Most common 1995 Toyota Previa problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Previa complaints by model year
Best Previa years: 1997, 1996. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →
What 1995 Toyota Previa owners say
Air bags
When van was involved in a front passenger's side crash, there was no deployment of air bags. Reports show that the air bag sensor was pushed in, but the air bag did not deploy. The van is being repaired. Damages totalling $8,000.00.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision, hitting two deers/tree and a fence in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Dup of 816641, added on 25-feb-98.
Engine & cooling
Tl contact owns a 1995 Toyota Previa. The contact smelled something burning after she parked the vehicle. She attempted to shut off the vehicle but was unsuccessful. Smoke began to rise from underneath the hood. When the smoke cleared, the vehicle's engine failed to restart. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.
Car loses power when turning corners and climbing hills. Problem currently doesn't occur when using premium gas, as suggested by our independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the problem when it first occurred in 1998. Dealer service rep, who diagnosed the problem in November 2000, says that the material which Toyota used for the engine block in the supercharged previas was too soft so the engine developed secondary and tertiary ridge rings which, as I understand it, cause the anti-knock sensor to cut power to the engine under certain circumstances. It is masked when using premium gas which burns hotter but he said that as the ridge rings become more pronounced, the premium will cease to compensate and we could lose all power abruptly. …
Seat belts
I went to ventura Toyota to seek repairs on my seatbelt for my recently purchased 1995 Previa based upon the 1997 iihsa crash tests which determined that the energy management loop in the belt was a dangerous defect. I was told that there was an updated part for the vehicle, so I ordered it and had it installed on 8/4/16. After getting the vehicle back I realized that the "updated" part was not an updated part but was instead an older 1993 part which also had the same defect. I returned to ventura Toyota and they acknowledged that it was not an updated part as they had represented. However, they are unable to make further repairs because there is no updated part. They have also refused my request to remove the part which is not as was represented or to refund my money. …
Due to seat belt failure during slow down for traffic light off exit ramp, 2-year old car seat was ejected and pushe dinto headrest of driver's seat, child suffered injuries.also latch for rear-middle window would open whenever the sliding door was closed.
1995 Toyota Previa engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl supercharged | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 20 / 18 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl supercharged | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Toyota Previa a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Previa rates use caution: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Previa at the same age. It is one of the Previa years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Toyota Previa?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and seat belts (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Previa have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Toyota Previa. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Previa?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Toyota Previa years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Toyota Previa problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 149,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.