1997 Toyota Sienna Problems: 2 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1997 Toyota Sienna problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Airbags
1

Problems by type

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Airbags
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Engine seizureOpened April 30, 2002, closed June 20, 2002

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Sienna 18

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Aug 17, 2023 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
Jan 12, 2022 Service bulletinPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
Mar 17, 2021 Service bulletinToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
Feb 3, 2021 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
Apr 7, 2020 Service bulletinObsolete notice
Apr 6, 2020 Service bulletinSupersession notice
Aug 31, 2018 Service bulletinObsolete notice
Jul 31, 2018 Service bulletinRevision notice
Jan 11, 2018 Service bulletinSupersession notice
Nov 21, 2017 Service bulletinObsolete notice

See all 18 bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Sienna

What 1997 Toyota Sienna owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35-40 MPH hit another vehicle head-on. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered from neck and back pain. Damage to vehicle unknown.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · CT

Lock/latch that holds sliding door open has failed.

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Questions about the 1997 Toyota Sienna

Is the 1997 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Sienna, fewer than a typical Sienna model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Toyota Sienna?

Airbags, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Sienna have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Sienna have bad airbags?

The Toyota Sienna model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (307 complaints), 2011 (211 complaints) and 2012 (84 complaints).

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1997 Toyota Sienna problems