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2001 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (10%)

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2001 Toyota Sienna electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (35%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (29%)

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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.

2001 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

226000 mi

US $600
replaced alternator 
145800 mi

US $200
2 leaks in AC system, front and rear. Recharge was lasting a month or so. 
146000 mi

US $500
MIL bulb burned out. 
103700 mi

US $130
Ignition tumbler was stuck, so had to tow. Toyota split wafer design failed (lots of stories on the web), causing tumbler to jam. Very difficult to get key to turn enough to remove tumbler. Repaired failed part. 
245000 mi

US $90
Alternator failed, replaced 
270000 mi

US $200
Low air warning device. 
299000 mi

US $600
Condenser 2 yrs old failed repair successful 
155000 mi

US $900
Air conditioning stopped working, when gas replaced, only working in rear, not in front.  
76000 mi Cruise control does not operate due to an inoperable actuator motor. 
130000 mi

US $500
Replaced multiple interior and exterior bulbs 
130000 mi

US $200
Replaced window motor 
198500 mi low refrigerant.rnrecharge system 
68000 mi

US $245
Air conditioner condenser was replaced. A/C system was evacuated and recharged. 
188000 mi Battery cables loose causing starting problem. Also replaced brakes 

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2001 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

118000 mi

US $350
Replaced Alternator for the second time. The first replacement lasted 3 years and was a Toyota service part. This time it's an off the shelf rebuild from NAPA. I can already say that the Napa doesn't have the bearing whine that the Toyota had. 

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2001 Toyota Sienna 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

133300 mi

US $50
Added refrigerant. 
140000 mi

US $500
electrical door motor passenger side replaced with part from salvage yard. 

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2001 Toyota Sienna Electrical Problems

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