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SuspensionPart report

2003 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 105 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.

“Steering is misaligned because vehicle pulls excessively to the right while driving. Dealer has attempted to correct 6 times since purchase, but problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #10022073, filed 2003-06, 1,000 miles

“My 2003toyota Sienna has a distinct problem with pulling . The vehicle has been in to the dealership 6 times since march of 2003 . The front end was realigned with 231 miles and the tires were replaced at that time. Since that initial realignment the vehicle has continued to pull and has been re-examined, realigned and testd 5 more times. The vehicle's 4 tires were replaced on october 1st and it was again realigned. The vehicle still pulls and on oct. 4th the service manager again test drove the van and now states that a shim pak needs to be placed in the rear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10093602, filed 2004-10, 231 miles

“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 2003-06

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202121%
201811%
201721%
201623%
201583%
201474%
201342%
201231%
201181%
201042%
200921%
2008102%
2007123%
2006192%
200540%
2004161%
200344%
200242%
200111%
2000144%
1999147%
1998114%

Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sienna

Latches, locks and linkages
21 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Steering
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology