Overview & Reviews
Nothing major is in store for Toyota's minivan this year. The most significant change is the availability of a new "Symphony" special edition for LE models. This special edition includes items like keyless entry, a roof rack, captain's chairs for the first two rows (six-way power driver seat), a premium JBL audio system, power swing privacy glass, color-keyed heated power side mirrors, an overhead console with HomeLink and painted bumpers and cladding. There's also a new color this year exclusive to the Symphony: Lunar Mist Metallic. The base CE model's Extra Value package now includes a roof rack and keyless entry for no extra cost.
- 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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So far so great! - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By MightyOlive - October 1 - 10:40 amI have been driving this van for 8 yrs now without any major problems. The engine and transmission still runs like new. Had oil changed every 3,000 miles (using Synthetic High mile oil after 140,000 miles). It is so smooth and quiet. Replaced Transmission oil every 30K, timing belt/water pump at 120K. Only had a problem (Engine check light) with error code P1135 last week. Replaced with A/F sensor heater (costs me $220 with genuine Toyota part). It might be OK if I should have mechanic to reset it (I regret) because I put emission cleaner to the gas last week. No problem at all so far. Very happy.
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Toyota = peace of mind - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By Indiglo - July 3 - 10:00 amMy family has always owned a toyota vehicle, and all of us have been very happy with the quality and durability delivered by Toyota.In 2002 I bought a new Sienna XLE.Cant complain about it! One can still see the same quality and better yet a much improved product.Toyota,in my opinion is a free maintenance vehicle.Toyota price is well worth it,you pay for what you get.I compared it with other friends minivans and mine has not ever been to the shop! theirs dozens! their brakes have worn out in about 20s mls.Mine has close to 35s and still 40%left of great material and so it goes on.
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What Toyota Reliability?! - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By Sara - March 7 - 1:13 amWe bought our 2002 Toyota LE because of the reliability ratings. What a joke.Our van developed a brake squeal almost immediately after purchasing. Van pulls to the right or left at 60 mph. Engine has 66,000 miles and is sludged and needs $2000 in repairs. After researching we found out that the brakes, engine sludge and pulling are Toyota factory flaws and Toyota has numerous lawsuits pending against them. Wish we known before purchasing, we would have bought an Odyssey!
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Random problems - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By mbinpa - February 12 - 2:00 amWe went with the Toyota because of its reliability reputation. Well, I am researching other vans because for the second time in 2 years weve got major problems. The first time it took 3 trips to the dealership for them to find a cracked fuel tank. They said they have never seen damage like it in a new car. Yesterday it started grinding and whining, Today it wouldnt go into gear and has been towed to the dealership. We think the transmission is shot. Can you say lemon? (should have gone with the honda)
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Not a car but a minivan!! - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By up2roost - January 29 - 2:00 amWhen driving this vehicle, you might forget you are driving a minivan. The drive is very smooth and if you listen hard enough, you might hear the murmur of the engine. As far as handling goes, this one gets the highest rankings in my book. Being a mother with a child, it is good to know that even I can handle a vehicle of this size. I feel absolutely safe while driving vehicle. The steering turns with ease and the brakes begin to work promptly at the slightest amount of pressure applied. I like the exterior design, however, the interior needs a little face lift.
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Symphony - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By Christine Mills - January 29 - 2:00 amI was in a serious head on accident, which totaled my van, on 11-5-02. Even thought the front was totally flattened, the interior of my van was NOT touched. I truly believe my Sienna saved my life and that is why on 11-27-02 I will be picking up another one.
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and I used to like this van - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By SJJJ - December 12 - 2:00 amMy primary reason for purchasing the Sienna was Toyotas legendary quality and reliability (plus the Honda sales managers that I dealt with were not very pleasant). In December 2002 my Sienna would not start. It took the dealership over 3 weeks to find the problem, which turned out to be a loose wiring harness. A difficult problem to find, no doubt, and not one that necessarily foreshadowed any future issues. Yesterday, about a month after being repaired, the Sienna once again failed to start. So after being stranded a second time by my nearly new Sienna (2002 Symphony), I have serious doubts about Toyotas reliability, certainly about this Sienna.
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speedometer broke in two days - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By johem - October 6 - 10:00 amI liked my old toyota carolla a lot. But this van got the speedometer broke second day. I am nervous about the quality of this particular toyota vechicle.
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Sienna Symphony worth the ride! - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By net2tech - September 29 - 10:00 amWe looked at quite a few minivans and finally selected three, Honda, Mazda MPV and Toyota Sienna. Honda was little too big, tough to park and noisy at highways. Pluses were the Honda reputation and engine. minus were Honda sales guys. Mazda MPV is a great van. has a very steady car like ride, crisp handling and great price. We didnt go for it because of the third row, which is not really comfortable during long rides. So finally we looked at Toyota Sienna..We were pleasently surprised. The ride is smooth. The inside is very quiet especially with a sleeping baby.
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wobbling sound - 2002 Toyota Sienna
By francis sanchez - July 31 - 10:00 amUpon releasing the accelerator @30mph to 25mph with windows close at night. You will noticed like a humming sound.Which cant be detected/fixed by TOYOTA.
