Overview & Reviews

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.

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

User Reviews:

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  Too Many Odd Problems - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Catlin - October 29 - 6:33 am

  We bought this van when they were first released and weve had the feeling that Toyota was rushing to get them out to the dealerships. The driver side window fell off track and broke inside the door, the power door locked open and we had to cut the cable to get it closed, brakes and tires were replaced, and now the power steering needs repaired. Nothing has been covered under warranty or recall so far. We do wish we had held off and bought a Honda and may end up taking a loss and trading it in even though we had hoped to drive it for many more years.

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  Get ripped off by Toyota - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By sdgirl2 - October 26 - 3:39 pm

  My 2004 Toyota Sienna had a faulty radiator. Who has to replace a radiator in todays cars? I contacted Toyota regarding this and they didnt care. I then had trouble with my power steering that has a recall on 2004 Siennas but guess what? My particular vin # is not covered under the recall. Coincidence? I think not! I was told by my mechanic that Toyota takes about 1 in 3 calls and does something about it. Oh, also you get to replace the Timing Belt at 90,0000 miles to the tune of $1500! I bought this car thinking I could get a good 200,000 miles out of it (because according to the dealer - this is a quality vehicle and thats why we dont dicker on prices!). I dont think so!!!

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  Be wary - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By owner in wisconsin - October 12 - 10:56 am

  I have read many positive reviews of the Sienna but ever since I bought this car in 2003 it has been a money pit. I have replaced the tires...twice! Also, last spring replaced the radiator and now the auto shop tells me I need to sink another $500 into the axle shaft. I hate this car.

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  Be Warned - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By crusher - July 31 - 2:00 am

  We loved the car until we started having problems with the jam protection. The jam protection does not work properly in our Sienna and I had two injures within 3 months of owning the van as a result. We brought up the issue to Toyota several times and they say that there is no problem with the door. Suggestion: Try the jam protection in the area where the weather stripping is - in our Sienna it does not funtion properly. Toyota is taking our Sienna back under the lemon laws and we are going to find another van.

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  What happened to toyota quality? - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Dave - July 18 - 10:53 am

  Were not aggressive or rough drivers, using a minivan for what it was intended, and we have followed all maintenance plans through local toyota dealer. Our experience has been miserable: First year, sliding doors rattled incessantly. Had to have door seals replaced (actually missing). 2nd year, catalytic converter went out, somehow causing traction control malfunction in snow storm. 3rd year: Power sliding door motor burned out. Out of warranty. Dealer provided parts, we paid for labor. Into 4th year now, cracked radiator, torn CV boots, intermittent/shorting rear heater controls. This is worse than the 1998 Dodge Caravan we traded in!!! Looking for something different now.

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  Surprised at defects in first two years - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Jim Burke - March 19 - 9:46 am

  So far, Toyota has replaced the radiator and fuel tank under recall as well as an electrical issue and a door seal issue. Under warranty the lift gate plungers were replaced after they outright broke off. Then, the A/C compressor had to be replaced because apparently some kind of road hazzard bounced up and put a hole in it. Poor design / positioning? I mean thats an expensive component to be left exposed to a rock on the interstate. N bolders out there. All in all, I bought a Toyota because of the reliability reputation and so far in 2 years it has been at the dealer a total of 9 days. That seems excessive in just two years.

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  Worst purchase we have ever made - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By LJSwiger - December 29 - 11:50 am

  This vehicle is a lemon. We have lost count of the number of times we have had it in the shop. We have had to replace the heaters in both seats, the steering column, the back lift gate only works 40% of the time, (worked fine before the recall~once they replaced the motor~has not worked right since. Dealership claims they cant find anything wrong). Skid control kept kicking in while making a right had turn, once even on the dry interstate in a straightaway. If you are going to buy one of these, at least get the extended warranty~trust me, you will need it!

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  Sold back at a big loss - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By nmn - November 12 - 2:00 am

  What a terrible experience we had to endure! The van was recalled for a gas tank replacement. Two months after that, it experienced a serious gas leak problem causing the engine to suddenly stop. Neither the dealer nor Toyota headquarter bothered to take the responsibility. We sold the van back to the dealer for a $5K loss - amazing. We decided to lose the money than to risk our lives. We were fortunate the incident occured in a residential area when the van speed was only about 5 miles per hour. Had the gas leak occured on the freeway, the outcome could have been much worse.

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  This is not luxury - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By leonpc - September 5 - 2:00 am

  I am really surprised that Toyota sells as many of these vans as they do. No memory on the drivers seat, almost no adjustment on the passenger seat, no road-side assistance and only 36000 mile/36 month warranty! The seats are uncomfortable on journeys over 300 miles. The dealer told us "This is not a luxury car" but all the Toyota trucks have the features...

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  Worst Toyota Ever - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Shock - May 6 - 2:56 am

  I knew within 6 months this car would not last. I owned it exactly 5 years and had 115k miles on it. Repair Bill at 5 years after spending tons on the 90k service, more than $8k. 1) Both rear passenger sliding doors broken. Watch those cables visible on the sides just under the very back window, they fail and then get stuck in the motor. Over $2800 each to repair. 2) Leaking transmission (2x already) 3) Power steering Motor failure 4) Motor leaking oil in the head gasket 5) Motor leaking oil behind the timing belt 6)3 O2 sensors (yea 3) bad. ==> Junk