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Toyota Sienna — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Toyota Sienna model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
2005, 2004
Best Years
2020, 2003, 2002, 1997, 1996
2020Best Year
41 complaints2 recalls153 TSBs
2019
54 complaints7 recalls191 TSBs
2018
83 complaints7 recalls300 TSBs
2017
188 complaints10 recalls259 TSBs
2016
98 complaints5 recalls291 TSBs
2015
281 complaints6 recalls347 TSBs
2014
205 complaints6 recalls1 invest.357 TSBs
2013
223 complaints6 recalls1 invest.376 TSBs
2012
331 complaints9 recalls1 invest.372 TSBs
2011
809 complaints14 recalls1 invest.372 TSBs
2010
226 complaints8 recalls275 TSBs
2009
270 complaints10 recalls255 TSBs
2008
569 complaints9 recalls247 TSBs
2007
448 complaints10 recalls244 TSBs
2006
1,283 complaints11 recalls3 invest.241 TSBs
2005Avoid
1,418 complaints12 recalls6 invest.246 TSBs
2004Avoid
2,588 complaints10 recalls10 invest.257 TSBs
2003Best Year
124 complaints1 recalls108 TSBs
2002Best Year
225 complaints1 recalls1 invest.109 TSBs
2001
238 complaints2 recalls124 TSBs
2000
459 complaints1 recalls2 invest.114 TSBs
1999
250 complaints3 recalls2 invest.101 TSBs
1998
352 complaints3 recalls2 invest.92 TSBs
1997Best Year
2 complaints0 recalls1 invest.18 TSBs
1996Best Year
3 complaints0 recalls1 invest.16 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Toyota Sienna Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2005, 2004 Toyota Sienna are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Toyota Sienna, consider the 2020, 2003, 2002, 1997, 1996 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed