Most common 2000 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of the 363 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Sienna complaints by model year
Best Sienna years: 2020, 2019, 2018. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2011, 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2000 Toyota Sienna recalls (1)
Structure
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between August 7, 1997 and January 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Toyota Sienna:
Steering wheel to return to center
There is no summary currently available
Engine seizure
What 2000 Toyota Sienna owners say
Engine & cooling all 68 →
2000 Toyota Sienna's engine was rebuilt last February/March 2004 due to engine oil gel. Had an oil change at Toyota dealership last June. Had 82,500 maintenance done at another Toyota dealership during the first week of September. It caught fire. Droplets of fire seen falling underneath the engine. Neighbor tried to extinguish the fire but to no avail. Called 911 and they extinguished the fire.
I drove my van from work to my house which is around 18 miles. When I got home I could see smoke coming from under the hood. I quickly got out and pulled my baby out of her car seat. Within a few mins the smoke increased by a lot and I called 911. By the time they arrived the van was completely engulfed in flames, it was completely gutted by the time they put out the fire.
Transmission & drivetrain all 67 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Sienna. While the ignition was off and the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled away independently. Once the vehicle was stopped, the gear shifter was still in the park position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
I backed down the driveway. There was a trash can in the way at the bottom of the driveway, so I put the car in park and hopped out to move the can. I turned to get back in the car and found it moving forward up the driveway. I chased the car up the driveway. It ran over a joggerbuggy and struck a retaining wall before I was able to get into it and stop it.
Body & structure all 52 →
Multiple problems with my 2000 Toyota Sienna xle, first the car had problems with battery drain and not starting, they replaced the radio amplifier twice before fixing it, the power window on the driver side broke at 35,000 miles. The back hatch sheetmetal is all dented just from closing it and pushing on the handle. The worst one is that the van has been blowing a lot of blue smoke and burning oil, 4 quarts in the last 750 miles. So far no help from the dealer.
On my way to work when a deer ran out in front of me. I hit the deer on the front passenger side causing me to lose control. Ran off into ditch flipped over and was trapped. The airbag did not deploy even when the fire dept cut me out. They had to cut the steering wheel off my legs. No airbag deployed on either side.
2000 Toyota Sienna engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Sienna a good car?
Based on 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Sienna rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Sienna at the same age. It is one of the Sienna years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
The engine & cooling — 68 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (67) and body & structure (52).
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Sienna have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Toyota Sienna, the most recent from April 20, 2010 (structure). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Sienna?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2019 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 2006, 2011, 2008 and 2007. See the full Toyota Sienna years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Sienna problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 26% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.