Toyota Sienna Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Sienna model year (1998–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Sienna Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 1311 complaints
99 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem score: 1530
7 recalls · 724 complaints
37 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem score: 819
6 recalls · 608 complaints
20 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 671
Best Toyota Sienna Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Problem score: 1
2 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 8
3 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 24
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Toyota Sienna — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 123 | — | — | 132 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 | 2 | — | 30 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 1 | 30 | 2 | — | 37 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 24 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 2 | 23 | — | — | 29 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 6 | 32 | 2 | — | 54 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 4 | 42 | 5 | — | 64 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 6 | 102 | 10 | — | 140 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 3 | 45 | 3 | — | 60 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 3 | 138 | 15 | — | 177 | Good |
| 2014 | 3 | 102 | 2 | — | 115 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 3 | 100 | 4 | — | 117 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 6 | 146 | 11 | — | 186 | Good |
| 2011 | 10 | 408 | 31 | — | 500 | Good |
| 2010 | 4 | 112 | 16 | — | 156 | Good |
| 2009 | 6 | 135 | 34 | — | 221 | Good |
| 2008 | 5 | 274 | 7 | — | 303 | Good |
| 2007 | 5 | 219 | 8 | — | 250 | Good |
| 2006 | 6 | 608 | 20 | 1 | 671 | Caution |
| 2005 | 7 | 724 | 37 | — | 819 | Caution |
| 2004 | 7 | 1311 | 99 | — | 1530 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 0 | 72 | 4 | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 0 | 120 | 8 | — | 136 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 0 | 126 | 8 | 1 | 147 | Excellent |
| 2000 | 0 | 231 | 16 | — | 263 | Good |
| 1999 | 2 | 151 | 14 | 1 | 190 | Good |
| 1998 | 2 | 186 | 10 | — | 212 | Good |
All 29 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Toyota Sienna Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Sienna models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 1 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Sienna units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Sienna models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Sienna should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Toyota Sienna if possible. It has 7 recalls, 1311 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1530 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Sienna to buy?+
The 2026 Toyota Sienna is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Sienna has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2022, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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