2010 Toyota Sienna

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2010 Toyota Sienna
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:48.452Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
172
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

33% 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 2006: 1,016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 172 2011: 614 complaints 2012: 247 complaints 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 156 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2019: 46 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 2005: 1,130 complaints 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 172 2011: 614 complaints 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 156 complaints 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 46 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 2006: 1,016 complaints 2006 2007: 364 complaints 2007 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2010 172 2011: 614 complaints 2011 2012: 247 complaints 2012 2013: 183 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 233 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 156 complaints 2017 2018: 71 complaints 2018 2019: 46 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

2010: 172 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042,062
20051,130
20061,016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011614
2012247
2013183
2014163
2015233
201676
2017156
201871
201946
202037

Known problem areas

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

Structure

33% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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My Sienna has a problem with the rear sliding door- an issue that Toyota is aware of already from its other customers who own a Sienna as far back as 2004.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-19

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

12% · 20 reports
FIREINJURY
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We recently had a full diagnostic check done on our vehicle (199 point at Parkway Automotive in Little Rock, Arkansas) that listed some components in need of repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-03

We have a 2010 Toyota Sienna xle. The problem is with the automatic doors and key fob and back hatch door. The key will unlock and immediately relock all the doors. If you touch the buttons to activate sliding doors they work off and on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-29

Also filed under Equipment and latches/locks/linkages

Vehicle speed control

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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2010 Toyota Sienna was stopped at a red light, with my right foot on the brake, when it suddenly launched itself into the back of the vehicle in front of me. (This was almost unbelievable, but thank god I had a witness!

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-20

Power train

10% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Steering

6% · 11 reports

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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    2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…

    Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…

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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.

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V160000 · Structure
  • Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V273000 · Tires
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
  • Recall 17V657000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.