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.
1991 Toyota Previa visibility problems
17 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer8
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
- Power window devices and controls2
- Windshield1
- Sun/moon roof assembly1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Previa visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Toyota Previa visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Certain windshield wiper components are subject to premature failure due to insufficient strength to function under high load levels.
- Risk
- The windshield wiper assembly can fail and ceaseoperation entirely, resulting in reduced driver visibility in inclement weather.
- Remedy
- Install new wiper motors, certain wiper arm components, and retorque the wiper arm pivot.
Recall number 93V113000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Under dash fires
There is no summary currently available
EA93010
Windshield wiper mtr fails
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PE93016
What 1991 Toyota Previa owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Windshield wiper arms are not synchronized when windshield wipers are operating. Arms hit each other and become stuck. Please give any further details.
Failure of rear windshield wipers to operate. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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.
Windshield wipers get stuck, don't work properly. Consumer feels this is a safety issue.
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.
Windshield wiper pivot failed prior to/after recall repairs.
Car loses speed while going up hill even though acclerator pedal is floored due to computer failure.
Interior parts for sideview mirrors is made out of cheap plastic and both of the exterior mirrors are inoperative.
Questions about the 1991 Toyota Previa visibility
Does the 1991 Toyota Previa have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Toyota Previa, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Toyota Previa visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Toyota Previa visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1991 Toyota Previa problems
Body 7Engine 7Tires 6Brakes 5Lights 5Electrical 4Steering 4Transmission 4Acceleration 3Seats 3Locks 2Seat belts 2Airbags 1Fuel system 1Suspension 1
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