THE POWER DOOR CABLE HAS RUSTED CLEAR THROUGH AND SNAPPED WHIPPING AROUND LIKE A LIVE WIRE. THIS WAS JUST AFTER I PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD IN HIS CAR SEAT. THE CAR WAS PARKED..NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY AND THERE IS A CABLE LOOSE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THERE IS A BULLETIN CAMPAIGN FOR THE CABLE ON TOYOTA SIENNA CABLE FOR REPLACEMENT UP TO 2007. BUT 2008-2010 IS NOT COVERED. THIS IS CRAZY THAT…
2009 Toyota Sienna body problems
severe 84 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
SLIDING DOOR BECOMES INOPERABLE. WILL NOT OPEN.
REAR HATCH STRUTS STOPPED WORKING (MANUAL DOOR). EXTREMELY HEAVY REAR DOOR OF THE SIENNA IS NOW EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ONCE OPENED THE DOOR JUST CRASHES SHUT. IT COULD EASILY KILL SOMEONE WHO WAS STANDING UNDER IT. *TR
THE CHILDREN LIFTED BACK LIFT GATE TO PUT SCHOOL BOOKS INTO THE VAN AND THE GATE FELL ON ONE OF THEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHERS SINCE THEN. A TOYOTA REP SAID HE HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND SAID HE USES A HOCKEY STICK TO PROP OPEN THE GATE. WE TRIED THAT FOR A WHILE BUT IT SOMETIMES FAILS. WE HAD IT REPLACED (NOT BY TOYOTA) IN AUGUST OF 2013 AND IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AS SOON AS THE WEATHE…
WE WERE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE AT THE HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE WALMART. THE VAN ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, THEN THE BRAKES FAILED. NO AMOUNT OF PRESSURE WOULD STOP THE VAN. WE STOPPED BY HITTING A PARKED CAR, DOING SOME DAMAGE TO IT. WE HAD THE VAN TOWED TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRED. WE WERE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. AFTER BEING REPAIRED, WE HAD IT TOWED TO LANDER'S IN LITTLE ROCK W…
THE ELECTRICALLY-POWERED SLIDING REAR DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED IN THE CLOSED POSITION BECAUSE THE CABLE DESIGNED TO DO THIS TASK HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND SNAPPED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO COVER IT. THE DOOR CANNOT BE MOVED BECAUSE THE CABLE HAS WOUND ITSELF UP INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS CAN TRAP THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS MA…
THE CABLE ON MY DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. THE END WAS CORRODED. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MAKING IT A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN WHO NEED TO SAFELY OPEN THE DOORS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CABLES ARE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE '06-'08 BUT NOT THE '09, DESPITE BEING THE EXACT SAME DESIGN. THE DEALE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS ERRONEOUSLY OPENED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM WAS RUSTED AND WAS CAUSING THE DOORS TO NOT SPRING BACK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE …
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2009 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 84 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
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