Defect
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPAIR THE RADIO.
1991 Toyota Previa Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1991 Toyota Previa has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 231,672 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.
Consequence
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL AND CEASEOPERATION ENTIRELY, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW WIPER MOTORS, CERTAIN WIPER ARM COMPONENTS, AND RETORQUE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1injuries
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
3fires
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1fires
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1crashes
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TIRES
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Total complaints92
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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. I repaired these problems, and all is well, however, I have since seen many instances in various forums online where this has happened to others, and…”
“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. I repaired these problems, and all is well, however, I have since seen many instances in various forums online where this has happened to others, and…”
“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”
“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”
“In heavy rain at 55mph, the windshield wipers hit each other, flip, scratch the glass and stop working. Toyota has acknowledged the recall but will not pay for the parts or the service. The parts are available. The parts alone are over a thousand dollars. The wiper assembly and or motor are…”
“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”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota preva. While driving at 55 mph in heavy rain, the windshield wipers hit each other, flipped, scrap the glass and stop functioning. The failure occurred on more than one occasion. When the failure occurred, the contact had to pull over to the side of the road and…”
“While backing out of the driveway consumer's child opened the door to let the pet in and the door fell completely off. Manufacturer offered no assistance. The door is now tied on.*ak”
Defect investigations
Investigation EA93010 Opened 1993-04-26 · closed 1993-09-29
UNDER DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
Investigation PE93016 Opened 1993-03-09 · closed 1993-07-20
WINDSHIELD WIPER MTR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Toyota Previa as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.