Toyota Sienna (1997 - 2002) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

We've been driving the Sienna for about six years. Extremely reliable and useful. No complaints. Would recommend. This thing can hold seven people or also have all the seats removed and hold huge pieces of furniture. Since it's the 2002 model, the seats don't fold into the floor. I removed them today and it really hurts. The problem is that you have to pull them out toward the rear bumper. And my knee caps align with the bumper, and it hurts my knee caps. Is that enough words car guru?Jun 24, 2014

Our Sienna is by far the best car I have ever owned. It is amazing. 190K miles, and still runs like new. We tow our 3500lb ski boat with it. We tow our camper with it. I commute daily in it. Many road trips to FL. I can't say enough about what a joy it has been to own this car. We've never had any trouble with. I just change the oil and keep on driving. I would highly recommend one. Our next car will be a Sienna. I'll probably opt for the AWD on the next one.Nov 27, 2013

I bought this van used with over 100K miles. While the interior showed the ravages of spilled soda and a Schnauzer, the mechanicals were fine. Exterior has held up under the tropical sun without fade. Highway mpg is 22 to 25 ( which I have tracked for 6 years) and 19 to 21 around town. The previous owners had a history report and they explained an A/C problem that the dealership never successfully addressed. I used BRAKE CLEANER to saturate the A/C compressor clutch surfaces (cost $2.18) and it has performed without exception for years.Aug 24, 2012

leather seats,very clean interior and exterior,handles beautifully,smooth ride,quiet ride,great stereo sound.Mechanical performance excellent.Safe car.Great AC and heat.Responds well to turning,stopping and excelleration..Could not get a better van that is in great shape. All my children are off at college and I want a smaller car.Otherwise I would keep my van for another 12 years.Mar 18, 2012

The vehicle itself is a pretty good van. It has four relatively new tires, less than 15K miles per year, a new transmission and non-squealing brakes. What more could a girl ask for? ( I know. A bright red Maserati...) The problem is when a woman (especially a blonde woman) walks into a shop for a simple problem. "My air conditioning isn't working. I need some freon," sez I. "It's your lucky day," replies the sleezy shop owner. We'll check the problem out for free!" Liking the word FREE, I tell them to go ahead. Of course the results of the FREE check are that I need $600 worth of air-conditioning work. "I just want FREON today because it's 115 degerees outside and I do not HAVE $600." Big argument. "Gimme the damn freon ...." I only got the freon after agreeing to come back two days later to do the "rest of the work." "This will only hold you for a few days," said Mr. Sleeze. That was a year ago and the air still blows cold. It's left me wondering about the other FOUR THOUSAND that same shop stuck me for on "free" engine analysis. , Jul 21, 2010

It is a fairly smooth drive.The transmission has already been replaced once. We find that the door handles are brittle and brake easily. We are having to replace several. The gas mileage is decent overall. Freeway mileage is amazing! It's not really fun to drive, but it does feel safe and reliable. It is nice to look at, especially after it has just been washed. Defiantly a great family vehicle.Jan 09, 2010

I love that it has enough room for our big family. and also we just love toyota for it's great reputation. It handles great tight steering. Only needed regular maintence. We also love the 4 captin chairs. The second sliding door is great no fighting over who gets the window seat either there are plenty to go around. The only problem is the rear window has broken twice already and it's $400. because of the privacy glass. I would def recommend this kind of van for anyone with a growing family. The newer ones the rear windows go down!!!! Wish mine did that LOLJan 23, 2009

What would you ask of a family car? Comfort - It's got it, especially at the XLE Trim. Everything you would want for your kids and yourself. It's big and roomy. Good road trip car. Reliability - The soccer mom has no time think about this or that for the car. You just want it to run. There are no problems with this car. Just take it to a good place to have everything checked up. It's been running 150k plus miles. No problems except for a dead battery or twice. Safety - 5 star crash safety rating says it all. and the wild card Performance - Hey it's not bad for a car like this. the V6 engine definitely pulls if you want it to. There is very little response coming through to the steering wheel. While it is easy to turn, it also feels like jelly and I can't get any feeling from the wheels on the car. But you won't notice that if you drive it enough. The brakes are excellent though. Unfortunately, this year doesn't offer the AWD option. You may consider getting the later years because the AWD option gives you many advantages.Jan 15, 2008

We bought it new in 2000 when the kids were 10, 8 and 4. It has served us very well for the past 7 years. It now has 160,000 miles and it is the most reliable vehicle my wife or I have ever had. The only work has been brakes, tires, timing belt and tune-ups. We got the XLE which has the leather, captain chairs, etc. We've used it for many long trips and it is fine. Mar 07, 2007