MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Sienna

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2001 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:53.136Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sienna Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2001 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
2001: 180 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

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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HILD SAFETY LOCKS ON REAR SLIDING DOORS ARE BYPASSED AND RENDERED USELESS BY REAR POWER DOOR BUTTONS. WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED THE SLIDING DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM THE INSIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040109

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 16 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8%

8% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 15 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010409 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND

Campaign 01V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101012 — structure

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, D

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 REME

Campaign 10V160000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V072000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V160000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sienna?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Sienna have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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