2011-2020 Toyota Sienna Buying Guide
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Toyota master diagnostic technician talks about common problems and things you should know when buying or owning a Sienna minivan in this Sienna buying guide.
I'll talk about Engine problems including sienna engine oil leaks, Toyota Sienna head gasket leak, Toyota Sienna oil cooler line leaks Also Toyota sienna transmission problems including the toyota sienna 8 speed transmission.
I'll also cover Toyota Sienna sliding door problems, Also Toyota sienna head liner stains and Toyota Sienna tailgate or back door problems.
I'll discuss common chassis problems like Toyota Sienna Strut leaks, Toyota Sienna bad strut mount Toyota Sienna sway bar links Toyota Sienna steering noise Toyota Sienna front lower control arm Toyota sienna run flat tires and more.
I'll touch base on Toyota Sienna radio problems.
And last I'll make recommendations for Best year to buy a Toyota Sienna.
Check my video series for How to Maintain your Toyota below for more information on maintenance:
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This video covers 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Toyota Sienna models in all Trims including LE XLE Limited and AWD models. Also I hope with this guide you'll get an idea if you want to buy this generation Sienna or wait for the 2021 Sienna Hybrid.
If you have questions leave them in comments section or email 0:00 Intro
1:12 Engine issues
3:00 Engine oil leak Inspection
9:01 Transmission issues
12:05 Body issues
22:04 Chassis Issues
29:55 Electrical Issues
31:43 Best year to Buy
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I am the original owner 2012 XLE has 270,000 miles. Lots of tires, brakes, oil changes and one alternator. That’s it! I did add a Curt towing hitch and factory trailer wire harness bc U-Haul version was replaced over and over. They just splice and dice a cheap Chinese version. I’ve towed small ski boat, 14 foot cargo trailer and a kayak on a jet ski trailer many times. The only service I’m afraid to do is transmission fluid. I hear bad things happen after trans fluid change. This mini van is better than my Land Cruiser. Thanks for another great video. Subscribe people !
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I change the Trans fluid on my 2011 Limited Sienna every 30K Miles. I have 107,000 miles now. I use it as a work van & it's been great.
Pan drops three of them n you will be all good at 270kchange the filter too if it has one.
2023
@@thomascain5572 I have a 2011 3.5 V6 with 190K and the tranny fluid has never been changed. Should I change it with the filter?
I'm encouraged to see this. We bought a 2012 LE 3.5L back in 2021 with about 70k miles on it. We have almost 100k miles now with no engine issues. We had to replace the AC compressor. But other than that no major work. I am starting to do oil changes more frequently. Hoping this van will last at least another 100k miles!!
No engine issues
No tranny issues
2016 Sienna XLE loaded - with almost 200k miles
This is the most useful resource for any used car buyer. A thorough comb-thru, by an experienced Master Tech whose gone thru repairing a large number of the cars in question.Teaching people how to properly look at cars and saving them a lot of money/headaches in the process. Super detailed and very much appreciated
Thank you!
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you too brother! I'm looking at 2011's because they're in my price range. But now I'm concerned that the reason everyone's selling them at 150k miles is because of these issues. I need it to drive airport rides for uber. It's going to be my primary source of income and I'm not able to finance a newer car. What are your thoughts?
If you inspect them properly you could buy a decent one with mileage but be aware that buying one that’s neglected and has a lot of issues for cheap is not a good idea especially if you’re going to use it daily and to make a living
@@TheCarCareNut Thanks for the insight brother!
You are awesome! We purchased my wife a 2013 XLE Sienna new in 2013, we purchased the extended warranty from Toyota 125K or 8yrs. Right out of the dealer they had to do an alignment I guess it was not done property at factory. 1st year they replace right front strut that was leaking. All this under warranty.
The only problems that I would have been responsible if I did not had the extended warranty would have been, At 60K they replaced the radio unit. Bluetooth stop working$1400
second issue would have been the water pump at 70k it would have cost me $1100 however my Toyota warranty covered the repairs. My van has 81k now and my warranty is still good till 08/2021. ill have it inspected in the spring by a mechanic to see if there are any leaks or broken parts before my warranty expires. The only money we have spent out of pocket is for tires, brakes and oil changes, air filters and gas of course! I asked my wife is she wanted the 2021 Sienna and she said NO! She loves her 2013 Sienna!
Thank you for all the time you spent putting all these info in order to educate us.
John from Virginia
I did not know for an extended warranty . Good comment! How much did it cost for an extended warranty?
2023 XSE
Wow. I learned a great deal of important facts to consider before I purchase a Sienna Van. Thank you!
still recall changing the door actuator that kicks off the sliding door mechanism on my 2006 Sienna. Was a very cheap part and thank goodness few people did step by step how to take off the inner door panels and do the repair. Afterwards, it worked GREAT
Your dam good brother and you are the first guy that I know who know what he is talking about with backups video for pictures.
You are the best brother
God bless you and family
I have a 2014 v6...so far so good. Thanks for your video- to be forewarned is to be forearmed!
This is an awesome review for Siennas. I’ve been binge watching and loving every bit of it. I just wish I’m not dreaming and this is all real!
Cool username. ✓
Clear, informative, plain spoken, excellent, excellent, excellent!!!Great Video. Worth every minute of my time to listen to. I’m looking to buy a used Sienna to replace my 01 Windstar van purchased in 02 for the family. It’s been my primary for my work for 10+ yrs. But between the repaired oil leaks that come back, gauges that no longer work, rattles and such that are too expensive to repair, and the cheap plastic latches and trim that are broken, it’s getting to be time to play taps over it (340,000 miles). I love the functional utility of a minivan, the upright seating and the space. I knew I was going to try to find a Sienna to replace it, but thanks to your video, I’ve substantially narrowed my search to the 2015-16 model years and I’m immensely better informed on specific issues to look for. Thank You Sir!!!
Very informative video I was actually getting ready to buy a 2017 Toyota Sienna for Uber and Lyft partner with video I am kind of weary to do so I actually cannot be buying better a Toyota Venza 2020 thank you so much for the great information you have provided us may God bless you
Awesome, great video.
I'm glad to have found your channel prior to purchasing a Sienna!!
A very informative review of the Toyota Sienna. Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I still love the Sienna (and Toyota in general) and wish to purchase one, and now I am very well informed. Thanks, you just got yourself a new subscriber! Nice work!
Thank you for the time you take in helping out consumers! Much appreciated.
Mathew Quezada my pleasure! I’m glad I could help.
Holy cow! I am looking to buy a 2018-2020 and this has helped me soo much! I am going to revisit a few vans I have seen recently to check on some of these problems. Thank you from the bottome of my wallet. 🎉
Superb video. So refreshingly informative with zero bs.
I searched a long time, just found a 2015 that looks great (engine, underside, and yeah...interior...l-e-a-t-h-e-r). It's headed to "my" professional garage for a 40--point check tomorrow and I'm running through this video, taking notes, so I can talk w/ the garage about these points. It's terrific to have this information; thank you. Keep up the good work!!
Just purchased a used 2015 with 72k miles. One owner, all 5k services done by the same Toyota dealership. Thank you for your help!✌🏼
I'm currently looking for the same van. Would you mind divulging how much you paid? I'm looking at a '15 AWD version for about $20k has about 95k mileage.
Thanks.
@@optimusprime3484 same, about $20k from a dealership.
Another amazing video AMD ! I didn’t know this video existed but perfect timing ! As I just purchased a 2011 awd with bad sliding doors ! Thank you so much for the heads up on owning this van ! This was so informative … amazing thank you !
The best advice a super mechanic can give! Thank you for your honest and truly knowledgeable explanations!
I've owned a 2011 Toyota Sienna base model in 2014. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Will purchase another soon.
Bought a 2011 Sienna V6 XLE brand new right during the time when Japan had the nuclear reactor disaster and all Japanese made cars had practically stopped shipping. Luckily my engine came with the new 10k miles oil change interval and super excited about it. I change oil once a year (Toyota Dealership) as I don’t drive much(6k/year). I feel blessed to not have faced any issues mentioned in this video during my 10 years of ownership. Coming up on 60k miles on ODO and plan to get the recommended fluid changes. Fingers crossed that my car lasts a really really long time all hassle free.
Thanks for the great info. At first I was thinking maybe it's not a good idea to even look for a Sienna van . I found a 2015 AWD in decent shape with 95K. The carfax record looked pretty good, service wise. I took it to an independent shop for a buyers inspection, and mentioned the items you had said to look for. They knew about most of them, checked it out and said it was in very good condition, they couldn't find any of those issues as well as the other usual stuff they look for. I purchased it yesterday, hope it will live up to the reliability of my 1994 AWD Toyota Previa, which just had the head gasket fail at 320K, the first engine problem it had .
This was certainly a frank, most trusted clip about toyota vans I have ever come across. Thanks to you👍
I did a LOT of research before settling on my 2013 Sienna Limited w/43,450 miles on it, corporate owned (not personal), excellent condition, all maintenance records available for review. One thing I kept seeing in my search was that for every 2013-2016 or 2018-2020 pre-owned I saw for sale, there would be about TEN 2017 models. They far outnumbered the other model years. That to me was a huge red flag. I did some research and saw that the '17 seems to have more complaints than the others - and your video here confirmed that. All model years have some complaints, of course - but the '17 Sienna seems to really have problems - at least in what I could see in my research. Traded in my '04 Sienna XLE Limited for the 2013 Sienna Limited, and so far, very happy with it.
Toyota make each model for 4 years. I always try to buy last of the four year cycle. I avoid the first year of the 4 years like the plague. I bought the 2016 which was the last year for that model. The 2017 that you mentioned was the first year of that model. They seem to work out all of the new problems during the first 2 years.
Have you had any issues? Just curious as I’m in your same situation 2 years ago.
@@sd906238What are you babbling about, the 2017 is also a 3rd gen.
My 2023 Sienna Xse
Good point. There are noticeably more 17 models on the used markets.
Your videos are well thought out. I enjoy listening to you share your knowledge. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thank you for honest and straightforward priceless advice!
I bought a 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited with 46k miles at $32k six months ago, because of your recommendations. So far, pretty good, except a problem with the audio system.
I seldom watch video that long, but this one is worth of it, super nice! thanks!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching my video!
I just bought a 2007 Sienna with 82k miles. Super clean and everything thing works. Wish me luck.
$4,500.00
My 2012 sienna has 270k original miles on it , my father bought it brand new in 2011
Good luck I’m looking in to getting a Sienna
according to car complaints the worst years are from 2004 to 2008.
@@clamojoat8543 it is at 165k miles and not one problem. Best money I have ever spent
New subscribers I just happened upon you channel researching mini vans because my wife’s 2014 Dodge Caravan is beginning to show signs of major expensive potential repairs coming according to our mechanic. Wow, this video opened my eyes to issues, too many for my liking with the Sienna mini van, I will not be buying one. Very much appreciated you priceless insight.
I own a v6 2014. It’s been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I have 90+K miles and have only ever done routine maintenance.
Excellent, informative video. Your knowledge is impressive. We've enjoyed our 2015 SE. We did have a weird CEL P0015. I was able to clear it but did cause concerns while driving. Never felt any difference in power.
That could be cause by a sticking oil control valve. If it happens again replace the oil control valve of the affected bank and side and you should be good. Very diy especially if it’s bank 2
Very good description of these vehicles. Just want to add some insight. I believe to think that the oil leak behind engine is not from the timing cover, it's from the vvt oil hose crush washer, we replace those all the time for that issue.
The head gasket leak is generally not significant enough that requires repair. We see these all the time driving for years with the leak. There is usually just a little crusty pink stuff right under the cylinder 3.
These vans eat tires! The reason I believe is because of the control arm bushings.
The ac compressor flow sensor is a common issue. We have a hack repair for those.
Had seen a couple of rear expansion valve issues.
Ac doesn't get so cold or takes very long to get cold. We find the condensers are clogged.
Th axles click prematurely.
The driver's temperature blend door stops moving. The sprocket teeth from the blend door mechanism and motor separate.
Hello,could please share some information?i do have vvti hose leak on the washer .my question is I have to replace whole line or just the washer if I could by that separate?
I had that problem with my 2008 XLE had to replace tires right at 29K. Didn’t have that problem with my 2015. Also the 08’s came with Dunlops that may have been part of the problem. My 2015 came with Michellins.
outstanding video. We are finally retiring our 2005 LE and we are going to see a 2017 XLE and a 2019 SE today. I think I'll steer clear of the 17s after watching this
I bought a 2017 Sienna last summer. We love it, but he's spot on with the transmission comments. It wanders around a lot. There were like 5 2017s coming off lease for every 1 2016 model.
As soon as the run flats wear out I replace them with regular tires and keep one of the run flats purchase an extra rim, they make a great spare.
If you don't stow the driver side rear seat the spare will fit with some persuasion
This vid is golden and so are you. Thank You for sharing you knowledge. You just saved my son a butload of money..
Amazing video!!!!!! I have a 2011 Sienna LE 8pass V6 FWD. it’s been the best car we ever owned! I change the oil every 4-5k miles with Castrol titanium 20k oil and an OEM filter. We bought it at 68k miles and we are now at 115k. Just installed a new set of AT tires and the current todo list is: coolant flush(no leaks), brake flush and rear rotors and pads, spark plugs, Eng and Cab air filters, and I’d like to do the fuel filter too. We did upgrade the radio to an Alpine unit with the kit to keep the steering wheel controls and the backup cam. It has CarPlay and can be updated as needed easily. This van has been a great blessing for us with three kids 7- newborn and l love the V6 in it. It runs great with Chevron Premium and driving it as nicely as possible and not breaking the speed limit I can get 22.7 avg MPG all week long. (Empty/no passengers) driving to work. 45 min one way with traffic. Awesome job on this video and we are looking forward to watch more and share with our other Toyota friends and family! God bless ya
Thank you for sharing! They’re really good vans and when taken care of like your van they last for a very long time. One note regarding the fuel filter, your van doesn’t have a serviceable oil filter. Just a sock type filter at the fuel pump. So that’s one less thing on your to do list. God bless you and I hope you have a wonderful day.
I don’t believe this guy . I’ve had a 2005, 2015. Never had any troubles as this guy speaks of. At a 100,000 miles I had the water pump changed and pulley system checked. No issues otherwise. This guy hates Toyota as far as I can tell. I know to many Sienna owners and we’ve never encountered these issues.🤔🤨
@@ronsteitz4535 It's like with anything. When someone dedicates their life to dealing with problems, they're going to see them all the time, even if it's a small percentage. My wife is a prosecutor and she deals with crime all day every day. Personally, I've been fortunate enough to never experience crime myself. It's funny that you say that he hates Toyota since he's dedicated his life to fixing only Toyotas. As he says, if you're buying one and it doesn't have these issues, and you need a minivan, it's a great one to buy. I'm about to buy one so this video was invaluable to me.
@@ronsteitz4535 Your mileage my vary. He is just stating common problems he has encountered working at a Toyota dealership. I don't understand why you don't believe him. He is a master technician. SMH
@@ronsteitz4535 _You are smoking some weird stuff, obviously. SMH. Just to be clear, he _*_LOVES_*_ Toyotas._
I guess i will wait for my 2024 sienna dont feel the 19-20 anymore ! Thx man appreciated 🙌
THANK YOU so much for posting such a detailed video about this van!
This video definitely made me comfortable and confident towards making a near future purchase of a Toyota Sienna. Thank you kindly for so much information, it truly sheds light. I didn't want to be one of those people who walk in blindly trusting just because it's a Toyota, although they stand by their product and I do trust their standards. I look forward to seeing and taking notes from more of your videos. God bless!
I have a 2014 toyota sienna XLe 8 passengers 99k miles V6 3.5 i bought it with 40k miles and never has a problem with my mini van no leaks nothing
How does it make you comfortable? Enjoy leaks
Almost 2 years with my 2015 Sienna Limited, almost 120K and it runs great, no major issues at all, just regular services
I GOT 2012 WITH 345000 STILL RUNNING STRONG 😊
Excellent video. Thank you for your honesty. I am/was considering a 2017 Sienna but after watching this video I don't know. My number 2 and 3 are the Honda Odyssey and Kia Sedona and I'm sure they have their own issues. When you're the "Best minivan" them repairs are gonna co$t. Cheers from Toronto!
Great video and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences! I just wished that I found it sooner. I recently purchased a 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited but I did get a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty just in case of any problems that I didn't see. I did the same thing when I purchased my used 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport in 2005. It's still awesome. I know people will say not to purchase the warranty but it has saved me money and paid for itself.
Thank you for your comment! I’m glad I could help! A good extended warranty can easily pay for itself. If not in actual repairs just the piece of mind makes it worth every penny
Before you buy any used vehicle take it to the best mechanic you can find and have him do a through inspection and yes it might cost you for one or to hours of his time as opposed to somethings that may fail in the near future or to save you from buying a lemon that does not give lemon juice, just a suggestion from an old mechanic that now pays for that same inspection!
I'm so old, I still.... B U Y my vehicles!
Tomorrow I'm going to look at a 2011 SE with 166k miles. I just watched your video and took a bunch of notes. Thanks for the very helpful information!
Any updates or any issues with yours and the mileage? Looking at one too currently
I bought one with 225k miles from the original owner. Needed AC compressor and some other things but otherwise runs well.
Thanks so much for this video I am DIY with my vehicles but this provided very deep insight!
Thank you so much for making all of these videos. You by far are the best reviewer I have seen of vans, trucks, and cars. Your reviews are so thorough and detailed and give the right amount of information to keep a buyer of these vehicles aware of potential problems. God bless you and take care..
Currently on my second sienna. First was a 2004 that i owned for ten years (since new) and it still been daily used by a friend without having to repair its engine or transmission ( recurring nuances were front brake/rotors and tires). Currently own a 2015 (bought used in March 2019 with 35k miles). It has been rock solid reliable to this day. Recurring nuance is front brakes(bent rotors). Recently installed "heavy duty" slotted and vented rotors to see if lifespan increases (they have been lasting less than a year). We all love this van at home.
This guy is clueless. he doesn't know what he's talking about....
Thank you for the insights & warnings 🙂
Wonderful source of information, as always. I have learned so much from your channel, you are my first stop when considering what models and years to consider when looking for a Toyota vehicle.
I have a 2014 Toyota Sienna thank God haven’t had any big issues.its a reliable vehicle.
Your video saved my from buying a Sienna with the timing cover leak today. Thank you very much. Subscribed.
I'm the third owner of our 2011 sienna xle. It is honestly the best vehicle I've owned. We can have 7 adults and be comfortable. The leg room is incredible, the comfort is insane. Everyone loves it and all of our friends ask to borrow it or all want to ride with us when we are going to Vegas. Its an incredible vehicle. Ill probably never not own a Toyota sienna.
If you're thinking about getting a sienna, do it. We will be lifting it slightly with the traxda leveling kit and slightly bigger tires when our warranty expires so we dont scrap the bottom when we do camping excursions.
How much did traxda lift cost you? Did you use 20" tires?
@@milflowers767 hey! I paid 300 for the kit, I didn't buy it from traxda because I'm an air head so I paid more. I haven't installed it yet. Im considering waiting a couple years since my tires are brand new I dont want to waste them but don't want to look goofy with lifted van and stock tires lol
Our 2023 sienna xse
Thx for the video, I was about to buy a 2011 with 150k miles for about 13k $ but after watching this I will wait a bit.
Thanks very much for this informative video.
Same here
I have almost 195k on my 2011. I love it the only real problem I have had is creaking coming from the front shock area. I think I will get new shocks on next inspection.
Good video. I've owned a 2011 XLE for 3 years and 50k miles... havent had a single issue yet. I must say I feel like the video makes all these problems sound a lot worse then they really are. I know you see these issues on cars at a daily basis as you clearly work at toyota but i bet the % of problems vs. Number of sienna on the road is not as bad or as common.
Hi Dan. Thank you for your comment. These issues are the most common on sienna vans that I work on which are many. However the idea of this video is not to worry owner but more to warn those buying one of what to look for so you won’t end up buying a bad one that’s neglected
I’m the owner of the 2005 Toyota Sienna with 298K miles on the odometer and still runs strong without major issues. This vehicle never been towed any it the most comfortable vehicle for long trips. I prefer driving this minivan over the modern SUVs and Sedans . This minivan has been one of the the most reliable automobiles I’ve owned and I have owned BMW, Mercury, Mazda, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda but nothing can last like Toyota and Lexus. More importantly, Toyota service is substantially less than other brands.
Toyota engine also can take some abuse or negligence. I have just changed the oil and found out the last time I changed it was in June of 2019 and was 16700 miles ago, ouch! Dealer charged me $37 for oil/filter change + tires rotation + comprehensive vehicle inspection. Toyota dealer is in another class above, it’s airy, modern and efficient.
2013 Sienna V6. Best vehicle I've ever owned. The only problem I have is that granola bar crumbs and wrappers seem to build up where the kids sit. There must be a leak somewhere. Great vid.
2016 Sienna, worst vehicle I've owned, bought because of hyperbole like this.
@@drwatson32bitwow are you serious what happened
Wow this is the best vehicle channel ever!! Thank you for making these videos!!!
I absolutely love you sir. Your videos are fantastic. You are super informative and knowledgeable. I sure wish that you were living and working here in Las Vegas, Nevada. I really could use your help on a lot of issues. I just cannot find a reputable mechanic to look at my cars. Anyways, thank you so much for all your GREAT videos.
Ryan
The “popping noise!” That’s what I had on my 2011 Sienna Limited. Never did get it fixed. Returned it after the lease and walked away. I never had any of the other issues that you mentioned ... thankfully. I actually loved the Sienna. It was was second after my 2000 Sienna. Hopefully the 2022 will be “bullet proof!” Yeah ... right!!
The pop noise was notorious and only on 2011. Annoyed a lot of people. One of my coworkers bought one of the first 2011s and it had the pop and still has it with over 200,000 miles nothing changed
This guy is awesome. You my friend have a new subscriber....................
2018 8 speed, if I get tired of too many gear changes, while driving, I turn the power mode on, and stays at higher RPM, nice, smooth changes. When doing any type of carrying, even just family, I usually like it in this mode. The only time I use economy mode is when by myself and not carrying anything. I don’t worry about the hunting of gears at that time.
Superb... and very detailed videos! Thank you sharing your experiences with us.
Sister bought at 2011 Sienna 4 cylinder new from dealer. I drove it frequently (when I lived with her) and noticed no major lack of power. She drove it with her 6 kids... a lot of weight, up mountains, cross country, never complained. She recently gifted me the van. Again, I don't notice a lack of power... and I've owned some pretty fast cars/vehicles (V8 Mustangs, motorcycles, etc).
2023 Sienna
Thanks for the info. Those 4 cylinder ones are hard to find.
Perfect video, you are so accurate on this. My brother's Sienna has the water pump issue at around 65K miles.
Very common! Just did one today on a 2013 sienna. Great van though!
Great video...I already own a 2017 Sienna and just had the warranty expire. Great tips on areas to keep an eye on and service tips. You definitely have me as a new follower.
HI - any problems you have with your 2017 Sienna? I thinking of buying one and I saw a 2017 one in my area.
_Sir, you tell it like it is (which I HIGHLY appreciate). Thx for another informative Toyota video!_
*"The 8 gear transmission? For me, that's just too many gears."* LOL ( I agree!)
8 minutes into the video and I don't want a Sienna anymore.
😅
Greatly appreciate the things to watch for for these years. Looking at a 2020 model soon and now have a couple of things to check out. While I'm reasonably sure the vehicle was maintained pretty well, it's still good to check for some of the more obvious issues and be aware of the noises that could come up.
I'm sure I'll hear about seat rattling sooner rather than later, but we'll just deal with whatever we have to there.
thank you for this video! Just purchased Limited AWD and plan on adding the spare and changing out the run-flats when that time arrives. Only has 95k, so hoping this Sienna lasts for the family.
"Always treat that backdoor gently" best advice ever. Not just for the Sienna.
The dealers hourly rate is so expensive many of us like myself cannot afford to use them, especially since they hire a bunch of young inexperienced techs and don't pay them much, yet the consumers pay the standard rate for a top flight tech which are rare!
Sending a HUGE Thank you (from Northern Alberta, Canada) for making this video, and for the thorough coverage of issues experienced with the Sienna Vans. I am presently shopping for a used Sienna, and will keep a keen eye for the items you brought up in your video. Reliable technical resources are very hard to find - Happily subscribed!! Please keep up the great work ! !
Great information. Thanks for sharing. Wish your channel continued successful!!!
I can't say enough about your video. Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge of the vehicle. It was very helpful to me.
Hi, I found this to be a great vehicle. I have owned a 2013 Sienna since new and I can attest to the front strut/strut mount failure issue. Mine has 120,000 Kms on it and I've replaced more than a couple front struts. I also had what I thought was an issue with the intermediate steering shaft. I had that knock in the wheel at low speeds. I had it replaced with an aftermarket shaft, but the symptoms are still there. Is there anything else that could cause this, or should I get some grease put around the new one and see if that makes a difference? Thanks
Went car shopping today. First 2015 Sienna had the oil leak and door issue you warned about and we ran away. Thanks for saving us a lot of pain!
Drama queen.
If that's lots of pain you've lived a pretty sheltered life.
Your awesome,the best video and great details. You have a new subscriber and will have many more, cause am recommending u to everyone I know✊🏽
Thanks for the info. The head gasket leak is such a disappointment. I think I will avoid this vehicle because of this.
I have a 2015 Sienna XLE, and your presentation gave me a whole lot of information on what to watch out for down the road on this van. It seems the quality of Toyotas have deteriorated now that they are built in the US, unlike those previous models made in Japan. I say this because I am an original owner of a 1993 Toyota Previa LE van built in Japan with currently 270,000 miles on it. I have not had as much problems like the newer models you mentioned. Thank you for this detailed and lengthy presentation, I watched it all the way to the end.
Has nothing to do with it, in fact my US built Camry was better built than my same year Japan built Camry, you're just thinking lazily.
@@piggy310 my experience however was different than yours. Sorry, to disagree with your opinion.
You are the best man. I own only Toyota’s and I have a 2012 Sienna with 90K with the steering clunking noise. You definitely know your Toyota’s!
U figure it out?
VERY helpful.Thank you. Buying a 2011 this weekend.Gonna do a good inspection on it 1st,thanks to this vid!
Excellent video right on the money with the issues too. Thanks
Excellent video! Thanks. Would love to see one on the previous generation too. I have a well-used 2006 with about 180,000 miles and I'd like to keep it on the road as long as possible.
Thank you! You got it! It is in the plans to go back one generation for the 2004-2010 common issues. It will come in the near future. You’ll be notified if subscribed if not check back from time to time.
@@TheCarCareNut Subscribed 30 seconds into your video. Obviously quality stuff.
@@JohnCornellier Thank you!
My 05 Sienna Limited is unreal. Love the variable valve timing on premium gas with the 3.3 VVT-i😍
Thank you! I just purchased a 2014 that was serviced every 5k, it has 175k miles. After watching your video, I feel more comfortable knowing it had one owner, no accidents and had impeccable maintenance records. I will keep up with the maintenance and watch for the issues you mentioned. Great video! Blessings.
Update? And how much did you pay
@@Dacoldest23 $12k
@@Quinn_Reflections I hope it’s absolutely best and most reliable vehicle you ever have. Thanks for york reply!
@@Quinn_Reflections where you buy it?? I try to find one like this
@@Eli_is_a_Lauver Hi, I purchased from a Subaru dealer in Youngstown, OH
very detailed!, Thanks for a great video. Looking to purchase one of these in the next few weeks
I've never owned a minivan, I prefer SUV's, but I need more cargo space and better gas mileage. I know very little about cars in general , have a trusted, reliable mechanic. Dealerships see a female sucker when looking at me. With this video I feel more confident on what to look for and what questions to ask. They already agreed to a pre purchase inspection by my mechanic, but thanks to this video I'm feeling much more confident. Thank you and God Bless! This was exactly what I needed!
Absolutely fantastic video! Extremely informative. I currently own an older generation Sienna and we are planning to upgrade to a newer model soon so this has been extremely helpful. We've also been considering a Kia Sedona. Do you have much experience with Kia?
Thank you for watching my videos! Sorry I don’t have experience with Kia. I work exclusively on Toyota’s.
_If you haven't 'upgraded' yet, one thing (IMHO) is to make sure the Kia has a timing CHAIN (instead of a timing BELT). I once owned two Kia Sedona vans & although they were superior to domestic (USA-made) vans, I love our Sienna (and will stick with Toyota from here on). IMHO, Toyota > KIA._
Finally a guy who actually knows what he's talking about.
What location do you service in? By slim chance that I might be close enough to there.
Thank you. I am in Chicago.
@@TheCarCareNut A shucks, a bit far from southern California lol.
No problem! Come on over. Email for details.
Your dam good brother and you are the first guy that I know who know what he is talking about with backups video for pictures.
You are the best brother
God bless you and family
Shade-tree and picked up a side job for front struts, mechanic wanted $1K. Gonna help someone out and get it done a bit cheaper. It was the "clunk" sound for me. Thanks for posting this! Prob got future jobs lined up based on this =)
Thank you very much-all your videos are fantastic! Appreciate what you do for us and how much money you’ve saved me! Gods Blessings.
Great video and highly informative. We own a 2014 Sienna XLE with 200k miles. Water pump, AC Replaced and front doors locking mechanism only major issues so far. Thank you for your great videos!
Those are not "major" issues .
@@piggy310 For a vehicle with 200K? That absolutely is not major issues to be had.
@@piggy310Ask what it cost for that AC repair and you will score it as a major issue. Replacement of evaporator cores -most Siennas have two - requires enormous disassembly of the interior. Compressor and condenser are also expensive, as is the labor.
Thanks for the amazing video! I have a 2012 Sienna XLE with 145,000 miles on it. Oil changes every 10k interval or earlier. I recently had a reputable neighborhood shop do an oil change on it and after I got it back I noticed a ticking noise at idle after it warmed up. The noise was louder down by the passenger wheel well than anywhere else. It was not constant but would cycle a bit. I was concerned enough about the noise that I took it to the dealership for evaluation. The dealer did an inspection of water pump, etc and couldn’t find exactly where it was coming from. They told me next step would be to inspect valve area for $800, but weren’t certain if that would be the issue. I told them let’s start with a fresh oil change / filter and see if that helps. They did the change and the ticking is significantly reduced. They said that the prior oil change was at the correct level with correct filter, so they were uncertain why it would’ve made the noise louder. The tech did say that they found the slightest bit of metal glitter in the old oil. From my limited research on the issue it seems like there are number of folks who notice the ticking on the 3.5 V6. I’m just paranoid now (especially with the glitter in the oil comment) that something is amiss in this engine and I’m wondering if it’s best to keep investing in it or cut and run and look for another van before something major happens to this one. Thanks for your guidance on how to proceed.
Hi paul. So the glitter in the oil is a concern. But I wonder if the oil that used by that shop could have an issue. Do your next oil change much earlier to see if the glitter is gone. These engines can take a beating but you’d want that debris to be out
Thanks so much for the quick reply. What do you think would be a good interval to change at this time? 1k, 2k? I want to make sure it’s a decent sample but I don’t want to go too long if there’s junk in the engine. Thanks!
@@TheCarCareNut thanks for making this video. I recently purchased a 2015 limited with AWD and 117,000 miles that checks out great based on your video, but I noticed a very brief low moan sound when gentle acceleration is applied. All the driveline fluids were replaced, I hoped it might eliminate the issue. Very brief noise at 1750 rpm hard to tell where it’s coming from, not loud, I think it’s under the hood. Hard to tell where it’s coming from though. How concerned should I be? I paid for a 3 year warranty and plan to take it in, but in your experience what things should they be looking at?
@@Carl5379 I'm no mechanic but I also have a 2015 Sienna. I had a similar situation with our Sienna. I also couldn't determine where the noise was originating from. So, I eventually took it to a local mechanic (NOT the Toyota dealership).
Thankfully, the sound turned out to be just a heat shield that only vibrated (aka: makes noise) at certain 'lower levels of overall engine vibration'. The solution was to 'super tighten' the bolts that held it. We could've removed the heat shield, but that option seemed like it would cause other eventual problems. And... it still makes a small amount of noise... but since it's not a true mechanical issue, we decided to just ignore it. LOL
BTW, to be clear, I'm not saying your problem is the same as mine... I just wanted you to know that it COULD be something as simple as a heat shield vibration issue (and hopefully it is something as 'non-critical' as this). Good luck. 👍
@@andyroid5028 , the dealer never figured it out so I took matters in my own hands. It ended up being the first mounting bracket for the exhaust by the O2 sensor. The noise went away when I removed the bracket myself. I’ll have to come up with something creative to create another bracket for the exhaust, but for now it feels really sturdy without it. Seems like a bit of a design flaw. I imagine this is a common problem.
Great info, informative. Thank you, God bless you too!
That was one of the most brilliant, consumer information videos I think I’ve ever seen. such a collection of knowledge put together in one place.
Thank you for putting this together.
Simply brilliant!
Will you consider doing a video on everything we need to know practically about buying a Toyota certified preowned car versus a non certified used Toyota?
That’s a great video suggestion! Thank you!
You are absolutely right on the lack of power of the 2.7L. I owned one after searching all over LA dealerships and found one with 4-cyl and the color I wanted in 2011. I didn't want the 3.5L because of the difficulty of rear spark plugs and water pump replacement. I got rid of mine in 2015 because it was struggling to climb up the hill on the way to Vegas. Great under powered Sienna. No oil consumption at all.
What do you drive now?
My 2013 Sienna with 158000 miles is going strong. I did order it with the tow package (transmission cooler ) and install air bags inside the rear springs for lift under heavy loads. I do have the clunk in the steering that you mentioned. Great video. Thanks
U fix the clunk?
@@vadimnesen8060 no.
What about now?
just bought a 2018 for my wife. Previous owner did every single recommended/regular service at Toyota. Every record on Carfax. 🤞