IllustrationTL* 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.*JB
1991 Toyota Previa
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 7 of 74 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Equipment. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports7 fire reports2 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
5 reportsTHE 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. *AK
BRAKING SYSTEM SQUEAKS WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLYED. BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACDE THREE TIMES, AND STILL BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK AND MAKE A SCRAPPING SOUND. MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED. *AK
ABS:BECAUSE OF SIZE OF DRIVER'S FEET (15 AAA), CAUSES OVERLAP OF THE FOOT GOING TO BRAKE PEDAL FROM GAS PEDAL;FOOT HIT GAS PEDAL;POWER OF ENGINE OVERTOOK BRAKE.
ABS, WEARING OF THE DISC ROTORS IN THE FRONT WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER IN FOR REPAIR. TT
Official recalls
293V147000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Sep 13, 1993
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.
93V113000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Jul 7, 1993
CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA93010 · Under Dash Fires
Opened Apr 26, 1993 · Closed Sep 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
PE93016 · Windshield Wiper Mtr Fails
Opened Mar 9, 1993 · Closed Jul 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available