2008 Toyota Sienna Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 7%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 7% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving with my autistic children the check engine light, the vsc light and the trac off light all came on and the wheels locked up on the right side and through the van into a ditch. This is very dangerous since this vehicle was made for families. I am now keeping a log and I do plan on retaining an attorney as no one has addressed this issue as a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11320604, filed 2020-04, 184,000 miles“Vehicle would engage brakes by itself and vsc and traction control lights would start flashing and beeping when going around curves or hitting bumps in the road. This was frightening, and caused me to not in good conscience sell the vehicle outright to another person, so I lost thousands of dollars by trading it in. This happened intermittently for over a year. Estimated financial loss $4000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11330108, filed 2020-06, 95,000 miles“My vsc and slip dashboard indicators go on while I drive on dry road at speeds between 40-50 MPH. The car then gives me kick back on steering and braking, almost as it losing control of my vehicle. It then goes away randomly. It is difficult to replicate the situation but it tends to occur on speeds above 35mph and on a curved road steering.this has occured while on the highway and on regular roads.”
NHTSA complaint #11349659, filed 2020-08, 150,000 miles“About a five years ago the slip indicator light (car with swervy lines) started coming on intermittently while turning on highways etc. (but not when any risk of tires slipping). I brought it to Toyota three different times over the years and Toyota always states they can not duplicate issue and states they can?t fix it but maybe drive slower (really it has nothing to with my speed after years of dealing with this its been something we just deal with). The vsc light also comes on and alarm sometimes sounds while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330408, filed 2020-06, 110,000 miles“While driving the vsc/ABS system comes on unexpectedly causing vehicle to brake and effect steering. It is most frequently noticed when steering on curves 30-40 MPH. I have replaced tires, front steering components and dealer cannot duplicate. I believe wheel speed/yaw sensor calibration is affecting the vsc system. This is a very scary situation to be in that could lead to a serious accident. Your braking and steering affected all at once unexpectedly is dangerous. Please investigate and provide solution asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11258777, filed 2019-09, 97,000 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 2008 Toyota Sienna
117 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsTires
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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