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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T3ZF13C31U••••••2001 Toyota SIENNA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2001 Toyota SIENNA build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
128on the model
33builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 6Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMar 2011
The contact owns a 2001 toyota sienna. While applying pressure to the brakes, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the ABS motor. The brakes did not engage and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the…
StructureJan 2011
The contact owns 2001 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the running board on the driver side fractured and collapsed after he stepped onto it to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the running board was rusted underneath and would need…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2008
Our 2001 toyota sienna has been experiencing gas pedal problems for the last two years. From a stopped position, the gas pedal sticks until excessive pressure is applied. When the accelerator finally engages, the car lurches forward. This problem makes the vehicle frightening to…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2005
The engine of my toyota sienna 2001 with an identified oil sludge problem seized while driving at highway speeds. Vehicle could not be controlled and my toddler threw up in fear as we tried to avoid being smashed into while the car coasted to a stop. Mechanic repeatedly said cam…
SteeringJul 2003
My brakes have been sqealing for some time now. I've had the rotors turned, dusted, etc. Now it is affecting my steering. I am due to take it in to have this checked out
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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 4T3ZF13C31U404800 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.