POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE FAILED/FAULTY. RISK OF INJURY AND SAFETY. TOYOTA UNWILLING TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. SLIDING DOOR INOPERABLE - CAN'T EXIT VEHICLE ON SIDE WHERE DOOR CABLE BROKE. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN AND WIDELY EXPERIENCED SAFETY DEFECT ACROSS 6 YEARS OF TOYOTA SIENNA THAT SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF A FEDERAL RECALL. *JS
2009 Toyota Sienna electrical problems
severe 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
2009 TOYOTA SIENNA, DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER DOOR CABLE BROKE AND INITIALLY LEFT THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION IN A MALL PARKING LOT. ONCE CLOSED MANUALLY TO TRAVEL HOME, THE DOOR WAS LEFT JAMMED IN THE CLOSED POSITION UNTIL WE ARRIVED HOME. I HAD TO CUT THE CABLE ASSEMBLY OUT TO SIMPLY REMOVE THE SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY 3 YOUNG DAUGHTERS. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE DOOR REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP WHICH …
POWER DOORS NOT WORKING WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ON AUTO ALL THE TIME OR ON MANUAL NOW DRIVERS SIDE CABLES HAVE BROKE. *TR
LEFT AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AFTER THE RIGHT DOOR CABLE SNAPPED TWO MONTHS PRIOR RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. TOYOTA FIXED THE FIRST PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX THE OTHER DOOR AND WANTS $2000 TO FIX IT. THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND TOYOTA KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE BUT WILL NOT HELP. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. MY CHILD WAS SEAT BELTED IN WHEN THE CABLE SNAPPED AND IT WHIPPED AROUND AND ALMOST HI…
THE RUBBER FROM BACK DOOR MELTED SINCE I LIVE IN TROPICAL ISLAND AND THERE IS A LOT OF HEAT. THE PLASTIC BASE FOR THE ANTENA BROKE, I GUES THE HEAT CRACKED THE PLASTIC BASE, AND THE CELL CHARGER DOESN'T WORK, THOUGH I HAVE HARDLY USED IT. I SEEMS LIKE IT GETS OUT OF POSITION EASILY. OVERALL, THE PLASTIC FEATURES ARE GIVING ME A HARD TIME. I LOVE MY SIENNA AND IT'S IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2009 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 26 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
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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