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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 16 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
16 reports
257,185 miles · Aug 14, 2019
Electrical SystemService BrakesVisibility/wiper
TAKATA. EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR. I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEED CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS FREEZE WHILE IN USE, TRANSMISSION LEAKS AND WORKS IN 2ND GEAR BETTER THAN 1ST GEAR, BOTH BACK BREAK SHOES AND BEARINGS NEEDS REPLACED, FRONT CRACKED WINDSHIELD, BOTH SIDE WINDOWS ARE BROKEN AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON 24/7. ALL THIS…
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TAKATA. EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS CAR. I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEED CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS FREEZE WHILE IN USE, TRANSMISSION LEAKS AND WORKS IN 2ND GEAR BETTER THAN 1ST GEAR, BOTH BACK BREAK SHOES AND BEARINGS NEEDS REPLACED, FRONT CRACKED WINDSHIELD, BOTH SIDE WINDOWS ARE BROKEN AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON 24/7. ALL THIS IS DRIVING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS ETC,.
NHTSA ODI #11243992
Mileage unknown · May 31, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
TOLD BY TOYOTA IN NEVADA THAT THE PULLEY ON THE ALTERNATOR SIDE IS TEARING APART. IS THIS NORMAL?*AK
NHTSA ODI #762501
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2001
Suspension
CAR CAN'T HANDLE SNOWY OR RAINY ROADS. CONSTANTLY FISH-TAILS AND SPINS OUT IN SNOW OR RAIN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #749716
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2001
Power Train
AFTER CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING HE TOOK WHEEL OFF TO INVESTIGATE. DISCOVERED THAT NOISE WAS CAUSED BY FRONT AXLE BREAKING OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #880263
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
MAJOR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 1 TO 11/2 WEEKS PRIOR TO ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SEIZING , OIL AND FLUID LEVELS REMAINED OKAY IN SPITE OF ENGINE FAILURE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #731371
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2000
Latches/locks/linkages
HOOD LATCH DISCONNECTED AND STRUCK WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
NHTSA ODI #551719
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 1999
Power Train
CLUTCH WENT OUT THREE TIMES
NHTSA ODI #713006
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 1998
Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING IS SHREDDING/COMING APART FROM TOP PART OF SEAT BELT, WHICH IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER WILL NOT BE PROTECTED. DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822663
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
PLASTIC RADIATOR FAILURE. NO METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR PASEO PER MECHANIC.
NHTSA ODI #527578
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 50MPH ,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, WITHIN MINUTES BEGAN TO FEEL LOSS OF POWER, HEARD A TINGY NOISE AND BLACK SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND VEHICLE STOPPED. IN FOR REPAIR , CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #809835
Official recalls
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