2004 Toyota Sienna
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 294 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 363 |
| 2001 | 180 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 2062 |
| 2005 | 1130 |
| 2006 | 1016 |
| 2007 | 364 |
| 2008 | 428 |
| 2009 | 207 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 610 |
| 2012 | 246 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2014 | 162 |
| 2015 | 227 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 36 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
17% of complaints: structure — 354 distinct reports on file.
INJURY14% of complaints: structure — 281 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 228 distinct reports on file.
INJURY7% of complaints: steering — 148 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: structure — 145 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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
SEATBELT MALFUNCTION
SEATBELT MALFUNCTION
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
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE
UNEXPECTED LIFTGATE CLOSING
UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING
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
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING
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
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
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
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
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
Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
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
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.
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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.