Toyota Previa owners have reported 5 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle overheat (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's catalytic convertor (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
Consumer was traveling 65mph up hill and vehicle lost all power at shoulder of road. Vehicle was smoking slightly. Then, vehicle overheated , and engine lights came on. Vehicle wouldn't turn off. Coolant exploded all over engine. Read details...
Catalytic converter failed. Nlm Read details...
My Toyota Previa had a incident with a stuck accelerator. I was eventually able to control and stop vehicle with maximum foot brake pressure to the point of grinding brakes and turning ignition off when away from other traffic on highway. Read details...
Exhaust pipe failed. Nlm Read details...
On oct 2002, oil in the engine sludged causing catastrophic damage to the engine. The mechanics were able to repair the engine to partial working order. However, the engine leaked excessive amounts of oil and the power of the engine was significantly reduced. Read details...