Worst 1998 Toyota Sienna Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Tire Defects
Structure:Body:Door
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Toyota Sienna.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 28 | — | — | 39,164 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 24 | — | 1 | 94,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 20 | — | — | 84,375 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 17 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | 1 | 229,133 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 73,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | 1 | — | 106,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 59,854 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 135,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 159,520 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 6 | — | — | 65,982 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 52,443 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 128,033 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 108,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 91,375 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 137,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | 113,600 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Toyota Sienna
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~600,000 vehicles.
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.
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1998 Toyota Sienna — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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