MYRModel Year Report

2002 Toyota Sienna

● Typical for this model
2002 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:50.614Z

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, 2002 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2002 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
2002: 181 complaints
View as data table
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 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10%

10% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO TAKE DINNER WITH MY FAMILY WHEN ARRIVE TO THE RESTAURANT I NOTICE WAS A LOT SMOG IN THE MOTOR I OPEN THE HOOD WAS A LOT SMOG SO I PLUG OUT THE BATTERY AND I CALL A MECHANIC AND HE TELLME THE FIRE WAS IN THE POWER STEERING...

NHTSA ODI report, 20131027

Dear Sir, On April 2026, I need to do the semiannual smog check. Right now, I face DTC P0420 error code and I can't pass the smog check inspection. Note that I don't have the engine light on indicating the a/m error code.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260215

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

THE BRAKES FAILED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030325

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20011019 — PE (closed 20020211)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

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

2002 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V160000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 2002 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Sienna?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Sienna have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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