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2011 Toyota Sienna
Common Problems

Ranked from 227 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall issues

    140complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Takata airbags may degrade and cause injury during deployment, leading to recalls and unresolved issues.

    Related recalls: 11V560000, 13V123000, 10V036000

  2. 2

    Sliding door failure

    62complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The sliding doors failed to operate properly, opening unexpectedly and requiring manual operation.

  3. 3

    Recall repair delays

    59complaints
    High severityOther

    Recall repairs for various issues have been delayed, causing inconvenience and unresolved problems.

    Related recalls: 11V560000, 13V123000, 10V036000

  4. 4

    Sliding door malfunctions

    40complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Sliding doors may fail to open or close properly, causing inconvenience and potential safety issues.

  5. 6

    Power steering failure

    13complaints
    High severitySteering

    Power steering motor fails, causing steering to become unresponsive and dangerous.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  6. 7

    Engine oil pressure warning

    8complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Engine oil pressure warning light illuminates, indicating a potential oil leak or low pressure.

  7. 8

    Seat belt malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The rear left seat belt malfunctioned, preventing proper retraction and potentially stranding a child in the seat.

    Related recalls: 11V560000, 13V123000, 10V036000

  8. 9

    Fuel door hinge failure

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Fuel door hinges break under tension, preventing the door from being opened from the inside.

    Related recalls: 11V560000, 13V123000, 10V036000

  9. 10

    Rear differential whirring noise due to faulty electromagnetic coupler bearing

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    A whirring noise from the rear differential occurs during driving, caused by a faulty bearing in the electromagnetic coupler.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 11

    Sliding door cable failure leading to door not opening

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sliding door cable breaks, preventing the door from opening either automatically or manually, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 11V560000, 13V123000, 10V036000

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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