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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  Happt Owner - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By larsonfamily - July 28 - 2:00 am

  I have 3 kids and the ability to move the last row of seats forward was fantastic. I can take out the buckets, move the back row forward, and put the dog and tv in and we are ready to travel.

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  Sienna LE 2001 - Excellent Minivan - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By innovations2 - July 27 - 10:00 am

  Needed a vehicle that could carry multiple passengers plus camping gear and 2 large dogs. Our Sienna has been extremely reliable. We just carried 3 mountain bikes strapped down to the roof rack and brought along our two 80+ lb dogs and 3 kids plus all our camping gear. The van is a great long distance cruiser. The van scored better in safety than almost all other vans. No road noise.

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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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  My wife would not let sell this car - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By setin1 - July 17 - 10:00 am

  AC/heating unit a little bit week – take almost five minutes to cool down in the summer, and heating up in the winter time.

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  A funny story about my beloved Sienna - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By SexyMechanicinHeals - May 1 - 4:36 pm

  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 mans "Holier than Thou" attitude, I patted the side of my gray minivan, smiled wide & said, "2001! Aint 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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  Toyota Sienna - Excellent mini van - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By Satisfied consumer - February 26 - 1:00 pm

  Drives like a car. Purchased for its reliability and safety rating. I wanted something safe for passengers (children in the car.) It has lived up to all expectations in terms of comfort, performance and reliability. We are on the highways a lot here - no complaints about acceleration. Excellent turning radius. After five years, still like the way it looks, inside and out.

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  Great Car! - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By Dagwood55 - December 14 - 2:10 pm

  We bought our 01 Sienna new in June of 02. No problems with it at all. I tested several other minivans and was astonished at the power of the 3.0L V6 in this car and thats the principal reason I bought it. It also impressed as being quiet, comfortable and solid. After 62K miles, its just as quiet as the day we bought it. Weve gotten 26mpg on many long trips, which seems good for a van. Excellent features and sound system. The drivers side electric mirror has become a little balky and the power door needs a minor adjustment. NO other problems. Our experience with this has led us to buy two more Toyotas since, which are also great cars.

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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.

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  Very disappointed - 2001 Toyota Sienna
  By Scott - March 20 - 12:20 pm

  Despite the glowing reviews, our 2001 Sienna XLE is one of the worst vehicles we have owned. Its build quality, interior and exterior, leaves much to be desired. The power doors have stopped working, the transmission is leaking, the front speakers went out, the radio head unit is failing, one of the visors is broken, and the fabric and interior overall are poor. I am so disappointed, and my wife hates this vehicle as she has lost confidence in it; we admit that our 2000 Dodge Caravan was a better vehicle, if you can believe that!