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1992 Toyota Paseo problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1992 Toyota Paseo with NHTSA between 1995 and 2019. The largest single group is the engine & cooling.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the Toyota Paseo
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Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

19

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries reported

How 1992 compares with every other Toyota Paseo

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Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1992 Toyota Paseo

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 6 31.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain 3 15.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 2 10.5%

Median failure at 257,185 miles

Suspension 2 10.5%
Other & Unspecified 1 5.3%
Doors, Latches & Locks 1 5.3%
Seat Belts 1 5.3%
Body & Structure 1 5.3%
Brakes 1 5.3%

Median failure at 257,185 miles

Electrical System 1 5.3%

Median failure at 257,185 miles

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 1995 peak 3 Aug 2019

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Harbor CIT, CA 1 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY OPEN, CAUSING INJURY.

NHTSA complaint #487424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 257,185 miles Oceanside, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 complaint #11243992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 257,185 miles Oceanside, CA

SERVICE BRAKES

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 complaint #11243992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 257,185 miles Oceanside, CA

VISIBILITY/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 IS DRIVING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS ETC,.

NHTSA complaint #11243992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LAS Vegas, NV

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TOLD BY TOYOTA IN NEVADA THAT THE PULLEY ON THE ALTERNATOR SIDE IS TEARING APART. IS THIS NORMAL?

NHTSA complaint #762501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brockton, MA

SUSPENSION:FRONT

CAR CAN'T HANDLE SNOWY OR RAINY ROADS. CONSTANTLY FISH-TAILS AND SPINS OUT IN SNOW OR RAIN.

NHTSA complaint #749716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Beaufort, SC

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AFTER CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING HE TOOK WHEEL OFF TO INVESTIGATE. DISCOVERED THAT NOISE WAS CAUSED BY FRONT AXLE BREAKING OFF.

NHTSA complaint #880263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mount Holly, NJ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MAJOR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 1 TO 11/2 WEEKS PRIOR TO ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SEIZING , OIL AND FLUID LEVELS REMAINED OKAY IN SPITE OF ENGINE FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #731371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Shaker Heights, OH

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

HOOD LATCH DISCONNECTED AND STRUCK WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

NHTSA complaint #551719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sacramento, CA

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH WENT OUT THREE TIMES

NHTSA complaint #713006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mont Clair, CA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

NHTSA complaint #822663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cullowhee, NC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

PLASTIC RADIATOR FAILURE. NO METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR PASEO PER MECHANIC.

NHTSA complaint #527578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aston, PA

UNKNOWN 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.

NHTSA complaint #809835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aston, PA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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.

NHTSA complaint #809835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Palo Alto, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOW SWITCH REGULATOR FAILED 4 TIMES.

NHTSA complaint #514410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Harbor CIT, CA 1 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY OPEN, CAUSING INJURY.

NHTSA complaint #487424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbus, MS

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

WHEEL BEARING IN THE FRONT WHEELS HAVE FAILED TO THE POINT OF THE WHEEL BEING LOOSE

NHTSA complaint #980790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Raymore, MO

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

REAR BEARING SEAL LEAKED FLUID ON BRAKE DRUM, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #501488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dallas, TX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE CRANK SHAFT WHEN OUT. TT

NHTSA complaint #964443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canyon COU, CA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. *SKD

NHTSA complaint #480760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.