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2008 Toyota Sienna Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Toyota Sienna has 9 recalls, 428 complaints.

9

Recalls

428

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

14V743000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ ...

16V396000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...

14V273000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registere...

13V429000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sien...

09V223000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED ...

10V036000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...

09V234000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOA...

10V035000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...

10V160000

STRUCTURE

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY ...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2008 Toyota Sienna w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

STRUCTURE
81
ENGINE
29
POWER TRAIN
29
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24
STEERING
15
TIRES
14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13

Problems by Component

Structure100Other49Engine42Electrical41Powertrain36Speed Control34Steering33Brakes22Tires15Airbags11Seat Belts11Visibility9Wheels9Suspension8Latches & Locks4

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 5, 2026FIRERELATEDThe contact owned a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while he was away, the fire departme...
Jul 16, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThrottle stuck while in reverse pulling out of a parking spot and accelerated resulting in backing i...
Feb 5, 2025STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI have had the traction control go on while driving on the highway even when I turn it off. Sometime...
Sep 26, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERODOMETER - FALSE - REPORTING -MONTANA TITLE - SIGNED AND NOTARIZED BY SELLER (CARVANA) "Federal and...
Apr 16, 2024ENGINEThe head gasket that was repaired failed and the radiator system also failed. Im not sure if these i...
Nov 4, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe material used by Toyota to manufacture the dash is breaking down. Toyota is aware of this issue...
Aug 24, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintend...
Jul 15, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIssues with VSC. The sensor alarm goes off when driving at more than 50 mph and slightly turning the...
Dec 15, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while pulling into a grocery store, he hea...
Dec 12, 2022STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESThe Vehicle VSC Engaged multiple times even at low speed of 30 mph under the road speed limit. The b...
Oct 26, 2022POWER TRAINThe transmission shift cable broke during parking. Although the transmission shift lever was moved ...
Sep 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEDriving on dry pavement in mountainous terrain the slip indicator light/sound activates temporarily ...
Aug 7, 2022SERVICE BRAKESVehicle starting beebing and automatically engaged abs braking on highway. Dry and clear.
Jun 30, 2022STEERINGThe traction control light is coming on during low speed turns on dry pavement.
Apr 12, 2022TIRESThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the sp...
Nov 10, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESAnti skid/slip malfunctions, Brakes are automatic applied while turning a corner. When this happen ...
Sep 2, 2021SERVICE BRAKESThe dashboard lights up. abs and traction control light, vsc and brake. It seems like the bushings b...
Jun 12, 2021STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES2008 Toyota Sienna. Driving down steep right turns, VSC light comes on, urgent beeping alarm and tir...
Apr 6, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLBRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN WET WEATHER WHEN ...
Apr 6, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINECAR SPEED VARIES WHEN DOING A MODERATE SPEED EXAMPLE 40 MPH SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE ITS ENGINE SLIPS AN...