Overview & Reviews

Like other minivans on the market, the 2001 Sienna can be equipped with an on-board entertainment system. Dual power-sliding doors are optional, and the safety-conscious will like the fact that side airbags and a stability control system are available. Sienna's smooth V6 makes more power and torque this year. A rear defroster is standard on all Siennas, while JBL audio, heated front seats and an electrochromic rearview mirror with integrated compass are optional on XLE models. Styling has been tweaked front and rear, four new colors replace four old colors and all Siennas come with a driver-side sliding door.

• 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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  Toyota Sienna - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By chunter67 - December 18 - 10:00 am

  Bought the van in 02 to replace a 91 Pathfinder. Has proven to be very comfortable on long trips with to small kids. Gas mileage is what you would expect for a 6 cyl. Have kept it serviced every 5000 miles at the dealer. Had initial problem with the power sliding doors not working. Right at 36000 and the rear seat will not pull out. Only taken it out 3-4 times. Dealership had to order part. Also, the passenger power window doesnt go down all the time. Overall, wished I could have afforded the Odessey, but this has been ok. Wife likes it for taking the kids around town. Dont get the optional center console; waste of space and no space.

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  Great Car - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By John Wallace - December 10 - 8:00 am

  Never thought I would be writing accolades for a minivan, but here I am, doing just that. Absolutely the best family vehicle you could own for a family of four or more. Very peppy engine, handling is great, mileage is pretty good and the best thing is you can put everything plus the kitchen sink in this vehicle on trips to grandmas. We bought a small tv for the kids to use during trips, no fancy drop down dvd, and it works great with their earphones, for $200 or so.

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  Almost There... - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By First Toyota Van - October 2 - 10:00 am

  Being hard to please, I find this vehicle worth owning. It is our first van and Im glad we have it. We have two children and an 80lb dog that fit just perfectly. If my family were larger, Id probably go with something larger. Im still trying to figure out why people dont like the look of this vehicle.

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  Impressed by Toyota - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By dh - March 17 - 1:06 pm

  Decent space for family of 6. Nice interior, comfortable seats. Exc sound sys (prem.). So-so heat in MN winter. Good AC. Gets 26 mpg carrying a full load on hwy. The only problem is that the drivers mirror has become balky. NO other problems. Best reliability of anything weve owned. Nothing rattles or squeaks. I bought it primarily for the power. I was stunned at how quick the Sienna moved when I test drove it. More understeer than I like but thats FWD for you, replacement tires helped a lot. Im buying more Toyotas!

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  Sienna 01 - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By cac - January 30 - 7:50 am

  75,000 miles and still on orginal brake pads. Dealer says I still good to go though I keep saying- surely I need to replace them now. Only problem is a sticky automatic side door.

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  Almost Perfect - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By timmym - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Our 2nd Sienna traded in 1998 with bad rattles and engine with sludge. Happy to say to say no sludge or rattles. A little small in the back. paint quality is so so on ours. Service has been good No unexpected shop visits wow ! over 2 years know

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  Good Boring Van - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By 631rob1991 - October 11 - 7:10 pm

  Drove it to 240,000 miles with no problems. Great quality reliable ride. But about as boring as can be and had a smaller interior then most other mini vans. Overall positive thoughts about the 01 Sienna.

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  Hard to ask for a better van... - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By CanaDan - July 24 - 5:53 am

  I bought this van after selling (in frustration) a fully loaded Pontiac Montana. After years of break-downs and failures of almost every major component, except the engine, I decided to go with proven quality. Simply said, I should have done this from day one.

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  So Far So Good - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By RubyRedSienna - May 11 - 10:00 am

  Have had several minor problems, but nothing major. On hot summer days, the door locks stick, and you cant enter or exit through that door. Locks were replaced by dealer twice in 2002. Also had problems with seat belt jamming in retraction mechanism. I have heard about the engine sludge problem, so we have changed the oil on time every time without fail. Havent had any problems with the engine yet (so far, so good). Overall, it has been an excellent vehicle. The ride is extremely comfortable, and there is enough room to be comfortable, even loaded with bags on vacation (although there are only 4 of us). Might be too small for a family of 5 or 6.

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  My two cents - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By sams123456 - April 10 - 2:00 am

  The syling and engine performance has been good. However, I have had this van at the dealership 12 times for alignment and tire problems (The first trip was immediatly after purchase when the fvehicle was new - about 200 miles). I have never had similar issues with other vehicles, so I am convinced that the alignment and tire probles relate to a design issue with this van. I like the JBL system and captian chairs. The controls are easy to use.