1999 Toyota Sienna power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Toyota Sienna — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car was off, the key was not in the ignition. My two year old daughter was in the front of the car. She touched the shifter and it went between park and reverse; the car started rolling down our driveway. She did not press the brake (she is unable to) but the car went into reverse. The van hit…”
filed Jul 27, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota sienna. The contact stated that after shifting into park, the gearing shifter arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repair, who stated that the entire gear shift module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
filed Apr 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sienna | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 Sienna | 8 | 22% |
| 2019 Sienna | 7 | 16% |
| 2018 Sienna | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 Sienna | 36 | 24% |
| 2016 Sienna | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Sienna | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 Sienna | 7 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 Sienna | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 Sienna | 30 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.