2005 Toyota Sienna Engine Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- crankshaft pulley · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- radiator leak · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle started to lose power for a few seconds and the esc warning indicator flashed. The contact stated that the failure occurred every day when exiting the highway for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to team toyota of princeton (2871 us-1, lawrenceville, nj, 08648) to be diagnosed, but they could not replicate the…
ODI 11222737
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle slowed down and lost power. The traction control warning light illuminated. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
ODI 11299493
Engine
Emissions fail, pre mature failure of catalytic converters (2) , part not lasting ,subject to premature rusting , a problem for most of toyota cars
ODI 11205218
Engine · Steering
Crankshaft pulley safety recall - 2005 toyota sienna -recall # 11v539000 more vehicles possibly affected than stated in recall notice. Dealer stated vin did not fall in range of recall, although the defective crankshaft pulley part stamped with mark has been identified on my vehicle. Burning smell related to drive belt while driving and abnormal engine noise. Upon replacing new drive belt, the crankshaft pulley was…
ODI 10924648
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal smoke odor emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10924632
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stability control off warning light illuminated and engine would surge, the rpms would decrease and the vehicle would jerk to the left. The contact indicated that the failure would occur for approximately 10 seconds. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10905685
Engine · Steering
My car has the exact symptoms for a recall involving a crankshaft pulley, yet my vin is apparently not involved with that recall. My engine model 3mz-fe is involved with the recall yet toyota service dealerships and toyota customer experience both say it isn't. Currently my car is not safe to drive according to the service dealership and a fee of roughly $800 awaits me. I do not understand how my make, model, model…
ODI 10846146
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
TESTING
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789498
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
TESTING
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789493
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on 4 lane highway, i began to smell burning rubber, then noticed that the battery discharge indicator light came on. Found that the serpentine belt driving the alternator and compressor had been shredded and was hanging to the ground. Upon a closer look, the crankshaft pulley had failed (it had come apart). It appeared that the outer ring had separated from the rubber inner ring of the pulley and the…
ODI 10680927
Engine · Steering
First, i noticed some oil stains on my drive way, then i drove my minivan to a local toyota car dealer for check up and routine oil change. Next day, i noticed a bigger oil stain. Anyway, i had an appointment and have to drive my minivan to my dentist office, on the highway, i saw smoke came out of my front hood. Then, i drove it to the same toyota dealer afterwards. It was quite scary driving and seeing smoke came…
ODI 10599056
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound and felt an abmornal motion in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine supports failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10966319
Engine · Power Train
The transmission in our 2005 toyota sienna xle failed at about 110k miles. *tr
ODI 10641339
Engine
I was driving home from work, after merge from rte 20 into rte 9, i drove up hill, about 50 yards to my street, i saw smoke behind my van, i did not see any warning light from my driving panel, my van was still running smoothly, so i decided to drive to my house (about 150 yards) away, after i parked my van, i saw smoke coming out from hood, and a long leaking oil track along the street. I checked my engine oil, it…
ODI 10508985
Body · Engine
Catalyst system failed/ not working properly. The left rear door has failed, the cable not working at all. The door does not slide, gets stuck when your trying to open it. *tr
ODI 10508371
Engine
Under toyota's customer support program, a technical service bulletin was put out saying that 2005 toyota siennas had faulty radiators that cracked in cold weather and could lead to coolant leakage and subsequent engine seizure (safety report #0506). When the weather started getting cold this winter, my radiator cracked and i needed to be repaired as the engine was running extremely hot. When i found this bulletin…
ODI 10490121
Engine
During the timing belt and water pump replacement, toyota technician found radiator had a small leak and suggested to call toyota company . Toyota representative from company informed the radiators had problems for 2005 sienna but they will not be able to fix it because mileage is more than 75000 or vehicle is more than 7 years old. *tr
ODI 10522430
Engine · Steering
During inspection and repair of other vehicle recalls, it was determined that power steering assembly was severely leaking fluids, that radiator was leaking in 3 places, and air conditioning coils hoses\brackets were corroded and cracked due to manufacturer using two dissimilar metals (such as steel bolts in aluminum assembly) and thereby requiring immediate replacement for safety. Toyota dealership upon inspection…
ODI 10467041
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact was driving 70 mph when the timing belt fractured with no warning. The contact was not able to exit the road. Law enforcement officers were called to the scene to help the contact push the car off the roadway. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that they were unable to assist with the repairs. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where…
ODI 10458483
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated the vehicle abnormally accelerate as she had just taken the gear shift out of park.. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10455092
Engine
~2007, radiator leak, engine heated up - almost fire ~2008, radiator leak, engine heated up - almost fire ~2011, radiator leak, engine heated up ~2014, radiator leak radiator failure has occurred for every two years. Almost in fire for multiple times! Driver is constantly under danger of fire. Toyota customer service responded by offering a $200-300 credit, suggesting toyota knows there is something wrong for such…
ODI 10721285