2001 Toyota Sienna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sienna years
- About as many complaints as other years 15th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sienna. That ranks 15th out of 25 Sienna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (35 complaints, 19%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 180owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 35 | 19% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 34 | 19% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 13% | 54,763 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 11% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 8% | 22,420 | — | — |
| Tires | 14 | 8% | 32,316 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 52,650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 23,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 3% | 44,280 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 118,203 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 75 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 107,426 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 115,699 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Sienna recalls (2)
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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A known issue with these 3.0 l v6 engine. Heavy smoke from the exhaust pipe. Visible oil sludge under the oil refill cap.
The driver's side rear sliding door has several times now refused to latch, and when in emergency situation i have locked it and forced it to shut then it will not unlock and it has to be taken apart to be opened and the whole latch and lock mechanism reworked by the mechanic, and in the meantime…
My 9 year old son and i were on our way home from work last night and i heard something snap on my 2001 toyota sienna. I then heard something dragging so i immediately pulled over to check and realized the fuel tank was dragging and the back straps holding the gas tank up had broken loose causing…
I had just dropped my youngest daughter off at school and as i was leaving i had to stop because some children with their parents needed to cross in front of me i applied my brakes as normal and i had no issues in stopping but then it feels like a "ghost" pushes the gas pedal down because i can…
Takata recall. White smoke comes out of the exhaust when i start the car. Then smoke disappears or stay at low level during driving. Decrease oil. I put one quarter oil each week. Mechanics says it may head gaskit or seals. Costs 2000 and above to repair. If not better to garbage this vehicle. It…
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 | 180 | 2 |
| 2000 Sienna | 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 2001 Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Sienna?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.