2006 Toyota Sienna Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (34% of reports).
- 85electrical system complaints
- 72,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 29 of 85 complaints (34%)
- Side power: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2006 Toyota Sienna at $2,200, and half of them between $1,700 and $2,750.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2016), 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 electrical system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 2 an injury.
Toyota Sienna electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 7 | 18% | 60,000 |
| 2019 Sienna | 4 | 9% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Sienna | 7 | 10% | 115,576 |
| 2017 Sienna | 20 | 13% | 13,100 |
| 2016 Sienna | 9 | 12% | 19,000 |
| 2015 Sienna | 44 | 19% | 19,000 |
| 2014 Sienna | 16 | 10% | 37,925 |
| 2013 Sienna | 22 | 12% | 64,000 |
| 2012 Sienna | 27 | 11% | 39,910 |
| 2011 Sienna | 69 | 11% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 20 | 12% | 87,677 |
| 2009 Sienna | 28 | 14% | 115,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 45 | 10% | 71,011 |
| 2007 Sienna | 18 | 5% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 85 | 8% | 72,500 |
| 2005 Sienna | 65 | 6% | 83,231 |
| 2004 Sienna | 132 | 6% | 81,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 4 | 4% | 18,010 |
| 2002 Sienna | 24 | 13% | 93,224 |
| 2001 Sienna | 20 | 11% | 56,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 17 | 5% | 69,140 |
| 1999 Sienna | 10 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 14 | 5% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2006 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.
The vehicle stability control system randomly engages and activates the brakes without cause. This can happen on a gentle curve going under the speed limit. It is very scary and I am afraid it is going to cause an accident. Internet research shows many owners with this issue and no information on…
While driving vehicle on dry, non slippery roads with slight to moderate curves, vehicle illuminates Traction Loss light, sounds alarm buzzer, and at times applies brakes and dethrottles engine, even when no loss of traction has occurred. This happens while driving on straight roads with slight…
Vehicle shut off when going over the drain pipe I rolled it into a gas station turned it on and off switched gears and it started to roll back on drive I tried to move the gears and turned off the the vehicle after ward no gear worked.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Toyota Siennas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Toyota Sienna (8% of the 1,017 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 2006 Toyota Sienna electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,200 (half paid between $1,700 and $2,750), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 29 of 85 complaints, followed by “side power” (5).
Other 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
- Air Bags problems (307)
- Structure problems (261)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (67)
- Tires problems (65)
- Steering problems (61)
- Wheels problems (54)
- Service Brakes problems (50)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (50)
See all 2006 Toyota Sienna problems or electrical system problems across all Sienna years.