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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 23 of 565 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 299 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 89 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
32 crash reports19 fire reports38 injury reports
What owners actually said
565 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2000
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
UPON ACCELERATING IN REVERSE, MY CAR SHOT BACK AND HIT A TREE 13 FEET FROM MY BACK FENDER. IT WAS AFTER NOTICING THAT MY EXHAUST SYSTEM MIGHT POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED THAT I PROCEEDED TO GET INTO THE CAR TO GENTLY PULL THE CAR AWAY FROM THE TREE AND UPON PUTTING THE GEAR INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, MY CAR THEN SHOT FORWARD AT APPROX. 40 M…
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UPON ACCELERATING IN REVERSE, MY CAR SHOT BACK AND HIT A TREE 13 FEET FROM MY BACK FENDER. IT WAS AFTER NOTICING THAT MY EXHAUST SYSTEM MIGHT POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED THAT I PROCEEDED TO GET INTO THE CAR TO GENTLY PULL THE CAR AWAY FROM THE TREE AND UPON PUTTING THE GEAR INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, MY CAR THEN SHOT FORWARD AT APPROX. 40 MPH. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC - GREG FIELDS AT BILL PAGE TOYOTA THAT I HAD A STICKY THROTTLE PLATE, AND THAT IS WHY MY CAR JUTTED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH HE RECOMMENDS THAT IT BE CLEANED EVERY 30,000 MILES DUE TO THE OXYGENATED GAS THAT IS SOLD IN THIS STATE, THUS RESULTING IN A DIRTY THROTTLE PLATE- OR ACCELERATOR PLATE, THIS IS NOT WRITTEN AS A REGULAR MAINTENENCE PROCEEDURE IN OUR 1992 TOYOTA OWNER'S MANUAL. THE BODILY INJURY THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED BY THIS OOUT OF CONTROL CAR COULD HAVE BEEN ASTRONOMICAL. THE YOUNG SU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #718535
Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2000
Seat Belts
THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR HAVE A DEFECT THAT CAUSES THEM NOT TO SECURE FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717511
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2000
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
BRAKES FAILED ON EMERGENCY. YH
NHTSA ODI #550422
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED, I RECEIVED A VERY BAD BURN ON MY CHIN AND NECK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #716377
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 1999
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE LOCKED UP CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO STOP TURNING. YH
NHTSA ODI #549823
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 1999
Latches/locks/linkages
THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HAS REMAINED FROZEN SINCE OCT.'98. THE DEALER QUOTED A PRICE OF $500 AND REMARKED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE DOOR. I FEEL THAT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY SAFE TO BE DRIVING WITH ONLY 3 FUNCTIONAL DOORS AND AM AFRAID THAT THE SAME PROBLEM COULD OCCUR WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE OTHER DOORS…
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THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HAS REMAINED FROZEN SINCE OCT.'98. THE DEALER QUOTED A PRICE OF $500 AND REMARKED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE DOOR. I FEEL THAT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY SAFE TO BE DRIVING WITH ONLY 3 FUNCTIONAL DOORS AND AM AFRAID THAT THE SAME PROBLEM COULD OCCUR WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE OTHER DOORS. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ARE NOT ON IN THE DEFECTIVE DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #715056
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING 10-15 MPH CONSUMER HIT POTHOLE, AND BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VECHICLE AT STAND STILL . THERE WERE INJURIES TO BOTHE PASSENGER AND DRIVER. DEARLER WAS CONTACTED, AND CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO BAD SENSORS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #853027
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 1999
Visibility
A SKINNY CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE OF DOOR MECHANISM, CAUSING WINDOW TO SLIP INSIDE THE DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #850835
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1999
Structure
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS INTO THE TRUNK AREA THROUGH THE REFLECTOR PANELS, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REFLECTOR PANELS AND DRILLED HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNK LID. THE CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851642
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 1999
Visibility
ONE INCH WIDE VERTICAL STRIPES APPEARED FIRST IN BACK WINDOW; WINDOW HAS DARKENED. SIMILAR STRIPES APPEARED IN DRIVER'S WINDOW.
NHTSA ODI #713416
Official recalls
0
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NHTSA investigations
3
PE96040 · Engine Compartment Hood Support Failures
Opened May 22, 1996 · Closed Sep 4, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.
EA93032 · Alleged Battery Explosions
Opened Dec 27, 1993 · Closed Nov 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE93074 · Alleged Battery Failures
Opened Aug 27, 1993 · Closed Dec 27, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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