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.
2001 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 180 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota Sienna, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Toyota Sienna has problems
180 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Structure1 crash/fire/injury
34Latches/locks/linkages
24Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system
15Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
14Tires2 crash/fire/injury
9Seat belts
9Vehicle speed control
9Visibility
5014 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 35 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 34 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 1 |
| Tires | 14 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| Visibility | 9 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 50 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2001 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
Structure: frame and members
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles14under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2001 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
2001 Toyota Sienna safety ratings
2001 Toyota Sienna in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sienna owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE…
THE STEEL CABLE FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED WHILE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED ELECTRONICALLY. THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN WIDER THAN A FOOT SINCE THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE IN OPERATION. PASSENGERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, HAD TO EXIT THE PARKED VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE…
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