MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Sienna

● Typical for this model
1999 Toyota Sienna
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
215
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 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: 613 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 155 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 2000: 363 complaints 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: 613 complaints 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 155 complaints 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 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: 613 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 155 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

1999: 215 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042,062
20051,130
20061,016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011613
2012247
2013183
2014163
2015233
201676
2017155
201871
201945
202037

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Structure

17% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY

Tires

13% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, my spare tire fell from underneath my car due to the fact that the cables snapped. The car behind me ran over it and I am now being charged for the damages to that person's car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-10

Also filed under Wheels

Rollover of vehicle due to tread seperation from tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-18

Steering

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Upon acceleration and making a left hand turn, steering wheel stuck, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-27

Latches/locks/linkages

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-11-03Electrical system98E035000 Equipment description: aftermarket theft deterrent systems used on 1998-1998 Toyota RAV4, avalon, and Sienna model vehicles distributed by southeast Toyota distributors, inc. In the states of…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses. The date codes are: RAV4…

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  2. I
    1999-11-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-04-12 Steering wheel to return to center
  3. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
  4. R
    2010-10-12Structure10V160000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    Date not on fileElectrical system98V278000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, mini vans and passenger vehicles equipped with a theft deterrent systems (Tds) supplied by audiovox corporation and distributed by southeast Toyota distributors, inc.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V278000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98E035000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V160000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Sienna have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.