FaultScore

1991 Toyota Previa window and wiper problems

22 of the 92 complaints about the 1991 Toyota Previa are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 24% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 100,000 miles.

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22

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Windshield Wiper/Washer 10 45.5%
Linkages 4 18.2%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 2 9.1%
Windshield 1 4.5%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly 1 4.5%
Exterior 1 4.5%
Electrical Heating Element 1 4.5%
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 1 4.5%
Visibility 1 4.5%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 100,000 miles Port Townsend, WA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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 FLIP THE WIPERS SO THAT THEY COULD WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE SLOWER THAN 55 MPH, THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR AS OFTEN. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 93V113000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) AS ONE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED BUT ANOTHER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

NHTSA complaint #10330292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Port Townsend, WA

VISIBILITY

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 DEFECTIVE AND HAVE DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS NO WAY TO PREDICT WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. VISIBILITY IS REDUCED TO ZERO WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS DEADLY AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO TO GET TOYOTA TO HONOR THE RECALL. I HAD 3 KIDS IN THE CAR WHEN THE WIPERS TRIPPED AND FLIPPED ON THE FREEWAY. MY VISIBILITY WENT TO ZERO INSTANTLY. I SWERVED TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY TO PULL OVER, FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME AT THAT MOMENT.

NHTSA complaint #10330228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hyde Park, NY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS ARE NOT SYNCHRONIZED WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING. ARMS HIT EACH OTHER AND BECOME STUCK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #888949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bellingham, WA

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

FAILURE OF REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO OPERATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.

NHTSA complaint #882864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phil, PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

RECALL 93V113000/ WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT THE RECALL. OWNER HAS RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE. *AK THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS.

NHTSA complaint #863265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houston, TX

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK, DON'T WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #858980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lindsborg, KS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONSUMER NOTICED A SCREW MOLDED INT0 THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN ON REAR WINDOW SIDE, BEHIND DRIVER. BELIEVED THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE WINDOW COLLAPSING IF ENOUGH WIND PRESSURE IS APPLIED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A SAFETY FACTOR AND WANTED ON RECORD/ DEALER NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #832611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vacaville, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA complaint #781375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bonita, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILEDDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

NHTSA complaint #526700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bonita, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LOOSE GLASS PANE ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW.

NHTSA complaint #526700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bonita, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WOINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE DANGLING.

NHTSA complaint #526700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Hall, CA

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INTERIOR PARTS FOR SIDEVIEW MIRRORS IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC AND BOTH OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA complaint #807864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saukvilliage, IL

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

TAILGATE POWER WINDOW BLEW OUT OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY.

NHTSA complaint #802823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bensenvill, IL 1 injured

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER STABILIZER ARM CUT OFF DRIVERS FINGER TIP. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

NHTSA complaint #500740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cedar KEY, FL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

UNDER CAMPAIGN 93V113000, DEALER ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR/ARM/PIVOT, DRIVER'S SIDE WAS BROUGHT IN, DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL

NHTSA complaint #980575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cedar KEY, FL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

UNDER CAMPAIGN 93V113000, DEALER ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR/ARM/PIVOT, DRIVER'S SIDE WAS BROUGHT IN, DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL

NHTSA complaint #980575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cedar KEY, FL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

UNDER CAMPAIGN 93V113000, DEALER ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR/ARM/PIVOT, DRIVER'S SIDE WAS BROUGHT IN, DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT UNDER RECALL

NHTSA complaint #980575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bumpass, VA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER IS BROKEN AFTER BEING FIXED BY A RECALL NOTICE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #978352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marysville, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

NHTSA complaint #976871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marysville, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

NHTSA complaint #976871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, DC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

THE ELECTRICAL SUN ROOF NOT WORKING ITS THE CABLE. TT

NHTSA complaint #964509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Valrico, FL

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

BLOWER SWITCH BURNED OUT. *SKD

NHTSA complaint #478301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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