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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.
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2000 Toyota Sienna repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (25%)

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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 2013

139000 mi

US $400
The switch for raising and lowering the driver and passenger windows failed. 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2009
Mar 2009

115000 mi

US $4000
Oil sludge destroyed engine, main bearing spun, engine replaced w/used engine. 

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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 2010

148000 mi

US $1800
Transmission failure. Replaced with "take out" transmission salvaged from another Sienna 
Jul 2010

149300 mi

US $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 2011

159000 mi

US $300
Engine light was on and car could not pass state emissions test. Replaced catalytic converter with non-Toyota parts. 
Oct 2011

178000 mi

US $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 2013

198000 mi

US $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 2015

221000 mi

US $400
Some wiring and circuitry problems 
Jun 2015

225000 mi

US $1300
Timing chain replaced 
Toyota Sienna in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

130200 mi

C $800
front struts and top plates replaced 
Nov 2017

135780 mi

C $800
front flex pipes and catalytic converter replaced 
Toyota Sienna in Michigan, United States
Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

159000 mi

US $800
Struts 

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2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012

256200 mi

US $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 2014

90000 mi

US $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 2009

108000 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 2009

108000 mi

US $525
Check engine light from bad oxygen sensor. 
Jul 2010

113000 mi

US $1200
Replace flexible y-pipe in exhaust. 
Toyota Sienna in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

111000 mi

US $1000
transmission went out. 
Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2019
May 2014

189000 mi

US $395
Replace driver's side lower ball joint Replaced rear shocks 
Jul 2016

205296 mi

US $290
Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis and recharge AC 

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2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011

127000 mi

US $300
had to have the back latch replaced 

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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 2015

US $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 2015

221000 mi

US $700
Drop tube exhaust pipe broke 
Toyota Sienna in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

160000 mi

US $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 2012

190000 mi
valve cover gasket leak 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2012
Jul 2012

130800 mi

US $120
Flasher relay 
Toyota Sienna in Arizona, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2016
Jan 2010

155800 mi

US $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 2011

155000 mi

US $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 2011

156000 mi

US $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 2011

158000 mi

US $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 2012

161000 mi

US $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 2013

172000 mi

US $315
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
Jan 2014

141000 mi

US $225
Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. Flushed and filled with new fluid. 
Jan 2016

175000 mi
Front control arm main bushings were failing causing bad tire wear 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2012
Jun 2008

54000 mi

US $60
Engine light on. 
Sep 2012

76000 mi

US $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 2008

126000 mi

US $600
Air conditioner compressor failed 
Sep 2009

157000 mi

US $120
Failed to start. Problem traced to battery wiring. 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jul 2022
Aug 2009

211420 mi

C $150
Latch to open rear hatch broke, and had to be replaced.  
May 2012

270260 mi

C $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 2012

279000 mi

C $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 2012

282720 mi

C $400
Rear door latch broke for the second time (previously replaced in 2009) Engine mounts wore out and needed replacing. 
Apr 2013

290860 mi

C $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 2013

295400 mi

C $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 2014

310620 mi

C $130
Radiator Fan Motor L2 was making noises. I decided to replace before it broke completely, mostly because noise was irritating. 
Sep 2014

317440 mi

C $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 2022

433180 mi

C $3077
Catalytic Converter Rear AC lines developed leak. Replaced all lines. 
Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Dec 2011
Aug 2008

84000 mi

US $355
The emission system vapor canister needed to be changed. 
Mar 2009

92000 mi
The exterior handle that opens the sliding door broke. Installed part ordered in Trip 1. 
Sep 2011

125000 mi

US $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 2011

125000 mi

US $879
catalytic converter needed to be replaced 
Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Dec 2009

124000 mi

US $40
replaced broken door handle 
Jul 2010

136000 mi

US $40
Replaced oxygen sensor 
Jan 2011

149000 mi

US $250
Replaced oxygen sensors 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2013
Jun 2012

170000 mi

US $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 2012

178000 mi
Tie-rod needed replacement 
Aug 2013

186000 mi
Water pump issues and leaking oil 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011

112000 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 2012

120400 mi

US $200
When I changed the timing belt, it looks like the mechanic did not put the gasket properly. This had to be replaced. 
Aug 2012

122400 mi

US $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 2010

153000 mi

US $536
Head gasket leaking oil. Hatch door handle broke. 
Feb 2011

164000 mi

US $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 2011

165000 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 2011

165300 mi

US $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 2012

170000 mi

US $588
Air conditioner needed new compressor and charging. 
Jan 2013

163000 mi

US $670
Replace front sway bar links and bushings. 
Toyota Sienna in Wyoming, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2016
Dec 2008

162000 mi

US $300
short stainless muffler section replaced 
Sep 2009

185000 mi

US $200
replace coolant, replace thermostat, maintenance 
Oct 2009

187000 mi

US $550
AC compressor quit, belt seized -- replaced unit w used unit 
Jun 2010

213000 mi

US $440
wheel bearing rear 
Jul 2010

215000 mi

US $200
replaced two rear shocks 
Sep 2010

222000 mi

US $200
wheel bearing front 
May 2011

246000 mi

US $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 2011

264000 mi

US $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 2012

304500 mi

US $240
Wheel bearing plus alignment 
Mar 2012

281000 mi

US $260
Hole in exhaust pipe Rear shock absorbers leaking 
May 2012

289500 mi

US $255
Transmission cooler lines and cooler leaking fluid, replaced lines and cooler. 
Jun 2012

291000 mi

US $110
another hole in exhaust sys 
Jun 2013

314000 mi

US $211
Driver front caliper seized 
Mar 2014

320000 mi

US $88
solenoid kaput; repaired to starter unit itself was done 
Mar 2015

335000 mi

US $104
power steering pump lost fluid 
Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2011
Dec 2009

123000 mi

US $430
Front left wheel bearing/hub had to be replaced. 
Jun 2010

127000 mi

US $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 2011

109000 mi

US $200
Rear brake cylinders replaced 
Aug 2011

111000 mi

US $150
Replaced both window regulators with motors. 
Mar 2014

131000 mi

US $400
Replace oxygen sensor 
Jun 2014

134000 mi

US $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 2011

153000 mi

US $3200
Reverse gear started to slip, noticable on negative slope. 
Jul 2014

193700 mi

US $40
Driver side window motor replacement 
Toyota Sienna in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
Feb 2014

139000 mi

US $250
exhaust 
Apr 2015

144000 mi
transmission failed in March, needed replacement 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

172500 mi

US $1100
Front End 
Oct 2017

217000 mi

US $200
right front [wheel bearing] wear 
Toyota Sienna in West Virginia, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

160000 mi

US $30
Cylinder #3 misfire, replaced all spark plugs and fine. 
Toyota Sienna in Colorado, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2017
Feb 2012

177600 mi

US $55
replaced valve cover gasket 
Sep 2012

189000 mi

US $200
Alternator needed replaced. 
Apr 2013

195700 mi

US $100
Replace battery 
Oct 2013

204700 mi

US $80
Driver window motor replaced 

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2000 Toyota Sienna

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Sienna in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

116000 mi

US $20
Couldn't honk the horn. Removed steering column covers and cleaned/lubricated ball bearing. 
Sep 2013

121000 mi

US $237
The driver's side power window stopped moving. The window regulator assembly was replaced. 

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