History/Description: Toyota’s Sienna is a minivan intended to battle the Honda Odyssey, Dodge Grand Caravan and Hyundai Entourage with an eye for reliability, high resale values and all that built-in goodness that comes with the Toyota name. The last full generation of this machine launched for the 2004 model year and carried on until 2010.
Like all minivans, it got 2 sliding doors, a massive cabin, seating for your family and a few friends, and room for their belongings. Like most minivans, it got a V6 engine and front-wheel drive. Specifically, Toyota’s 3.3L V6, with 215 or 230 horsepower, was initially on board. For 2007, the 3.3L V6 was axed in favor of a new 3.5L unit that dialed power up to 266 ponies.
All-wheel drive (AWD) was optionally available.
Look for feature content including motorized doors, a power tailgate, heated leather seating, heated mirrors, an outside temperature gauge, a sunroof, remote access, automatic climate control and plenty more. Basic Sienna models were called CE, while LE and Limited models filled up the model range.
What Owners Like: Space, performance, power output, versatility and quality were all typically rated highly by Sienna owners taking to the Internet to share their experiences. Ride quality, styling, cargo space and even fuel mileage were also commented positively upon.
What Owners Dislike: A ‘plasticky’ interior, easily scratched paint, a loud engine and plain or boring looks, inside and out, were also mentioned in owner forums as common complaints.
Common Issues With A Used Toyota Sienna: As it goes with most minivans, avoid a model with the power sliding doors where possible. These typically don’t last the life of the vehicle and will be expensive to repair if and when they fail, and numerous Sienna owners have reported problems with them. These may well be the most commonly reported problem on this vehicle.
Check the vehicle’s paint for signs of chipping, scratching or rust. Some owners say they expected a tougher finish from their Sienna’s paint job. Check the dashboard for signs of cracking as well. If any cracks are apparent, be sure to call them into pricing negotiations.
Check that the tailgate struts are able to hold the rear hatch open on their own and haven’t failed. Also, be sure all interior electronics work as expected, paying extra attention to the heated seats, stereo system and climate control.
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| 2004 Toyota Sienna (Photo: Toyota) |
Like all minivans, it got 2 sliding doors, a massive cabin, seating for your family and a few friends, and room for their belongings. Like most minivans, it got a V6 engine and front-wheel drive. Specifically, Toyota’s 3.3L V6, with 215 or 230 horsepower, was initially on board. For 2007, the 3.3L V6 was axed in favor of a new 3.5L unit that dialed power up to 266 ponies.
All-wheel drive (AWD) was optionally available.
Look for feature content including motorized doors, a power tailgate, heated leather seating, heated mirrors, an outside temperature gauge, a sunroof, remote access, automatic climate control and plenty more. Basic Sienna models were called CE, while LE and Limited models filled up the model range.
What Owners Like: Space, performance, power output, versatility and quality were all typically rated highly by Sienna owners taking to the Internet to share their experiences. Ride quality, styling, cargo space and even fuel mileage were also commented positively upon.
What Owners Dislike: A ‘plasticky’ interior, easily scratched paint, a loud engine and plain or boring looks, inside and out, were also mentioned in owner forums as common complaints.
Common Issues With A Used Toyota Sienna: As it goes with most minivans, avoid a model with the power sliding doors where possible. These typically don’t last the life of the vehicle and will be expensive to repair if and when they fail, and numerous Sienna owners have reported problems with them. These may well be the most commonly reported problem on this vehicle.
Check the vehicle’s paint for signs of chipping, scratching or rust. Some owners say they expected a tougher finish from their Sienna’s paint job. Check the dashboard for signs of cracking as well. If any cracks are apparent, be sure to call them into pricing negotiations.
Check that the tailgate struts are able to hold the rear hatch open on their own and haven’t failed. Also, be sure all interior electronics work as expected, paying extra attention to the heated seats, stereo system and climate control.
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| 2005 Toyota Sienna (Photo: Toyota) |