Total Complaints
19 filings
TOYOTA PASEO · model year
1992 TOYOTA PASEO
19 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992TOYOTAPASEO carries 19 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 PASEO is engine and engine cooling:engine with 3 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (2) and power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 1992 PASEO, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
19
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20190814SERVICE 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,.
Mileage: 257,185
20190814ELECTRICAL 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,.
Mileage: 257,185
20190814VISIBILITY/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,.
Mileage: 257,185
20020603ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOLD BY TOYOTA IN NEVADA THAT THE PULLEY ON THE ALTERNATOR SIDE IS TEARING APART. IS THIS NORMAL?*AK
20010809SUSPENSION:FRONT
CAR CAN'T HANDLE SNOWY OR RAINY ROADS. CONSTANTLY FISH-TAILS AND SPINS OUT IN SNOW OR RAIN.*AK
20010209POWER 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. *AK
20000919ENGINE 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.*AK
20000426LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HOOD LATCH DISCONNECTED AND STRUCK WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
19991008POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH WENT OUT THREE TIMES
19980421SEAT 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. *AK
19971229ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PLASTIC RADIATOR FAILURE. NO METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR PASEO PER MECHANIC.
19970407ENGINE 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. *AK
19970407UNKNOWN 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
19970325VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW SWITCH REGULATOR FAILED 4 TIMES.
19960425STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY OPEN, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
19960315SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WHEEL BEARING IN THE FRONT WHEELS HAVE FAILED TO THE POINT OF THE WHEEL BEING LOOSE *AK
19960314POWER 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
19950427ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE CRANK SHAFT WHEN OUT. TT
19950216ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. *SKD
Compare 1992TOYOTAPASEO to Similar Vehicles
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 TOYOTA PASEO have?▼
The 1992 TOYOTA PASEO has 19 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 TOYOTA PASEO?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 TOYOTA PASEO is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE and POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL.
Is the 1992 TOYOTA PASEO safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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