1998 Toyota Sienna Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 13%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Toyota Sienna, 13% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It appears that Toyota has created artificial obstacles to prevent my obtainment of an eligible reimbursement for recall (safety recall a9e - tire carrier cable) repairs. In response to the recall notice I had the cable inspected then contacted Toyota in accordance with the recall letter but I was denied reimbursement. On october 2, 2013 I wrote to Toyota following the inspection and attached the original work order from a Toyota dealer for the replacement of part number 51900-08010 as required. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621714, filed 2014-08, 74,500 miles“On may 24, 2004, my wife was driving our Toyota Sienna van north on I-35 in oklahoma at highway speed when the front driver side tire blew out and the tread separated. The tire was replaced by the dealer and all other tires checked for wear. On july 17, 2004 I was driving the same van on I-44 in oklahoma at highway speed when the driver side rear tire's tread separated and went flat. There was no road hazard encountered at etiher event.”
NHTSA complaint #10086084, filed 2004-08, 72,000 miles“Tire seemed out of balance at narrow range of speeds (60-65mph), but smooth at 68mph for months; recently noticed vehicle rocking when cold and at low speeds; today saw an outward bulge in rear tire tread (directionally outward from axle). Am seeking a replacement tire before tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10453297, filed 2012-03, 296,000 miles“Had a right rear tire (firestone f 680) delaminate while traveling on interstate while driving a 1998 Toyota Sienna le. Tire was original equipment, had 35,000 miles, and was properly inflated (checked night before incident). Result of tread delamination was loss of rear wheel well cover and damage to rear bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10014125, filed 2003-04, 35,000 miles“While driving front drivers side left tire blewout. The dealer was notified. There was severe vibration and consumer found that the left front tire tread had separated. After traveling another 65 miles there was severe vibration and the left rear tire had tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10012315, filed 2003-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10133720Apr 4, 2014Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota…
- 10133717Apr 4, 2014Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for…
- 10038205Feb 16, 2011Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In cold weather where salt is used, the salt can corrode the spare tire carrier cable. 1998-2020 sienna.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 33 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 25 | 7% |
| 2006 | 65 | 6% |
| 2005 | 67 | 6% |
| 2004 | 124 | 6% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 8% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 41 | 11% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 38 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Sienna
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
40 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology