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2001 Toyota Sienna Electrical System Problems

16
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

  • sliding door · 9 records
  • light came · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi3
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 15, 2016 · 142,112 miles

    Electrical System

    Horn will not work in the rain or when you drive in water. It takes about a day for the horn to dry out for the horn to work at all. People could get killed when the horn will not work in the rain or water. Toyota needs to have a recall now to save the lives of millions of men, women and children in the usa.

    ODI 10861483

  • October 13, 2013 · 160,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System

    The steel cable for the power sliding door snapped while door was being opened electronically. The right side sliding door was unable to open wider than a foot since the cable snapped while in operation. Passengers, including children, had to exit the parked vehicle through the driver's side sliding door into oncoming traffic. The door remained inoperable until we were able to cut the remaining length of steel cable…

    ODI 10548002

  • August 16, 2013 · 170 miles

    Electrical System

    Instrument and vehicle lights began to flicker. Electric drivers seat works randomly and background light for radio has stopped working as well as the cruise light stopped working on the instrument display. *tr

    ODI 10537066

  • August 1, 2012 · 145,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The rear automatic sliding door fails to open or close. Can no longer be opened manually from inside or outside. Seen reports of same or similar issues on line. Other electrical issues have appeared with the vehicle as well. *tr

    ODI 10537064

  • October 29, 2011 · 72,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System

    The left and right rear passenger doors failed to open due to breakage of the cable. I am uncertain of whether the child safety locks were engaged, however, the doors will not open wider than approx. 6". Rear passengers had to crawl out of the van via the driver's or front passenger door. I am elated that the failure of the doors did not occur during a hazardous condition, since this would have placed the rear…

    ODI 10434075

  • September 9, 2011 · 96,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latch

    POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK. *TT

    ODI 10427817

  • February 1, 2011 · 32,231 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door warning lamp illuminated indicating that the door was ajar. The contact mentioned that the failure drained the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the sliding door electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle…

    ODI 10551928

  • March 1, 2010 · 113,770 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the brakes were depressed with the vehicle turned off. He then shifted into reverse and the vehicle began to roll backward. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle until it stopped. In addition, the driver side running board melted and fractured in several places. The dealer advised that they were unable to replace the running board…

    ODI 10350517

  • October 5, 2009 · 87,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the horn was engaged and failed to function. The failure occurred fifteen minutes after the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was inspected by two independent mechanics. The contact was informed that the electrical components under the air bag required replacement. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle had not…

    ODI 10324164

  • March 22, 2006 · 25,000 miles

    Electrical System · Filler Pipe And Cap · Gasoline

    2001 toyota sienna le, purchased new, started having problems. "check engine" light came on when vehicle had approximately 25,000 plus/minus miles. Under warranty, toyota dealership replaced the oxygen sensor without a charge. However, during this process, the "beep" signal you hear when locking-unlocking the vehicle with remote key was disappeared. This is also fixed under warranty. The "check engine" light came on…

    ODI 10153547

  • June 15, 2004 · 56,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Vsc and engine check light came on. When i brought to dealer. They told me gas cap was not on tight. I thought that was an incorrect diagnosis since the cap was on and i had been filling my gas for more than 3 years. *ak they reset the vsc light and gave me car back after charging me $98. Light came back on one week later.

    ODI 10075432

  • May 15, 2003 · 27,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Our 2001 toyota sienna has problem with the entire electrical system. The lights, interior and exterior, as well as all electrical outlets pulsate. They continuously fluxuate from dim to bright. There are even times when i have it on cruise and press on the brake that the radio goes off temporarily. Toyota has attempted to fix it but now they tell us that this is common with the siennas and avolans that have…

    ODI 10040904

  • August 15, 2002 · 11,000 miles

    Electrical System

    2001 sienna bought new from dealer. Driver side passenger power slide door had problems with 'switch' and ecu 8/2002, 11/2003, 1/2004, 7/2004, 7/2006 4/2007. Those are just the times i brought it in. Other times i just let it go for a while. Toyota fixed part until warranty was up. Now they want me to pay to replace the parts -- parts that continue to fail. Sliding door either does not open via power button, or will…

    ODI 10250566

  • March 5, 2002 · 150 miles

    Electrical System

    1. Electric sliding door opens while driving. Interior lights won't shut off while driving. Check engine light stays on. 2. Driver distraction. 3. Toyota "resets the brain" but it is just a matter of time before it fails again. *ak

    ODI 10075074

  • December 22, 2001

    Electrical System

    Vehicle skid control computer broke and needed to be replaced ($2000). *ak

    ODI 10050963

  • 43,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    Complaint regarding the 2001 toyota sienna driver's side door continuously opens and closes.*mr the only way to stop the door was to disengage the power and close it manually. The dealer determined that the motor that operates the power door and the ecu needed to be replaced at a cost of $1939. The manufacturer has agreed to assist with the cost of the repair, however the consumer's portion is still quit costly. *nm

    ODI 10090262