Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Toyota Sienna has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 363 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 66 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 65 complaints
- Structure 51 complaints
- Tires 42 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 36 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32 complaints
Of the 363 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 363 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Toyota Sienna has an average overall rating, based on moderate recall and complaint data. With only one recall and 363 complaints, the data is thin but indicates some issues in major areas like power train and engine. The vehicle's reliability is neither excellent nor troublesome.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| engine and engine cooling | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| structure | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
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.
- Change engine oil regularly
- Replace air filter annually
- Check brake pads each year
- Service transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Replace tires every 50,000 miles
- Inspect suspension components annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Transmission slipping
- Structural rust
- Brake pedal softness
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.