MYRModel Year Report

1991 Toyota Previa

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1991 Toyota Previa
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:07.201Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Previa Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 75 complaints 1991 1992: 36 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001
1991: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199175
199236
199342
199419
199530
199611
19979
19981
20013

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 24%

24% of complaints: visibility — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and linkages.

INJURY
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WINDSHIELD WIPER STABILIZER ARM CUT OFF DRIVERS FINGER TIP. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

EQUIPMENT 11%

11% of complaints: equipment — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

FIRE
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CAR RADIO SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A PASSENGERS COMPARTMENT FIRE, PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-147). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950502

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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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, 20100614

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080122

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930309 — PE (closed 19930720)

WINDSHIELD WIPER MTR FAILS

I 19930426 — EA (closed 19930929)

UNDER DASH FIRES

R 19931001 — visibility

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.

Campaign 93V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931105 — equipment

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

Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.

Campaign 93V147000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V113000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V147000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.