MYRModel Year Report

2004 Toyota Sienna

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Toyota Sienna
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
2,062
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
10

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

48% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 2000: 363 complaints 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2,062 complaints 2004 2,062 2005: 1,130 complaints 2006: 1,016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 613 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 155 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2,062 complaints 2004 2,062 2005: 1,130 complaints 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 613 complaints 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 155 complaints 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 294 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 1999 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2001 2002: 181 complaints 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2003 2004: 2,062 complaints 2004 2,062 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2007 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 613 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 155 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

2004: 2,062 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042,062
20051,130
20061,016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011613
2012247
2013183
2014163
2015233
201676
2017155
201871
201945
202037

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

48% · 985 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

FIREINJURY
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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, 2012-06-20

Latches/locks/linkages

15% · 309 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY
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When the sliding door window is rolled down on the driver-side non-powered door, the sliding door does not latch in the opened position..thereby making the sliding door to slide close automatically causing injury to passengers especially children...

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-13

Steering

8% · 159 reports

Most commonly citing column and linkages.

Electrical system

6% · 132 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

FIREINJURY
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Electrical fire inside parked van occurred overnight and burned driver and passenger front seats, dash, and all air vents and all plastic component located near all vents. Van was parked on street in front of my house.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-04

Also filed under Exterior lighting and seats

Tires

6% · 131 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-08-18Fuel system, gasoline03V291000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began August 1, 2003. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004Complaint volume 2,062 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2005-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-06-13 Seatbelt malfunction
  4. I
    2005-06-13Engineering analysisClosed 2005-08-02 Seatbelt malfunction
  5. R
    2005-08-05Seat belts05V327000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-08-02 Tire pressure warning system failure
  7. I
    2006-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-12-01 Unexpected liftgate closing
  8. I
    2006-12-01Engineering analysisClosed 2008-06-25 Unexpected closing of power liftgate
  9. I
    2008-04-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-08 Accelerator pedal interference
  10. I
    2008-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-10-28 Steering intermediate shaft binding
  11. R
    2008-08-04Structure08V244000 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…

    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…

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  12. I
    2008-08-08Engineering analysisClosed 2009-01-26 Accelerator pedal interference
  13. I
    2008-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 2009-07-16 Steering intermediate shaft binding
  14. R
    2009-01-26Vehicle speed control09V023000 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…

    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…

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  15. R
    2009-12-10Equipment09V234000 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…

    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…

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  16. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-10-12Structure10V160000 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…

    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…

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  18. R
    2011-12-31Engine and engine cooling11V539000 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…

    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…

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  19. I
    2012-09-28EQClosed 2012-12-31 Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
  20. R
    2014-02-27Power train13V429000 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…

    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…

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    2015-07-07Tires14V273000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 985 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 309 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 159 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V291000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 05V327000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 08V244000 · Structure
  • Recall 09V023000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V234000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V160000 · Structure
  • Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 13V429000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V273000 · Tires
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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, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Sienna have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.