2004 Toyota Sienna problems and complaints

Owners have filed 2062 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Sienna. The most-reported areas: Structure (962), Latches/Locks/Linkages (308), Steering (159).

Key takeaways

  • 2062 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 51 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 180 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Structure96247%
Latches/Locks/Linkages30815%
Steering1598%
Electrical System1326%
Tires1256%
Vehicle Speed Control1115%
Seat Belts985%
Power Train894%
Service Brakes884%
Unknown Or Other874%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)683%
Engine And Engine Cooling462%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2004 Toyota SiennaNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-11-17

The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. While the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights illuminated on and off for days and months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where DTC: P2241 was retriev...

Power Train - filed 2025-10-16

Shifter not shifting into park even when in park causing it to roll even when you think it’s in park

Structure - filed 2025-08-08

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the liftgate door was opened, the door had erroneously closed and failed to remain opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear hatch door struts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.