2005 SIENNA WAS DRIVEN TO A PARKING GARAGE AND PARKED FOR TWO HOURS. UPON RETURNING TO THE SIENNA AND STARTING THE ENGINE, THREE LIGHTS CAME ON; CHECK ENGINE, VSC, AND TRAC OFF. DROVE VEHICLE HOME (150 MILES), THE 3 LIGHTS REMAINED ON AS WELL AS LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL AND AN…

12/31/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490610.0

2005 Sienna · airbags

TOYOTA SIENNA 2005 DEVELOPED TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS ABOUT 6 YEARS AND 40,000 MILES ON IT (RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY RUNS OUT). 1. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AIRBAG LIGHTS BEING ON. DEALER IS QUOTING $700 DOLLARS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE FACT THAT THIS…

12/31/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10441926.0

2005 Sienna · body

IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2005 VAN, THE LIFTGATE WOULD GO UP AND THEN SUDDENLY DROP ABOUT A FOOT AND THEN CONTINUE TO CLOSE. THIS HAPPENS IN THE WINTER MORE THAN IN THE SUMMER.

12/30/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164118.0

2005 Sienna · airbags

SRS WARNING LIGHT FLASHING, TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INFORMED OF THE B0111 CODE AND TOLD THAT BOTH FRONT SIDE AIRBAG HARNESSES ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED BY A TOYOTA SERVICE MEMO, THOUGH THE B0111 IS SPECIFICALLY INDICATIVE OF A FAULTY RIGHT FRONT HARNESS FAULT. COULD THE…

12/30/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10441710.0

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severe NHTSA 05V327000 20/07/2005

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATING POSITION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT MAY BIND IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE

IF THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL, THAT EXTRA WEBBING MAY EXIST IN THE SEAT BELT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY FITTED SEAT BELT ON A PASSENGER. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BEZEL AND CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Toyota Sienna reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Toyota Sienna has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Toyota Sienna?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 450 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The cruise control is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Sienna has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Toyota Sienna?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,130 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $600, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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