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

Minivans · XL30 generation

2018 Toyota Sienna: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 84 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,352 to own, including $1,655 in repairs.

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

Reliability

84/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,655

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$16,993

$14,953 – $19,032, estimate

Recalls

7

on record

Owner complaints

72

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$639
Engine & cooling$474
Electrical system$136
Driver-assist & stability$128
Body, glass & interior$83
Steering$79

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 2018 Toyota Sienna a year to avoid?

No. It scores 84 out of 100, one of the more reliable minivans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna reliable?

It scores 84 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,655 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2018 Toyota Sienna cost to own?

About $14,352 over 5 years: $3,424 in lost value, $1,655 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,993 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 2018 Toyota Sienna have?

7 recalls on record with NHTSA.