Worst 2010 Toyota Sienna Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Toyota Sienna.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 29 | — | — | 87,315 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 82,691 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 9 | — | 37,718 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 82,572 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | — | — | 130,200 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 123,689 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 61,779 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 7 | — | — | 34,142 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 63,668 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 114,067 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 88,600 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 85,569 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 84,233 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Toyota Sienna
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,769,047 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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
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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2010 Toyota Sienna — FAQ
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