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2005 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (15%)

Chart based on 295 repairs.
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2005 Toyota Sienna repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 254 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

20000 mi

US $200
 
Mar 2008

20000 mi
Rear hatch closes on its own hurting owner. 
May 2008

24000 mi
Rear hatch won't stay open. 
Toyota Sienna in Arizona, United States
May 2007 - Jul 2015
Jun 2007

67000 mi

US $130
Leaky gasket. 
Nov 2007

71000 mi
Stuck door. Replaced a part. 
May 2015

167100 mi
bearings replaced 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

9000 mi
squeak in dashboard when above 40 mph. 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

140000 mi

US $800
sliding doors stopped working. electrical system is shot, van won't even run. sold to junk yard for $2000. 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

56000 mi
Window wiper broken. Other problems include (1) welds on the doors failing and (2) run flat tires wearing out prematurely. 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Sienna in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2016
May 2015

115700 mi

US $347
Replaced a/c compressor. 
Jul 2016

123000 mi
Loud noise from the transmission. Shop indicated something broke inside the gearbox. 
Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 Transmission would shift hard and surge in all gears. Took the vehicle to two different mechanics, neither could diagnose the problem. 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2012

94000 mi

US $1100
Steering rack broke. Toyota had a technical bulletin out on this problem. There replacement part had a different part number. They did not help pay at all. Last Toyota I will buy. 
Jan 2016

104500 mi

US $500
Boot leaking. Still hesitates, but dealer says is normal... ugh.. 
Toyota Sienna in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
Nov 2014

175400 mi

C $2400
Timing belt, engine mounts, windshield, spark plugs, coolant flush, transmission flush, and oil change. Talking to the mechanic it sounded like at least one mount had started to fail, which I had suspected a couple months prior. 
Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
Jun 2014

121000 mi
Drivers door hinge needed repair 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2014

82460 mi

C $800
steering rack replaced 
Aug 2014

85160 mi

C $500
Drive belts replaced, then. Alternator stripped and needed replacing 
May 2016

108500 mi

C $5000
Water pump/timing belt went; damaged engine; required replacement 
Toyota Sienna in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2014

85000 mi
Radiator leak at the seam. Had to replace radiator and upper and lower hoses. transmission fluid minor leak after radiator and radiator hoses replaced. mechanic tightened clamp(s) and leak stopped. adding new transmission fluid not necessary. 
Dec 2014

89000 mi

US $450
Replaced driver's side rear hub assembly. Was making very loud noise inside vehicle that got louder as it accelerated. Driver's side rear hub assembly replaced due to loud noise that sounded like the van was running on deep-tread mud tires and got louder as speed increased. 
Sep 2015

99500 mi

US $720
Grinding noise from the front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes at 50 percent, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, issue fixed. Passenger side rubber boot on steering rack wet with power steering fluid and almost completely dissolved. Replace entire rack and pinion assembly. Grinding noise from he front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes were at 50%, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, and issue fixed. Grinding noise from the front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes were at 50%, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, and issue fixed. 
Dec 2016

110000 mi

US $450
Radiator failed after only 2.5 years. Crack in seam between plastic tank and aluminum fins, same problem as before. Replaced with another for $450 total (parts and labor). This is the 3rd radiator in this van. 
Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

139000 mi

US $997
Master cylinder suspected. They claimed it was air in the lines. Serviced brakes, new tires, and oil change. 
Toyota Sienna in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Jun 2014

121000 mi

US $100
driver side sliding door stopped working. Cable for auto open & close broke. We now have a manual open door. 
Oct 2014

124000 mi

US $200
Rear alignment on right side was out. Rear end is not alignable. Needed to replace bearing and add a alignment shim to adjust wheel toe and camber. 
Apr 2016

144500 mi

US $100
Replaced tie rod boot 
Oct 2016

151500 mi

US $47
Replaced driver side door catch (again). This time it was only the catch and not the welded part of the door. Did not get the part from Toyota. Found the best price on E-Bay $47 
Jan 2018

169000 mi

US $40
door catch on driver side. 4th time. This is a weak point of the van 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Feb 2014

203360 mi

C $400
Catalytic converter replaced, light went away a few days later. 
Toyota Sienna in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2022
Feb 2012

92000 mi

US $1500
Replaced water pump and radiator when doing 90k timing belt service. According to the repair tech the radiator had started to fail and was leaking. I did not personally see the failure. 
Jan 2017

127300 mi

US $50
Bad oxygen sensor. Bank 1 sensor 2 (downstream). 
Aug 2021

188000 mi

US $3300
Leaking CV seal, bad CV joint drivers side. Struts and springs (unit) and sway bar links replaced to fix vibration under power 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Aug 2018
Sep 2012

58000 mi
The weld broke on the middle of the door where the door holder goes the opening in the door causing the door not to open or shut smoothly + popping sound. Drilled a small hole and ran a screw right though where weld is supposed to fasten it. The weld broke on the middle of the door where the door holder goes the opening in the door causing the door not to open or shut smoothly + popping sound. Drilled a small hole and ran a screw right though where weld is supposed to fasten it. 
Aug 2017

93000 mi

US $225
AC failed on trip to Tenn and it was very hot out. Very bad timing I was hoping it was a relay or something simple but it was not. I tried to get a shop to do the work but could not get it scheduled while I was there. I talked to a friend that I was visiting and did it our self in his yard. Replaced the failed pump and recharged and over a year later it is still working great 
Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2019
Feb 2013

72700 mi

US $635
Had a cracked radiator and had it replaced 
Aug 2014

85400 mi

US $1200
Replaced rack and pinion system due to busted seals. 
Toyota Sienna in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
Jun 2012

145080 mi

C $560
replace worn wheel bearing and housing 
Aug 2013

171740 mi

C $200
welded broken door hinge mechanism 
Toyota Sienna in New York, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2012

106800 mi
Rear seat belts will not pull out 
Toyota Sienna in Alabama, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

156000 mi

US $160
Battery died on minivan again. 
Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2021
May 2013

104100 mi
Engine began knocking pretty hard, but after checking everything out, it appeared to be due to carbon deposits. Engined cleaned, returned to high quality gas, and knock lessened. 
May 2014

128700 mi

US $1330
The steering rack had been leaking for about a year (since at least 110,000 miles.) Replaced. Cost for parts, labor, and alignment was $820 Repair shop did not lock wheel when replacing steering wheel, so clock spring was broken. Repaired by mechanic for no charge. 
Jul 2014

133000 mi
Frequent P0300-P0306 (random misfire, all cylinders), only at high speeds while decelerating. Two trips to mechanics to diagnose, unable to find problem, no cost to me as owner. Normal maintenance (spark plugs) done, problem remains. 
Sep 2016

167000 mi

US $299
Cracked interior boot on front passenger CV axle 
Apr 2017

169000 mi
Replaced passenger CV axle, as boot was cracked. The same axle was replaced in September 2016 (7 months prior), so shop figured it was a faulty part and replaced free of change (both labor and parts free.) 
May 2018

182000 mi

US $225
Replaced both inner and outer tie rods for both front tires. Boot was cracked on one inner, both outer were loose. 
Toyota Sienna in Utah, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

78200 mi

US $400
The airbag sensor in the passenger seat was broken. 
Nov 2014

79400 mi

US $20
Windshield wiper spray nozzles broken. 
Jan 2015

79700 mi

US $500
Bad wheel bearing 
Mar 2017

109000 mi

US $40
Sliding door handle fell off. Easy to replace by ourselves. 
Nov 2017

119000 mi

US $400
Both rear wheel bearing hubs needed replaced. Simple process. Just rusted together so it took forever. 
Jun 2022

193000 mi

US $500
Oil pan replaced after oil plug was cross-threaded preventing it from holding oil. 
Toyota Sienna in Iowa, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012

136000 mi

US $20
Replaced lift struts on rear lift gate. They worked well in Texas when I bought the van (used), but failed when cold Iowa weather arrived. Found some on Amazon Warehouse Deals for less than $10 each. Simple to replace myself! 
Dec 2012

141000 mi

US $32
Sliding door handle broke when I tried to open a frozen door. Ordered new handle and replaced it myself. (Also bought silicone lubricant to spray on the seals to reduce risk of repeating the problem, common to minivans I'm finding.) 
May 2013

147400 mi
The plastic skirting below the front bumper was coming loose; 5 or 6 clips or screws had fallen out. I wired the rear edge of the skirt in place with a piece of clothes line wire. Since then, I've seen another Sienna with the same problem. 
Aug 2013

150000 mi
Replaced the top rear hinge on the right sliding door. The original part was wearing and getting lose, causing the door to droop and catch as it opened and closed. On the driver's door there is a mechanism (not the hinges) connecting the door to the van body that provides resistance and control as the door is opened. The door mount for this unit was coming loose. I drilled and screwed it tight. 
Mar 2018

213900 mi

US $20
Our alarm was going off at random times, including in the middle of the night. Problem? A sensor switch that senses when the passenger-side sliding door is closed had quit working. I purchased the part online and the repair took about 15 minutes. NOTE: This is the second time this happened with this van, though I failed to report the earlier repair (to the sliding door on the other side). The first time it took me longer to figure out what to do. EDIT: This time this repair did not solve the alarm problem; see next repair for the solution that worked this time. 
Apr 2018

225000 mi

US $770
Replaced both CV axles.  Also (separate problem) tightened the latch on the driver's side sliding door. It was loose, which was allowing alarm to sound at random times (middle of night!) when doors were locked. 
Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2012

120000 mi

US $900
Replace leaking radiator 
Oct 2013

150800 mi

US $200
Getting a little rough. So did the oil and filter change. Seems to solve the problem. 
Jul 2014

167200 mi
A little rough gear shift at low speed. There is a recall on the solenoids. It seems to make the shift better. 
Toyota Sienna in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Jan 2013

90000 mi

US $120
rear wiper motor replaced. Main gear broke in motor. Cost was price of remanufactured part. 
Mar 2013

91000 mi

US $150
Hole in exhaust was welded. 
May 2013

93000 mi
Rotors were rusted on the inside wear surface and slide pins were stuck. Replaced rotors, pads, and lubed pins. 
Mar 2014

104000 mi

US $500
Transmission fluid cooling line connection to radiator broke; transmission fluid leaked out and transmission stopped working. Fortunately did no damage to transmission. Replaced connection and fluid. Leaking exhaust system replaced. 
Toyota Sienna in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

132000 mi

US $450
Rear shocks. Rear of van would hop a bit sideways over bumps. 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

208940 mi

C $800
Replaced both front tie rod ends muffler assembly repair,resonator, clamps assbly and gaskets, joints 
Toyota Sienna in Arkansas, United States
Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
Sep 2017

214000 mi

US $350
Left front hub and wheel bearing replaced. 
Toyota Sienna in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2016 - Feb 2022
Sep 2017

168640 mi

C $165
Brake Rotor shudder under long braking and downhill sessions 
Mar 2018

174220 mi

C $350
Hub bearing noise diagnosed accurately, first repair of bearings 
Nov 2021

2064600 mi

C $100
Replaced right front tie rod to replace rack boot and eliminate excessive play 
Jan 2022

209560 mi

C $350
Timing Belt and Water Pump 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
May 2017

80600 mi

C $280
The flex pipe was rusted out, so had a new one installed. The job was quick, and was done in less than an hour. The bigger issue is with the power steering fluid leaking, the shop said it'd take the entire steering rack replaced to fully correct the problem (which costs >$2,000), but we chose the easy way of putting a "plug" in that only costs $50. The mechanic said the "plug" might last as long as the car's life. So we'll see to that. 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

111356 mi

US $179
Rotors warped less than 2 years and 12,000 miles from last warped rotors 
Jun 2018

115000 mi

US $754
compressor failure 
Toyota Sienna in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2005 - Feb 2018
Jul 2005

620 mi
2011 replaced a radiater , it was leaking. 2017 replaced radiater again. 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

214000 mi

US $75
Replaced bad ignition coil and sparkplug. Engine air filter also replaced. Can of fuel injector cleaner added to gas tank after vehicle had been sitting for seven months. 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

239000 mi

US $20
Replaced the left sliding door handle. 
Nov 2021

239000 mi

US $10
Replaced right side sliding door handle. 
Jan 2022

240000 mi

US $130
Left front caliper, left and right front rotors, left and right brake pads. 
Feb 2022

240000 mi

US $80
Rear shock absorbers replaced. 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

100000 mi

US $200
Tune-up 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

39000 mi

US $350
Replaced original brakes even though still had some life left. 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016

145000 mi

US $20
Sliding door not working , disassembled passenger side auto sliding door, align the motor and fixed 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
Mar 2017 - May 2022
Jun 2017

190000 mi

US $140
An ignition coil failed, causing vibration. Others seem fine. 
Jan 2018

195000 mi

US $175
Exhaust flex pipe/tube +  engine mount bolt (replacement) 
Toyota Sienna in Nova Scotia, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
Sep 2016

128340 mi

C $600
alternator 
May 2017

134540 mi

C $700
new rear brakes lines 
Jul 2017

134540 mi

C $1600
new power steering rack 
Toyota Sienna in Virginia, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2021
Feb 2017

85000 mi
Electric rear door struts need to be replaced...this is a wheelchair accessible Braun RampVan...dealer not able to correct this issue. 
May 2017

87255 mi

US $275
Hit piece of metal on interstate and it caused some minor damage to the underbody of our Braun RampVan. Body shop inspected and repaired damage. No mechanical issues with our vehicle. 
Feb 2018

90000 mi

US $1200
Repaired rear shoulder belt housing under warranty. The belt would fold over when it was deployed and seize in the belt housing. 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

105000 mi

US $10
Heat shield claps were broken, 3 new clamps, $10. 
Jul 2013

114300 mi

US $610
Transaxle gasket was leaking, replaced replaced leaking power steering hose Replaced worn front sway bar bushings 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

US $1200
Coolant leaks at the block (symptoms first showed at 55,000 miles). Steering fluid leak Power door failure. The motor apparently burned-out due to related recall item. 
Toyota Sienna in Alabama, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

207000 mi

US $1200
Compressor went out and needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

228000 mi

US $420
Spark plug blew and created and issue with the coils. 
Toyota Sienna in Kentucky, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

150000 mi

US $100
Replaced RH inner tie rod and boot. Replaced sway bar RH LH bushings 
Aug 2016

152300 mi

US $50
Replaced bushings in steering rack. 
Feb 2018

167000 mi

US $220
replaced LH/RH upper control arms 
Toyota Sienna in New York, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Mar 2017

83000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear shoes 
Jul 2017

84000 mi

US $900
timing belt and water pump replacement 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Nov 2007
Jun 2007

40000 mi
Pinging with regular gas. Reprogrammed computer no charge 
Oct 2007

43000 mi

US $150
Actuator borke on drivers door lock 
Toyota Sienna in Ohio, United States
Nov 2006 - Jan 2008
Jan 2006

15000 mi
rear heating not getting warm 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Oct 2016

220800 mi

US $350
Hard to start. Replaced bad starter 
Toyota Sienna in Alabama, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Dec 2016

118000 mi

US $150
headlights replaced due to extreme oxidation 
Jan 2017

118200 mi
Dashboard was badly cracked 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011

85000 mi

US $690
Crack in the radiator. Realized was loosing engine coolant. Took car to regular mechanic and he confirmed it. He ordered a new radiator and replaced it. New radiator cost over $400! Then labor expensive due to location of the radiator. 
Jun 2012

94000 mi

US $600
Radiator leaked water due to a split in the plastic where the metal holds the plastic together. (Bad Design by Toyota). 
Toyota Sienna in Iowa, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2012
Jun 2007

20000 mi
Warranty replacement of oxygen sensor. 
Jun 2010

59000 mi
catalytic converter replaced 
Aug 2010

63000 mi
Replace 2 oxygen sensors and harness 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2013 - Oct 2018
Oct 2014

146700 mi

US $314
Transmission pan gasket had to be replaced. The price paid included transmission fluid replacement, engine oil and filter change, tire rotation. 
Jun 2015

157000 mi

US $130
A/C had gotten weaker and weaker. Technician did not find any visible leak or component failure. System was then recharged. 
Nov 2015

164900 mi
Leaking CV joint boot. Had been already replaced for the same reason less than a year ago. Replaced again at no cost. 
Dec 2016

177000 mi
Steel cable of passenger side power sliding door broke. From internet search found out that repair would cost around $1500. Removed broken parts myself and switched the door to manual. Not worth the money on a 12-yr old vehicle. 
Jul 2017

183000 mi

US $500
ABS sensor went nuts. The ABS light went off at random on the instrument cluster and the ABS would kick in occasionally, even in situations where it should not have. 
Toyota Sienna in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2017
Apr 2009

54000 mi

US $300
steering shaft replaced due to binding. Corrosion of U-joints from road salt. 
Aug 2010

71000 mi

US $600
air conditioner compressor replaced, system evacuated and refrigerant replaced 
Nov 2010

74000 mi

US $200
4) adjust drive belt (eliminate squeal) 
Jun 2012

90000 mi
new flex coupling 
Jun 2013

105000 mi

US $1400
New radiator, water pump, timing belt, idler pullies installed 
May 2014

123600 mi

US $200
new transmission pan gasket - leaky 
Nov 2014

131700 mi

US $60
A small exhaust leak was welded closed. 
May 2016

150700 mi

US $550
replaced wheel bearing replaced right tie rod ends 
May 2017

160000 mi

US $75
flex coupling was replaced 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

31000 mi
Power sliding door broken. 
May 2009

45000 mi
Power sliding door broken, third time. Left front door repaired due to weak hinges (minor body work required covered under recall). They won't fix front right door even though it has same weak hinges. It just hasn't broken yet b/c used less often than the left door. 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2019
Sep 2012

86000 mi
Power sliding door cable assembly froze and broke, rendering the power feature inoperable. Extended original warranty was issued in August 2012 and repair work was performed free of charge. 
Aug 2014

119000 mi

US $1600
Front wheel bearings went bad and needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2015

148000 mi

US $350
Radiator was clogged making the engine overheat. Replaced radiator assembly, hoses and coolant. 
Mar 2017

158000 mi

US $50
Original thermostat failed in the open position and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2017

167000 mi

US $15
Plugged heater core. Back flushed with water replaced hoses. 
Jun 2018

172000 mi

US $250
Front exhaust flex pipe had failed and was leaking exhaust into the cabin and was very loud. Shop cut out the old flex pipe and welded in a new one. 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2014
Aug 2008

32000 mi
Replaced brakes pads and calipers on front passenger side under warranty. The brake pads had started to flake off. 
Apr 2011

56800 mi

US $200
Weld failed in door hinge in drivers side door. Caused a popping sound when door was opened or closed. 
Apr 2012

73700 mi

US $170
Right rear wheel bearing wore out. 
Jun 2013

92000 mi

US $100
Door handle on drivers side sliding door broke off. 
Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States
Mar 2005 - Oct 2014
Oct 2005

10000 mi
window bracket broken in side door 
Jun 2009

96000 mi

US $25
steering boot ripped 
Jun 2014

171000 mi
AC compressor failed and had to be replaced 
Jul 2014

171500 mi

US $400
Catalytic converter went out 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
Sep 2009

43000 mi

US $450
Rear shock blown. Replaced both sides to be safe. 
Toyota Sienna in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2015
Jan 2014

120500 mi

US $30
Check engine light came on and it said the catalytic converter was inefficient and the O2 sensor was off. I just put in an additive to clean things and the light went off. 
Jun 2015

132000 mi
DIAGNOSE C.E.L. P0420-Catalyst system efficiency below $0.00 threshold bank 1 Recommend a tune up No oil found in plug tube seals or externally leaking. Comprehensive Multi Point Inspection: http://2un.me/10v2 VSC&TRAC OFF lights are on agan 
Oct 2015

137000 mi

US $350
Noise from front right indicated bearing going bad 
Toyota Sienna in Iowa, United States
Mar 2008 - Aug 2019
Nov 2012

112800 mi

US $250
Troublesome power sliding door cable and latch covered by a recall. Also needed door motor replaced. 
Aug 2016

161000 mi
Replace both front seatbelts under recall. Passenger front was constantly jamming but the driver's side was fine. I had actually asked my wife to set up an appointment to get the passenger front belt replaced when the recall notice came. 
Toyota Sienna in South Dakota, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008

34000 mi
Driver "door check" mechanism that is attached between the hinges on the body to the door was defective. The welds on the plate in the door that the door check mounted to cracked and the door made a loud "POP" sound when opening. After talking with ... 
May 2011

69900 mi

US $350
Self diagnosed - TSB #ST001-07 basically the steering shaft needs to be replaced due to road salt damage. Disappointing that this was not covered under a recall. 
Sep 2017

125000 mi

US $200
Headlights had yellowed and glazed over so they were not shining very bright. Replaced the headlight lens/bulbs on my own. 
Toyota Sienna in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Jul 2013
Feb 2008

28000 mi
Tranmission seal has sign of leaking. 
Nov 2012

126300 mi

US $500
Door hinge was detached from the frame. 
Toyota Sienna in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2005 - Jan 2018
Oct 2006

12400 mi
leaking rear shocks looked at and parts ordered. Not repaired until Nov 2. 2hour fix. 
Nov 2006

13020 mi
rear shocks replaced. leaking. 
Sep 2007

18600 mi
Rear latch on passenger side sliding door broken Check strap door pocket on driver's door groaning and welds showing some movement. Body shop drilled out the welds and replaced with bolts/washers/nuts. Rear sliding door catch replaced with new part. Repaired latch on passenger side sliding door. 
Toyota Sienna in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2005 - Sep 2014
Mar 2007

32000 mi
Had issue with vehicle "knocking" when at low rpms going up slight inclines. There was a TSB on the issue that resulted in a computer "upgrade" and the brake accuator being replaced. I was told it was a $2400 part that is part of the laser guided cruise 
Apr 2007

34000 mi
There was a noise coming from the fan back behind the glove box whenever the fan was at a low setting. Dealer ordered new fan and replaced at a follow-up visit. Fan replaced. 
Jul 2007

39000 mi
Ticking/clicking noise was coming from behind drivers side dash. Was actually in the shop a few different times for them to figure out the problem, but finally fixed it after ordering an A/C Servo and replacing it the last time. 
May 2008

52000 mi

US $30
Passenger side front door would not open. Clips had broken that hold pocket and such on. Had to be replaced. Was told it was cosmetic and extended warranty would not cover. 
Aug 2009

75000 mi
car made moaning/grinding noise when turning when it was hot other problem was clicking under passenger side dash. one dealer replaced a blower motor the next dealer replaced servo switch(?) 
Jun 2010

89000 mi

US $550
car was squeeling very bad at startup and belt dressing was of no help. Replaced timing belt and all was well again 
Jan 2011

130300 mi

US $225
noise noticed with fresh air intake, not on recirculate or climate control off. Replaced filter 
Sep 2011

116000 mi

US $625
wheel bearing had to be replaced as well as rotors turned 
Dec 2012

136000 mi

US $820
replaced power steering rack 
Oct 2013

154000 mi

US $400
Needed new Air Fuel Sensor 
Jan 2014

109000 mi

US $700
replace catalytic converter 
Sep 2014

166000 mi
Needed to replace condenser and other AC parts. Total repairs from non-dealer was $2k 
Toyota Sienna in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2006 - Jun 2022
Sep 2009

63860 mi
sudden failure of liftgate struts. 
Toyota Sienna in Illinois, United States
Apr 2007 - Dec 2012
Mar 2010

39000 mi
Driver door replaced due to broken spot weld on retaining bracket. The classic Sienna door problem. 
Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
Nov 2008

66000 mi
Drivers side door weld failure. We repaired it ourselves with self tapping screws. 
Toyota Sienna in South Dakota, United States
Jun 2007 - Nov 2012
May 2007

31000 mi
Rear shock leaking, dealer paid for it under warranty 
Jun 2011

62000 mi

US $350
Excessive wear on tires noted by mechanic. Tires worn at 30,000 miles for no apparent reason. Tires were replaced, rear shock was leaking and was replaced, alignment was checked and was okay.  
Toyota Sienna in Kansas, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2009
Jan 2008

40000 mi

US $32
Fuses blew to both power outlets in the driver's compartment. 
Toyota Sienna in Arizona, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010

65000 mi
AC drive belt repeatedly develops a squealing problem. This has happened since the care was a year old. No one has been able to prevent it from returning. Have to bring it in once and a while to have it adjusted. 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2016
Jan 2011

78200 mi

US $400
Replaced oil pan gasket, $350. Resealed tire beads, wheel corrosion, $50. 
Oct 2011

61000 mi

US $550
Power Liftgate was working intermittently but dealer could not replicate. Seems to be working ok now. 
Feb 2014

74900 mi

US $800
Left front tie rod replacement 
Apr 2015

84500 mi

US $300
Replaced inner + outer LF tie rods 
May 2016

93000 mi

US $500
A/C Compressor failed and needed to be replaced 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2012

79000 mi

US $500
Engine block mount 
Aug 2013

85100 mi

US $200
both headlights bulbs replaced 
Jun 2016

112000 mi

US $1200
Power steering leakage 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2018
Oct 2012

117180 mi

C $990
REPLACE POWER DOOR DRIVE ASSEMBLIES FOR BOTH DOORS DUE TO CABLE PROBLEMS REPLACE SEIZED RH REAR CALIPER 
Nov 2012

119596 mi

C $675
Replace RHR brake caliper - seized 
Sep 2013

130820 mi

C $165
Rebuild upper McPherson strut ass'y: replace bearings, top plates, spring seats 
Apr 2015

178932 mi

C $125
Replace battery 
Jul 2015

167260 mi

C $284
Replace RHR brake caliper - piston seal failure Replace rear brake pads / rotors. Replace parking brake shoes 
Aug 2016

184206 mi

C $383
Repair leaking AC lines to rear unit, near RHR wheel area 
Feb 2017

192557 mi

C $695
Replace RHR brake backing plate. Replace park brake shoes 
Apr 2017

69 mi

C $111
Replace battery 
Jul 2018

214954 mi

C $485
Replace starter 
Aug 2018

215760 mi

C $215
Replace alternator 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Dec 2014
Sep 2008

31000 mi
The rear lift gate struts leaking. replace new parts. No cost since it is under Toyota recall  
Mar 2010

40920 mi

C $10
replaced two brake light bulbs 
Feb 2012

61380 mi

C $90
Battery Die 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

117000 mi
Needed basically whole new exhaust system 
Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

77000 mi

US $980
Passenger side steering rack boot failed, steering fluid leaking from rack, required replacement rack. 
Toyota Sienna in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014
Aug 2009

74744 mi

US $105
Replaced battery 
Nov 2010

92187 mi

US $100
Replaced Engine Mount 
Aug 2011

105700 mi

US $415
Check Engine light came on. Required "Tune Up" including fuel injector clean. Driver door handle does not open the door on first or second attempt. Requires multiple attempts to open door. Lubricated but problem remains. 
May 2012

121900 mi

US $530
Replaced the drivers side door lock because the door would no longer open from the outside 
Toyota Sienna in Alabama, United States
Sep 2005 - Jun 2018
May 2014

87000 mi

US $270
Replaced tie rod boot 
May 2016

102000 mi

US $5
Repaired broken weld on driver door's door stop. Drilled hole and put a bolt. Repaired broken weld on driver door's door stop. Drilled hole and put a bolt. 
Toyota Sienna in Washington, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

88000 mi

US $1136
90 K mileage maintenance - replaced Timing Belt, Water Pump, et al. Under Extended Warranty replaced both timing belt idler bearings and tighteners. 
Toyota Sienna in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011

76000 mi

US $220
Sliding door would not shut 
Apr 2013

95000 mi
Failure of steering rack 
Toyota Sienna in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

68000 mi

US $800
Radiator was replaced due to leak. Had to replace the cable in the automatic sliding side door. 
May 2018

123000 mi

US $1500
Radiator Replaced. Leaking. Replace brake pads and rotors. 
Toyota Sienna in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2018
Oct 2010

87000 mi

US $150
Left side sliding door hinge broken. Door not closing totally unless assisted. Replaced hinge. this is not an automatic door. 
Sep 2011

98000 mi

US $1500
Rust that caused the rocker panel to develop a hole. 
May 2012

108000 mi

US $50
Rear liftgate struts failed. At first the door wouldn't open all the way up, but then one day the door wouldn't stay open at all. We got the parts and installed them ourselves. 
Jun 2012

109000 mi

US $50
Air was not cold coming out of AC vents. We refilled the system with the kits sold at auto parts stores, but the air is still coming warm, colder than it was, but not really cold.  
Nov 2012

112400 mi

US $1000
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2013

116800 mi

US $693
AC evaporator had a leak and needed replacement. 
May 2013

117700 mi

US $900
Change suspension: shocks and struts in all 4 wheels. 
Oct 2013

123000 mi

US $180
Hole in flexible connector between engine and exhaust pipe. It was replaced. 
May 2015

139000 mi

US $150
Rear left wheel bearing shot. Took a long time to replace due to rust. 
May 2017

165000 mi

US $250
Starter died. Replaced 
Mar 2018

176000 mi

US $880
Whole exhaust system was replaced. Rusted. 
Apr 2018

177000 mi

US $850
Passenger side strut broke thru the top. Both struts were replaced,  along with a CV boot 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2014 - May 2015
Apr 2015

110560 mi

C $400
replaced some connector gaskets and exhaust pipes 
Toyota Sienna in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012

70680 mi

C $2000
Problem with rod and wheel bearings 
May 2015

98580 mi

C $1400
Cracked bearing Exhaust pipe disconnected 
Toyota Sienna in Georgia, United States
Dec 2009 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

77000 mi

US $275
Replace OEM rear seat DVD player 
Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States
Dec 2009 - Oct 2012
Jan 2012

96000 mi

US $150
Radiator had a hole in it and was replaced. Vehicle was under extended warranty. Actual cost of repair was 650. 
Jun 2012

100000 mi

US $75
The horn had a pinched wire. Check engine light for Idle Air Control motor/valve 
Toyota Sienna in Texas, United States
Dec 2009 - Nov 2010
Jan 2010

49000 mi

US $2000
Engine light on. Transmission flush. 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2014
Apr 2011

67000 mi

US $800
Timing belt rubbing. Replaced belt 
Mar 2012

81000 mi
Squealing when turning the steering wheel. Replaced the power steering pump belt and accessory belt 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2018
Apr 2012

115300 mi

US $2100
leaking radiator two calipers frozen 
Oct 2014

132500 mi
parasitic drain to battery experienced a few times, battery tested and is ok, alternator/charging system tested and is ok, current draw tested and none found 
Feb 2015

135000 mi

US $1020
Check engine light came on, scanned and found it needed an O2 sensor, mechanic replaced and cleared code. 
May 2016

142000 mi

US $500
Starter motor died, replaced, and all is fine. 
Toyota Sienna in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Aug 2015

76100 mi

US $500
Driver door welds broke causing loud crack every time door was opened. It had been repaired by dealer years ago under warranty. Dealer said I needed new door for $2000. Welder fixed it for $500. 
Jul 2016

80000 mi

US $1100
Right and left front strut assembly. Replaced rear rotors pads and calipers. 
May 2018

91000 mi

US $250
Rear differential leaking. Replaced pinion seal. 
Jul 2020

101000 mi

US $250
Tie rod and boot replaced 
Sep 2021

103000 mi

US $300
broken coil spring. Both rear springs replaced. 
Toyota Sienna in Virginia, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

74000 mi
Passenger seat heater replaced. Radiator replaced, thermostat replaced after multiple check engine light visits. 
Toyota Sienna in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2007 - May 2012
Mar 2010

80000 mi

US $120
alignment cannot be fixed without installing aftermarket shim 
Jun 2011

99000 mi

US $1800
leaky steering rack, worn out front struts 
Dec 2011

113000 mi

US $1400
Front differential Leaking. Gasket. Needed replacement 
Toyota Sienna in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Jun 2010
Sep 2006

35650 mi
Replaced front axle seal under warranty 
Jan 2010

88040 mi
Lower control arm on driver's side replaced along with seal. 
Toyota Sienna in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2013
May 2013

86000 mi

US $435
Front Pipe Leaking 
Toyota Sienna in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

135000 mi

US $600
Replace rotors and pads 
Toyota Sienna in Maryland, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
Dec 2015

96000 mi

US $1000
Replaced shock absorbers as part of Maryland safety inspection. Engine mount. 
Toyota Sienna in Colorado, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

49000 mi

US $20
The relay broke so the rear air conditioner did not come on at all-the fan didn't blow. The front air conditioning was working. After replacing the relay for the rear, the fan came on for the rear and cold air blew! Part cost about $20. Driver put it in! 
Jul 2010

56000 mi

US $40
relay did not work so fan did not kick on. replaced relay. 
Toyota Sienna in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

100000 mi
Radiator leaking. New one installed. 
Toyota Sienna in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

150000 mi
Radiator core split mixing the coolant and transmission fluid. 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Sienna in Florida, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
May 2007

52000 mi

US $130
Car needs software update on computer. Done by Toyota according to a TSB. 

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