Model year record

1998 Toyota Sienna

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 352 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V160000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2010-04-20
Owners notified
2010-10-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V278000

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected
1,960
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE ALARM HARNESS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. A PERCENTAGE OF THE FEMALE TERMINALS USED IN THE ALARM CONNECTOR WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING AN 'OPEN CIRCUIT' CONDITION WHEN MATED TO THE MALE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINALS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND AVALON - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98, 9/2/98, AND 9/3/98.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2820,000 mi
Tires2435,000 mi
Structure: body: door20102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline17
Tires: tread/belt1772,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1388,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1270,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12106,000 mi
Steering1067,000 mi
Electrical system8131,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8
Air bags699,080 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch662,000 mi
Unknown or other6
Engine and engine cooling535,431 mi
Latches/locks/linkages5114,000 mi
Seat belts599,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Structure574,500 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments51,500 mi
Suspension5137,500 mi
Vehicle speed control5102,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4108,884 mi
Electrical system: horn4220,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Power train4140,000 mi
Suspension: front4
Visibility: windshield4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure: body3100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3
Visibility: glass, side/rear343,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls395,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module245,007 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock21,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices278,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering: column23,800 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Wheels: rim2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1102,000 mi
Engine1140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail140,545 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap118,000 mi
Parking brake166,984 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)197,375 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other179,700 mi
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes1137,500 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1

The 1997 model has 176 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.