I HAVE HAD A SLIDING DOOR FAILURE, EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN NOTIFICATION ZH4 AND ZH5, AND SAFETY RECALL 16V-858. THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT FULLY CLOSE, OR WOULD NOT LATCH, AND WOULD OFTEN RE-OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. THE DOOR EXHIBITED A GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD OFTEN NOT LATCH. THIS ON A VEHICLE JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD WITH 48,880 MILES ON IT, ALWAYS GARAGED AND NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I …
2013 toyota Sienna body problems
severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHILE STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY, PASSENGER REAR DOOR INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN OR WILL NOT CLOSE. WE HAVE NOTICED THIS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, AND THE KEY IS NO LONGER IN THE IGNITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. MY SON WILL PUSH THE BUTTON FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND ATTEMPT TO USE THE HANDLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN THE DOOR WOULD …
THE SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENING (VIA KEYCHAIN BUTTON), BUT OPENED ONLY HALFWAY BEFORE SLAMMING SHUT VERY QUICKLY. IT WAS LIKE IT THOUGHT IT HIT SOMETHING IN BY THE BACK TIRE, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THERE. MY DAUGHTER HAD STARTED GETTING INTO THE CAR, SO THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON HER FINGER AND ACTUALLY LATCHED CLOSED WITH HER FINGER STUCK INSIDE. THE DOOR HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THIS "SAFETY FEATURE" …
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2013 toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 37 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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