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2009 Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (12%)

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2009 Toyota Sienna electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

71000 mi

US $130
Door sensor does not work reliably and closed on child's arm. Trip to dealer but no fix. 
115000 mi blower was going out 
154000 mi

US $125
Battery died. New battery installed 
138000 mi

US $600
Air conditioning stopped working. Had hobby mechanic replace it, which didn't fix the issue. Now looking at total A/C system overhaul/replacement. 
240000 mi

US $150
Alternator died 
52000 mi

US $150
Battery dead. It took 2 trips to the dealer and I had to leave the car over a weekend before they figured out it was just the battery! 
39700 mi

US $50
Bad 12v outlet replaced. 
18000 mi

US $900
Air condenser damaged by object hitting it through lower grill. Apparently 'not uncommon' per Toyota dealer. Pleased with service but disappointed a little rock can take out A/C of new van. Poor design. 
20640 mi Heater blower noisy ( intermittent ) 
10540 mi TPMS system required recalibration. The TPMS warning light was constantly on even though the tire pressure was fine. 
91760 mi

C $400
diagnosed leak in AC system. Seal replaced and system recharged. 
96100 mi AC failed again within 30 days of repair. Dealer found another leak. Did not repair at this time. 
114700 mi

C $430
Leak found in the AC system for the rear of the van. Front system in good working condition. Cut and capped lines to rear system. Recharged AC. 
47200 mi

US $90
Low tire pressure sensor error. Sensor erroneously detecting fifth tire with zero tire pressure. All others within tolerance. Of course car only has 4 tires. 
80000 mi

US $245
TPMS warning light on. Replaced tire pressure sensors with ones from Costco, no impact. Two months later took to dealer paid $110 for them to "program to computer." Resolved. Four months later, TPMS continues working normally. 

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2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

19600 mi A/C was not cold. Leak in a rubber gasket - replaced. 
DRL did not work upon delivery. Initial repair attempt was aborted as I needed the vehicle. 
2000 mi Repaired short circuit that had caused DRL to not operate. 
30000 mi Key remote stopped working and had to be reprogrammed. Called dealer to see if repair would be covered by extended warranty. Dealer never responded to inquiry. Searched internet for remote programming instructions and self-repaired. 

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2009 Toyota Sienna 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

66600 mi

US $250
Replaced battery. Second time since van was purchased. 
69000 mi

US $200
Battery draining too fast 
88400 mi Second power sliding door broke. The wire came off the track and snapped. Now both van side doors only operate manually. 

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2009 Toyota Sienna Electrical Problems

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