Is the 2000 Toyota Sienna a bad year?
363 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 67, 6.7× a quiet Sienna year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
The transmission draws 6.7× the complaints of a quiet Sienna year, spread over 36k–98k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2000 Sienna owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 67,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 67 (18%) | 36k–98k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 61 (17%) | 50k–105k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 52 (14%) | 74k–134k miles · ahead | — |
| Brakes | 39 (11%) | 49k–136k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical system | 17 (5%) | 39k–114k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Latches and locks | 36 (10%) | 71k–128k miles · ahead | — |
| TiresSTANDS OUT | 42 (12%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 21 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 20 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 15 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 14 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exhaust | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 67,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 363 complaints: 21 mention a crash · 4 mention a fire · 19 report an injury.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Nov 2023.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2000 Toyota Sienna: 1
The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 40
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2000 Toyota Sienna. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic…
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues…
Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340…
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels…
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Engine seizure
Steering wheel to return to center
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2001 Sienna: 179 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Sienna a bad year?
363 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 67, 6.7× a quiet Sienna year. At 67,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. The transmission draws 6.7× the complaints of a quiet Sienna year, spread over 36k–98k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (67), engine (61), body structure (52), brakes (39), electrical system (17). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 36k–98k miles.
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Sienna have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Body structure (NHTSA 10V-160). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.