Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sienna.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sienna. At 34,006 miles, the brakes began to make squeaking noises and the brake warning light illuminated. The failure occurred while driving 45 mph. At 36,000, 46,000, and 49,000 miles, the dealer replaced the front and rear brakes, the rear and front rotors, and also resurfaced the front and rear drums. The repairs were performed under warranty. Nevertheless, the brakes continued to squeak and the brake pedal must be depressed very hard in order for the vehicle to stop. The dealer stated that the noise was due to the brake buster and it needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,000 since the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer stated that they could not be of assistance since the warranty expired. They provided the contact with reference number 2007-0220392. The current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 34,006. The dealer stated arm rests, replaced brake light bulb, squeak in the inside cabin. Updated 11/26/07.
Began having indicator lights on dashboard of my vehicle (Toyota Sienna 2002) come on for no apparent reason; specifically, the csv and brake lights concurrently. It seemed to occur more when temperature was cold outside. Initially thought it was a faulty sensor, but when the intermittent nature of fault became more frequent, was concerned could be a serious brake problem. I took to dealer; diagnosis was a 'faulty sensor' on the wheel's "sensor/hub assembly". Apparently, it is impossible to replace the faulty sensor without replacing the complete assembly at a cost of over $600 for the part, not including labor, at $115/hr. (it also took them an hr just to diagnose, so add another $115). They disabled sensor while part on order, which meant that my anti-lock breaks - a key safety feature of the vehicle-- will not work until part is replaced. While my car is over 4 yrs old, it only has 31,042 miles on it. I find it unbelievable that a part of this significance to safety has failed at such a minimal amount of miles. Moreover, it was reported to me by dealer's service tech, that they "hardly ever have failures of this part". It may be a statistical anomaly. . . Or not. . . Perhaps they have discouraged folks from reporting this very costly failure of a key safety related part.