2000 Toyota Sienna: brake failure

Filed Jul 30, 2023 · Brakes · MA

I had my car's brake lines replaced at McGee Toyota in Hanover MA on June 20, 2023. On July 19, 2023, my wife and I had just exited the interstate, and were stopping at a grocery store on our way home. I tried to brake upon entering the parking lot and the brake pedal sank to the floor. There was no resistance when I tried pumping the brakes. Fortunately, I was traveling at a slow speed and there were no moving cars in the lot, so I was able to safely stop the car without an accident. I had the car towed to McGee for repairs and the next day was told the catastrophic brake failure was due to a defective part. Since this would likely have had much more serious consequences such as serious injuries or worse if the failure occurred on the exit ramp or at the busy state highway intersection in front of the grocery store, I wanted to report it to be sure it doesn't happen to someone else.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota sienna. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would only shift into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic stated that the transmission was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. Updated 10/2/14*cn the consumer stated the brakes failed multiple times mostly in winter and the transmission failed without warning. Updated 3/9/2015

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · NC · crash

I was driving in town on dry pavement on a relatively flat street. I started braking for a stop light. The ABS system kicked in and was making that awful pulsing noise that it usually makes on icy roads. Then suddenly there were no brakes at all. I think the pedal went to the floor. I could not brake and ran into the car in front of me. We pulled into a parking lot and then the brakes were working fine. On the drive to the repair place they worked. They could not find anything wrong. I'm scared to drive it.

Filed Sep 5, 2005 · Brakes · 69,875 miles · CO

I was driving the 2000 sienna xle minivan and the brakes failed. It took a lot of pressure to push the brake in and the brake did not work. Nothing happened. I had to use both feet pushing down to get the minivan to stop. This problem came on all of a sudden. I took it in to our mechanic and he said it was a failure of the power brake booster. I called toyota to see if they would assist with the repair. Toyota said their final answer was that it was not covered by the warranty as it only covered the drive train. Our engine and transmission have already been replaced under warranty! But toyota would not cover this additional failure -- the car is a lemon, clearly. So I had to pay $1350 to have the brake booster replaced. Then the problem was still there! The brakes failed the day I picked it up from the shop. The mechanic tested it again and again and said he could not reproduce the failure. I have taken the minivan home, but I have two small children and am terrified to drive it for fear of their safety. Help!

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Brakes · 48,300 miles · NY

The vehicle experienced a brake problem. The calipers were missing the retaining rings. The rubber boots were pulled into the brake cylinder which caused brake failure. The toyota mfr refused to acknowledge the problem. *nm the consumer was unaware of the low brake fluid function given through the emergency brake light indication. The vehicle was losing fluid at a slow rate more so in the right wheel than in the left. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the consumer stated the dust boot retaining rings on the calipers were never installed at the manufacturer

Filed Sep 13, 1999 · Brakes · FL

Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle several times.