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Chart based on 175 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
A very small plastic cover fell off the back of the 3 rd row seat. I think the retaining clip broke at the time of assembly.
7000 mi
Middle seat on driver's side had a rattle. A couple of parts were replaced, but the problem re-surfaced. The dealer has agreed to look again and possibly replace the whole seat.
22000 mi
Side mirrors are coming loose, shaking around.
13000 mi
Front windshield cracked due to wiper blade "snapping" onto window after window was washed. Spider-web fracture at point of impact, crack slowly migrating across windshield. Dealer is replacing window under warranty.
24000 mi
Intermittent leak at top of windshield. Leak fixed by glass vendor.
120000 mi
Fuel door hinge pin broken; fixed under warranty.
71000 mi
US $16
Side rear vent window closing mechanism lost the nut and washer that connected the mechanism to the window. New parts purchased and installed by owner
6000 mi
Driver side window rattle was repaired by adding expanded foam behind plastic frame.
1000 mi
Interior floor console was scuffed when we took delivery of car. The remedy was to replace the console.
6000 mi
Back hatch would not close smoothly. They lubed it but didn't solve the issue. I'll need to go back to the dealership.
Third row seating makes a squeaking noise when going over bumps. Dealer has adjusted and claims it is a known issue with no current fix available.
30000 mi
The third row was still squeaking when we punted the vehicle, although the dealer had ordered yet another part to attempt a fix. My wife has sworn off Toyota/Lexus vehicles after that debacle.
21280 mi
3rd row seat rattles when driving. Mechanics agreed and stated common problem and Toyota is aware, but no fix available.
4000 mi
3rd row seta is was squeaking. Dealer added some foam insulation inside the seat, but only made it slightly better.
32000 mi
3rd row left side squeak fixed back in the middle of 2014 after Toyota discovered the flaw that caused it, but a similar squeak on the right side was never fixed.
pass. side window molding replaced due to kink in trim material when window rolled up. warranty repair
89000 mi
US $350
moonroof ltream leak
38700 mi
US $150
Body side molding came loose on passenger side. Had to remove all adhesive and install with fresh all weather automobile mounting tape.
26000 mi
Creaking spring in the front passenger seat back that needed to be tightened. They did that and the creak is gone, but broke some clips on one of the plastic covers at the base of the seat that keeps on coming off. Part ordered.
29000 mi
The third row passenger side seat clicks when going over bumps. They said there was a service bulliten and they installed the fix. I hope it works.
51500 mi
The drivers side window trim pulled away from the frame when rolling down the window.
104800 mi
The passenger interior door panel has a piece that has cracked off on the interior of the door. There is a popping noise coming from the right rear of the van. Cannot determine exactly what it is.
114000 mi
US $75
The plastic cover on the drivers seat has broken a little clip and fallen off. I am not very happy with the quality of the interior on this van. It needs to be more robust. The cover was broken by my son brushing his foot across it.
20460 mi
Squeaky passenger seat. Dealer adjusted.
17900 mi
Bumper pops out and is misaligned, been this way since new. They took off the bumper to see if they could try one more time to fix it, and if not successful to see which parts they would need to order.
20000 mi
Bumper pops out and is misaligned, been this way since new. This should be the final trip for it, they replaced the bumper and brackets. 5 parts listed on invoice. They found signs of a pre-delivery repair on the other side of the vehicle
Inside driver's seat trim cracked and broke off from front of seat. Driver purchased replacement part for $76 and attempted replacement. Dealer had to remove seat to respring and install the part. Labor approx. $139.
64000 mi
Driver seat trim broke for second time in a year. Dealer repaired/replaced at no charge.
Rear quarter window on passenger side came unbounded from metal support trim, began to fall out
21700 mi
Dreaded 3rd row seat rattle, which is known issue and has TSB. Dealer ordered new rubber feet for 3rd row seat. Waiting for parts to come in.
21700 mi
Fixed rear seat rattle
33480 mi
Sunroof controls not working consistently.
64000 mi
US $17
The grommet that holds in the radio antenna had disintegrated, leaving the antenna to bang around in the body panel. I ordered a new grommet from a dealership and replace it myself.
72000 mi
The sun shade was not accessible on the right side door. The previous repair work had made the shade fall inside the door plastic and become inaccessible.
117800 mi
Warranty repair on sunroof switch. Repaired for free by Toyota.
81700 mi
Left side, center window seal deformed. Dealer replaced. Both rear, manual windows' dust deflectors were detaching. Dealer Replaced
52200 mi
US $160
sunroof lining broke
56700 mi
bad sunroof seal
61000 mi
Third row seat latch broke.
37000 mi
Rear window rubber seal trim that is adhered to the window has come unglued from the winodow
22000 mi
Seals on one rear vent window deformed so window did not close properly. Both rear vent windows replaced, since the other side would fail eventually as well. New windows had better seals that are not going to deform...I hope!
53000 mi
US $137
Driver's seat trim detached
73500 mi
Front bumper paint peeling off Rubber piece holding antenna to fender fell off.
85000 mi
US $1
Driver seat trim piece containing controls for seat movement fell off / was broken. Reattached piece to seat using plastic zip ties.
33000 mi
Second row passenger side seat frame replaced and rear seat frame replaced due to seats rattling and squeaking.
66000 mi
seat trim fall off
26000 mi
Front sunroof failed to close. Entire front sunroof assembly was replaced.
11500 mi
moonroof failed to close; parts were replaced
31300 mi
front passenger side seat skirting popping out.
27000 mi
There is a known problem with loud rattling of the rear seats in the 2011 Sienna that was repaired as per a Technical Service Bulletin. Dealer was reluctant and we required three trips over two days before repair was done properly.
35120 mi
C $425
Windshield cracked right below the passenger side wiper. Crack was NOT due to a stone chip.
26000 mi
Popping noise from sliding side doors
19700 mi
3rd row seat squeaked like crazy at lo/med/high speeds. Dealer had service tech order a part (fastener) and replace on 3rd row seat faster to floor. A TSB was issued prior to problem.
30000 mi
Numerous creaks are being observed from the 3rd row seat area and left sliding door. The rubbering molding on the rear pop out windows has fallen off (dried adhesive??).
31000 mi
The creaks and odd noises continue with the back seat, side doors, and other unidentified locations.
Vehicle sold!
23000 mi
The replaced scratch guard clear decals due to peeling. Satisfied with that repair. Problem reported but told it "doesn't have a fix yet" Was the automatic sliding side door makes an audible "pop" when opening. Living with that
33000 mi
Automatic sliding door mechanism replaced. There was a mechanical 'pop" on opening. It appeared the mechanism was pulling open a split second before it actually opened the release catch fully. So Toyota replaced both units on both RH and LH sliding doors.
39000 mi
US $1400
The seal on the sunroof came loose, letting water in. The result was water marks on the roof. The dealership fixed the seals, and had to replace the entire roof fabric. I have an extended warranty, so paid $0 on the $1400 bill.
8060 mi
Water leaked into rear hatch. Kinked weather stripping
8680 mi
Water leaking through rear hatch. Previously reported. Replaced weather stripping
13620 mi
Paint on rear spoiler was rubbing off because of interference between the spoiler and the body due to the hatch misalignment.
Sunroof seal detached during sunroof operation and had to be replaced
27500 mi
US $1
second row of seat on driver's side was very squeaky with rattles.
148000 mi
Rear sliding door (motors or controls) were recalled for safety. Now they do not work as designed. The interior buttons will open and close the doors, but lifting the interior or exterior handles will not always open or close door.
82460 mi
C $2500
Replaced broken fog light due to eock
81800 mi
US $110
Trim around the driver window comes out when window is opened.
22000 mi
Subsequent to having Toyota Remote Engine Start installed by dealer there was a loud rattle from under the dash, by the driver's knees. Drivers side knee airbag module was loose. Dealer rectified at no cost
56000 mi
The plastic surround on driver's seat cracked at corner, I have not had repaired because of cost.
The exhaust heat shield fell off the bottom of the car due to corrosion
38000 mi
US $125
For the second time, the handle on the left rear manual folding seat broke off and I could not lower the seat into the floor. I was able to order a new part and replace myself. Dealer would not warrant part that was replaced under factory w.
41500 mi
US $100
For the THIRD time I've had to replace the handle on the third row seat -- once on the right and twice on the left. This is $100+ part that shouldn't fail so quickly. So disappointing.
Lift gate switch cover was starting to crack and rot. It's a know and very pervasive issue with a variety of Toyota products. I purchased a new cover on eBay and installed it in less than half an hour. I spent most of my time scraping out the melted, old cover as best I could from the lift gate switch.
29000 mi
Passenger sliding door alignment needed to be fixed. Door was hitting the body in the lower right corner. Damaged the door's paint and mylar protective strip on the body of the vehicle. Work had to be done by 3rd party body shop.
There were two noises that seemed to come from the engine. I took the car in to have it looked at. One of the problems was found: a loose part that was tightened (One shop didn't find it; the other did).
homelink button snapped. took it apart and glued it back together. glue didn't hold.
465000 mi
US $3500
subframe was corroded
82000 mi
Melting Dashboard, was covered by Toyota Warranty Action/Recall.
8000 mi
Broken trim
28700 mi
US $50
Bumper misaligned
43000 mi
Rattling in dash since the car was new. dealer finally fixed the problem at Toyota's expense
19000 mi
Dash noise. Could not figure it out. Have to take it back.
19000 mi
Dash noise still present when sold.
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.
35000 mi
water leak around hatch
a/c compresor shut off when wet
165000 mi
US $50
replaced rubber boot at exterior antenna
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.
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.
33000 mi
Had some minor issues at purchase. I have had the driver's side sliding door window seal repaired...
Weatherstrip from driver's rear quarter window coming loose. Not covered under warranty. Over $100 to replace. Going to try to fix it myself with 3m adhesive. Both passenger door weather strips falling down. Dealer reattached.
5000 mi
Electric sliding door rattled. Electric sliding door still rattled. The door roller had disintegrated. The rattle had worsened and parts ground when the door was opened or closed.
6000 mi
Same problem. Part arrived, but dealer had neglected to paint it. Sliding-door hinge assembly was replaced, but rattle persisted. Had service manager drive car to listen to rattle. Another appointment to fix it was scheduled. Rattle persisted.
7000 mi
Rattle persisted.
11000 mi
Driver side sliding door rattle. Lube seems to have solved problem.
11000 mi
Electric sliding door rattle.
34000 mi
The flat black paint was chipping and flaking off of both of the long bars of the roof rack assembly. The dealer replaced both long bars and the associated end caps that required removal in order to complete the installation.
driver's side door check replaced, not under warranty. Was making loud pop/cracking noise every time door opened or closed.
36000 mi
TSB for latch plates on both sliding doors.
15000 mi
alloy wheel corrosion
64200 mi
US $30
Replaced degraded and crumbling rubber gasket around antenna (Toyota calls this an "ornament") and the long horizontal weatherstrip between lower windshield and cowl.
1000 mi
Rattle noise from right sliding door, problem diagnosed, parts ordered. Rattle at right sliding door fixed popping noise coming from driver's door, when open and close
Interior door panel keeps popping off as fasteners get loose. Fasteners replaced.
74400 mi
Door moulding had become detached; was glued back down.
15000 mi
There was an apparent squeak when starting the vehicle, this turned out to be a bad belt, the noise was obvious to the mechanic and was coming from the front passenger side. Repairs took approx 2 hrs.
4340 mi
Rattle sliding door / TSB bulletin
37200 mi
C $70
A part of molding (on the roof) has detached from the roof, Toyota dealer cleaned and glued it back.
34000 mi
US $114
Paint on rims was blistering. Replaced all 4 under warrenty, DVD player was not shutting off draining battery problem was old and caused battery to be replaced earlier in ownership. Work done under warranty.
25000 mi
a horrible rattling noise coming from back slider (driver side) door.
123000 mi
US $100
The original Sienna headlights had become so clouded that the car would not pass annual Virginia inspection. Thankfully the repair shop had the materials to clean, polish and coat the headlights bringing them back to as good as new! We are all set now for the dark winter night drives.
143600 mi
US $15
Owner polished yellowed plastic headlamps
87000 mi
One of the buttons in the overhead console homelink keypad broke. It pushed in but did not come back out. I took it apart to discover the plastic tab that makes the button rebound failed. To fix would have to replace unit. Switched to a different button.
60700 mi
Bezel on DVD player was cracked, so the dealer replaced the bezel.
30000 mi
Right-side sliding door window rattled when all the way up; caused by door sheet metal flexing outward when window was at top of travel.
49000 mi
Found out too late, I had a "warranty enhancement" http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/24/toyota-fixing-600-000-sienna-doors-but-its-not-a-recall-mind-y/
on something that should be a recall. Door stop became unwelded on front driver door.
Wind whistle at bottom of windshield at highway speeds; goes away with recirc closed; comes back when open, consistently
95000 mi
US $55
Bad rattling at speeds over 50 mph. Brought car in to dealer in 2012 for problem, but they could not diagnose. 4 years later, brought in, but raining this day, so rattle was not able to be replicated today.
95700 mi
US $61
Bad rattle over 50 mph. Especially in windy conditions. Was able to replicate today. Secured a panel underneath engine compartment. Also riveted the mud panel to a wheel well that was loose. Rattle is finally gone after 5 years!
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.
86500 mi
US $400
Resealed tire beads, wheel corrosion, $50.
98000 mi
US $1500
Rust that caused the rocker panel to develop a hole.
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.
109000 mi
US $40
Sliding door handle fell off. Easy to replace by ourselves.
118000 mi
US $150
headlights replaced due to extreme oxidation
110000 mi
Dashboard was badly cracked
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.
10000 mi
window bracket broken in side door
121000 mi
Drivers door hinge needed repair
102000 mi
US $5
Repaired broken weld on driver door's door stop. Drilled hole and put a bolt.
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.
Power Seat jammed in one operators F/B driving position. Parts not available. Removed bad jackscrew, modified rails for power adjustment, manual lock in place. Sourcing junkyards for complete repair parts.
258000 mi
US $1652
Rusted front subframe not passing inspection. Replace subframe,
86000 mi
US $130
Door striker on driver side has to be welded back onto the frame.
229 mi
US $20
Glove box latch broke
51000 mi
US $200
Front door would not open more than a few inches because door's interior trim panel came loose and caught on door opening
67500 mi
US $200
Insert in lower front fascia fell out, causing fascia to separate from RF wheel well and vibrate at high speed. Replaced and reconnected parts.
81800 mi
Trim around middle-seat bottom had come loose and was flapping. Found appropriate-size screw and reattached Driver door panel and handle loose. Disassembled door, identified missing fastener, and replaced.
108000 mi
Cracked dash was replaced as per recall.
61000 mi
Rear Driver Side Sun Screen will not Retract
145000 mi
Toyota replaced the dashboard due to cracks and stickyness, at no charge to the owner.
208700 mi
dashboard cracking and dealer replaced
161000 mi
Replaced dash board due to cracks
67000 mi
US $60
Glove box latch was broken and the glove box was not able to be opened.
36000 mi
Replaced rear struts for rear door
70060 mi
passenger side headlight exhibiting condensation witihin headlight assembly - off & on problem since new
76880 mi
C $100
Ongoing problem with condensation in passenger side headlight, this started shortly after we purchased the van new from dealer, they refuse to replace headlight unit as do I due to cost & what I believe is a Toyota issue, so we live with it.
118000 mi
Slider door handle broke off.
247000 mi
Cracked and oxidized dash replaced under warranty enhancement program
146000 mi
US $600
Sliding door Electrical motor failure. Replaced entire electronic door module since individual servo not available. Web boards suggest common failure point
100000 mi
US $10
Water leaking into rear compartment. plugs replaced.
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