VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY WITH A SHAKE WHILE REDUCING SPEED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. A MILD BURNING SMELL CAME OUT FROM THE HOOD. THE CAR WAS SERVICED ONE MONTH BACK AND AS PART OF IT THEY DID 128 POINT( DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT NUMBER ) AND ALL REPORTED ISSUES WERE FIXED. AROUND $1000/- WAS SPENT ON THE CAR. SINCE BATTERY WAS JUST 1 YEAR OLD, I DID NOT EXPECT A PROBLEM WI…
2014 toyota Sienna powertrain problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
ON OCTOBER 15TH AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 PM (CT) MY 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON, UNATTENDED, WHEN IT MOVED FORWARD UP THE SLIGHT INCLINE OF MY DRIVEWAY, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND KEPT MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT STRUCK THE FRONT WALL OF THE GARAGE. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, I HAD REVERSED THE VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE AND LEFT THE VAN IGNITION …
ALL OF THE SUDDEN, AFTER A LONG DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, I PARKED AND FUEL MY CAR AND MY CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY OR VERY SUDDEN BURST THEN STUCK IN GEAR, THEN AFTER LITTLE WHILE I STOP ON THE SIDE AND NOW IT WON'T DRIVE OR REVERSE OR SOMETIMES WON'T GO PARK.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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