2003 Toyota Sienna Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,744miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Toyota Sienna, 12% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,744 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.
“Here is a list of mechanical malfunctions indicating manufacturing defects on my Toyota Sienna. The current models recalled by Toyota motors do not cover all vehicles with defects. Based on my personal experience in the past few years, Toyota motors have a lot of lying employees in their authorized dealership. In short, Toyota motors put their business interest way ahead of the life safety of american people. I hope national highway traffic safety administration will check this manner and enforce proper regulation. Updated 03/14/10 the consumer stated the engine would stall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319618, filed 2010-03, 43,000 miles“When braking vehicle rolled forward. Driver depressed the brake pedal and the brakes squeaked. It felt like vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated that the vehicle crept forward while stopped at an intersection with the brake applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10062829, filed 2004-05, 3,330 miles“Dt: the contact complained about ABS problems. He took the vehicle to the dealership seven times. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact felt this was a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10146608, filed 2005-12, 1,500 miles“When applying the brakes at any speed they squealed. Vehicle was taken to dealer to get the problem repaired, but after the repairs the squealing diminished but persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10041928, filed 2003-09, 6,000 miles“Brakes squeak when applied at low speed. Dealer fixed it three times, but it is back again. The van was purchased new and is still under 3 year/36,000 miles warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10049702, filed 2003-12, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62 | 52% |
| 2021 | 80 | 48% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 | 10 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 43 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 73 | 7% |
| 2005 | 68 | 6% |
| 2004 | 88 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 12% |
| 2002 | 24 | 13% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 39 | 11% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 44 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sienna
21 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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