MYRModel Year Report

1996 Toyota Sienna

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1996 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:46.398Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 2000: 363 complaints 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2,062 complaints 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 2006: 1,016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 614 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 156 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2019: 46 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2,062 complaints 2004 2005: 1,130 complaints 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 614 complaints 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 156 complaints 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 46 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 1999 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2001 2002: 181 complaints 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2003 2004: 2,062 complaints 2004 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2007 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 614 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 156 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 46 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

1996: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042,062
20051,130
20061,016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011614
2012247
2013183
2014163
2015233
201676
2017156
201871
201946
202037

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

Show complaint excerpts

The accelerator cable broke/disengaged, while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-24

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

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The electric sliding door on this minivan is incredibly dangerous for two reasons. The first is that it takes a great deal of resistance before the door will reverse when it encounters an object.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-31

Air bags

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Airbag light flashing continually while engine is running. Dealer service department diagnostic codes B0111 and b 0116 open inside squib airbags. Replace side airbag squibs cost parts and labor $677 plus…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-05

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Toyota Sienna reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Sienna have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.