2011 Toyota Sienna Toyota Sienna 2011

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2011 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (11%)

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2011 Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

142000 mi

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

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

45000 mi Transmission was replaced. Transmission was replaced. Transmission was replaced. 
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. 
104000 mi

US $5100
New transmission needed due to total failure of bearings, gears, and possibly other parts. 
70000 mi Both inner CV boots were leaking grease around shaft, the straps could have been tightened but my extended warranty company wanted to replace the boots. 

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

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 
114000 mi

US $450
Cv axle replaced left and right 
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. 
65000 mi

US $50
Replaced CV boot 

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2011 Toyota Sienna Transmission Problems

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