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1994 Toyota Previa LE

The 1994 Toyota Previa LE is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $26,183 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 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Previa measures 187.0 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,183 ($57,419 *)
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
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 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
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: 1994 Toyota Previa

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota PREVIA.

25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota PREVIA

Owner Complaints

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota PREVIA (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts7
Air Bags3
Structure3
Tires3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 6, 2019 · Air Bags
“I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT IT SMELLED STRANGE. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND STARTED TO BACK UP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SPIDERWEBBING THE WINDSHIELD AND FILLING THE CABIN WITH A…”
Oct 19, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train Fire
“VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK. MANUFACTURER DESIGNED INHERENT FLAWS. *TR”
Oct 20, 2005 · Structure 1 injury
“DT: THE CONSUMER HA A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT SIDE SLIDING VAN DOOR HANDLE. UPON PULLING OPEN THE DOOR HANDLE IT BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP FOR REPAIR BUT DUE TO THE COST THE HANDLE…”
Jun 10, 2005 · Seat Belts 1 injury
“(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPROACHING INTERSECTION. LIGHT TURNS YELLOW AND DRIVER DECIDED TO STOP FOR THE RED LIGHT. STOP WAS FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND 30 MPH OVER…”
Sep 30, 2002 · Tires
“THE TIRES I HAD REPLACED BECAUSE 3 OUT OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. MR”

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 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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