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2000 Toyota SiennaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 374 owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Sienna. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (70) and power train (66). The EPA rates it 19 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
19mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Apr 2010
Owner complaints
374
Top: engine and engine cooling
Fuel cost / yr
$3,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Structure

Remedy pending

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.

StructureReported Apr 20, 2010NHTSA 10V160000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

374 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 1999 – Nov 2023
  1. Engine and engine cooling70
  2. Power train66
  3. Structure51
  4. Tires43
  5. Latches/locks/linkages36
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic34
  7. Seat belts21
  8. Vehicle speed control20
  9. Electrical system16

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Sienna model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1998302
1999217
2000374
2001185
2002207
2003116
20042,062
20051,130
20061,017
2007364
2008429
2009207
2010172
2011615
2012247
2013183
2014164
2015233
201676
2017159
201872
201946
202038
20240
20250
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
26
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine and engine cooling

70 reports1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHO DID NOT STATE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 219,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 22, 2011Engine and engine coolingODI 10408475

Power train

66 reports4 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE IGNITION WAS OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INDEPENDENTLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STILL IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 13, 2017Power trainODI 11005152

Structure

51 reports2 crashes1 fire
“WITHIN A TWO MINUTE PERIOD, BOTH SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY FUNCTIONING, SUDDENLY FAILED IN A CLOSED POSITION. THEY COULD NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY USING THE DOOR HANDLES FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, OR BY ATTEMPTING TO ACTUATE THE RIGHT SIDE POWER DOOR. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS HAD NO EFFECT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED MECHANICAL DOOR FAILURE, OR OTHERWISE. NON FUNCTIONING OR JAMMED DOORS SHOULD CONSTITUTE A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IF THE VEHICLES FRONT DOORS WERE COMPROMISED IN A COLLISION, PASSENGERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXIT THROUGH THE REAR DOORS, BUT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WITH THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT. THE FACT THAT THE DOORS CANNOT ALSO BE OPENED USING EXTERIOR HANDLES INCREASES THE RISK OF ENTRAPPING PASSENGERS. TOYOTA SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY RECALL AND REPAIR ALL FAULTY DOORS, OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS FILED HERE AND ON ONLINE FORUMS. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR MYSELF, AS TOYOTA HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO CURRENT RECALLS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2014Electrical system, StructureODI 10637033
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Minivan - 2WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Sienna 2WD
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
162219$3,300468
  • Sienna 2WD
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
    16 city · 22 hwy · $3,300/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Toyota Sienna as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 4124
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2000 Sienna questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Sienna have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2000 Toyota Sienna problems?

Owners filed 374 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (70), power train (66), structure (51). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2000 Toyota Sienna get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Toyota Sienna at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026