2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a family minivan, my wife drove to a local walmart to get milk and the car won't start back up, several lights were blinking in the car, the push start button was not responding, my called and I went there, I then used a jumper cable to start car, all the codes were stay on, we have had this car for 3 years and this never happen before, I think this electrical issue that need to be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #10676151, filed 2015-01, 46,000 miles“On multiple occasions the car battery has failed to start vehicle. At sporadic and unpredictable intervals does this occur. This is the original toyota battery sold with the vehicle. The battery seems to be drained rapidly by the vehicle's electrical system when the vehicle is not running or the battery is not being adequately recharged by the alternator. The original tires sold with the Toyota Sienna were goodyear eagle rsa. Currently on second set and they seem to wear out quickly. Both side power doors sometimes makes a pop sound when opening with the outside handles.”
NHTSA complaint #10557904, filed 2013-12, 40,000 miles“When driving with windows down, trunk sensor alerts me that the trunk is open, when in fact it is closed. The interior lights all turn on and creates a distraction when driving. It started off when just making a turn, but has worsened and now goes off anytime I drive with the windows down.”
NHTSA complaint #10821440, filed 2016-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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