2006 Toyota Sienna Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 261about this part
- Share
- 26%of 1,017 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 261 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 26% of the 1,017 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on route 1, we heard a whoosh sound. The sunroof glass spontaneously flew out of the sunroof, and the interior slide cover popped up through the sunroof. We don't know where the glass went, and didn't hear a shattering sound, so we are hopeful that it landed in the grass somewhere and not in the roadway, causing injury to anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #11209588, filed 2019-05, 124,000 miles“Right side sliding door opened while driving.when I pulled over and stopped it slamed shut with enough force to sever a limb.lucky no one was there .dealer wants $1300 to repair it. I say it shoulnt be even possible to have happened and a repair with the same parts wont prevent it. Its now closed with a ratchat tie down.useless but safe”
NHTSA complaint #11072182, filed 2018-02, 113,351 miles“On the sliding door with the automatic open, the cable snapped that controlled to door to open and close. Now that door is unable to be opened. Even with the power assist button turned off, the door in not able to be used. During an accident, I would not be able to open that door. This is a safety issue and I was shocked that this isn't a recalled part as I have seen many others with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11130953, filed 2018-09, 125,000 miles“The dash start cracking up for no apparent reason and the car is mostly park inside a garage day and night. I have called dealers and nothing has been done so far and I have been told that's a manufacturer defect and it should be corrected by dealer. The transmission some times does not change the gears and others stop to work and I could cause a rear end collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10511602, filed 2013-05, 42,000 miles“The cable on the driver side of our van has jammed. This problem caused my wife to have to drive home with the door open in order for me to force it shut. I was able to muscle it closed, but it is inoperable in its current condition. She was parked in parking lot when it broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10910881, filed 2016-09, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V160000Apr 20, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently…Covers: Toyota Sienna 1998–2010
- 08V244000Jun 3, 2008Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. The gas…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2004–2006
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 11% |
| 2019 | 6 | 13% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 | 27 | 36% |
| 2015 | 61 | 26% |
| 2014 | 44 | 27% |
| 2013 | 44 | 24% |
| 2012 | 72 | 29% |
| 2011 | 154 | 25% |
| 2010 | 57 | 33% |
| 2009 | 97 | 47% |
| 2008 | 117 | 27% |
| 2007 | 102 | 28% |
| 2006 | 261 | 26% |
| 2005 | 499 | 44% |
| 2004 | 962 | 47% |
| 2003 | 18 | 17% |
| 2002 | 42 | 23% |
| 2001 | 35 | 19% |
| 2000 | 52 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 17% |
| 1998 | 35 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sienna
307 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
67 complaintsTires
65 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsWheels
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology