MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Sienna

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 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
1,130
Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

45% 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 2002 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2,062 complaints 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 1,130 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 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 1,130 2006: 1,016 complaints 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 2005: 1,130 complaints 2005 1,130 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

2005: 1,130 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

45% · 514 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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I was completely stopped in my Sienna awd at a traffic light at the top of a freeway on-ramp in a major city, and rear-ended by a vehicle beginning to travel down the on-ramp at an unknown but high rate of speed and not heeding the traffic signal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-10

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that she was hearing a clicking noise when she opened the driver side door. In addition, the door closed on her legs abruptly. The vehicle was taken to he dealer for diagnosis.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-14

Latches/locks/linkages

12% · 136 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY
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Automatic passenger door does not sense any person, child or object and will try to shut until enough force is exerted back. Closed completely on my child's hand.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-14

Seat belts

7% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing rear/other and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

7% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing column.

FIRE
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When driving on the highway, the van will suddenly brake and the steering will lock up for about 10 seconds. It is truly frightening. It has happened many times, even with the anti-lock button off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29

Tires

7% · 75 reports

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

FIRE

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    2005Complaint volume 1,130 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2005-06-13Engineering analysisClosed 2005-08-02 Seatbelt malfunction
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    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.

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    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-08-02 Tire pressure warning system failure
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    2006-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-12-01 Unexpected liftgate closing
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    2006-12-01Engineering analysisClosed 2008-06-25 Unexpected closing of power liftgate
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    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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    2008-10-28Engineering analysisClosed 2009-07-16 Steering intermediate shaft binding
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    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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    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…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    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. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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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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    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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    2012-09-28EQClosed 2012-12-31 Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
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    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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    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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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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    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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    2017-12-13Power train17V657000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 514 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 136 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 83 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V327000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 08V244000 · Structure
  • Recall 09V234000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V160000 · Structure
  • Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 13V429000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V273000 · Tires
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
  • Recall 17V657000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Sienna is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Sienna have?
12 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.