The Lemon Index2013 Toyota Sienna.
The 2013 Toyota Sienna is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 50 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 34, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Toyota Sienna year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 183 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Sienna year. 2013 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 24K to 74K miles on the car (100 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 23K–64K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 41K–146K miles
Recalls 6
- airbags 2019
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- brakes 2019
The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
- airbags 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 6 recalls
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- body structure 2016
If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- 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…
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 376 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "tsb: revision notice - august 2, 2016 rev1 - applicability has been updated to include 2015 -…
- Condition where a rattle or squeak type noise
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sienna VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Sienna VAN AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
My 2013 Toyota Sienna mini van is still under warranty, but front subframe/engine cradle has a broken weld on the front left support area. I contacted Toyota again and again but they haven't done anything to fix the problem.
2013 Toyota Sienna owner · NHTSA complaint 10876699
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 34; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Sienna year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Sienna problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (16%), brakes (12%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have?
6 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Sienna get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Toyota Sienna safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,200 and 74,000 miles. The middle report was at 48,900 miles, from 100 complaints.
Does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Toyota Sienna cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have?
2.7L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Sienna year is better than the 2013?
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