2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Long term problem, from day of purchase (26 dec 2011). While making a right or left turn from a stop, van hesitates for 2-6 seconds and then surges forward to pick ones desired speed. Normally when the van is cold.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-07
Parked left car running in drive way, slight incline, got out to put a garbage bin into the garage, then returned to vehicle, reached in to turn it off and all of a sudden the vehicles door had me to the ground and I was trying to jump in and stop...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-30
Wheels
1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-07-12Fuel system, gasoline, suspension13V274000 Eldorado National-Kansas (ENK) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna vans manufactured February 17, 2011, through June 25, 2013. The fuel filler neck may contact the left…
Remedy: ENK will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the shock absorbers and add a spacer, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas at…
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V274000 · Fuel system, gasoline, suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.