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4T3ZF13C02U••••••2002 Toyota SIENNA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota SIENNA build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
144on the model
32builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedLatches/locks/linkages 3Structure 3Electrical System 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2013
The contact owns a 2002 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while sitting with the vehicle at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle was pushed forward and the contact crashed into the rear of the…
StructurecrashJan 2010
Passenger side power door jammed, would not open after slow speed crash which knocked off the outside door handle. Toyota of santa barbara, ca took a week and charged $2500 to fix just the power electrical door, no body work (that was extra). Door has never worked properly ever…
Power TrainAug 2010
On august 15, 2010 with the 2002 toyota sienna in park and with no key in the steering wheel a two year old was able to remove the gear shift from park allowing the vehicle to begin to move backwards. Several people were close by and were able to stop the vehicle which was…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2009
The contact owns a 2002 toyota sienna. Whenever the charcoal canister or any minor malfunction occurred in the vehicle the traction control was deactivated. The traction control also deactivated when the fuel cap was not replaced properly on the fuel tank. The failure has…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2009
Toyota sienna van appeared to have sudden acceleration problem when stopped at stop sign. Engine revved up as accelerator was about to be applied, so I had to apply brakes as car was making sudden movements. Quickly put car into neutral position
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T3ZF13C02U452031 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.