2001 Toyota Sienna LE

Summary:

2001 Sienna high priced dud

Faults:

Just never had the quality I was expecting from a Toyota. The van has 2 sliding doors that have rattled since it was new and the dealer doesn't seem to be able to fix it.

The inside unlocking button on the sliding doors stick, just a pain in the neck really.

The latch to open the rear broke in 2007, got 3 different prices for the latch when I inquired at the dealership.

Brakes have squeaked and squealed despite many trips to the Toyota service department. The van has always been serviced at the dealer until recently.

Seems subject to wind shear. Always correcting on windy days, makes for a long trip anywheres if the wind is blowing.

General Comments:

Paid top dollar for the LE version of this van and it hasn't measured up. I was more satisfied with my Dodge Caravan which I bought used and 3 years old.

Service at the dealership went from so so to just totally unacceptable in 2007.

I think Toyota make a good car, have a 2005 Corolla that is great, but service is terrible in my town. Probably won't buy another if service doesn't improve.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th August, 2007

2001 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.0 VVTi

Summary:

High price, low quality, too small for 7

Faults:

Steering control arm cracked.

Battery died at 14k.

Orig. tires died at 20k.

Stereo tweeter has blown 4 times under normal use.

Rear window defroster broke.

General Comments:

This the top-of-the-line XLE version, but the interior is not very plush or comfortable.

The seats feel like toilet seats and do not provide sufficient lateral nor lumbar support.

The a/c & heat are mediocre.

Stereo (premium upgrade) is horrible! Way too much bass, sound concentrated below belt-line, and we've blown 4 teeters without blasting it ever. Dealer has given us an argument about replacing tweeter every time.

If you put the sun visors to the side window position, every time you make a turn they swing and hit your head. Dealer says this is normal, nothing they can do.

Way too many squeaks and groans for a newer car!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st April, 2004

18th Oct 2004, 18:02

I have a 2001 XLE and the only problem I have had is with the driver side automatic sliding door working properly.

2001 Toyota Sienna

Summary:

Sludge, poor customer service

Faults:

My wife leased the Sienna after test driving every other van out there. She still loves the van. Problem is, we developed a sludge problem at 18000 miles. We had had three oil changes by this time, within the warranty terms, based on her driving style. I was called a liar by the dealership. I offered them receipts, they told me they were probably falsified by someone I know who changes oil. This from customer service. Their "800" number was no better, said that lack of receipts would not invalidate my warranty, but they will still back the dealer. Told then it must have been inferior oil. Anyone else use Jiffy Lube to have oil changes? Now at 34000 miles, just waiting for the engine to lock. NEVER NEVER NEVER will I own, drive, test drive another Toyota.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 9th December, 2002

11th Dec 2002, 13:20

This seems very questionable, as Toyota has a new SPA that allows free sludge repairs if the owner simply shows 1 oil change receipt for every year owned.

12th Dec 2002, 09:48

Toyota says that they mailed letters to all 3.3 million owners of the Sienna, Celica, Solara, Camry, Highlander, Avalon, RX300, ES300 to tell them about the 8 year unlimited mileage policy on sludge, but I have been skeptical of this, because many many people I know never got this letter. This came out in April 2002. It seems like you did not get your letter, either.

Call Toyota again and tell them about your problem. They claim that they will reimburse you for the costs of your repairs and any incidental costs (rental car, etc.) when you send in the receipts, proof of ownership and proof of at least one oil change per year before the sludge occurred.

You still have every right to be unhappy with your vehicle, though. It likely has the exact same engine (they typically only clean the sludge) and could be subject to sludge again. In mid-2002, Toyota started putting a new valve cover and new PCV system on sludged vehicles to help prevent sludging. You may want to insist on getting these new parts put in free of charge, too. Good luck to you.

2001 Toyota Sienna XLE 6 cylinder

Summary:

A superior minivan.

Faults:

No problems at all.

General Comments:

Like it even more than we expected. Particularly good vehicle on long trips. Great comfort, fuel economy, power, and stereo. Best looking van on the market too.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th October, 2002

12th Dec 2018, 23:00

Did you have any problems with power sliding doors?

2001 Toyota Sienna LE 3.0-liter V6

Summary:

A reliable, comfortable, if not very roomy, minivan

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong so far.

It just got it's 3000-mile service.

General Comments:

The front and middle seats are very comfortable, but the rear is slightly cramped.

The 3.0-liter V6 provides almost sporty performance.

The Sienna leans noticeably in corners, however.

The controls are easy to use, and the radio/compact disc controls in the steering wheel are very usefull.

It has excellent fit and finish.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd May, 2002