MYRModel Year Report

Toyota Sienna — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

5 model years to avoid, 3 to watch and 5 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid5 years

Caution3 years

Best bets5 years

Complaint history

1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 294 complaints, Caution 1999: 215 complaints, Recommended 2000: 363 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 180 complaints, Recommended 2002: 181 complaints, Recommended 2003: 105 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,062 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 1,130 complaints, Avoid 2006: 1,016 complaints, Avoid 2007: 364 complaints, Caution 2008: 428 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 207 complaints, Recommended 2010: 172 complaints, Recommended 2011: 613 complaints, Avoid 2012: 247 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 183 complaints, Recommended 2014: 163 complaints, Recommended 2015: 233 complaints, Recommended 2016: 76 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 155 complaints, Recommended 2018: 71 complaints, Recommended 2019: 45 complaints, Recommended 2020: 37 complaints, Recommended 2020 2004 · 2,062
1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 294 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 215 complaints, Recommended 2000: 363 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 180 complaints, Recommended 2002: 181 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 105 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,062 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 1,130 complaints, Avoid 2006: 1,016 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 364 complaints, Caution 2008: 428 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 207 complaints, Recommended 2010: 172 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 613 complaints, Avoid 2012: 247 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 183 complaints, Recommended 2014: 163 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 233 complaints, Recommended 2016: 76 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 155 complaints, Recommended 2018: 71 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 45 complaints, Recommended 2020: 37 complaints, Recommended 2020 2004 · 2,062
1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 294 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 215 complaints, Recommended 2000: 363 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 180 complaints, Recommended 2002: 181 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 105 complaints, Recommended 2004: 2,062 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 1,130 complaints, Avoid 2006: 1,016 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 364 complaints, Caution 2008: 428 complaints, Avoid 2008 2009: 207 complaints, Recommended 2010: 172 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 613 complaints, Avoid 2012: 247 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 183 complaints, Recommended 2014: 163 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 233 complaints, Recommended 2016: 76 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 155 complaints, Recommended 2018: 71 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 45 complaints, Recommended 2020: 37 complaints, Recommended 2020 2004 · 2,062
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2020 ▲ Recommended 37 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2019 ▲ Recommended 45 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2018 ▲ Recommended 71 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2017 ● Recommended 155 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2016 ▲ Recommended 76 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ● Recommended 233 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 163 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ● Recommended 183 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2012 ● Recommended 247 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2011 ■ Avoid 613 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 172 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ● Recommended 207 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2008 ■ Avoid 428 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2007 ◆ Caution 364 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 1,016 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 1,130 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 2,062 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 105 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 181 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 180 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 363 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 215 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 294 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

51

recalls on file across every Toyota Sienna model year.

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