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. This is the third time in the past 3 years that this problem has occurred, so it is definitely an actual problem with the hardware of the door latch mechanism itself and not simply a glitch that occurred once or something.
2001 Toyota Sienna body problems
35 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 84,000.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Body: door17
- Body9
- Body: hood1
- Body: door: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Sienna body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
- Risk
- The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. The safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V160000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
- Risk
- This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 01V072000 · Recall details
What 2001 Toyota Sienna owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the hood was shaking violently and unlatched from the vehicle causing the windshield to crack. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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 hanging from the vehicle onto the roadway with wire cutters. The door now is a manual sliding door until the entire motor and steel cable system can be replaced.
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 occupants in extreme danger. If toyota and the federal safety agency was aware that there is a failure in the cables and the manual release of the rear doors, there should have been a safety alert and/or recall of the vehicles for repair of the vans. The failure of the doors is not simply a matter of cosmetic issues, it is potentially hazardous and life threatening. At a minimum, the doors should have allowed for manual opening and closing, if the cables should break. The breaking of the cable, along with the inability to open the door is a defect in workmanship, since the door did not open to allow the passengers to exit the vehicle. I am requesting, along with all of the other owners who have registered complaints, that the agency investigate this matter. At a minimum, the doors should default to manual mode.
I purchased a brand new 2001 toyota sienna xle in 2001. The passenger side power sliding door and the drivers side power sliding door has given us problems since we purchased the car. We had it back to the dealer for the same power door issue at least 11 times. They now want to charge me. The ntsb should force a recall to fix this issue. The door will not open or close and now it will not move at all either by remote or manually. We purchased the dual power sliders as a convenience and now we have inconvenience. We have not been able to use the door properly for years, we have never had the benefit of the power sliding doors that we paid for. I would request that the government investigate the numerous complaints on the various blogs for the same issue described here. We have had this problem for over ten years without a resolution provided by toyota. The doors still do not function. Toyota does not care.
I purchased a brand new 2001 toyota sienna xle in 2001. The passenger side power sliding door has given us problem since we purchased the car. We had it back to the dealer for the same power door issue at least 11 times. They now want to charge me. The ntsb should force a recall to fix this issue. The door will not open or close and now it will not move at all either by remote or manually.
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 manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the spare tire was missing. The contact referenced recall 10v160000 (structure) and was informed that the parts were backordered. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000.
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.
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 because it was no longer in stock. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,770. Updated 11/15/10 *cn the dealer was able to duplicate, but was unable to solve it. Updated 11/26/10
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Sienna body
Does the 2001 Toyota Sienna have body problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the body of the 2001 Toyota Sienna, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Sienna body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 84,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Sienna body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V160000, 01V072000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Sienna have the most body problems?
The Toyota Sienna model years with the most body complaints are 2004 (962 complaints), 2005 (499 complaints) and 2006 (261 complaints).
Other 2001 Toyota Sienna problems
Locks 34Engine 26Electrical 20Brakes 19Tires 14Fuel system 13Acceleration 9Seat belts 9Visibility 9Steering 8Airbags 7Transmission 6Wheels 3Seats 1Suspension 1
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