Toyota Sienna Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 786 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Sienna across 21 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (308). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (45% of reports).
- 786latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 54mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 352 of 786 complaints (45%)
- Open close: mentioned in 72 of 786 complaints (9%)
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 Toyota Sienna at $1,800, and half of them between $920 and $2,850.
Based on 60 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2013), 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 608 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 786 complaints, 54 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 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 contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passengerâs side sliding door independently unlatched and opened. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that several years…
Driver side back passenger door would not open or close properly. The door opened while driving on the road. It did t want to shut. It was difficult to get it shut once I stopped.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to open the driver's side sliding door, the door failed to completely open but remained ajar. The contact became aware that an electrical cable was hanging from the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated while driving. The contact stated that the warning light turned off while restarting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors failed to function…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Siennas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 786 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Toyota Sienna. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $920 and $2,850), from 60 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 352 of 786 complaints, followed by “open close” (72).
Other Toyota Sienna problems
- Structure problems (2,745)
- Air Bags problems (876)
- Electrical System problems (707)
- Power Train problems (554)
- Steering problems (524)
- Tires problems (521)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (465)
- Seat Belts problems (346)
See all Toyota Sienna problems.