2006 Toyota Sienna Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 136,175 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (30% of reports).
- 50service brakes complaints
- 136,175median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 17%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 15 of 50 complaints (30%)
- Slip indicator: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Sienna service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% | 6,800 |
| 2018 Sienna | 2 | 3% | 5,018 |
| 2017 Sienna | 11 | 7% | 14,500 |
| 2016 Sienna | 1 | 1% | 14,300 |
| 2015 Sienna | 16 | 7% | 33,087 |
| 2014 Sienna | 10 | 6% | 56,250 |
| 2013 Sienna | 12 | 7% | 61,000 |
| 2012 Sienna | 11 | 4% | 38,303 |
| 2011 Sienna | 18 | 3% | 32,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 92,000 |
| 2009 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 47,250 |
| 2008 Sienna | 28 | 7% | 120,000 |
| 2007 Sienna | 11 | 3% | 111,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 50 | 5% | 136,175 |
| 2005 Sienna | 38 | 3% | 116,500 |
| 2004 Sienna | 48 | 2% | 140,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 1 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 3 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Sienna | 3 | 2% | 230,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 4 | 1% | 180,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 1 | 0% | 137,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
Bought the van used last year. Previous owner said mechanic could not diagnose the issue. On slight curves similar to on-ramps while accelerating the Vehicle stability control (VSC) will engage unexpectedly, sound an alarm and jerk the steering wheel. Some times to the point of pulling the vehicle…
Vehicle traction control system will activate around a curve and break the vehicle while the traction control warning system activates. Breaking around a curve in a wet road situation can be very risky. Numerous other Toyota owners have filed similar complaints.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Toyota Siennas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2006 Toyota Sienna (5% 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 136,175 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 15 of 50 complaints, followed by “slip indicator” (5).
Other 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
- Air Bags problems (307)
- Structure problems (261)
- Electrical System problems (85)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (67)
- Tires problems (65)
- Steering problems (61)
- Wheels problems (54)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (50)
See all 2006 Toyota Sienna problems or service brakes problems across all Sienna years.