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2006 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

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

Other (12%)

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2006 Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

117700 mi

US $158
Odd shift pattern, found out this is common for van. No issues found. Trans fluid change. 

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2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi

US $1651
The CV boot had started to leak on the left front--needed replacement 
62000 mi Oil leaking. Transmission Pan Gasket needed to be replaced 
68000 mi Automatic transmission gasket leaking on pan. Replaced gasket, filter, and filled with new ATF fluid. 
123500 mi Transmission pan leaking. Opted not to repair. 
37000 mi Transmission was shifting oddly at low speeds. 
127720 mi

C $800
Cracked radiator replaced after the transmission fluid ran dry and van stopped moving 
68000 mi

US $280
CV boot leaking 
77200 mi

US $700
Transmission seals are starting to leak.(under extended warrenty). 
176000 mi Recall on the gear shift lubricating, and the cable to the spare tire attachment 
165000 mi

US $2400
The transmission failed and it was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. 
72300 mi Something called the transmission pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. This was covered by the extended Toyota Platinum warranty. 
43000 mi Tranny failure (? pinion gear)- slipping, grinding. 
157000 mi

US $800
replace one front bearing 
70000 mi

US $7
Drivers side inner drive shaft boot grease leaking due to band loosening. Probably more common on this side due to heat from transmission. Boot still good. Self-repaired with gasket silicone. 
149800 mi

US $200
Replaced both left and right cv drive shafts due to torn inner boots (150k miles) 
136000 mi Gear shift recall 

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2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

97200 mi Transfer case for AWD leaking and advised to replace, or watch and not let go dry. quote of $1862. 
146000 mi

US $1800
Transmission pan gasket leaking 
26000 mi Leaking transmission casing seal. Took down transmission and replaced with new seal. 

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2006 Toyota Sienna Transmission Problems

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