What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sienna?

Owners name the structure group most often in the complaints on file. Latches and locks come next, then seat belts and steering.

Does the 2005 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count is in the generated numbers, and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Toyota Sienna?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2005 Toyota Sienna reliable?

NHTSA has 1,130 complaints for this year. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so they show themes and not a reliability score.

Which year of the Toyota Sienna is best?

See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls year by year.

2005 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 1,130 owner complaints on file for the 2005 Toyota Sienna^[1]. Structure is the biggest group, with 499 complaints^[2].

1,130owner complaints^[1]

12recalls^[3]

18–19MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups, biggest first. One complaint can name several parts.

Structure. 499 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe rattling side doors, doors that slide when they should stay put, and rear liftgates that drop or close on people after the support struts give out.
Latches, locks and linkages. 135 complaints^[5]. Owners describe power doors that keep closing on a hand or leg, and doors that open but do not hold open.
Seat belts. 83 complaints^[6]. Owners describe rear seat belts that catch, jam or will not retract, and buckles that are hard to fasten.
Steering. 79 complaints^[7]. Owners describe steering that binds or feels stiff, and a repair they found costly.
Brakes. 67 complaints^[8].
Tires. 67 complaints^[9].
Electrical system. 65 complaints^[10].
Speed control. 62 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2005 Sienna is necessarily included.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission (17V657), October 2017. About 310,475 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (16V396), June 2016. About 7,749 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (14V743), November 2014. About 3,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, burns. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (14V273), May 2014. About 419,520 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (13V429), September 2013. About 614,722 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Engine And Engine Cooling (11V539), November 2011. About 420,326 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Structure (10V160), April 2010. About 600,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating.^[18]
Equipment › Other › Labels (10V035), February 2010. About 271,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Equipment › Other › Labels (09V234), June 2009. About 2,204 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate (08V244), June 2008. About 196,222 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury.^[22]
Seat Belts (05V327), July 2005. About 345,443 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury.^[23]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Sienna 2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	17 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Sienna 4WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[24]	16 / 22 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 5 HB AWD/RWD^[25].

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
SIENNA AWD /LE/XLE^[26]	200 in	78 in	69 in	119 in	4,365 lb
SIENNA FWD /CE/LE^[27]	200 in	78 in	69 in	119 in	4,123 lb

How 2005 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sienna model year. The 2005 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1998	294	2
1999	215	2
2000	363	1
2001	180	2
2002	181	1
2003	105	1
2004	2,062	10
2005	1,130	12
2006	1,017	11
2007	364	10
2008	429	9
2009	207	10
2010	172	8
2011	615	14
2012	247	9
2013	183	6
2014	163	6
2015	233	6
2016	76	5
2017	155	10
2018	72	7
2019	45	7
2020	38	2
2021	45	4
2022	21	4
2023	71	2
2024	69	3
2025	267	5
2026	17	0

NHTSA's counts for the Sienna show 1,130 complaints and 12 recalls for 2005^[3]. Among the 29 model years listed, 27 have fewer complaints than 2005 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (17) and the most are for 2004 (2,062)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2005 Sienna?

The complaint record for this van leans toward doors, liftgates, seat belts and steering^[2]^[5]^[6]^[7]. These are reports from owners and nobody has verified them^[1]. They are also not adjusted for how many vans were sold, so read the counts as a guide to themes, not as odds. The page lists the recalls for this year, and the by-year table counts them^[3]. If you are shopping for one, check that every recall repair was done and look closely at the doors and liftgate.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sienna?: Owners name the structure group most often in the complaints on file^[2]. Latches and locks come next^[5], then seat belts^[6] and steering^[7].
Does the 2005 Toyota Sienna have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count is in the generated numbers^[3], and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Toyota Sienna?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2005 Toyota Sienna reliable?: NHTSA has 1,130 complaints for this year^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so they show themes and not a reliability score.
Which year of the Toyota Sienna is best?: See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls year by year^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Sienna

2004 2,062 complaints, 10 recalls
2005 this page
2011 615 complaints, 14 recalls
2012 247 complaints, 9 recalls
2013 183 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 163 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 233 complaints, 6 recalls
2025 267 complaints, 5 recalls
2026 17 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Sienna

Other Toyota models from 2005

2005 Toyota Avalon 228 complaints, 7 recalls
2005 Toyota Sequoia 352 complaints, 9 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2005: minivans

2005 Chevrolet Venture 42 complaints, 1 recall

All minivans we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 1,130 owner complaints on file for the 2005 Toyota Sienna (39 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 71 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
499 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 41 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sienna model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna 2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
135 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,756). NHTSA vehicle records
83 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,281). NHTSA vehicle records
79 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,000). NHTSA vehicle records
67 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,296). NHTSA vehicle records
67 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 17,000). NHTSA vehicle records
65 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 83,230). NHTSA vehicle records
62 complaints name the speed control component group (18 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,525). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 17V657, filed October 18, 2017: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V396, filed June 2, 2016: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V743, filed November 19, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V273, filed May 22, 2014: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V429, filed September 26, 2013: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V539, filed November 9, 2011: Engine And Engine Cooling. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V160, filed April 20, 2010: Structure. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V035, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 09V234, filed June 25, 2009: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 08V244, filed June 3, 2008: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate. NHTSA recall database
Recall 05V327, filed July 20, 2005: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna 4WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB AWD/RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIENNA AWD /LE/XLE: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,365 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIENNA FWD /CE/LE: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,123 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2005 Toyota Sienna: problems, recalls and fuel economy