2008 Toyota Sienna Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 9%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 9% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Sienna side door cannot open. My son would not be able to escape the vehicle if a problem in an accident. Dealer said there is no recall but the door cannot even be opened manually. This would be a $1500-2000 repair which as a single mom is not an option for me. I do not feel something as significant as ability to escape a vehicle should fall on the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #11141426, filed 2018-10, 138,000 miles“Power sliding door won't open or closed. Looks like the cable is messing up. Called Toyota and they said no recall only a addition to the warranty. 9 years or 120,000 miles. My van has way over 120,000 miles! That stinks! This may cost over $1,000 to repair. I look online and thousands of people having issues! Should be a recall!”
NHTSA complaint #10853629, filed 2016-04, 207,700 miles“Struts on the rear door are failing. The door comes down whenever it wants to. This is a safety issue and very dangerous. I see you have had a recall already but it doesn't list my specific year. Failing struts in 2008 are failing. I want Toyota to fix this for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10939725, filed 2017-01, 89,000 miles“Sliding door which is supposed to not close when someone comes in between is faulty since the purchase which came to me that it should happen. I had complaint to Toyota to see whether it is recall! No answer yet, I hope it is not happening to anyone else?”
NHTSA complaint #10787008, filed 2015-10, 15,000 miles“Cable mechanism on both power sliding doors broke. The cables have snapped. One door is jammed shut and is unable to open. I hear the motor working, but I see the cables on the outside of the van and I see the cables snapped in half.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 29 | 18% |
| 2020 | 6 | 16% |
| 2019 | 9 | 20% |
| 2018 | 14 | 19% |
| 2017 | 27 | 17% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 48 | 21% |
| 2014 | 28 | 17% |
| 2013 | 33 | 18% |
| 2012 | 28 | 11% |
| 2011 | 64 | 10% |
| 2010 | 27 | 16% |
| 2009 | 37 | 18% |
| 2008 | 38 | 9% |
| 2007 | 34 | 9% |
| 2006 | 59 | 6% |
| 2005 | 58 | 5% |
| 2004 | 107 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Sienna
117 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
29 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 31, 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