Toyota Sienna problems
363 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the powertrain was repaired or replaced.
- 1 fatality report and 3 crash-related complaints on the powertrain
- Body: 91 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 50,000–107,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The 2007 sienna van in question is one of many plagued by an array of door latch problems of many different varieties that were not covered under a very poorly executed so called 'recall' on this van. The whole design was poor from the start, and the consumer is getting taken to…
Occasionally, the driver's side automatic sliding door will close before it should. This has happened approximately 20 times in the last nine months (four times on 12/28/08). It has closed on my son, my mother, my granddaughter, my wife, and me. There is no pattern for when…
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Toyota sienna. While driving 3 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree on a sidewalk. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs when the mechanic stated that the motor mount bracket was fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Toyota Sienna is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Toyota Sienna?
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Toyota Sienna is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the powertrain was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 1 fatality report and 3 crash-related complaints on the powertrain; Body: 91 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 50,000–107,000 mi; Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Toyota Sienna?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 91 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 77,195 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 79,563 miles. 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 2007 Toyota Sienna?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 363 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, 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 are not always better value.