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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  The Best! - 2008 Toyota Sienna
  By John - April 25 - 8:46 pm

  I have had my 08 XLE for almost a month, it has been awesome. The engine is very strong and i have no problems passing cars on the freeway. I average about 21 mpg around town and on the open road i have gotten up to 28 mpg cruising at 70 mph. The seats are very comfortable and the ride is smooth like a Lexus and quiet too. The JBL sound system is awesome and the navigation system is very easy to use and has bluetooth and satellite radio. The build quality is top notch and resale value is the best.

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  Superduper - 2003 Toyota Sienna
  By Dymar - April 25 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd Toyota Van and I can think of no reason to try any other. The only time I see the dealer is to get an oil change. It is an absolute pleasure to drive with more than adequate power. It actually feels like putting on a glove and youre in control when driving it. For me, and my wife, who drives it frequently, its the only van for us.

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  A/C Line Corrosion after 3 yrs, Extreme Tire Wear - 2008 Toyota Sienna
  By watsonk - April 24 - 6:22 pm

  2008 Sienna, 3 years and 2 months old, experienced A/C coolant leak due to tubing corrosion underneath the vehicle at the rear. One A/C compressor is supplying coolant to both front and rear A/C units. Dealership quoted over $1,300 for the tubing replacement and blamed corrosion on road salt in Western PA. No guarantee that it will not re-occur in 2-3 years. This is a manufacturer defect! First set of Dunlop tires worn out after 19,000 miles. The second set of Goodyear tires is nearly worn out after 20,000 miles.

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  GPS Problems - 2011 Toyota Sienna
  By Patricia M Johnson - April 21 - 7:10 pm

  After a month of unsuccessfully trying to use the gps to find motels, gas stations and other points of interest, we ask Toyota why the touch screen buttons become dimmed and inoperable when we are driving. Toyota just informed us today, that it is a safety feature, which cannot be turned off. You must stop the vehicle, put it into park to access the points of interest information. The owners manual, and the gps manual do not discuss this major oversight in design. We would never have purchased the xle with gps had we known the gps would not work when you are moving.

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  Best Looking Minivan - 2008 Toyota Sienna
  By 8driver - April 15 - 12:03 pm

  We chose the Sienna over the Honda on price. We could get most the options on the Sienna that we wanted. It seemed with the Honda that it was all or nothing and not too many options. We like the people/cargo volume you get for the price. The van has a surprisingly tight turning radius, good for parking. I wish the power tailgate was an optional item. I would rather have that powered than the 2 side doors. The interior is pretty cheap looking and basically not pretty inside. The ergonomics of the stereo stink! The engine is kind of rough sounding at times if you listen for it and the transmission can be a little jerky in certain situations. The ride could better. Overall were happy.

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  Comfortable, Powerful and Practical - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By Joe Jones - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Toyota offers the best suspension and transmission (silky smooth), most interior cargo room, quietest ride, smallest turning radius (easy to hang a u-turn on a tight street), best mileage, and most safety features. I have owned many Honda and Toyota products in the past. Dont be fooled by Hondas higher horsepower ratings. I personally, have always found that the Honda moves faster but needs to be pushed. Toyota horsepower is always within a more usable band on the RPM range. In other words, you dont need to make the engine scream to obtain acceleration. They really thought this car out. Well worth the money.

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  Sienna - 2004 Toyota Sienna
  By jchan2 - April 14 - 10:00 am

  This Sienna is the best minivan yet. The Sienna, with its powerful 230 HP V6, although still a few ponies behind the Odyssey, feels powerful and refined.

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  So far, so good - 2009 Toyota Sienna
  By seye - April 14 - 3:43 am

  Just passed six months of ownership. Van drives great-- smooth acceleration, supple ride, excellent turning radius and decent sight lines. Drivers seat not as comfortable/adjustable as I wouldve expected. Interior engineered well with lots of storage. Intuitive HVAC. I sprung for the JBL Synthesis system and I am disappointed with the sound. Not nearly as good as other premium set-ups Ive had. Otherwise, very happy with the van so far.

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  first toyota - 2010 Toyota Sienna
  By marian107 - April 12 - 6:49 pm

  Bought our first Toyota sienna 2010.. Have own 5 other vans villager (awesome) venture (awesome) voyager (ok) uplander (worst ever).. So far our sienna is neck and neck with the other 2 vans.. Comfort is wonderful, with fibromyalgia and RA, long rides no longer hurt.. Seats are so comfy.. After owning the sienna for 3 weeks the tranny started acting up.. Took it to our tranni man , he put it on the comp. no issues.. He said, for some reason the trannies do act up. Some how it straightens its self out and they have no idea why or how.. Every tranny tht has come into his shop has done this.. Well it has fixed its self and havent had a problem since... :)

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  2008 Sienna. Lost trust in Toyota - 2008 Toyota Sienna
  By kevin191 - April 11 - 11:50 pm

  I own a 2008 Sienna bought brand new. Currently has 114k.(71k miles) All maintenance completed as per Toyota scheduling. Recall and or Warranty history: Rear door struts, vibrating radio speaker, roof trim pulling off, 02 sensor, spare tire cable, transmission shift solenoid. Repairs I performed myself as a journeyman mechanic: water pump @90k km. Same 02 sensor they replaced on Warranty and would not cover again. Transmission input speed sensor. This van does not inspire confidence. I drive around with my obd2 scanner in the van just in case of a C.E.L.