1991 Toyota Previa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%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 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Toyota Previa, 5% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles.
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.
“Rubber coupling on driveshaft located in the front and back of driveshaft cracked, causing excessive play,and loud rattling noise. 2. The plastic on the float sensor has swelling, allowing the oil in the pan to get stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #838881, filed 1999-06“While drivng on highway about (60) MPH car completely stopped, had differential unit replaced (4) times within a one month. Dealer has also replaced the driveshaft, universal joint, and front transfer case, however problem is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #802656, filed 1996-09Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsSteering
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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