Worst 2005 Toyota Sienna Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Structure:Body:Door
Latches / Locks
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Sienna.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 178 | 2 | — | 85,981 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 165 | — | — | 71,260 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 110 | — | — | 66,677 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 77 | — | 1 | 100,654 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 76 | 1 | — | 69,058 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 61 | — | — | 90,601 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 59 | 18 | — | 78,586 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 57 | — | — | 64,035 mi | |
| Airbags | 50 | 7 | 2 | 82,296 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 48 | — | 1 | 28,391 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 42 | — | — | 130,674 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 40 | — | — | 57,138 mi | |
| Brakes | 38 | 3 | 2 | 114,402 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 4 | — | 122,392 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 29 | — | — | 43,796 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | 1 | 3 | 94,249 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 20 | — | — | 51,038 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 20 | — | — | 69,784 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 19 | 3 | — | 49,208 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | — | 1 | 70,139 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 16 | — | — | 30,605 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 10,424 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 2 | 63,401 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 9 | — | — | 49,047 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 8 | — | — | 163,500 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 37,344 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 78,917 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | 74,431 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 6 | — | — | 38,400 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Toyota Sienna
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,800,860 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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2005 Toyota Sienna — FAQ
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