1997
Toyota Previa

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  • 3dr Wgn DX S/C
    Starts at
    $24,878
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr Wgn All-Trac DX S/C
    Starts at
    $28,508
    17 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr Wgn LE S/C
    Starts at
    $29,528
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr Wgn All-Trac LE S/C
    Starts at
    $32,938
    17 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1997 Toyota Previa base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.0
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 5.0

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  • By Maxmobile from PA
    Owns this car
    June 14, 2011

    Bulletproof but not hail proof

    I bought my 92 LE in 2002 with 130,000 miles primarily so I could haul my 4 year old St. Bernard around.The 2ND row bench seat fit him perfect. It got totalled a few weeks ago by a freak hail storm which did 3k damage to the body before they even counted the smashed dual sunroofs another 1.5 K. The van still had the orignal exhaust system at 218,000 miles and I would not hesitate driving it coast to coast. I miss it already and so does my dog whose now 13.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By sportrekcar from washingto
    Owns this car
    February 5, 2010

    Great if you can find one

    Oh what a van, big problem is they quit importing them. I have put almost 100,000 miles on mine in 4 years, now sitting at 281,000. It goes every where I want it to very sure footed in nasty conditions (alltrac). To the mountains one day the next to the beach and stop and haul some 4x8 plywood along the way. Can't speak highly enough of this van.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Suburban Dad from Cincinnati, OH
    Owns this car
    September 6, 2009

    Never disappoints

    purchased the car used with 100K miles on it. New the quality and cavernous interior would not let me down and it hasn't. Use it to haul the family to vacation, or pull the seats out and haul the kids to college. Quad seats give everyone a little extra room to feel comfortable. Reknown reliability. Now have 137K on it after 4 years and it's still going strong. See some advertised here with over 300k miles! I don't think the Sienna's have the same interior volume as the old Previa's. I've put sofa's in here and closed the hatch! The engine with the SC has surprising pickup for a 4 cyl minivan. Love my minivan!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JIM from Ventura, CA.
    Owns this car
    August 12, 2009

    best used van of the 90's

    I bought this 97 previa LE, SC used, for $4,500, put 60,000 miles on it without a single major problem. Gas mileage however is poor. Combined never exceeded 15mpg. Hwy is about 20 mpg. The SC is likely the culprit. The muffler has to be for the SC model, otherwise mpg will be lower. Bought it for its egg shape, never though would keep it for that long. Wife has a 05 Sienna, and hates this Previa.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Toyota Previa?

The 1997 Toyota Previa is available in 2 trim levels:

  • DX (2 styles)
  • LE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Toyota Previa?

The 1997 Toyota Previa offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1997 Toyota Previa reliable?

The 1997 Toyota Previa has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Toyota Previa owners.

Is the 1997 Toyota Previa a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Toyota Previa. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0
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