1999 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Many incidences. First it was the brakes failing in 6 month intervals, then it was the rubber gasket on the sliding doors, then the vibration, then the alighnment which caused me to replace my tires entirely too early. Then it was the rust in the doors and hatch locks and continually it has been the problem with the sliding doors, then it was the rust on the locks, latches and hatch lock, continually it has been the anti lock brake light, then other bulbs. Finally it is the engine light going on at 66,632 miles. It appears it is the engine or transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060012, filed 2004-02, 62 miles“Both air to fuel sensors went in the fuel emissions part of the engine. My check engine light came on. I had to replace both the sensors. The part replacement for each was $375.42 not including the labor. The parts had to be replaced to pass state inspection because it caused the check engine light to come on. It is an expensive piece that should be covered under the emissions warrenty, but is not. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769532, filed 2002-11“All the above data is an estimate becuase we are waiting for copies of all maintenance and repair records from Toyota - - but we have had multiple problems with this vehicle including screeching brakes, left veer when driving, bad transmission (replaced twice),smog check failure due to oxygen sensor and/or engine problems, clunking noises in engine, a shuddering of vehicle when driving or braking. The car has been at dealers for as long as 3 weeks; dealer admits not knowing what is wrong. Failed”
NHTSA complaint #10068983, filed 2004-01“Engine check light intermittently would come on. Vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on six occasions, and was informed that the cap on the fuel tank was loose. But problem was reoccurring. Other then the engine check light coming on, how does this affect the vehicle? Please give further details.”
NHTSA complaint #857074, filed 2000-02“After stopping at a gas station to put fuel in vehicle, and upon opening fuel cap flames were coming from inside of the fuel tank, burning consumer's face. Fire investigator could not say what had caused fire.”
NHTSA complaint #882401, filed 2001-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 21% |
| 2019 | 13 | 28% |
| 2018 | 13 | 18% |
| 2017 | 17 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 49 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Sienna
39 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsTires
28 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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