The Lemon Index2010 Toyota Sienna.
The 2010 Toyota Sienna is better than average by owner complaints: 54 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 50, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 18 to 19 mpg combined. The best Toyota Sienna year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 172 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Sienna year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 32K to 97K miles on the car (140 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 39K–97K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 42K–121K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 4K–82K miles
Recalls 8
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
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.
- seats 2016
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
- seats 2014
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.
Show all 8 recalls
- tires 2014
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 carri.
- airbags 2013
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…
- body structure 2010
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, I…
- equipment 2010
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 S…
- equipment 2010
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 BETW…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 275 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- See document search button for owner letter
- REVISION NOTICE October 25, 2017 Rev2: ?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The door suddenly stops working and then start working again. Now it stops working again. Can not open either by the remote control nor by manually pull the door handle or inside button.
2010 Toyota Sienna owner · NHTSA complaint 10471340
More owner reports
2010 Toyota Sienna. Consumer states severe corrosion of a spare tire cable
NHTSA complaint 10352095
When car is started even in warm weather, engine races and can get up to 30 miles per hour without depressing accelerator. Sometimes takes 15 to 20 minutes to get to a normal idle.
NHTSA complaint 10318377
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 50; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Sienna year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2010 Toyota Sienna problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (28%), speed control (20%) and doors, locks & latches (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have?
8 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Toyota Sienna get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,800 and 97,800 miles. The middle report was at 67,500 miles, from 140 complaints.
Does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Toyota Sienna cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Sienna year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2013 and 2012.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works