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ProblemsByVin File / 2011-TOYOTA-SIENNA
2011 · Toyota

Toyota Sienna problems

4 safety recalls. 609 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.2 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
195 reports · avg $1,100
severe
body
94 reports · avg $1,500
severe
electrical
60 reports · avg $850
severe
tires
29 reports · avg $150
moderate
powertrain
28 reports · avg $2,500
severe
steering
24 reports · avg $700
moderate
brakes
20 reports · avg $450
severe
engine
20 reports · avg $3,100
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 Sienna · electrical
SLIDING DOOR OPENED AS USUAL, WITH A VAN FULL OF 3 CHILDREN, AGE 8 AND UNDER. POURING DOWN RAIN, THE DOOR DECIDES TO MALFUNCTION, AND WOULD NOT CLOSE ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME W/ THE DOOR OPEN. THE PROBLEM HAS SINCE BEEN ONGOING AND NOW WE JUST DON'T USE THE…
12/30/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10816998.0
2011 Sienna · body
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR INDEPENDENTLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V858000…
12/29/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938424.0
2011 Sienna · engine
VAN JUST WON'T START. IT CRANKS OVER BUT WON'T START, AFTER TENS MINUTES IT STARTED UP FINE. VAN HAS ONLY 510 MILES. AT 5500 MILES VEHICLE AGAIN CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. AFTER IT STARTED, IT RAN ROUGH AND DIED AT TIMES, TOOK IT TO DEALER BUT THEY CAN NOT FIND PROBLEMS.…
12/28/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373123.0
2011 Sienna · body
SLIDING DOORS OPENED WHILE DRIVING, TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC AND USED MANUAL OPENING, DOOR WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED NOW WHILE USING MANUAL OPERATION, LIGHTS INTERIOR NOW STAY ON. REAR DOOR AND SIDE SLIDING NOW INDICATE ON SCREEN OPEN FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING NOW. *TR
12/27/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10937749.0

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Active recalls showing 3 of 4

severe NHTSA 14V273000 22/05/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia

If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
severe NHTSA 10V620000 13/12/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SIENNA VEHICLES

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG WITH ASSOCIATED BRAKE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA PLANS TO MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION IN THE MIDDLE OF JANUARY 2011, TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THE RECALL. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
severe NHTSA 10V036000 03/02/2010

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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Common questions

Is the 2011 Toyota Sienna reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 609 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Toyota Sienna has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 195 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. 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 2011 Toyota Sienna?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 609 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, 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 aren't always better value.

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