1991 Toyota Previa
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Visibility
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 75 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
24% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and linkages.
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Windshield wiper stabilizer arm cut off drivers finger tip. (Attorney for client)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-02
Equipment
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.
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Car radio shorted out, resulting in a passengers compartment fire, prior to recall (93V-147).
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-02
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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I have a 1991 Toyota Previa le. The distributor o-ring and valve cover gaskets were leaking oil, and they leak right onto the hot exhaust manifold.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-14
1991 Toyota Previa and driver noticed a burning smell. Driver pulled over where his vehicle caught fire and was totaled. *kb Ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0947.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-22
Structure
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.
Service brakes
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1993-03-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-20 Windshield wiper mtr fails
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1993-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 1993-09-29 Under dash fires
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1993-10-01Visibility93V113000 Certain windshield wiper components are subject to premature failure due to insufficient strength to function under high load levels.
Remedy: Install new wiper motors, certain wiper arm components, and retorque the wiper arm pivot.
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1993-11-05Equipment93V147000 Failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Repair the radio.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V113000 · Visibility
- Recall 93V147000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Toyota Previa reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Previa?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Previa have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.