Model year record

1991 Toyota Previa

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 92 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V147000

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.

Component
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
155,809
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-13
Owners notified
1993-11-05

Defect description

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR THE RADIO.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V113000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
75,863
Reported to NHTSA
1993-07-07
Owners notified
1993-10-01

Defect description

CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW WIPER MOTORS, CERTAIN WIPER ARM COMPONENTS, AND RETORQUE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer10100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.7
Structure: body: door6177,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4326,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages4
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3200,000 mi
Tires3
Tires: tread/belt3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Air bags: frontal1
Child seat1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1326,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Suspension: front1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility1100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.