2004 Toyota Sienna Reliability
The 2004 Toyota Sienna has 2,062 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and latches, locks & linkages. Compared with nearby Sienna model years (2002–2006), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Sienna's typical year, while the 2003 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
2,062
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
51
Complaints citing a crash
8
Complaints citing a fire
2004 Toyota Sienna complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 model year, filed between 2003 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 962 | 47% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 308 | 15% |
| Steering | 159 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 132 | 6% |
| Tires | 125 | 6% |
| Speed control / throttle | 111 | 5% |
| Seat belts | 98 | 5% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 89 | 4% |
2004 Toyota Sienna recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2004 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03V291000 | Aug 12, 2003 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | On certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safety's (iihs) 40 mph frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated. |
| 05V327000 | Jul 20, 2005 | Seat belts | On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models… |
| 08V244000 | Jun 3, 2008 | Body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate | Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. As the… |
| 09V023000 | Jan 16, 2009 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,501 early 2004 my Sienna vehicles. In the event the retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover is missing, the cover can interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal if the… |
| 09V234000 | Jun 25, 2009 | 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 loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | 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 safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 10V160000 | Apr 20, 2010 | Body structure | Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 Sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between August 7, 1997 and January 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland,… |
| 11V539000 | Nov 9, 2011 | Engine & cooling | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and Sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from June 1, 2004 through… |
| 13V429000 | Sep 26, 2013 | Powertrain / transmission — 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 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a… |
| 14V273000 | May 22, 2014 | Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,… |
How the 2004 compares with nearby Sienna years
Verdicts compare these Sienna model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 207 | 1 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2003 | 116 | 1 | Latches, locks & linkages | Better year |
| 2004 (this page) | 2,062 | 10 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 12 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 11 | Air bags | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2004 Toyota Sienna
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Doors and latches: open and lock every door, the liftgate or trunk and the hood from the key fob and by hand.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2004 Toyota Sienna reliability FAQ
Is the 2004 Toyota Sienna reliable?
The 2004 Toyota Sienna has 2,062 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and latches, locks & linkages. Compared with nearby Sienna model years (2002–2006), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Sienna's typical year, while the 2003 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2004 Toyota Sienna problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Toyota Sienna are body structure (962), latches, locks & linkages (308), steering (159), electrical system (132). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2004 Toyota Sienna have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2004 Toyota Sienna, including 03V291000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly) and 05V327000 (seat belts). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2004 Toyota Sienna compare with the 2003 and 2005 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2003 has 116 complaints and 1 recall (better year); the 2005 has 1,130 complaints and 12 recalls (avoid). The 2004 has 2,062 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2004 Toyota Sienna?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2004 Sienna, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.