2008 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dash panel warning lights 4 or 5 lite up, took it to a Toyota dealer, he put it on a computer and stated that ,your catalitic converter, muffler and other parts need to be replaced. Took it to another mech. He put a pint of lukus gas treatment,told me to fill the tank with higher octaine gas and run it in 4th gear .”
NHTSA complaint #11189820, filed 2019-03, 15 miles“I had trouble accelerating up a hill and stalling and turning off on the road. I took my vehicle to my Toyota dealership for inspection and was told that rodents or such type had chewed on the electrical wiring harness because of the insulation materials attractiveness. After been first offended, I then remembered seeing a squirrel near the vehicle I presumed innocently taking shade from the hot florida sun. During that time I parked my vehicle in my driveway outside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948012, filed 2017-01, 16,485 miles“Just notified of sudden acceleration. Hindsight - starting fall 2012 remote starter died,no warmup,my boyfriend and I experienced engine racing when van was cold multiple times,only way to stop it was hand control brake,foot brake was not enough. Planned to have checked but dec.1 2012 at the tanger outlet mall in canonsburg pa. I am paraplegic,my minivan is modified with foldout ramp- passenger side sliding door for wheelchair and then I transfer into the drivers seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507437, filed 2013-04, 16,875 miles“This is regards to my 2008 Toyota Sienna le fwd 8 passenger minivan. On 12/21/2014 my van dropped dead in the middle of busy gunbarrell rd in chattanooga tn. Following up with the diagonostics on the vehicle it was detected that the fuel pump had failed. Since I bought this vehicle as certified used from Toyota in 03/2010 I was confident that this part is covered but to my frustration - Toyota said the fuel pump is classified as an electrical system and unfortunately other than their hybrid models it is not covered by any type warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672643, filed 2015-01, 99,200 miles“All of the sudden when I was driving on the highway (2008 Sienna limited awd) last two week it suddenly stopped while I was driving at 75 MPH. With not prior signs of malfunction before the incident. I tried to start it up but it didn't work. (august 1, 680 south bond al costa blvd is where my car broke down) so we towed the car to the sunnyvale Toyota. They said they would give us a report of what went wrong . Turns out the fuel pump doesn't work, and they don't know why because it is a independent part, I consulted a professional auto mechanic for a second opinion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350180, filed 2010-08, 30,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 21% |
| 2019 | 13 | 28% |
| 2018 | 13 | 18% |
| 2017 | 17 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 49 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
29 complaintsTires
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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