Overview & Reviews

Buyers looking for a smart choice in the minivan segment will undoubtedly find themselves considering the Toyota Sienna. Since its introduction in 1998, the Sienna has won over families with its versatility, features, safety record and reputation for reliability.

In reviews, we've lauded the Sienna for its smooth, refined ride and easy-to-drive nature. Another plus is that Toyota has generally offered all-wheel drive on the Sienna, making it a more practical alternative to large three-row crossover SUVs. More recent Siennas can be downright plush in higher trim levels, and there's even an SE model with a sport-tuned suspension that's genuinely sporty. Whichever version you choose, you'll be getting one of the most dependable and rewarding minivans on the market.

User Reviews:

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  Trip comfort/clearance - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By Ruth - July 29 - 5:36 am

  This is the most comfortable vehicle we have ever had for short and long distance trips. The comfort level is excellent,the gas mileage very good. We drove from AZ to WI and back as far as Colorado before running over a piece of metal possibly from a semi tranmission that took out the underparts of our van. Its still in Colorado. We fly up friday to retrive van from dealer that is replacing all the damaged parts. Wish it was a little higher off the ground, lost the brake lines, rear ac, transmission pan, shield off gas tank, exhaust system, cross something or other in front and even dented floor pan in rear. But was pretty big chunk of steel and no way to miss it because of traffic.

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  Sienna XLE 1995 Experience - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By David A Willis - July 23 - 10:43 pm

  This has been the best car weve ever owned (I bought my first car in 1956). It has been extremely reliable. My only expenses have been for new tires and a new battery. I do nearly all my own maintenance. I follow all recommended maintenance recommended in the cars manual.

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  ultimate kid bus - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Satisfied Customer - July 19 - 12:33 pm

  We have 3 kids, so we decided to buy a minivan last year. We chose this Sienna because it had an 8 passenger option and rides smoother. Even after the new Odyssey came out, we still like the Siennas looks better. The flexible seating has been great, swallowing various combinations of kids and stuff. Gas mileage is less than advertised, averaging 17 mpg, but we do almost all city driving and my wife and I are both leadfoots; our 300M got about the same and our Civic gets about 25, so thats not bad. Passing power is good on the highway and its silky smooth ride is nice around our citys lousy streets. A keeper.

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  Great Car! - 2009 Toyota Sienna
  By John - July 13 - 12:46 am

  Our 2009 Sienna is everything we had hoped for and then some. For the first 16,000 miles we have averaged 22 MPG - not bad for a big car that drives so easily. This is also the first car we have ever owned that has not needed a repair for some sort of flaw. It has been perfect in every respect and we are beginning to wonder if the 100K extended warranty was worth the extra cost.

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  Plastic trouble - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By Brian - July 11 - 1:26 am

  We purchased our Sienna from the dealership, but the dealer drove it first, it was a used car. It was spotless, nice, we thought a step up from our 99 Odyssey. The car has mechanically been OK, we now have just over 50,000 miles. Our biggest problem is with plastic bits. The interior rattles constantly, and has since just after we bought it. The weather stripping broke on one sliding door (wind noise), on the other it actually fell off (hanging like a rope). Even with 100K mile warranty, the dealer considers this "trim" and will not fix. They were quite nasty about it, too, accused us of trying to steal from them, we should be happy to pay.

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  GREAT van! (XLE with Premium Pckg.) - 2011 Toyota Sienna
  By ahc1111 - July 10 - 10:00 am

  I have been loving the van -- my first ever. (Swore Id never buy a minivan.) Had an SUV for past 6 yrs. Bought it online. Buying online is so much easier and you get a better deal with the internet department of a dealership! You can still test drive a vehicle, etc., but dont have the "vultures" (salespeople) to deal with, and arent stuck at the dealer trying to make a deal. The price is the price, and you can negotiate via email, and make dealers compete for your purchase!

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  Wonderful Van - 1999 Toyota Sienna
  By yingsheng - July 5 - 10:00 am

  After three years driving this van. I have nothing to complain especially for my small size family. I never had even one tiny problem with it. The only thing I could suggest is the cost of fuel since toyota recommends to use 91 or above gas and it costs more at current gas price. But anyway, I very like to buy toyota van again 5 or 8 years late (It just seems to last forever).

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  Sienna Purchase Number Three - 2017 Toyota Sienna
  By Greg - July 3 - 6:52 pm

  Toyota has a better repair record than other minivans.

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  Avoid all wheel drive - 2008 Toyota Sienna
  By cdrake - July 3 - 7:26 am

  Avoid all wheel drive; heres why; the run flat tires. These tires will only last you about 10-20k miles. They are very costly (2 replaced last week cost me 600). They also are not easily replaced by tire dealerships. So, lets say you are on a vacation, the light comes on, you have 50 miles to drive before the tire shreds, and no available place to fix the tire within 100 miles. Get the picture? The AWD additional mechanisms take up the room in which the spare tire would be located, so run flats were the solution. This van also averages only 17 miles per gallon. In summary, well built, poor gas mileage, and costly, hard to replace, and quick to wear out, tires, even with 3k rotations.

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  Winter experience - 2011 Toyota Sienna
  By Dmitry - July 3 - 2:00 am

  The first winter blast has changed my excitement to disappointment. Heating system is a crap. There are buttons, knobs and noise but no hot airflow, especially to foot area. At -18 C (0 F) it is never warm up to comfortable temperature inside. At -30 C (-22 F) it is a disaster up to safety issue. You are thinking how to survive and not how to drive. Is it safe to steer by fists? Somebody can advice to install cardboard in font of radiator. Ok, but no room, remove grill first. I still do not know is windshield defroster installed or not on my vehicle, Toyota ca says Yes, wiper blades say No. Otherwise I like this van.