2013 Toyota Sienna
The Verdict
The 2013 Toyota Sienna has 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (105 complaints) and electrical (39 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 58/100, it earns a "Proceed with Caution" rating. If you're shopping for a Toyota Sienna, consider the 2020 model year which has 80% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Proceed with Caution
About average for complaint volume. Research the specific issues before buying.
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The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 184 | 37 | 18 | 78 | 61 |
| 2001 | 100 | 19 | 23 | 38 | 7 |
| 2002 | 105 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 16 |
| 2003 | 71 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 14 |
| 2004 | 1605 | 84 | 185 | 104 | 82 |
| 2005 | 854 | 64 | 117 | 46 | 46 |
| 2006 | 525 | 66 | 366 | 21 | 38 |
| 2007 | 199 | 25 | 55 | 63 | 21 |
| 2008 | 244 | 38 | 49 | 62 | 35 |
| 2009 | 144 | 3 | 39 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010 | 111 | 8 | 26 | 11 | 16 |
| 2011 | 265 | 27 | 239 | 37 | 27 |
| 2012 | 103 | 8 | 103 | 15 | 15 |
| 2013 | 105 | 11 | 39 | 13 | 13 |
| 2014 | 104 | 9 | 23 | 20 | 5 |
| 2015 | 131 | 16 | 47 | 20 | 10 |
| 2016 | 53 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 59 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 33 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 5 |
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Complaints
The electric sliding door cable broke due to unknown reason and the door partially opened and will not open even manually now.
"The vehicle suffered a critical failure of the shift interlock safety system. After parking in a driveway, the ignition key was able to be fully turned to the 'off' position and removed from the ignition cylinder, even though the transmission was not successfully secured in 'Park.' After the key was removed and I and went into the house the van rolled away. It traveled downhill, crashed through a fence, and collided with a residential structure, causing significant property damage to the house and vehicle. This failure could potentially cause serious injury or death and this was the first time that it had occurred and is exhibiting the same failure as described. Immediately following the collision, video evidence was recorded showing the key in hand while the dashboard indicators and shifter remained out of the 'Park' position. This indicates the safety mechanism designed to prevent key removal unless the vehicle is in 'Park' failed to operate, creating a life-safety rollaway hazard."
Driver side back passenger door would not open or close properly. The door opened while driving on the road. It did t want to shut. It was difficult to get it shut once I stopped.
I was at a red traffic light. I pressed the brake pedal. The vehicle wouldn't stop. The engine was revving. This happened twice within a month.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,535, and after researching the Carfax Report, the contact discovered that the mileage was 332,216.
The seller selling vehicle to me with incorrect miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 146,377. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 34,428, but the Carfax mileage was 238,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,800 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 260,000.
2013 Toyota sienna van sliding doors. Driver sliding door opened on its own while driving down the road. Passenger side door will not open from the inside. This is a danger to my daughter who sits in the backseat if the door opens while I’m driving down the highway. Or she can’t get out because it will not open
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 100,000 and at the time of checking the insurance, it was discovered that the mileage was 207,000.
Two Front Tires 235/55R18 100V wore down to completely unsafe condiotion and had to be replaced. Tires were on vehicle less than 8 months and had less than 10K miles on them.
Water leaks to the driver and passenger floor when it rains, it seems a leak is coming from the windshield area, touching the car hood
Pressed the button to open the rear passenger sliding door and it would open. When opened manually it would open only about 12 inches. Then when we were driving on the highway the door opened on its own. The door had to be manually closed and now it will not open. This is now a safety concern that in the event of a crash passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle or the door could open again while driving.
Sienna had recall on airbags that were fixed. I have a warning dashboard light that says there is an issue with my airbags and the seat belt light is on. According to the dealer there is an issue with the computer board. They purposed to fix the issue at 800.00 dollars. This is a safety issue due to the expensive cost to fix this. The dealer already had to replace the airbags and now there is something wrong with the computer board and currently I do not have airbags.
POWER SLIDING REAR DOORS OPENED WHILE DRIVING, PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOORS LOCKING MECHANSIM ON BOTH SIDES, FRONT AND THE REAR LOCKS
The side door opens well driving and there are kids in the van. Has happen 3 times.
Sliding door will lock and not open when prompted, manually or electrically, sometimes it will pop open
I had sever car accident while I am 7 months pregnant including my 5 years old sons . During the accident my airbag was not deployed which lead me hematoma in my uterus. That car is totally losses and the accident was severe .Thank God we put the sit belt and even if the frontdash board hit me bad . I will attach all the details of the accident and the police report. We tried to submit our complaint to Toyota and they refused to help .As if the air bug should not supposed to deploy with that kind of severe accident they say they don’t use this information .
The 2GR-FE engine on my Sienna has experienced a front timing cover leak. It's slowly leaking oil out of my vehicle and I'm afraid it will get worst over time. My vehicle has less than 100K miles and if the leak persists, I down want my vehicle breaking down and leaving me stranded.
Sunroof shattered while driving.
181 total