IllustrationTAILGATE POWER WINDOW BLEW OUT OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY.*AK
1991 Toyota Previa
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 7 of 74 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Equipment. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports7 fire reports2 injury reports
Visibility complaints
17 reportsUNDER CAMPAIGN 93V113000, DEALER ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR/ARM/PIVOT, DRIVER'S SIDE WAS BROUGHT IN, DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER IS BROKEN AFTER BEING FIXED BY A RECALL NOTICE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
WINDSHIELD WIPER STABILIZER ARM CUT OFF DRIVERS FINGER TIP. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH
CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASN'T HAVING PROBLEM UNTIL DEALER FIXED IT CAN'T FIND THE RECALL THERE IS INVESTIGATION PE9316.
THE ELECTRICAL SUN ROOF NOT WORKING ITS THE CABLE. TT
BLOWER SWITCH BURNED OUT. *SKD
Official recalls
293V147000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Sep 13, 1993
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.
93V113000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Jul 7, 1993
CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA93010 · Under Dash Fires
Opened Apr 26, 1993 · Closed Sep 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
PE93016 · Windshield Wiper Mtr Fails
Opened Mar 9, 1993 · Closed Jul 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available