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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  Toyota let me down on this one - 2002 Toyota Sienna
  By Helene Schreiner - February 26 - 7:00 am

  Loved the vehicle which I purchased with 40,000 miles. Drives smoothly like my former Camry...love all the extra room. However, at 60,000 miles I have put in almost $3000 plus in maintenance. Had the car checked for a long 12 hr drive...brakes squeeked horribly...needed rear brake maintenance and also found a leak in trans. Hit the road next day and car bucked and shook...back to Toyotal...blew a cylinder and brakes locked up....lost my confidence in this car. This is something that should not have happened at 60,000 miles.

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  Sienna=smooth, reliable..Ford-thbbb! - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By cniehoff - February 25 - 2:00 am

  The 2003 Sienna XLE is a whole new world compared to our previous Windstar - smooth, QUIET, solid, comfortable, literally glides down the road, split rear seat (easier to remove than a solid bench eventhough it doesnt fold away), reliable so far (10,000 mi and not problem 1), EVERYTHING WORKS ALL THE TIME, sunroof, 2 settings of heat in leather seats, great JBL stereo, dash layout is nice, liter bottle holders in doors handy, roof is lower than Windstar so loading bikes on top will be easy. We are picky about cars and Toyota has raised the bar for our expectations - bought a corolla 3 months later and looking at an avalon for next purchase!

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  A little bus - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By ebegoli - February 25 - 2:00 am

  We just purchased this car. It is really a little bus with lots of space and power and high mounted driver seat. It is very fast and handling is relatively nimble for such a big car. Fuel economy is OK at best (as a anti- SUV conservationist I feel really guilty about it, so I drive at 65 mph max where I get 26 mpg average). Interior design is beautiful with lots of space and in floor folding rear seats. Exterior is pretty good, but I could design a better nose. Finishing inside is OK. There are some misfiting plastic pieces and misaligned labels.

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  Fourteen years of great service - 1999 Toyota Sienna
  By Dorcas - February 24 - 4:40 pm

  Ive had two toyotas, a total of 27 years great service. Just usual maintenance required until past 10 years old. At 17 years old, 14 years in my care, I felt it was worth the price to keep repairing it since I expected to use it for several more years. Smooth ride. Good accelerationI Excellent size and height for a handicapped person. XLE power package helped with handicapped issues. Plenty of cargo room for purchases, mobility aids, and luggage. Great for airport runs for people and luggage. I did have to replace 3 of four door handles and the back gate handle assembly at about $300 each. Also had to convince the automatic door slider chip that it wanted to work on occassion. Being in the sun, the roof had started peeling. There were a few other cosmetic things that needed replacing, nothing I could complain about at 17 years old. In its demise, again the car served me well in protecting my life. I was hit hard directly in the drivers door - and pushed into the car in the next lane. Because the door was very sturdy, although it bowed inward, my life was spared. I had glass cuts, whiplash, and seatbelt bruising, but nothing broken or punctured. I know what a great vehicle for me is -- another XLE Sienna of a newer model!

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  Better than Honda! - 2005 Toyota Sienna
  By ARM - February 19 - 6:50 pm

  Test drove the 2005 Honda Odyssey and then drove the 2005 Sienna and purchased the Sienna CE with 8 passenger seating. My wife loves it! Toyota has done well...

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  2004 Sienna LE AWD - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By RAMFJ62 - February 19 - 4:20 pm

  Ive owned several Toyota vehicles and never had the troubles encountered with this vehicle. My primary complaint is that the AWD van came with Dunlop run flat tires. These wore out at about 11,000 miles. Toyota replaced the first set due to all the complaints with the premature tire wear wearing. The transmission has a mind of its own. It hesitates at times (usually between 5-10 mph). Its been reprogrammed by the dealer one time thus far. Drivers side wind noise is problematic. We average about 17 mpg.

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  2004 Toyota Sienna AWD Minivan - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Rich C. - February 15 - 6:00 am

  I have had a great deal of experience with numerous vehicles. My late father was in the automoble business for 40 years, so I have owned almost all makes and models over a 45 year period. I did like my Ford pickups, but it became difficult to get in and out of the back for me and my dogs. I use my vehicles for hunting, so ease of access is a prime consideration. This Toyota minivan is the answer to my dreams in comfort, convenience, and ease of use. Simply stated, the best automoble I have ever owned!

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  2004 Sienna XLE limited - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By dotsang - February 8 - 2:00 am

  overall this is a well built van.

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  Impressed - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By bulldog - February 8 - 2:00 am

  I was never going to own a minivan. We had a lexus SUV (2003) and ended up getting rid of it for something bigger when second kid came. I decided to bite the bullet and get something with lots a cargo room and safe with decent gas mileage (that took the suburban out of the running) Look at all the minivans out there and Sienna was hands down the best overall. It is the comfort zone and all kinds of conveniences are at hand. We got the limited with the navigation and DVD entertainment and I must say the van is plush. It is a lexus minivan if they had one. I plan on keeping this one for a long time to come.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Had - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By GrammaLyn - February 8 - 2:00 am

  I love this car! Rides like a luxury car, but holds everything and everyone.