1997 Toyota Previa DX
All photo credits
- Photo: 1994 Toyota Previa LE in Winter White, front right, 08-16-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Previa (XR10) GL Front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Previa GL Automatic 2.4 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Rover 414 SLi & 1994 Toyota Previa GL by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Toyota Previa LE in Winter White, rear left, 08-16-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Toyota Previa DX is a 161-hp 2.4-liter supercharged inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,738 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 161 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 201 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Previa measures 187.0 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,755 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,738 ($50,093 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2TZ-FZE 2.4L DOHC I4, supercharged, multi-point fuel injection |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 161 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 201 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,755 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 64.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Toyota Previa DX with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PREVIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 4, 1997 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DUE TO A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL SEPARATOR PLATE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, OIL LEAKAGE AT THE AIR BREATHER PLUG CAN OCCUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY ABOVE 75 MILES PER HOUR.
Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW OIL SUPPLY TO CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LEADING TO EVENTUAL SEIZURE OF THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BREATHER PLUG TO PREVENT SUCH OIL LOSS.
NHTSA campaign 97V056000
12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PREVIA
Owner Complaints
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PREVIA (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
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 1997 TOYOTA PREVIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.