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Had to Junk Our Sienna Due to Oil Sludge
going.back.to.honda, 10/01/2009
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new 2001 Sienna XLE in 2000. 3 years later we had to replace the engine due to oil sludge. Toyota calls it "oil gel". Toyota fought us at first but then agreed to fix the car when we produced oil change receipts. 2 years after that the engine started leaking oil, and we had to replace all the oil seals. Again we had to fight Toyota for reimbursement. Also around this time we incurred over $1800 in costs to replace various fuel and exhaust sensors. And even after that, the check engine light kept coming on. Finally after another 2 years (we had the car 7 years and 80k miles at this point), and a major oil-related repair bill, the engine seized again from oil gel build-up. Avoid the Sienna. We junked the car after spending thousands on oil sludge related repairs and two engine seizures. A total nightmare.
Car finally died
AY, 07/08/2016
updated 07/11/2022
2001 Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
April 2022 Car finally gave out. Catalytic converter failed. 3 cylinders gave out. Estimated repair bill too high. Car donated to charity. I’m sad to see it go, but it never failed me on the road, and kept my family and me safe for 21 years. Didn’t do much driving in 2020. Mileage is at 187K. A/C kaput...tried to recharge it twice. Update: 171K miles. Nothing new to report. Car still running. 😁 Update: Nearing 152,000 miles. Car still purrs like new. Does need a good wax job though! Almost to 150,000 miles in 15 years. Best car I've ever owned. No bells or whistles, thus no expensive repairs. Cargo space is amazing. Have transported goats, chickens, and dogs with back seats removed. Have even slept in car during storm when camping. Car flies effortlessly up mountain roads, with full load. Overdrive feature provides just enough kick for steep climbs. This minivan has seen the western half of the US, and has always been reliable. The only major problem we've had is with the anti-lock braking system, which has been the only expensive repair (>$1K). Change the oil every 3,000-5,000 miles and the car is happy.
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Very Happy with my 2001 Sienna.
DaveB, 09/26/2010
2001 Toyota Sienna CE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought new.Now have over 300k km and it just keeps going and going. Never had a major repair. Firm believer in preventative maintenance. Did all recommended maintenance exactly as prescribed in manual and have not had any problems. Lost rear wheel bearings at 260K km but fronts still in good condition. It has survived two teenage drivers and is a favorite for group road trips. Always had part of a sports team on-board going somewhere. Very comfortable to drive. I have since purchased 2 used 2001 corollas in 2004 and 2008 for my kids attending university and they just keep going and going. My non Toyota mechanic can't believe the condition of all 3 cars. 2001 was a very good year for Toyotas.
A funny story about my beloved Sienna
SexyMechanicinHeals, 03/14/2010
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars in the past & not one has ever made me this happy as an owner. I am also an amateur mechanic. My story is classic, because I am a smart-a$$ & it was fun. Last summer I was driving behind a cherry red mustang with the top down. Sweet. Anyhow, the driver was kind of a jerk, ignoring the admirers on the sidewalk calling to him, "What year?" Fed up with this man's "Holier than Thou" attitude, I patted the side of my gray minivan, smiled wide & said, "2001! Ain't she a beuat? Awesome mileage & drives like a dream!" The side of the street guys were in stitches as I waved and pulled away slowly and proud. I LOVE THIS VAN! My next one will just be a newer version!
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ricknkar, 03/11/2002
2001 Toyota Sienna LE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
it has plenty of power and handles well. it drives very well during high wind situations, you don't feel like you are going to get blown off the road. the interior is wearing very well against our children. there are no interior rattles.
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