no report yet
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.
1998 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 294 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota Sienna, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Toyota Sienna has problems
294 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Latches/locks/linkages2 crash/fire/injury
39Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
38Tires1 crash/fire/injury
35Structure
33Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
25Steering6 crash/fire/injury
23Power train2 crash/fire/injury
17Visibility
14Electrical system
6614 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 40 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 39 | 1 |
| Tires | 38 | 1 |
| Structure | 35 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 2 |
| Steering | 25 | 6 |
| Power train | 23 | 2 |
| Visibility | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 66 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1998 Toyota Sienna recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other Sienna year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sienna median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1998 Toyota Sienna safety ratings
1998 Toyota Sienna in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Toyota Sienna, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE SEIZURENo recall
- STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO CENTERNo recall
In owners' words
What Sienna owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1998 TOYOTA SIENNA CANNOT LOCK AND UNLOCK BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS ELECTRONICALLY FROM THE LOCK-AND-UNLOCK BUTTONS OF THE FRONT DRIVE AND PASSENGER CAR DOORS. *TR
THE PUSH-BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING SIDE-DOORS FAILS TO RELEASE. IN THE CASE THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED, THIS PREVENTS TO DOOR FROM CLOSING. IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED, THE BUTTON DOES NOT RELEASE, KEEPING THE DOOR FROM BEING UNLOCKED AND THUS THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. *TR
THE PUSH-BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING SIDE-DOORS FAILS TO RELEASE. IN THE CASE THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED, THIS PREVENTS TO DOOR FROM CLOSING. IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED, THE BUTTON DOES NOT RELEASE, KEEPING THE DOOR FROM BEING UNLOCKED AND THUS THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. THIS CAN BE REMEDIED BY…
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