2000 Toyota Sienna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sienna years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 363 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Sienna. That ranks 7th out of 25 Sienna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (67 complaints, 18%), typically at around 68,500 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 4 fires, 26 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 363owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 67 | 18% | 68,500 | “torque converter” (24%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 66 | 18% | 78,000 | “oil changes” (18%) | $7,250 |
| Structure problems | 52 | 14% | 120,000 | “sliding door” (48%) | — |
| Tires | 41 | 11% | 59,707 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 36 | 10% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 9% | 72,547 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 6% | 68,339 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 6% | 152,859 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 5% | 69,140 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 4% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 4% | 142,314 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 2% | 28,923 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% | 77,382 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 62,959 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 30,001 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 269,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 23,456 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 210,581 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota Sienna recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Risk: The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. The safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
- Steering wheel to return to center (PE99070) — opened Nov 17, 1999, closed Apr 12, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear wheels cambering rubbing on shock absorbers.
I had my car's brake lines replaced at McGee Toyota in Hanover MA on June 20, 2023. On July 19, 2023, my wife and I had just exited the interstate, and were stopping at a grocery store on our way home. I tried to brake upon entering the parking lot and the brake pedal sank to the floor. There was…
I have a 2000 Sienna with 305000 miles. I have never had trouble with this vehicle until about 2 weeks ago. When I am stopped and my car is in drive, I just tap the gas pedal for a second and the engine RPM will increase to about 2000 RPM and will stay there until I put the car in neutral or turn…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. When the ignition was started, the vehicle started to accelerate and moved forward without shifting into drive. The contact depressed the brake pedal and applied the emergency brake, but both failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to stop the…
The engine leaks oil at valve covers. They have been replaced. Still leaks. And a lot of sludge builds up= on pump screen. Blew engine!! Had engine replaced. Same thing happening. I am on social security. &3 and can not afford thousands on this vehicle.. Please help@+!!
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 | 614 | 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 | 363 | 1 |
| 1999 Sienna | 215 | 2 |
| 1998 Sienna | 294 | 2 |
| 1997 Sienna | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Sienna | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.