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Toyota Sienna repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (12%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2755 repairs.
Toyota Sienna transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 140 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
296-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | The transmission was not shifting properly under mild acceleration. Acceleration and shifting were not crisp. I found a TSB-0187-17 on the web indicating that there was a fix for this problem. Dealer reprogrammed the ECU per the TSB which improved the acceleration to acceptable levels. |
| 7000 mi | Faulty transmission replaced |
2017 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
296-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Vehicle has a "dead zone" in acceleration in the 20-30 mph range, especially on uphill. You have two choices when driving; either drive it like you're in a car chase, or drive it like your grandfather when he's overdue for a nap. Which means you're either an idiot or a maniac. |
2016 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18900 mi | Transmission failed on interstate. Dealer provided new Avalon loaner and repaired Sienna. |
2015 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | replace left front cv joint |
| 30000 mi | repaired torn driver side cv joint 2nd replacement since 21,000 miles |
| 41000 mi US $850 |
CV joint failed and was replaced |
| 40000 mi | Car would not shift into gear. Cable between shifter and transmission was loose. This was caused by a mistake made during the engine replacement in April. |
2014 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $68 |
Dealer said transmission within specs. Extensive slipping however. |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Leaking driver side CV joint. Replaced with best non-oem I could find (discount auto, had best reviews). Works now. Toyota design and parts reliability is terrible. They used to be great, but this 25+ year Toyota driver will be switching to a manufacturer that knows QA. |
| 113000 mi US $287 |
Front driver CV joint re-booting using OEM re-boot kit. 3 or so pinhole leaks had developed in outer boot only, over prior 6-12 months, slowly leaking grease on wheel. |
| 3200 mi | During road trip, transmission suddenly not shifting past 3rd w/o going into a neutral state (revving engine in 4th). Limped in 3rd to nearest dealer (Reno), provided loaner to complete trip, transmission replaced. Something about performance solenoids. |
2014 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109842 mi C $2256 |
Rear Differential viscous coupler and pinion/coupler seal were replaced and rear differential fluid refilled. |
2013 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135000 mi US $1400 |
Front cv boot |
2013 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26660 mi C $1400 |
Drivetrain problems |
| 91476 mi US $2700 |
Problem: speed dependent "gear noise/whine" coming from rear, increasing over time (on ~300 mile trip). Replaced failing AWD coupling subassembly for total $2700 |
2012 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Replaced bearings in Electro magnetic unit in rear end. |
| 140000 mi US $2300 |
REAR DIFFERENTIAL PLUS THE COUPLING SUB-ASSEMBLY, ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTROL |
| 124183 mi | Replaced Rear Viscous Coupler |
2011 Toyota Sienna
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $4500 |
Transmission blew. Replace with new Toyota transmission. Transmission blew. Replace with new Toyota transmission. |
2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi | Both inner CV boots were leaking grease around shaft, the straps could have been tightened but my extended warranty company wanted to replace the boots. |
| 45000 mi | Transmission was replaced. Transmission was replaced. Transmission was replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
both CV boot covers leaking grease. Replaced both axles. Used Toyota specialty repair. Shop advises Sienna is the most expensive Toyota to own and repair. I have spent over $2400 out of warranty, disappointed in Toyota. |
| 104000 mi US $5100 |
New transmission needed due to total failure of bearings, gears, and possibly other parts. |
2011 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $675 |
Rusted fitting connecting Transmission cooler line into radiator rusted and failed, resulting in significant cooling loss and failure to go into gear. Towed to dealer and radiator and fittings replaced. Transmission fluid and antifreeze replaced |
| 72500 mi US $1780 |
Developed buzzing/humming noise from the rear of the vehicle. Diagnosed as a failing rear viscous coupler for the rear differential. At time of inspection of rear vehicle noise it was discovered that the rear u joint was also failing. On this vehicle the u joint is not serviceable and required replacement of the entire driveshaft. |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Replaced CV boot |
| 114000 mi US $450 |
Cv axle replaced left and right |
2010 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $47 |
Transmission was replaced, under warranty, with a remanufactured unit. The car was making a loud "whoosing" sound when decelerating from 40-45 MPH. Dealer diagnosed and replaced entire transmission. |
| 66000 mi US $2700 |
Transmission cover busted open at top while I was driving 45MPH, causing transmission fluid to drain and transmission gears to seize. |
| 114000 mi | There was a recall on the Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly. |
| 143000 mi US $1100 |
Loose cable connecting shift lever to transmission prevented shifting from park. Dealer says expected at 140K, $300. |
2010 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | Transmission broke at 45K. Extended warranty covered it. The number of similiar complaints: broken tranny at low mileage is small but troubling. |
2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $400 |
shifter lever assembly broke, unable to shift to park. replaced shift assembly |
| 111000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission needed to be replaced. |
| 47700 mi | cv boots. replaced leaking boots on front end/ |
| 115700 mi US $200 |
Front left CV boot replaced |
2009 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Clunking from the front end. They replaced axle, still clunking. |
2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 349000 mi US $24 |
Drivers inner cv boot leaking a little around transmission side of inner boot. no tears. band still in place. replaced the one boot only. |
| 199600 mi US $700 |
Transmission began missing shifts and slipping. Replaced all solenoids, no effect. Dx: clutches shot. Not worth doing on this old jalopy. Was planning to part it out. Now looking for a replacement transmission. |
| 199000 mi US $5200 |
Jasper rebuilt unit installed. |
| 59000 mi US $2700 |
replaced transmission under warranty |
| 43400 mi C $7000 |
Transmission began shifting erratically in lower gears. Van was taken to dealer, transmission pan removed, full of metal filings. Transmission replaced under warranty. |
| 49600 mi C $1000 |
Loud clicking from behind left front wheel when going from reverse to drive or vice versa. Left CV shaft replaced to to excess play on outer end. The symptoms have returned as of 110000 km indicating the CV shaft is not source of problem. |
| 187000 mi | Left side CV boot torn. No repairs done. No money. |
| 149900 mi | left driver boot leaking |
| 91000 mi US $450 |
replace cv joint |
2008 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 90000 mi | Transmission is not shifting correctly between 3-4 gear |
| 99000 mi | looked for codes only. transmission is leaking alot of fluid, and slipping occassionally. |
| 103000 mi US $350 |
replaced a leaking transfer case. |
| 380000 mi US $4000 |
Transmission went out. I gave it away to a mechanic friend. |
2007 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $60 |
Transmission was shifting hard. Drained and filled fluid and replaced transmission filter. |
| 116100 mi US $3343 |
While transmission was being replaced, had CVs done because I knew one was cracked (2 months earlier). Parts were $318. Used transmission $1750. Labor was $1275. |
| 52000 mi US $2500 |
Trainsmission failed after vehicle was driven through puddle. Replaced transmission. |
| 85700 mi US $1227 |
Axle boot was leaking. Part replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $385 |
Replaced both front driveaxles. |
| 106000 mi | P0793 code thrown twice. Tested sensor via resistance check, and they checked okay. P2714 error thrown. Stopped driving car. Waiting for appointment with mechanic. |
| 106000 mi US $3500 |
Tranmission was slipping. Had to be rebuilt. |
| 217000 mi US $200 |
Two wheel studs broke during costco tire replacement. Replaced wheel studs. |
| 49000 mi | Replaced automatic transmission. |
| 90500 mi US $50 |
Transmission failed. At first it would disengage while in Drive mode, as though it was shifter into Neutral, later it didn't shift beyond 1st gear. This happened 1 day after engine was revved above 6000 RPM for a few minutes on 1 occasion. |
| 124700 mi | Ignition switch would not turn. Had to shift to neutral than to Park. Problem went away. |
| 80000 mi | In for 5 days to determine if ECU or tranny. At this time a new transmission is on order, covered under the extended warranty. As of today May 30 no word from dealer on arrival of tranny. Will keep all posted if any charges are incurred. |
| 81000 mi | Transmission was replaced under the extended warranty. |
| 126000 mi US $200 |
Replace transmission fluid |
| 126000 mi US $3200 |
Complete transmission rebuild |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
hose to transmission cooler cracked, transmission fluid drained out and car would not move. |
2007 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 76000 mi | Leaking rear differential. Vehicle had a used car warranty. Dealer replaced the seal at the fill plug. Will see if that takes care of the leak! |
2006 Toyota Sienna
Engine not specified
| 117700 mi US $158 |
Odd shift pattern, found out this is common for van. No issues found. Trans fluid change. |
2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $1651 |
The CV boot had started to leak on the left front--needed replacement |
| 127720 mi C $800 |
Cracked radiator replaced after the transmission fluid ran dry and van stopped moving |
| 68000 mi US $280 |
CV boot leaking |
| 77200 mi US $700 |
Transmission seals are starting to leak.(under extended warrenty). |
| 176000 mi | Recall on the gear shift lubricating, and the cable to the spare tire attachment |
| 43000 mi | Tranny failure (? pinion gear)- slipping, grinding. |
| 157000 mi US $800 |
replace one front bearing |
| 62000 mi | Oil leaking. Transmission Pan Gasket needed to be replaced |
| 72300 mi | Something called the transmission pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. This was covered by the extended Toyota Platinum warranty. |
| 68000 mi | Automatic transmission gasket leaking on pan. Replaced gasket, filter, and filled with new ATF fluid. |
| 123500 mi | Transmission pan leaking. Opted not to repair. |
| 136000 mi | Gear shift recall |
| 70000 mi US $7 |
Drivers side inner drive shaft boot grease leaking due to band loosening. Probably more common on this side due to heat from transmission. Boot still good. Self-repaired with gasket silicone. |
| 149800 mi US $200 |
Replaced both left and right cv drive shafts due to torn inner boots (150k miles) |
| 165000 mi US $2400 |
The transmission failed and it was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. |
| 37000 mi | Transmission was shifting oddly at low speeds. |
2006 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 146000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission pan gasket leaking |
| 26000 mi | Leaking transmission casing seal. Took down transmission and replaced with new seal. |
| 97200 mi | Transfer case for AWD leaking and advised to replace, or watch and not let go dry. quote of $1862. |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 177000 mi US $850 |
along with a CV boot |
| 225000 mi US $770 |
Replaced both CV axles. |
| 99000 mi US $720 |
Grinding noise from the front suspension area when coming to a stop became louder over time, from a deep metal on metal sound to a squeal. Brakes at 50 percent, so no problem there. Mechanic replaced both front axles, issue fixed. |
| 146700 mi US $314 |
Transmission pan gasket had to be replaced. The price paid included transmission fluid replacement, engine oil and filter change, tire rotation. |
| 164900 mi | Leaking CV joint boot. Had been already replaced for the same reason less than a year ago. Replaced again at no cost. |
| 104000 mi US $500 |
Transmission fluid cooling line connection to radiator broke; transmission fluid leaked out and transmission stopped working. Fortunately did no damage to transmission. Replaced connection and fluid. |
| 123600 mi US $200 |
new transmission pan gasket - leaky |
| 167000 mi US $299 |
Cracked interior boot on front passenger CV axle |
| 169000 mi | Replaced passenger CV axle, as boot was cracked. The same axle was replaced in September 2016 (7 months prior), so shop figured it was a faulty part and replaced free of change (both labor and parts free.) |
| 28000 mi | Tranmission seal has sign of leaking. |
| Transmission would shift hard and surge in all gears. Took the vehicle to two different mechanics, neither could diagnose the problem. |
| 123000 mi | Loud noise from the transmission. Shop indicated something broke inside the gearbox. |
| 114300 mi US $610 |
Transaxle gasket was leaking, replaced |
| 150800 mi US $200 |
Getting a little rough. So did the oil and filter change. Seems to solve the problem. |
| 167200 mi | A little rough gear shift at low speed. There is a recall on the solenoids. It seems to make the shift better. |
| 188000 mi US $3300 |
Leaking CV seal, bad CV joint drivers side. |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $1400 |
Front differential Leaking. Gasket. Needed replacement |
| 91000 mi US $250 |
Rear differential leaking. Replaced pinion seal. |
| 35650 mi | Replaced front axle seal under warranty |
2005 Toyota Sienna 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52000 mi US $130 |
Car needs software update on computer. Done by Toyota according to a TSB. |
2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 226000 mi US $250 |
Hard 1-2 shift. |
| 172400 mi US $300 |
gasket leak |
| 262000 mi US $400 |
replaced left and right drive axles |
| 18500 mi US $2200 |
Right Axle replacement. |
| 94000 mi US $160 |
Transmission pan gasket was leaking -- not a major repair. |
| 120000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission fluid leak |
| 93000 mi | Transmission was operating in a problematic manner, without smooth shifting. |
| 175000 mi US $450 |
Front drivers side CV joint began clicking on turns. Drove 1000 miles on it then replaced the entire axle. The boot was never cracked/broken. Seems the joint had little grease in it from the factory! |
| 128000 mi | Replace crankshaft pulley. No charge, done as recall. The only other non-maintenance repair was the CV joints. They were covered under the extended warrantee that I bought when the van was new. |
| 122700 mi US $295 |
Axle issue, same one I had replaced in 2011, faulty due to improper installation by original mechanic. |
| 124000 mi US $600 |
The Transmission fluid cooling lines were corroded and leaking. |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
right front driveshaft/bearing. had to replace shaft also as brg was rusted to shaft. |
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
failed shaft between engine and transmission. Initially thought to be failed trans, hence long time in shop getting replacement whcih was wrong part. |
| 350000 mi US $650 |
rebuilt transmission failed after 20K miles |
| 128300 mi US $550 |
Shifter replacement |
| 92380 mi C $800 |
Replaced passenger front axle |
| 114500 mi US $463 |
replace CV axle and boot due to broken boot (right side) and lubricant total leak out |
| 174000 mi US $500 |
FL bearing wore out, replaced it and half axle. |
2004 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 155000 mi | Replacement of transmission pan filter and change of translating oil. |
| 157000 mi US $30 |
Replaced transmission oil pan drain plug gasket |
| 111600 mi C $2700 |
Vehicle hesitates when changing gear. Service personnel topped up transmission fluid & reset sensors. |
| 113620 mi C $164 |
New computer scavenged to deal with ongoing transmission issue. |
| 149000 mi US $15 |
Dear ujoint completely worn out. Bought aftermarket and repaired. |
| 146000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission failed. Had to replace transmission. |
| 134000 mi US $600 |
Transfer case has been leaking for >30K miles, recently leak has increased, I had the case resealed by a private mechanic. |
| 136000 mi US $600 |
Leaking transfer case was finally resealed, three gaskets were leaking at the time of the repair: 1. Rear Output Shaft, Front Cover, and Transmission/T-Case. |
2003 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 179000 mi US $2500 |
Bearings in driveshaft needed to be replaced, including most of driveshaft |
| 266000 mi US $550 |
Loud rumble from front when accelerating. Replaced both front drive axles. |
| 214000 mi US $750 |
Transmission was dead when van gifted to me. Replaced with a low mileage JDM transmission. |
2003 Toyota Sienna
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission failed after slipping for a few days upon starting. After a stop, while in drive, the car would not go forward or reverse when shifted to Reverse. Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit. |
2002 Toyota Sienna 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 186000 mi US $2100 |
Van would not shift correctly. Stuck in first gear. Also reverse stopped working all together. What a headache. |
2001 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 299000 mi US $2600 |
Solenoid valves problems, replaced valve unit..unsuccessful |
| 230432 mi C $291 |
Removed right front CV axle shaft in order to replace leaking seal, installed axle back. This fault may well have been caused when the shop replaced this same axle shaft in Feb 2020, after which a burning smell in the vehicle became apparent when idling and not using the air recirculate setting. The shop would not admit fault. |
| 154000 mi US $400 |
Whiny noise |
| 138260 mi C $650 |
An ongoing issue where it was difficult to put gear selector into Park |
2001 Toyota Sienna 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 197000 mi | Light was on and took to my trusted macanic that let me know it was the transmission |
2000 Toyota Sienna 4dr Minivan, ext.
194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 148000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission failure. Replaced with "take out" transmission salvaged from another Sienna |
2000 Toyota Sienna 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 mi US $1000 |
transmission went out. |
2000 Toyota Sienna 3dr Minivan, ext.
194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi | Transmission pan gasket leak: ~$380 to fix. Planning to trade in car. |
| 165300 mi US $1785 |
Transmission fluid leaking from pan gasket. Replaced gasket. Will recheck at next service to see if main seal is leaking. |
| 289500 mi US $255 |
Transmission cooler lines and cooler leaking fluid, replaced lines and cooler. |
| 156000 mi US $450 |
CV boot was missing, and bad vibrations coming from the front end. Shop replaced right hand CV joint. Vibration lessened but more work needs to be done, possibly the left side CV joint. |
| 153000 mi US $3200 |
Reverse gear started to slip, noticable on negative slope. |
| 144000 mi | transmission failed in March, needed replacement |
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