2010 Toyota Sienna: common problems and reliability

The 2010 Toyota Sienna has 172 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission problems (2017 models) — jerkiness, shifting issues, high-speed freeway problems, and expired customer service programs for repairs. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2010 model year

172
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
15
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

structure
57
electrical system
20
vehicle speed control
19
power train
17
steering
11

Recalls affecting the 2010 Sienna

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 17V657000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be mov…

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, C…

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 16V396000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacom…

tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

Campaign 14V273000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryl…

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, practicality, and fuel efficiency, particularly for the hybrid models (2021+). The Sienna is consistently praised as a durable, low-maintenance family vehicle capable of reaching very high mile

  • Transmission problems (2017 models) — Jerkiness, shifting issues, high-speed freeway problems, and expired customer service programs for repairs. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment/system glitches (2025 models) — Profile and key fob pairing failures, unresponsive screens. Frequency: isolated.
  • Engine issues (specific older models) — Timing chain/crankshaft codes (P001500, P001700) on a brand-new 2025 model; oil/coolant leaks and timing chain failure on a 2015 model. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical gremlins (2020 model) — Intermittent door lock/unlock failures, no-crank events, driver's window auto-up/down malfunction. Frequency: isolated.
  • Interior/material critiques — Less refined interior compared to competitors like Pacifica; dated in-dash GPS with poor screen placement and glare (2013 model); small cup holders; Bluetooth audio crackling (2013-2015 models). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sienna.

Typical used price

Used Sienna listings typically run $16,832–$28,494 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other Sienna model years

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