4 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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  • My Toyota Concerns - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Salespeople quite unfriendly & only concerned with making a sale & profit. Vehicle in general is very nice but transmission down shifts somewhat too often. I received a recall to replace the fuel tank and ended up with two trips and two rental cars before fixed properly. Tank was leaking fuel AFTER the first replacement & had to return.

  • Less than what I expected - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Weve had the recalls with the radiator, seat belt and door. Fine. But the radiator KEEPS leaking and they havent been able to fix it in 4 trips to the dealer. We have just over 40K miles on it now and have had the tires replaced and brakes at 15k! We are pleased with the utilitarian aspects. (After all, that is the reason we buy these things right?) We just wish that the radiator thing and the brake thing wasnt there to fix.

  • comfortable - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I was really happy and thankful to my husband for buying us a Toyota. As we trust the name. With this Siena im really unhappy with the way its interior is at night, no reflectors to indicate any knobs or buttons for A/C or stereo when you are driving @ night. If you have a friend sitting next to you they are completely lost. I hope the newer models would improve that.

  • Love My Sienna - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I love my Sienna, I carry everything but the kitchen sink in it. It is roomy and has made life easier for me and my 4 year old. My only disappointment is that I do not think it is fast enough when I have to enter the highway or pass someone. Also, outside noise is not filtered and the air conditioner is not strong enough. Could be because its a big car. Not sure, but overall, Im happy. Oh, its also great on gas!

  • my family van - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    This is one of the exceptional van I ever drived. My family loves it and I am glad choosing this one instead of the other compitition. I own the all wheel drive and it is doing a great job. I lived in upstate New York and I dont have any problem driving it on snow. How I wish Toyotas next generation of Sienna will be a hybrid.

  • Love it ,except... - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Great features not found on previous models. Safety is also upgraded. Interior is stylish and flexible. Toyota quality is why we chose this minivan, however, that quality is not present in their "fly-by-wire" throttle. It turns out that the computer controlled throttle (not cable)often causes hesitation. This is a common problem with Toyota and they have attempted to remedy this via a programming "patch". What they call "Normal Operation" is what we and many other Toyota owners of this newer technology are stuck with.

  • Thinking of another brand - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I have owned five Toyotas- trucks, cars, station wagon, Loved them all until this van. It has been nothing but problems, expense and disappointment. Battery replaced twice, display lights not trusted, VSF and TRAC failed within 14 months, radiator replacement, brakes constantly needing work, cover casket needs replacement, radiator seam cracked again- recalls. Electrical breaking down so auto door unlock no longer works when turn car off, rear gate breakdown/dangerous etc. A most expensive vehicle and one that has me wondering if my next car will be a Toyota after more than twenty years. Reminds me of the poor quality American brands- cant tell you how disappointed I am.

  • Most Reliable Car Ever Owned - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I have been driving the Sienna now for almost 7 years and people cant believe the car is that old. The exterior and interior looks incredible and the reliability has been outstanding. At 136,000 miles it still rides like a new car and has had virtually no mechanical problems. I had the spark plugs changed at 130,000 miles and the timing belt changed around 90,000, but other than those normal maintenance items I have had no repair bills with this car. This is the first Toyota I have owned and I am confident it will easily make 200,000 miles.

  • CE is a lot of BANG for your BUCK - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Weve had our van 2 months now. We are still smiling at each other and saying "we love it". Stepping up from a CR-V, this vehicle is in another league. The comfort and seat arrangement are an order of magnitude better. Its very roomy. Our 2-year- old likes to ride in the back seat, so we leave the captain seat in front of him tilted forward for easy access to the back. The infant rides in the captain seat that we positioned near the center of the 2nd row. This is a very solid vehicle... you can tell by the weight of the doors and the force needed to close them.

  • No Spare and Run Flats are Terrible! - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I love the van in every other way except: If you buy the AWD, consider that run flats: 1) Only last 20-22K miles. 2) Cost $1300 to replace (you must replace all 4 tires at once). 3) THERE is no SPARE - so if you have a "side" blow out of the tire, you cannot drive the car! 4) The runflats are very heavy and add to road noise and poorer gas milage. 5) Run flats are very hard to get - must wait days to get them (thus, cant drive vehicle) THEY DONt TELL YOU THIS WHEN YOU BUY THE CAR. Most dealerships dont know much about what spare fits in the van. Most Sienna message boards talk about how it costs $6-800 for a spare that makes your rear folding seat not fold-able. Bye.

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