1991 Toyota Previa problems

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Engine · 326,000 miles · NY · fire

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 has resulted in a major vehicle fire. I believe the word needs to be spread to other owners of this vehicle to check for this problem before it is too late. It is a serious problem, caused by the drying out and cracking of rubber seals. I did, in fact, have flames when I noticed it, but I was able to extinguish the fire before any damage was done. Please spread the word.

Filed May 13, 2010 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Engine · MI · fire

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Engine · 340,943 miles · TX

Subject on special policy adjustment for head gaskets. Service bulletin # 97121797017/ the federal safety agency item # 54015, stated that faulty head gasket was investigated and found bad on 17 dec. 1997. As the result of the defective head gasket I had to replace the engine due to the failure of this specific part.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Body · 177,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · FL

The brakes go completely to the floor. There is grinding and crunching noise. The brake calipers failed, and there was damage to the wheels. Took vehicle too dealer. However, the problem had not been resolved.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · CA

Rubber coupling on the driveshaft was defective. Consumer was told that driveshaft needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Lights · UT · crash

Discolored headlight lenses cause the lights to become very dim. Can't see because of such dim lights.