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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%)

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2005 Toyota Sienna suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (17%)

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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.

2005 Toyota Sienna

Engine not specified

167100 mi bearings replaced 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

82460 mi

C $800
steering rack replaced 
79700 mi

US $500
Bad wheel bearing 
119000 mi

US $400
Both rear wheel bearing hubs needed replaced. Simple process. Just rusted together so it took forever. 
89000 mi

US $450
Replaced driver's side rear hub assembly. Was making very loud noise inside vehicle that got louder as it accelerated. Driver's side rear hub assembly replaced due to loud noise that sounded like the van was running on deep-tread mud tires and got louder as speed increased. 
99500 mi

US $720
Passenger side rubber boot on steering rack wet with power steering fluid and almost completely dissolved. Replace entire rack and pinion assembly. Grinding noise from he front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes were at 50%, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, and issue fixed. Grinding noise from the front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes were at 50%, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, and issue fixed. 
US $1200 Steering fluid leak 
94000 mi

US $1100
Steering rack broke. Toyota had a technical bulletin out on this problem. There replacement part had a different part number. They did not help pay at all. Last Toyota I will buy. 
127800 mi

US $500
Boot leaking. Still hesitates, but dealer says is normal... ugh.. 
85400 mi

US $1200
Replaced rack and pinion system due to busted seals. 
128700 mi

US $1330
The steering rack had been leaking for about a year (since at least 110,000 miles.) Replaced. Cost for parts, labor, and alignment was $820 
182000 mi

US $225
Replaced both inner and outer tie rods for both front tires. Boot was cracked on one inner, both outer were loose. 
132000 mi

US $450
Rear shocks. Rear of van would hop a bit sideways over bumps. 
124000 mi

US $200
Rear alignment on right side was out. Rear end is not alignable. Needed to replace bearing and add a alignment shim to adjust wheel toe and camber. 
144500 mi

US $100
Replaced tie rod boot 
87000 mi

US $270
Replaced tie rod boot 
130820 mi

C $165
Rebuild upper McPherson strut ass'y: replace bearings, top plates, spring seats 
240000 mi

US $80
Rear shock absorbers replaced. 
188000 mi

US $3300
Struts and springs (unit) and sway bar links replaced to fix vibration under power 
174220 mi

C $350
Hub bearing noise diagnosed accurately, first repair of bearings 
2064600 mi

C $100
Replaced right front tie rod to replace rack boot and eliminate excessive play 
134540 mi

C $1600
new power steering rack 
116000 mi

US $625
wheel bearing had to be replaced as well as rotors turned 
136000 mi

US $820
replaced power steering rack 
214000 mi

US $350
Left front hub and wheel bearing replaced. 
208940 mi

C $800
Replaced both front tie rod ends 
150000 mi

US $100
Replaced RH inner tie rod and boot. Replaced sway bar RH LH bushings 
152300 mi

US $50
Replaced bushings in steering rack. 
167000 mi

US $220
replaced LH/RH upper control arms 
145080 mi

C $560
replace worn wheel bearing and housing 
119000 mi

US $1600
Front wheel bearings went bad and needed to be replaced. 
73700 mi

US $170
Right rear wheel bearing wore out. 
74900 mi

US $800
Left front tie rod replacement 
84500 mi

US $300
Replaced inner + outer LF tie rods 
54000 mi

US $300
steering shaft replaced due to binding. Corrosion of U-joints from road salt. 
150700 mi

US $550
replaced wheel bearing replaced right tie rod ends 
69900 mi

US $350
Self diagnosed - TSB #ST001-07 basically the steering shaft needs to be replaced due to road salt damage. Disappointing that this was not covered under a recall. 
12400 mi leaking rear shocks looked at and parts ordered. Not repaired until Nov 2. 2hour fix. 
13020 mi rear shocks replaced. leaking. 
31000 mi Rear shock leaking, dealer paid for it under warranty 
62000 mi

US $350
Excessive wear on tires noted by mechanic. Tires worn at 30,000 miles for no apparent reason. Tires were replaced, rear shock was leaking and was replaced, alignment was checked and was okay.  
114300 mi

US $610
replaced leaking power steering hose Replaced worn front sway bar bushings 
43000 mi

US $450
Rear shock blown. Replaced both sides to be safe. 
78000 mi

US $980
Passenger side steering rack boot failed, steering fluid leaking from rack, required replacement rack. 
95000 mi Failure of steering rack 
137000 mi

US $350
Noise from front right indicated bearing going bad 
96000 mi

US $25
steering boot ripped 
112000 mi

US $1200
Power steering leakage 
117700 mi

US $900
Change suspension: shocks and struts in all 4 wheels. 
139000 mi

US $150
Rear left wheel bearing shot. Took a long time to replace due to rust. 
177000 mi

US $850
Passenger side strut broke thru the top. Both struts were replaced,  
70680 mi

C $2000
Problem with rod and wheel bearings 
98580 mi

C $1400
Cracked bearing 

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2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $1000
Replaced shock absorbers as part of Maryland safety inspection. 
80000 mi

US $1100
Right and left front strut assembly. 
101000 mi

US $250
Tie rod and boot replaced 
103000 mi

US $300
broken coil spring. Both rear springs replaced. 
80000 mi

US $120
alignment cannot be fixed without installing aftermarket shim 
99000 mi

US $1800
leaky steering rack, worn out front struts 
88040 mi Lower control arm on driver's side replaced along with seal. 

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2005 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems

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