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2000 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2000 Toyota Sienna repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 102 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Toyota Sienna
Engine not specified
| Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013139000 miUS $400 | The switch for raising and lowering the driver and passenger windows failed. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 2009115000 miUS $4000 | Oil sludge destroyed engine, main bearing spun, engine replaced w/used engine. | ||
2000 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2010148000 miUS $1800 | Transmission failure. Replaced with "take out" transmission salvaged from another Sienna | ||
| Jul 2010149300 miUS $800 | Replaced two Fuel Ratio Sensors. Old ones were broken, which caused misfires in Cylinders 1, 3 and 5. This mimicked significant transmission problems, dropped fuel efficiency, burned fuel in the exhaust pipes and put fuel in the oil. | ||
| Jan 2011159000 miUS $300 | Engine light was on and car could not pass state emissions test. Replaced catalytic converter with non-Toyota parts. | ||
| Oct 2011178000 miUS $250 | Handle broke on the mini-van's back door/gate, so that the rear could not be opened. No other way to open it. Handle mechanism replaced - parts salesman said it was a common problem on older Siennas. | ||
| Mar 2013198000 miUS $1300 | Stuck PCV Valve and wear fouled the spark plugs, wiring, fuel filter, fuel injectors, which created misfires and sludge build up in throttle body and intake manifold. Replaced plugs, wires, PCV valve, filter, coils boots, grommets & gaskets | ||
| Mar 2015221000 miUS $400 | Some wiring and circuitry problems | ||
| Jun 2015225000 miUS $1300 | Timing chain replaced | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017130200 miC $800 | front struts and top plates replaced | ||
| Nov 2017135780 miC $800 | front flex pipes and catalytic converter replaced | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Michigan, United States Jun 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022159000 miUS $800 | Struts | ||
2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012256200 miUS $821 | Car ignition became unreliable and finally would not work. Two parts were replaced. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Aug 201490000 miUS $296 | Van died in traffic. Just a click when turning key. Negative battery cable was melting negative battery post. Assumed internal short in starter. Installed new starter and battery. Now works like new. Very easy starter to replace. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Tennessee, United States Feb 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| May 2009108000 mi | At just over 100,000 miles it began making a clacking kind of noise in the engine. The dealer said it was caused by defective rods and the repair would be over $6000. Traded it instead of repairing. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009108000 miUS $525 | Check engine light from bad oxygen sensor. | ||
| Jul 2010113000 miUS $1200 | Replace flexible y-pipe in exhaust. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Kentucky, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010111000 miUS $1000 | transmission went out. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2019 | |||
| May 2014189000 miUS $395 | Replace driver's side lower ball joint Replaced rear shocks | ||
| Jul 2016205296 miUS $290 | Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis and recharge AC | ||
2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011127000 miUS $300 | had to have the back latch replaced | ||
2000 Toyota Sienna 3dr Minivan, ext.
194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Sienna in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $1100 | Valve gasket covers leaking oil Alternator belt tensioner failed and it, the alternates and all the belts were replaced along with the timing belt and water pump | ||
| Jun 2015221000 miUS $700 | Drop tube exhaust pipe broke | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012160000 miUS $50 | engine shut off when gas pedal release. replaced fuel pump and fuel filter but not successful. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012190000 mi | valve cover gasket leak | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012130800 miUS $120 | Flasher relay | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Arizona, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2010155800 miUS $100 | Both intake and exhaust valves on cylinder #6 were out of tolerance causing a click that was getting louder. Dealer pulled valve cover and adjusted valves only on that cylinder, others were fine. | ||
| Jun 2011155000 miUS $115 | Passenger rear view mirror broke, possibly from AZ heat, and was flapping back and forth. Purchased new mirror and installed. However, I went through 3 aftermarket mirrors to get one that does not vibrate. | ||
| Jul 2011156000 miUS $450 | CV boot was missing, and bad vibrations coming from the front end. Shop replaced right hand CV joint. Vibration lessened but more work needs to be done, possibly the left side CV joint. | ||
| Sep 2011158000 miUS $530 | Rear engine mount failed quite a while ago but noise and vibration got worse over time and became almost unbearable. It was replaced and vehicle felt like brand new! | ||
| Jan 2012161000 miUS $293 | Vehicle temp would start to rise when idling or moving slow. Thermostat was not working properly. Dealer couldn't find the problem at first, but on the second day was duplicated and fixed. | ||
| Sep 2013172000 miUS $315 | Alternator failed and was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014141000 miUS $225 | Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. Flushed and filled with new fluid. | ||
| Jan 2016175000 mi | Front control arm main bushings were failing causing bad tire wear | ||
| Toyota Sienna in California, United States May 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 200854000 miUS $60 | Engine light on. | ||
| Sep 201276000 miUS $90 | Car would not crank and start. Remove battery and starter and they check ok at O'Reilley Parts Store. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jun 2008126000 miUS $600 | Air conditioner compressor failed | ||
| Sep 2009157000 miUS $120 | Failed to start. Problem traced to battery wiring. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 2009211420 miC $150 | Latch to open rear hatch broke, and had to be replaced. | ||
| May 2012270260 miC $1850 | Replaced all shock absorbers and bushings due to uneven tire wear and clunking front end noise. This is my first major repair to this vehicle. 433,000kms and can't complain. Drives quietly again. :-) Hopefully for another 433,000kms... ;-) | ||
| Sep 2012279000 miC $700 | Engine gaskets & camshaft seals began leaking oil last year (less than 1/2 litre between oil changes) due to age. I waited until timing belt service last month to replace gaskets & seals as well. 280,000 miles/450,000 kms and all is well! | ||
| Dec 2012282720 miC $400 | Rear door latch broke for the second time (previously replaced in 2009) Engine mounts wore out and needed replacing. | ||
| Apr 2013290860 miC $45 | Engine oil consumption increased, and an attempt to ascertain why resulted in the decision to replace the PCV valve. This only partially solved the problem. | ||
| Jul 2013295400 miC $2300 | AC was blowing weak so a recharge fixed it up. Exhaust cracked and rattling. Improper motor mount repair in December cracked exhaust. All pipes from the manifold back to the catalytic converter were replaced. Update: kept rattling because aftermarket exhaust didn't fit right. | ||
| Jun 2014310620 miC $130 | Radiator Fan Motor L2 was making noises. I decided to replace before it broke completely, mostly because noise was irritating. | ||
| Sep 2014317440 miC $600 | Oil pan drain plug was stripped after so many oil changes. Also, oil pan was dented and leaked. Dealer recommended replacing oil pan, so it was done. | ||
| May 2022433180 miC $3077 | Catalytic Converter Rear AC lines developed leak. Replaced all lines. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Aug 200884000 miUS $355 | The emission system vapor canister needed to be changed. | ||
| Mar 200992000 mi | The exterior handle that opens the sliding door broke. Installed part ordered in Trip 1. | ||
| Sep 2011125000 miUS $50 | The seam weld that held the muffler to the catalytic converter broke clean. Had to re-weld. 2 ignition coils died. The driver's side mirror began to swing back and forth freely. | ||
| Dec 2011125000 miUS $879 | catalytic converter needed to be replaced | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2009124000 miUS $40 | replaced broken door handle | ||
| Jul 2010136000 miUS $40 | Replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Jan 2011149000 miUS $250 | Replaced oxygen sensors | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $450 | Timing belts had to be replaced then a $2 alternator bracket bolt broke from age when tried to remove it that cost $200 in labor to repair. Got a nice courtesy car as it too 4 days to repair. | ||
| Dec 2012178000 mi | Tie-rod needed replacement | ||
| Aug 2013186000 mi | Water pump issues and leaking oil | ||
| Toyota Sienna in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011112000 mi | Check engine light as a result of engine oil being consumed a lot. I need to take it to a mechanic and may have to replace a gasket or something else on the engine. | ||
| May 2012120400 miUS $200 | When I changed the timing belt, it looks like the mechanic did not put the gasket properly. This had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2012122400 miUS $7000 | While going up a hill, engine seized and started making noices. I got the car towed to the mechanic and he informed me that I have to replace the engine. We replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Indiana, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2010153000 miUS $536 | Head gasket leaking oil. Hatch door handle broke. | ||
| Feb 2011164000 miUS $1196 | Replaced Air Fuel Sensor. Hood prop rod and clip broken, replaced. Sliding door handle assembly comes out of door if pulled too hard. Fuel system and throttle body cleaning. Brake system flush. Rear shocks leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 2011165000 mi | Transmission pan gasket leak: ~$380 to fix. Planning to trade in car. Oil leak under timing cover: $300-$500. Not putting more money into the vehicle. Planning to trade in car. A/C not working well (only up to 70 degrees F). Perhaps a leak in the hoses. Estimated $140 repair. Not putting more money into the vehicle. Planning to trade in car. Timing belt needs replacing: $322 estimate. Not putting more money into the vehicle. Planning to trade in car. | ||
| Aug 2011165300 miUS $1785 | Transmission fluid leaking from pan gasket. Replaced gasket. Will recheck at next service to see if main seal is leaking. Waterpump, cam seals, and crank seals were leaking. Replaced parts as part of timing belt service. Air conditioning system doesn't cool down below 80 degrees. Might be slow leak. | ||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $588 | Air conditioner needed new compressor and charging. | ||
| Jan 2013163000 miUS $670 | Replace front sway bar links and bushings. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Wyoming, United States Sep 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Dec 2008162000 miUS $300 | short stainless muffler section replaced | ||
| Sep 2009185000 miUS $200 | replace coolant, replace thermostat, maintenance | ||
| Oct 2009187000 miUS $550 | AC compressor quit, belt seized -- replaced unit w used unit | ||
| Jun 2010213000 miUS $440 | wheel bearing rear | ||
| Jul 2010215000 miUS $200 | replaced two rear shocks | ||
| Sep 2010222000 miUS $200 | wheel bearing front | ||
| May 2011246000 miUS $64 | rusty contacts on circuit to starter, DEAD car; repair garage cleaned battery and other connections, all well again. cleaned battery and other connections, restored elec | ||
| Sep 2011264000 miUS $500 | Brakes front pad and front rotors also wheel bearing. Also damaged ABS sensor (suspect independent shop), repair cost additional 109.00 at dealer. | ||
| Jan 2012304500 miUS $240 | Wheel bearing plus alignment | ||
| Mar 2012281000 miUS $260 | Hole in exhaust pipe Rear shock absorbers leaking | ||
| May 2012289500 miUS $255 | Transmission cooler lines and cooler leaking fluid, replaced lines and cooler. | ||
| Jun 2012291000 miUS $110 | another hole in exhaust sys | ||
| Jun 2013314000 miUS $211 | Driver front caliper seized | ||
| Mar 2014320000 miUS $88 | solenoid kaput; repaired to starter unit itself was done | ||
| Mar 2015335000 miUS $104 | power steering pump lost fluid | ||
| Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009123000 miUS $430 | Front left wheel bearing/hub had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2010127000 miUS $600 | A/C ceased working in May, at which time $150 freon+dye installed. Within two weeks, it all leaked out but identified condenser as the culprit. $600 for condenser and more freon/dye. Three weeks later, it's still working. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jan 2011109000 miUS $200 | Rear brake cylinders replaced | ||
| Aug 2011111000 miUS $150 | Replaced both window regulators with motors. | ||
| Mar 2014131000 miUS $400 | Replace oxygen sensor | ||
| Jun 2014134000 miUS $200 | Replaced left front wheel bearing. I bought the bearing, removed the part holding the bearing and had a local shop replace the bearing then reinstalled the spindle. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Maine, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Sep 2011153000 miUS $3200 | Reverse gear started to slip, noticable on negative slope. | ||
| Jul 2014193700 miUS $40 | Driver side window motor replacement | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 2014139000 miUS $250 | exhaust | ||
| Apr 2015144000 mi | transmission failed in March, needed replacement | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2013172500 miUS $1100 | Front End | ||
| Oct 2017217000 miUS $200 | right front [wheel bearing] wear | ||
| Toyota Sienna in West Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012160000 miUS $30 | Cylinder #3 misfire, replaced all spark plugs and fine. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 2012177600 miUS $55 | replaced valve cover gasket | ||
| Sep 2012189000 miUS $200 | Alternator needed replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013195700 miUS $100 | Replace battery | ||
| Oct 2013204700 miUS $80 | Driver window motor replaced | ||
2000 Toyota Sienna
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Sienna in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013116000 miUS $20 | Couldn't honk the horn. Removed steering column covers and cleaned/lubricated ball bearing. | ||
| Sep 2013121000 miUS $237 | The driver's side power window stopped moving. The window regulator assembly was replaced. | ||
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