What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sienna?

Structure is the biggest complaint group, with 102 complaints. Engine comes next with 56. See the problems section for details.

Does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year. They are listed in the Recalls section.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Toyota Sienna get?

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

Is the 2007 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Owners filed 364 complaints. Weigh that against the recalls and the by-year comparison shown on this page.

2007 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have?

NHTSA has 364 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 364 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Sienna^[1]. The biggest group names the structure component, with 102 complaints^[2].

364owner complaints^[1]

10recalls^[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 in the NHTSA file, biggest first.

Structure. 102 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe power sliding doors that close on people or refuse to open, and rear liftgates that drop or slam shut.
Engine. 56 complaints^[5]. Owners describe odd noises on a cold start, and one story tells of a sulfur smell inside the cabin.
Air Bags. 37 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a warning light that comes and goes, and dealers tying it to a passenger side part. One story says the bags did not deploy in a crash.
Unknown Or Other. 32 complaints^[7]. These do not fit a clear component group.
Power Train. 31 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a pause or lurch when they press the pedal again after slowing down.
Speed Control. 28 complaints^[9]. This group has a high share of crash and injury reports in the file^[9].
Tires. 25 complaints^[10].
Brakes. 24 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 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]
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.^[17]
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.^[18]
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.^[19]
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.^[20]
Equipment › Other › Labels (09V223), June 2009. About 27,080 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.^[21]

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, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	17 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Sienna 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[22]	16 / 21 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 5 HB AWD/RWD^[23].

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^[24]	201 in	77 in	69 in	119 in	4,365 lb
SIENNA FWD /CE/LE^[25]	201 in	77 in	69 in	119 in	4,145 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sienna model year. The 2007 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 364 complaints and 10 recalls for 2007^[3]. Among the 29 model years listed, 23 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 5 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 2007 Sienna?

The file for this van is large, at 364 complaints^[1]. Doors and liftgates top the list, so test every one of them before you buy^[2]. Engine noise and air bag warning lights also show up in the stories we read^[5]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls and the year comparison on this page, and have a trusted shop look the van over.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sienna?: Structure is the biggest complaint group, with 102 complaints^[2]. Engine comes next with 56^[5]. See the problems section for details.
Does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year^[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section.
How many complaints does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have?: NHTSA has 364 owner complaints on file^[1].
What gas mileage does the 2007 Toyota Sienna get?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2007 Toyota Sienna reliable?: Owners filed 364 complaints^[1]. Weigh that against the recalls and the by-year comparison shown on this page^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Sienna

2004 2,062 complaints, 10 recalls
2005 1,130 complaints, 12 recalls
2007 this page
2008 429 complaints, 9 recalls
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
2016 76 complaints, 5 recalls
2025 267 complaints, 5 recalls
2026 17 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Sienna

Other Toyota models from 2007

2007 Toyota Avalon 243 complaints, 6 recalls
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 593 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 3 complaints, 1 recall
2007 Toyota Prius 2,003 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 Toyota Sequoia 136 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 Toyota Yaris 296 complaints, 10 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2007: minivans

2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2007 Honda Odyssey 830 complaints, 4 recalls

All minivans we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 364 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Sienna (29 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 47 injuries, 2 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
102 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sienna model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna 2WD, 3.5L 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
56 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,382). NHTSA vehicle records
37 complaints name the air bags component group (7 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,385). NHTSA vehicle records
32 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,600). NHTSA vehicle records
31 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the speed control component group (15 crashes, 0 fires, 23 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,500). NHTSA vehicle records
25 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,424). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,738). 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 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 09V223, filed June 15, 2009: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 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 201 in, width 77 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 201 in, width 77 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,145 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.

2007 Toyota Sienna: problems, recalls and fuel economy