This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Sienna. While shifting into park, the gear shifter detached and the steering column was hanging by a wire. The contact used a screwdriver to shift the vehicle into drive and take it to the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The differential/transmission on my 2000 Toyota Sienna is failing. It was diagnosed at under 100,000 miles. I am the original owner and have completed all required service.
The transmission on my 2000 Toyota Sienna totally failed without warning while on the road which created a dangerous situation of the van having no way of moving. Toyota is aware of this defect in their 2000 vans and issued an extended warranty but my van mileage is over their limit hence they will not cover it.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that her vehicle sporadically loses all electrical power in the interior and exterior. While driving approximately 40 mph, she heard a loud revving noise that grew progressively worse. One week later, she took her vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection and they stated that there was a voluntary recall for the transmission, but she missed it by four months. She is in the process of having her vehicle repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.
I am second owner of Toyota Sienna, 2000.I bought at 32000 miles. Toyota has recall on extended transmission warranty (service bulletin TC03014). Yesterday I was on the way to airport and sitting at a stop light and try to go when the light turned green, the car had some noise coming from it and it didn't moving, I tried different gears and it still didn't move. I was not able to park. Car was moving back so I put safety brake on and I had to tow the car to dealership where it was bought by first owner, next day they call me and tell me it has problem with transmission. I tell them last year when I serviced my car for 36K service to check my car for transmission but they tell me it has no problem related to that, also I give them extended warranty recall letter. Now this car has only 47K miles but just pass period by two months only. But should still cover up to 100K miles extended warranty as per recall letter, but atlant Toyota don't want to fix under that warranty. Do you think such a reputable vehicle to Toyota can have problem at 47K mile for transmission. I ask Toyota North America service telephone no. But they don't give me any info. Is there anybody that can help to cover such a big expense to replace transmission about $. $3500.
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
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My mechanic informs me that the "speed sensor" on my 2000 Toyota Sienna has gone bad and cannot be replaced. She stated that the Sienna's that were manufactured overseas have accessibility to this part, but that those made in the U.S. have no way to replace this defective part. The result of this defect is that I no longer have a reverse gear and she said that first gear will go at any time, and no amount of money can fix. Now car is worthless car.
The latest incident occurred at a stop light, on a 50 mph road, car transmission slipped twice, and then would not move. This is the third transmission. I bought it new from walnut creek Toyota, a 2000 Sienna. At 6000 miles, at 70 mph on the freeway, the transmission grabbed the car throwing the four of us into another lane.it was replaced. At 53,000 or 47000 on the new transmission it began to grind and it was again replaced. 12,000 later at 65,000. The last incident occured. Toyota of walnut creek has stated that they will replace the transmission again. My concern is that there is a defect in the vehicle causing it to shread the transmissions. I no longer feel safe driving this car because the new transmission will fail again and this time there may be an accident. I feel the car has lost all its value.
I backed down the driveway. There was a trash can in the way at the bottom of the driveway, so I put the car in park and hopped out to move the can. I turned to get back in the car and found it moving forward up the driveway. I chased the car up the driveway. It ran over a joggerbuggy and struck a retaining wall before I was able to get into it and stop it.
Toyota 2000 Sienna with 62,000 miles with faithful service, and just had oil change on 8/13/2003, en route to atlanta from Maryland. At charlotte, nc a high pitched whining sound was heard. By the time arrived in atlanta sound was persistent. Took car to Toyota dealership who identified that the transmission as "digesting itself". this same car had an engine sludge at 35K despite oil changes. Car out of service while automatic transmission had to be entirely replaced.
Problems with tire wear, transmission and power steering pump. The vehicle is on it's fourth set of tires at 45,000 miles due to tracking problem. There was a whine coming from the torque converter pump. The transmission shifted to neutral on three occasions. The dealer never mentioned there was early sludge building up in the oil. The engine made noise and vibrated. Dealer notified.
While driving on I-95 at 75-80 mph, the transmission all of the sudden stopped working. The engine races when gas pedal depress and no transmission engagement right in the middle of the highway. Luckily, was able to weave out of harms way and coast to an exit and enough speed to stop at a gas station. Call for tow truck and towed into O'steen Toyota @ brunswick. Long weekend preventing any car rental (all closed) and ended up taking a taxi (58 miles away) all the way to jacksonville airport for a car rental to go back to melbourne, fl. To take on vacation the next day. Car left at O'steen and was told a re-manufactured transmission is replaced and possible thought of pinion gear failure. Since they cannot open up the transmission for any detail look at failure. Serious accident can occur in this kind of failure. Looks like a whole lot of same problems since 2000, why is there no equipment recalls is beyond me.
Fluid leak around the transmission pan gasket. Repaired 3 times by 2 different Toyota dealers. Easy job but maybe it is a deeper problem? transmission did not shift when cold for about 2 miles after the first and second time it was "fixed." After the third time trying to stop the oil leak, they adjusted the throttle cable and now it seems to shift more normally in cold mornings. Since new, the left sliding manual door was hard to open from the inside. After 2 trips for "adjustments" the door is opening correctly.
There were problems with transmission and tire equipment. Mr the vehicle was on it's fourth set of tires due to a tracking problem. There was a whine coming from the torque converter pump. The transmission shifted to neutral on three occasions. Dealer saw indications of early sludge build up in the oil. The engine made noises and vibrated. (dayton/Goodyear)
Vehicle, with no one it it but running, shifted out of park and into reverse (after standing still for at least a full minute or two). Vehicle backed down driveway causing damage to vehicle and house. I'm not a careless person, so I checked your database and see this has happened to others.
Premature automatic transmission failure. My Sienna was making a whining noise at low speeds. Took to dealer and found out I would need a new transmision. Warranty expired at 60,000 - transmission failed at 67,000. Shards of metal present in drip pan. Vehicle was well-maintained and serviced at Toyota dealer at specified service intervals. I am just lucky it did not freeze up while driving on the highway like so many others have experienced. There is a problem with transmissions in 2000 Siennas as is evidenced by all the comments and complaints on various internet sites. Dealer and manufacturer rep did get the price down significantly; however, I feel the manufacturer has a defect and should issue a recall or re-imburse all the people who have experienced this problem.
Transmission failed while driving. My car is a 2000 Toyota Sienna with 24000 miles. The dealer replaced the transmission quickly and the car is still under warranty. However, I found from online web site that the transmission failure is a common problem among 2000 Toyota Siennas.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle for five hours, the transmission woould not shift from park to drive, vehicle was pulled off the road. Dealer replace the transmission.
2000 Toyota Sienna 75000 miles frequent and timely oil changes/maintenance schedules adhered to after hearing a grinding sound after dropping my daughter off at the day care, the van sounded and felt like something broke. It began to jerk forward and I pulled over to the side of the road. We had it towed from this location and we were told by longmont Toyota that we needed the transmission replaced. I find it hard to believe after maintaining the maintenance schedule and normal wear and tear that the transmission has gone out at 75000 miles. At this time we are contacting Toyota for resolution. I see that there are other problems associated with this vehicle and wonder why information has not been provided to the public. This is a safety concern for those consumers who own the 2000 Toyota Sienna.
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- Arlington, VA, USA