2004 Toyota Sienna Toyota Sienna 2004

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2004 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (15%)

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2004 Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

128000 mi Replace crankshaft pulley. No charge, done as recall. The only other non-maintenance repair was the CV joints. They were covered under the extended warrantee that I bought when the van was new. 
128300 mi

US $550
Shifter replacement 
82000 mi

US $700
right front driveshaft/bearing. had to replace shaft also as brg was rusted to shaft. 
90000 mi

US $1000
failed shaft between engine and transmission. Initially thought to be failed trans, hence long time in shop getting replacement whcih was wrong part. 
350000 mi

US $650
rebuilt transmission failed after 20K miles 
120000 mi

US $3000
Transmission fluid leak 
18500 mi

US $2200
Right Axle replacement. 
114500 mi

US $463
replace CV axle and boot due to broken boot (right side) and lubricant total leak out 
226000 mi

US $250
Hard 1-2 shift. 
172400 mi

US $300
gasket leak 
92380 mi

C $800
Replaced passenger front axle 
262000 mi

US $400
replaced left and right drive axles 
122700 mi

US $295
Axle issue, same one I had replaced in 2011, faulty due to improper installation by original mechanic. 
174000 mi

US $500
FL bearing wore out, replaced it and half axle. 
124000 mi

US $600
The Transmission fluid cooling lines were corroded and leaking. 
93000 mi Transmission was operating in a problematic manner, without smooth shifting. 
94000 mi

US $160
Transmission pan gasket was leaking -- not a major repair. 
175000 mi

US $450
Front drivers side CV joint began clicking on turns. Drove 1000 miles on it then replaced the entire axle. The boot was never cracked/broken. Seems the joint had little grease in it from the factory! 

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2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

155000 mi Replacement of transmission pan filter and change of translating oil. 
157000 mi

US $30
Replaced transmission oil pan drain plug gasket 
134000 mi

US $600
Transfer case has been leaking for >30K miles, recently leak has increased, I had the case resealed by a private mechanic. 
136000 mi

US $600
Leaking transfer case was finally resealed, three gaskets were leaking at the time of the repair: 1. Rear Output Shaft, Front Cover, and Transmission/T-Case. 
149000 mi

US $15
Dear ujoint completely worn out. Bought aftermarket and repaired. 
111600 mi

C $2700
Vehicle hesitates when changing gear. Service personnel topped up transmission fluid & reset sensors. 
113620 mi

C $164
New computer scavenged to deal with ongoing transmission issue. 
146000 mi

US $5000
Transmission failed. Had to replace transmission. 

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