1998 Toyota Sienna suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Toyota Sienna — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Started to get clunking/rattling noises on highway that sounded like it was coming from front left driver's side. Reduced speed to 50 mph. About 5 miles from home brake light came on. Pulled over and found brake fluid leaking around front drivers side tire (about 9pm). Slowly drove to mechanic…”
filed Nov 30, 2016
“I have had multiple problems with both sliding doors on my minivan. I had rattles fixed on 3 separate occassions and recently took the van in because the driver side sliding door would not open without putting the weight of my body behind it. The dealer shrugged it off by saying there was a coke…”
filed Oct 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sienna | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Sienna | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 Sienna | 7 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Sienna | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Sienna | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Toyota Sienna
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.