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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  Our second Sienna! - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By kj - July 15 - 9:23 am

  This is our second Sienna. Lots of improvements from the first one. We take lots of road trips and have thoroughly enjoyed our time in the van. We love the interior design, cargo space and roll-down windows in the second row. Front seats have lots of leg room, great road visibility and dashboard is easily accessible. Our kids love all the spaces to keep their stuff!

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  Loving it - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By KSimmons - July 14 - 10:00 am

  We purchased this van to replace a 98 Ford Windstar. We love the design and the 8-passenger seating. Now we can actually have more than our family of 5 travel in the car (all kids are in carseats/boosters). Love the quiet, smooth ride, the layout, the fact its a Toyota, and the fuel economy. People at Toyota are wonderful, this was my number one pick when researching new vans. Definitely love the new design over the older, smaller body style. We look forward to growing old together!

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  Best family car. - 2016 Toyota Sienna
  By paresh richand - July 14 - 5:26 am

  If you have 2 or more kids then its great, because of enough interior room and easy in an out for kids. Also good entertainment system to keep kids busy.

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  Really dont like this car... - 2011 Toyota Sienna
  By shallhb - July 14 - 1:29 am

  After really studying min-vans and SUVs, I decided on the Sienna, based partly on friends recommendations, based partly on experience with Lexus (a near Toyota). Purchased a limited in April. What a disappointment!. We paid for a aftermarket navigational device. It never arrived, and we got our money back in August. In September, I hit our gate and damaged a door. the car was in the shop for 5 weeks because Toyota didnt have the parts available (according to the body shop, at least). Its noisy, big and a rough ride. Mine is once again in the shop. Brake trouble this time.

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  Great goodies! - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By Capt Bob - July 12 - 3:53 pm

  This is a great car which I have owned for a month. The thoughtful goodies on a fully optioned XLE Limited take a while to learn how to use, but worth the effort (and the expense). The car was delivered without a single defect. The navigation sytem is improved over the 2002 system. However, the run-flat tires cost $425 each to replace and it seems that no one stocks them. Toyota advises not to mix other types of tires with them. Although rated 4 season, they are not aggressively tread. Its an impracticle extra expense and Toyota should use regular tires, offering the run-flats as an extra cost option.

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  Disappointing Reliabilitiy - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By Dennis - July 8 - 4:26 am

  Great comfortable ride, but over 12 mos consistent problems with electronic transmission, (we have been told there is a recall coming for this issue), power lift gate in cold weather, (comes down unexpectedly while standing under) and now after 20k mi. we are told all 4 Run Flat tires are "bad" and Toyota wont replace. Service manager confirms "this has been a problem with these run flat tires."

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  2004 Sienna - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Midland - July 7 - 10:00 am

  We now have about 8000 mies on our Sienna CE. It has a comfortable ride and the kids love the vehicle. The tiny turning radius is a great feature, as is the split folding rear seats. Handling is rubbery and vague, the transmission is slightly jerky and abrupt, and the front seat comfort for me (about 200 lbs) is poor due to overly spongy cushioning. The soft seats work great for the kids though. Gas mileage has averaged around 20 mpg, which has included pure city driving as well as high speed interstate cruising with a laden roof rack.

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  Very impressed with 2012 Sienna LE 8-psg V6 - 2012 Toyota Sienna
  By bigedmundsfan - July 6 - 7:41 am

  When my Odyssey died (transmission problem) Ive decided to test drive a Sienna. Love it and bought it, and two weeks later I do not regret the decision (options: towing prep, floor mats, anti-theft.) The drive (handling and ease of turns) is excellent which is what I have not expected. The seats are very roomy and even the second-row middle-seat is fairly comfortable, the third-row benchs ability to recline is a nice touch. Ride is so comfortable that you dont feel like youre driving at a high speed so if you are a speedster, keep an eye on your speedometer. Acceleration is decent for a minivan and overall I would say it really up its game to rival Honda Odyssey.

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  1999 Toyota Sienna CE 4 Dr Van - 1999 Toyota Sienna
  By Jblieu - July 4 - 11:20 pm

  This has been a very reliable vehicle. We bought this van used with 34000 miles on it. Although it is a CE it has many upgrades such as tinted windows, an upgraded CD system, etc. It currently has around 182000 on it and we have had no problems. It is a smaller van, which I happen to like, but it is laid out well inside. You can fit a surprising amount of luggage or groceries in the back, and you can stow things under the seats. The two sliding doors are great - no worrying about climbing and reaching car seats. If you are looking for a low maintenance reliable mini-van I highly recommend the 99 Sienna.

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  8 Years with Sienna - 1999 Toyota Sienna
  By Earl H. Conrad - July 3 - 4:49 am

  I have owned my 99 for 8 years. The brakes seem to last a long time, but I am on my 4th alternator. Two exterior door handles broke off. What I dont like is not being able to turn off the headlights, I need more leg room, and I dont like the radio tuning. But at 203,000 miles it has been overall reliable. It has outlasted my Ford and Chevy vans by 65,000 miles already. And I replaced the AC system twice. Maybe a screen in the grill would protect it from stones which cause leaks. Update: The latch handle on the back hatch door broke again.