1999 Toyota Sienna CE review from North America
"A costly, problematic minivan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Inner tie rods replaced.
Rear brake drums replaced.
Pulling to the left.
Replaced tires at 17,500 miles.
Battery corrosion.
Stalling out twice.
Gasoline odor from the front of the van.
Failed speedometer.
Sticking door latches.
Leaking rear washer valve.
Vibrations above 50 MPH.
White smoke from exhaust on start up.
Excess heat in left front wheel well.
Increased idle speed intermittently.
Transmission shift hesitation.
Thumping sound when braking in reverse.
General comments?
The Sienna was *supposed* to be our 10+ year vehicle as two others have been. We are extremely disappointed with the reliability and quality of this van to date. Based on owner stories on the Complaint Station, Cartrackers Forums, and Edmund's Town Hall, we don't feel we have seen all the problems yet.
We are also concerned about Toyota's customer service based on owner stories. Apparently, many owners feel the warranty is not being honored in cases of sludge formation even when oil change receipts are provided. While many of our problems have been repaired, others go unresolved. We do not believe there is a permanent fix for the pulling problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda 1995 |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2001 |