Power door cable broke,door does not open
2018 Toyota Sienna body problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
When does it fail?
Of the 4 body complaints filed for the 2018 Toyota Sienna, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
The automatic sliding doors do not have an auto/emergency stop if something impedes their shutting. A child can get crushed if an adult is not there to stop the doors. Even though I was there it was very hard for me (an adult) to stop the doors from closing. Yes, the child was wrong for pushing the close button then reaching back in the van to retrieve something. He thought it would stop…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Toyota sienna. The contact stated that the carpet on the driver side near the accelerator and brake pedals was loose and made contact with the driver's foot while driving. The vehicle was taken to cain Toyota (6527 whipple ave nw, north canton, oh), but the failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,700.
The front passenger side bumper snap(s) comes undone, by air flow, as vehicle travels down the road - this causes further tearing of the supporting plastic frame. Local Toyota dealership says this initially was caused by a driver of the vehicle hitting a concrete curb. Note: Bottom of the bumper is only 8 inches from ground surface. The safety issue is: the bumper and its supporting plastic frame…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2018 Toyota Sienna?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 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?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 13,800 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
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/2018/Toyota/Sienna.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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