2000 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2000 Toyota Sienna, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 120,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (48% of reports).
- 52structure complaints
- 120,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 25 of 52 complaints (48%)
- Broke off: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 25 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Toyota Sienna structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 4 | 11% | — |
| 2019 Sienna | 6 | 13% | 42,500 |
| 2018 Sienna | 5 | 7% | 8,700 |
| 2017 Sienna | 14 | 9% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Sienna | 27 | 36% | 33,256 |
| 2015 Sienna | 61 | 26% | 26,000 |
| 2014 Sienna | 44 | 27% | 63,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 44 | 24% | 39,000 |
| 2012 Sienna | 72 | 29% | 53,205 |
| 2011 Sienna | 154 | 25% | 71,500 |
| 2010 Sienna | 57 | 33% | 70,500 |
| 2009 Sienna | 97 | 47% | 81,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 117 | 27% | 81,850 |
| 2007 Sienna | 102 | 28% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 261 | 26% | 68,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 499 | 44% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Sienna | 962 | 47% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 18 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 42 | 23% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Sienna | 35 | 19% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 52 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Sienna | 36 | 17% | 95,500 |
| 1998 Sienna | 35 | 12% | 101,000 |
| 1996 Sienna | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Within a two minute period, both sliding doors that were previously functioning, suddenly failed in a closed position. They could not be opened manually using the door handles from both inside and outside the vehicle, or by attempting to actuate the right side power door. The power door locks had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the passenger's side door handle detached. The contact mentioned that the passenger's side door could not be opened or closed from the outside or inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed and needed the plastic assembly door…
Without warning, plastic door handles break, rendering ability to open, close hatch or door impossible. Hatch door broke first approximately january 2013, then rear sliding door, and then today, passenger front door. Hatch has no inside door handle, so without warning door immediately inoperable…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Toyota Siennas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about structure for the 2000 Toyota Sienna (14% of the 363 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Sienna structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 120,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 25 of 52 complaints, followed by “broke off” (5).
Other 2000 Toyota Sienna problems
See all 2000 Toyota Sienna problems or structure problems across all Sienna years.