Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Toyota Sienna has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,017 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 #10V270000 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE 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 #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V244000 POWER REAR LIFTGATE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 307 complaints
- Structure 261 complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 67 complaints
- Tires 66 complaints
- Steering 61 complaints
Of the 1,017 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 1,017 complaints, owners report 53 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Toyota Sienna has a mixed record with 1,017 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Major areas of concern include airbags, structure, and the electrical system. While airbag and structural issues are relatively common based on complaint data, other failures are less frequent. The evidence is somewhat limited, leading to caution but not a poor rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Vehicle structure | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$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
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual structural noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Door latch issues
- Steering problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.