2005 Toyota Sienna Reliability
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has 1,130 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and latches, locks & linkages. Compared with nearby Sienna model years (2003–2007), 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
1,130
NHTSA owner complaints
12
Recall campaigns
39
Complaints citing a crash
8
Complaints citing a fire
2005 Toyota Sienna complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year, filed between 2005 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 499 | 44% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 135 | 12% |
| Seat belts | 83 | 7% |
| Steering | 79 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 68 | 6% |
| Tires | 68 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 65 | 6% |
| Speed control / throttle | 62 | 5% |
2005 Toyota Sienna recalls
12 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2005 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | 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 standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 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,… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | 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 Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4,… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | 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, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011… |
| 17V657000 | Oct 18, 2017 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without… |
How the 2005 compares with nearby Sienna years
Verdicts compare these Sienna model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 | 1 | Latches, locks & linkages | Better year |
| 2004 | 2,062 | 10 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2005 (this page) | 1,130 | 12 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 11 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2007 | 364 | 10 | Body structure | Caution |
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 2005 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.
- Seat belts: pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 12 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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2005 Toyota Sienna reliability FAQ
Is the 2005 Toyota Sienna reliable?
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has 1,130 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and latches, locks & linkages. Compared with nearby Sienna model years (2003–2007), 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 2005 Toyota Sienna problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Toyota Sienna are body structure (499), latches, locks & linkages (135), seat belts (83), steering (79). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2005 Toyota Sienna have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2005 Toyota Sienna, including 05V327000 (seat belts) and 08V244000 (body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2005 Toyota Sienna compare with the 2004 and 2006 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2004 has 2,062 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2006 has 1,017 complaints and 11 recalls (avoid). The 2005 has 1,130 complaints and 12 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2005 Toyota Sienna?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2005 Sienna, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.