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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 295 repairs.
2005 Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Transmission would shift hard and surge in all gears. Took the vehicle to two different mechanics, neither could diagnose the problem. |
| 123000 mi | Loud noise from the transmission. Shop indicated something broke inside the gearbox. |
| 104000 mi US $500 |
Transmission fluid cooling line connection to radiator broke; transmission fluid leaked out and transmission stopped working. Fortunately did no damage to transmission. Replaced connection and fluid. |
| 99000 mi US $720 |
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 at 50 percent, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, issue fixed. |
| 225000 mi US $770 |
Replaced both CV axles. |
| 188000 mi US $3300 |
Leaking CV seal, bad CV joint drivers side. |
| 177000 mi US $850 |
along with a CV boot |
| 28000 mi | Tranmission seal has sign of leaking. |
| 167000 mi US $299 |
Cracked interior boot on front passenger CV axle |
| 169000 mi | Replaced passenger CV axle, as boot was cracked. The same axle was replaced in September 2016 (7 months prior), so shop figured it was a faulty part and replaced free of change (both labor and parts free.) |
| 150800 mi US $200 |
Getting a little rough. So did the oil and filter change. Seems to solve the problem. |
| 167200 mi | A little rough gear shift at low speed. There is a recall on the solenoids. It seems to make the shift better. |
| 123600 mi US $200 |
new transmission pan gasket - leaky |
| 146700 mi US $314 |
Transmission pan gasket had to be replaced. The price paid included transmission fluid replacement, engine oil and filter change, tire rotation. |
| 164900 mi | Leaking CV joint boot. Had been already replaced for the same reason less than a year ago. Replaced again at no cost. |
| 114300 mi US $610 |
Transaxle gasket was leaking, replaced |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $250 |
Rear differential leaking. Replaced pinion seal. |
| 35650 mi | Replaced front axle seal under warranty |
| 113000 mi US $1400 |
Front differential Leaking. Gasket. Needed replacement |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52000 mi US $130 |
Car needs software update on computer. Done by Toyota according to a TSB. |
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