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2006 Toyota SiennaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,285 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,285
Crashes
56
Fires
2
Recalls
11
TSBs
241
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,285 complaints, 56 crashes, 2 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

dash is cracking

18 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
2

rack and pinion seal failure

17 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
3

airbag light flashing

8 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
4

automatic door malfunctioned

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
5

power sliding door wont close

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

283 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

153
0–30K
238
30–60K
292
60–90K
136
90–120K
115
120–150K
97
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (292 reports) • Median: 72K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (283 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags283 (22%)
Structure:body100 (8%)
Structure:body:door98 (8%)
Wheels & Tires98 (8%)
Electrical81 (6%)
Brakes66 (5%)
Latches & Locks61 (5%)
Other60 (5%)

2006 Toyota Sienna: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Sienna, with 283 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Sienna, with 100 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Sienna, with 98 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Toyota Sienna, with 98 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
05
15
06
32
07
31
08
65
09
197
10
189
11
131
12
122
13
99
14
96
15
78
16
45
17
67
18
35
19
30
20
21
21
8
22
14
23
5
24
1
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Toyota Sienna. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

08V244000Aug 2008

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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 REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.

09V223000Sep 2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

09V234000Dec 2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.

10V035000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V036000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA06020ClosedOpened Dec 2006 · closed Jun 2008

UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

EA08024ClosedOpened Oct 2008 · closed Jul 2009

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

STEERING:COLUMN

EQ12010ClosedOpened Sep 2012 · closed Dec 2012

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

The worst model year for the Toyota Sienna is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2006 Toyota Sienna vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,285

Class avg

339

3.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,285 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2006 Toyota Sienna: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Toyota Sienna is related to the airbags, with 283 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Toyota Sienna reliable?
The 2006 Toyota Sienna has 1,285 complaints, 56 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Toyota Sienna problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Toyota Sienna has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Sienna problems start?
Based on 1031 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2006 Toyota Sienna data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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