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4T3ZF13C81U••••••2001 Toyota SIENNA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2001 Toyota SIENNA build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
128on the model
33builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 3Seat Belts 2Hydraulic 2Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesOct 2013
Within the last year I have replaced my brake pads replace 3 times. Just last month I replaced my pads , rotors and calipers. But now my pads are grinding really bad again and it's been 30 days since I had new pads, rotors and calipers put on. Something is definitely wrong! I'm…
StructureApr 2009
The power sliding door on our 2001 toyota sienna minivan quit working. After a morning of research on the internet I feel compelled to complain as this is evidently a recurring problem. It can be opened manually with moderate effort
WheelsAug 2008
The original equipment aluminum alloy wheel rims on my toyota sienna minivan show fatigue breaks. When I asked a tire shop to rotate the tires, they noticed that one of the rims was so bad that they refused to put the wheel back on the car. The crack in this one was very visible…
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2007
Sliding door latches get stuck sometimes in the open and sometimes in the closed position. When doors are closed we are unable to push the button inside or use the outside handle to release the latch and open the door. If the door is open when this happens we are then unable to…
Seat BeltsAug 2005
Dt: consumer was driving 2001 toyota sienna van when it stopped at a rest stop, his 13 year old son was unable to get out of seat belt. The seat belt would not release, the seat belt kept getting tighter and tighter until it started to restrict the son's breathing. In order to…
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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 4T3ZF13C81U328314 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.