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2002 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 78 repairs.
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2002 Toyota Sienna engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (24%)

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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.

2002 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

167000 mi

US $100
Ignition lock cylinder failing to turn intermittently - started with a new key and we'll see how that goes. 
132000 mi

US $45
The bolts holding the O2 sensor furthest from the engine rusted and out popped the sensor. Check engine light came on. Screws were welded onto the exhaust and nuts threaded onto the screws to hold the sensor in place. 
135000 mi

US $178
VVT solenoid was replaced. 
147000 mi

US $210
Replaced the other VVT solenoid. The solenoid on the other bank of cylinders failed in March 2017 
58467 mi

C $67
Check Engine Light - P0440 EVAP Code Retrieved Faulty Gas Cap - Replaced 
110000 mi

US $1260
Replaced timing belt, tension pulley, thermostat and water pump. Replaced coolant. Replaced thermostat. 
183000 mi

US $400
Replaced bank 1 and bank 2 fuel/air sensors 
116680 mi

US $492
Replace IAC motor. Car idles rough, stalls. 
133000 mi Excessive engine shutter when turning into or backing out of parking spaces. In a few cases, engine shutter when coming to a stop after driving with AC on. Dealer could not replicate, said engine idle control was working as expected. 
133000 mi

US $190
Car idles rough when stopping or turning into parking spaces. Mentioned on 2 previous visits but no issue found. Check Engine light came on. Code P0420. Dealer says need new catalytic converter with assembly and IAC sensor. Cost $2890. 
101000 mi

US $259
My 2002 Sienna had oil gelling, diagnosed in 2008 at 80K miles. I decided not to replace engine. Then, at 104K, ck engine & oil lights came on, though oil was not low. Dealer changed oil & lights went off. Next day, engine housing exploded. R.I.P. Sienna! 
65000 mi

US $806
Timing belt, water pump. 
89000 mi

US $350
Oxygen sensor failed....diagnosed and replaced. 
127000 mi

US $300
Downstream O2 sensor replaced. 
141000 mi

US $150
Exhaust leak at flange 
86800 mi Also had check engine light on, diagnosed as post cat o2 sensor - will order this myself.  

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2002 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

190000 mi

US $750
Routine maintenance - oil, oil filter, needed 1 new tire. 

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