The Lemon IndexToyota Sienna.
The best Toyota Sienna years are 2020, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005, 2000. Across 2010-2020, it has a Lemon Index of 57, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2000 to 2020.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2020.
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Quick answers.
Is the Toyota Sienna a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2020: Lemon Index 57; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2020 and the worst is 2004.
What are the best Toyota Sienna years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2020, 2013, 2012.
What Toyota Sienna years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2004, 2005, 2000.
How many recalls does the Toyota Sienna have?
147 safety recalls across the 21 model years we track. Most: 2011 (14), 2005 (12), 2006 (11). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Toyota Sienna problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name body structure, tires and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 171 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 195 | transmission & drivetrain (29%) | 1 | — | 19 |
| 2001 | 77 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 76 | service brakes, hydraulic (21%) | 2 | — | 19 |
| 2002 | 80 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 68 | engine (19%) | 1 | — | 19 |
| 2003 | 51 | 2× fewer complaints than average | 44 | service brakes, hydraulic (23%) | 1 | — | 19 |
| 2004 | 390 | 3.9× the average car's complaints | 529 | body structure (29%) | 10 | — | 18–20 |
| 2005 | 219 | 2.2× the average car's complaints | 244 | body structure (40%) | 12 | — | 18–19 |
| 2006 | 108 | about average | 123 | body structure (28%) | 11 | — | 17–19 |
| 2007 | 68 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 87 | speed control (21%) | 10 | — | 18–19 |
| 2008 | 95 | about average | 109 | speed control (25%) | 9 | — | 18–19 |
| 2009 | 59 | 1.7× fewer complaints than average | 42 | body structure (48%) | 10 | — | 18–19 |
| 2010 | 50 | 2× fewer complaints than average | 54 | body structure (28%) | 8 | — | 18–19 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 171 | body structure (24%) | 14 | ★★★★☆ | 18–21 |
| 2012 | 38 | 2.6× fewer complaints than average | 48 | electrical (27%) | 9 | ★★★★☆ | 19–21 |
| 2013 | 34 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 50 | body structure (16%) | 6 | ★★★★☆ | 19–21 |
| 2014 | 55 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 75 | body structure (37%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 19–21 |
| 2015 | 99 | about average | 132 | body structure (35%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 19–21 |
| 2016 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 59 | body structure (37%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 19–21 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1.7× fewer complaints than average | 73 | wheels (21%) | 10 | ★★★★★ | 20–22 |
| 2018 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 44 | transmission & drivetrain (14%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 20–22 |
| 2019 | 40 | 2.5× fewer complaints than average | 32 | fuel or EV drive system (19%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 20–22 |
| 2020 | 16 | 6.2× fewer complaints than average | 22 | engine (23%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 20–21 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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