Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V553000 Rear Brake Hoses May be too Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V532000 Possible Loss of Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V503000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V410000 Incorrect Tube Nuts on Brake Lines NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V211000 Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V831000 Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V295000 Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 157 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 157 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Sienna has an average reliability rating based on the mixed evidence from recalls and complaints. Ten NHTSA recalls indicate potential issues, but with only 157 overall complaints, the concerns appear moderate and not pervasive. Common issues involve the power train and electrical systems. The data is somewhat limited, so these conclusions are not definitive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $250–$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
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacements
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strange noises from transmission
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Uneven tire wear
- Reduction in braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Sienna at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.