2005 Toyota Sienna Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 2% of the 1,130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I discovered my windshield was cracked recently. The length of the crack when discovered was approximately 2 1/2 inches. The crack is now approximately 12 inches long and causes visibility problems when the sun hits it (blinding reflections). I am concerned the windshield is no longer stable or safe. There is no visible rock chip, there is no other sign of injury to the windshield, and the vehicle has never been in an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261451, filed 2009-03, 25,500 miles“Ac compressor failed. Defog system uses the AC system to blend the air to control fog buildup on inside of windshield. This can be very frightening especially on rainy days. Ac system is not only a convenient option it's necessary for the correct operation of the defog system.”
NHTSA complaint #10286871, filed 2009-10, 75,000 miles“The left sliding-door side window in our 2005 Toyota Sienna spontaneously exploded while driving at about 45mph on a day where the temperature was in the 60s. The window was not struck by any object, it just exploded. The window was not in the process of lowering or raising at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10243607, filed 2008-09, 42,000 miles“Coolant dripping under the muffler when the brand new van was driven 955 miles and the dealer still fixing it. This is the third time the van is in the dealer for the same problem and totoally they has spent 15 days. They said it was becasue something was wrong with the rear heater core.”
NHTSA complaint #10105717, filed 2005-01, 955 miles“Navigation system fails displaying fault no map dvd . In this state the rear camera is inoperable causing blind spots when attempting to operate the car in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10419533, filed 2011-08, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133720Apr 4, 2014Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota…
- 10133717Apr 4, 2014Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for…
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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