2004 Toyota Sienna Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,062 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Toyota Sienna, 2% of the 2,062 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering do not stay straight while I am driving this vehicle. Since I purchased, I went to Toyota in the beginning they fix it but issue was not resolve and as of today same problem and I replaced new tires still alignment is the biggest problem. Lighting is not strong to see deer on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11043673, filed 2017-11, 92,000 miles“I noticed that the passenger side headlight has condensation on the inside. I have noticed the light appears to be giving off less light when driving. When checking for a solution on internet I see many people have the same problem. This should be investigated and a recall should be done as this can cause an serious and potential accident if the light fails from the moisture.”
NHTSA complaint #10433098, filed 2011-10, 97,500 miles“Right headlamp keeps filling with water causing severe fogging and putting my bulb out. This problem got progressively worse over a period of years and ruined the lens. I couldn't properly see on right side while driving. Kept going back to dealer about it but all they would tell me was turn my headlamps on longer or for long period of time until it dried out, then laughed. They finally wore me out after a couple of years of complaining. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493368, filed 2013-01, 5,000 miles“The headlight bulb compartment allows water to leak into it on the passenger side causing the bulb to blow. This has happened twice, the repair cost was $500. We drove the car for one week and the bulb blew again because water leaked into the compartment. This is a design flaw and is hazardous when you are driving at night or god forbid if it's raining and dark. We also were pulled over and given a warning from a state trooper about the bulb being out. This is a dangerous and costly situation. We are still waiting to get the bulb repaired a second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075113, filed 2018-02, 138,000 miles“Drivers side low beam headlight stop working. Replaced hid bulb but still will not work. Swapped with passenger's side to confirm the bulb is ok (it is). There is a lot of condensation in the headlight assembly (due to the weather starting to cool down in northeast). After seeing all the complaints on this very issue I am now trying to figure out a next step. The dealership will quote me the $1k plus to fix the headlight assembly (complaints on this issue are rampant on various Sienna forums on the internet) since that is the root cause of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480810, filed 2012-10, 140,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 34 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Sienna
962 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
308 complaintsSteering
159 complaintsElectrical system
132 complaintsTires
124 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsOther or unknown
107 complaintsSeat belts
98 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
89 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsElectronic stability control
71 complaintsFuel system
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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