1999 TOYOTA SIENNA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
250
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
The 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA has received a total of 250 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (21 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (19 complaints), and Tires (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, potentially affecting up to 603,920 vehicles.
Recall 10V160000 — STRUCTURE
| 600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT...
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S...
View full details →Recall 98E035000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
| 1,960 vehicles affected
Defect: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS USED ON 1998-1998 TOYOTA RAV4, AVALON, AND SIENNA MODEL VEHICLES DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE ALARM HARNESS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. A...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND...
View full details →Recall 98V278000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
| 1,960 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE ALARM...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
250 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.
THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.
THE CABLE TO MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, THUS THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY. THIS DEFECT IS UNDER A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR MODEL YEARS 2004-2007, BUT I HAVE A 2009 MODEL YEAR.
WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR
WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4612 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIAGNOSTIC - ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM657-U. *TT
00300R — STRUCTURE
SPEEDOMETER / TACHOMETER NEEDLE MOVEMENT. *TT
BO02401 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT ADJUSTER BINDING. *JG
305 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING A FIELD FIX AVAILABLE FOR INCIDENTS OF WASHER FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR WASHER NOZZLE ONTO THE REAR GLASS. *TT
BO01400 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE POWER WINDOWS RATTLING, ESPECIALLY IN THE DOWN POSITION ON VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 4T3ZF13C*YU229450. IN SOME CASES, THE LOWER WINDOW FRAME MAY BE DEFORMED. IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE LOWER WINDOW FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *TT
BO02099 — SEATS
ON SOME VEHICLES THE SEAT COVER MAY BECOME LOOSE. *TT
EL00599 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. *TT
BO00799 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT ON HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT. *TT
EG00299 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 INDICATING A POSSIBLE CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD CONDITION. *TT
031199 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 INDICATING A POSSIBLE CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD CONDITION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA SIENNA
- 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA — 3 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA SIENNA — 2 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA — 352 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (current)
- 2000 TOYOTA SIENNA — 459 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA — 238 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA SIENNA — 225 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA — 124 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA — 2,588 complaints
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