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#BS-2016-TOYSIE-55682016 Toyota Sienna
Based on reports from 98 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 98 complaints, 10 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
leak from sunroof
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
pre-collision system randomly locks up brakes
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
thumping noises
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
23 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 19K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Structure:body (23 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Toyota Sienna: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sienna, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sienna, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sienna, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sienna, with 6 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota Sienna. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
2016 Toyota Sienna vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)
This vehicle
98
Class avg
444
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 98 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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