2017 Toyota Sienna
Common Problems
Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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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Transmission Not Shifting Properly
18complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to shift properly, resulting in gear hunting, surging, and inability to reverse.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall at High Speed
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stalls at high speeds, often accompanied by a loss of power and a check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Powertrain Whining Noise
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle emits a high-pitched whining noise during acceleration and while driving.
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Brake Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes fail to function properly, especially at higher speeds, leading to sudden deceleration.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V410000, 19V553000, 18V211000
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Excessive tire wear on outer edges
4complaintsMedium severityOtherTires show excessive wear on the outer edges after only 12,000 to 15,000 miles.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 17V831000
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Sliding Door Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe power sliding door malfunctions, failing to fully engage the locking mechanism.
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Structural Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherStructural components such as the roof rail and hood become fragile and prone to failure.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 17V831000
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Sunroof and roof glass failures
2complaintsHigh severityOtherSunroof and roof glass explode without warning, posing a risk of injury or damage.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 17V831000
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Sunroof Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions, causing damage to seatbelts and airbags, posing a potential safety hazard.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 17V831000
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Vehicle speed control issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherVehicle hesitates and accelerates unexpectedly, making it difficult to maintain control.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 17V831000
Other years & sources
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.