Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2001 Toyota Sienna.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I have a significant safety issue that does not fit the ordinary type of complaint. I believe that the tire industry is putting thousands of derivers at risk in winter driving because of policies that ignore normal driving conditions. Because of test on vehicles that are skidding out of control they are making policies that put the driver at risk when driving in snow. They recommend that two tires with greater tread always be installed on the rear wheels. Skids are a result of driving too fast. However if you cannot move the car their recommendation is of absolutely no value. If you have a front wheel drive vehicle in deep snow and cannot get enough traction you cannot move. If you are driving and a snow plow make a pile in your path it may stop your can and you may get hit in the backend. If you have a steep hill and can't get up you are a big hazard for all traffic behind you. I ntry to drive with my front wheels in mind and to avoid at all cost losing traction. Also if you have abs brakes they minimize the effects of rear wheel skids.
I am file a complaint about my 2001 Toyota Sienna xle with dual power sliding door. The power malfunctioned with only 60000 miles on it. Now I know many people complained about the this quality and safey issue. I turned it into manual door. It is a safety concern.
I am sending this letter to express concern relative to the safety and usability of our 2001 Toyota Sienna Mini van. We have had continued problems with the van that has been addressed with the dealer (kenny kent Toyota in evansville, in) as well as Toyota. The engine is our brand new van had gelling issues to due manufacture?s defects. The problems are continuing to date. In the manufacture?s response it states that Toyota offered goodwill assistance to us for the engine gelling. (this happened to a brand new van). It also states that this was not covered under warranty. Toyota said that this was a warranty issue and it is also listed as warranty in Toyota documentation. According to the owner?s warranty information book, the basic warranty is 36 months or 36,000 miles and the power train warranty is 60 months or 60,000 miles. The defect with the engine based upon the warranty as stated in Toyota?s warranty information book states that all repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in materials and workmanship of any part supplied by Toyota is covered. In the manufacture?s response it states that the vehicle is not exhibiting any warrantable nonconformities that substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle. Unfortunately this statement is not true. We have continued to have extreme electrical problems with the van. These problems are continuing to date following Toyota?s attempts to repair the engine. On one occasion my wife and my six-year old daughter were in the van alone when the van refused to start. It was a 90+-degree day. Toyota service cannot find the cause and problems continue. The engine doesn?t have the power it did prior to the repairs, the valves clatter very loudly and the engine makes a chugging sound when it idles. We now have a new van that for lack of any word has been butchered. The value of the vehicle has been drastically diminished. Noble jones 801 s. Parkway henderson, ky 42420 270-826-2801.
Vehicle shut off without prior warning. Battery/ alarm system/ key, and starter were checked.