Toyota Sienna Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
1,944 Total Reviews
Model Overview:

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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  • GREAT Vehicle - 2010 Toyota Sienna
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    I purchased my Sienna XLE with value package #4. The car handles great and is fun to drive. It does not feel at all like a mini-van, but more like a smooth sedan. The interior is well laid out. NAV/DVD systems are very good, but I would like to see an option of allowing a passenger to operate the NAV system while the car is moving. I also wish Toyota would allow loading of the DVDs in the center stack like the Odyssey, but instead you have to reach in the back to load a new DVD for the little ones. I did a lot of test drives and research between Honda and Toyota. Toyota prevailed and I paid $2000.00 less for a more equipped 2010 Sienna than I did for a less equipped 2009 Odyssey.

  • 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.

  • A HOME RUN ! - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    WHAT A DRIVE. OUR 1ST TRIP WAS FROM FLA TO OHIO AND THE VAN WAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING WE HOPE FOR IN COMFORTABILITY, SMOOTHNESS, FUEL ECONOMY, AND A BABY SITTER (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)ALL IN ONE. OUR 3 CHILDREN LOVE THE ROOM AND THE REAR AUDIO. THE A/C SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLE. TOYOTA FINALLY HITS A HOME RUN WITH THEIR MINIVAN..THE McCOYS (DELRAY BEACH, FL).

  • Love My Van - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Love the comfort ,style and reliability of my van.

  • Great for families - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I researched before choosing my new minivan. With three kids, one with a wheelchair I needed room. Without folding seats down, I can fit the wheelchair and groceries in the back and have room for 8 people. The front center seat moves forward, important for parents of infants. You can give a baby a pacifier, while watching the road. Going on a family trip, Ill be able to fold the back seats and put all three kids in the center row leaving lots of room for suitcases, coolers etc. When we arrive the seats go back up and make room for cousins! Perfect family car.

  • CE: Road Noise/Rough Ride - 2005 Toyota Sienna
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    The Sienna CE is our second Toyota minivan, and we purchsed it due to the outstanding reliability of our 93 Toyota Previa minivan. The Sienna is a good overall value, but has an unacceptable level of road noise for a Toyota. The ride is equally out of character for Toyota quality. Both issues are evident and compounded on long trips. Our 13 year old Previa has a better ride that our new Sienna. The Sienna CE is not for the family that travels.

  • 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.

  • Very disappointed - 2001 Toyota Sienna
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    Despite the glowing reviews, our 2001 Sienna XLE is one of the worst vehicles we have owned. Its build quality, interior and exterior, leaves much to be desired. The power doors have stopped working, the transmission is leaking, the front speakers went out, the radio head unit is failing, one of the visors is broken, and the fabric and interior overall are poor. I am so disappointed, and my wife hates this vehicle as she has lost confidence in it; we admit that our 2000 Dodge Caravan was a better vehicle, if you can believe that!

  • Owning a Toyota Sienna can really hurt!! - 1999 Toyota Sienna
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    We bought our Sienna with 10 miles on the odometer. The transmission went out at 78,000 miles. A couple we play tennis with had to replace their Siennas Transmission at 72,000 miles!! The Toyota dealership wanted $4,100 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one. OUCH! We had it rebuilt by some low-budget grease monkeys for $1600. Were now looking for a sucker to buy the van. Anyone interested????

  • Good but test drive with care - 2008 Toyota Sienna
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    The interior and exterior quality are excellent with no problems. It handles well and acceleration is very good; overall, a reliable and comfortable vehicle. But a vibration telegraphs into the engine compartment while gears shift and over the road making for a tiring drive; transmission slips at low speeds. Driveability is on the low end for a new vehicle. (Be careful when test driving and take nothing for granted.) Vehicle is 1 year old with fifteen thousand miles; 14 to 17 mpg around town, broke 30 mpg over the road once, now barely breaks 20. Test drive with care and get one of the good ones. (Will think twice about another Toyota vehicle.)

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