Toyota Sienna Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 465 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Toyota Sienna across 23 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (8% of reports).
- 465vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 149mention a crash
- 45mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%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.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 37 of 465 complaints (8%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 34 of 465 complaints (7%)
- Parking space: mentioned in 28 of 465 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 379 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 465 complaints, 149 mention a crash, 45 an injury.
Toyota Sienna vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 3 | 7% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Sienna | 5 | 7% | 21,275 |
| 2017 Sienna | 6 | 4% | 4,187 |
| 2016 Sienna | 2 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2015 Sienna | 3 | 1% | 30,500 |
| 2014 Sienna | 11 | 7% | 78,929 |
| 2013 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 28,286 |
| 2012 Sienna | 11 | 4% | 8,900 |
| 2011 Sienna | 20 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 19 | 11% | 26,500 |
| 2009 Sienna | 13 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 51 | 12% | 43,000 |
| 2007 Sienna | 28 | 8% | 38,500 |
| 2006 Sienna | 50 | 5% | 66,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 62 | 5% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Sienna | 111 | 5% | 62,896 |
| 2003 Sienna | 11 | 10% | 75,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 10 | 6% | 98,000 |
| 2001 Sienna | 9 | 5% | 145,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 20 | 6% | 152,859 |
| 1999 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 122,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 8 | 3% | 102,000 |
| 1996 Sienna | 1 | 33% | 51,290 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2004
Problem: Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,501 early 2004 my sienna vehicles. In the event the retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover is missing, the cover can interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal if the acceleration pedal is depressed to nearly the full throttle position.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can become stuck which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the retention clip and floor carpet cover at no charge. The campaign began on january 26, 2009. Owner notification is expected to be completed by early april 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, if they have any further questions.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure the driver forcely pressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure had once occurred while a…
Throttle stuck while in reverse pulling out of a parking spot and accelerated resulting in backing into the building
Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it…
I have had the traction control go on while driving on the highway even when I turn it off. Sometimes the VSC and TRAC OFF lights go on while driving. The roads are dry. Whenever I take it in to the mechanic, all the lights are off. They pulled a zero calibration code and recalibrated. It still…
Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Siennas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 465 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 37 of 465 complaints, followed by “foot brake” (34).
Other Toyota Sienna problems
- Structure problems (2,745)
- Air Bags problems (876)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (786)
- Electrical System problems (707)
- Power Train problems (554)
- Steering problems (524)
- Tires problems (521)
- Seat Belts problems (346)
See all Toyota Sienna problems.