1996 Toyota Sienna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sienna years
- Not enough data 24th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Sienna. That ranks 24th out of 25 Sienna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 102,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Sienna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 51,290 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Sienna recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Sienna.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Airbag light flashing continually while engine is running. Dealer service department diagnostic codes b0111 and b 0116 open inside squib airbags. Replace side airbag squibs cost parts and labor $677 plus tax
The accelerator cable broke/disengaged, while driving. *ts *jb
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Other Toyota Sienna years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 38 | 2 |
| 2019 Sienna | 45 | 7 |
| 2018 Sienna | 72 | 7 |
| 2017 Sienna | 155 | 10 |
| 2016 Sienna | 76 | 5 |
| 2015 Sienna | 233 | 6 |
| 2014 Sienna | 163 | 6 |
| 2013 Sienna | 183 | 6 |
| 2012 Sienna | 247 | 9 |
| 2011 Sienna | 615 | 14 |
| 2010 Sienna | 172 | 8 |
| 2009 Sienna | 207 | 10 |
| 2008 Sienna | 429 | 9 |
| 2007 Sienna | 364 | 10 |
| 2006 Sienna | 1,017 | 11 |
| 2005 Sienna | 1,130 | 12 |
| 2004 Sienna | 2,062 | 10 |
| 2003 Sienna | 105 | 1 |
| 2002 Sienna | 181 | 1 |
| 2001 Sienna | 180 | 2 |
| 2000 Sienna | 363 | 1 |
| 1999 Sienna | 215 | 2 |
| 1998 Sienna | 294 | 2 |
| 1997 Sienna | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Sienna?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Toyota Sienna a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sienna model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.