Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sienna, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure35
- Latches/locks/linkages34
- Engine and engine cooling24
- Electrical system20
- Service brakes, hydraulic15
- Tires14
- Seat belts9
- Visibility9
- Vehicle speed control9
- Fuel system, gasoline8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 12 injuries and 2 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 18 2001 Sienna vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Toyota Sienna failed the safety check 2.73% of the time — 36% more often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 163,929 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.3 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 283 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 10.4 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 Toyota Sienna.
| 2021723 24 Nov 2021 | Electrical Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicl… |
| 2010123 19 Apr 2010 | Other On certain vehicles operated where road salts are frequently used, excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier assembly cable may cause the separation of the … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2001 Toyota Sienna: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635857 | SOME POWER SLIDING DOORS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, OR RETURNS TO THE OPEN POSITION WHILE BEING CLOSED USING THE POWER SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL. *TT |
| 629216 | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE. *TT |
| 628696 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 628675 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0773 (SHIFT SOLENOID E ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION). *TT |
| 627417 | INFORMATION REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE. *YD |
| 627375 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUB - FRAME ASSEMBLY. *YD |
| 627195 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD |
| 623106 | STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION. *ET |
| 622328 | STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION, ON VEHICLES WITH VSC.*JB |
| 622004 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST DEFLECTOR. *TT |
| 621995 | ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGAREING A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST REFLECTOR. *TT |
| 619100 | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 619091 | TDN MAIL MESSAGE TO DEALERS REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN MODELYEAR 2001 VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND / OR REPLACE THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY. THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. *TT |
| 619090 | TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND; IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY IN 545 MODEL YEAR 2001 VEHICLES. *TT |
| 618292 | THIS BULLETIN INTRODUCES A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOY WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *JB |
| 616665 | SOME VEHICLES WITH THE VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) MAY BE AFFECTED BY A LOW FREQUENCY HUM NOISE WITH VES DISPLAY SET TO VES ON AND DISPLAY SET TO NIGHT MODE. *TT |
| 616103 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE DUAL POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE RE-INITIALIZING IF ONE OR BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, OR RETURN TO AN OPEN POSITION WHILE BEING CLOSED; AND OR THE MAIN BATTERY POWER LEVEL BECOMES LOW, OR THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, OR IF POWER TO THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR BECOMES DISCONNECTED. *TT |
| 616095 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY THE CONDITION. *TT |
| 616089 | DUAL POWER SLIDING DOOR RE-INITIALIZING. *TT |
| 614975 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE AN UPCOMING BULLETIN INTRODUCING A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOW WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| 614970 | SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT COLOR INFORMATION. *TT |
| 614966 | SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COMPASS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE INITIAL CALIBRATION OF THE COMPASS DURING THE ROAD TEST SECTION OF PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). *TT |
| 11007445 | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11007444 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| 11007443 | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)