2012 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2012 Toyota Sienna, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,205 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (39% of reports).
- 72structure complaints
- 53,205median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 9%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 28 of 72 complaints (39%)
- Air bags structure: mentioned in 12 of 72 complaints (17%)
- Takata numbers: mentioned in 12 of 72 complaints (17%)
- Open close: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 32 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 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 (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The automatic side doors of this Toyota sienna le have malfunctioned twice between expensive repairs. When the hardware comes off the guide rail, it hits the window behind the door and shatters in covering the interior and occupants with glass. I had the window repaired after I had the door…
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact was unable to use the driver's side cargo door. The contact stated that the door was possibly frozen; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the door opened unexpectedly. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure)…
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear passenger side power sliding door cable broke. The driver-side power sliding door was malfunctioning. There was an abnormal clunking noise detected. The door failed to close with the automatic button. The contact had to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Toyota Siennas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about structure for the 2012 Toyota Sienna (29% of the 247 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 2012 Toyota Sienna structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 53,205 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2012 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 28 of 72 complaints, followed by “air bags structure” (12).
Other 2012 Toyota Sienna problems
- Air Bags problems (84)
See all 2012 Toyota Sienna problems or structure problems across all Sienna years.