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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%)

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2002 Toyota Sienna suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 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

236000 mi

US $200
The bushing had disintegrated. The car wasn't worth fixing. 
172000 mi

US $100
sway bar broken. replaced 
174000 mi

US $175
Front lower control arm bushings were shot. Easy job. 
209900 mi

US $150
Front struts were completely shot so I bought both drivers and passengers side strut assemblies. 
37308 mi Checked suspension. Vehicle feels unstable. New Firestone tires with weaker sidewalls seem to be issue. 
58511 mi Noise in rear suspension over bumps. Could not recreate. 
69679 mi

US $138
Replace strut mounts (under warranty), wheel alignment, rental car 
74585 mi

US $1206
replace front struts, rear shocks, wheel alignment 
124000 mi

US $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. 
102300 mi

C $650
Struts and sway bar links (2). 
112840 mi At least one of the sway bar links replaced a year ago broke and was replaced under warranty. 
128220 mi

C $220
Replaced two sway bar links. One was broken, the other worn. Had them replaced two years ago. 
154380 mi

C $200
sway bar links. They seem to come apart once a year. Starting to get frustrating. 
154380 mi

C $1300
many other front end parts and brakes. 
70700 mi

US $420
Both front lower control arms worn and squeaking loudly. Both replaced.  
122000 mi

US $800
Replace front struts and rear shocks. 

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2002 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

190000 mi

US $450
Brake warning light came on. Low air pressure gauge had been on for awhile. They repaired/replaced bearings in the rear wheel/axle. Solved the problem and I was quite happy. 
54000 mi

US $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. 

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2002 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems

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