Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Toyota Sienna has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 293 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V160000 SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V278000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/AUDIOVOX/THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98E035000 AUDIOVOX/THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 40 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39 complaints
- Tires 38 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 33 complaints
- Structure 33 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
Of the 293 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 293 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Toyota Sienna exhibits an average reliability rating. The vehicle has a total of 293 owner complaints and three recall campaigns, with notable issues related to latches, brakes, and tires. While complaints are moderate, the data suggests some common areas of concern that could lead to potential future repairs. The vehicle's age should also be considered when assessing overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks | 90,000–120,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Brakes | 80,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant replacement
- Battery checks
- Alignment checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Hard steering
- Ignition problems
- Door lock malfunctions
- Vibration while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.