2018 TOYOTA SIENNA PROBLEMS
Model Trims
Sienna 3.5 V6 (296 Hp) Automatic
Sienna 3.5 V6 (296 Hp) AWD Automatic
Issues by Year
Years to avoid. Click on columns for details
Malfunction Modules
Common Complaints and Reliability
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1. Acceleration/Transmission Issues:
- Even to go on a small uphill slope, the vehicle struggles to accelerate
- Maintaining speed over 65 mph on highways requires pressing hard on the gas pedal
- Delay in downshifting when throttle is pressed
- Hesitation and delay in acceleration, causing safety concerns
- Even to go on a small uphill slope, the vehicle struggles to accelerate
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2. Power Seats Malfunction:
- 3rd-row power seats are malfunctioning, operating while the vehicle is in motion
- 3rd-row seating passenger side cup holders and side panel get hot during driving
- 3rd-row power seats are malfunctioning, operating while the vehicle is in motion
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3. Miscellaneous Electrical/Mechanical Issues:
- Tire pressure warning light always on
- Car stalled, sputtered, and died due to fuel pump failure
- Driver side automatic sliding door won't stay open
- Sunroof exploded while driving
- Safety Connect system not functioning properly
- Recall-related issues affecting registration renewal
- Seats in the third row have excessive movement, potential safety concern
- Instrument panel hard to read, causing safety concerns
- Speed deceleration issue due to faulty software update
- Vibration on front brakes when driving downhill
- Defective fuel line rupture causing fuel leak
- AC hose clogged, leading to mold growth in the vehicle
- PCS system stopping the van abruptly with no warning
- Tires wearing down unevenly, alignment issue
- Defective Bridgestone tires showing severe wear
- Defective buckle handle and harness connection in car seat
- Front passenger side bumper issue due to air flow
- Carpet near accelerator and brake pedals is loose and interfering
- Low oil warning light illuminating due to oil leak
- Unintended acceleration while reversing vehicle
- Safety recall notice for fuel pump, not replaced due to conversion by a mobility company
- Hesitation in acceleration from a stop or at speed, suspected fuel filter issue
- Airbag deployment causing light coverings to come off and scratch occupants
- Tire pressure warning light always on
Other Models
- 4Runner Number of complaints: 6653
- 86 Number of complaints: 13
- Avalon Number of complaints: 3905
- Avalon Hybrid Number of complaints: 66
- Avensis Number of complaints: 2
- C-HR Number of complaints: 221
- Camry Number of complaints: 20484
- Camry Hybrid Number of complaints: 1556
- Cavalier Number of complaints: 2
- Celica Number of complaints: 513
- Corolla Number of complaints: 13040
- Corolla Cross Number of complaints: 278
- Corolla Cross Hybrid Number of complaints: 2
- Corolla Hatchback Number of complaints: 2
- Corolla Hybrid Number of complaints: 3
- Corolla iM Number of complaints: 24
- Corona Number of complaints: 2
- Corona Station Wagon Number of complaints: 1
- Cressida Number of complaints: 55
- Crown Number of complaints: 7
- Echo Number of complaints: 248
- FJ Cruiser Number of complaints: 1068
- GR Corolla Number of complaints: 3
- GR86 Number of complaints: 24
- Grand Highlander Number of complaints: 27
- Grand Highlander Hybrid Number of complaints: 1
- Highlander Number of complaints: 4934
- Highlander Hybrid Number of complaints: 1024
- Hilux Number of complaints: 499
- Land Cruiser Number of complaints: 349
- MR2 Number of complaints: 60
- MR2 Spyder Number of complaints: 37
- Matrix Number of complaints: 1817
- Mirai Number of complaints: 19
- Motorhome Number of complaints: 16
- Paseo Number of complaints: 43
- PreRunner Number of complaints: 30
- Previa Number of complaints: 258
- Prius Number of complaints: 14097
- Prius C Number of complaints: 197
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid Number of complaints: 74
- Prius Prime Number of complaints: 94
- Prius V Number of complaints: 454
- RAV4 Number of complaints: 9230
- RAV4 EV Number of complaints: 31
- RAV4 Hybrid Number of complaints: 87
- RAV4 Prime Number of complaints: 106
- Scion FR-S Number of complaints: 5
- Scion iQ Number of complaints: 1
- Scion tC Number of complaints: 28
- Scion xB Number of complaints: 12
- Scion xD Number of complaints: 3
- Sequoia Number of complaints: 4537
- Sequoia SR5 Number of complaints: 175
- Sienna Number of complaints: 10097
- Sienna Hybrid Number of complaints: 19
- Solara Number of complaints: 1018
- Sunrader Number of complaints: 2
- Supra Number of complaints: 100
- T100 Number of complaints: 399
- Tacoma Number of complaints: 9168
- Tercel Number of complaints: 383
- Tundra Number of complaints: 6943
- Tundra Hybrid Number of complaints: 4
- Van Number of complaints: 41
- Venza Number of complaints: 715
- Venza Hybrid Number of complaints: 7
- Yaris Number of complaints: 1146
- Yaris iA Number of complaints: 25
- bZ4X Number of complaints: 7