MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Sienna

● Typical for this model
2001 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:13.845Z

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
180
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2001: 180 complaints 2001 180 2002: 181 complaints 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 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2001: 180 complaints 2001 180 2002: 181 complaints 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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 1999 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2001 180 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

2001: 180 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

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

Structure

19% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

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, 2004-01-09

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-30

Latches/locks/linkages

19% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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I replaced my brakes pad and routers less than a year ago and replaced all 4 tires December 2012 at sears.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-01

Electrical system

12% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and wiring.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-04-09Structure01V072000 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…

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    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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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V072000 · Structure
  • Recall 10V160000 · Structure
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, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Sienna have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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