2006 Toyota Sienna Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,017 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 2% of the 1,017 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tires do not last more than 18 months on this vehicle. The tire dealer will not warranty tires because it has obvious misalignment based on the tire wear. I had the alignment checked and it is all within factory specs. This is very frustrating. I get less than 20,000 miles on a set of tires that cost $600.”
NHTSA complaint #10659275, filed 2014-11, 50,000 miles“The front passenger struts corroded and the top broke off completely and was separated from the body of the vehicle . I service my car regularly at the Toyota dealership in our area, and I was never told I have any problems with the struts.”
NHTSA complaint #10981448, filed 2017-04, 95,000 miles“The rear gate struts / suspension have completely failed. The struts will not hold open the rear gate at all. My wife and children have great difficulty (in many instances it is impossible and / or dangerous) holding open the gate with one hand or head and trying to load or unload simultaneously. It appears that there was a partial recall for siennas with the power liftgate, but we do not have a power liftgate.”
NHTSA complaint #10426547, filed 2011-09, 43,000 miles“My 2006 Toyota Sienna has only 66,500 miles on it and when I took it to the dealer for inspections, I was told that it needed a new power steering rack and a wheel alignment to go with it. The charge for the same is $1300 plus. I am seeing several people having the same issue with the 2006 Toyota Sienna. When I called Toyota about it, they mentioned that my vehicle is not under recall for this purpose. It does seem to be a design issue and I believe Toyota should take ownership of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10641688, filed 2014-10, 66,500 miles“1) airbags: blinking airbag light. Toyota service bulletin - $1200 repair. Unsure of safety implications. 2) suspension, steering rack. Leaking power steering fluid. Needs replacement of entire rack. $1200 repair. 3) electrical: power sliding rear door will only function in manual mode. Toyota customer service informs me of a customer support program for problem. Dealer failed to tell me about it. $1400 for repair. Dealer estimated trade in value for van: $6000.”
NHTSA complaint #10475905, filed 2012-09, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10109397Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations…
- 10109394Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 19 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sienna
307 complaintsBody and structure
261 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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