1991 Toyota PREVIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
200,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 49 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 16.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 7 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 7; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 4; Tires: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 5
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 42 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
1995: 13; 1996: 9; 2000: 6; 2001: 7; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 3
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10094266 · 2004-09-24 (September 24, 2004)
THE BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THERE IS GRINDING AND CRUNCHING NOISE. THE BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED, AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE WHEELS. TOOK VEHICLE TOO DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10294995 · 2009-12-08 (December 8, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AFTERMARKET RAYBESTOS, MANUFACTURED BY BRAKE PARTS INC., MODEL #MKD500(NA) FRONT BRAKE PADS. AFTER EXAMINING THE BRAKE PADS HE NOTICED THAT THE SQUEAL SHIMS WHERE CUTTING THROUGH THE ROTORS. UPDATED 1/4/10 *CN UPDATED 01/06/10.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10294995 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964509 · 1995-04-28 (April 28, 1995)
THE ELECTRICAL SUN ROOF NOT WORKING ITS THE CABLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965441 · 1995-05-17 (May 17, 1995)
WHEN DRIVING CAR IS IN GEAR IT JERK DEALER SAY THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 758276 · 2002-02-15 (February 15, 2002)
THIS IS VERY SCARY AND HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. STEERING FAILS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED MAKING A RIGHT TURN. PANIC STEERING PRESURE, RESULTS IN SNAPPING NOISE AND STEERING RETURNS. DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 758276 at NHTSA ↗