2002 Toyota Sienna Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,727miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Toyota Sienna, 2% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,727 miles.
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 backed out of my driveway onto the road. I shifted from reverse to drive. I put my foot on the gas pedal and did not experience typical acceleration. I took my foot off the gas pedal completely. Then I put my foot back on the gas pedal and pushed down harder than normal to see if I got a response. At this point the engine began to rev. Then I had to put my foot on the brake to prevent the car from moving forward. Even with my foot on the brake the engine continue to rev and the car was still moving forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676163, filed 2015-01, 122,727 miles“I am not alone in this issue. Just google it. I have had an issue with my engine light being on consistently since I have bought this vehicle, brand new. I have spent hundreds of dollars, endless hours and a lot of anxiety and frustration. When I lived in ohio, it was not a big deal because there were no emission requirements. When I moved to arizona, it became a nightmare. I have had several services by Toyota on the van. I have paid hundreds of dollars for what they tell me is the problem and it still has not been fixed. I read other peoples stories online and the same remedies. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502348, filed 2013-03Related service bulletins
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- 10134128Jan 15, 2015TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10096036Jan 15, 2015"tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix…
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 15 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 7% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 23 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 39 | 9% |
| 2007 | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Sienna
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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