2004 Toyota Sienna

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Toyota Sienna
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sienna Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2062 complaints 2004 2005: 1130 complaints 2006: 1016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 610 complaints 2012: 246 complaints 2012 2013: 182 complaints 2014: 162 complaints 2015: 227 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2016 2017: 151 complaints 2018: 68 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020
2004: 2062 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042062
20051130
20061016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011610
2012246
2013182
2014162
2015227
201675
2017151
201868
201945
202036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 354 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 281 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED AND WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%

11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 228 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 148 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 145 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030818 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A PART OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED WHEN CRASHED IN THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY'S (IIHS) 40 MPH FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST CONDITIONS, DUE TO TH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 03V291000 — check if this car was fixed

2004 — complaint volume: 2062
I 20050210 — PE (closed 20050613)

SEATBELT MALFUNCTION

I 20050613 — EA (closed 20050802)

SEATBELT MALFUNCTION

R 20050805 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATING POSITION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT MAY BIND IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE. THE AFFECTED SEAT BELT BEZEL IS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER PORTION OF T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BEZEL AND CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 05V327000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060802)

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE

I 20060802 — PE (closed 20061201)

UNEXPECTED LIFTGATE CLOSING

I 20061201 — EA (closed 20080625)

UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE

I 20080410 — PE (closed 20080808)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE

I 20080709 — PE (closed 20081028)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

R 20080804 — structure

TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 20

Campaign 08V244000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080808 — EA (closed 20090126)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE

I 20081028 — EA (closed 20090716)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

R 20090126 — vehicle speed control

TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,501 EARLY 2004 MY SIENNA VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT THE RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER IS MISSING, THE COVER CAN INTE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETENTION CLIP AND FLOOR CARPET COVER AT NO CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY EARLY APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY C

Campaign 09V023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091210 — equipment

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFI

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF

Campaign 09V234000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S

Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101012 — structure

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, D

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REME

Campaign 10V160000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20111231 — engine and engine cooling

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 L

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE

Campaign 11V539000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120928 — EQ (closed 20121231)

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

R 20140227 — power train

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, throug

Remedy: Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free o

Campaign 13V429000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150707 — tires

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,...

Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge.

Campaign 14V273000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (354 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (281 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (228 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V291000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V327000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V244000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V023000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V234000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V160000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V429000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V273000 (tires) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Toyota Sienna is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Sienna?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Sienna have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.