MYRModel Year Report

1997 Toyota Sienna

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1997 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:07:27.778Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sienna Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2062 complaints 2004 2005: 1130 complaints 2006: 1016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 610 complaints 2012: 246 complaints 2012 2013: 182 complaints 2014: 162 complaints 2015: 227 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2016 2017: 151 complaints 2018: 68 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042062
20051130
20061016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011610
2012246
2013182
2014162
2015227
201675
2017151
201868
201945
202036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED FROM NECK AND BACK PAIN. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010711

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Toyota Sienna?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Sienna have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.