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#BS-1991-TOYPRE-4D9D

1991 Toyota Previa

Based on reports from 92 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
92
Crashes
3
Fires
8
Recalls
2
TSBs
26
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 92 complaints, 3 crashes, 8 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerHIGH

10 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues β€” failures commonly reported around 200K miles.

!Inspect the Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.MED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer10 (11%)
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.7 (8%)
Structure:body:door6 (7%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages4 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (4%)
Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft3 (3%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights3 (3%)

1991 Toyota Previa: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Toyota Previa, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 200K-mile mark.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Issues

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Toyota Previa, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Toyota Previa, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Toyota Previa, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Toyota Previa. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

93V113000Oct 1993

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.

93V147000Nov 1993

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Toyota Previa is the 1995 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1991 Toyota Previa vs. Class Average (Vans)

This vehicle

92

Class avg

40

2.3x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical vans vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 92 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1991 Toyota Previa: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Toyota Previa?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Toyota Previa is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Toyota Previa reliable?
The 1991 Toyota Previa has 92 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Toyota Previa problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Toyota Previa have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Toyota Previa has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Previa problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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