2003 Toyota Sienna
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 105
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Latches/locks/linkages
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 105 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 294 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 363 |
| 2001 | 180 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 2,062 |
| 2005 | 1,130 |
| 2006 | 1,016 |
| 2007 | 364 |
| 2008 | 428 |
| 2009 | 207 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 614 |
| 2012 | 247 |
| 2013 | 183 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 233 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 37 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Latches/locks/linkages
20% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Show complaint excerpts
The door latch buttons on the sliding doors(Where my children sit) have gotten stuck. I think the problem is related to heat (Days where the car sits in the sun with temps of 95+).
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-11
Structure
18% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
Service brakes
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she applied the brake and the pedal was locked. The failure recurred numerous times and the ABS brake light illuminated during the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-09
Vehicle speed control
10% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-30
Power train
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V160000 · Structure
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- Is the 2003 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Toyota Sienna is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Sienna?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Sienna have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.