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2008 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Toyota Sienna body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

43000 mi Rattling in dash since the car was new. dealer finally fixed the problem at Toyota's expense 
26000 mi windshield trim came loose 
41000 mi

US $20
rear vent window trim was replaced. Cost was for part only. Service rep replace the trim for free. 
43000 mi

US $350
water in Sienna trunk after heavy rain. Jute under carpet was replaced because water soaked. No defects could be found to allow the water to enter trunk. Likely twigs / acorns stuck in gasket around rear door allowed water in. 
66135 mi

US $1185
Floor area is wet. Remove carpet and clean. replace complete jute padding. Replace cabin filter. (small twigs tend to collect at the top of the hatch along the gasket. After a while some slip down onto the gasket enough that it allows water to leak into the rear area of the van. During the heavy storms we had, the rear half of the vehicle was very very wet. 
52000 mi passenger side mirror glass is loose and often shakes while driving. Although under CPO warranty, Toyota is refusing to stand behind this despite the fact it has been like that since purchase and impedes safety. 
82000 mi Melting Dashboard, was covered by Toyota Warranty Action/Recall. 
465000 mi

US $3500
subframe was corroded 
33000 mi Had some minor issues at purchase. I have had the driver's side sliding door window seal repaired... 
35000 mi water leak around hatch a/c compresor shut off when wet 
165000 mi

US $50
replaced rubber boot at exterior antenna 
8000 mi Broken trim  
28700 mi

US $50
Bumper misaligned 
19000 mi Dash noise. Could not figure it out. Have to take it back. 
19000 mi Dash noise still present when sold. 
99000 mi

US $25
homelink button snapped. took it apart and glued it back together. glue didn't hold. 
22000 mi

US $650
Third row seat did not lock into position correctly and could not be folded back into the floor. Now repaired. 
70000 mi Plastic back of second row seat fell off. Was reattached with the two screws that had come out. 
72000 mi

US $18
Rear plastic back of second row seat fell off. I re screwed it into place but it came off again. Dealer fixed. 
106000 mi

US $230
The rear trunk handle (with the sensor covered in black rubber) had melted in the sun over the past few years. Colleagues with similar aged Sienna's also have this issue. The whole unit needed removal to replace. 

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2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

19000 mi 20,000 mile maintenance created a squeak in driver side power sliding door. relubed and aligned the door lock and handle and the squeak went away 
35000 mi Had a rattle in driver side sliding door again. Seat belt latch in third row broken and replaced 
110000 mi Loose trim. I taped it down. 

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2008 Toyota Sienna Body Problems

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