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Expensive Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 319 repairs.
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Toyota Sienna repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (78%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 220 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

77000 mi

US $1500
Rotors and pads were replaced. Warped front brake rotors replaced 

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2015 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

21000 mi

US $1200
Front struts leaking oil badly and no longer provided needed damping. Both replaced and vehicle alignment reset for all four corners. 

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2014 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

68000 mi

US $3000
The battery mount bolt broke and shorted across the battery, frying the ecu and burning the wiring harness 
40000 mi

US $1500
Heater core changed...awful smell coming from vents 

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2014 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

63281 mi

C $400
Rear Hatch Shocks replacement (hatch wouldn't stay up) 
109842 mi

C $2256
Rear Differential viscous coupler and pinion/coupler seal were replaced and rear differential fluid refilled. 

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2013 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

54560 mi

C $1377
Side door rear latch would not lock close. Than the latch on the front of the same side door would not open. 
135000 mi

US $1400
Front cv boot 

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2013 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

91476 mi

US $2700
Problem: speed dependent "gear noise/whine" coming from rear, increasing over time (on ~300 mile trip). Replaced failing AWD coupling subassembly for total $2700 
26660 mi

C $1400
Drivetrain problems 

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2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

60000 mi

US $150
rear shock absorber leak 
89000 mi

US $350
moonroof ltream leak 
136000 mi

US $712
EPS (electric power steering) died Alternator died 

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2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

101000 mi

US $400
Replaced bearings in Electro magnetic unit in rear end. 
140000 mi

US $2300
REAR DIFFERENTIAL PLUS THE COUPLING SUB-ASSEMBLY, ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTROL 

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2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

50000 mi

US $215
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. 
86000 mi

US $500
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking in steering wheel when turning at slow speeds. Required additional $90 to do an alignment. 
89000 mi

US $1049
Replaced alternator with rebuilt Denso alternator. High pitched noise from engine upon deceleration said to be bearings in alternator. Alternator output was also reading low. However, similar sound even after replacement although not as loud. Water pump leaking. Also had to replace drive belt again because it was soaked with coolant, even though previous trip I had just replaced the drive belt. 

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

72000 mi

US $1200
automatic passenger door cable not working again. 
65000 mi

US $700
One of the four oil control vales failed. Toyota issued a TSB 2 months before i bought the van new. not a recall, but covered for 60k miles. Very lame on toyota, since they knew the part was suspect. I hope the other three do not fail. 
95000 mi

US $1500
both CV boot covers leaking grease. Replaced both axles. Used Toyota specialty repair. Shop advises Sienna is the most expensive Toyota to own and repair. I have spent over $2400 out of warranty, disappointed in Toyota. 
108300 mi

US $105
It's been hot and the A/C was having trouble getting sufficiently cold, but it was still cooling. I had the system recharged and a dye and some oil added to check for future leaks. 
111300 mi

US $276
Blower fan (heater fan) replaced because the bearing were worn and the unit squealed when on. 
334866 mi

US $1640
Strut assembly (2) $583.02 Bolt, Flange (2) $20.76 Labor $810.00 4 Wheel alignment $67.50 
104000 mi

US $5100
New transmission needed due to total failure of bearings, gears, and possibly other parts. 
107880 mi

C $6800
The head gaskets were shot so it was cheaper just to replace the motor with a used one. 
85000 mi

US $2700
disc replacement; brake lining replacement new front struts, new rear shocks 
93000 mi

US $2000
Shocks and struts front and rear 
160200 mi

US $1500
Tire shakes. Had balanced at two different shops. Neither one noticed the failed rear struts. Replaced both rear struts, 4 new tires, front alignment, tail light & license bulbs. 
114000 mi

US $1000
Engine Oil Cooler pipe failed. Item was under warranty extension but due to i being beyond the term we had to pay for it. 
40000 mi

US $1500
Automatic door motors. Doors are slow to operate. but functional. 
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. 
74500 mi

US $1000
ABS was broken 

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

96000 mi

US $3200
Car seat driver side stopped working motor was replaced Mount balance all 4 tires, replace front struts, replace rear shocks, replaced steering shaft, 4 wheel alignment. 
120000 mi

US $1121
Alternator replaced but not serpentine belt 
120000 mi

US $675
Rusted fitting connecting Transmission cooler line into radiator rusted and failed, resulting in significant cooling loss and failure to go into gear. Towed to dealer and radiator and fittings replaced. Transmission fluid and antifreeze replaced 
122900 mi

US $110
Replaced upper and mid hinge assemblies on passenger side. Roller bearings worn in mid and falling apart on upper. Had to paint new parts. Door very quiet now. 
130000 mi

US $1500
Driver's side sliding door failed. Door hinges replaced. Still bad. Replaced power door motor at $1500. Still bad. Handle broke, another $100. Adjusted cables, worked for a while, but not consistent. Doors on manual operation now... :( 
126400 mi

US $5000
Shocks replaced, plus new tires, blower motor, and some fluid replacements 
72500 mi

US $1780
Developed buzzing/humming noise from the rear of the vehicle. Diagnosed as a failing rear viscous coupler for the rear differential. At time of inspection of rear vehicle noise it was discovered that the rear u joint was also failing. On this vehicle the u joint is not serviceable and required replacement of the entire driveshaft. 
88850 mi

US $300
Clunking felt in steering wheel when starting from a stop and wheel turned left or right. Replaced intermediate steering shaft. 
131000 mi

US $475
Oil cooler line replacement 
82460 mi

C $2500
Cracked rear springs Carbon cleaned from throttle body Replaced broken fog light due to eock 

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2010 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

104000 mi

US $1000
Power steering rack was leaking - no repairs possible so was replaced. 
60933 mi

US $270
Rear Shock was leaking. Had both shocks replaced. 
88000 mi

US $1300
My Struts were leaking and after disassembly the mounts were rusty so they were replaced too. 
101000 mi

US $345
Front Rotors were warped. Had them replaced with the Front brake pads. There was some clunking on the driver's side wheel, and my friend mentioned it was probably the Sway Bar Links. I had the Sway Bar Links replaced but the van still clunks on the driver's side wheel. I have not had a chance to take it back, but I am wondering if the problem is more a ball joint issue. Some forums even say the problem is with the steering shaft. 
116000 mi

US $200
There were two rattles underneath the car. One looked like a bracket was rusted through and the other was a heat shield. 
117000 mi

US $300
All four tires were worn on the inside reaching the second level of rubber. and it's been less than two years. Found a used tire shop and they will give me a four tire alignment and used tires. 
66000 mi

US $2700
Transmission cover busted open at top while I was driving 45MPH, causing transmission fluid to drain and transmission gears to seize. 
143000 mi

US $1100
Loose cable connecting shift lever to transmission prevented shifting from park. Dealer says expected at 140K, $300.  
92500 mi

US $1000
Rack and pinion failed 

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2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

111000 mi

US $3000
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
139000 mi

US $2500
Cooling issue ultimately was a full head gasket job, plus repairs to the radiator. There ended up being a gap about 2 millimeters thick between the head and the block. Had to replace the head of one side. Also needed emissions repairs. Emissions system failing to properly work. Suspected issue with catalytic converters. So far we've tried running through several tanks of Shell gas as it has the most detergents in hopes that it would be cleaned out. No luck with that so far. Next step is replacement, that will be done in the next month or so. 
138000 mi

US $2000
So we've finally come to the end of a long Odyssey. No pun intended. We ended up taking the vehicle to a new mechanic who removed the entire engine, disassembled it and cleaned it, resealed the whole thing. Reinstalled it and it's running better than it has since we first purchased it. It cost about $2000 dollars, but the work is completely guaranteed and the peace of mind for our family is worth it. Only piece of advice I have, get a second opinion on work done by a mechanic who's not completely up front with you. 
111700 mi

US $230
Would not start. Shop performed diag, showed clean, then did fuel system cleaning service. 
103000 mi

US $1000
Radiator cracked, hose busted, all hoses radiator replaced. 
128000 mi

US $5500
Engine replaced with used engine. Plastic T-fitting for heater hose broke will on freeway. All coolant drained out. Motor overheated and seized. 
115700 mi

US $200
Front left CV boot replaced 
123700 mi

US $1100
Sliding door cable broke, preventing door from opening. 
50500 mi

US $1250
power steering rack and pinion leak front right strut leak replace both front struts 
77000 mi

US $200
Power Door failed. Did not repair, just had them clean up failed parts and door is manual now. 
101000 mi

US $4700
second water punp! replace shocks 
142000 mi

US $4500
Transmission blew. Replace with new Toyota transmission. Transmission blew. Replace with new Toyota transmission. 
158000 mi

US $700
3rd row seat broken. Won’t raise. Estimate of repair due to labor to replace a part. Didn’t have repair performed at this time. 
141980 mi

C $160
Replaced Bank one, sensor two - O2 sensor 
147880 mi

C $3000
Replaced brakes and rotors - front and back, both wheel bearings, wheel alignment. 
145220 mi

C $1100
Replaced downstream catalytic and muffler 
179180 mi

C $500
Front spring broken. Replaced spring/shock absorber assembly on both sides. 
91760 mi

C $400
diagnosed leak in AC system. Seal replaced and system recharged. 
105400 mi

C $1000
Both front strut assemblies were replaced. 
114700 mi

C $430
Leak found in the AC system for the rear of the van. Front system in good working condition. Cut and capped lines to rear system. Recharged AC. 
161200 mi

C $300
2 ignition coils failed and were replaced 
111600 mi

C $4000
Front shock, boot replaced 

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2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $2000
Replaced shocks 

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2009 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

85300 mi

US $1365
Passenger side power steering rack boot cracked. 

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2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

100000 mi

US $100
Rear hatch latch 
118000 mi

US $2000
spring on passenger side front strut broken, both front strut assemblies replaced 
53940 mi

C $700
water pump leaking 
71300 mi

C $2200
Steering rack and front struts, common problems for Sienna of 2004-2010 even dealer confirmed. But no recall for it, too bad. August update: still shopping around. 
79980 mi

C $500
Rear wheels springs broken (attached hitch and bicycles rack in the summer, caring 4 bycicles probably did a damage to springs ) 
187860 mi

C $1000
Diode was preventing card to start. It was hard to diagnose the problem, but the parts were cheap. 
155000 mi

US $1900
Steering rack replacement 
161000 mi

US $1200
Water pump 
95500 mi

US $550
Steering rack leak. Replaced rack with remanufactured unit. 
103700 mi

US $190
Oxygen sensors replaced by myself, as fuel mileage had declined and exhaust was getting sooty. 
161000 mi

US $270
L front caliper seized and was replaced. Heat caused wheel bearing lube failure so bearing was replaced too. 
199600 mi

US $700
Transmission began missing shifts and slipping. Replaced all solenoids, no effect. Dx: clutches shot. Not worth doing on this old jalopy. Was planning to part it out. Now looking for a replacement transmission. 
199000 mi

US $5200
Jasper rebuilt unit installed. 
95000 mi

US $700
replace leaking power steering pump 
111547 mi

US $1800
replaced idler pulley, tensioner and tensioner pulley, alternator pulley. Access required removal, reinstall, and recharge of AC. 
22000 mi

US $650
We smelt a strong smell of gasoline. After two visits the charcoal filter and associated pipework were replaced. Smell has now gone. Third row seat did not lock into position correctly and could not be folded back into the floor. Now repaired. 
83000 mi

US $1500
Power steering fluid leak, found to be steering rack leaking. Steering rack replaced. Oil leak from oil pan gasket. 
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. 
158000 mi

US $1500
Engine began to overheat. Replaced coolant and leaks detected. Water pump diagnosed at the dealer and replaced.  Upon inspection severe rust on the radiator and that was replaced as well. 
43400 mi

C $7000
Transmission began shifting erratically in lower gears. Van was taken to dealer, transmission pan removed, full of metal filings. Transmission replaced under warranty. 
49600 mi

C $1000
Loud clicking from behind left front wheel when going from reverse to drive or vice versa. Left CV shaft replaced to to excess play on outer end. The symptoms have returned as of 110000 km indicating the CV shaft is not source of problem. 
63860 mi

C $600
Engine oil leak from cooler line. Engine ran dry, not covered by powertrain warranty. TSB issued/part redesigned years earlier to eliminate rubber portions. Common problem with 3.5 v6. Mfg/dealer covered 2/3 after I filed a BBB complaint. 
70680 mi

C $500
Broken front coil spring. Swaybar Links worn. Front left control arm bushings worn. Rear AC lines rusted through. Rear unit disconnected from system, lines capped off and system recharged. Van now only had AC in the dash vents, no longer in the rear. 
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. 
124000 mi

US $1200
Lots of clunking & wobbling in front end; shop replaced struts, bearings, and bushings; maybe shocks too. 
107000 mi

US $250
Failure of rubber hoses of oil line between oil filter and oil cooler. Known problem with this model - TSB out. Metal part to replace rubber hoses 
143000 mi

US $1000
Replace front shocks and struts 
65000 mi

US $2200
Cables that operate power sliding door failed and door could not be opened either powered or manually. Other side is failing as well. 
76360 mi

C $300
replace oxygen sensor after error code showed up. bank 1 sensor 1. 
86800 mi

C $1000
Replaced brakes and pads etc. New battery Electrical sliding door cable snapped and no longer works. We decided not to repair it because it would be too costly. We now have manual door only. 
113460 mi

C $200
replaced spark plug and ignition coil 
206000 mi

US $110
Replaced water pump. Found worn bearings/small squeak when changing serpentine belt. Haynes manual indicated need for engine to be removed, not true. Toyota quoted 6 hrs labor. Have read a good tech can do in less than 3 hrs. took me 6 hrs. 
262000 mi

US $200
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner assy and the other two idlers. There was a small amount of slop in idler bearings. The tensioner made noise as it pivoted. replace alternator for slop in bearing. Rebuilt Toyota alt was $350. 
277000 mi

US $340
Part of front coil broke off, rattled, bounced down the road. Still ran ok. Replaced both front strut assemblies, still had originals at 276,000 mi. The other strut had a partial broken coil that stayed in place. 
346000 mi

US $110
Replaced leaking radiator 
456000 mi

US $450
Replaced control arms, ball joints, tierod ends, steering was a little loose 
465000 mi

US $3500
Rack and pinion and subframe under rack replaced. rack and hose leaking,  subframe was corroded 
59000 mi

US $2700
replaced transmission under warranty 
134000 mi

US $630
replaced alternator, bad bearing, loud squeek horn did not work 
172000 mi

US $139
alignment 
172000 mi

US $150
replaced ignition coil 
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. 

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2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

20000 mi

US $1000
Left rear power door stopped working - previously it had intermittent problems which the dealer could not reproduce. Motor was bad and was replaced. Also, battery died while at dealer and was replaced. Previously dealer could not reproduce 
156000 mi

US $1800
New pads and new tires 
42000 mi

US $100
broken seat belt buckle 
80500 mi

US $1500
rack and pinion boot ripped, R&P was leaking. Expensive! Battery replacement, but wore out after only 24 months Automatic Rear Hatch hesitating when opening, sometimes not going all the way up and coming back down 
92000 mi

US $300
Baffle that directs the airflow and controls mix of hot and cold air failed, and both a/c and heat were not working. 
149000 mi

US $1800
Alternator 
103000 mi

US $350
replaced a leaking transfer case. 
195000 mi

US $990
driver side rear hub. I have irregular wear also on the rear tires....I will have a repair coming on that. 
217000 mi

US $1400
driver front wheel bearing and alignment. rear axle 
221000 mi

US $283
rear axle was shimmed to attempt a correction to the rear tires wearing out very quickly on the inside edge, due to them slanting inward at the top of the tire.  Replaced the sway bar links. 
228700 mi

US $251
Replaced one of the catalytic converters. 
255800 mi

US $500
replaced passenger right front wheel bearing and race, tire and alignment 
291000 mi

US $550
replaced new front struts 
259300 mi

US $400
passenger rear wheel bearing went out. 
320000 mi

US $166
alignment attempted with shims...unsuccessful. no freon in system. Added leak finder and freon 
370000 mi

US $500
oil seals near oil filter came loose. lost all my engine oil. replaced the seals and refilled with oil. running ok with some minor oil leaks. 
380000 mi

US $4000
Transmission went out. I gave it away to a mechanic friend. 

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2007 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

74700 mi

US $2200
leak in water pump seal 

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2007 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

117700 mi

US $1250
Change struts Radiator replaced 
125000 mi

US $358
Struts in front replaced 
96000 mi

US $700
I think it was a tie-end rod and a wheel bearing. 
107000 mi

US $1300
I had to replace my battery and the starter for the ignition system. 
93000 mi

US $1300
Power steering rack is leaking. Started at about 70,000 miles. Will fix when leak becomes so bad it won't pass inspection, which is likely next spring. 
52000 mi

US $2500
Trainsmission failed after vehicle was driven through puddle. Replaced transmission.  Replaced failed o2 sensor at this time. 
52700 mi

C $400
ABS sensor failed, front passenger side. 
65100 mi

C $105
Replaced rear hatch switch. 
69440 mi

C $800
Failed belt tensioner 
71300 mi

C $800
Replace water pump. 
71800 mi

C $100
Minor oil leak at oil pan, replaced oil pan gasket to rectify 
85600 mi

C $1500
Front strut broke, replaced both sides and sway bar link 
99200 mi

C $350
Replace muffler, tail pipe and forward pipe 
106020 mi

C $400
Cam gasket leaking....changed gasket and all spark plugs. 
110360 mi

C $900
Cam gaskets leaking again, required replacement. The problem returned immediately and is once again required. Total three repairs…..the last being August 2018. 
122000 mi

US $1000
Front struts were replaced 
143000 mi

US $500
Front Coil springs both were fractured and needed replacement 
148000 mi

US $120
Minor freon leak. Have been recharging ever 3 years 
90700 mi

US $250
COP ignition coil cyl 2. 
92300 mi

US $100
Replaced COP ignition coil cyl. 4 
106000 mi

US $3500
Tranmission was slipping. Had to be rebuilt. 
106000 mi

US $100
Uneven braking causing front end vibration. Replaced rotors. 
77300 mi

US $390
New oxygen sensor 
94000 mi

US $338
Replace batterey 
124000 mi

US $1200
Front struts and one control arm 
85700 mi

US $1227
Steering gear assembly was replaced due to leaking. Axle boot was leaking. Part replaced. 
107000 mi

US $385
Replaced both front driveaxles. 
92380 mi

C $150
Sliding door handle very difficult to open (unlatch) 
103540 mi

C $650
Front wheel bearing became very noisy - dealer determined it needed to be replaced. 
161200 mi

C $1200
The 3.5 has two "hoses" which carry oil from oil pan to block. These are a combination of rubber and metal - previously recalled and the dealer said they were fine. One let go on the highway - replaced both. Hopefully no permanent damage. 
174840 mi

C $120
Exhaust system had two leaks where heat shields are welded to the pipes to protect the spare tire (it would be a real trick for the exhaust or the tire to get close enough to matter). Local shop welded a piece of metal over the holes. 
184760 mi

C $700
Coil spring snapped - mechanic replaced just the spring and then the bearing plate but then I encountered problems with alignment which shifted when the wheels were turned. Installing a Toyota bearing plate improved but still not perfect. 
108000 mi

US $3343
Sudden loss of power, check engine light came on, drove 1.5 miles to get off highway safely, slight steam emitting - no power. Had it towed, replaced radiator, to learn, that entire transmission was destroyed due to complete loss of fluids. While transmission was being replaced, had CVs done because I knew one was cracked (2 months earlier). Parts were $318. Used transmission $1750. Labor was $1275. 
97000 mi

US $1100
Broken coil spring. Replaced with new shock/spring assembly 
76400 mi

US $950
Cylinder head advancer replaced. 
79300 mi

US $1500
water pump and tensioner pulley were failing and neeed to be replaced. 
107700 mi

US $500
Worn right-front wheel bearing and hub. 
138000 mi

US $1200
Two broken engine mounts were replaced along with a drive shaft (which was worn due to excessive engine movement from broken mounts). 
84000 mi

US $1750
Replaced ABS Brake Actuator p/n 44050-08140 due to recurring ABS error code C0226, internal failure. Part was $1250, labor $500. 
53000 mi

US $130
AC not cooling. They recharged the Freon. 
105300 mi

US $1050
Coolant leak and bad noise. Replaced water pump. 
115500 mi

US $420
Check engine, VSC, TRAC OFF warning lights and poor acceleration. Replaced oxygen sensor. 
128000 mi

US $700
Broken front brake caliper replaced. Owner noticed slight noise from front right wheel and that wheel was extremely hot. Apparently caliper broke and brake was jammed "on". Rear external hatch latch / handle failed so that rear hatch could no longer be opened. Dealer replaced the external switch which opens the rear hatch. 
148600 mi

US $1900
Ignition system failed, and car would not run at all. Mice had build a nest on top of the engine intake manifold, and ate through the ignition wiring. Dealer replaced wiring. Cost $1100. 
138000 mi

US $950
Alternator died. Battery quickly discharged and car would not run at all. Replaced alternator. 
124800 mi

US $1500
120K SERVICE INSPECTION AIR CLEANER VACUUM LINES REPAIRED. BATTERY AND POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL REPLACED. CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACED. TRANSMISSION FLUID SERVICE. SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. DRAIN FLUSH COOLING SYS. OIL CHANGE. NEW TIRES COOPERGLS 

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2007 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

158100 mi

C $500
Vvti rattles on startup 
163060 mi

C $3500
And all 4 tires and fronf and rear shocks / struts. 
84620 mi

C $2000
Power steering rack 
87420 mi

C $400
Oxygen sensor replaced 
88080 mi

C $475
Driver's side power sliding door failed. Required motor responsible for opening and closing it. 
97220 mi

C $475
Replace inside door handle motor - sliding door not functioning 
126985 mi

C $1200
Replaced spark plugs and rear ignition coil 
178000 mi

US $100
Exhaust connection needed replacement 
178300 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing loose to the point where the wheel could have come off eventually. 
240000 mi

US $12208
Oil control valve and gaskets 
85560 mi

C $200
bad wheel bearing 
131440 mi

C $1000
Struts 

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2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $1500
Servo motor replacement. 
168000 mi

US $1000
Power rack and pinion assembly 
91000 mi

US $1500
mechanical (not electric) sliding door mechanisms had to be replaced. 
163100 mi

US $681
Right and left power sliding door assemblies replaced. These have been repaired quite a few times. Surprised there wasn't a recall. Ultimately they went us a $200 check to defray "some" of the costs.  
93000 mi

US $2000
Driver's side airbag system failure. Seems to be a common problem but no recall as of yet. Van out of warranty. Replaced Driver's side airbag unit and sensor.  Rear hatch strut also replaced at cost of $200.  Driver's side airbag system failure. Seems to be a common problem but no recall as of yet. Van out of warranty. Replaced Driver's side airbag unit and sensor. Rear hatch strut also replaced at cost of $200.  
148000 mi

US $800
Replaced thermostat, recharged Ac, replaced electrical relay related to AC 
81800 mi

US $3100
I replaced the power steering rack. This is the 2nd replacement steering rack! 
92000 mi

US $1651
The left front wheel bearing was failing and needed to be replaced The CV boot had started to leak on the left front--needed replacement The relay for the divider doors is starting to click incessantly again in the HVAC. 
45000 mi

US $207
Steering felt very loose at slow speeds - replaced steering intermediate shaft 
62700 mi

US $188
Serpentine belt squeaking with first cold start of the day. Goes away once warm. Dealer noted serpentine belt starting to "glaze" but completely intact and in good shape. No repair was needed at this time. 
82000 mi

US $2040
replaced steering rack, 4 wheel alignment 
98000 mi

US $270
Spark plugs replaced Steering rack replaced again. 
78440 mi

C $1300
typical Toyota Sienna problem - full steering rack replacement + original serpentine belts needed replacement 
109120 mi

C $200
Bought new tires from the dealer, after installing, tire pressure warning light came on. Brought it back to be fixed and they were unsuccessful - didn't actually test it, they just reset it. So no it's going back for a third trip. 
109120 mi

C $1600
A fitting in the radiator blew out, taking out the attached A/C condenser as well, so both had to be replaced. The transmission cooler also leaked, leaving me stranded without a functioning transmission. All fluids - coolant, and trans fluid had to be added and the A/C system recharged. 
83300 mi

US $700
Rack and pinion steering system was replaced...tie rods also. 
96000 mi

US $1000
Car stalled, wouldn't drive while on the road. Multiple repairs needed, entire engine had to be removed to replace what was needed. Took a while to fix & parts to be ordered but mechanic had no experienced with this car, so that contributed. Update: spark plugs. 
102000 mi

US $290
Starter needed replacing as it wouldn't turn on. Replaced starter and was good to go. 
74000 mi

US $500
New tires at America Tire for worned out four tires 
80800 mi

US $700
The right front strut is worned out. Needed to replace all struts and shocks. 
106800 mi

US $1220
Power Steering Rack leaking and needs major replacement. New tires every 2 years. 
119000 mi

US $550
Hub and wheel bearing bad on right front. 
165000 mi

US $2400
The transmission failed and it was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. 
157000 mi

US $350
Starter needed to be replaced 
157700 mi

US $700
sliding side doors not opening or closing when commanded. Motors replaced in both sliding side doors. 
180000 mi

US $900
Air bag light coming on because of passenger bag air bag sensor Replaced compressor and necessary components for new air conditioning system 
198000 mi

US $1200
air bag sensor light coming on. Repair needed for driver side air bag system sensor assembly noise coming from dash. hot/cold air blending switches not working 
45000 mi

US $1200
Couldn't get air to come out of upper-vents in rear seat area. Blend-door actuator found to have failed. Entire rear blower/heat-exchanger unit was replaced under warranty. 
62000 mi

US $1200
Airbag light flashing intermittently. Required to replace airbag wiring service.Special warranty covered for 5 years is this happened and time was 5 years 7 months. Negotiated with Toyota to pay labor only...they paid for the part Bearing became really loud and alternator froze 
63700 mi

US $1500
A/C compressor clutch froze solid and AC always on 
55800 mi

C $450
"Check Engine Light" with error code P0303 - "Cylinder 3 misfire". The problem was not successfully diagnosed and repaired during 4 visits to Toyota dealer. During 5-th visit, the coil was replaced, this fixed the problem. 
63340 mi

C $200
Inner power steering rack end was replaced 
83700 mi

C $1000
The dealer insisted that water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Water pump was replaced. 
92380 mi

C $170
reported on knocking noise from left front. Replaced stabilizer link assembly 
103850 mi

C $500
Replaced rusted sections of the exhaust system 
136400 mi

C $400
Right and left rack & pinion bellows were replaced due to tear and damage 
60000 mi

US $1200
The back heater was leaking antifreeze. They had to replace cooling lines in the back. Had Extended Warranty Yea! 
65000 mi

US $450
The built in garage door opener stop working. Wife most likely pushed to hard. They had to replace the whole unit. Had Extended Warranty Yea! 
US $700 Rack was leaking. Known issue. Auto sliding door did not work anymore. Replaced parts on both doors. 
180000 mi

US $1300
Timing belt, tensioner, guides, and water pump, fluids. 
198000 mi

US $400
Replaced ABS computer. 
88660 mi

C $2600
Front suspension replacement (left and right), rack and pinions changed. Exhaust Manifold change between motor and catalyst.  
89000 mi

US $804
Driver seat base (71120-8E110)weld snap. Base need to be replace. 
104000 mi

US $2300
The whole evaporator need replacement due to leaks. 
133000 mi

US $600
Navigation stop powering up. Replaced with unit from Ebay. Unit from dealer would have been over $4k 
88000 mi

US $1080
Oil change, water pump leak, replace timing belt since it was close to the 90,000 mile mark. 
125000 mi

US $125
Center console drawer latch spring broke. You could close the drawer but it would not lock automatically. 
143300 mi

US $1113
Radiator rusted out. Replaced with OEM Toyota radiator AC leaking. Compressor/condensing unit replaced. Then system recharged. 
136000 mi

US $1100
Radiator ruptured. Also needed to replace thermostat. 
39700 mi

US $1400
air conditioning blowing hot air, fixed eventually under warranty but still had to paid half of filling with freon 
92000 mi

US $450
Sienna had VERY stiff steering while pulling out of parking spaces. After gaining speed the steering was pretty normal. Toyota dealer did not diagnose it well so I took it to local shop who replaced the steering pump and fluid. Good as new! 
98000 mi

US $226
Check noise from engine;They determined it was the Power Steering pump whining. They did intake cleaning and intake filter replacement but MPG remains very low at this time...about 13.5 mpg. Mechanic suspects bad catalytic converter. 
100500 mi

US $1350
For code P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank #2) I had them replace the front engine Catalytic Converter and the O2 sensors. Looks like it solved the problem but at great expense. 
109400 mi

US $1400
Re-manufactured complete steering rack and gear assembly because of steering fluid leak. Had to do wheel alignment afterward. Brake pads were replaced all around and oil was changed. 
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. 
144000 mi

US $948
Compressor failed 

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2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

58900 mi

C $1400
Motor and cable for power sliding door. The plastic jacket of the cable cracked and stuck in the gear. The complete motor and cable assembly had to be replaced. 
61380 mi

C $1800
steering oil leak 
76880 mi

C $575
Power sliding door doesn't open automatically 
86800 mi

C $200
Noise due to loosen belt 
90500 mi

US $1500
Replaced the steering rack, due to a reported leak. 
90624 mi

US $2201
The left passenger auto door open/close mechanism was faulty 
136000 mi

US $450
The airbag warning light switched on and off. 
145000 mi

US $600
Driver side passenger sliding door failed to properly close 
78740 mi

C $2400
Replaced Adaptive Cruise Laser Unit 
94240 mi

C $1400
Manifold Gasket Replace 
90000 mi

US $2000
cigarette lighter outlet in console falling out rear hatch struts--2nd replacement under mfr warranty Van has always pulled to left; said "can't replicate" Wind whistle at bottom of windshield at highway speeds; goes away with recirc closed; comes back when open, consistently 90000 mile service; added in water pump 
126000 mi

US $100
Gasket just after engine connecting to exhaust system failed and was replaced. 
145000 mi

US $120
Evacuate, recharge, add dye to find leak in AC Spring popped out of driver side seatbelt floor latch, setting off dash light and making it almost impossible to buckle seat belt 
145000 mi

US $250
Replacement of driver side seat belt floor assembly Dye test showed leaks in rear AC lines; need to be replaced 
146000 mi

US $1800
Replace rear AC lines Airbag light always on for driver Transmission pan gasket leaking 
146000 mi

US $2400
Steering rack leaking; replaced Front AC lines leaking; no cold air 
142000 mi

US $1000
there was a leak in the power steering column, and a few minor repairs. 
116560 mi

C $1500
Replaced front steering components, including tie rods and stabilizer. 
130200 mi

C $1250
Parking brake: non-functional re/re; additionally replaced rotors/drums + pads  and rear shocks (leaking). 
151280 mi

C $3000
Thermostat seized causing overheating and valve head gasket failure. 
155620 mi

C $1200
Front bearings and struts replaced 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $1600
Front wheel bearings went bad and needed to be replaced. 
148000 mi

US $350
Radiator was clogged making the engine overheat. Replaced radiator assembly, hoses and coolant. 
172000 mi

US $250
Front exhaust flex pipe had failed and was leaking exhaust into the cabin and was very loud. Shop cut out the old flex pipe and welded in a new one. 
79000 mi

US $500
Engine block mount 
85100 mi

US $200
both headlights bulbs replaced 
112000 mi

US $1200
Power steering leakage 
49000 mi

US $2000
Engine light on. Transmission flush. 
82460 mi

C $800
steering rack replaced 
85160 mi

C $500
Drive belts replaced, then. Alternator stripped and needed replacing 
108500 mi

C $5000
Water pump/timing belt went; damaged engine; required replacement 
94000 mi

US $1100
Steering rack broke. Toyota had a technical bulletin out on this problem. There replacement part had a different part number. They did not help pay at all. Last Toyota I will buy. 
115300 mi

US $500
Boot leaking. Still hesitates, but dealer says is normal... ugh.. 
88000 mi

US $1136
90 K mileage maintenance - replaced Timing Belt, Water Pump, et al. Under Extended Warranty replaced both timing belt idler bearings and tighteners. 
92000 mi

US $1500
Replaced water pump and radiator when doing 90k timing belt service. According to the repair tech the radiator had started to fail and was leaking. I did not personally see the failure. 
188000 mi

US $3300
Leaking CV seal, bad CV joint drivers side. Struts and springs (unit) and sway bar links replaced to fix vibration under power 
175400 mi

C $2400
Timing belt, engine mounts, windshield, spark plugs, coolant flush, transmission flush, and oil change. Talking to the mechanic it sounded like at least one mount had started to fail, which I had suspected a couple months prior. 
128700 mi

US $1330
The steering rack had been leaking for about a year (since at least 110,000 miles.) Replaced. Cost for parts, labor, and alignment was $820 Repair shop did not lock wheel when replacing steering wheel, so clock spring was broken. Repaired by mechanic for no charge. 
167000 mi

US $299
Cracked interior boot on front passenger CV axle 
182000 mi

US $225
Replaced both inner and outer tie rods for both front tires. Boot was cracked on one inner, both outer were loose. 
87000 mi

US $150
Left side sliding door hinge broken. Door not closing totally unless assisted. Replaced hinge. this is not an automatic door. 
98000 mi

US $1500
Rust that caused the rocker panel to develop a hole. 
112400 mi

US $1000
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
116800 mi

US $693
AC evaporator had a leak and needed replacement. 
117700 mi

US $900
Change suspension: shocks and struts in all 4 wheels. 
123000 mi

US $180
Hole in flexible connector between engine and exhaust pipe. It was replaced. 
139000 mi

US $150
Rear left wheel bearing shot. Took a long time to replace due to rust. 
165000 mi

US $250
Starter died. Replaced 
176000 mi

US $880
Whole exhaust system was replaced. Rusted. 
177000 mi

US $850
Passenger side strut broke thru the top. Both struts were replaced,  along with a CV boot 
54000 mi

US $300
steering shaft replaced due to binding. Corrosion of U-joints from road salt. 
71000 mi

US $600
air conditioner compressor replaced, system evacuated and refrigerant replaced 
74000 mi

US $200
4) adjust drive belt (eliminate squeal) 
105000 mi

US $1400
New radiator, water pump, timing belt, idler pullies installed 
123600 mi

US $200
new transmission pan gasket - leaky 
150700 mi

US $550
replaced wheel bearing replaced right tie rod ends 
87255 mi

US $275
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. 
90000 mi

US $1200
Repaired rear shoulder belt housing under warranty. The belt would fold over when it was deployed and seize in the belt housing. 
70680 mi

C $2000
Problem with rod and wheel bearings 
98580 mi

C $1400
Cracked bearing Exhaust pipe disconnected 
72700 mi

US $635
Had a cracked radiator and had it replaced 
85400 mi

US $1200
Replaced rack and pinion system due to busted seals. 
US $1200 Coolant leaks at the block (symptoms first showed at 55,000 miles). Steering fluid leak Power door failure. The motor apparently burned-out due to related recall item. 
207000 mi

US $1200
Compressor went out and needed to be replaced. 
228000 mi

US $420
Spark plug blew and created and issue with the coils. 
68000 mi

US $800
Radiator was replaced due to leak. Had to replace the cable in the automatic sliding side door. 
123000 mi

US $1500
Radiator Replaced. Leaking. Replace brake pads and rotors. 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $1000
Replaced shock absorbers as part of Maryland safety inspection. Engine mount. 
115300 mi

US $2100
leaking radiator two calipers frozen 
135000 mi

US $1020
Check engine light came on, scanned and found it needed an O2 sensor, mechanic replaced and cleared code. 
142000 mi

US $500
Starter motor died, replaced, and all is fine. 
76100 mi

US $500
Driver door welds broke causing loud crack every time door was opened. It had been repaired by dealer years ago under warranty. Dealer said I needed new door for $2000. Welder fixed it for $500. 
80000 mi

US $1100
Right and left front strut assembly. Replaced rear rotors pads and calipers. 
91000 mi

US $250
Rear differential leaking. Replaced pinion seal. 
101000 mi

US $250
Tie rod and boot replaced 
103000 mi

US $300
broken coil spring. Both rear springs replaced. 
80000 mi

US $120
alignment cannot be fixed without installing aftermarket shim 
99000 mi

US $1800
leaky steering rack, worn out front struts 
113000 mi

US $1400
Front differential Leaking. Gasket. Needed replacement 

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2004 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

39000 mi

US $2000
Driver side sliding door cable broke and pieces of the door came flying out at me. Repair was unsussessful and car is back at shop.  Also both seat heaters failed. 

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2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

18500 mi

US $2200
CAT Converter Replacement. Right Axle replacement. 
120000 mi

US $3000
Power steering rack needed to be replaced. Transmission fluid leak 
139000 mi

US $3500
Needed new radiator and a new coil. Coolant leak was cleaned up. 
81000 mi

US $200
We bought the car used, and the middle row right seat seatbelt was twisted several times. They had to open the case to straighten it. Not sure how it got so twisted in the first place. 
103000 mi

US $1106
Replaced radiator assembly 
108000 mi

US $300
Passenger side sliding door would not respond to automatic open/close unless manually forced. Driver side sliding door did not respond to full car lock/unlock, had to be (un)locked manually. 
72000 mi

US $450
vehicle failed mass. inspection due to exh leak in flex section between manifold and exh pipe to cat converter. not covered by emission warranty. 
82000 mi

US $700
right front driveshaft/bearing. had to replace shaft also as brg was rusted to shaft. 
90000 mi

US $1000
failed shaft between engine and transmission. Initially thought to be failed trans, hence long time in shop getting replacement whcih was wrong part. 
102600 mi

US $1000
oxygen sensors, 2 within 2 days 
104000 mi

US $600
coolant leak at a freeze plug on front of engine. 
106000 mi

US $600
2 oxygen sensors out of 3 in system failed a few days apart 
106000 mi

US $1300
replace rotors, pads, hoses. All badly worn or rusted 
142000 mi

US $117
Ride becoming harsh, especially noticeable over road defects. Replaced rear shocks. 
150000 mi

US $221
Driver door lock motor intermittant. Replaced door lock assembly. 
176000 mi

US $1018
R strut bearing seized breaking spring. Replaced springs/struts/bearings/sway links. 
183000 mi

US $388
Right Front Wheel Bearing noise, replaced bearing. Wheel alignment. 
188000 mi

US $355
Left Front wheel bearing growl, replaced. 
192500 mi

US $112
Slight radiator leak for several years, only several ounces of coolant lost per year. Major increase in leakage suddenly. Removed and epoxy repaired leak areas, reinstalled radiator, replaced upper and lower hoses. 
188500 mi

US $429
Coolant leak, replaced Intake Manifold Gaskets. 
202700 mi

US $160
Parking Brake Cables Seized. Replace L and R Rear Cables. Replace Parking Brake Shoes. 
220500 mi

US $979
Front end shimmy, uneven F tire wear. Replace left outer tie rod end and stabilizer link. Flex joint and flange/gasket failures. Replace all gaskets, Y, resonator and tail pipe, muffler. Kept main CAT. 
222000 mi

US $535
Stalling AC Compressor, replace compressor. 
223700 mi

US $368
Replace both sway bar links, L link under part warranty. Check alignment, adjust toe-in, replace front tires. 
237500 mi

US $144
Alternator output intermittent. Replace alternator and serpentine belt. 
240000 mi

US $477
Rear brake grinding noise, pad lining thrown. Replace Pads, Rotors. Misc Parking brake hardware, clean and adjust Parking Brake. Replace Left Outer Tie Rod end, adjust Tow-in. Replace rear springs for cracked ends. State Inspection. 
242761 mi

US $621
L Sway Bar Link failed, replace both links and sway bar bushings. Replace front tires, 4 wheel alignment. 
247000 mi

US $450
Replace front rotors, front and rear pads. Clean, lube, adjust parking brakes. Replace all 4 caliper assy and exchange all fluid.  Replace rear shocks. 
248000 mi

US $304
Failed AM middle (resonator) exhaust pipe at rear flange. Replaced. 
253000 mi

US $1253
Replace Lower Control Arms for bushing failure, Ball Joints (originals), front Y pipe, 4 wheel alignment, state inspection. Moog components used. 
256007 mi

US $300
Parking brake cables seized. Replaced both R cables, parking brake shoes, clean and adjust system. 
256169 mi

US $680
RF upper strut bearing seized, wound up and broke spring. Replaced F strut assemblies (loaded) and stabilizer links. 
258000 mi

US $1652
Rusted front subframe not passing inspection. Replace subframe,  noisy alternator and fusible link assembly. 
257980 mi

US $1096
AC comp clutch coil failed. Replace comp, belt, recharge. 
65900 mi

US $1100
Front engine motor mount replaced. 
85000 mi

US $200
Parking brake no longer holding, even after adjustment. Shop dissected brakes and reinstalled shoes and springs and adjusted brake cable. 
88000 mi

US $1000
Exhaust leak in original exhaust. 
90000 mi

US $170
Both headlights replaced using aftermarket headlights. OEM headlights opaque/yellowing and unsafe. 
54000 mi

US $604
The passenger window broke loose of its mount. The replacement was $600. Radiator hoses, wiper blades, air filter, cabin air filter, oil and filter was an additional $600. 
59000 mi

US $1272
Steering Gear Ball Joints Power Steering Rack & Pinion Wheel Alignment Front Break Pads 
129000 mi

US $2500
Cylinder sensor, timing belt 
131800 mi

US $900
Fuel pump, first fuel pump was faulty, the second fixed the issue 
183300 mi

US $1300
Corroded radiator caused the trans fluid lines to mix with the anti-freeze lines. The transmission suffered, the engine overheated. New radiator was needed; new condensor needed as it could not be removed from radiator w/out damage to seal 
229000 mi

US $500
Both struts needed replacement. 
102340 mi

C $120
Exhaust flex hose had leak - new flex joint installed. 
104780 mi

C $484
Replace Bank 2 Sensor 2 
115940 mi

C $1300
Right hand sliding door fell off track, breaking back right window as well. 
136400 mi

C $780
Right passenger door would not open, power or manual. A small piece of the handle actuator was broken off. 
161200 mi

C $220
exhause flex pipe leaking - was replaced. THis was welded to repair about 4 years ago 
81172 mi

US $1056
Replaced steering angle and YAW rate sensors. 
48000 mi

US $670
Power sliding door had an accessory motor failure that affected remote operation. The power door would work if the exterior handle were manually tugged upon, but not if an interior button or key fob button was pressed. 
85000 mi

US $1600
Water pump, timing benlt, drive belts, engine seals d/t wear 
98000 mi

US $1700
Rear springs damaged due to multiple heavy loads, springs and shocks replaced coolant leak noticed at time of service 
99000 mi

US $1000
Alternator broken and not able to charge a battery purchased earlier this year. 
91760 mi

C $700
Exhaust pipe @ manifold had a hole in it. 
101680 mi

C $800
Also unseized left front caliper slider and other maintenance items. 
104780 mi

C $240
There was a cracked gasket that was causing a slow antifreeze leak in the cold weather. 
115620 mi

C $1000
Replaced front struts 
96000 mi

US $2800
Heater would not heat on driver side and they have to replace the heater block. 1500 plus for parts and 1200 for labor. It will require 12 hours for repair. This has been a problem for a year and they have tested it before to find problem 
96000 mi

US $890
It was a Heater box problem. The motor that opens and closes the door to the heater box burned out and therefore the foor would not operate. No warm air would go to the driver's side of the car. 
129000 mi

US $1800
Leaking radiator replaced. Also did the thermostat for good measure. 
111300 mi

US $400
AC Relay Replacement 
125000 mi

US $2800
Had a leak of power steering rack leaking. Gear Assy, Power steering fluid replacement. 817.00 Parts, 480.00 Labor - New Jersey Pricing. Front Struts rusted / shocks fr/rr replaced - 800.00 parts, 360 labor. 
93300 mi

US $350
Right rear wheel bearings. Wheel hub replaced. 
100000 mi

US $2000
Cable on R slider door snapped. Motor, actuator and door bracket replaced. 
145000 mi

US $950
Thermostat and housing Intake manifold gasket 
148000 mi

US $250
2 oxygen sensors 
152000 mi

US $900
catalytic converter, check engine light on. 
164300 mi

US $250
RF Wheel bearing. Noisy rumbling. Repaired. 
200000 mi

US $1900
Rack and pinion leaking, replaced Motor Mount. Control arms and bushings 
202000 mi

US $425
Starter failed, replaced. 
202000 mi

US $300
R Rear wheel bearings replaced. 
99300 mi

US $1100
Failed door lock actuators. One on passenger front door, and one on driver's rear door. 
101500 mi

US $2000
Coolant leak. Required a lot of work to fix it. 
128000 mi

US $3000
Control arms were failing; steering column was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
85560 mi

C $1900
Broken strut. Front shock and struts replaced. 
131000 mi

US $1050
Replaced A/C compressor 
155000 mi

US $160
Air-conditioner relay switch failed causing air conditioner to stop working. 
143000 mi

US $2000
fluid leak in block 
185000 mi

US $800
Wheels out of balance tires damaged and replaced with alignment 
124000 mi

US $122
A/C stopped blowing cold air wwhich was fixed with a Freon recharge. 
163900 mi

US $1500
Replace compressor, AC switch and refrigerant recharge. 
121700 mi

US $600
Wire short & compressor went bad. 
128000 mi

US $130
replaced 6yr old battery 
137000 mi

US $1100
replaced rack & pinion. boot ripped and leaking 
217000 mi

US $1500
Had to replace both front and rear catalytic converters. 
76000 mi

US $1450
automatic sliding door motor and cable 
103000 mi

US $3000
Radiator leak while driving. Radiator could not be changed by itself so condensor had to be changed too. Hoses, belts and thermostat changed while it was in the shop. 
130000 mi

US $1500
Oxygen sensor. catalytic converter 
139000 mi

US $160
Flex Exhaust pipe off manifold pipe. 
163000 mi

US $850
Catalytic converter , 1 of 3 on the car 
206000 mi

US $400
Muffler pipes only not muffler 
209000 mi

US $200
Front wheel bearings. Left was bad but replaced both while it was there. 
256800 mi

US $450
Rack replaced 
114200 mi

US $2000
I replaced both struts and both rear shocks. When I purchased the vehicle the tires were showing shock wear. 

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2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $403
Check engine light turned on and so we had car checked. We had an oxygen sensor replaced as the outcome. We were told it was just wear and tear and not covered by warranty. 
125000 mi

US $1143
The radiator leak (not hoses) was noticed in the shop. The radiator housing had cracked open. 
143000 mi

US $100
Plastic back of driver's seat fell off and pins holding it in place broke 
146000 mi

US $5000
Transmission failed. Had to replace transmission. 
148000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing apparently wore out and had to be replaced. Check Engine light and VSC lights are on 
186000 mi

US $330
Oil pan leaking and gasket had to be replaced. 
201000 mi

US $1000
Front passenger seat warmer no longer works Since the shop tried to fix the passenger seat warmer, the front dash now clicks rhythmically off and on when car is on 
122000 mi

US $1400
A/C failure at least once per year for the past 3yrs on a row with cost from $800-$1400 for last repair. Engine check during annual inspection, problem with emissions. Parts & Labor >$4,500 by Toyota. Covered by extended warranty. Couple of months more and it would be on my dime. 
126000 mi

US $2500
Had problem with sensors and needed $2500 to fix. Decided to get a new car due to bad history of repairs with this car. No more Toyotas from now on. 
111600 mi

C $2700
Vehicle hesitates when changing gear. Service personnel topped up transmission fluid & reset sensors. Noise on front right wheel. Changed wheel bearings. 
113620 mi

C $164
New computer scavenged to deal with ongoing transmission issue. Engine warning light (& VSC) burning. Related to oxygen sensor(?) and problem with drivetrain. Computer replacement (#1) however did not fix it. Conclusion:faulty sensor. Needs replacing. 
116760 mi

C $715
Check Engine Light stays on. Replaced Bank 1 Sensor 2 Oxygen sensor. Drive belt screeching. Drive belt coming apart. 
113820 mi

C $828
Blower motor in ventilation system making a noise. 
126480 mi

C $335
Traction control kicks in at a specific left-hand turn on highway. But only if brakes had been applied in the 60 seconds prior to reaching that spot! Technicians found no problems. Balanced and aligned wheels. It still happens at that spot. 
145700 mi

C $1100
All brake pads replaced 
150660 mi

C $200
Battery replaced. End of life. Sensor overlooked and car ran rough/ wouldn’t start. All fixed 
156860 mi

C $1700
Front suspension repaired 
36000 mi

US $1500
repaired the laser cruise control- did not register other vehicles 
45000 mi

US $800
Spring inside the driver door broken so door hard to open and made a loud popping sound.  Laser cruise control does not work any longer. Cost $1200 to fix so we said "No thanks".  
129000 mi

US $1500
Found radiator leaking. Replaced that and A/C condensor which supposedly could not be removed from radiator without stripping threads of bolts connecting it to the radiator.  
148000 mi

US $1771
AC failed. Replaced compressor.  excessive tire wear, poor ride. Replaced struts & shocks.  

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2003 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

122000 mi

US $2000
Drive belt, spark plugs, replacement, gas tank pressure loss. 
176200 mi

US $150
Check engine came on, mechanic suggested to replace MAF and catalytic converter. Work was done on cleaning existing MAF and sensors. 
119200 mi

US $2000
Major sludge problem. Repair involved removing valve covers and oil pan and cleaning. On this engine, this is very labor intensive. 
102000 mi

US $350
Right front wheel bearing replaced 
212000 mi

US $1450
Factory original rack and pinion assy and tie rods. Rack and pinion assy started leaking. 
179000 mi

US $2500
Bearings in driveshaft needed to be replaced, including most of driveshaft 
216800 mi

US $660
Front brake caliper froze and ruined pads and rotor. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads. 
243000 mi

US $977
Replace timing belt 
226300 mi

US $500
Exhaust system repair. Still appears to be loud and leaking. 
265000 mi

US $300
AC not working, replaced rheostat and recharged system 
266000 mi

US $550
Loud rumble from front when accelerating. Replaced both front drive axles. 
280000 mi

US $500
Replace front strut assembly on driver side 
76000 mi

US $180
Rubber a-pillar/ windshield molding loose. Had to be removed, cleaned and reglued. 
101800 mi

US $1400
Ck engine light came on- codes were bad O2 sensor and emissions problem. Replaced O2 sensor and gas cap. 

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2003 Toyota Sienna

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

150000 mi

US $3000
Transmission failed after slipping for a few days upon starting. After a stop, while in drive, the car would not go forward or reverse when shifted to Reverse. Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit. 

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2002 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

78620 mi

C $440
Air conditioning condenser replaced, etc.  
102300 mi

C $650
Struts and sway bar links (2). 
128220 mi

C $220
Replaced two sway bar links. One was broken, the other worn. Had them replaced two years ago. 
133920 mi

C $350
signal light switch and flasher replaced. 
154380 mi

C $200
sway bar links. They seem to come apart once a year. Starting to get frustrating. 
154380 mi

C $1300
many other front end parts and brakes. 
42189 mi

US $248
45,000 Mile Service, replace wiper blades, balance and rotate tires, front end vibration noted by customer, 
67510 mi

US $99
Replace right rear saddle bag cover. Replace dome light bulb, oil change. Noise in rear brakes. Turn rear drums. 
69679 mi

US $138
Replace strut mounts (under warranty), wheel alignment, rental car 
74585 mi

US $1206
replace front struts, rear shocks, wheel alignment 
115149 mi

US $104
Replaced passenger side door lock sub assembly. Replaced passenger side door handle. 
116680 mi

US $492
Replace IAC motor. Car idles rough, stalls. 
121137 mi

US $231
Parking brake does not hold at times. Vibration while braking at high speeds. Turned front rotors. Parking brake assembly may need to be replaced again. 
122935 mi

US $675
Replace Parking Brake Cables which are hanging up and warping rear drums. Turn rear drums and front rotors. Rental Car 
124000 mi

US $538
Replacement of rear springs and rental car for day. Springs were collapsing when passengers or goods loaded into rear of van. 
132000 mi

US $605
AC button broke and it was difficult, though not yet impossible to turn on AC. Also changed AC and Alternator belts (wear and tear) that were making noise. 
133000 mi

US $190
Car idles rough when stopping or turning into parking spaces. Mentioned on 2 previous visits but no issue found. Check Engine light came on. Code P0420. Dealer says need new catalytic converter with assembly and IAC sensor. Cost $2890. 
110000 mi

US $1260
Replaced timing belt, tension pulley, thermostat and water pump. Replaced coolant. Replaced thermostat. 
183000 mi

US $400
Replaced bank 1 and bank 2 fuel/air sensors 
57095 mi

C $1000
Rear Wheel Cylinders - Minor Leak, Replaced both Front Brake Pads - 25% worn, Replaced Rear Brake Shoes - 35% worn, Replaced with Front Brake Pads Machined Front Rotors and Rear Drums 

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2002 Toyota Sienna 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

186000 mi

US $2100
Van would not shift correctly. Stuck in first gear. Also reverse stopped working all together. What a headache. 

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2001 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

213000 mi

US $3200
Melted catalytic converters - may be due to injectors running rich 
151280 mi

C $1500
seized calipers resulting in replacement of calipers, rotors and pads 
176900 mi

C $250
fuel pump failure 
114400 mi

US $1500
New catalytic converters (3) installec 
125400 mi

US $2000
Two out of the three catalytic converters were bad and replaced 
199700 mi

US $392
Had car 1 week and coil for number 2 plug died. Car has new recondition Eng therefore old parts reinstalled with 199,990 miles on them. 
207000 mi

US $178
another "coil" went out making the third one I had to replace. Cost is from 300 to 178.00 depending on cost of "coil" which is a coil built into the plug wire on Toyota. Use to be 1 coil for all 6 plug wires now one for each coil. 
207000 mi

US $138
ANOTHER plug coil went out! They should have gone back to just ONE coil! 
209000 mi

US $117
ANOTHER COIL WENT OUT! Hope this is the last one! They could be the original and have 200,000 on them so we'll see. Now the eng light is on again but no miss so it's probably the sensors before and after the catalytic converter fouled-again. 
204200 mi

US $318
Ck eng lite on-diagnose-up line oxygen sensor-gas mileage horrible-car ran good but mileage bad. 
215000 mi

US $120
Ran rough-check eng light blinking, needed the last coil for eng. 
215000 mi

US $589
Catalytic converter bad 200,000 plus miles on it and a rust spot getting bigger. 
237000 mi

US $178
Eng began to miss-coils --again replaced two. Dad shop check dist pick up system-working fine. ck eng light back on but not flashing so another trip coming up. runs fine otherwise. 
240000 mi

US $275
muffler leaking 
247700 mi

US $471
Chips on hood-paint peeling off-had hood repainted! 
270000 mi

US $200
Low air warning device. 
269000 mi

US $200
Replace lr wheel bearing. 
299000 mi

US $600
Solenoid valves problems, replaced valve unit..unsuccessful Condenser 2 yrs old failed repair successful 

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2001 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

117000 mi

US $300
Air/Fuel Sensor (lambda or oxygen sensor, but don't tell the Toyota service people that it's a oxygen sensor because they will argue with you till your blue in the face) Bank 1/Sensor 1 Pretty certain the tech who worked on the van the first time actually broke the other "Air/Fuel sensor". "Air/Fuel Sensor Bank 2/Sensor 1" Now I'm waiting for the "Replace Vehicle" code. "Knock Sensor Bank 1 Malfunction" 
118000 mi

US $1900
The second knock sensor decided to die and the mass airflow sensor bit it. The van is for sale!! 
118000 mi

US $350
Replaced Alternator for the second time. The first replacement lasted 3 years and was a Toyota service part. This time it's an off the shelf rebuild from NAPA. I can already say that the Napa doesn't have the bearing whine that the Toyota had. 

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2000 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

19000 mi

US $4000
The engine accelerated by itself. Brake applied and didn't stop the car on time. The car crashed into a building. EDR data proved the engine problem. 
115000 mi

US $4000
Oil sludge destroyed engine, main bearing spun, engine replaced w/used engine. 

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2000 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $1800
Transmission failure. Replaced with "take out" transmission salvaged from another Sienna 
149300 mi

US $800
Replaced two Fuel Ratio Sensors. Old ones were broken, which caused misfires in Cylinders 1, 3 and 5. This mimicked significant transmission problems, dropped fuel efficiency, burned fuel in the exhaust pipes and put fuel in the oil. 
159000 mi

US $300
Engine light was on and car could not pass state emissions test. Replaced catalytic converter with non-Toyota parts. 
178000 mi

US $250
Handle broke on the mini-van's back door/gate, so that the rear could not be opened. No other way to open it. Handle mechanism replaced - parts salesman said it was a common problem on older Siennas. 
198000 mi

US $1300
Stuck PCV Valve and wear fouled the spark plugs, wiring, fuel filter, fuel injectors, which created misfires and sludge build up in throttle body and intake manifold. Replaced plugs, wires, PCV valve, filter, coils boots, grommets & gaskets 
221000 mi

US $400
Some wiring and circuitry problems 
225000 mi

US $1300
Timing chain replaced 

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2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

111000 mi

US $1000
transmission went out. 
204500 mi

US $1100
Valve gasket covers leaking oil Alternator belt tensioner failed and it, the alternates and all the belts were replaced along with the timing belt and water pump 
221000 mi

US $700
Drop tube exhaust pipe broke 

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2000 Toyota Sienna 3dr Minivan, ext.

194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

211420 mi

C $150
Latch to open rear hatch broke, and had to be replaced.  
270260 mi

C $1850
Replaced all shock absorbers and bushings due to uneven tire wear and clunking front end noise. This is my first major repair to this vehicle. 433,000kms and can't complain. Drives quietly again. :-) Hopefully for another 433,000kms... ;-) 
279000 mi

C $700
Engine gaskets & camshaft seals began leaking oil last year (less than 1/2 litre between oil changes) due to age. I waited until timing belt service last month to replace gaskets & seals as well. 280,000 miles/450,000 kms and all is well! 
282720 mi

C $400
Rear door latch broke for the second time (previously replaced in 2009) Engine mounts wore out and needed replacing. 
295400 mi

C $2300
AC was blowing weak so a recharge fixed it up. Exhaust cracked and rattling. Improper motor mount repair in December cracked exhaust. All pipes from the manifold back to the catalytic converter were replaced. Update: kept rattling because aftermarket exhaust didn't fit right. 
310620 mi

C $130
Radiator Fan Motor L2 was making noises. I decided to replace before it broke completely, mostly because noise was irritating. 
317440 mi

C $600
Oil pan drain plug was stripped after so many oil changes. Also, oil pan was dented and leaked. Dealer recommended replacing oil pan, so it was done. 
120400 mi

US $200
When I changed the timing belt, it looks like the mechanic did not put the gasket properly. This had to be replaced. 
122400 mi

US $7000
While going up a hill, engine seized and started making noices. I got the car towed to the mechanic and he informed me that I have to replace the engine. We replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine. 
108000 mi

US $525
Check engine light from bad oxygen sensor. 
113000 mi

US $1200
Replace flexible y-pipe in exhaust. 
153000 mi

US $536
Head gasket leaking oil. Hatch door handle broke. 
164000 mi

US $1196
Replaced Air Fuel Sensor. Hood prop rod and clip broken, replaced. Sliding door handle assembly comes out of door if pulled too hard. Fuel system and throttle body cleaning. Brake system flush. Rear shocks leaking. Replaced. 
165300 mi

US $1785
Transmission fluid leaking from pan gasket. Replaced gasket. Will recheck at next service to see if main seal is leaking. Waterpump, cam seals, and crank seals were leaking. Replaced parts as part of timing belt service. Air conditioning system doesn't cool down below 80 degrees. Might be slow leak. 
170000 mi

US $588
Air conditioner needed new compressor and charging. 
163000 mi

US $670
Replace front sway bar links and bushings. 
153000 mi

US $3200
Reverse gear started to slip, noticable on negative slope. 
172500 mi

US $1100
Front End 
217000 mi

US $200
right front [wheel bearing] wear 

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1999 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

231000 mi

US $1100
New steering rack/assembly 

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1998 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

357000 mi

US $1240
Replace Valve cover with newly designed valve cover, unrelated work. 

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