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1998 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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1998 Toyota Sienna repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

Toyota in Georgia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012

191000 mi

US $800
replaced shocks and struts 
Jul 2012

191000 mi

US $70
Key would no longer turn in ignition. Needed a new key made. wheel balance 
Toyota in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

213900 mi

C $600
Start spend more gas 
Toyota in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

306000 mi

US $180
Third altenator I've replaced in this van. 
Toyota in Ohio, United States
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
Mar 2014

326000 mi

US $600
Most of the exhaust system replaced, cut noise in half, but not enough, and only temporarily reset check engine light-- dealer didn't replace one of the pipes he should have 
Toyota in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

148000 mi
replaced the passenger side front wheel bearing myself and may have to eventually replace the driver side front wheel bearing as well. does not make any noise at this point in time. 
Toyota in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011

214000 mi

US $240
Passenger window control not able to raise window but was able lower. Power window motor and regulator replaced. 
Toyota in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

357000 mi

US $1240
Replace Valve cover with newly designed valve cover, unrelated work. 

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1998 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota in Illinois, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

149 mi

US $50
changed pads 
Jun 2022

160000 mi

US $350
Rear shoes and cylinders were changed new battery install replaced starter 
Toyota in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012

178100 mi

US $280
check engine light on due to faulty O2 sensor. Needed to turn off light to pass inspection. 
Toyota in Michigan, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
May 2012

136100 mi
Adjust trunk lid. Wasn't aligned properly. 
Toyota in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2012

123200 mi

US $400
Replace leaky valve cover gasket Front worn wheel bearing replaced 
Dec 2012

126000 mi

US $200
Exhaust manifold downpipe hole needed repair 
Toyota in Ohio, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2021
Feb 2014

198000 mi

US $78
Upstream oxygen sensor gone, needing replacement 

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1998 Toyota Sienna Repair Histories

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