1998 Toyota Sienna Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Toyota Sienna, 6% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Second failure of window electric motors. First occurred approximately one year ago--driver's side motor replaced. Second is current. Was told by dealer that motor would have to be replaced on passenger side. Was told no recall or service bulletins issued by Toyota even though dealers service people said window motor failures were common in toyotas.”
NHTSA complaint #10159598, filed 2006-06, 95,000 miles“Sliding doors - both were sticking and difficult to open. Then passenger side door could only be opened from the outside and now it can't be opened from outside or inside. Power window - driver's side power window began working intermittently and now won't work at all”
NHTSA complaint #10071339, filed 2004-01, 103,000 miles“Rear window shattered spontaneously without being struck by anything and without striking anything. This happened on a hot day, with windows closed and air conditioning on full. No apparent cause for window disintegrating identified.”
NHTSA complaint #10029058, filed 2003-07, 43,000 miles“Rear windshield spontaneously shattered while driving on an open country road , no overhanging trees or overpasses), with other traffic present. No sign of any impact. Sounded like a thump , then looked back to see the windshield shattered. Pulled over as my daughter and son who was in the back row of seats began screraming.”
NHTSA complaint #10190442, filed 2007-05“Son had poked head through sun roof & it became stuck. Believes son had hit button too close to sun roof as he was turning his head around. Motor can be heard running while trying to close. Pushed/pulled from bottom to release head. Sun roof locked in position after son's head was released. Went to start vehicle & sun roof went back/forth, 4 inches each way. Taking to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #845500, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Sienna
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
40 complaintsTires
38 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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