BRAKES ABS NOT WORKING. CAN'T FIND OUT WHY. SOMETIMES I HAVE BRAKES, SOMETIMES I DON'T. LIGHRS COME ON AND OFF. LOOKED UP RECALLS DESCRIPTIONS SHOW TGE SAME RECALLED ISSUES BUT MY CAR HAS ZERO RECALLS. DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ,BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES. I GOT OUT OF TRAFFIC AND PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY. PEBDEMIC CAME. NOW I NEED TO FIND A WAY TO FIX IT.
2005 toyota Sienna electrical problems
moderate 59 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
59
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
TOYOTA RECENTLY RECALLED THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLES FOR CERTAIN TOYOTA SIENNA YEARS. THE BROKEN CABLE INHIBITS THE DOOR FROM WORKING CORRECTLY. OURS, A 2005 SIENNA, WAS TAKEN IN AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR. FIVE DAYS AGO, THE OTHER SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED. BOTH DOORS CANNOT BE OPENING CORRECTLY AND POSES A SERIOUS DANGER TO THE SAFETY OF OUR 2 YOUNG CHILDREN. TO…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2005 toyota Sienna?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 59 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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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