3 Star Reviews for 2004 Toyota Sienna

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.65/5 Average
732 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The Sienna has been completely redesigned for 2004. Roomier and more powerful than before, Toyota's minivan entry now has the all-important fold-flat third-row seat, as well as a choice of seven- or eight-passenger seating (on lower level trims) and available all-wheel drive.

Pros:
  • Reliable Camry genes, refined V6, fold-flat 60/40 third-row seat, seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations, available all-wheel drive.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Looks better than it is.. - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    At first glance and test drive I loved it. The back windows worked the seats folded down. No other van had this. Ride seemed fine while test driving. Since receiving my van in Nov Ive had a defective seat belt, adjustment on back passengers side seat belt due to rattling against plastic part of arm rest. Had blown front struts, The center console rattles, it rides like Im in a roller coaster, and now am fighting w/Toyota over warranty on my arm rests due to major material defect showing wear at only 2K miles. Also had to have engine adjusted due to acceleration jumps. I wish I kept my Windstar.

  • Disappointing number of rattles - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    The interior looks great but LOTS of rattles from the sunroof area. The drivers seat arm rest almost fell off and the hard plastic interiors of of the big and little storage bins means everything rattles like crazy when you hit a bump. Sun glass holder is too small to hold sunglasses. The conversation mirror is too small to use and too close to the drivers eyes. No map pocket on the back of the front passenger seat (the driver cannot reach behind his seat to grab a map) The exterior styling is nice in profile but pretty "dweeby" looking from the front and the back. Why cant Toyota design a truly beautiful looking automobile.

  • MANY DEFECTS and FLAWS - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    We have had defective:seatbelts, radiator,shock,12Vplug,& brake pads, and a catastrophe with sliding door. The door motor is flawed and allows you to open the door faster than the motor can retract the cable. The slacked cable derails the door. OUR DOOR FELL OFF almost entirely and the rear window glass shattered. Toyota took weeks to fix it, now the door does not always function properly.Toyota refuses to fix it (opens inconsistenly, retracts inconsistently) since they cant "reproduce the problem" in the shop.

  • Bad Ride - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I had the car for 330 miles and the ride was like a truck. When I took it to the dealer, hear is the answer I received on my service ticket. "Advised custome of tempatures below 30 degrees. COuld cause oil in shocks and struts to thicken producing harsh ride." Well the tempature went to 43 degrees and still a harsh ride. I drove three other Siennas and still a harsh ride. We returned the Van. If it rides like a truck, who cares about the other qualities of the car. If you going to buy this van, dont get caught up in what they say is a smooth ride. NOTE: MY dealer was great during the process of returning the VAN.

  • Great design, poor quality - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    The design is excellent, but since the very beginning I have had numerous qualtiy problems. Battery dead twice. Sliding door did not work (spring broken), despite many repairs, sun roof auto feature does not work, air conditioning broke down (car two and a half weeks in shop), back panel of driver seat fell off, heated driver seat did not work, also one or two recalls.

  • Dissatisfied - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I own a 2004 (8 seating) Toyota Sienna LE. I have had to replace tires 2 times. There have been 5 or 6 recalls. It is in the shop today with loud humming noise from engine. But the most disappointing thing is that the dash has split in 3 places. I contacted the dealership and Toyota directly and they offered me no help. The car was beyond its warranty, but I have owned 8 cars (4 Toyotas) during my driving life and have never had a dash split. Toyota told me that I must have done something to it, although they could not suggest what it might be. The van is kept in a garage when not in use and I always crack the windows when it is summer time. Cannot recommend Toyota anymore.

  • Should have bought an Odyssey - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    This vechicle is very nice, but after having it for a coulpe of I weeks and then driving my brothers odyssey. i wish I would have bought it. This vechicle is way over priced.

  • too fast to market? - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    . transmission late kicking down to first . vague steering . weak brakes . 2nd row seating difficult to remove/install . plastic bumper easily chipped . wind noise near top of windshield . rattle in drivers door . poor stereo . difficult to adjust heater controls . position of rear heat/air outlets

  • Fix gas pedal lull - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Acceleration pedal seems to be disconnected from vehicle. When the vehicle is coming to a rolling stop and then you need to accelerate there is no gas pedal for some distance, give it a little extra and you spin the tires when it catches. The problem is amplified in slick road conditions.

  • Dont Buy!!!!!!! - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Its a beatiful vehicle while sitting in park!!! When you take it out of park, it is junk!!! There is many problems with it, that the dealer says is normal or they dont know what to do. It has a lemon title. Way to pricey to have these problems.

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