1998 Toyota Sienna Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 294 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Toyota Sienna overview page.
What owners report
“RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HAS HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILED, THE DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN CAUSING A…”NHTSA complaint 765328 — filed 08/07/2002
“LOCKING MECHANISM AND THE DOOR HANDLES ON SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS DIFFICULTY OPENING BOTH SIDE DOORS…”NHTSA complaint 893629 — filed 08/07/2001
“THE SLIDING DOOR SHUTS AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND DLR CAN'T FIX IT.”NHTSA complaint 848723 — filed 09/27/1999
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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Toyota Sienna have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Toyota Sienna: 28 of 294 complaints on file (9.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Toyota Sienna have in total?
294 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
