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Toyota Previa recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Toyota Previa, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 3
Total Complaints 280
Years Covered 1987–2001

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Toyota Previa, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):

Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 1997

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Toyota Previa in NHTSA complaint data are Tires, Vehicle speed control, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2001 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc, Suspension.
1998 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield.
1997 1 13 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
1996 0 16 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Vehicle speed control, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner.
1995 0 40 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags.
1994 0 20 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:rear/other, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Structure:body:door.
1993 0 54 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.
1992 0 39 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc., Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch.
1991 2 92 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc., Structure:body:door.
1987 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Wheels.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train , Visibility and Equipment

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1997

  • Power train: Differential unit: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V056000) →
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    Summary: Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.

1991

  • Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (93V113000) →
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    Summary: Certain windshield wiper components are subject to premature failure due to insufficient strength to function under high load levels.
  • Equipment: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (93V147000) →
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    Summary: Failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.

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