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1993 Toyota Previa DX

The 1993 Toyota Previa DX is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $19,223 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 138 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Previa measures 187.0 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,535 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,223 ($43,235 *)
Engine
Engine Type2TZ-FE 2.4L DOHC I4, naturally aspirated, multi-point fuel injection
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower138 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque154 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity19.8 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length187 in
Width70.8 in
Height68.7 in
Wheelbase112.8 in
Cargo Volume33.1 ft³
Curb Weight3,535 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear38.5 in
Legroom Front40.1 in
Legroom Rear36.6 in
Shoulder Room Front61.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear61.6 in
Hip Room Front56.9 in
Hip Room Rear64.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Toyota Previa

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PREVIA.

43 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PREVIA

Owner Complaints

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PREVIA (5 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags8
Hydraulic8
Service Brakes8
Tires8
Electrical System5
Power Train4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 5, 2019 · Air Bags 1 injury
“VEHICLE HAS DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG ONLY. AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON TUESDAY, JULY 2 AT ABOUT 5PM WHILE DRIVING ON A SAN DIEGO FREEWAY AT 60MPH. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR WARNING TO DRIVER. MINOR INJURY TO DRIVER…”
Nov 2, 2015 · Air Bags
“LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 1993 TOYOTA PREVIA AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HER VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. *JB”
May 15, 2014 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“HANKOOK OPTIMO H724 TIRE P205/75R-14 DOT T7XC HBH. INSIDE TIRE WALL (BACK DRIVER SIDE) SEPARATED ON 04-16-14 TRAVELING I10 WEST AT ARIZONA HIGH WAY SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH CAUSING ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS…”
Apr 19, 2014 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“HANKOOK OPTIMO H724 TIRE P205/75R-14 DOT T7XC HBH. INSIDE TIRE WALL (BACK DRIVER SIDE) SEPARATED ON 04-16-14 TRAVELING I10 WEST AT ARIZONA HIGH WAY SPEED LIMIT CAUSING ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS RUN OVER…”
Aug 24, 2010 · Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Parking Brake, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“1993 TOYOTA PREVIA. SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. I TRIED TO STOP AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING. PARKING BRAKE WAS ALSO NOT OPERABLE. I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. PUTTING…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 TOYOTA PREVIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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