2011 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (37% of reports).
- 154structure complaints
- 71,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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 57 of 154 complaints (37%)
- Takata numbers: mentioned in 21 of 154 complaints (14%)
- Structure air: mentioned in 18 of 154 complaints (12%)
- Open close: mentioned in 10 of 154 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2011 Toyota Sienna at $1,700, and half of them between $1,650 and $2,200.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 154 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Toyota Sienna structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 4 | 11% | — |
| 2019 Sienna | 6 | 13% | 42,500 |
| 2018 Sienna | 5 | 7% | 8,700 |
| 2017 Sienna | 14 | 9% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Sienna | 27 | 36% | 33,256 |
| 2015 Sienna | 61 | 26% | 26,000 |
| 2014 Sienna | 44 | 27% | 63,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 44 | 24% | 39,000 |
| 2012 Sienna | 72 | 29% | 53,205 |
| 2011 Sienna | 154 | 25% | 71,500 |
| 2010 Sienna | 57 | 33% | 70,500 |
| 2009 Sienna | 97 | 47% | 81,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 117 | 27% | 81,850 |
| 2007 Sienna | 102 | 28% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 261 | 26% | 68,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 499 | 44% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Sienna | 962 | 47% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 18 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 42 | 23% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Sienna | 35 | 19% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 52 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Sienna | 36 | 17% | 95,500 |
| 1998 Sienna | 35 | 12% | 101,000 |
| 1996 Sienna | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure:body:door
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 corolla vehicles equipped with a non-toyota, blue tooth hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with a non-toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or bluetooth hands free device. There is a possibility that the front a-pillar trim panel retention clip may have been damaged during the installation of the aftermarket accessory.
Risk: A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the a-pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2011. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Leaking water into passenger side during rain. Many have reported the same issue. Seems to be some loose seals on the roof.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the rear driver's and passenger's power sliding doors failed to latch securely and opened while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door had failed to close or latch securely while closing the door manually or while using the power door switch button. The vehicle was taken to C&C Auto, where the door motor and belt were replaced, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Toyota Siennas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 154 owner complaints about structure for the 2011 Toyota Sienna (25% of the 614 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 2011 Toyota Sienna structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,650 and $2,200), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 57 of 154 complaints, followed by “takata numbers” (21).
Other 2011 Toyota Sienna problems
- Air Bags problems (211)
- Electrical System problems (69)
See all 2011 Toyota Sienna problems or structure problems across all Sienna years.