2001 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems

“My 9 year old son and I were on our way home from work last night and I heard something snap on my 2001 Toyota Sienna. I then heard something dragging so I immediately pulled over to check and realized the fuel tank was dragging and the back straps holding the gas tank up had broken loose causing the back section of the tank to drag on the road. I had to call a tow truck to tow vehicle to the mechanics. Since I work 18 miles away I find getting to work difficult.”

“I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna.. Having problems with evap control system. I cannot fill up the gas tank continously.. Stops every few seconds... Sometimes spilling gasoline..(started at about 46,000 miles).. I paid $98 dollars to a local toyotal service center to have it check. They said, my van has a problem with the charcoal cannister and would cost me $500.00 dollars to replace... I called Toyota customer service to find out if they will cover the cost of the replacement since they have a settlement issue with epa regarding these kind of problems. …”

“Failure code p1155 air fuel sensor failure at 40k miles $282.00 for just the sensor. The vehicle is less than 3 years old no help offered from the dealer with cost of repair. From my research on various bullitens, I find that Toyota has had numerous problems with thier sensors. The part number of my faulty part 89467-41040. I own two 2001 Toyota vehicles and all service oil changes provided at dealer ships. I had two GM's and because I had my service provided at the dealer they took care of things like this out to 50k miles. Attitude like this will push me back to GM next time. …”

“I fllled the fuel tank on 26 nov 2003, and drove the vehicle 13 miles. It remained parked in the driveway, which slopes toward the rear at about 20 degrees, until 28 nov 2003 at 12:30 pm. There was at that time raw gasoline dripping in teaspoon to tablespoon quantities from a line in front of the fuel tank to the driveway, with a puddle about 18 by 28 inches. I drove the vehicle about 1 mile with the engine running smoothly, after which for about 4 miles the engine hesitated and surged at speeds over 35 MPH. The remainder of the 10 mile trip, the engine ran smoothly again. …”

“Dt: the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sienna. The fuel air sensor failed. Also, fuel sensor failed in contact's son's 2001 Toyota highlander which had the same mileage. Called Toyota, and they said there were no recalls . Had both parts replaced, $282.00 each. Now the ignition has failed.”