1998 Toyota Previa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Previa years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota Previa. That ranks 5th out of 5 Previa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Toyota Previa problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Toyota Previa recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Toyota Previa.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The windshield post blocks the driver's view of pedestrians when turning left due to design flaw. Yh
Other Toyota Previa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Previa | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Previa | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 Previa | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 Previa | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Previa?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota Previa?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Toyota Previa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Previa model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.