1991 Toyota Previa Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Toyota Previa, 5% of the 74 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This is very scary and has happened a number of times. Steering fails when brakes applied making a right turn. Panic steering presure, results in snapping noise and steering returns. Dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #758276, filed 2002-02“All Toyota equipment drive shafts have design defects on Previa vans-if shaft is not replaced often- could throw metal into cab. Usually vibration is so bad, owner replaces shaft before harm. The rubber spacers that hold this shaft together cannot hold together because of stress of power steering, AC compressor, alternater and fan. This likely played apart into this vehicle discontinuation. Two dealers tell me this is a problem and they stay busy replacing this. But manufacturer says they know of no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #700644, filed 1998-11Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Toyota Previa
17 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectrical system
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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