Toyota Previa 1996
Model Previa made in 1996 by Toyota got 16 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and power train. The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 15 | 950905 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/20/18 | 19/26/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 15 | 950905 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 080498 | 08/04/1998 | 605351 | Brief information regarding improved rear a/c magnetic valve to reduce internal valve corrosion. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| AX00499 | 03/19/1999 | 604667 | Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| DL00100 | 11/03/2000 | 616104 | Subject regarding equipment drive shaft coupling kit installation. *tt | 02/09/2001 | |
| 355 | 11/07/2000 | 616058 | Equipment drive shaft coupling kit installation. *tt | 02/08/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| BO02601 | 10/19/2001 | 627195 | Subject regarding shoulder belt anchor tape set. *yd | 02/05/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BR00797 | 04/18/1997 | 52102 | Front brake vibration. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BR00797A | 04/22/1997 | 52138 | Front brake pad material has been changed to reduce front brake vibration. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 113090 | 1 | 08/10/1996 |
| While vehicle was running, the stering column became very hot. resulting in the vehicle totaling destroyed by fire | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Poor air conditioner compressor performance/noise. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Applied the brakes and there were no brakes, has abs anti-lock brakes . *ak consumer was driving and all of a sudden a vehicle stopped in front of his car, consumer applied the brake and the brake did not respond at all, then consumer had to maneuver to avoid hitting other vehicle consumer continued to apply brake but no response dealer could not duplicate the problem, consumer hit a samll canal and now engine will not run water was in fuel c anister dealer replaced fuel canister and purged fuel tank..*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 09/17/1996 | 1 | 09/17/1996 | |
| Middle right bench seat lap belt is impossible to adjust due to its design. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 12 | ||
| While driving vehicle on highway or flat surface roads about 30 mph and up, when stepping on the brake pedal, is hard to stop and feels a big vibration like a kick back. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Applied the brakes and there were no brakes, has abs anti-lock brakes . *ak consumer was driving and all of a sudden a vehicle stopped in front of his car, consumer applied the brake and the brake did not respond at all, then consumer had to maneuver to avoid hitting other vehicle consumer continued to apply brake but no response dealer could not duplicate the problem, consumer hit a samll canal and now engine will not run water was in fuel c anister dealer replaced fuel canister and purged fuel tank..*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Brake booster replaced. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 2 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Sliding door malfunction. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Vehicle misaligned. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/26/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Was driving at 65mph when the van started increasing in speed for no reason,speed shot up to 100mph in a matter of seconds and two feet on the brake pedal could barely slow it down ,upon pulling the hand brake it did slow it down to around 40mph at which time my wife jumped out and the van went down into a ditch and was stopped by a chain link fence which it was still trying to go threw, she ran down to the van and shut the key off.*ak | |||
| 04/10/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Speed sensor failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Slide/side door window failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 2 | 02/15/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||