2003 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,012 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Problems with vehicle losing power steering fluid. Consumer filled the vehicle with power steering fluid when returning home. Once home he returned the incident to the dealership. They order he to bring in the vehicle for a check up. While at the dealership, the vehicle caught fire in the parking lot. Consumer noted there were no warning lights prior to the failure. Only the steering wheel was hard to turn due to low power steering fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10049946, filed 2003-12, 2,000 miles“This is for a new Toyota Sienna van. The steering has always had a shake in it from day one. Dealer checked tires for flat spots. Found one bad tire and replaced. Shake still there.took the van to another tire store to have balaces on tires checked and they were not balanced properly. Had tires re-balanced again. Shake still there. Dealer then checked steering componants and found nothing wrong. Dealer then rotated and re-balanced tires and stated that the shake may work its way out with some additional mileage put on the tires after the rotation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038708, filed 2003-09, 24 miles“While driving, vehicle pulled to the left. The pulling increased as the consumer drove faster. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions with no results. A factory representative looked at the vehicle and stated the vehicle was normal. A mechanic at the Toyota dealership told the consumer in his opinion, the vehicle needed a steering gear box.”
NHTSA complaint #10063443, filed 2004-03“Vehicle pulled to the left while driving. The steering wheel needed to be adjusted, both lock nut(s) were loose and the tie rod(s) were equally adjusted 1/8 of a turn to compensate for the steering wheel, a four wheel alignment was performed, the toe in and camber was adjusted, and all four tires were mounted and balanced.”
NHTSA complaint #10026612, filed 2003-06Steering: 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 2003 Toyota Sienna
21 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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