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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 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

144460 mi

C $12
front driver bottom slider was seized, replaced slider pin 
151900 mi

C $60
brake line rusted through 
155000 mi

US $100
Brake cable siezed 
161000 mi

US $270
L front caliper seized and was replaced. Heat caused wheel bearing lube failure so bearing was replaced too. 
187000 mi Bad front rotors and pads. No repairs done. No money. 
86800 mi

C $1000
Replaced brakes and pads etc. 
50800 mi

US $130
Check engine light flashed at highway speed 3 hrs after getting car back from Trip 1. Dealer determined that vibration from unbalanced tires was triggering VSC causing misfire in engine. Balancing tires fixed the engine problem. 
79000 mi

US $150
front caliper malfunction - sticking and caused rotor to warp. had to replace caliper, both front rotors and front brakes. 
126000 mi

US $300
rear calipers 

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2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

156000 mi

US $1800
New pads and new tires 

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2008 Toyota Sienna Brake Problems

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