Toyota Sienna 2004–2010 problems by year and mileage
2nd generation (XL20)
NHTSA data through 24 September 20265,381 complaints, 4,338 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2004 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 75,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 2,062
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2004
- Body structure962 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Latches and locks308 reports · median 75,000 mi
- Steering159 reports · median 81,000 mi
10 recall campaigns name the 2004: Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire; Power train — automatic transmission; Engine and engine cooling. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2005 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 66,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,130
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2005
- Body structure499 reports · median 65,000 mi
- Latches and locks135 reports · median 59,000 mi
- Seat belts83 reports · median 65,000 mi
12 recall campaigns name the 2005: Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2006 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 71,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,017
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
Most reported on the 2006
- Airbag system307 reports · median 74,000 mi
- Body structure261 reports · median 67,000 mi
- Electrical system85 reports · median 72,000 mi
11 recall campaigns name the 2006: Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2007 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 68,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 364
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2007
- Body structure102 reports · median 70,000 mi
- Engine42 reports · median 102,000 mi
- Airbag system37 reports · median 89,000 mi
10 recall campaigns name the 2007: Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2008 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 77,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 429
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2008
- Body structure117 reports · median 82,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control51 reports · median 43,000 mi
- Electrical system45 reports · median 71,000 mi
9 recall campaigns name the 2008: Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire; Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2009 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 84,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 207
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2009
- Body structure97 reports · median 81,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise37 reports
- Electrical system28 reports
10 recall campaigns name the 2009: Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2010 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 68,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 172
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2010
- Body structure57 reports · median 70,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise25 reports
- Electrical system20 reports
8 recall campaigns name the 2010: Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — front assembly; Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 2009 reports latest and the 2005 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2005 has had 4 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2004–2010 Toyota Sienna reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 72,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 140,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 4,338
- Recalls
- 17
Most reported
- Body structure38.9% of complaints · median 74,000 mi
- Latches and locks10.4% of complaints · median 66,000 mi
- Airbag system8.8% of complaints · median 75,000 mi
Documented problems
- Engine (vvt-I Oil Supply Hose)2007–2010
- Spare Tire Carrier2004–2010
- Power Sliding Doors2004–2010
- Tires (awd Models)2004–2010
Owners filed 5,381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004–2010 Toyota Sienna; body structure leads with 38.9% of them, and half of the 4,338 that record an odometer reading came by 72,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 42,000 and 102,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2004–2010 Toyota Sienna last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2004–2010 Toyota Sienna, half of the 4,338 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 72,000 miles and 90% by 140,000 miles.
316 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 72 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Sienna reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Toyota Sienna 2004–2010 · 4,338 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 218 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 72 complaints (1.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 15,000
- 25%
- 42,000
- Median
- 72,000
- 75%
- 102,405
- 90%
- 140,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 218 | 5.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 104 | 2.4% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 88 | 2.0% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 100 | 2.3% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 90 | 2.1% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 95 | 2.2% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 127 | 2.9% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 154 | 3.6% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 168 | 3.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 172 | 4.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 188 | 4.3% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 151 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 217 | 5.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 188 | 4.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 191 | 4.4% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 190 | 4.4% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 196 | 4.5% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 164 | 3.8% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 154 | 3.6% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 174 | 4.0% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 155 | 3.6% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 113 | 2.6% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 111 | 2.6% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 71 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 103 | 2.4% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 86 | 2.0% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 67 | 1.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 64 | 1.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 66 | 1.5% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 57 | 1.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 52 | 1.2% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 19 | 0.4% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 40 | 0.9% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 29 | 0.7% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 28 | 0.6% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 19 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 22 | 0.5% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 17 | 0.4% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 72 | 1.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Sienna problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Toyota Sienna 2004–2010
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Tyres318 reports23,00014,000–56,000Tyres: 318 reports, median 23,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 56,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control334 reports50,00020,000–99,000Throttle and speed control: 334 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 99,000 miles.
- Latches and locks558 reports66,00045,000–90,000Latches and locks: 558 reports, median 66,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Body structure2,095 reports74,00050,000–100,000Body structure: 2,095 reports, median 74,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Airbag system475 reports75,00051,000–98,000Airbag system: 475 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 98,000 miles.
- Electrical system393 reports80,00047,000–112,000Electrical system: 393 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 47,000 to 112,000 miles.
- Steering367 reports87,00060,000–128,000Steering: 367 reports, median 87,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 128,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 2,095 | 38.9% | 74,000 | 50,000–100,000 |
| Latches and locks | 558 | 10.4% | 66,000 | 45,000–90,000 |
| Airbag system | 475 | 8.8% | 75,000 | 51,000–98,000 |
| Electrical system | 393 | 7.3% | 80,000 | 47,000–112,000 |
| Steering | 367 | 6.8% | 87,000 | 60,000–128,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 334 | 6.2% | 50,000 | 20,000–99,000 |
| Tyres | 318 | 5.9% | 23,000 | 14,000–56,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 317 | 5.9% | 96,000 | 65,000–130,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 269 | 5.0% | 69,000 | 23,000–121,000 |
| Seat belts | 245 | 4.6% | 74,000 | 39,000–100,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 72,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
Body structure accounts for 38.9% of complaints (2,095 reports, 1,755 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 74,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 100,000 miles.
A single system taking 38.9% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
Latches and locks account for 10.4% of complaints (558 reports, 467 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 66,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 90,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 8.8% of complaints (475 reports, 402 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 98,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 7.3% of complaints (393 reports, 321 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 47,000 and 112,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 6.8% of complaints (367 reports, 301 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 87,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 128,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 6.2% of complaints (334 reports, 276 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 20,000 and 99,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2004–2010 Sienna
Engine (vvt-I Oil Supply Hose) 2007–2010
The rubber oil supply hose feeding the VVT-i controller on the 2GR-FE can degrade and rupture, causing rapid loss of engine oil, possible engine seizure and a fire risk from oil contacting hot exhaust. NHTSA recall; remedy replaces the rubber hose with a revised part.
Spare Tire Carrier 2004–2010
The spare tire carrier cable can corrode and break, dropping the spare tire onto the roadway; NHTSA recall covering the 2004-2011 Sienna population.
Power Sliding Doors 2004–2010
Power sliding door motor and cable failure and doors that fail to latch fully; multiple service actions across the generation.
Tires (awd Models) 2004–2010
AWD models used run-flat tires with no spare, producing sustained complaints about tire cost, ride harshness and short tread life.
Before you buy a 2004–2010 Sienna: the 3-minute check
Generated from 4,338 mileage-tagged complaints, 17 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 17 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine (vvt-i oil supply hose) on 2007–2010 cars. The rubber oil supply hose feeding the VVT-i controller on the 2GR-FE can degrade and rupture, causing rapid loss of engine oil, possible engine seizure and a fire risk from oil contacting hot exhaust. NHTSA recall…
- Check spare tire carrier on 2004–2010 cars. The spare tire carrier cable can corrode and break, dropping the spare tire onto the roadway; NHTSA recall covering the 2004-2011 Sienna population.
- Check power sliding doors on 2004–2010 cars. Power sliding door motor and cable failure and doors that fail to latch fully; multiple service actions across the generation.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 42,000 and 102,000 miles, with a median of 72,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, body structure and latches and locks are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Latches and locks in particular shows a median failure mileage of 66,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Sienna problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi38% below | At 90k mi65% below | At 120k mi83% below | At 150k mi93% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 50,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Latches and locks | 45,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 51,000–98,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 47,000–112,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 60,000–128,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 20,000–99,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Tyres | 14,000–56,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Toyota Sienna 2004–2010 · 4,338 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 38% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 65% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 83% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 1.7% of reports (72) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2004–2010 Toyota Sienna recalls (17)
NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around seats (4), equipment (4), the transmission and driveline (2). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Oct 2017 · 2005–2007, 2009–2010 · Power TrainIf the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without…
What can happen. If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for…
Jun 2016 · 2005–2010 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011…
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact…
Nov 2014 · 2005–2010 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4…
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected…
May 2014 · 2004–2010 · TiresIf the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…
What can happen. If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage…
Sep 2013 · 2004–2005, 2007–2009 · Power TrainIf the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a…
What can happen. If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
The free fix. Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free…
Jan 2013 · 2010 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and…
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact…
Nov 2011 · 2004–2005 · Engine and Engine CoolingIn some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and Sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 Lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 Lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through…
What can happen. In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of…
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.S. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no…
Jun 2010 · 2006 · SeatsThe seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The defect. Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on Ford e150, e350, Toyota Sienna, and Dodge Grand Caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin…
What can happen. The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The free fix. The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Apr 2010 · 2004–2010 · StructureThe cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 Sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland…
What can happen. The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent…
Feb 2010 · 2004–2010 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying…
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
Feb 2010 · 2005–2010 · EquipmentThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008…
What can happen. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
Jun 2009 · 2004–2009 · EquipmentThe gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 Sienna and 2009 Lexus gx passenger vehicles. The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some…
What can happen. The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a Toyota or Lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation…
Jun 2009 · 2006–2009 · EquipmentIncorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing…
The defect. Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor…
What can happen. Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota…
Jan 2009 · 2004 · Vehicle Speed ControlIf this occurs, the accelerator pedal can become stuck which could result in a vehicle crash.
The defect. Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,501 early 2004 my Sienna vehicles. In the event the retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover is missing, the cover can interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal if the…
What can happen. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can become stuck which could result in a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the retention clip and floor carpet cover at no charge. The campaign began on january 26, 2009. Owner notification is expected to be completed by early april 2009. Owners may…
Jun 2008 · 2004–2006 · StructureIf not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open…
The defect. Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. As the…
What can happen. If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the liftgate will fall about ten…
The free fix. Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign began on august 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late december…
Jul 2005 · 2004–2005 · Seat BeltsIf the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an…
The defect. On certain MINI vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models…
What can happen. If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may…
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Aug 2003 · 2004 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition…
The defect. On certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safety's (iihs) 40 MPH frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated.
What can happen. If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 5,381 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 223 (4.1%)
- Fires
- 33
- Injury reports
- 298
- Fatality reports
- 6
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Sienna problems by model year
The 2004 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,062, most of them about body structure, and the 2010 the fewest, 172. A typical year drew about 429.
That makes the 2004 stand out at roughly 4.8 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,062 | 1,641 | 75,000 | Body structure (962) | 10 |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 924 | 66,000 | Body structure (499) | 12 |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 819 | 71,000 | Airbag system (307) | 11 |
| 2007 | 364 | 295 | 68,000 | Body structure (102) | 10 |
| 2008 | 429 | 357 | 77,000 | Body structure (117) | 9 |
| 2009 | 207 | 162 | 84,000 | Body structure (97) | 10 |
| 2010 | 172 | 140 | 68,000 | Body structure (57) | 8 |
What Sienna owners reported
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side sliding door independently unlatched and opened. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that several years later the failure…
2008 · 170,000 miles · Latches and locks
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. While the contact’s wife was pulling into the parking space, the transmission shifter was shifted into park(P), and the vehicle suddenly rolled forward approximately four feet. The parking brake was activated, preventing the vehicle from crashing into a parked vehicle. The…
2007 · 170,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while he was away, the fire department called to notify him that his vehicle had caught fire while parked in the driveway. The contact's neighbor was alerted to the fire by the vehicle's alarm system and called the fire department. The fire department…
2008 · 107,000 miles · Firerelated
Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the vehicle was sold. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the sale, the vehicle mileage was 253,000. The contact posted the sale on Craigslist, and several days after the sale, the contact noticed that…
2009 · 253,000 miles · Electrical system
Built from 4,338 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Sienna generations
- Sienna 1998–2003 614 reports with mileage, most about body structure
- Sienna 2011–2020 955 reports with mileage, most about body structure