2000 Toyota Sienna Automatic Transmission Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 7 records
- transmission failed · 6 records
- transmission failure · 4 records
- replaced transmission · 4 records
- side road · 4 records
- back order · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. While shifting into park, the gear shifter detached and the steering column was hanging by a wire. The contact used a screwdriver to shift the vehicle into drive and take it to the dealer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10242280
Automatic Transmission
The differential/transmission on my 2000 toyota sienna is failing. It was diagnosed at under 100,000 miles. I am the original owner and have completed all required service. *tr
ODI 10223698
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 2000 toyota sienna totally failed without warning while on the road which created a dangerous situation of the van having no way of moving. Toyota is aware of this defect in their 2000 vans and issued an extended warranty but my van mileage is over their limit hence they will not cover it. *tr
ODI 10221870
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. The contact stated that her vehicle sporadically loses all electrical power in the interior and exterior. While driving approximately 40 mph, she heard a loud revving noise that grew progressively worse. One week later, she took her vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection and they stated that there was a voluntary recall for the transmission, but she missed it by four…
ODI 10216274
Automatic Transmission
I am second owner of toyota sienna, 2000 .i bought at 32000 miles. Toyota has recall on extended transmission warranty (service bulletin tc03014) . Yesterday i was on the way to airport and sitting at a stop light and try to go when the light turned green, the car had some noise coming from it and it didn't moving , i tried different gears and it still didn't move. I was not able to park. Car was moving back so i…
ODI 10204601
Automatic Transmission
My mechanic informs me that the "speed sensor" on my 2000 toyota sienna has gone bad and cannot be replaced. She stated that the sienna's that were manufactured overseas have accessibility to this part, but that those made in the u.s. Have no way to replace this defective part. The result of this defect is that i no longer have a reverse gear and she said that first gear will go at any time, and no amount of money…
ODI 10154789
Automatic Transmission
2000 toyota sienna le needs new transmission. Has 73,000 mi. *nm
ODI 10151800
Automatic Transmission
The latest incident occurred at a stop light, on a [redacted], car transmission slipped twice, and then would not move. This is the third transmission. I bought it new from walnut creek toyota, a 2000 sienna. *ak at 6000 miles, at 70 mph on the freeway, the transmission grabbed the car throwing the four of us into another lane.it was replaced. At 53,000 or 47000 on the new transmission it began to grind and it was…
ODI 10112754
Automatic Transmission
I backed down the driveway. There was a trash can in the way at the bottom of the driveway, so i put the car in park and hopped out to move the can. I turned to get back in the car and found it moving forward up the driveway. I chased the car up the driveway. It ran over a joggerbuggy and struck a retaining wall before i was able to get into it and stop it.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10091017
Automatic Transmission
Toyota 2000 sienna with 62,000 miles with faithful service, and just had oil change on 8/13/2003, en route to atlanta from maryland. At charlotte, nc a high pitched whining sound was heard. By the time arrived in atlanta sound was persistent. Took car to toyota dealership who identified that the transmission as "digesting itself". This same car had an engine sludge at 35k despite oil changes. Car out of service…
ODI 10039055
Automatic Transmission
While driving on i-95 at 75-80 mph, the transmission all of the sudden stopped working. The engine races when gas pedal depress and no transmission engagement right in the middle of the highway. Luckily, was able to weave out of harms way and coast to an exit and enough speed to stop at a gas station. Call for tow truck and towed into o'steen toyota @ brunswick. Long weekend preventing any car rental (all closed)…
ODI 10021310
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Tires
There were problems with transmission and tire equipment. Mr the vehicle was on it's fourth set of tires due to a tracking problem. There was a whine coming from the torque converter pump. The transmission shifted to neutral on three occasions. Dealer saw indications of early sludge build up in the oil. The engine made noises and vibrated. (dayton/goodyear) *scc *nlm *cb *jb
ODI 10014842
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle, with no one it it but running, shifted out of park and into reverse (after standing still for at least a full minute or two). Vehicle backed down driveway causing damage to vehicle and house. I'm not a careless person, so i checked your database and see this has happened to others.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10005870
Automatic Transmission
Premature automatic transmission failure. My sienna was making a whining noise at low speeds. Took to dealer and found out i would need a new transmision. Warranty expired at 60,000 - transmission failed at 67,000. Shards of metal present in drip pan. Vehicle was well-maintained and serviced at toyota dealer at specified service intervals. I am just lucky it did not freeze up while driving on the highway like so…
ODI 10005510
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed while driving. My car is a 2000 toyota sienna with 24000 miles. The dealer replaced the transmission quickly and the car is still under warranty. However, i found from online web site that the transmission failure is a common problem among 2000 toyota siennas. Ts
ODI 10005062
Automatic Transmission · Door · Equipment
Fluid leak around the transmission pan gasket. Repaired 3 times by 2 different toyota dealers. Easy job but maybe it is a deeper problem? Transmission did not shift when cold for about 2 miles after the first and second time it was "fixed." after the third time trying to stop the oil leak, they adjusted the throttle cable and now it seems to shift more normally in cold mornings. Since new, the left sliding manual…
ODI 10016386
Automatic Transmission
2000 toyota sienna 75000 miles frequent and timely oil changes/maintenance schedules adhered to after hearing a grinding sound after dropping my daughter off at the day care, the van sounded and felt like something broke. It began to jerk forward and i pulled over to the side of the road. We had it towed from this location and we were told by longmont toyota that we needed the transmission replaced. I find it hard…
ODI 10000445
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states while driving the vehicle for five hours, the transmission woould not shift from park to drive, vehicle was pulled off the road. Dealer replace the transmission. Please provide further information.
ODI 10004431
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states that they took vehicle in for serviced, transmission slipping. Mr
ODI 8020905
Automatic Transmission · Latch
The right sliding door of the 2000 sienna has a big problem with the lock. Most of the time, the inside lock gets stuck from the inside and there is no way that the passenger can get out that door. And it takes time before it gets fixed -- more often than not i have to contend myself moving the car without the benefit of the right side door slid closed, but not locked. This is not safe, especially for a parent like…
ODI 763765
Automatic Transmission
While on the freeway and without warning, the van suddenly stopped moving. It had to be towed to the dealer for repair. The transmission was replaced and the dealer provided exceptional service. My concern is that there is a problem with the design of the transmission itself which causes these failures. It is very dangerous as it disables the van without warning. We were very lucky that we were able to roll the van…
ODI 759620
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission
While traveling at 50 mph and when depressing acclerator vehicle would not gain speed or shift into reverse. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 894648
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
While driving in interstate 15 at 70 mph,i suddenly lost speed and tachometer went up.the engine running but speed going down.i just use inertia to pull into the median. Dealer said they have to replace transmission.this is a serious safety problem,please act asap. *ak
ODI 747944
Automatic Transmission
The transmission is being fully replaced by toyota without charge.
ODI 745176
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Power Train
Transmission went out at 75 mph/tachometer went to zero, and engine kept running. Dealer informed consumer that she was # 49 on waiting list for a transmission which was on back order. *ak
ODI 883438