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1992 Toyota Paseo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Paseo.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Toyota Paseo is a passenger car equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined mpg while utilizing a 3.4-quart capacity of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil. Within the model's 1992-1997 complaint history, this specific year stands out as the most problematic, logging the highest number of owner complaints at 19, primarily centered around the Engine & Engine Cooling category. Although the vehicle carries zero recalls, its status as the peak of the model's reported issues means researchers should view the 1992 Paseo as the least reliable iteration of the lineup, preceding significant improvements that dropped complaints to a low of just two by 1996.

Model year199719961995199419931992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780111080
Fuel filter2330019265
Spark plug9091901164
Front wiper blades8522220420 alt 8521220301
Serpentine belt993640110078 alt 909160234183
Thermostat9091603046 alt 1632563011

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163 in
Overall width65.4 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Curb weight2070 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Paseo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.60 sec — 1992 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1992Coupe 1.5L I-410.60 sec17.90 sec100 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.4 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Toyota Paseo sits at the highest point of the generation’s complaint arc with 19 complaints, compared with 11 in both 1993 and 1994 and single-digit counts by 1996 and 1997, confirming a post-launch downward trend. Despite this early peak, the year generated zero recalls, zero investigations, zero crash complaints, and zero fire complaints, while its 33 TSBs sat above the subsequent mid-generation trough of 27–28 yet well below the 48 logged in 1997. Federal filings for 1992 clustered in Engine & Engine Cooling (6), Power Train (3), Suspension (2), and Seat Belts (2), though the data does not identify specific root causes. Given that no safety recalls or investigations attach to any year in this record, the 1992 model is a viable purchase if its engine, drivetrain, and suspension are inspected carefully. Still, the notably lower complaint volumes from 1993 onward suggest those later years carry marginally lower risk.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling6
Power Train3
Suspension2
Seat Belts2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Visibility/Wiper1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Unknown Or Other1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
T-SB-0032-202020-04-06EquipmentTSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Paseo take?

3.4 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Paseo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Paseo get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.