2002 Toyota Sienna Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Toyota Sienna recalls

Most common 2002 Toyota Sienna problems

Problem areas named in the 181 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	42
Latches/Locks/Linkages	27
Electrical System	25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	21
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Tires	15
Power Train	13
Steering	10
Vehicle Speed Control	10
Air Bags	7

What owners report

2026-02-15, Electrical System
Dear Sir, On April 2026, I need to do the semiannual smog check. Right now, I face DTC P0420 error code and I can't pass the smog check inspection. Note that I don't have the engine light on indicating the a/m error code. Only my OBD2 shows the error DTC Code P0420. I did some searhing and noticed that the ECM for Sienna should be updated to erase the a/m DTC code. I would appreciated to help me how the resolve this issue ASAP. It will enable me to renew my registration.You may contact on my cell phone 747 217 7254 or my email at [email protected]. Regards, Massey

2023-04-05, Electrical System
CHECKING ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF SLIDE DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY

2021-03-25, Suspension
THE LOWER REAR MOUNT FOR THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WAS FOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY TO HAVE BECOME PARTIALLY FRACTURED OVER TIME. IT IS MADE OF THIN HOLLOW METAL WITH INTERNAL THREADS. THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR THIS EXCEPT TO PURCHASE A LARGE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL UNIT COSTING $1,688.00

2019-07-01, Service Brakes
BRAKES MAKE A NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS ABOUT TO STOP. THERE IS A SQUEAL AND THUMP THAT CAN BE HEARD. HAVE TAKEN THIS IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE FIXED. THEY SAY THE BRAKES ARE SAFE. I AM 74 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD MANY CARS OVER THE YEARS AND THE ONLY TIMES OTHER CARS HAVE MADE THIS KIND OF NOISE IT WAS TIME TO CHANGE THE BRAKES. IN THIS CASE THE BRAKE PADS SEEM TO HAVE PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT. FUNNY THAT WHEN THE REAR DRUMS ARE REMOVED AND THE BRAKE AND DRUMS ARE THOROUGHLY CLEANED THE NOISE DOES NOT HAPPEN FOR A WHILE. THE FIRST COMPLAINT WAS MADE AT 15,523 MILES AND CONTINUES TOO THIS DAY. AT 31,842 MILES THE REAR DRUMS WERE REPLACED PER TSB BR003-04. TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN AT 125,559 MILES AND

2018-02-22, Steering
STEERING GETS STIFF HARD TO TURN STEERING

2002 Toyota Sienna questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Toyota Sienna: Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Sienna?

Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (42), Latches/Locks/Linkages (27), Electrical System (25).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Toyota Sienna has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.