2002 Toyota Sienna Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 94860 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 96100 | 500 | Brake pads worn and replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 104780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 90000 | 95 | Rear window motor detached from mount |
| Jan | 2011 | 102300 | 260 | brake lights on, replaced pads and fluid and all ok Running boards rusted through. Removed them and did not replace |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2003 | 54 | mirror cover broke, oil change, rotate tires | |
| Jul | 2003 | 0 | Replace inside handle assembly. Inside latch button on right side sliding door sticking. | |
| May | 2004 | 0 | Outside door handle on right sliding door broke. Replaced outside door handle on right side sliding door and lubed both tracks. | |
| Aug | 2004 | 26 | Oil Change | |
| Oct | 2004 | 0 | Checked suspension. Vehicle feels unstable. New Firestone tires with weaker sidewalls seem to be issue. | |
| Feb | 2005 | 248 | 45,000 Mile Service, replace wiper blades, balance and rotate tires, front end vibration noted by customer, | |
| Mar | 2005 | 0 | Rear brake noise noted by customer. Possibly due to brake dust. | |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | Brake noise noted in rear drums at slow speed, drums are thin and will make some noise, need to order new drums to correct. | |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Noise in rear suspension over bumps. Could not recreate. | |
| Jul | 2006 | 44 | Thumping sound in rear brakes. Removed and cleaned rear drums. Found no problem. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 50 | Parking brake not holding. Replace parking brake pedal assembly. Under warranty, with deductible. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Thumping sound from rear brakes, Parking brake occasionally will not hold, noise from front suspension. No issues found. Order right rear saddle bag cover. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 99 | Replace right rear saddle bag cover. Replace dome light bulb, oil change. Noise in rear brakes. Turn rear drums. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 138 | Replace strut mounts (under warranty), wheel alignment, rental car | |
| Aug | 2007 | 1206 | replace front struts, rear shocks, wheel alignment | |
| Jun | 2010 | 104 | Replaced passenger side door lock sub assembly. Replaced passenger side door handle. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 492 | Replace IAC motor. Car idles rough, stalls. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 231 | Parking brake does not hold at times. Vibration while braking at high speeds. Turned front rotors. Parking brake assembly may need to be replaced again. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 675 | Replace Parking Brake Cables which are hanging up and warping rear drums. Turn rear drums and front rotors. Rental Car | |
| Feb | 2011 | 124000 | 538 | Recommend replacement of rear springs which are collapsing Replacement of rear springs and rental car for day. Springs were collapsing when passengers or goods loaded into rear of van. |
| Sep | 2011 | 132000 | 605 | AC button broke and it was difficult, though not yet impossible to turn on AC. Also changed AC and Alternator belts (wear and tear) that were making noise. |
| Oct | 2011 | 133000 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 133000 | 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. |
| Toyota Sienna in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 83000 | 260 | Replaced front brake pads and had the rotors resurfaced. Vertical rubber gasket on drivers side of windshield came loose and had to be glued back in. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | The rear lift gate latch finally broke, just like everyone else's. A wood screw and a few hours later, fixed. (only repair/problem to date) | |
| Toyota Sienna in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 78720 | 440 | Air conditioning condenser replaced, etc. |
| Dec | 2010 | 83700 | 30 | I find there is excesive vibration at highway speeds, with new tires, balancing and alignment. Tire shops don't seem to think it's a problem. |
| Sep | 2012 | 102300 | 650 | Struts and sway bar links (2). |
| Mar | 2013 | 106640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 84940 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 86800 | 0 | Had brake rotors, brake pads replaced. Replaced all 4 rubber brake lines with braided stainless ones(all parts supplied by me.) Also had check engine light on, diagnosed as post cat o2 sensor - will order this myself. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 101000 | 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! |
| Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 90000 | 428 | It was time for the timing belt at 90K miles, so if I understand, the proactive replacement of the timing belt counts. Bad tire was diagnosed as the source of a vibration issue. There was also a bad brake hose replaced on this visit. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 110000 | 1260 | Replaced front brake pads. Had rotors machined. Replaced rear brake shoes. Had drums machined. Replaced timing belt, tension pulley, thermostat and water pump. Replaced coolant. Replaced thermostat. |
| Dec | 2009 | 112000 | 5 | Bad Battery cable to negative terminal. Corrosion to cable from battery. Cut the cable back and installed a new cable end. Additionally I replaced the battery. At the same time I replaced both lights (one was out on right side). Replaced wiper blades. |
| Apr | 2011 | 131000 | 0 | Corrosion on the negative battery cable connector, Removed the connector from the battery. Removed the connector from the cable(s). cut and stripped cables. Cleaned connector. Reattached and checked. OK |
| Nov | 2011 | 139000 | 100 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | 141000 | 10 | Replaced the cable end on the ground cable to the battery terminal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 806 | Timing belt, water pump. |
| Apr | 2010 | 71000 | 420 | Both front lower control arms worn and squeaking loudly. Both replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 75500 | 950 | Brakes squealing. Replaced front rotors and pads (note that pads were replaced less than one year ago by independent shop, which did not do the job correctly). Replaced rear drums and shoes (worn and glazed). Vehicle braking is like new. |
| Aug | 2011 | 85000 | 200 | Rear door latch and side door handle broke- replaced with dealer parts. |
| Nov | 2011 | 89000 | 350 | Oxygen sensor failed....diagnosed and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 1000 | Rear Wheel Cylinders - Minor Leak, Replaced both Front Brake Pads - 25% worn, Replaced Rear Brake Shoes - 35% worn, Replaced with Front Brake Pads Machined Front Rotors and Rear Drums | |
| Sep | 2007 | 67 | Check Engine Light - P0440 EVAP Code Retrieved Faulty Gas Cap - Replaced | |
| Dec | 2012 | 75640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Sienna 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 54000 | 600 | Front Wheel Bearings replaced. This was discovered after tires were replaced, rotated and front end aligned. Noise and vibration from front suspension initial concern. Problem could not be isolated to left or right side. Both replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 107300 | 525 | Driver's side door handle broken 2nd time, replaced. Happened before in 2008 or 2009. Passengers side plastic inner door handle snapped off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Sienna 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 186000 | 2100 | Van would not shift correctly. Also reverse stopped working all together. What a headache. |
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