2002 Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2002 Toyota Sienna — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the sudden acceleration problem erupted I remember seeing an internal document which related to the rear door latch for siennas. I own a sienna and have had to replace the rear latch twice so far. It just brakes apart and it becomes a real huzzle since the rear door cannot be opened. Toyota…”
filed Dec 15, 2011
“Within a year after buying the 2002 toyota sienna the right side sliding door could not be opened from inside. The left side door has the same problem intermittantly. Neither one has been repaired but are seen as a safety concern in the worst case and a constant nuisance otherwise. The issue was…”
filed Aug 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Sienna | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Sienna | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Sienna | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Sienna | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.