Model year record

1991 Toyota Previa

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

Toyota Previa, 1991–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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