1997 Toyota Previa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Toyota Previa, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Toyota Previa
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Differential unit (power train)
Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.
Remedy: Dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Toyota Previa have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 144,432 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota previa. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle. She placed the vehicle in park and proceeded to shut off the engine, when the vehicle abnormally accelerated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
“I was a few blocks from work in my 1997 toyota previa with my daughter. We started up a steep hill when at the crest my van suddenly accelerated to 50 MPH and increasing. I stood on the brake but it h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Toyota Previa (Previa All-Trac). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 19–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Toyota Previa model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Previa model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Toyota Previa | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Toyota Previa | 2 | 74 |
| 1992 Toyota Previa | 0 | 35 |
| 1993 Toyota Previa | 0 | 41 |
| 1994 Toyota Previa | 0 | 19 |
| 1995 Toyota Previa | 0 | 30 |
| 1996 Toyota Previa | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 Toyota Previa | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 Toyota Previa | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Toyota Previa | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1997 Toyota Previa
How do I know if my 1997 Toyota Previa has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Toyota Previa; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V056000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.