2015 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Toyota Sienna, 5% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 2 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.
“Wheelchair van conversion gone wrong. I have it documented. The state of ohio spent $109 thousand I spent $40 thousand. The van is not safe to drive. I have documents from the Toyota dealer that the steering turn more left than turns to the right. I have more documents.”
NHTSA complaint #11203230, filed 2019-04, 1,300 miles“I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna se. I am currently at 49092 miles and am purchasing my third set of tires. The tire wear on this vehicle is abnormally high. I have purchased high quality tires (bridgestone 80k warranty, and michelin 60k). First set of factory issued tires were worn down to 3/32-4/32 in 24000 miles, second set was used to 4/32 in 25000 miles. Vehicle is driven under normal conditions, both highway and city driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142399, filed 2018-10, 49,000 miles“When I get into the Sienna in a parking spot (stationery) and twist the key in the ignition the vehicle starts but the electronic steering does not work. This happens intermittantly. I have to sit there and let the vehicle run for awhile before the steering kicks in. The steering wheel is basically locked and difficult to turn. My greatest fear is that the steering wheel will lock up on me while I am driving and will not be able to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #11097977, filed 2018-05, 1,000 miles“I have a brand new Toyota Sienna and the tires seem to start showing sign of wearing off in 6 months, as if it has alignment issues or something. The car does not pull to one side or anything. The dealership told me that it could be the tire pressure that needs to be kept up and they said that the tire pressure indicator is not good enough to make sure if the pressure is good? Also they told me that the tires these days are softer so they don't last as long? This all seems a little hard for me to believe. Oem tire warranty up to 60k but not last long . …”
NHTSA complaint #11045856, filed 2017-11, 39,000 miles“2015 Toyota Sienna xle 44,802 miles. Hear clunk noise when turning the steering wheel during low speed or stationary. Took it to the dealer and they found excessive clearance between intermediate shaft and rack and pinion mating teeth causing the noise. They recommend to replace the intermediate shaft and quote me almost $800 for it for parts and labor. I declined. I am surprised this is happen to Toyota, the reason I bought Toyota is because its reliability. If I know things going to break just after the warranty is over, I won't buy Toyota. There are other brands cheaper brand that do that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231675, filed 2019-07, 44,802 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 6% |
| 2008 | 33 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 61 | 6% |
| 2005 | 79 | 7% |
| 2004 | 159 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Sienna
61 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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