2001 Toyota Sienna engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Sienna — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that when driving approximately 60 to 65 mph, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart so it was towed to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised that the engine needed to be…”
filed Aug 24, 2011
“I have a sienna le 2001. 118,000 miles. We have been the only owners since we bought it. We have no perfect record of oil changes but we have done it periodically. About 3-4 months ago, it was running ok, but it blew out white-ish/ blue-ish smoke occasionally (usually when first starting, it didn't…”
filed Aug 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Sienna | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Sienna | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Sienna | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 Sienna | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 Sienna | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 Sienna | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 Sienna | 46 | 2% |
| 2003 Sienna | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 Sienna | 16 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.