Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Toyota Sienna has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,062 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V273000 Spare Tire Assembly may Corrode and Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V429000 Shift Lever Assembly may Allow Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V539000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V160000 SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V234000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V023000 SIENNA FLOOR CARPET COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V244000 POWER REAR LIFTGATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V327000 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V291000 TOYOTA/FUEL TANK LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 962 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 308 complaints
- Steering 159 complaints
- Electrical System 132 complaints
- Tires 125 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 111 complaints
Of the 2,062 complaints on file, 51 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 2,062 complaints, owners report 180 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Toyota Sienna has an average reliability, supported by a moderate number of complaints and 10 recall campaigns. Major areas of concern include the structure, latches/locks/linkages, and steering, but the overall complaint count indicates typical issues for a vehicle of this age. While the recall count is considerable, it spans various components without a single dominant issue.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Steering | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Belt and hose checks
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering noise
- Power sliding door malfunction
- Liftgate slow operation
- Accelerator pedal resistance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.