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Toyota Sienna Reliability Grade

AOverall

Excellent reliability

EngineA
TransmissionA

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Toyota Sienna earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 minivans we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,087 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Toyota Sienna reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000C-2001A-2002A-2003A2004F2005C2006B-2007B-2008C2009B+2010B+2011C+2012B+2013B+2014A-2015B+2016A2017B2018A-2019A2020A-2021A2022A2023A2024B

Best years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

Years to avoid: 2004 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Toyota Sienna last?

180,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Toyota Sienna problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Toyota Sienna, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Toyota Sienna vs. other minivans

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Sienna A A A
Dodge Grand Caravan B+ B- B
Honda Odyssey B- B- B-
Kia Carnival D B+ C
Chrysler Pacifica F F F

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Toyota Sienna reliability FAQ

Is the Toyota Sienna reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Toyota Sienna earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 minivans we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,087 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Toyota Sienna last?

We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Sienna lasts around 180,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Toyota Sienna?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Sienna model years are 2001, 2002, 2003, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

What Toyota Sienna years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Sienna years to be most careful with are 2004. The 2004 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers.

Is the Toyota Sienna transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Sienna transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Toyota Sienna engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Sienna engine an A (excellent reliability).