2001 Toyota Sienna Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,316miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Toyota Sienna, 8% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,316 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.
“The spare tire mechanism broke on my 2001 Toyota Sienna minivan. Thankfully I was trying to remove the spare when it happened and the spare tire did not go flying into traffic. The cable broke at the end where the cable goes through the metal holder/bracket that actually clamps to the wheel. If this had broken off when the van was moving, either the van would have been damaged by the spare getting caught between the road and the van or the spare may have hit another car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565639, filed 2014-02, 258,000 miles“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“I had two incidents of tire failure on the highway where the tires just came apart at speeds of 70 MPH. The first tire had about 40k miles on it and the 2nd tire had 50k miles on it. I had a close call, but no accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10165039, filed 2006-08, 50 miles“I have a significant safety issue that does not fit the ordinary type of complaint. I believe that the tire industry is putting thousands of drivers at risk in winter driving because of policies that ignore normal driving conditions. Because of test on vehicles that are skidding out of control they are making policies that put the driver at risk when driving in snow. They recommend that two tires with greater tread always be installed on the rear wheels. Skids are a result of driving too fast. However if you cannot move the car their recommendation is of absolutely no value. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433801, filed 2011-11“After driving about 2-2 1/2 hrs. My tire unexpectedly went immediately flat. My speed was about 60 MPH, and I had 262 miles on my brand new car. After speaking to both the dealership and firestone, firestone deemed it was roadside hazard and not repairable. There was a gash in the sidewall of the tire. After all of the notices on these tires and my experience with them, I don't feel safe in my new car. (tiresize: p215/65r15)( DOT number: tire size: p215/65r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #739360, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 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…
- 10038205Feb 16, 2011Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In cold weather where salt is used, the salt can corrode the spare tire carrier cable. 1998-2020 sienna.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 33 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 25 | 7% |
| 2006 | 65 | 6% |
| 2005 | 67 | 6% |
| 2004 | 124 | 6% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 8% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 41 | 11% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 38 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Sienna
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
34 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology