Two problems related to axle shaft have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sienna.
Check engine light illumintaed, dealer stated the torque converter needed replaced, on December 25th the check engine light was illuminated again and now the transmission needs replaced, axle shaft was replaced due to it not being seated properly, however the dealer put the wrong bolts in causing a metal to metal sound to happen while traveling over the slightest bumps.
Vehicle stalled ,and left consumer and passenger stranded on highway due to failure of transmission. Dealer pulled out transmission, and sent it back to factory to get investagated. A new transmission was put on, and about 1000 miles afterward wheel bearing failed.