2001 Toyota Sienna reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 Toyota Sienna — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 238
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- 17 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 2 deaths
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,220
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-51
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 1999-2003
-12
median 250 complaints in 747 records
Top component share
13%
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 31 complaints
What owners report fails — 2001 Toyota Sienna
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 17
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 10
1 recall on record for the 2001 Toyota Sienna
- NHTSA 10V160000 · 2010 · STRUCTURE THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 Toyota Sienna units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Toyota Sienna reliable?
NHTSA has 238 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 Toyota Sienna and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is structure:body:door (17 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 Toyota Sienna units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report problems with: structure:body:door (17), latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (16), electrical system (16), latches/locks/linkages (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2001 Toyota Sienna?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.