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NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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2003 Toyota Sienna engine problems

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2003 Toyota Sienna Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 252005

Sienna 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We own a 2003 Toyota Sienna that we bought new in January 2003. During March 2005, noticed knocking sound coming from engine during cold startups. Took to Toyota and after 4 days of various remedies which didn't work (catalytic converter replacement, oil change, engine cleaning), they chalked it up to a "known problem" with "piston slap" and said it can't be fixed, that "they all do it", and returned van to us.

- Hampton, VA, USA

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