Toyota Sienna years to avoid
More than twice the Sienna's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Sienna years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Sienna complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Sienna problems
All model years combined.
- Body2,745
- Airbags876
- Locks786
- Electrical708
- Brakes572
- Transmission557
- Engine544
- Steering524
- Tires523
- Acceleration465
- Seat belts346
- Wheels242
Most reported problems on the Toyota Sienna
Door locks 560Grinding brakes 146Tire blowout 136Engine failure 95
Toyota Sienna problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92 | 38 | Fuel system | 14,571 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 86 | 47 | Fuel system | 24,500 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 83 | 72 | Transmission | 30,000 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 160 | Transmission | 21,800 | 10 | 13 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 83 | 76 | Body | 19,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 59 | 233 | Body | 30,000 | 6 | 17 | |
| 2014 | 73 | 164 | Body | 50,000 | 6 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 71 | 183 | Body | 49,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 58 | 247 | Airbags | 58,000 | 9 | 10 | |
| 2011 | 25 | 615 | Airbags | 56,000 | 14 | 34 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 68 | 172 | Body | 68,000 | 8 | 15 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 58 | 207 | Body | 84,750 | 10 | 15 | |
| 2008 | 38 | 429 | Body | 77,000 | 9 | 37 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 40 | 364 | Body | 68,700 | 10 | 29 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 1,017 | Airbags | 71,000 | 11 | 37 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 1,130 | Body | 66,500 | 12 | 39 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 5 | 2,062 | Body | 75,000 | 10 | 51 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 80 | 105 | Locks | 54,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2002 | 72 | 181 | Body | 68,770 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2001 | 74 | 180 | Body | 67,235 | 2 | 14 | |
| 2000 | - | 363 | Engine | 82,300 | 1 | 21 | |
| 1999 | - | 215 | Engine | 90,000 | 2 | 14 | |
| 1998 | - | 294 | Brakes | 79,700 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1997 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 50
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Questions about the Toyota Sienna
What years of the Toyota Sienna should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2011. Each has more than twice the Toyota Sienna's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 2,062, mostly about body and locks.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Sienna?
2017, 2014 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (160, 164 and 172).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Sienna?
Body, with 2,745 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (876) and locks (786).
How many recalls does the Toyota Sienna have?
50 recalls between 1996 and 2020. The 2011 model year has the most, with 14.
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