2003 Toyota Sienna Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
210
Seats
7
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennie P
Incredibly durable and dependable.
Dependable. Good gas mileage. Easy to get into and out of. It is easy to drive and very comfortable.
accountCircle Amy N
I am still driving it reliably with over 200k miles on it!
My van is very old with over 200k miles and is still running great. It has always been reliable. Besides normal wear and tear it is holding up great. We haven't had many problems besides the usual.
accountCircle Rebecca B
Reliable vehicle with decent gas mileage.
I like that it has space for 8 people. It has enough storage space in the back. I do wish that the speakers were not only in the front and back but also by the sides. I do not have any dislikes.
accountCircle Jane P
Has lots of miles but looks great!
It is dependable. Drives smooth and gives me confidence that I will always get to where I am headed.
accountCircle Sonali B
It is family friendly car. Very safe to drive and gives eeing of smooth ride.
It is a comfortable ride, it is a family friendly car, very safe to drive with lot of leg space. It has good storage capacity. It is all wheel drive. My kids loves its sunroof feature. It also sensors which is very helpful for taking reverse or while parking.
accountCircle Jasmine h
It is a reliable van that never give me problem
I don't any complain about the van. It has been so good and reliable to me and my family
accountCircle Jennifer G
Love the minivan lifestyle
It's an older van and we bought it used but it's still in great shape. I love how the back doors slide open with a click of a button on the clicker. There's a decent amount of space behind the third row seating, we love that there are vents in the back for the ac and heater. Only downfall was the DVD player didn't work when we got it.
accountCircle Kathy P
Door handles on this vehicle break!
The only thing I do not like about the Toyotas is that the door handles break all the time. They are made of cheap plastic and the engine will outlive the door handles! The performance is great, the 6 cylinder engine gives the van a ride like that of a sports car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shirley C
The Sienna not suited for me.
Within the first year, we had a failed steering fluid system and a locked seat in the back. Not a very comfortable ride--it feels a little "top-heavy". It is a pretty rough ride. There is not good visibility toward the back -when turning to look, there are blind spots.
accountCircle Karen M
It is a 2003 Toyota silver minivan that seats 7.
It isn't that reliable. It burns oil a lot. The paint is peeling off, so it doesn't look very great. However I believe that it was reapplied so that may be the cause. Other than that it has lasted for a very long time. We bought it used around 2005 and it has lasted till today.
accountCircle Rodney O
Toyota is great, just not this one.
The driving performance is acceptable. The interior is comfortable. The censors and electronics for the engine and drivetrain are unreliable and tend to fault out though nothing is wrong with the vehicle. All in all it is not bad for the price but I wouldn't recommend it even though it is a Toyota.
accountCircle Jennifer D
This vehicle other than it is reliable and serves its purpose.
My Toyota sienna is very reliable and roomy. It currently has about 180,000 miles on it and upkeep is around a thousand dollars a year. We just had to fix the alternator. The middle passenger seat belt broke a couple of years ago and we never got it fixed because we couldn't figure out how to access it. When we called Toyota, it was going to cost us $700 to fix it. So we've just taken the middle seat out and have more open space. Overall we like the vehicle. It costs around $40 to fill up the tank in the present economy.
accountCircle Heather A
Perfect Vehicle for family comfort
Our van has lasted so many years. I love the size and the comfort level it allows for all of our passengers. I love opening the doors with remote, I love that there is technology built in to keep the kids occupied on long trips. The things that I don't like, or that I would change are all due to the age of the vehicle. I would love to have Bluetooth and a better stereo. Heated and cooling seats and other amenities that come with newer vehicles.

Toyota Sienna Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
CE
210 HP 22-22 MPG 7 Seats
car
LE
210 HP 22-22 MPG 7 Seats
car
XLE
210 HP 22-22 MPG 7 Seats
Photos may not match model

2003 Toyota Sienna Owner Reviews

4.34
32 Reviews
close Write Review
5 stars 56%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 6%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kathy P on February 26, 2021
Door handles on this vehicle break!
The only thing I do not like about the Toyotas is that the door handles break all the time. They are made of cheap plastic and the engine will outlive the door handles! The performance is great, the 6 cylinder engine gives the van a ride like that of a sports car.
accountCircle Jasmine h on February 13, 2021
It is a reliable van that never give me problem
I don't any complain about the van. It has been so good and reliable to me and my family
View All Reviews (32) chevronRightAlternative

Ranks #1 Minivans by Owners

The 2003 Toyota Sienna has an average owner rating of 4.34 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Minivans.

1
car
2003 Toyota Sienna
4.34
2
car
2003 Chrysler Voyager
4.27
3
car
2003 Honda Odyssey
4.22

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Toyota Sienna has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Minivans.

1
Tie
car
2003 Chrysler Voyager
26 MPG
1
Tie
car
2003 Chevrolet Venture
26 MPG
3
Tie
car
2003 Toyota Sienna
24 MPG

Is The 2003 Toyota Sienna A Good Car?

Yes, very good. It was a very good purchase. When I need another vehicle, I hope I can find another Toyota that will suit my needs.
Denise O.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Toyota Sienna?

No problems. Just a couple of issues because of the age of the vehicle. Nothing that could not be fixed.
Karolina P.

Is The 2003 Toyota Sienna A Good Value?

I feel that my vehicle was a very good value. I hope in the future I will be able to replace it for a very fair amount of money.
Shelby G.

Related Articles for 2003 Toyota Sienna

From the Vehicle History blog

car
2020 Toyota Sienna Review: Very Reliable Minivan With Low Ownership Costs
car
2019 Toyota Sienna Review: Ultra Reliable Minivan With Low Ownership Costs As It Ages
car
2018 Toyota Sienna Review: Ultra Reliable Minivan With Low Maintenance Costs
car
2005 Toyota Sienna Review: A Little More Comfortable Than the Honda Odyssey, and a Little More Expensive
car
2004 Toyota Sienna Review: Probably the Best Minivan Released in 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2003 Toyota Sienna bank 1 sensor 1 location?

Answer: The 2003 Toyota Sienna bank 1 sensor 1 is located on the side of the motor that the number one cylinder is on and before the cat. The number one cylinder is on the backside of the motor (the side closest to the...

Where is the speed sensor located in the 2003 Sienna?

Answer: The speed sensor in a 2003 Toyota Sienna is located at the transmission output shaft. This sensor is used to measure the rotational speed of this shaft. That information is then sent to Your vehicle's ECU where...

2003 Toyota Sienna: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2003 Toyota Sienna is available with two tire sizes, depending on trim package. The XLE V6 models have P215/65R15 tires and both the CE and LE models use a P205/70R15. All models use the same 15 diameter,...

2003 Toyota Sienna: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2003 Toyota Sienna uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 5 quarts with the 3.6l engine. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your engine lubricated and it also removes dirt, sludge, and other...
openInNew See all Frequently Asked Questions

Answers are provided by third parties. We do not guarantee accuracy of responses

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Logo
NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Logo
IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety