Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Toyota Sienna

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 250 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Sienna, 1998–2003 generation
Pictured: the 1998–2003 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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
Structure: body: door2191,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline19134,608 mi
Tires1819,000 mi
Unknown or other13—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1155,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine890,133 mi
Suspension: front8149,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt833,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling7—
Suspension6100 mi
Power train590,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission570,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic518,700 mi
Steering5100 mi
Structure: body5105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5122,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip473,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion4—
Electrical system355,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3—
Latches/locks/linkages3125,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock392,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Structure350,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Air bags2170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control245,600 mi
Seat belts2133,678 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments261,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate275,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Child seat1—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: horn1100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly161,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers171,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)150,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings162 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections165,000 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members150,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1305,000 mi
Unknown1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1305,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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