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2006 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 346 repairs.
2006 Toyota Sienna other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $125 |
Center console drawer latch spring broke. You could close the drawer but it would not lock automatically. |
| 66960 mi C $20 |
Replaced a broken lock mechanism for the glove box. |
| 88660 mi C $2600 |
Front suspension replacement (left and right), rack and pinions changed. |
| 73000 mi US $700 |
Sliding Door Latch needs to be replaced. |
| 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. |
| 131000 mi | Automatic sliding door stopped working. Motor tested fine. Cable assembly removed. |
| 58000 mi | The struts for the rear hatch were replaced because they were not supporting the hatch when open. This was replaced under a recall notice. |
| 94000 mi US $46 |
The rear pair of liftgate hatch shocks needed to be replaced. Toyota was exorbitant in price so I found after market products on Amazon.com that have very good reviews for much less money. Installed them myself. |
| 113000 mi | When the windshield washer suddenly stopped working and the empty light came on,I figured it was cracked but did not wish to spend the money. Turns out a tube leading to the reservoir had slipped off and needed to be trimmed and placed back. |
| 80000 mi US $44 |
Rear lift gate struts failed. Replaced with aftermarket parts. |
| 88000 mi US $150 |
Sliding door broken. Replaced cable assembly under warranty (9yr 90K mile extension) and switch ($). |
| 86000 mi | Passenger side airbag failure. Replaced passenger side air bag unit. Van was purchased previous month and dealer covered repair costs ($1900). |
| 93000 mi US $2000 |
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. |
| 74000 mi US $500 |
The vehicle needed 4 wheel alignment. The new tires wear out after 2500 miles on them. New tires at America Tire for worned out four tires |
| 4193 mi | Rear side window shade broken. Ordered and replaced a few days later under warranty. |
| 50000 mi | replace defective rear door stay checks. TSB dealer did on own during service. |
| 37000 mi US $170 |
Door Check Mounting Panel welds broke loose in right front door. Dealer Body Shop reimbursed $ 381 from Toyota by Warranty Enhancement I received 12/31/2007. Many Toyota Sienna right front door check mounting panels had defective welds. |
| 38500 mi | Driver's side front door made POPPING Sounds when opened or closed due to defective welds. Dealer body shop had to repair the welds. |
| 263000 mi US $40 |
Replace rear lift gate cylinders |
| 89000 mi US $804 |
Driver seat base (71120-8E110)weld snap. Base need to be replace. |
| 44000 mi | Driver's side door check weld failure. Shop quoted price for body shop to fix, even though I enclosed warranty enhancement letter. Complained to shop for not paying attention, made appointment for body shop to fix under warranty. |
| 45000 mi | Driver's side door check weld failure. Received warranty enhancement letter a few years ago, covered repair at the end of the 5-year warranty extension. |
| 77200 mi | Recall on spare tire cable -- spare tire fell out, and since this was recalled, we brought it to the dealer to fix this and get a new spare tire. |
| 79000 mi | Rear hatch struts don't fully open when cold |
| 91700 mi | Repaired rear side window opening hardware. |
| 139000 mi US $30 |
Driver side windshield washer nozzle broken and fell off vehicle while driving. |
| 25000 mi | a loud "click" noise when vehicle is placed in drive and forward motion is initiated. |
| 27000 mi | Air bag light was on. Replaced passenger seat for the 2nd time but light is now on again. |
2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 17269 mi | The GPS all of a sudden stopped working. Toyota provided a GPS update disk and now it works |
| 29436 mi | The tires began to sound very noisy while driving. Conclusion were faulty run-flat tires. Tires were replaced as goodwill |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Driver side passenger sliding door failed to properly close |
| 91000 mi US $773 |
Passenger sliding door inoperable |
| 60000 mi | Rear power hatch struts. |
| 90000 mi US $2000 |
cigarette lighter outlet in console falling out rear hatch struts--2nd replacement under mfr warranty |
| 47120 mi | Rear Hatch struts would not hold open hatch. |
| 76700 mi | Tailgate struts failed preventing the door from staying open. This was subject to a previous recall that Toyota fixed with no charge. |
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