The Lemon Index2014 Toyota Sienna.
The 2014 Toyota Sienna is better than average by owner complaints: 75 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 55, 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 163 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Sienna year. 2014 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 21K to 83K miles on the car (104 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 38K–81K miles
Recalls 6
- 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.
- brakes 2019
The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
- 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
- body structure 2016
If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly.
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 357 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Condition where a rattle or squeak type noise
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
- Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the power sliding door rear…
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 AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Sienna VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
"takata recall" nothing happened yet. I received a settlement notice by administrator "rear door recall"
2014 Toyota Sienna owner · NHTSA complaint 11019141
More owner reports
Automatic door stopped moving and I could smell a burning electrical odor. Automatic doors no longer work.
NHTSA complaint 10968886
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 55; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Sienna year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Sienna problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (37%), electrical (11%) and airbags (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Toyota Sienna get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 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 2014 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,500 and 83,400 miles. The middle report was at 48,200 miles, from 104 complaints.
Does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Toyota Sienna cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Sienna year is better than the 2014?
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