Table 1 shows 17 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Toyota Sienna. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (nine problems).
At 107,000 miles while driving the motor just cut off. Then would not start. I always have changed the oil at every 3000 miles. Now my mechanic says that the camshaft broke. There can be no other answer than that this engine was a sludge defective motor from the manufacturer. Read details...
Car has oil sludge problem - Toyota settled class action law suit - but I was never notified - and it appears a recall was never initiated? Read details...
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. Read details...