1999 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 10%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Toyota Sienna, 10% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Toyota 1999 Sienna ce: steering pulls to left. I have to hold steering tight to keep it to right. I already got alignment done two times and new tires changed but pulling to left starts right away. It is very disappointing.”
NHTSA complaint #10360000, filed 2010-10, 149,500 miles“Shortly after purchasing my 1999 Toyota Sienna minivan, in may, 1999, I noticed a severe pulling to the right. I could not let go of my steering wheel for even a second or this vehicle would pull. I took it to our local Toyota dealership (neill sandler in murfreesboro, tn) and they said there was nothing wrong with it. I took it another dealer and the lady working there just acted like it was in my head. Later I tried taking it to the dealership that I bought it from and they would not diagnose it since I had taken it to the other dealership - would not even look at the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159813, filed 2006-06, 100 miles“While driving the driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The driver was able to pulled over and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10075680, filed 2004-06, 65,000 miles“I have a 1999 Toyota Sienna, bought new in april 1999. On november 11, 2005, I had to have the horn fixed because to make the horn function, you had to turn the steering wheel. It cost me $399.35. The dealership listed poor contacts in clock spring; replace clockspring . I now have the same problem again. I am wondering if this is an inherent problem with this type vehicle. Toyota will not help with the expense as the warranty is only good for 36,000 miles or 3 years. Have you had any other complaints regarding this type of problem with Toyota vehicles? …”
NHTSA complaint #10342583, filed 2010-07“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 2004-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 6% |
| 2008 | 33 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 61 | 6% |
| 2005 | 79 | 7% |
| 2004 | 159 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Sienna
39 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsTires
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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