Amerivan Toyota Sienna Problems by Year
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Amerivan Toyota Sienna, across 3 model years (2011–2013). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (23). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Amerivan Toyota Sienna years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Toyota Sienna model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 Toyota Sienna: 23 complaints, 1 recall
- 2013 Toyota Sienna: 11 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 Toyota Sienna: 8 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Amerivan Toyota Sienna problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Amerivan Toyota Sienna model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Sienna | 11 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 8 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 23 | 1 | — | Wheels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Amerivan Toyota Sienna years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (23), 2013 (11), 2012 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Amerivan Toyota Sienna?
Service Brakes, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Amerivan Toyota Sienna have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.