1999 Toyota Sienna LE from North America - Comments

Rear door hydraulics went out (rear hatch won't stay open.)

Upgraded the stereo.

So far, this van has been trouble free. I bought it from the original owner and have all dealer service records. He maintained it meticulously and I've avoided the dreaded sludge.

My first Toyota (not my first Asian vehicle though), and so far I am delighted with the reliability.

I love that it has effective rear AC vents; I do dog shows and need to keep the dogs cool on long drives.

Fit and finish is excellent. No rattles, nothing falling off. Unlike my previous piece of junk Dodge Caravan - NEVER again.

I like the exterior styling and the big curved dash.

The little hidey-place for extra glasses is cute, but I do wish it had more storage bin space up front.

The factory stereo was tinny and weak. I replaced it.

The seats are not that comfortable for long drives - passengers have commented on this also.

It's solid and stable on snowy, icy Michigan roads, but leans excessively when cornering and despite the V6, seems a bit sluggish. This is not what I would call a "fun to drive" vehicle. OK, I know, it's a minivan...

All in all, despite some fairly minor complaints, I am extremely happy with my van and hope it lasts me for a good long time!

I wrote the original review and wanted to add that the latch broke on the rear tailgate on July 4. Poor design - there's a plastic piece that just snapped. On research it seems this is a common problem, and the dealer just quoted me $380 to replace it! Yipes.