Is the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen reliable?

Our reliability score for the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is 8/10 (80/100), which puts it as strongly reliable. Most owners report 200,000+ miles with proper maintenance. RepairPal rates it 4/5.

How much does it cost to own a Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen per year?

Total estimated annual ownership cost for a Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is approximately $2,414 for a 25-year-old male driver. This includes fuel at current US average prices, insurance, scheduled maintenance, tires, and oil changes. The 40-year-old female estimate is $2,194.

What is the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen gas mileage?

EPA combined fuel economy for the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is 19 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.

What years does the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen cover?

This generation of the Toyota Sienna was sold from 2004 to 2010.

Is the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen safe?

Our safety score for the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is 8/10 (80/100), which means it is reasonably safe, with most modern active safety features. IIHS rates the crash protection acceptable. NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Is the Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen a good first car?

Not according to our criteria. Good first cars need a safety score 7.5+, insurance under $2,200/yr for a 25-year-old male, repairability score 7.0+, low rollover risk, and compact dimensions. The Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen misses on at least one of these.

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Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen

04-10 · Toyota Sienna

87out of 100

The Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is a reliable 8-passenger family hauler powered by the proven 2GR V6 — one of the highest-mileage minivans available in the used market.

Scores last updated: January 1, 2025

Score breakdown

80/ 100Reliability×2.5 84/ 100True Annual Cost×2.0 80/ 100Safety×2.5 100/ 100Practicality×2.0 100/ 100Repairability×1.0

74/ 100Long-Distance Comfort

25/ 100Enthusiast Appeal

Outstanding reliability and practicality. Safety score limited by older platform without standard ESC. Practicality is near-maximum for any vehicle on the list.

Our take

What it really is

A 7 or 8-seat minivan with the Toyota 2GR V6 and a reputation for hitting 250k miles without major drama. The sliding door motors and AC evaporator are the items to check.

Why it's on this list

The 2nd gen Sienna is among the most reliable 8-passenger vehicles ever built. A clean 2007-2010 with under 150k miles is a genuinely good long-term buy.

The honest trade-offs

Sliding door motor wear is common ($300-600). No ESC standard on base models. The 2004-2005 AWD system had early reliability issues.

What to buy and what to avoid

The 2007-2010 with the 2GR V6. LE or XLE trim for power sliding doors. Inspect the AC evaporator and listen for sliding door motor noise.

Annual cost of ownership

Regular fuel. Toyota 2GR-FE V6 is one of the most proven family hauler engines available.

Fuel (12k mi)

$1,950 (USD)^[5]

Maintenance

$554 (USD)^[1]

Tires (prorated)

$480 (USD)

Insurance (25yr male)

$1,300 (USD)^[8]

Insurance (40yr female)

$1,080 (USD)^[8]

Total (25yr male)

$2,414 (USD)

Total (40yr female)

$2,194 (USD)

Key specs

MPG combined

19^[5]

MPG city / hwy

17 / 24^[5]

Tank

20 gal^[5]

Engine

3.5L V6

Horsepower

266 hp

Torque

245 lb-ft

Seats

Cargo (behind 2nd row)

39.1 cu ft

Cargo max

148.9 cu ft

Tow capacity

3,500 lbs

Ground clearance

6.5"

Stock tires

225/60R17

Body

Minivan

Rear seats

Folds flat

3rd row

Folds flat

Safety

NHTSA overall

4/5 ★^[2]

Rollover risk

22.5%^[2]

IIHS rating

Acceptable^[4]

ESC standard

Driver assists

None standard

Rust vulnerability

Overall severity

Minimal

Frame rust risk

Minimal

Salt belt impact

Moderate

Excellent rust resistance. Lower body panels worth checking in heavy salt use.

Known issues by mileage

60,000-100,000 Miles (97,000-161,000 KM)

Sliding door motor wearMinor$450 (USD)

Power sliding doors fail to open or close. $300-600.

60,000-100,000 Miles (97,000-161,000 KM)

AC evaporator failureModerate$800 (USD)

Loss of cooling. $600-1,000 repair.

Best and worst years

Best years

2007Mid-gen refresh; resolved early reliability issues
2008Strong reliability; 2GR V6 fully proven
2010Final year; best technology of the generation

Years to avoid

2004First year; AWD system issues most prevalent
2005Early AWD reliability issues; avoid AWD trim from this year

Reliability data

RepairPal annual cost

$554 (USD)^[1]

Industry avg annual cost

$652 (USD)^[1]

RepairPal rating

4/5^[1]

Unscheduled visits/yr

0.3^[1]

Severe issue probability

12%^[1]

250k-mile survival

45%^[7]

Repairability

Headlight type

Halogen

DIY replacement cost

$25 (USD)

At major retailer

Yes

Headlight benchmark

10/10

Toyota 2GR-FE V6 is one of the most proven engines made. Parts are cheap and widely available.

References

Sources used to research and score this vehicle. Superscript numbers in the sections above link here.

[1]dataset
RepairPal
Annual maintenance cost, reliability rating, unscheduled visit frequency, severe issue probability
[2]government
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
Overall crash test stars, rollover risk %, rollover stars, frontal and side ratings
[3]government
NHTSA Technical Service Bulletins
Manufacturer-acknowledged technical issues and dealer fixes
[4]dataset
IIHS Safety Ratings
Small overlap, side impact, overall safety rating, Top Safety Pick status
[5]government
EPA Fuel Economy Guide
MPG city/highway/combined, fuel grade required, tank size
[6]forum thread
CarComplaints
Most complained-about model years, common failure patterns by year and mileage band
[7]dataset
iSeeCars Long-Term Reliability
250k-mile survival rate, depreciation curve, best age to buy used
[8]publication
Bankrate / Insurify Insurance Estimates
Insurance cost estimates by vehicle class and driver profile

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