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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%)
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Chart based on 344 repairs.
2006 Toyota Sienna suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 64 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
| 78440 mi C $1300 |
typical Toyota Sienna problem - full steering rack replacement + original serpentine belts needed replacement |
| 68000 mi | Replaced steering rack. Failure on passenger side. Boot was "wet" looking from fluid leaking. |
| 103000 mi | Replaced leaking steering rack again under used car warrenty. Replaced last time at 60k miles. |
| 113000 mi US $60 |
Replaced failed stabilizer sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced driver side as well. Replaced orginal sway bar bushings. |
| 91300 mi | Power steering fluid leaking from rack seals. Requires new/rebuilt rack @ $1000, so first trying a fluid flush/stop leak to see if that fixes it. |
| 97700 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 |
| 131000 mi US $130 |
Right rear hub assembly replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Tie rod replaced |
| 52700 mi | Right front strut is wet (starting to leak). Need to determine whether it is still under warranty otherwise the estimate to repair is $600 after taxes. |
| 186200 mi US $200 |
Inner and outer tie-rod ends replaced, as well as steering rack bellows. Alignment done after. |
| 100200 mi US $700 |
Rack was leaking. Known issue. |
| 110000 mi US $450 |
change to new tires, align steering |
| 168000 mi US $1000 |
Power rack and pinion assembly |
| 189000 mi US $525 |
R/R rear shocks |
| 199000 mi US $229 |
Replace inner tie-rod end and bellows. |
| 273000 mi US $437 |
Replace left front strut |
| 277000 mi US $88 |
Replace power steering pump drive belt. Was squealing |
| 3400 mi | Replaced front left strut. Strut not working caused the tires to wear uneven. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 4960 mi | Front driver suspension changed |
| 45000 mi US $207 |
Steering felt very loose at slow speeds - replaced steering intermediate shaft |
| 82000 mi US $2040 |
replaced steering rack, 4 wheel alignment |
| 98000 mi US $270 |
Steering rack replaced again. |
| 71920 mi C $200 |
ceased suspension top bearing |
| 124000 mi | Weeping power steering fluid. Living with it and Monitoring |
| 103000 mi US $50 |
Asked dealership to diagnose noise. They charged me $50 to tell me I have a problem with the steering half shaft. |
| 152000 mi | Steering shaft, overhead console button never fixed. |
| 91700 mi US $700 |
Rack and pinion steering system was replaced...tie rods also. |
| 34720 mi | From Toyota invoice: Condition: axle boot leaking Cause: axle boot torn open Correction: replace axle boot kit |
| 87060 mi C $200 |
Inner power steering rack end was replaced |
| 92380 mi C $170 |
reported on knocking noise from left front. Replaced stabilizer link assembly |
| 136400 mi C $400 |
Right and left rack & pinion bellows were replaced due to tear and damage |
| 63300 mi US $100 |
Rack seal leaked and caused inner tie rod boot to corrode. Temp fix is to put in pwr steering seal fluid and replace boot. |
| 71700 mi US $500 |
steering rack leaking. |
| 98200 mi US $100 |
Steering boot leaking passenger side. |
| 83000 mi | replaced rack and pinion, didn't pay any due to extended warranty or it would have coast me over $1k. I had them replace all belts and water as a precaution. |
| 56000 mi US $13 |
steering rack boots |
| 146000 mi US $15 |
Replaced passenger side inner tie rod boot |
| 154000 mi US $300 |
Installed both rear shocks , Installed new front struts. |
| 159000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack replaced Control arms , ball joints , outer tie rods and as a preventative measure stabilizer bar bushings replaced as well. |
| 157000 mi US $800 |
replace both front struts |
| 160000 mi | replaced rear shocks, leaking fluid |
| 136300 mi US $400 |
Replace struts and strut top mount bearings. |
| 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. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Shock leaking....can't remember the other item |
| 77500 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm bushing needed to be replaced. |
| 74400 mi | Front wheel bearing is wearing, but not requiring of replacement yet. There's an audible rumble, but no other symptoms. |
| 79980 mi | Worn wheel bearing never replaced as rumble never got worse. |
| 59000 mi | Replace worn shocks and struts |
2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $2000 |
Van has always pulled to left; said "can't replicate" |
| 146000 mi US $2400 |
Steering rack leaking; replaced |
| 61380 mi C $1800 |
steering oil leak |
| 42073 mi | This was a warranty coverage; however, if it weren't it would have cost us $388. |
| 90500 mi US $1500 |
Replaced the steering rack, due to a reported leak. |
| 21000 mi | Sienna pulled slightly to left on highway. Reported 3 times to previous dlrs with same response, No Problem Found. Found new dlr, confirmed problem, corrected alignment problem. OK now. |
| 97200 mi | power steering leaking quote of $1465 to replace rack and pinion assembly, with alignment |
| 97600 mi US $61 |
Told Rear Coil Spring is broken. Had not noticed any issues or symptoms. Quote to replace both rear springs $1129. |
| 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 |
and rear shocks (leaking). |
| 155620 mi C $1200 |
Front bearings and struts replaced |
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