Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,130 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V657000 Shift Lever Assembly may Allow Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- 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 #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V234000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V244000 POWER REAR LIFTGATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V327000 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 499 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 135 complaints
- Seat Belts 83 complaints
- Steering 79 complaints
- Tires 68 complaints
- Electrical System 65 complaints
Of the 1,130 complaints on file, 39 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 1,130 complaints, owners report 71 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Toyota Sienna experiences a moderate number of complaints and recalls, with significant attention to structure issues. While the recall campaigns cover several areas including the power train and safety labels, the vehicle overall does not have excessive complaints in any one category. However, some issues like latches and locks appear a bit more frequently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| latches/locks/linkages | Unknown | $150–$500 | occasional |
| seat belts | Unknown | $200–$600 | 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 pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect suspension components
- Battery replacement
- Coolant flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise when braking
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Lock mechanisms sticking
- Check engine light on
- Excessive tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.