2005 Toyota Sienna Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 1,130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While on the road, infrequently as we start hitting continuous curves, the beeping starts with slip control symbol coming on. The brakes engage on their own. It doesn't seem to matter how fast or slow we take the curves. I have no control over the vehicle at that point and it starts braking itself for few seconds. Very dangerous on the curves and especially if someone is behind you.”
NHTSA complaint #11111277, filed 2018-07, 160,000 miles“I have a 2005 Toyota Sienna where the vsc system activated randomly and slowed our van down. When it first happened we thought that the van broke down because there was a beeping sound and it seemed like the brakes activated by itself. Kinda scared us because we were going around a turn at 60mph”
NHTSA complaint #11252804, filed 2019-09, 180,000 miles“I've only had the van for 5 months and this problem has occurred over a dozen times, beginning with the day I bought it. And every time this problem has occurred I've been driving on dry roads. It usually happens when driving around a corner, anywhere from 35-65 MPH, far. All of a sudden the traction control light starts beeping, the brakes engage on their own, and then engine makes a loud noise (likely downshifting itself). …”
NHTSA complaint #11355155, filed 2020-09, 150,000 miles“While driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH under the speed limit on a gently curving overpass, the stability control engaged, sharply jerking the steering uncontrollably in the wrong direction and hindering my ability to steer the vehicle or brake. This has happened twice previously, both on curves, and on neither of those occasions was I exceeding the speed limit, nor was there any reason for the system to engage.”
NHTSA complaint #11100138, filed 2018-06, 133,000 miles“While driving around curves with dry pavement on highways and exit/entrance ramps at highway rates of speed (55-65 miles per hour or less) the anti-lock brake system engage,s causing the van to pulse and slow down unexpectedly. It disengages once the wheel straightens. We first tried to trouble shoot with our local mechanic with no success, prompting us to have our local Toyota service department attempt to diagnosis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970378, filed 2017-04, 125,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 29 | 7% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 30 | 3% |
| 2005 | 43 | 4% |
| 2004 | 71 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Sienna
499 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
135 complaintsSeat belts
83 complaintsSteering
79 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsTires
67 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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