1998 Toyota Sienna tires problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Toyota Sienna — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It appears that toyota has created artificial obstacles to prevent my obtainment of an eligible reimbursement for recall (safety recall a9e - tire carrier cable) repairs. In response to the recall notice I had the cable inspected then contacted toyota in accordance with the recall letter but I was…”
filed Aug 12, 2014
“Tire seemed out of balance at narrow range of speeds (60-65mph), but smooth at 68mph for months; recently noticed vehicle rocking when cold and at low speeds; today saw an outward bulge in rear tire tread (directionally outward from axle). Am seeking a replacement tire before tread separation. *tr”
filed Mar 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Sienna | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Sienna | 33 | 5% |
| 2010 Sienna | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 Sienna | 11 | 5% |
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.