2015 Toyota Sienna
2015 model shown · Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0

Minivans · XL30 generation

2017 Toyota Sienna: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 78 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,601 to own, including $2,150 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Sienna.

Reliability

78/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,150

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,772

$13,880 – $17,665, estimate

Recalls

10

on record

Owner complaints

157

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$802
Engine & cooling$651
Electrical system$186
Driver-assist & stability$153
Steering$117
Body, glass & interior$107

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Toyota Sienna

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (100/100) and the 2017 worst (78/100).

YearReliability
202088/100
201994/100
201884/100
201778/100
2016100/100
201581/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna a year to avoid?

No. It scores 78 out of 100, one of the more reliable minivans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna reliable?

It scores 78 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,150 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Toyota Sienna cost to own?

About $14,601 over 5 years: $3,178 in lost value, $2,150 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,772 today.

What are the best years of the Toyota Sienna?

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (100/100) and the 2017 worst (78/100).

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Sienna have?

10 recalls on record with NHTSA.