ToyotaSienna2001
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2001 Toyota Sienna Engine Problems

10
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 light · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 27, 2009 · 105,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $5,000 due to oil sludge buildup. Traveling on i-4 from tampa to orlando the check engine light appeared then we heard a tapping from the engine,. I pulled off the road and aaa towed the vehicle and a rental car company picked us up. I had two elderly passengers (in their 80's) with walkers who had to traverse the grass along the interstate to get to the rental…

    ODI 10311876

  • November 27, 2009 · 105,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. While the contact was driving 65 mph he noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the contact heard a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to excessive engine sludge. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.

    ODI 10311871

  • October 11, 2008 · 100,081 miles

    Engine

    Engine oil light came on, then check engine light came on, engine shut off, no oil present in engine. *tr

    ODI 10245235

  • November 5, 2005 · 82,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine of my toyota sienna 2001 with an identified oil sludge problem seized while driving at highway speeds. Vehicle could not be controlled and my toddler threw up in fear as we tried to avoid being smashed into while the car coasted to a stop. Mechanic repeatedly said cam seized, metal filings found, and "could not think of any other reason but the sludge problem." toyota refused to repair the vehicle under…

    ODI 10146013

  • December 19, 2003

    Engine

    Engine check light came on while driving. Took to dealer, had to replace vacuum switch. 2 days later, same problem occurred. *ak

    ODI 10050780

  • June 2, 2003

    Engine

    THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAKED. *JB

    ODI 10022416

  • November 15, 2001 · 50,000 miles

    Engine

    Initially oil leak after oil change. Was told that transmission pan was leaking and paid for replacement. Transmission fluid then started leaking. Returned vehicle to dealer; transmission pan was tightened. Noticed fluid still leaking; returned vehicle to dealership. Dealership could not detect source of fluid leak; placed die in oil and transmission fluids; asked to return vehicle in a few weeks. Returned vehicle…

    ODI 10003059

  • October 1, 2001

    Cooling Unit And Lines · Engine

    Consumer took vehicle for a oil change to dealership. Mechanic dicovered a oil leak underneath vehicle oil pan gasket and a leaking bolt and seal. Engine needs a seal replacements. Also, there is a transmission leak. Front brakes are grinding metal to metal. Dealership is aware of the problems.*ak

    ODI 8001093

  • 17,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine had to be replaced due to an oil sludge build-up. *jb

    ODI 10022413

  • Engine

    Defective engine due to manufacturing defect. *ak

    ODI 10011322