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

2001 Toyota Sienna Body Problems

9
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 · 4 records
  • running board · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 24, 2018 · 147,000 miles

    Body

    The driver's side rear sliding door has several times now refused to latch, and when in emergency situation i have locked it and forced it to shut then it will not unlock and it has to be taken apart to be opened and the whole latch and lock mechanism reworked by the mechanic, and in the meantime the door is unable to be opened which is extremely unsafe when i have children in the middle and back rows of the van.…

    ODI 11098879

  • 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

  • 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

  • January 15, 2011 · 101,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the running board on the driver side fractured and collapsed after he stepped onto it to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the running board was rusted underneath and would need replacing. In addition, the dealer advised that the running boards were no longer being manufactured by the original manufacturer. The…

    ODI 10381167

  • September 13, 2010 · 55,000 miles

    Body

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph a metal bar underneath the steps on the side of the vehicle were dragging on the ground. The contact pulled over and noticed that the steps had major rust underneath it. He was concerned that someone could be severely injured. The contact stated that the manufacturer would not cover the repair cost. The failure mileage was 55,000.

    ODI 10355915

  • 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

  • May 1, 2002

    Body

    Sunvisor swings freely and strikes driver in head when turning corner. Appears to be caused by hot weather. Sunvisor was replaced by toyota, but still causes same problem.*ak

    ODI 765642

  • April 1, 2002

    Body

    When making turns driver sunvisor swings out and hits consumer on the head. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, no remedy available.*ak

    ODI 8008397

  • October 6, 2000

    Body

    Sunvisor swings left to right upon turns. Hits driver in the head. When positioned to the side window, it swings to the right. When positioned at front must be hooked or hits driver in head. When driving toward sun must hold visor in position, side window or windshield. Causes driver distraction and safety problems. *ak

    ODI 753688