Of the 47 body complaints filed for the 2010 Toyota Sienna,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (20%)
75-100k
1 (20%)
100-125k
1 (20%)
125-150k
1 (20%)
150k+
1 (20%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Body accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see Toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. The safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners are reporting
7 most recent
body
· filed 12/13/2014
Very simple. Hit the button to close the rear passage side sliding door, door started to close and cable snapped. Brought to Toyota and they said it was not under warranty and would cost $1,500.00 to fix. Told them to get to open in manual and leave it at that as we don't have $1,500.00. From what I see on your site this is an on going problem with Toyota and I hope you can get something done.…
body · 89,000 mi
· filed 12/10/2014
I got a flat tire on I-95, used the spare wheel, now I am unable to get the spare wheel back up under my Toyota sienna. The Toyota safety interim notice recall #e1s states "excessive corrosion may occur on the end of the spare tire carrier cable," which is the case for my sienna. I have called the Toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371 and they keep on saying that Toyota has not…
body · 50,000 mi
· filed 12/07/2015
Passenger side rear power sliding door stopped working. Door must now be opened manually creating a hazard for my children when exiting/entering in a busy area. This is a well documented problem with the sienna and prior model years have been covered for repair of this defect under a tsb but they refuse to cover the 2010.
body
· filed 12/05/2016
When we went to open the power sliding side drivers door..the wire broke and it would not open all the way. It had to be forced closed. The wire that controls the power door had broke. Toyota said it would cost about $2500.00 to fix. We used the other back side door until the wire on it broke also. It was able to be used manually. My brother-in-law was able to get the drivers side door unstuck…
body · 109,000 mi
· filed 11/27/2017
Driver side sliding door. Cable has come loose. Door no longer opens and closes when pressing the open/close button. Vehicle is stationary. Now it is very difficult to manually open or close the door. Passenger must now exit from passenger side of car. This is a safety hazzard.
body · 140,000 mi
· filed 11/20/2017
Second failure of sliding side door whereby cable that opens and closes the door automatically malfunctions.the door gets jammed partway open trapping passengers inside. The only way out is to cut the cable.
body · 200,000 mi
· filed 11/07/2019
Mechanism inside right sliding door cracked and door is permanently closed. Both left and right side the pully wire that opens the door snapped. Both doors now malfunctioned with one door completely sealed closed.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 47 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 40 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 42,000 and 101,000 miles, with the median around 84,600. A quarter of owners report trouble before 42,000; a quarter make it past 101,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Toyota/Sienna.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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