2000 Toyota Sienna: complete transmission failure

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 Oct 17, 2009 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · TX

I purchased my sienna in 2001. It is a 2000 toyota sienna ls which currently has 150k miles. In 2002 I began to have issues with my rear brakes since this time I have had my brakes inspected every year due to grinding noises and squeaking. The first 2 times I've taken my van in they have inspected the rear brakes and said they are fine, just dusty and the claimed to have cleaned them. In 2008 however they sounded so bad and seemed very dangerous as they were still making grinding noises. I took my van to christian bothers and they redid my rear brakes... (oh, the ABS light as been on all this time as well) maybe a week went by and the problem persisted. I took my van back a month later ( my transmission went out that same week and that's how long it took to get my van back)!! They inspected my brakes again and didn't see anything wrong, they were fine and they couldn't explain why they were making noise or why my ABS light was on. I just cross my fingers every year that my van will pass inspection! Thus far I have not had any accidents but am very afraid to drive my car on a wet road, when I apply the brakes on a wet road they pop and the van barely stops. I've had this issue for a long time, I know toyota is a good manufacturer or I would not have purchased a toyota.. But I can say for sure, I will not by another one I'm switching to honda or buying american.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · GA

I am second owner of toyota sienna, 2000 .I bought at 32000 miles. Toyota has recall on extended transmission warranty (service bulletin tc03014) . Yesterday I was on the way to airport and sitting at a stop light and try to go when the light turned green, the car had some noise coming from it and it didn't moving , I tried different gears and it still didn't move. I was not able to park. Car was moving back so I put safety brake on and I had to tow the car to dealership where it was bought by first owner, next day they call me and tell me it has problem with transmission. I tell them last year when I serviced my car for 36k service to check my car for transmission but they tell me it has no problem related to that, also I give them extended warranty recall letter. Now this car has only 47k miles but just pass period by two months only . But should still cover up to 100k miles extended warranty as per recall letter , but atlant toyota don't want to fix under that warranty. Do you think such a reputable vehicle to toyota can have problem at 47k mile for transmission. I ask toyota north america service telephone no. But they don't give me any info. Is there anybody that can help to cover such a big expense to replace transmission about $. 3500.00.

Filed Mar 4, 2006 · Transmission · TN

2000 toyota sienna le needs new transmission. Has 73,000 mi.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · CA

The latest incident occurred at a stop light, on a 50 MPH road, car transmission slipped twice, and then would not move. This is the third transmission. I bought it new from walnut creek toyota, a 2000 sienna. *ak at 6000 miles, at 70 MPH on the freeway, the transmission grabbed the car throwing the four of us into another lane.it was replaced. At 53,000 or 47000 on the new transmission it began to grind and it was again replaced. 12,000 later at 65,000. The last incident occured. Toyota of walnut creek has stated that they will replace the transmission again. My concern is that there is a defect in the vehicle causing it to shread the transmissions. I no longer feel safe driving this car because the new transmission will fail again and this time there may be an accident. I feel the car has lost all its value.

Filed Feb 8, 2003 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · IN

Premature automatic transmission failure. My sienna was making a whining noise at low speeds. Took to dealer and found out I would need a new transmision. Warranty expired at 60,000 - transmission failed at 67,000. Shards of metal present in drip pan. Vehicle was well-maintained and serviced at toyota dealer at specified service intervals. I am just lucky it did not freeze up while driving on the highway like so many others have experienced. There is a problem with transmissions in 2000 siennas as is evidenced by all the comments and complaints on various internet sites. Dealer and manufacturer rep did get the price down significantly; however, I feel the manufacturer has a defect and should issue a recall or re-imburse all the people who have experienced this problem.

Filed Feb 1, 2003 · Transmission · 24,074 miles · CA

Transmission failed while driving. My car is a 2000 toyota sienna with 24000 miles. The dealer replaced the transmission quickly and the car is still under warranty. However, I found from online web site that the transmission failure is a common problem among 2000 toyota siennas. Ts

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Transmission · 35,846 miles · CO

Consumer states while driving the vehicle for five hours, the transmission woould not shift from park to drive, vehicle was pulled off the road. Dealer replace the transmission. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While on the freeway and without warning, the van suddenly stopped moving. It had to be towed to the dealer for repair. The transmission was replaced and the dealer provided exceptional service. My concern is that there is a problem with the design of the transmission itself which causes these failures. It is very dangerous as it disables the van without warning. We were very lucky that we were able to roll the van off to the side of the freeway before anyone got hurt.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Transmission · CA

While driving in interstate 15 at 70 MPH,I suddenly lost speed and tachometer went up.the engine running but speed going down.I just use inertia to pull into the median. Dealer said they have to replace transmission.this is a serious safety problem,please act asap.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Transmission went out at 75 MPH/tachometer went to zero, and engine kept running. Dealer informed consumer that she was # 49 on waiting list for a transmission which was on back order.

Filed Mar 4, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Complete and permanent transmission failure. Vehicle suddenly and permanently lost ability to accelerate/transmission disengaged while traveling on interstate at 65mph. Barely coasted to side of road while trying to avoid traffic bearing down on us (two adults and three small children). We have now discovered that this defect with siennas, was known as early as june 2000. This defect usually causes complete transmission failure during sustained highway speeds. Toyota was negligent in not warning owners of this extremely hazardous defect. Our vehicle is now about 300 miles from our home, with no fix currently available from toyota.