Transmission Noise problems of the 2000 Toyota Sienna

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that her vehicle sporadically loses all electrical power in the interior and exterior. While driving approximately 40 mph, she heard a loud revving noise that grew progressively worse. One week later, she took her vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection and they stated that there was a voluntary recall for the transmission, but she missed it by four months. She is in the process of having her vehicle repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.

I am second owner of Toyota Sienna, 2000 . I bought at 32000 miles. Toyota has recall on extended transmission warranty (service bulletin tc03014) . Yesterday I was on the way to airport and sitting at a stop light and try to go when the light turned green, the car had some noise coming from it and it didn't moving , I tried different gears and it still didn't move. I was not able to park. Car was moving back so I put safety brake on and I had to tow the car to dealership where it was bought by first owner, next day they call me and tell me it has problem with transmission. I tell them last year when I serviced my car for 36k service to check my car for transmission but they tell me it has no problem related to that, also I give them extended warranty recall letter. Now this car has only 47k miles but just pass period by two months only . But should still cover up to 100k miles extended warranty as per recall letter , but atlant Toyota don't want to fix under that warranty. Do you think such a reputable vehicle to Toyota can have problem at 47k mile for transmission. I ask Toyota north America service telephone no. But they don't give me any info. Is there anybody that can help to cover such a big expense to replace transmission about $. 3500. 00.

Premature automatic transmission failure. My Sienna was making a whining noise at low speeds. Took to dealer and found out I would need a new transmision. Warranty expired at 60,000 - transmission failed at 67,000. Shards of metal present in drip pan. Vehicle was well-maintained and serviced at Toyota dealer at specified service intervals. I am just lucky it did not freeze up while driving on the highway like so many others have experienced. There is a problem with transmissions in 2000 Siennas as is evidenced by all the comments and complaints on various internet sites. Dealer and manufacturer rep did get the price down significantly; however, I feel the manufacturer has a defect and should issue a recall or re-imburse all the people who have experienced this problem.

The right sliding door of the 2000 Sienna has a big problem with the lock. Most of the time, the inside lock gets stuck from the inside and there is no way that the passenger can get out that door. And it takes time before it gets fixed -- more often than not I have to contend myself moving the car without the benefit of the right side door slid closed, but not locked. This is not safe, especially for a parent like me with passenger kids. Also, the Sienna has been going back and forth to the Toyota service center for the "unusual noise" becoming apparent esp. When the car accelerates from 0-30 mph. I have reported the noise when I had my belts changed, transmission fluid flushed, and power steering belt replaced -- but the noise is still there after the service and after it costs me $400. 00! then I brought the car back to the shop and after visually checking it, the service guy at Toyota of temecula valley said that my transmission is the problem and it has to be replaced for $3,500. 00 + tax!! I asked how come - considering that the car observes the maintenance schedule rigidly, no rough driving, oils/filters changed regularly, fluids flushed-drained-refilled properly, etc. I even have a lifetime alignment that it gets regularly checked and brought back to specs. The service guy said that "it is a common problem with all Siennas" and it is no longer surprising for them. I checked on the reviews and feedbacks and to my surprise, other Sienna owners had their trannys replaced 2-3 times already, the van will emit the same noise even if it gets fixed, trannys act out even at 15,000 miles! my contention is that is the service shops of Toyota are already aware of that problem, how come it doesn't get recalled and let them fix the problem beforehand? I am a single parent and gets no child support from anybody -- and for a young car like mine in years and very well maintained and deal with a big tranny problem instantly requiring big cash, I find it unfair.

Manual sliding door - on the driver side, the manual sliding door rattles when the car is in motion. Transmission - when the car is in reverse, the car makes a load thumping noise, while it is in motion.