Is the 1997 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1997 Toyota Sienna has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1997 Toyota Sienna?

Top reported problems: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1997 Toyota Sienna Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Toyota Sienna.

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Worst 1997 Toyota Sienna Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Toyota Sienna.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	1	1	—	—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1	—	—	—

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