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Toyota Sienna: common problems & condition

47
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
64/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/100
57%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%



Across 47 used Toyota Siennas we inspected, this model scores a little better than average — average condition 64/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Oil leaks · Engine
49%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
40%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
34%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
30%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
28%

Share of inspected Toyota Siennas where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 21% Good 36% Mediocre 36% Poor 6%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

68%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
2%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
11%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
How long does a Sienna stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 40–60k mi: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 60–80k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 120–140k mi: 40% in good shape (5 cars) 140–160k mi: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 160–180k mi: 40% in good shape (5 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it

Share of Toyota Siennas in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$23k buy? A used Toyota Sienna typically sells for around $22,684 — compare the odds of getting a good car across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Toyota Sienna reports

2013 Toyota Sienna · 168k mi — flagged: engine control module, cv joints, tire pressure monitoring system. Inspected Jul 10.
2011 Toyota Sienna · 88k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, engine control module, brake fluid. Inspected Jul 9.
FAQ
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Is the Toyota Sienna reliable?
57% of the 47 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 64/100 — it scores a little better than average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Toyota Sienna?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (49%), tires condition & wear (40%), low coolant / cooling system issues (34%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 11% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 47 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026