2005 Toyota Sienna Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,378 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (42% of reports).
- 135latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 59,378median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 57 of 135 complaints (42%)
- Open close: mentioned in 15 of 135 complaints (11%)
- Side automatic: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2005 Toyota Sienna at $1,550, and half of them between $1,200 and $3,100.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 110 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 7 an injury.
Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2017 Sienna | 3 | 2% | 23,599 |
| 2016 Sienna | 4 | 5% | 35,050 |
| 2015 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% | 127,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 9 | 5% | 73,500 |
| 2012 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 44,820 |
| 2011 Sienna | 18 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 11 | 6% | 29,250 |
| 2009 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 39,261 |
| 2008 Sienna | 13 | 3% | 34,989 |
| 2007 Sienna | 19 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 67 | 7% | 55,623 |
| 2005 Sienna | 135 | 12% | 59,378 |
| 2004 Sienna | 308 | 15% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 21 | 20% | 39,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 27 | 15% | 76,750 |
| 2001 Sienna | 34 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 36 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Sienna | 19 | 9% | 83,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 40 | 14% | 57,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Toyota Sienna. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving at 35 mph, the passenger side sliding door became ajar without warning and would not close. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the latching mechanism failed. The vehicle was…
The driver rear power sliding door is stuck in closed position and does not open either in automatic power mode or manually. The door got stuck after the power cable was ripped, due to rust, and the door was manually shut. It is now stuck closed and can't be opened using either automatic or manual…
The lock motor in each sliding doors has stopped. The doors open via manual door handles. Keyfob, internal door buttons near the doors, and buttons near rear view mirror do not work to open or close the doors. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Toyota Siennas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Toyota Sienna (12% of the 1,130 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,378 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,200 and $3,100), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 57 of 135 complaints, followed by “open close” (15).
Other 2005 Toyota Sienna problems
- Structure problems (499)
- Seat Belts problems (83)
- Steering problems (79)
- Tires problems (67)
- Electrical System problems (65)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (62)
- Air Bags problems (60)
See all 2005 Toyota Sienna problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Sienna years.