2002 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,400 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 bought my 2002 Toyota Sienna, 05/04/2004, 7011 miles after my check engine light was on. Dealer fixed it by replacing emission control charcoal canister. In june 2005 & after approximately 1500 miles later, gas refueling valve started shutting off, even though gas was not full. Dealer checked & said I need a new emission control charcoal canister, because my previous canister was out of warranty, I have to pay $495 (part+ labor) to replace it. I complained of this problem repeating soon, dealer could not give satisfactory answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226129, filed 2008-04, 7,011 miles“Purchased 2002 Toyota Sienna new. Purchased hess gas in florida, (ethan within 24 hours check engine light came on. Had checked and reset and eventually came back on gain. Rec'd some estimates an was told it was either oxygen sensor or catalytic conv. Catalytic below threshold hold need to be replaced. Replaced and 3 months out of warranty engine light on again. Check diagnostic and again same code. Had it reset, did no repairs within 9 months light on again. Told it is definitely the catalytic conv. (longest) one; same one recently replaced. Can't understand why this happening again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386422, filed 2011-03, 165,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 21% |
| 2019 | 13 | 28% |
| 2018 | 13 | 18% |
| 2017 | 17 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 49 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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