2011 Toyota Sienna problems
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American market. It is named for the Italian city of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. It replaced the first generation Previa van in 1997 with a more conventional front-wheel drive layout and shares a heavily revised platform with the Camry. Both the Previa and original Sienna were smaller than the other minivans they competed against, but a redesign in 2003 (for the 2004 model year) increased the dimensions to match those of its competitors.
It was redesigned again in 2010 (for the 2011 model year). The third generation Sienna went on sale in the United States in February 2010 and is the first Sienna to ever receive a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A 2020 redesign (for the 2021 model year) saw the Sienna becoming a hybrid vehicle for its fourth generation. While previous generations of the Sienna were exported to select Asian and European markets, the fourth generation is the first to be produced outside of the United States as Chinese production commenced in July 2021 by two Toyota joint ventures. In China, it is also marketed as the Toyota Granvia.
Following the discontinuation of General Motors's all-wheel drive minivans in 2006, the Sienna was the only minivan in its class offered with AWD in North America until the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was introduced with an AWD option in 2020.
The Sienna is not available in Japan and Australia as it is not produced in a right-hand drive configuration, and the segment in these countries is already occupied by the Alphard/Vellfire and the HiAce/Granvia respectively.
As of the fourth generation, introduced in 2020, the Sienna is now built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, which it shares with most of Toyota’s other large MPVs and crossovers.
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Common 2011 Toyota Sienna problems
The Toyota Sienna, introduced in 1998, is known for its spaciousness and comfort, seating up to 8 passengers. However, some model years have been associated with specific issues. This article focuses on the 2011 Toyota Sienna and its common problems, as reported by owners.
- Cracking Dashboard: The dashboard of the 2011 Sienna is prone to cracking, which can be an unsightly problem for owners. Replacing the dashboard can cost thousands of dollars, making this a significant issue for many.
- Transmission Failure: Older Toyota Siennas, including the 2011 model, have been known to experience transmission failure around 78,000 miles. This issue is characterized by an increase in RPM without a corresponding increase in speed.
- Power Door Issues: Some 2011 Sienna owners have reported issues with the power doors, which may stop working entirely. This can pose a significant safety risk and may be due to damaged door cables.
- Air Conditioning System Failure: Several 2011 Toyota Sienna owners have reported issues with the air conditioning system, including compressor failure, refrigerant leakage, and electrical failure. These issues can be costly to repair, with one owner reporting a $2000 replacement cost for the compressor.
- Heating System Failure: Some 2011 Sienna owners have reported issues with the heating system, which can also be expensive to repair. One owner reported a $1500 repair cost for their heating system.
In conclusion, while the Toyota Sienna is generally considered a reliable vehicle, the 2011 model has been associated with several common issues, including loss of engine power, cracking dashboard, transmission failure, power door issues, and problems with the air conditioning and heating systems. Potential buyers should be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
How many miles will a 2011 Sienna last?
The 2011 Sienna lasts over 300,000 miles with only minor engine sensor and sliding door issues. At $9,595 – 16,309 the van is expensive but worth it for the reliability. The infotainment system is easy to use, the V6 engine offers good power and the seats are extremely comfortable.
Are there any recalls on a 2011 Toyota Sienna?
Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VENZA AND SIENNA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT, RIGHT, DRIVE SHAFT MAY BREAK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
What year was the best Toyota Sienna made?
2004 And 2005 Toyota Sienna
We will skip right over the first-generation model, as those were the best Sienna years.
What is the major problem of Toyota Sienna?
According to RepairPal, issues regarding the minivan's electric sliding doors are among the most common issues that Toyota Sienna owners encounter regardless of the model year. Most owners reported that the problem was caused by a frayed or damaged door cable.
Are 2011 Toyota Siennas reliable?
The 2011 Sienna lasts over 300,000 miles with only minor engine sensor and sliding door issues. At $9,595 – 16,309 the van is expensive but worth it for the reliability. The infotainment system is easy to use, the V6 engine offers good power and the seats are extremely comfortable.
What is the major problem of Toyota Sienna?
According to RepairPal, issues regarding the minivan's electric sliding doors are among the most common issues that Toyota Sienna owners encounter regardless of the model year. Most owners reported that the problem was caused by a frayed or damaged door cable.
Are there any recalls on a 2011 Toyota Sienna?
Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VENZA AND SIENNA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT, RIGHT, DRIVE SHAFT MAY BREAK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
How many miles does a Toyota Sienna 2011 get?
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| 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy | Regular Gasoline |
| 18 MPG 16 22 combined city/highway city highway | |
| 5.6 gal/100mi | |
| 360 miles Total Range |
2011 Toyota Sienna car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Sienna problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Wheels problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Toyota Sienna vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Toyota Sienna
The NHTSA has received 599 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Toyota Sienna. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Toyota Sienna vehicles.
2024-08-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC5BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Rear ac system the line is too close to the rear tire which was replaced once yet it is so close it gets friction and wears a hole in the line . Dangerous for people in the rear that may be inhaling a/c vapor while ac is running with a leak . Also bad for environment. There is no clearance the tire is almost right on the line so when you hit a bump you are rubbing it . Repair man says he has had to repair several lines more than once because of them being placed too close to the rear tire . Date below is third time this happened same vehicle. First was in 2016 second was 2018
2024-07-29
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC8BS
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I was pulling my 2011 Toyota Siena into a parking space. My foot was on the brake and the car was going about 5 mph. The car made a slight sound, along with a perceptible yet small physical shift, and (while my foot was on the brake) independently accelerated with tremendous force. It was like it was ignited. The car hit a concrete pole and was totaled. The acceleration over-rode the brake. No one was hurt. The concrete pole averted what could have been a catastrophic accident, had we hit pedestrians, or had we rear ended a car or truck on the freeway. The brakes failed as the car jumped into independent acceleration. My safety and the safety of my passenger were both at risk. As I said, in a different situation, we might have hit pedestrians, or gone through the wall of the grocery store and hit customers. The concrete pole saved us and others. The mechanic at the service center where the car was towed said it was impossible to discern if there had been a failure in the system of the car - though clearly both my passenger and myself experienced that failure in the car's ability to override an independent, forceful acceleration not caused by the driver. There was no warning of any kind. On the Edmunds site, there are many, many testimonials by other drivers of the Toyota Siena of similar, frightening experiences of independent acceleration. It is terribly dangerous and should be investigated. If there is not a recall on this vehicle, there should be. This is a potentially catastrophic defect.
2024-04-24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC0BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Sliding door does not open or close automatically. I think there was a recall for this issue
2024-01-29
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-24
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC1BS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while parked on a slight hill, her granddaughter opened the power sliding door to enter the vehicle however, the door did not latch or lock in place, causing the door to close independently while her granddaughter was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but was previously repaired under a Toyota Customer Support Program where two hinges for the power sliding door were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
2023-11-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-11
- VIN: 5TDXK3DC0BS
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Driving down highway noticed white smoke coming from car. Exited highway and warning light then came on saying engine oil low. Stopped van immediately on side of the road and had it towed. Appears the oil coolant line burst which is a known issue on these vehicles after google searching, but was never made aware. Always completed all recalls. Extremely dangerous especially with children in car.
2023-10-24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-17
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC0BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: Passenger slidding door opens while driving . My child was in the back seat & could have been thrown out of the minivan Contacted Toyota recall was fixed Sept 6, 2017. Happened last week again 10/17/23, contacted Toyota and dealership will not do anything customer support program extension ended . This is a Toyota issue should be covered , there was a recall on this issue . Toyota says my responsibility to fix , this is unacceptable, the slidding doors are an issue with Toyota .
2023-09-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-30
- VIN: 5TDDK3DC4BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My passenger side sliding door began to jerk when closing with power button. The next day the cable completely snapped and it no longer opens at all. My driver side sliding door constantly opens and sometimes does not stay closed. I can hear the lock roll and it automatically unlocks itself. There was previously a recall on these doors completed I'm afraid I still have defective parts.
2023-06-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-09
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC5BS
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering light came on while driving causing the steering system to lose power suddenly. Almost got into an accident because I couldn't effectively turn the wheel. Mechanic inspected and found the steering motor was bad and that CPU needed to be replaced costing almost $4000 in repairs. Now my car is not driveable unless this is fixed. Car has only 140k miles. This is a VERY common problem with Toyota Siennas around these model years
2022-11-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-07
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC8BS
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The intermediate shaft makes a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel.
2022-10-05
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC8BS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I have a Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE for 4 years and both doors stops randomly when opening and closing. My daughter was stuck in the car at least 10 times. She afraid to use the car because she repeatedly in danger of falling, the beep sound comes and the door stops suddenly. I used to drove my car leaving my door open once, because the door stuck and I couldn’t realize till I drove. I was lucky, my door didn't hit anyone or any car in the parking lot. The people were looking at my car with scary eyes. Obviously, It creates a safety risk for my family and the people around me. Because a lot of people have the same door problem, I informed Toyota. They responded, they have an extended coverage for the Power Sliding Door Cable Sub-Assembly but it’s expired on 09/16/2021. They know the problem and solved it temporarily without informing the owners and now they said, it’s over, you need to pay it. I am not asking for my seat covers replaced. It’s definitely a security issue, a suddenly stuck door can harm/kill passengers and people around. Toyota knows the problem but refuses to solve it. I don’t want to drive this car with knowing the risk of hurting anyone especially my 6 years old daughter. It’s so shame one of the biggest companies of the world produces risky cars and they continue to sell them with knowing. They shouldn’t risk the people in United States easily like that.
2022-09-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: 5TDDK3DC6BS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Viscous coupling bearing making significant noise. Potentially hazardous if the issue causes the drivetrain to lock up.
2022-08-03
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC8BS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Like other Toyota Sienna owners, our backseat power doors stopped working. It doesn't close or open. I am really afraid of if we make an accident and can't open the door to move out my child safely. It's a common error in Toyota Sienna s .
2022-04-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-10
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC1BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Left sliding door cable was snapped while tried to open the door itself . I got out of the van then took a close look at door . After saw what happen to door then realized it was cable that got jammed in the door end up ripping the cable . I had to do manual way of opening the sliding door .
2022-03-15
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-04
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC6BS
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: About two weeks after getting all new tires installed at Costco, the driver side rear tire blew out. I was driving about 50 MPH on a dry road with no debris in sight. The blowout gash was in the middle of the tire, not on the sidewall.
2022-02-02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: 5TDDK3DC8BS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The VSC and tract light stay on all the time. The Ford dealer I purchased the Van from said they had it fixed. I took it back and i was told to buy a new gas cap which I did from a Toyota dealer in my area. The light came on again. I took it back and was told it had an exhaust leak and it won't hurt the van. But I could bring it back for starting at $ 200.00 and have a leak test done on the Van, but it would take hours. Since then I've had cleaner run thru the system but the lights stay on all the time. Is this a safety hazard because its an exhaust leak? Can you please assist in the repair information before I spend hundreds of dollars chasing the problem. Thank You so much..... [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2022-01-26
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-27
- VIN: 5TDYK3DC2BS
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Safety issue: can't open gas door, can't open sliding door Gas door cover on the driver's side will not completely latch (faulty hinge issue? ) which prevents the sliding door from opening. Sliding door has issues in moving back and forth. Apparently there was a recall for this issue and I was never notified. When I researched the issue, I found that there was a recall but because my recall is just out of the 10 year time frame, Toyota states they won't pay for the repair of the faulty mechanism and that I have to pay for it out of pocket. Considering there has been a pandemic for the since March 2020, it's hard to believe that they wouldn't honor the repair when I called about it in December. I made a phone complaint to Toyota at the end of December 2021 and no one has returned my call.
2022-01-17
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-11
- VIN: 5TDJK3DC3BS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The brake pedal assembly fell off while driving. Due to this the driver was unable to stop the car by applying brakes. The driver let the car slow down by itself a little before applying parking brakes to bring the car to a complete halt. In this process, the driver crossed three set of lights, which were fortunately green. Two of the lights were school-crossings. The safety of pedestrians, other cars on the road and the driver themselves were at risk. It was purely by chance that they were able to stop the car before any collision. The van is now at a repair shop. The experts at the repair shop said this is NOT normal. They have asked to raise a complaint to ensure that Toyota checks out the possibility of this occurring in other vehicles of the same model / year. There were no warnings before this incident happened.
2021-11-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-01
- VIN: 5tdkk3dc8bs
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Before June 4, 2020 my Sienna started having intermittent alerts regarding rear hatch alarms: interior lights blinking, dash display alert, & LCD alert. Bumpy roads and turns caused the alerts. I brought the van to a Toyota dealer on 6/4/2020 and the dealer could not reproduce the problem. Since then the alerts became constant, no longer intermittent. I had the 3rd row seats in use I became very concerned that rear hatch could open at any time with potentially a dangerous situation for the grandchildren. I brought the Sienna to another Toyota Dealer for service (11/1/2021)and described the ongoing problem and safety concerns. The Service Agent checked the Sensor Door Recall for the Sienna and informed me that this malfunction was NOT covered under the recall, although it triggers the sensor door alarm. He informed me that there would be a $142 Diagnostic Fee plus parts and labor to correct the problem. I told him that I removed the rear hatch interior panel and disconnected the door lock control so I could drive the car without the alarm distraction. I researched buying the Trunk Lock Actuator (Dorman Part # 931873, Rock Auto Parts $193.82 Tax & shipping) for self replacement. All that was needed was a 10mm socket to remove & replace 3 bolts and reconnect the electric connector and replace the panel. I completed this repair myself in less than 1/2 hour. I feel that this is a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE and should be included under the sensor recall directive - or a new recall directive - for Sienna 2011-2018 without charge to the owner.
2021-11-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- VIN: 5TDDK3DC2BS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have complained about both rear sliding doors acting erratically for almost 3 years. These doors were under a recall, as they sometimes were overloaded and would cause the fuse to blow and the door(s) would/could swing open while moving. It happened to me NUMEROUS times. Once it was so bad, that I couldn’t bring my son yo school because the door wouldn’t stay shut. They beep upon auto open and you have to fight the door open or shut no matter if you switch off the “auto door” button or not. It has been to 3 different dealers in less than 3 years. The first dealer only replaced one junction box, and wiring harness on the passenger door because that it the only door that acted up while they were in possession of sienna. The door less than a 1000 miles later started to have issues - opening, closing, staying closed. I brought it to another dealer closer to my new house - they did not fix it as it didn’t do it for them with 10 tries while parked using auto and manual settings. That seems irresponsible and irrelevant as the ongoing customer complaint is the door swinging open whilst driving (neither dealer drove it, to see if it would swing open). Nonetheless, as the drivers side door never acted up at any dealer visit - they never replaced the recalled parts even knowing it has issues and saw video of it that I took. My vehicle is now sitting at a dealer with a $1600 repair bill for the same latch, as well as the back latch for the “recalled” parts - and they are refusing to acknowledge ANY RECALL WVER on the doors (safety recall G-04) as well as Toyota customer care so far is refusing to provide monetary assistance with this ordeal as my extended warrantee expired. One doors “repair” has made the door seemingly worse, and one door has never been repaired in regards to specific recalled parts as dealer states “no issue was seen with power sliding doors”. My niece lost a lot of $70 Birkenstock’s when my door FLUNG OPEN SO FAST at 50mph with no warning (door open light)
2021-09-14
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-06
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC2BS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the power sliding door opened approximately nine inches and stopped without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
2021-08-29
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-26
- VIN: 5tdkk3dc6bs
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 8/27/21 Friday, 5:30PM The steering wheel tightened up, making it extremely hard to maneuver, while the vehicle was in motion. Almost got into an accident when I couldn't turn in time to avoid drifting into adjacent lane. Brought it to my local dealer and they claimed the motor failed, needed to be replaced and since it's attached to the steering column and shaft, I would need to replace the complete system, $4600 before NYS tax, which means it will cost me over $5000 before I can get my vehicle back. The vehicle has not been inspected by any other entity or agency. The issue happened on Thursday night, 8/26/21, very suddenly, as I was pulling out of a parking space, suddenly the steering got really hard, almost hit another vehicle as I pulled out, then the steering wheel light came on as I was avoiding the other vehicle. 8/27/21, Friday, this morning, I dropped off the vehicle dropped off with the dealer's service dept. My service adviser called me this afternoon, about 2 hours ago, and gave me this bad news. I checked online and found other owners of the Sienna model having the same exact issues. Also found out other Toyotas models with same issues had recalls over the years, only the Sienna was never recalled. This is too dangerous an issue not to be recalled by Toyota. I can't afford to get this fixed, what am I to do? See one of the links I found: https://www.autoweek.com/news/a1865486/power-steering-and-electric-issues-cause-toyota-recall-112500-vehicles/#:~:text=Power%20steering%20and%20electric%20issues%20cause%20Toyota%20to%20recall%20112%2C500%20vehicles,-Camry%2C%20Highlander%20and&text=Toyota%20recalled%20112%2C500%20vehicles%20due,model%20years%202014%20and%202015. I will follow up with my invoice after the repair.
2021-08-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-06
- VIN: 5TDJK3DC3BS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: rear differential has very scary noise while driving, mechanic identified that we have to replace the rear differential which might cost $2500 to $3000 the same problem do exist on RAV4 and it's under recalls, while many people have the same problem for the same year like mine 2011 Toyota sienna AWD and other years to 2018 . This issue is the manufacture responsibility not the owner of the car as wear and tear items " my van has about 126,000 miles on it. Please a recall should be issued it is across for many people
2021-06-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-02
- VIN: 5TDJK3DC6BS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Loud Noise from the rear end, diagnosed to be a viscous coupler bearing malfunction by my mechanic. Total cost of repair is 2428 Dollars. In doing my research into this matter, this is a very common issue with my model Sienna. It is also common with same year Rav4 which a TSB was issued and covered by Toyota T-SB-0080-13. To cite a transmission mechanics who have experiences with the Rav4/Sienna rear differential issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1vg2sbYL68 I hope you can help, this is a very large cost which is almost the price of the car in total. My family needs this car as we do not live in a city with very little public transportation available to us for utilize. The price of the repair will be a hardship on our family. I hope you can convince Toyota to step up and stand behind their product, to a very well known issue. Thank you for all you do.
2021-05-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-02
- VIN: 5TDKK3DC5BS
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel is too lose. Even with all the full suspension replace. It not safe at all. It need to recall the steering shaft , and the rack and pinion. Some time it feel hard, sometimes it very loose, uncontrollable. Please recall the steering system.
2021-01-21
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-21
- VIN: 5TDXK3DCXBS
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE WHEEL..I REGULARLY HAVE TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT BUT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MANY THOUSAND MILES ON MY CAR..
2011 Toyota Sienna recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 14 recalls for different components of the 2011 Toyota Sienna.
2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
2019-01-09
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
2016-11-29
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
- Consequence: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
2016-06-02
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
2016-05-23
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
2014-11-19
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2014-05-22
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
2013-04-09
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2013-01-16
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2011-11-30
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2012 SIENNA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110, "TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR DISPLAYING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT AS THE RATED LOAD FOR THE COMBINATION OF CARGO AND OCCUPANTS.
- Consequence: INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD MAY LEAD TO TIRE OVERLOADING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL OUT A CORRECTED PLACARD TO CUSTOMERS ALONG WITH REVISED OWNER MANUAL INFORMATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2013. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
2011-11-22
- Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE OR NAVIGATION UNIT AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, OVERHEAD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND/OR BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY.
- Consequence: A DAMAGED A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY ALLOW THE TRIM PANEL TO COME LOOSE AND INJURE AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
2011-06-01
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VENZA AND SIENNA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT, RIGHT, DRIVE SHAFT MAY BREAK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.
- Consequence: SHOULD THE DRIVE SHAFT BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND, IF THE DRIVE SHAFT IS IDENTIFIED AS ONE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
2010-12-13
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SIENNA VEHICLES. THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH IS MOUNTED ON A SMALL BRACKET WELDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES THE STOP LAMP SWITCH BRACKET COULD BE DAMAGED BY THE OPERATOR'S FOOT DURING PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG WITH ASSOCIATED BRAKE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA PLANS TO MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION IN THE MIDDLE OF JANUARY 2011, TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THE RECALL. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
2010-02-03
- Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Negative 2011 Toyota Sienna car reviews
Positive 2011 Toyota Sienna car reviews
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I recently traded in my 07 Odyssey EXL with RES for this beautiful Toyota. Unfortunately, my Honda had some issues with road noise, a bumpy ride, and required the replacement of the torque converter in the transmission and power steering pump, all before reaching 40,000 miles. Additionally, the side doors were very squeaky, which made it feel like I was driving a Chrysler product. In contrast, the Toyota is incredibly smooth, with a soft ride and comfortable 8th seat.
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I've owned my 2011 Sienna Limited for over nine years now and it has been an amazing vehicle for transporting my family, friends, pets, and all of our belongings. My husband frequently uses it to haul items from Lowe's or the garden center by putting the back seats down. As our youngest child is now 19, this is our second and final minivan. Although I have two minor issues with the van, it has been an overall fantastic choice for our family. The first issue is the low clearance during heavy snow, but I have been able to manage with snow tires and traction control. The second issue is the substantial blind spot during freeway driving, which took some getting used to. However, I am excited to upgrade to a vehicle with a side passing camera. If you live in a climate with less snow than we have here in the north, this is an excellent vehicle for families.
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We recently sold our 2005 Sienna XLE and found a fantastic deal on a 2011 Sienna Limited ($2200 under invoice!). We are thrilled with the upgrade as the ride is much smoother and more comfortable. The interior cabin noise has also significantly improved compared to our previous vehicle. In our opinion, the Sienna surpasses both Honda and Nissan. The ability to move the second row so far back was a major factor in our decision to purchase the Sienna. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with our purchase.
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We purchased our 'swagger wagon' this past April after conducting extensive research. We tested every competitive minivan and even a few SUVs, but our need for 7-passenger seating limited our options. We previously owned two Dodge Caravans, but they began to fall apart after about five years. In our opinion, the Kia was not up to par. Ultimately, we narrowed our choices down to the Odyssey and the Sienna. The Sienna won for three reasons: Firstly, it was priced a few thousand dollars less than the Honda. Secondly, according to Consumer Reports, Toyota reliability is unbeatable in the long run, and we hope to keep this van for many years. Lastly, in our opinion, the Honda is just plain ugly on the outside and looks like a hearse. In our opinion, the 2011 Sienna is the best-looking minivan ever.
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We had to move from a Rav4 to a minivan when we found our third child was en route since the Rav4 could not comfortably accommodate 3 car seats at once. Explored the Odyssey and Sienna and decided on the Sienna due to some of the technological upgrades the 2011 model received. The removable jump seat in the middle row is great for our oldest to make her way into the back row since the other captain's chairs are occupied with car seats and cannot fold and slide. Overall, the ride is smooth, quiet, and very comfortable. Fuel economy is decent (I like the "eco mode" notification for positive driving habit reinforcement). A great family car that will be with ours for a long time, hopefully!
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3rd Generation Common Problems 2011+ | Toyota Sienna Forum ...
https://www.siennachat.com/threads/3rd-generation-common-problems-2011.18576/
May 11, 2015 ... -Has odd alignment issues where many user report that tires are out of alignment and can only be fixed with shim stock rather than normal adjust ...
Just bought a 2011 Toyota Sienna LE, anything I should know? : r ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaSienna/comments/p6eawv/just_bought_a_2011_toyota_sienna_le_anything_i/
Aug 17, 2021 ... The engine is fine but it wasn't cheap to fix. It sounds like a common problem as well. My van is it 106,000 miles.
2011 Known issues / caveats / advantages? | Toyota Sienna Forum ...
https://www.siennachat.com/threads/2011-known-issues-caveats-advantages.70249/
Mar 19, 2022 ... I know 2011 would be first year of Gen 3. Hopefully that's not the problem year as they tried to work out the bugs ;^) Every make/model/year of ...
2011 Toyota Sienna Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/report/toyota/sienna/2011
Mar 22, 2022 ... The 2011 Sienna lasts over 300,000 miles with only minor engine sensor and sliding door issues. At $9,595 – 16,309 the van is expensive but ...
Toyota Sienna 2011 - Transmission issue?? - CarGurus
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c22048_ds822745
Aug 25, 2017 ... At 77K this Toyota says I need to replace the transmission with a 'reman' for $6000 due to an 'internal component failure in the transmission' ...
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Toyota Sienna?
Erich Bogisich 2025-01-02
Hi there, we've been having some trouble with the driver's side door on our new Sienna. Unfortunately, we've taken it to the dealer three times and the national Toyota repair people, but they haven't been able to fix it yet. We were disappointed to find out that Toyota couldn't provide a loaner car for us during this time. When we called to request arbitration paperwork, we were informed that it would take 10-14 business days. While we're frustrated with the situation, we're hopeful that we can find a resolution soon. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Markus Olson 2024-11-05
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my new Sienna. As a loyal Toyota customer, I've purchased many Toyota vehicles for both personal and work use. Unfortunately, I've noticed that my new Sienna shakes when going downhill and applying the brake, even though it has less than 3000 miles on it. When I took it to the dealer, they explained that the brake rotor overheated due to the car's weight, and that it's not covered under warranty. I was disappointed to hear this, as I expected better from a brand new car. I understand that wear and tear is normal, but with only 3000 miles on the car, it seems a bit premature. Thank you for listening to my experience.
Landen Aufderhar 2024-10-27
I requested to replace the seat with a better one, but unfortunately, Toyota did not have that option available. However, I offered to purchase the seat at my own expense. The windshield seems to be of lower quality, and the middle row is poorly designed. As someone who is 6ft1, I have trouble lifting the seat out, and the rails are exposed. In my opinion, North American Van provides better comfort. On the other hand, the van looks good, and its performance is impressive. Additionally, the cargo space and fuel economy are both excellent. As for the cabin filter, it may not be necessary for everyone. Lastly, I would like to request Chevy to bring back an 8-seater with their signature comfort.
Royal Kessler 2024-08-19
The mini van looks nice, but unfortunately, the quality of the interior, especially the seats, is not up to par. It can be quite surprising to buy an expensive automobile and find that the seats squeak terribly every time you or a passenger sit in them. This is true for all the seats, including the seat backs and seat bottoms, which squeak even with the slightest shift in body weight. The squeaking noise is also present when you pull away or brake the van. Additionally, the design of the second row seats is not very practical, as removing them leaves a bulky track above the floor level. Overall, it's been over a year since I purchased this vehicle and I've already driven over 20,000 miles in it.
Kenton Quigley 2024-08-14
This is our first Toyota! We were looking for a reliable van that would last 200,000+ miles. Unfortunately, we experienced some trouble with the transmission just 6 weeks out of warranty. The van was unable to shift into reverse and couldn't go over 20 mph. Toyota's response was simply 'Sorry'. We were surprised to hear this, as three mechanics we spoke to said that this is unheard of for Toyota. One transmission specialist even mentioned that he usually only sees Toyotas in his shop that have over 200,000 miles on them. The transmission repair shop that is fixing it said that the transmissions they are putting in the vans are too small. This was the first year for the 6-speed engine, so perhaps that is the problem with the smaller transmissions. If you are looking for a Sienna, we would recommend looking for an older used one. We have also noticed that this van eats tires. This has been a disappointing and frustrating experience, especially since we bought a Toyota to avoid these kinds of problems :(