1. Toyota Sienna
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Steering

2001 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 23, 2015 · 131,000 miles

    Power Train · Steering

    [this incident has also been reported to toyota - case # [xxx].] i exited parking lot and turned left to travel north on two-lane street at 5 pm. Immediately after entering the lane, my car began to decelerate. I pressed the accelerator, and it was stuck in position. I tapped the pedal, at which point the pedal locked in the down position, and the car raced forward, with tires screeching. I immediately hit the…

    ODI 10690357

  • September 7, 2011

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to drift from side to side and she was unable to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

    ODI 10424291

  • January 1, 2009 · 45,000 miles

    Owners/Service/Other Manual · Steering · Tires

    I have been complaining for the last 2 years to toyota about my 2002 sienna regarding steering wheel vibration while driving on the highway. They have checked the car and told me they found nothing. The car is dangerous to drive at high speeds. *tr

    ODI 10344536

  • July 21, 2003

    Rotor · Steering

    My brakes have been sqealing for some time now. I've had the rotors turned, dusted, etc. Now it is affecting my steering. I am due to take it in to have this checked out. *ak

    ODI 10028733

  • November 1, 2002 · 4,000 miles

    Power Assist · Steering · Suspension · Tires

    Leased vehicle new in april 2001. To date, have had 11 brake replacements in a period of 21 months. Brakes squealing immediately after being replaced, sounds like a semi coming to stop. Filed under florida lemon law, which dealer said "could not duplicate concern-operating to design & intent". Brakes grind metal to metal after a short period of time. Vibration & uneven, premature tire wear despite several…

    ODI 10003524