Overview & Reviews

The Sienna carries into 2003 virtually unchanged. The right-hand power-sliding door is now available on CE models, as are captain's chairs. A complete redesign is due for 2004.

• Camry genes, excellent crash-test ratings, refined powertrain, optional stability control system, available side airbags.

• Dull styling, small size, lacks optimal utility.

User Reviews:

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  GOOD VAN, GOOD PRICE - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By PJ - November 9 - 10:00 am

  MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT OUR SIENNA TWO WEEKS AGO. I DONT REGRET IT A BIT. I LIKE THE PERFORMANCE AND THE LOOK. IM NOT BIG ON ALOT OF AMENITIES SO THE CE MODEL WITH THE EXTRA VALUE PACKAGE IS MORE THAN ADEQUATE. THE RIDE IS GREAT AND THE MILEAGE IS PRETTY GOOD. 19 IN TOWN AND 24 HIGHWAY IS DECENT FOR A MINI VAN AND YOU CANT BEAT TOYOTA QUALITY. THE ONLY THING I DONT LIKE IS THE NOISE THE AIR CONDITIONER MAKES WHEN THE COMPRESSOR CYCLES EVERY MINUTE OR SO, BUT THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NORMAL AND WOULDNT HURT ANYTHING. IF YOURE LOOKING FOR QUALITY AT A GOOD PRICE, THE SIENNA CE IS A GREAT CHOICE.

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  Great history with our Sienna - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By Tom - October 7 - 2:00 am

  We have used this vehicle hard as our kids grew up and it has handled it well. I havent spent over $1500 in maintenance during the 8 years I have owned it (window motor, back hatch handle, couple of oxygen sensors and a set of struts)

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  Total disappointment - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By bjarrette - June 2 - 1:05 pm

  Bought my 2003 Sienna used from dealer, was really excited since I owned a Camry before and loved the quality, first year engine light came on had to change something in emission system, cost me over $400, year later engine light came on again this time rear airfuel ratio sensor, down stream oxygen sensor and lower catalytic converter $1197.62, I bought this mini van because I trusted the toyota brand, total disappointment, next time Honda.

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  Less than what I expected - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By HMHMHM - September 2 - 10:00 am

  I was expecting a lot from all the reviews I had read. I have been disappointed in the Sienna. I have not found it to be much better than my older 1996 Grand Caravan.

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  Check Engine Light problems - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By KidHorn - June 18 - 11:46 am

  Overall Im happy with our Siennna. It only has 19,000 miles after 6 years, so it doesnt get a lot of use. Theres an issue with the check engine light. It goes on and we take it to the dealership and they find nothing wrong. I wouldnt care too much, but the engine detects something wrong with the emission control and because of this, the car fails the state emissions test. We take it to the dealership, they run a smoke test and everything is OK. We go back for the emissions test, we fail, but since we had the car smoke tested, we get a pass for the next couple of years. We also had to replace the front tires. For some unknown reason, they wouldnt hold air.

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  Covers the Bases - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By Good Van - April 19 - 7:26 pm

  We owned a 1999 Dodge Caravan before purchasing the 2003 Toyota Sienna Symphony. The Dodge interior was more comfortable and easier to use, but the Toyota is by far more reliable and much safer. I love Toyota reliability, and their pricing is much more competitive when compared to Honda. The 2004 has fixed most of the faults of this van, but there are a couple that bug me. It is very difficult to get into the third row of seats because the second row does not flip up or move easily to create space. Theres only one car seat latch in the second row, and its attached to the floor of the vehicle. The power door cannot be stopped when its closing. Theres too much body lean in turns.

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  2003 Sienna - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By ckanderson - September 24 - 1:26 am

  We traded our 1995 Camry for a Sienna because we wanted something bigger for my wife and two kids. We liked the Honda Odyssey but the dealers wouldnt bargain. The Sienna body style was changing and we picked up one of the last 03 Symphony models. The car had no problems for 20k except for brake squeal, then the OEM Dunlop tires wore out. At 30k a noise developed in the steering, power door was stuck open, and now at 35k there is an oil leak. The Toyota dealer could not fix the suspension problem after three visits and then said the noise was normal. Overall it has been reliable, but has had more mechanical problems than we expected.

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  8.5 yr. review - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By hborgaonkar - June 10 - 3:08 pm

  After 8.5 yrs and 87000 miles the van has been very reliable. apart from regular maintainance, we havent done anything to it. we did a 3000 mile trip west with 7 people last summer and got 35 mpg. apart from a rust spot on the right door, the van looks new inside out. My wife told me that when we are ready replace it, we will get another Sienna.

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  Love it!! - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By beloved06vibe - October 13 - 6:17 pm

  I bought my van (CE) used with 108,000 miles on it. The ride is smooth and the handling is very car-like. I took it to my mechanic who said the van is in great shape for a 9-year-old. He suggested I get a new timing belt, a tune-up and a coolant flush, and Ill probably get another 100k out of it! Great purchase!

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  2003 Toyota Sienna CE - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By Snowy - March 30 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the 03 Sienna CE without a test drive and I really feel regret about it. I guess I expected more paying $26K for a brand new car. The CE performs poorly when I make turns (my body lean to one side); acceleration is so so as well as the brake. Interior room is small and getting in&out of the car is somehow difficult. I dont feel the same when I drove the Honda Odyssey EX. If I have a choice again, I will purchase the Odyssey instead, for its superb handling and generous interior room, though it would costs me $3,000 more.