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.
1991 Toyota Previa: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 74 complaints about the 1991 Toyota Previa describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19951
- 19941
- 19935
- 19921
- 19915
What owners say
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.
Radio caught fire destroying vehicle, recall on radio prior to incident, however consumer did not receive a notice.
Car was parked overnight and caught on fire due to an electrical short in the radio. Car was totaled. There is a recall on the radio. Consumer was not notified of this recall. Manufacturer will be contacted. 93v‑147.
Upon unscrewing pressure vacuum filler cap, flames spewed from filler neck, caused burning of paint around filler neck, fire extinquished itself.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Toyota Previa fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Toyota Previa?
5 of 74 owner complaints about the 1991 Toyota Previa (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Toyota Previa?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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