2000 Toyota Sienna recalls and problems

The 2000 Toyota Sienna has 1 safety recall and 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
363
Crashes / fires
21 / 4
Injuries / deaths
26 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Toyota Sienna vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Toyota Sienna recalls

Recall 10V-160: Structure

Reported Apr 20, 2010 · 600,000 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: 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.

2000 Toyota Sienna problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train70
Engine and Engine Cooling69
Structure52
Tires43
Latches/Locks/Linkages37
Service Brakes, Hydraulic32
Seat Belts23
Vehicle Speed Control20
Electrical System17
Visibility16
Suspension14
Unknown or Other13

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 47
  • Structure › Body › Door — 30
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 30
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 18
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 16
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 14
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 11
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 10

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 82,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Toyota Sienna complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jul 30, 2023
I had my car's brake lines replaced at McGee Toyota in Hanover MA on June 20, 2023. On July 19, 2023, my wife and I had just exited the interstate, and were stopping at a grocery store on our way home. I tried to brake upon entering the parking lot and the brake pedal sank to the floor. There was no resistance when I tried pumping the brakes. Fortunately, I was traveling at a slow speed and there were no moving cars in the lot, so I was able to safely stop the car without an accident. I had the car towed to McGee for repairs and the next day was told the catastrophic brake failure was due to a…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jul 13, 2021
I have a 2000 Sienna with 305000 miles. I have never had trouble with this vehicle until about 2 weeks ago. When I am stopped and my car is in drive, I just tap the gas pedal for a second and the engine RPM will increase to about 2000 RPM and will stay there until I put the car in neutral or turn the engine off. This is a problem because my breaks barely hold this and I must put the car into neutral for the car to stop pulling forward. Putting the car into neutral resets the rpm. If there is no car in front of me, I can release the brakes and the vehicle will continue to accelerate until the…
Service Brakes · at 210,581 miles · reported Sep 24, 2019
The contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. When the ignition was started, the vehicle started to accelerate and moved forward without shifting into drive. The contact depressed the brake pedal and applied the emergency brake, but both failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 210,581.
Unknown or Other · at 130,000 miles · reported Jul 4, 2018
Outer door handles on doors of sienna are extremely brittle and break easily even with normal everyday gentle use. Of the 4 main doors on my toyota sienna, 3 of them now have broken ousise handles causing the doors not to be accessible & opened from the outside. This has now affected both sliding doors and my passenger front door. My passenger sliding door is not even able to be opened from the inside since the outer handle broke off completely. This poses a major safety issue as doors are not able to be opened from the outside in case of an accident or emergency. Additionally the fact that…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 200,000 miles · reported Nov 27, 2017
The contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle did a stop and go action that occurred every time the vehicle moved. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop it completely. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Toyota Sienna: 10V-160 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Sienna?

Owners report power train problems most often (70 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (69). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 82,300 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.