1998 Toyota Previa Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2000 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Toyota Previa
TOYOTA PREVIA (XR50) China. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Toyota Previa problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility1100%———

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.

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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

Visibility · received Mar 8, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 782011

Other Toyota Previa years

← 1997 Previa · 2001 Previa →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Previa30
199810
1997 Previa91
1996 Previa110
1995 Previa300

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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.