2001 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have been complaining for the last 2 years to Toyota about my 2002 Sienna regarding steering wheel vibration while driving on the highway. They have checked the car and told me they found nothing. The car is dangerous to drive at high speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10344536, filed 2010-07, 45,000 miles“While driving at 25 MPH there was a loud noise and the steering wheel seemed to disconnect from the column. Consumer was able to spin the steering wheel, and wheels would not move. Consumer had, for about ninety seconds no control of the vehicle. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10040315, filed 2003-09, 12,000 miles“My brakes have been sqealing for some time now. I've had the rotors turned, dusted, etc. Now it is affecting my steering. I am due to take it in to have this checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #10028733, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to drift from side to side and she was unable to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10424291, filed 2011-09Steering: 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 2001 Toyota Sienna
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
34 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTires
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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