KnownCarProblems2001 Toyota Sienna Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sienna, most often about the body and structure (19% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is 13th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Toyota Sienna problems
Body and structure
35 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Passenger sliding door would not close/open electronically or manually. The button to turn off the electronic open/close did not work. Toyota service could not fix. Had them cut cable so can close and open door manually. Until the cable was cut, door could not be used to exit van.
The left and right rear passenger doors failed to open due to breakage of the cable. I am uncertain of whether the child safety locks were engaged, however, the doors will not open wider than approx. 6". Rear passengers had to crawl out of the van via the driver's or front passenger door. I am elated that the failure…
Doors and locks
34 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hatchback/liftgate, hood.
2001 Toyota Sienna... The plastic door handles are breaking off... The right, rear slider handle broke off in 2007. .next the left, rear slider handle broke off... This was dangerous since the child lock was on preventing opening the door from either inside or outside the vehicle with the children trapped inside...now…
The contact owns 2001 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that both rear sliding doors handles failed. The exterior handle on the rear lift gate also failed. As a result, the power motor on both sliding doors was removed. Due to the removal of the power motors, the contact stated that the door handles were too thin to…
Engine
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
At 54,525 miles, the check engine light came on. It was diagnosed as "replace air/fuel sensor b1 s1." failure caused excessive damage because the sensor fused into the rear exhaust manifold. Diagnostic testing $ 49.00 sensor replacement part 227.52 " " labor 150.00 rear exhaust manifold 154.21 rear exhaust manifold…
I bought the car in 2001, used at 18,000 miles. I have had all scheduled maintenance done. On aug 8th I had and oil change and by sept. 17 there was no oil , another oil change was done. By sept. 22 there was no oil. I brought the car to stevenson Toyota in jacksonville, nc, where they told me I had an oil gelling…
Electrical
20 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, ignition.
Vsc and engine check light came on. When I brought to dealer. They told me gas cap was not on tight. I thought that was an incorrect diagnosis since the cap was on and I had been filling my gas for more than 3 years. They reset the vsc light and gave me car back after charging me $98. Light came back on one week later.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sienna. The fuel air sensor failed. Also, fuel sensor failed in contact's son's 2001 Toyota highlander which had the same mileage. Called Toyota, and they said there were no recalls . Had both parts replaced, $282.00 each. Now the ignition has failed.
Brakes
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Car had been driven for 15 minutes, brakes worked, was parked for 30 minutes and upon pulling out of driveway realized brakes did not function. Was able to brake the car with parking brake. No accident ensued, called tow truck and brought it to service center. Was told that vacuum hose came unattached, so power…
I own a 2001 Toyota Sienna minivan with 76,400 miles. I have owned this vehicle since it was new purchased in late 2000. # . Anyhow, my wife was driving the car near our home on august 2, hit the brakes moderately hard to avoid striking a deer, and the right front brake disintegrated. It was replaced today by chippewa…
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems, rim.
I have been complaining for the last 2 years to Toyota about my 2002 Sienna regarding steering wheel vibration while driving on the highway. They have checked the car and told me they found nothing. The car is dangerous to drive at high speeds.
Vehicle failed state inspection due to front tires being unsafe. Due to extreme front tire conditions. The consumer was shown thin tread on the front tires and suggested replacement. The consumer requested reimbursement. )m&s tubeless radial fr 68002)
Fuel system
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system, delivery.
At 54,525 miles, the check engine light came on. It was diagnosed as "replace air/fuel sensor b1 s1." failure caused excessive damage because the sensor fused into the rear exhaust manifold. Diagnostic testing $ 49.00 sensor replacement part 227.52 " " labor 150.00 rear exhaust manifold 154.21 rear exhaust manifold…
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sienna. The fuel air sensor failed. Also, fuel sensor failed in contact's son's 2001 Toyota highlander which had the same mileage. Called Toyota, and they said there were no recalls . Had both parts replaced, $282.00 each. Now the ignition has failed.
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
When driving on highway I-87 our moonroof in our minivan started to blow off. Luckily my husband was in the passenger seat and could hold the glass while I pull off. We immediately called Toyota of clifton park to tell them and took it there the following morning. They gave US two options, one full replacement at a…
2001 Sienna Toyota once passenger side window comes down, it will only go up by an inch at a time when hit the up button. It will take more than an hour to close it completely.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Toyota Sienna recalls
Body and structure: structure
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: frame and members
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.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Sienna
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sienna?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (35 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); doors and locks (34 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); engine (26 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Sienna have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 20, 2010 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Sienna?
- It is 13th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints, with 180 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.