2000 Toyota Sienna: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 363 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Sienna describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2020
3
2019
2
2018
4
2017
10
2016
1
2015
4
2014
3
2013
2
2012
4
2011
10
2010
6
2009
1
2008
4
2007
4
2006
5
2005
3
2004
10
2003
2
2002
2
2001
3
2000
7
1999
1
1998
4

What owners say

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 Jul 27, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2000 toyota sienna has an on/off engine light problem. *nj consumer is adding information. *nj 7/24/09 the consumer was told the ignition coil needed to be replaced, but after it was replaced, the engine light came back on. The spark plugs and wires were changed but to no avail. The consumer stated the vehicle runs poorly and it also stalls. The consumer discovered a website where other years of the toyota sienna were recalled for the same problem. Recall 98e035000.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Transmission · 47,942 miles · NJ

While shifting gears the gear shifter became loose and broke. This caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. *ak the gear shifter broke when placed in park.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Engine · 72,844 miles · NC

Toyota sienna ls, year 2000, approx 73000 miles. Always serviced by toyota, electrical system / engine not modified or altered. Drove last friday morning (july 16, 2004) from nc to the dc area. Just before dc, car completely stalled 3 times on I-95, at interstate speed, approx 15 to 20 minutes apart. Each time, the ABS and low tire pressure dashboard light came on. Clock flashed. No check engine light came on. The car recovered within 2 to 3 seconds while moving, but lost speed, as the engine was not running. Radio was not turned on, not sure if it would have lost power also. Could duplicate one stall by turning the headlights on while moving. Again, engine stalled for 2 to 3 seconds, ABS and low tire pressure dashboard light came on. I'm not totally sure, but I think that the RPM and the odometer needle went back to 0 during the engine stalls. But again, I'm not 100% sure on the odometer needle going to "0" , as it all happened fairly fast. Repair attempts: drove to the nearest toyota dealer in dc on the same day, car stalled again as we drove into the dealer ship and came to a complete stand still. (toyota of stafford, tel: 1‑540‑720‑4700, repair ticket 16153) they test drove car for 2 x 20 mins, found no problem, computer did not log any error codes what so ever according to dealer. Drove back to nc, went to toyota dealer in durham, nc today (july 19). Dealer told me that there is nothing they can do, unless the car is stalling right now and told us to return once the "check engine" light is on. It is very disappointing for me that the dealers can not locate this problem and that there is apparently no procedure from toyota for finding critical problems that do not show up in the computer log. It is certainly no fun to have an engine stalling on I-95, while the 18 wheelers catch up with you.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Engine · NC

While driving between 60 to 65 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled out without any warning, which caused loss of steering, and brakes. This incident happened three times on the same day while driving long hours. Vehicle was taken to two different dealerships, and they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Vehicle stalled ,and left consumer and passenger stranded on highway due to failure of transmission. Dealer pulled out transmission, and sent it back to factory to get investagated. A new transmission was put on, and about 1000 miles afterward wheel bearing failed.

Filed Oct 28, 1999 · MA

Whenever the air conditioner is turned on vehicle would stall out. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic to not use air conditioner. The compressor went out & needed replacing. This was what probably caused the vehicle to stall out.