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4T3ZF13C0WU••••••1998 Toyota SIENNA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 1998 Toyota SIENNA build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
220on the model
51builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 3Tires 3Structure 3Latches/locks/linkages 3
What owners of this build wrote
Parking BrakecrashSep 2004
Vehicle was parked on an incline with no keys in park and vehicle rolled through the garage door. Manufacturer was not able to duplicate the defect
StructureMay 2010
The push-button on the inside of the sliding side-doors fails to release. In the case the door is unlocked, this prevents to door from closing. If the door is locked, the button does not release, keeping the door from being unlocked and thus the door cannot be opened
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2010
1998 toyota sienna cannot lock and unlock both rear sliding doors electronically from the lock-and-unlock buttons of the front drive and passenger car doors
Air BagsAug 2004
The air bag light remained illuminating while driving. The dealer informed the consumer the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *jb the seat belt light would come on and the seat belts tensioners were found inoperative. The air bag light would stay on due to sensor failure
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2003
Had sludge in the engine. Engine lost oil and smoke coming out the tail pipe. They rebuilt my engine for free. Saying that I did not change oil frequent enough. I have proof and did change every 4-5000 miles but not with the toyota dealership. My concern is that what did they…
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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 4T3ZF13C0WU027883 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.