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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (38%)

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

99200 mi

C $800
Broken rear coil spring. Both rear springs replaced. 
194000 mi

US $650
Left wheel bearing and hub worn out. 
334866 mi

US $1640
Strut assembly (2) $583.02 Bolt, Flange (2) $20.76 Labor $810.00 4 Wheel alignment $67.50 
133000 mi

US $350
struts 
160200 mi

US $1500
Tire shakes. Had balanced at two different shops. Neither one noticed the failed rear struts. Replaced both rear struts, 4 new tires, front alignment, tail light & license bulbs. 
85000 mi

US $2700
new front struts, new rear shocks 
93000 mi

US $2000
Shocks and struts front and rear 
90300 mi Intermediate steering shaft replaced 
62300 mi

C $450
Front strut worn out. Replaced both. 
74400 mi

C $800
Clunking when turning the steering. This problem has been noticeable for several years, but got worse in the last few months. Dealer diagnosed intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. 
80500 mi Light knocking in the front suspension/steering. Tech unable to identify, suspect front stabilizer links or steering shaft. 
3900 mi

US $289
4 wheel alignment and two new tires due to being run off the road 

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

126400 mi

US $5000
Shocks replaced, plus new tires, blower motor, and some fluid replacements 
82460 mi

C $2500
Cracked rear springs 
106600 mi Left rear wheel bearing started howling early November, got worse quickly; repaired before Thanksgiving trip. 
123000 mi Replace front struts 
91000 mi

US $80
Replaced rear wheel hubs sourced via Amazon - Detroit Axle Both (2) Rear Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly fits 2014-2016 Infiniti QX60/2013 JX35/2007-2013 Nissan Altima/2009-2016 Maxima/2013-2015 Pathfinder @ $79.25 
100000 mi

US $205
Replaced front stabilizer bars from Rockauto - ULTRA-POWER K750574 Stabilizer Bar Link $ 9.26/each Replaced front struts with RockAuto sourced TRW JGM4623SL/JGM4623SR closeouts @ 25.79/each Replaced front tie-rod ends with RockAuto MOOG ES800997/ES800998 @ $30.79/each 
85000 mi Clunk heard and felt on steering wheel when accelerating from a stop with wheel turned left or right. 
88850 mi

US $300
Clunking felt in steering wheel when starting from a stop and wheel turned left or right. Replaced intermediate steering shaft. 
96000 mi

US $3200
Mount balance all 4 tires, replace front struts, replace rear shocks, replaced steering shaft, 4 wheel alignment. 
144000 mi There is a noise coming from the steering system. Shop located the noise, and checked on the part. The dealers stock the part, and shop suggested this must be because it is a common issue. Did not repair at this time. 

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2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.

187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

42440 mi

C $300
Driver-side front stabilizer link needed replacing 
35000 mi It makes a "clunk" sound when in reverse slowly, when going over small bumps, and at other seemingly random times. Dealer said it was the swaybar, but was within normal range. Waiting for TSB to be issued. Still have clunk. :( 

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2011 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems

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