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1991 Toyota PreviaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 1991 Toyota Previa, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the Previa median · #1 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7412 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Toyota Previa has problems

74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility171
Equipment83
Engine and engine cooling72
Structure70
Tires60
Exterior lighting51
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Steering40
Electrical system41
9 other systems182

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 Toyota Previa recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 93V-113 · Jul 7, 1993 · 75,863 vehicles

Risk. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL AND CEASEOPERATION ENTIRELY, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Previa year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Previa median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Toyota Previa safety ratings

1991 Toyota Previa in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Toyota Previa, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDER DASH FIRESEA93010 · closed Sep 29, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-147
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER MTR FAILSPE93016 · closed Jul 20, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-113
In owners' words

What Previa owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PREVA. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HIT EACH OTHER, FLIPPED, SCRAP THE GLASS AND STOP FUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND…
Complaint 10330292 · May 13, 2010 · 100,000 miles
IN HEAVY RAIN AT 55MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HIT EACH OTHER, FLIP, SCRATCH THE GLASS AND STOP WORKING. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECALL BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR THE PARTS OR THE SERVICE. THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ALONE ARE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE WIPER ASSEMBLY AND OR MOTOR ARE…
Complaint 10330228 · May 12, 2010 · 100,000 miles
UNDER CAMPAIGN 93V113000, DEALER ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR/ARM/PIVOT, DRIVER'S SIDE WAS BROUGHT IN, DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL *AK
Complaint 980575 · Mar 12, 1996

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