1991 Toyota Previa Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Toyota Previa, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10094266, filed 2004-09, 200,000 miles“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 updated 01/06/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10294995, filed 2009-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #829175, filed 1998-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #963607, filed 1995-04Related service bulletins
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Toyota Previa
17 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Toyota Previa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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