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2012 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (31%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Toyota Sienna suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $455
Alignment, car seems to go out of alignment very easily. 
51500 mi Whining noise when turning the wheel. This is new and in addition to the normal power steering sound. This is a recent occurrence. 
64700 mi A joint in the steering has some splines on it and they wore out. I can't believe this happened to the steering of all things. The only thing to do was replace the steering column. Luckily it was covered under an extended warranty I bought 
84000 mi

US $100
Struts blown. Swapped under warranty. 
60000 mi

US $150
rear shock absorber leak 
136000 mi

US $2088
EPS (electric power steering) died 
50000 mi Replaced a portion of the steering column for owrn joint. Replaced under extended warranty. 

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2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi Intermediate Steering Shaft was making a noise on turns going over bumps - steering shaft was replaced under extended warranty 

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2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

86000 mi

US $500
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking in steering wheel when turning at slow speeds. Required additional $90 to do an alignment. 

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2012 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems

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