2003 Toyota Sienna Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Toyota Sienna, 17% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own Toyota Sienna 2003 ce. I am not able to open passenger sliding door from inside. This is been problem for a while. It is very inconvenient that every time some one has to step out to open the door from outside. This can be some time safety issue if driver has to step out to open passenger door, risking driver open to incoming vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10328934, filed 2010-05, 70,000 miles“Driver and front passenger door started making loud clicking sounds when opening and closing doors back in may of last year. Then about 2 months ago, the front passenger door would not close fully and would only open up a few inches. After I was able to open up, I noticed the door weld had snapped and broken off (where it attaches to the door). I searched online and found out this is a common problem with siennas and there was a service bulletin for this problem, although not for my year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445773, filed 2012-01, 98,000 miles“Opened tail gate on 03 Toyota Sienna van. Reached in to get something and gate suddenly came down striking me on the top of my head causing a concussion. Gas struts were replaced at a cost of over $300. Old parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10347933, filed 2010-08, 139,000 miles“My minivan passenger doors intermittently either fail to open or close properly. Most often the doors won't open and passengers cannot exit without crawling through to the other side or front. Occasionally the doors will not catch when closed, forcing me to drive slowly with hazards until it gets unstuck . I've had these problems intermittently since the van was less the 1 year. The dealer has tended to blame me or make a repair which hasn't lasted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227131, filed 2008-05, 5,000 miles“July 31, 2009 this was the state of the car: driver side door makes a popping noise. Automatic passenger sliding door is not smooth when opening. Feb 2, 2012: the driver side popping noise has gotten much worse. The passenger sliding door no longer works.”
NHTSA complaint #10446393, filed 2012-02, 51,329 milesRelated recalls
- 10V160000Apr 20, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently…Covers: Toyota Sienna 1998–2010
Related service bulletins
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11006151Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11006150Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 11% |
| 2019 | 6 | 13% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 | 27 | 36% |
| 2015 | 61 | 26% |
| 2014 | 44 | 27% |
| 2013 | 44 | 24% |
| 2012 | 72 | 29% |
| 2011 | 154 | 25% |
| 2010 | 57 | 33% |
| 2009 | 97 | 47% |
| 2008 | 117 | 27% |
| 2007 | 102 | 28% |
| 2006 | 261 | 26% |
| 2005 | 499 | 44% |
| 2004 | 962 | 47% |
| 2003 | 18 | 17% |
| 2002 | 42 | 23% |
| 2001 | 35 | 19% |
| 2000 | 52 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 17% |
| 1998 | 35 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sienna
21 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 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 28, 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