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2008 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

187000 mi Left side CV boot torn. No repairs done. No money. 
349000 mi

US $24
Drivers inner cv boot leaking a little around transmission side of inner boot. no tears. band still in place. replaced the one boot only. 
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. 
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. 
59000 mi

US $2700
replaced transmission under warranty 
91000 mi

US $450
replace cv joint 
149900 mi left driver boot leaking 

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2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

90000 mi Transmission is not shifting correctly between 3-4 gear 
99000 mi looked for codes only. transmission is leaking alot of fluid, and slipping occassionally. 
103000 mi

US $350
replaced a leaking transfer case. 
380000 mi

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

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2008 Toyota Sienna Transmission Problems

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