Used Car Checklists

Used Toyota Sienna: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 397 complaints across these 8 years; the 2025 drew the most.

Toyota Sienna

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Problems that follow the Sienna from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Transmission1556228
Fuel system1111628
Body and structure45324927
Wipers and visibility3621425
Electrical634619
Brakes217928

Sienna generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Fourth generation

    2021–2023

    2022 update: Special limited trim for 2022 model

  2. Third generation

    2011–2020

    2018 update: New front grille; Updated headlights; Minor interior updates

Mileages where Sienna problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
70,900–85,000 milesAutomatic transmission failure2020

Every Sienna recall to confirm

16 recalls cover the Siennayears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 8 campaigns span more than one model year.

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