Toyota Sienna: best & worst years

No Toyota Sienna model year rates as one to avoid in CarVitals data. The strongest years are 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Below is every year (2005–2024) ranked best to worst, with the owner-reported problems behind each verdict.

Every Toyota Sienna year, ranked

YearVerdictScoreTop owner-reported problems
2023 Recommended 8 Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.; Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.; Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays. Full report ↗
2022 Recommended 8 Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.; Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.; Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays. Full report ↗
2020 Recommended 8 Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.; Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time. Full report ↗
2024 Recommended 7 Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.; Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.; Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays. Full report ↗
2021 Caution 7 Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.; Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.; Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays. Full report ↗
2019 Recommended 7 Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.; Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time. Full report ↗
2018 Recommended 7 Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.; Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time. Full report ↗
2017 Caution 7 Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.; Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time. Full report ↗
2016 Recommended 7 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2015 Recommended 7 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2014 Recommended 7 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2013 Recommended 7 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2012 Caution 7 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2010 Recommended 7 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗
2009 Recommended 7 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗
2011 Caution 6 Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.; Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.; Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light. Full report ↗
2008 Caution 6 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗
2007 Caution 6 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗
2006 Caution 6 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗
2005 Caution 6 Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.; Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.; Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate. Full report ↗

Toyota Sienna problems by year

2024 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Refined hybrid-only minivan with class-leading fuel economy and available AWD; very reliable, though a cluster of brake regen-transition surge complaints keeps it just short of top marks.

  • Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.
  • Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.
  • Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays.

2023 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Excellent, fuel-efficient hybrid minivan with available AWD and strong Toyota reliability; few recurring issues reported.

  • Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.
  • Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.
  • Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays.

2022 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Mature second-year hybrid Sienna with very low complaint volume, class-leading economy and available AWD; a strong used pick.

  • Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.
  • Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.
  • Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays.

2021 Toyota Sienna Caution

First year of the hybrid-only fourth generation: outstanding economy and AWD, but watch for the passenger-airbag recall (NHTSA 23V865000), brake regen-transition surge and a few first-year glitches.

  • Brake pedal can feel grabby and the vehicle may briefly surge or lunge forward during the transition from regenerative to friction braking; a Toyota service bulletin (T-SB-0047-24) addresses it but owners report mixed results.
  • Spontaneous shattering of the sunroof or rear glass without impact, sometimes described as a loud bang.
  • Driver-assist and infotainment glitches, including Lane Tracing Assist malfunction warnings that disable cruise control and frozen or unresponsive center displays.

2020 Toyota Sienna Recommended

The highly refined final V6 Sienna; ironed-out reliability and a strong J.D. Power score make it one of the best used model years.

  • Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.
  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.

2019 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Mature third-gen Sienna with the 296 hp direct-injection V6 and available AWD; reliable, with power-door wear the main thing to check.

  • Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.
  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.

2018 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Solid third-gen Sienna with strong V6 and available AWD; verify the eight-speed automatic operation and power sliding doors.

  • Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.
  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.

2017 Toyota Sienna Caution

First year of the direct-injection V6 and eight-speed automatic, which drew transmission whine and shift complaints; otherwise a capable, spacious minivan.

  • Fuel pump failures can cause sudden engine stalling while driving; some vehicles fall outside the related recall population despite identical symptoms.
  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.

2016 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Bugs of the early third generation largely ironed out; reliable, spacious minivan with available AWD, power doors the main wear item.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2015 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Dependable mid-cycle Sienna with available AWD; common gripes are power-door failures and premature tire wear.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2014 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Refined third-gen V6 minivan with available AWD and strong reliability; check power sliding doors.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2013 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Improved third-gen Sienna (the budget four-cylinder dropped); reliable and spacious, with power doors the recurring weak point.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2012 Toyota Sienna Caution

Second year of the third generation, more sorted than 2011 but still carrying power-door and early-build niggles; strong V6 and available AWD.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2011 Toyota Sienna Caution

First year of the third-generation redesign with the most teething problems of the run: rattles, power-door faults and the highest complaint volume; later years are the safer buy.

  • Shifter and rollaway reports: vehicles moving from Park into gear with the ignition off and no brake applied.
  • Power sliding door problems are the defining weak point: cables snap or fray, doors open or fail to latch, and motors fail over time.
  • Oil cooler line and gasket leaks, in some cases causing rapid oil loss without a warning light.

2010 Toyota Sienna Recommended

One of the stronger second-generation years; durable V6 and available AWD, with the era VSC false-activation and sliding-door issues to check.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

2009 Toyota Sienna Recommended

Late second-generation Sienna regarded as among the more reliable of its run; watch stability-control false activation and sliding-door cables.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

2008 Toyota Sienna Caution

Capable, comfortable V6 minivan, but this year drew heavy stability/traction-control false-activation and sliding-door complaints.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

2007 Toyota Sienna Caution

First year of the 3.5L V6; spacious and durable but burdened by the era VSC false-activation, sliding-door and oil-cooler-line issues.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

2006 Toyota Sienna Caution

Second-generation Sienna with the highest complaint volume of its run, led by stability-control false activation, airbag-lamp and sliding-door problems.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

2005 Toyota Sienna Caution

Early second-generation Sienna with about-average reliability for its year; durable V6 and available AWD offset by VSC false activation and multiple recalls.

  • Vehicle Stability Control and traction control can activate unexpectedly on dry pavement, especially in curves at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and difficulty steering.
  • Oil cooler line ruptures cause rapid oil loss, often with no warning light, risking engine damage.
  • Power sliding door cables snap or fray and doors can open while moving or fail to operate.

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