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.
2005 Toyota Sienna body problems
severe 450 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
450
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS AND RANGED IN SIZE FROM APPROXIMATELY 8-9 INCHES IN LENGTH. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE AIR BAGS AND WAS CONCERNED OF UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OR IF THEY WOULD DEPLOY AT ALL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MA…
MY 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA'S REAR DOOR LIFTGATE STRUT WAS FAILED AND IT'S NOT OPEN THE REAR GATE FULLY AND DOOR CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CAUSE SOME MINOR INJURIES FOR MY FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDING MY 3YRS OLD SON I WENT TO DEALER TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA ABOUT ANY RECALL OR TSB INFORMATION FOR THIS. THE DEALER JUST SUGGESTED ME OVER $500 TO REPLACE THE STRUT. *TR
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL DOOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2005 SIENNA XLE LIMITED (LESS THAN 30,000 MILES). SLIDING DOORS ROUTINELY FREEZE SHUT. HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH FRONT DOORS. SLIDERS HAVE ALSO FROZEN OPEN SLIGHTLY--FORCING US TO DRIVE WITH DOORS UNLOCKED & AJAR WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR. NOW THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE--CABLE SNAPS. COST IS ES…
THE POWER LIFTGATE STARTED TO RANDOMLY CLOSE. IT CLOSED ON MYSELF AND MY CHILD WHILE WE WERE UNLOADING THE TRUNK AREA OF THE MINIVAN. IT CAUSED SOME DISCOMFORT AS IT WAS QUITE HEAVY. ONE TIME IT AUTOMATICALLY REOPENED WHEN IT HIT MY BODY BUT 3 OTHER TIMES IT DID NOT AND I HAD TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE POWER CONTROL OFF AND OPEN IT MANUALLY - EVEN NOW IT WILL SHUT ON ME BUT…
THE TAILGATE FAILS TO STAY OPEN EITHER IMMEDIATELY OR RANDOMLY CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VAN HAD THE 2008 RECALL PERFORMED AND NOW THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE REPLACEMENT IS 04008011AE. *TR
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. THE CABLE MECHANISM APPEARS TO BE BROKEN. I CAN'T USE THE DOOR UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. I TOOK THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE WITH THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT LETTER IN 2013 AND WAS TOLD NO REPAIRS WERE NEEDED. NOW THAT THE DOOR IS BROKEN, TOYOTA IS SAYING THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND I MUST PAY FOR REPAIRS. WHEN ASKED WHY THEY DIDN'T CHANGE OUT THE FAULTY PARTS - CS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD POP WHENEVER BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2005 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 450 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body 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 $1,500 for body 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 body?
No active recalls currently cover body 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)
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