1998 Toyota Sienna steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Toyota Sienna — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car started making clunking noises when turning the steering wheel. Took it to a mechanic who test drove it and examined the steering. He validated the clunking noise and said he found the steering rack was broken at the mount and needs to be replaced to drive the car safely.”
filed Jun 10, 2015
“I bought a toyota sienna my '98 brand new in may 1998 and still own it. This car also has demonstrated a similar problem ever since I bought the car ' veering to right. The driver has to constantly correct the steering in order to keep the car moving straight. Even after three attempts in '98, '99…”
filed Feb 21, 2010
“Gear shifter mount unit on the steering column broke apart, stranding the vehicle in the middle of the road.”
filed Jun 15, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sienna | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sienna | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 Sienna | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 Sienna | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Sienna | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 Sienna | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 Sienna | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 Sienna | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 Sienna | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 Sienna | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Sienna | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Toyota Sienna
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.