Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Sienna Reliability by Year
Toyota Sienna reliability rates good, and repairs run about $554 a year, under the minivan average of $647. 2023 is the year to buy.
Toyota Sienna Reliability Overview
Reliability is good and close to the minivan average, with repair costs below what most minivans run. The 2023 model year is the pick, though owners report brakes that briefly let go near stops, so the van lurches forward. Across all years, rear seats that slide on their own are the biggest worry, and 2018 and 2019 carry the heaviest recall load.
Current generation: 4th gen (2021–2023), facelifted 2022.
Best & Worst Toyota Sienna Years
Best Toyota Sienna Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2023 has been on the road long enough to show its flaws, and it carries one recall against seven each for 2018 and 2019. Those older years lean toward power train and fuel system complaints. The 2023 trouble is concentrated in brakes that briefly let go near stops, so test drive for that.
Toyota Sienna Years to Avoid
No Toyota Sienna years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 70 and 81 across 9 scored model years.
Toyota Sienna Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Sienna reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 74/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 81/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Toyota Sienna
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Newest year, with no complaints or recalls on file yet and a 5-star crash rating, though that clean record reflects little time on the road.
2025 Toyota Sienna
5 recalls · 134 complaints
Good standing, but a second-row seat rail recall has left owners waiting on parts, with liftgate and driver mirror complaints on top.
2024 Toyota Sienna
3 recalls · 46 complaints
Good standing and lower repair costs than its class, offset by complaints of brakes letting go at low speed, surging, and three recalls.
2023 Toyota Sienna
1 recalls · 52 complaints
Final year of the fourth generation, rated good and above average for 2023 minivans, with owners reporting brakes that briefly let go and the van lurching forward.
2022 Toyota Sienna
1 recalls · 1 complaints
Draws just one owner complaint and one recall, far fewer than the 2021 and 2023 years, while earning the same good reliability standing.
2021 Toyota Sienna
2 recalls · 25 complaints
Rated good, but owner complaints center on an air bag recall repair held up by backordered parts, plus a rear screen that blocks the mirror in some XLE vans.
2020 Toyota Sienna
2 recalls · 32 complaints
Last year of the third generation, with good reliability and fewer complaints and recalls than 2019, but some transmission failures and slow fuel system recall repairs.
2019 Toyota Sienna
7 recalls · 41 complaints
Rated good, but near the bottom of Sienna years, with fuel pump recall delays, low-speed lurching, and sliding doors that failed to reverse.
2018 Toyota Sienna
7 recalls · 66 complaints
The weakest of nine scored Sienna years, with more complaints than 2019, led by transmission and fuel pump trouble despite a good standing.
Found Your Toyota Sienna? Check Its History
Seats (92) problems come up most in Toyota Sienna owner complaints, and 28 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Sienna Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$554
Repair Frequency
0.4/yr
Major Repair Risk
15%
$93 below the minivans average of $647/yr.
Ranked #6 of 8 among minivans.
Toyota Sienna Resale Value
The Toyota Sienna is estimated to retain about 59.6% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 59.6%
- Depreciation
- 40.4%
- Listings Analyzed
- 159
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Toyota Sienna?
- 2023 is the site's pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. It has just one recall, while 2018 and 2019 have seven each. Its main weakness is brakes that briefly let go and cause a lurch, so check for that on a test drive.
- Is the Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Yes, overall reliability is good and close to average among minivans on the site. Every tracked year from 2018 to 2025 rates good. The main long-term concern is the transmission, with dealers confirming two failed UA80 units at about 126,000 and 132,000 miles.
- What are the most common Toyota Sienna problems?
- Seats lead by a wide margin, with 100 complaints, mostly rear seats that slide or shift on their own. Power train comes next with transmission whine and hesitation, then service brakes and structure issues such as power sliding doors.
- How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Sienna?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $554. That is below the $647 average for minivans. Costs can climb if you hit the transmission trouble or a front bumper replacement that one dealer quoted.
- Do Toyota Sienna sliding doors have problems?
- Some do. Power sliding doors cause most of the structure complaints. A broken door cable can leave a door unable to open. One owner reported a closing door that did not stop for an obstruction and caught an adult's arm. Test the doors before you buy.
How we score the Toyota Sienna
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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