Is the 2008 Toyota Sienna a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8/10
Solid choice for families, though be mindful of power door issues and potential transmission concerns.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Smooth and powerful V6 engine
- Good safety ratings
Cons
- Average fuel economy
- Some reports of transmission issues
- Power sliding door problems
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
17 mpg
Maintenance cost
$650/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Power sliding door failure
- Oil leaks from the engine
- Oxygen sensor malfunction
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (9)
The 2008 Toyota Sienna has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Structure (campaign 10V160000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 …
- 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 INSU…
- 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 BET…
- 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, I…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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