Should I buy a 2006 Toyota Sienna with documented body problems?

Walk carefully. Critical-severity body issues can mean expensive failures and safety implications. If you proceed, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection, factor full repair cost into your offer, and consider extended warranty coverage that explicitly includes this category.

2006 Toyota Sienna body problems

critical 217 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500

Complaints

217

Recalls

Crashes

Avg fix

$1,500

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 08V244000 03/06/2008

TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS

IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

What owners are reporting 5 most recent

body · filed 12/30/2015

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENS ONLY 30-40% AND THEN GETS STUCK. THIS IS DUE TO WHAT APPEARS TO BE A DOOR CABLE FAULT (MOTOR STILL WORKS). A BIG EFFORT FROM AN ADULT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE, BUT NOT POSSIBLE FROM ANY OF OUR SIX CHILDREN RIDING IN THE BACK. THE DRIVER SLIDING DOOR IS BLOCKED BY A REAR FACING BABY SEAT, SO THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS ISSUE STARTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE …

body · filed 12/29/2018

PASSENGER-SIDE POWERED SLIDING DOOR SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED; NO PRECEDING ODD NOISES OR OTHER TROUBLE SIGNS. THE DOOR WILL SLIDE BACKWARDS TO OPEN POSITION AND LATCH THERE AS IT SHOULD, BUT UPON BUTTON-PUSH TO CLOSE, IT ROLLS FORWARD ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF THE WAY, THEN STOPS AND RETRACTS. SAME PROBLEM NO MATTER WHICH OF THE SEVERAL DOOR SWITCHES IS USED. WORSE: THE DOOR CANNOT BE MANUALLY PUSHED B…

body · filed 12/29/2012

TOYOTA ANNOUNCED A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP) WHICH WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES - FOR CERTAIN 2004-2010MY SIENNA VEHICLES THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES WILL BE EXTENDED TO 9 YEARS FROM THE DATE-OF-FIRST-USE OR 120,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). TOOK THE VAN TO EDDY'S TOYOTA, WICHITA KS ON TUES. 6TH NOV. 2012 …

body · filed 12/27/2010

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO CLOSE PROPERLY. UNABLE TO MANUALLY CLOSE. DOOR WILL SLIDE OPEN. REPAIRED DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IN 2008. NOW IN JULY 2010, PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT CLOSE BUT HAD BEEN REPAIRED BUT NOW AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2010 DOOR CONTINUES TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *TR

body · filed 12/27/2009

THE PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED. THE DOOR KEPT GOING OPEN AND SHUT ONE EVENING AND THEN STAYED SHUT AND HAS BEEN INOPERABLE SINCE. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY NOW AND HAS CREATED A SAFETY HAZARD. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND SAYS THAT IT CAN ONLY REPLACE THE MOTOR WHICH WILL COST OVER $2000. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. IT IS A SAFETY HAZ…

Common questions

How serious is the body problem on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?

It's a serious issue. 217 complaints have been filed, including 1 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.

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?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.