2000 Toyota Sienna Gasoline Problems
- 29
- 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.
What owners report
- engine sludge · 4 records
- white smoke · 4 records
- sludge build · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
At 107,000 miles while driving the motor just cut off. Then would not start. I always have changed the oil at every 3000 miles. Now my mechanic says that the camshaft broke. There can be no other answer than that this engine was a sludge defective motor from the manufacturer. *ak
ODI 10043663
Gasoline
A knocking sound can be heard coming from engine compartment. Dealer has been contacted, please provide further details.*ak
ODI 8003358
Gasoline
Engine sludge @ 25000, oil changed every 3000-5000 miles, toyota not honoring warranty, contacted attorney.*ak
ODI 756314
Gasoline
Another sienna sludge victim. Toyota answers rehearsed. Did not even question owner about maintenance history; therefore, obviously irrelevant to them. Contacting attorney to inquire about class action lawsuit.no safety defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 755867
Gasoline
Consumer was pulling up in driveway and noticed that there was white smoke coming from underneath of vehicle. She took it to gas station, and mechanic told her that oil was less than three quarts low. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
ODI 899133
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Noticed white smoke upon starting car for a couple of days. The following sunday, the oil pressure light came on while traveling-stopped and put in 1 quart of oil, light went out. The following monday, the engine check light came on. The next morning, tuesday i took the car to the nearest toyota dealer and was told that our engine was full of sludge due to improper or lack of maintenance. The repairs were not…
ODI 754473
Gasoline
The engine produce clouds of grey/white smoke for 5 to 10 seconds after a cold start up. Upon checking, found the engine oil 1.5 to 2 quarts low. Added oil and drove vehicle for a few days with similar symptoms - smoke after cold start of after being parked for more than 2 hours. On 7/3/01 brought the car in to dealer for diagnosis. The dealer looked under only one camshaft cover, found evidence of sludge and - even…
ODI 751148
Gasoline
Upon starting up and normal operation of vehicle, smoke will come from exhaust. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined there was oil all over and throughout engine, causing smoke. Factory representative voided warranty, and informed consumer that repairs were at her expense, approximately $5000.00. *ak *slc
ODI 891665
Gasoline
There was white smoke coming from exhaust at start up, vehicle was using 6-7 quarts of oil in a 10 week period. Dealer determined there was sludge build up in engine, and engine needed to be replaced.*ak *slc
ODI 898273
Gasoline
Engine had sludge build up that clogged engine and caused it to fail. Smoke was coming out of exhaust. Nothing lit up on dashboard, indicating a problem. Consuemr went on a 300 mile trip and had to add 21/2 quarts of oil. Dealer stated the only way it could have gotten like that was by not having oil changes. Consumer has receipts for oil added to vehicle. *ak
ODI 889931
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
Gasoline
The vehicle cranks but does not start, the vehicle consumes excessive oil due to to the engine being sludged and the rings were bad, the dealer informed consumer that a short block assembly needed to be installed, and would could $6000 because the warranty was considered to be invalid due to improper maintenance.*yh
ODI 563587
Gasoline
Have been told i have sludge build up in my engine due to lack of maintanance. I have receipts for 3 oil changes in the first 19000 miles, but they then tell me it must have been inferior oil. Have found this to be problem with people nation wide, and toyota will not stand behind its warranty. There is no way that this problem has been caused solely due to a lack of maintanance to all the people having the same…
ODI 741795
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 756060
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Tires
Told by toyota that sludge in the engine is our fault despite regular oil changes. We don't have all our recepts but changed the oil at least 4 times since we owned the car. Impossible to believe that we were neglectful, especially when i am seeing so many other cases with the same thing happening. There needs to be an investigation here soon. *ak
ODI 747360
Gasoline · Tires
While having cam seal/valve seal replaced due to an oil leak, mechanic noticed right front passenger tire had a bubble and was replaced by firestone, consumer states vehicle is going back for a 3rd time for the oil leak. *slc
ODI 870425
Gasoline
We have to wait for the part(s) because every sienna has the same problem.
ODI 730754
Gasoline
Several t/c defects on the 2000 toyota siennas... Why arent they not being recalled by the manufacturer?
ODI 729243
Gasoline
The check engine light coming on seems to be a common problem in siennas manufactured in june/july 2000. It has taken several weeks for the part to come in. I am told a transmission solenoid needs to be replaced, but they're really not sure. Toyota service and dealership response has been poor.
ODI 730727
Gasoline · Tires
Engine sludged at 11,105 miles in spite of correct oil changes. Tires need replacement at 13,100 miles.*ak
ODI 755817
Gasoline
Our sienna was diagnosed with sludge buildup in may 2000. We were told it was necessary to replace the engine as eventually we will encounter engine failure at some point. Toyota refuses to take responsiblity of this matter and continually blames the owners for lack of maintanence. There have been other owners who have encountered engine failure while driving. We are fortunate to not have had that. However, we have…
ODI 758132
Electrical System · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
While driving engine just all of a sudden lost power and vehicle started to slow down in the middle of traffic, possible engine or electrical malfunction. *jb
ODI 560595
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
While driving engine check light continously illuminates. Oil turns to thick sludge like substance, and blue black smoke comes from tail pipe. Please provide any further information. *ak
ODI 8000900
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
While driving engine check light illuminates continously. Oil turns thick/ sludgy like substance, also, blows out blue black smoke from tail pipe. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8000899
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Headlights · Interior/Under Dash · Unknown Or Other
This 2000 sienna is a lemon. At 50 miles the torque converter needed to be replaced. At 100 miles i noticed that the van pulls to the left at highway speeds of 65 to 70 mph. At 28,000 miles the front tires firestone were all chewed up belts showing even though we had 3 alignments done in less than a year. The automatic side passenger door got stuck and would not close, dealer replaced door computer, at 15,000miles…
ODI 767116