1998 Toyota Sienna tires problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Toyota Sienna — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It appears that toyota has created artificial obstacles to prevent my obtainment of an eligible reimbursement for recall (safety recall a9e - tire carrier cable) repairs. In response to the recall notice I had the cable inspected then contacted toyota in accordance with the recall letter but I was…”
filed Aug 12, 2014
“Tire seemed out of balance at narrow range of speeds (60-65mph), but smooth at 68mph for months; recently noticed vehicle rocking when cold and at low speeds; today saw an outward bulge in rear tire tread (directionally outward from axle). Am seeking a replacement tire before tread separation. *tr”
filed Mar 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be…
Toyota PRO19-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2022
Tires problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Sienna | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Sienna | 33 | 5% |
| 2010 Sienna | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 Sienna | 11 | 5% |
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.