1998 Toyota Sienna visibility problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Toyota Sienna — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear windshield spontaneously shattered while driving on an open country road , no overhanging trees or overpasses), with other traffic present. No sign of any impact. Sounded like a thump", then looked back to see the windshield shattered. Pulled over as my daughter and son who was in the back row…”
filed May 10, 2007
“Second failure of window electric motors. First occurred approximately one year ago--driver's side motor replaced. Second is current. Was told by dealer that motor would have to be replaced on passenger side. Was told no recall or service bulletins issued by toyota even though dealers service…”
filed Jun 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Sienna | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 Sienna | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Sienna | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Sienna | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 Sienna | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 Sienna | 4 | 2% |
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.