2004 Toyota Sienna AWD Review | Still Like-New After 15 Years and 164k Miles?
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Here's my review of my newly acquired 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited AWD with 164k miles. How does it hold up as a 15 year old car? Better than I could have imagined.
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This was my first ever vehicle as a teenager! Such an amazing van; never had any major problems, extremely reliable, great in cold weather, and she was great til the end. Unfortunately she died on me in the turning lane of an intersection, but truly never any problems. Got up to almost 300,000 miles! To anyone who finds this model, grab it right away! Not a showstopper, but very good car.
Just pop in low mileage used sienna engine😊
We have a 2005 XLE. 233,000 miles and still going strong! A few minor annoyances fixed (sliding door actuators, and lift gate arms) but no mechanical issues other than standard maintenance. Would love something newer, but can't justify replacing this solid kid hauler!
Sell your car to me
I need a Toyota Sienna 2023!!!
I have a 2005 Limited only 160000 KM problem Transmission need rebuild , is still good Van
I love my 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE & I’ve never has a better vehicle. & id be happy to keep my baby for another 20 years!!!
i have 2005 model with 180K miles awesome van sounds like new
Just got me one today 13000 miles and every works! $5000 cash no note for me! I’m lovin it
13000 miles or 130,000?
I have the 2006 Sienna Limited AWD (final year of this version of the Sienna) with only 74,000 miles. I keep her in my heated garage under a tarp and she only comes out when we take long family trips (99% of her miles are highway miles). She has been through all of California, up to Oregon, Washington, and the Candian border, through AZ (Grand Canyon) and Monument Valley. She saved our lives when we drove down an ice road in Lake Tahoe and the antiskid feature prevented us from going off a cliff. Her paint is flawless, with only one small scratch done in Napa Valley. When she goes to the Toyota dealership (last visit to have the timing belt changed since she is 15 years old now) the service advisors walk around her and admire her condition. They made the comment, "You really take good care of your Sienna." I said, "You should see my other cars. They are the same."
WE THOUGH 2006= THEY CAME WITH STEELE TIMING CHAINS UPGRADES.
please sell your minivan to me
Do the 04 siennas not have steel timing chains ?@@captainamericaamerica8090
Came here wondering if I should get this gen sienna for my growing family, left here planning to invest in 12 of them.
You won't regret it. I just posted about ours. It's fantastic! Good for you, smart move!
I have one at 225000 and it’s still running like a champ
Oh we got one btw. 04 XLE Limited in deep blue. 142k miles when we got it and 158k now. Done lots of road trips in it, it’s so incredibly comfortable.
This is toyota what can you expect excuse me.I will say, This van is solid. I have 2004 270 miles. Runs great. 80 or 85 miles an hour just smooth. I will say these are great vans.
I own one and they are excellent van. Mine was service at a local Toyota dealership and I constantly receive offers from people to buy it. The ride height makes it perfect for African roads. So, I am planning to get a second one to be shipped to the motherland.
Just replaced the transmission on our 2004 C model @ 216,000 miles (bought new in fall 2003). New trans was $5k (remanufactured & installed by Toyota dealer). Replaced timing belt & water pump @ 125,000 miles; both had minimal wear & could have lasted much longer. Love the car!
YOU'RE BETTER BUYING a few years older than this. More features made Better, Steele timing chain
👍👍
A family friend of mine had a 2006 XLE AWD since new and still to this day drive it to work and back about 50 miles round trip. Hasnt skipped a beat.
wow that's awesome! Thanks for sharing.
We have a 2004 XLE and a 2005 XLE Limited AWD (both silver/grey).
Love them both!
Over 200,000 miles on each.
GET 2007 UP. MANY UPGRADES
STEELE TIMING CHAIN, ETC
I have a 2005 Limited only 160000KM , Transmission need rebuild , I love the Van
@@captainamericaamerica8090Timing chain in 2007 sienna😢 Are u sure😮
The center console comes out of the front so that you can put it in between the middle bucket seats, or next to the passenger side door if you want to move that seat to the left in order to make more of a bench seat in the middle row, which is why the shoulder belt is mounted to the seat instead of the pillar on that side. It latches into the floor in both those places the same as it does up front.
Love your reviews man. You’re up there with the best car reviewers on UA-cam. Very entertaining, in depth, and good insight.
Thanks, Zach! I just need to get my hands on more vehicles :)
Yea
I have a 2004 awd limited too, put on 245/50r18 tires and rims from a Lexus GS 18" with 45degree off set, it drives way more stable now. this van is awesome for the value
haha, awesome seeing how excited you are about the new van! This generation Sienna was definitely ahead of its time. I wonder if any other Toyota model had the radar cruise control in 2004..
Not sure... The LS did lol
@@KirkKreifels It was on the 2004 Sienna first, then came with the 2005 Avalon for its redesign. Great review! What you you think the 0-60 is?
4:52 if the car still does that, try clicking the light. It's likely that somebody clicked it without knowing and never noticed.
We bought this same mini van back in 2010. We LOVE it! Ours has a built in automatic lift which is hidden in the back. We couldn't be happier. Good choice for a lot of extras at a great price. I'm going to keep it until it literally dies. You can't go wrong with this gem of a vehicle!
Also, the fob has an automatic opener for the trunk. Love that!
You definitely found a great gem! Love it Kirk!
We have a 2004 Sienna LE with 201,000 miles. Quite simply the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Just wear and tear items and fresh oil every 5,000 and I could jump in it right now and drive coast to coast without a worry. These vans are bulletproof. Bought it when the kids were young for sporting events. Been all over, Yellowstone, Colorado, Mt. Rushmore. I have an Accord and wife has a Mazda 6 but we can't let go of the Sienna. Would recommend it to anyone.
Love this vid. For me, 2nd gen Sienna is the best looking. Most of them here in CA are LE models but yours is XLE and Limited, Wow! I like the color too, makes your van look more luxurious. For me, the only missing is the back up camera. With run flat tires, I used to have them on my BMW 5 Series, but I hated them cos they are expensive to replace, very heavy, noisy and makes the ride firm. I replaced them with touring tires and bought a spare tire. But the spare tire occupied half of the trunk and the battery is located underneath the trunk where the spare tire is usually placed on other vehicles. Now I have a tire mobility kit instead of the spare tire.
Yes I'll replace them with touring tires when they're toast.
Wow, and I thought I was the only one who thought the 2nd gen Sienna was by far the best looking and best in general. We had an '05 Sienna LE AWD bought it new and sold it after 75k mi in 2013 when we went to the UK. After 4 years, we come back when got ourselves another 2nd gen Sienna, an '09 LE FWD with 90k mi. At 124k mi she's still running strong. Love these vans
It’s called an XLS Limited, top of the line Sienna, there was a CE LE XLS and Limited XLS
Very wise purchase
Chain link fence was from a get away mission. Lol. Great to see it still on the road.
Love my 04 XLE.220,000 and hanging in there. It needs alot work in suspension,timing belt is scary old exhaust but I just got AAA gold and the thing wont die. Low on the cool factor but I love it
Got a 2002 Sienna LE and it's got 280k miles. You will be fine!
Awesome brother!
Have over 394, 000 miles on mine(2004 sienna awd LE). Best thing I did was put on regular tires and have a spare. Never had a flat on the road and run flats may have more safety but normal tires make the sienna much better drive quality and muchare longer lasting tires. Driver door clicks and power doors no longer work. I have 2 new 2019 Toyota higher end Suv's but hard to been a van for moving stuff. I will miss it when it is gone soon
There will always be more Sienna to replace yours 👍
My drivers door clicks too. 2010 LE w/ 160k miles. LOVE IT!
000Virtual. Have you found your AWD Sienna to be expensive over the long run vs a 2WD Sienna? I know they get a lot less MPG and then there's maintenance and repair of the AWD parts, etc.
@@joeblow1942 No just a bit more gas use. Not much more tire wear. I have been driving a 4 Runner 2019 all time 4wd and it wears fast on tire and using much more gas. I time in a cold climate. Just get 2wd if you never get snow and ice
hi! did you ad d spechial liking in engine? sorry my english
I have a toyota sienna 2004,original motor,original transmission, whit 412.000 milles,and runs perfect
The quality of interior looks much better than the recent ones.
It is. I've been in a 2016 and it was all plastic and creaky.
Perfect for my 10,000 mile trip. Take all the rear seats out, will take a camper bed and enough for overnights and a few home comforts..
That's what I did(put a single real bed) and travelled across the Usa and Canada but put on over 17,000 miles back in 2008. Best time of my life and I was in my mid 30's) Now Sienna has almost 400,000 miles on it
@@000Virtual The Sienna keeps getting recommendations over the Honda Odyssey. Sounds like a great trip!
Couldn’t ever get a minivan but if I was, that’d be the one I’d get for sure. 👍🏿 nice find and congrats on the new car.
Thanks man!
you are one of the most amazing and hilarious humans I've watched videos by. Totally getting a van now, infectious enthusiasm!!
While I have no doubt as to the quality and reliability of Toyota, you can get a bad one with any brand. At 72,000 miles, my transmission went out in my 2004 Sienna XLE and regrettably had to be replaced. At 112,000 miles that transmission also went out and had to be replaced as well. Mechanics told me there was a design flaw in that first model year Sienna with the transmission, that was corrected in later model years, but Toyota would not cover the repair. Even though we loved the van, after the second replacement, we traded the van. I still would not hesitate to buy Toyota again. I guess someone had to get a bad one, as can happen in all makes.
Got mine too in December 2019 the mini van is excellent
You will never go wrong in that Toyota Sienna, I have 2004 Xle and still running very smooth with 295000 miles, 20 years old mini van and still capable of going back and forth LA and SFO and never had an issue. and you have a better one.
Had a 2005 XLE same color! The cruise control radar was awesome! Beat it up till 230,000 and put it to rest sadly. Brake lines rusted out and blew head gasket just didn't have time or space to keep and fix... man I loved that minivan.
I have a 2005 Limited , only 160000KM , but Transmission problem need to rebuild , I still love this Van
Lol. Just replace with a used engine with low mileage👍
i have 2006 sienna and we got accident last winter storm and i put 333k kms on it , o felt so sad with all the memories we had with that van, And now i'm on hunt o have one again, Base on experience i already change all basic needs, like break rotors timing belt, , all
liquid was change on time, struts both front and shocks from the back , there will lot of basic maintenance yearly but it is worthy
2006, should have the steele timing chain. Toyota switched to Stelle chains
I own a 2004 CE, 157K miles and it runs like a champ. Great vehicle.
We have 2004 Sienna, and it's now 16 years with no problem.
I have a 2005 Sienna with 211500 miles on it. Bought it with 96000 miles. Covered a lot of miles with this one. Been from Pa to Ca 3 times and all over the east as will as just everyday driving. When it's polished up it looks just as good as this one. unfortunately the finish on the wheels are trashed. I am currently getting the water pump timing belt and coolant flush services done and will be looking for another 50000 out of it hopefully. I also am getting both Catalytic converters replaced. will be using Magnaflows cat's. Hopefully that will free up some power from it. This van has been good and have no regrets getting it. My only complaint would be I can't seem to keep brakes on it with out them getting hot and warping after just 6 to 9 months. It seems like every year I am ether replacing the front or back brakes. From what I've read this is a problem with these. Slightly undersized brakes. other then that we love it.
I feel your pain with the brakes! Definitely not up to snuff for a vehicle of this size. Just moved my family from NE to FL - Van handled it with grace...and COLD A/C...
The spare tire goes under the van right behind the co-pilot seat
I love my van
Front brakes and rotors are a common problem on all minivans due to weight/heat. Toyota thought it would be brilliant on 3rd gen 4runners to use Tacoma brakes and rotors. After three sets, I did all the TRD mods. Including Tundra crew cab largest brakes 231MM. That included going from a 16" to 17" TRD wheels.For your Sienna, I would look into high end slotted rotors. You'll come out ahead in a five years.
just sold my wifes 91 integra, thing was still going strong!
Ours is a 2004 Sienna with 230,000 mikes we just drove it to Charleston SC from Cincinnati and drives and rides smooth as new. Does need a new strut and drivers side sway bar. Our Base model has drum rear brakes, disk front but they stop effortlessly and on a dime. Can’t tell it has any miles by way it excelerates.
I have been trying to connect with you people, but I don't know how to get you
I am literally looking at one of these, 2004 limited AWD with 93k miles. We have a 2014 and I’m seriously considering the 2004 as a second car and to save the miles on our other one. Definitely ahead of its time.
Last year I bought a 2004 Sienna LE awd to replace a 1989 Mazda MPV, I live in New England, so the awd comes in handy in the snow.with 140,000+ miles on it. It needed a new timing belt, still had the original. Just replaced the battery, but that's a normal maintenance item.
Hi Kirk, Just an fyi the rear defrost button also defrost your side mirrors aswell, thank me later ....how I know ? because I own one of these 😁
That is a great example of an 04 van. Mine is an LE fwd with 90k on it. I bought it new in Oct 03 for 26k. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
I just spent a total of 13 hours detailing mine. If you compound, polish, and wax that paint...it will be like new. I bet most of those scratches on the front bumper will come out. Good luck
We have a 2008 with 214000 miles had to replace alternator, a.c. Compressor, rear drive shaft ( u joints not replaceable) , rear liftgate props, rear AC tubes capped off when bought, TPS light on as battery in sensor bad. But other than that the dash is not cracked yet.
Lol mine has a cracked dash
Highly considering a second generation Toyota Sienna in the near future. Thank you for sharing
This is very interesting thank you. Im planning on buying a minivan and it's between the honda odyssey or the sienna and man they both are good
Odyssey not so much unless it’s 2012 or younger
Sienna is more durable.
My family bought an 06 odyssey, GET THE SIENNA
Sienna hands down!
For the interior light that stays on, check to see, there should be a “off/door/always on” toggle
Amazing video!!!
It was just I'm looking for. 😊
Thanks.
Wow hopefully you were able to do some fun times you really enjoy it
Recently got a 2009 and boy I love it.. Looking to buy another one to ship overseas where I'm from. Great car!
How much you pay for it ?, how's fuel economy ?
Pretty sweet video I just picked up a 98 le this past Friday has 194.000 miles
Thanks for the video! The hair is fine )
What about price for 2004 Toyota Sienna in good shape now, if I whana buy it?
I have this same van but a 2008. Has 180K on it, runs flawlessly
I miss our 06 Sienna!!! 😭
What did you replace it with
Great video thank you. I’m thinking about buying a 06 LE would you recommend or do you have any pointers please
I have a sienna 04 with 218K miles
Thank you for your recover , I just wanted to share that there is a mount underneath the vehicle for the spare tire
Parents had this minivan growing up. Took a lot of cross country trips in the Sienna.
damn Kirk am looking at this sienna and boy oh boy that’s a lot of features in this bad boy whey before what they coming up with now..wow its nice 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks!
U know what Kirk..next to how the Lexus’s have the marklevinson sound system..the Toyotas have that JBL and u got the top of the line the SYNTHESIS this minivan is decked out 😂😂
Run flat tires, really not needed! They cost more, hurt gas mileage. Many more benefits to just buying quality tires. AT tires perfect combo. IMO... Great looking van, I would drive it across the country twice, no worries. Always thumbs up from the 641...
Love the beeping at 5:09
You made a great purchase. I have the same year and model. How do you use the AWD?
Think I'd prefer this over the more recent Siennas with the 2GRFE engine. The 2GRFE seems to have too many "landmines" buried in it. It might be very reliable in general but if you get unlucky you might need a whole new engine.
I have 05 sienna forever, it has 180K miles runs like brand new
Nice review. Very informative, thanks.
are u gona do anything with the transmission like change the fluid? or would u? would u jus leave it alone?
My wife has this exact van with Nav, heated seats, jbl, etc. And yes at 128k miles, it still drives and rides like a dream! My kids prefer it over my 2012 4Runner because of the DVD player.
AWESOME! You have a nice 1-2 punch with the 4runner and Sienna.
Wow even my 2017 limited doesn't have radar cruise. Amazing.
lol
wow. you just might have sold me. Looking at one with 170k miles. Cross country quandaries
🤩🤩DO you still have the 2004 Sienna...and any major issues? Looking at buying a 2006 awd
I love the interiors of Toyotas in the 2000s. They had so much attention to detail, used quality materials and they aged well. Toyota interiors these days are so cheap feeling.
Everything nowadays feels cheap. Miss the old days
The new hybrids are ugly too.
I just saw a crash test for the last row seats, it’s not safe in the past row if you get rear ended. I never thought of that when my kids were little. I just cringed at the thought of it now.
If you get a pro tire repair kit, it would be like a 2nd spare and most likely save you the tire change hassle.
A huge upgrade from the Avalon
Yes I agree.
They both are derived form the camry
I Have an Avalon xls, yea this one tops it.
Great video 👍 and was wondering how much you got it for?
About 5k a year ago
Hi. I have a 2004 with 242..000 mi stills runs great motor sounds great. All around not as clean as yours but .mine is really nice no rust clean under carrage an body is nice .inside is great like yours. I love mine just got it. I paid 11.00 for it. U GOT IT TOYOTA..LOL
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
Do you use the Toyota dealer for service? I have a older highlander and am nervous to switch from dealer to a shop for service
If you’re wise you don’t need to destroy your pocket by getting into a massive debt financing a new or used expensive car
A well maintained year 2000-2007 Sienna can be bought cash for around $3-$5K and it’s a super reliable vehicle for hauling people and large equipment and these go practically half a million miles before needing an overhaul
lol not at many dealers
The game with driving the Sienna is can you drive it so smooth that everyone falls asleep?
Also, can you drive it entirely between 1500 and 2000 RPM to maximise fuel economy?
Unfortunately run flat tires and AWD are spoiling the power..
Wow, I was asked by 2 diff guys whats the top of the line/flagship car for Toyota without going Lexus? I said Avalon. I think I was wrong. Makes my Avalon xls look like a nice car vs the luxo van.
and ontop of that this has a very good awd system. it's always connected 50/50. no clutches like the modern rav4/toyota venza/highlander.
@Kirk Kreifels the questions are what gas do you put in and what oil do you use? thanks
Just to make sure, you can stow the 3rd row in the AWD model, right?
Yes, if you don't have items in the way like he does!
My mom used to drive a 2004 8 seater!
2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited, 164,316 miles
Is it for sale
Question is, whether 9000 CAD (7000 USD) is a good price for 170K miles? There are quite a lot 2Gen selling for this price.
I mean, for 20'000 cad it's easy to get 3rd gen with 100K miles. BUT, does it worth it? For that price I can get TWO second gens, just in case, the first one dies.
Was hoping to see you get a gx460 but i guess we're seeing that you'd rather invest your money :)
Time will tell! I actually want a hybrid Sienna to replace this someday. Maybe even a PHEV Sienna!!!
Post an update of how it’s holding up plz
when i was a kid we borrowed a blue toyota sienna to go out of elizabeth highway to go to the airport
Actually. What a couincidince! Cuz. I had a gold toyota sienna just like yours but it wasn't fully loaded it was '04 'LE
/'CE and it at the time had 210k miles which wayyyy less then my 2008 toyota land cruiser it has 256,998
hi,you did not add any problems with the drive shaft or the rear differential??
Gef
How’s the air conditioner for the back? It’s a need were I live.
Ah, pushing my buttons. ONE of best family haulers ever made. Add AWD to that and it's near perfect for cruising with the kidz.
Kirk, take it on the higway and you'll get 28 MPG at 70 MPH. Try that in a GX or LX.
Kirk, what's with the cheap ass radar detector??
That's my camera dude lol
Trying to switch from Honda Accord coupe V6 2003 to a Sienna xle awd 2004,if 28 mpg,will be great,the accord it's excellent btw,but sienna offer a lot more for travelling.
that light over the passenger sliding year was pressed. Press it again lol
do you recommends a 2006 Sienna LE for 2200 with 247k miles said to have no problems in 2024 jusst looking for a family van for around 2500 or lower
Nice looking van. If I ever become a minivan mom I will be getting a toyota
Nice, but did you ever tell everyone how much you paid for it or is that private?
Great find there sir👍
fyi rear window defogger is also heated mirrors.
So what became of this van? I looked for a follow up link but didn't see it.