Toyota Sienna Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8,550 owner complaints and 50 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Sienna, across 25 model years (1996–2020). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (2,062). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
_Washington_DC_Metro_Area,_USA_(10).jpg){kind=link}
Toyota Sienna years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sienna year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Sienna: 2,062 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2005 Sienna: 1,130 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2006 Sienna: 1,017 complaints, 11 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Sienna: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Sienna: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Sienna: 38 complaints, 2 recalls
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 Toyota Sienna problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 2,745 | 24 | 23 |
| Air Bags problems | 876 | 25 | 129 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 786 | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical System problems | 707 | 23 | 7 |
| Power Train problems | 554 | 23 | 43 |
| Steering problems | 524 | 21 | 17 |
| Tires problems | 521 | 22 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 465 | 23 | 149 |
| Seat Belts problems | 346 | 21 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 293 | 16 | 4 |
| Service Brakes problems | 283 | 22 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 262 | 14 | 44 |
| Engine problems | 250 | 21 | 12 |
| Wheels problems | 242 | 23 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 206 | 17 | 2 |
| Visibility problems | 154 | 21 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 150 | 21 | 6 |
| Equipment problems | 121 | 17 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 99 | 19 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 99 | 20 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 89 | 19 | 2 |
| Seats | 88 | 22 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 14 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 18 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Trailer Hitches | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota Sienna problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2015: structure (61)
- 2012: air bags (84) · structure (72)
- 2011: air bags (211) · structure (154) · electrical system (69)
- 2010: structure (57)
- 2009: structure (97)
- 2008: structure (117) · vehicle speed control (51)
- 2007: structure (102)
- 2006: air bags (307) · structure (261) · electrical system (85) · latches/locks/linkages (67) · tires (65) · steering (61) · wheels (54) · service brakes (50) · vehicle speed control (50)
- 2005: structure (499) · latches/locks/linkages (135) · seat belts (83) · steering (79) · tires (67) · electrical system (65) · vehicle speed control (62) · air bags (60)
- 2004: structure (962) · latches/locks/linkages (308) · steering (159) · electrical system (132) · tires (124) · vehicle speed control (111) · seat belts (98) · power train (89) · electronic stability control (esc) (68)
- 2000: power train (67) · engine and engine cooling (66) · structure (52)
All Toyota Sienna model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 38 | 2 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Sienna | 45 | 7 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Sienna | 72 | 7 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Sienna | 155 | 10 | 5★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Sienna | 76 | 5 | 5★ | Structure | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Sienna | 233 | 6 | 5★ | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Sienna | 163 | 6 | 5★ | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Sienna | 183 | 6 | 4★ | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Sienna | 247 | 9 | 4★ | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Sienna | 614 | 14 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Sienna | 172 | 8 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Sienna | 207 | 10 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Sienna | 429 | 9 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Sienna | 364 | 10 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Sienna | 1,017 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Sienna | 1,130 | 12 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Sienna | 2,062 | 10 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Sienna | 105 | 1 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Sienna | 181 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Sienna | 180 | 2 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Sienna | 363 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Sienna | 215 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Sienna | 294 | 2 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Sienna | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 Sienna | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
More from Toyota: all Toyota models · Toyota VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Sienna years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (2,062), 2005 (1,130), 2006 (1,017), 2007 (364), 2008 (429), 2011 (614) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sienna year. 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 Toyota Sienna?
Structure, with 2,745 complaints across 24 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Sienna have?
50 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.