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2005 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 295 repairs.
2005 Toyota Sienna other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Sienna
Engine not specified
| 71000 mi | Stuck door. Replaced a part. |
| 56000 mi | Window wiper broken. Other problems include (1) welds on the doors failing and (2) run flat tires wearing out prematurely. |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 171740 mi C $200 |
welded broken door hinge mechanism |
| 68000 mi US $800 |
Had to replace the cable in the automatic sliding side door. |
| 105700 mi US $415 |
Driver door handle does not open the door on first or second attempt. Requires multiple attempts to open door. Lubricated but problem remains. |
| 121900 mi US $530 |
Replaced the drivers side door lock because the door would no longer open from the outside |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Left side sliding door hinge broken. Door not closing totally unless assisted. Replaced hinge. this is not an automatic door. |
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Rear liftgate struts failed. At first the door wouldn't open all the way up, but then one day the door wouldn't stay open at all. We got the parts and installed them ourselves. |
| 117180 mi C $990 |
REPLACE POWER DOOR DRIVE ASSEMBLIES FOR BOTH DOORS DUE TO CABLE PROBLEMS |
| 58000 mi | The weld broke on the middle of the door where the door holder goes the opening in the door causing the door not to open or shut smoothly + popping sound. Drilled a small hole and ran a screw right though where weld is supposed to fasten it. |
| 136000 mi US $20 |
Replaced lift struts on rear lift gate. They worked well in Texas when I bought the van (used), but failed when cold Iowa weather arrived. Found some on Amazon Warehouse Deals for less than $10 each. Simple to replace myself! |
| 141000 mi US $32 |
Sliding door handle broke when I tried to open a frozen door. Ordered new handle and replaced it myself. (Also bought silicone lubricant to spray on the seals to reduce risk of repeating the problem, common to minivans I'm finding.) |
| 150000 mi | Replaced the top rear hinge on the right sliding door. The original part was wearing and getting lose, causing the door to droop and catch as it opened and closed. On the driver's door there is a mechanism (not the hinges) connecting the door to the van body that provides resistance and control as the door is opened. The door mount for this unit was coming loose. I drilled and screwed it tight. |
| 225000 mi US $770 |
Also (separate problem) tightened the latch on the driver's side sliding door. It was loose, which was allowing alarm to sound at random times (middle of night!) when doors were locked. |
| 31000 mi | The rear lift gate struts leaking. replace new parts. No cost since it is under Toyota recall |
| 85000 mi | Electric rear door struts need to be replaced...this is a wheelchair accessible Braun RampVan...dealer not able to correct this issue. |
| 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. |
| 79400 mi US $20 |
Windshield wiper spray nozzles broken. |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
driver side sliding door stopped working. Cable for auto open & close broke. We now have a manual open door. |
| 151500 mi US $47 |
Replaced driver side door catch (again). This time it was only the catch and not the welded part of the door. Did not get the part from Toyota. Found the best price on E-Bay $47 |
| 169000 mi US $40 |
door catch on driver side. 4th time. This is a weak point of the van |
| 106800 mi | Rear seat belts will not pull out |
| 56800 mi US $200 |
Weld failed in door hinge in drivers side door. Caused a popping sound when door was opened or closed. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Door handle on drivers side sliding door broke off. |
| 39000 mi | Driver door replaced due to broken spot weld on retaining bracket. The classic Sienna door problem. |
| 66000 mi | Drivers side door weld failure. We repaired it ourselves with self tapping screws. |
| 63860 mi | sudden failure of liftgate struts. |
| 126300 mi US $500 |
Door hinge was detached from the frame. |
| 18600 mi | Rear latch on passenger side sliding door broken Check strap door pocket on driver's door groaning and welds showing some movement. Body shop drilled out the welds and replaced with bolts/washers/nuts. Rear sliding door catch replaced with new part. Repaired latch on passenger side sliding door. |
| 103100 mi US $5 |
Repaired broken weld on driver door's door stop. Drilled hole and put a bolt. |
| 34000 mi | Driver "door check" mechanism that is attached between the hinges on the body to the door was defective. The welds on the plate in the door that the door check mounted to cracked and the door made a loud "POP" sound when opening. After talking with ... |
| 86000 mi | Power sliding door cable assembly froze and broke, rendering the power feature inoperable. Extended original warranty was issued in August 2012 and repair work was performed free of charge. |
| 177000 mi | Steel cable of passenger side power sliding door broke. From internet search found out that repair would cost around $1500. Removed broken parts myself and switched the door to manual. Not worth the money on a 12-yr old vehicle. |
| 45000 mi | Left front door repaired due to weak hinges (minor body work required covered under recall). They won't fix front right door even though it has same weak hinges. It just hasn't broken yet b/c used less often than the left door. |
| 112800 mi US $250 |
Troublesome power sliding door cable and latch covered by a recall. Also needed door motor replaced. |
| 161000 mi | Replace both front seatbelts under recall. Passenger front was constantly jamming but the driver's side was fine. I had actually asked my wife to set up an appointment to get the passenger front belt replaced when the recall notice came. |
| 20000 mi | Rear hatch closes on its own hurting owner. |
| 24000 mi | Rear hatch won't stay open. |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
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