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 IMPORTANT LIFE SAVING DEVICE MALFUNCTIONING AT JUST 6 YEARS AND RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY RUNS OUT. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD EXAC…
2005 Toyota Sienna airbags problems
severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS BE LOW DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS FAULT COMES UP EARLIER ON MOST VEHICLES AND THEY ARE COVERED BY THEI…
I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ONLY 43,000 MILES, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, IT DOESN'T MATTER IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. TODAY I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARE TIRE CHAIN REPLACED, ANOTHER TOYOTA RECALL, AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT. I WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG AND WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2148. …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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