2000 Toyota Sienna Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Sienna.

19992001
Complaints
459
Crashes
28
Fires
7
Injuries
28
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2000 Toyota Sienna Problems

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

#147 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:57,119 mi
Crash-related:2
#230 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Avg mileage:107,650 mi
#330 complaints

Structure:Body:Door

Avg mileage:82,309 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Sienna.

Automatic Transmission
47
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
57,119
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
107,650
Structure:Body:Door
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,309
Tire Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,024
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,690
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,579
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
146,663
Latches / Locks
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,178
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
82,752
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,594
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,371
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,488
Tires:Tread/Belt
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,250
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
102,516
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
148,000
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,247
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
136,601
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
174,678
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,958
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,750
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Toyota Sienna

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~600,000 vehicles.

10V160000Structure
~600,000 affected

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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2000 Toyota Sienna — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Toyota Sienna has 459 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (47 complaints, avg 57,119 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (30 complaints, avg 107,650 mi); Structure:Body:Door (30 complaints, avg 82,309 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,667 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota Sienna include 28 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 600,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Sienna?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Sienna reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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