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 (STRUCTURE) AND 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MA…
2011 Toyota Sienna body problems
severe 94 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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
IN JULY OF 2011 TOYOTA SENT A NOTICE OF RECALL ON THE 2WD SIENNA VANS FOR A PROBLEM OF EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER. THEY SAID THE REMEDY WAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. IT IS NOW DECEMBER AND EVERY TIME I CALL TOYOTA THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT YET DEVELOPED A REMEDY AND ARE WORDING ON IT. HEIR TEMPORARY SOLUTION WAS TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND PUT IT IN THE BACK OF THE VAN. TO ME A REASONABL…
MY CAR WAS PARKED AS I OPENED THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT I HEARD A POP AS THE DOOR OPENED AND THE CABLE THAT OPENED THE DOOR SNAPPED OFF SENDINDING THE DOOR FORWARD. THE END OF THE CABLE WAS CORRODED. I SEE THEY HAVE OTHER DOOR SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH CORROSION I THINK THE CABLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL. SINCERELY. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 94 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
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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