2005 Toyota Sienna Review
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
If you want Lexus-like luxury in your family hauler, the Sienna has your number. With tons of innovative features and even more available options, this Toyota is one of our top recommendations to buyers shopping in the minivan segment.
Pros
Smooth ride, refined V6, fold-flat 60/40 third-row seat, seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations, great fuel economy, available all-wheel drive.
Cons
A bit too much lean in the corners, seat comfort and noise isolation could be better, expensive option packages.
What's New for 2005
XLE and XLE Limited models now offer a power-adjustable passenger seat.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Do Not Buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Sienna LE 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
From day one anything that could go wrong did. Replaced battery in 3 months, brakes and rotors at 28K miles, tires 30K, miles, door hinge broke, sliding door hinges rattled, seat belts locked up, struts and mounts replaced @ 60K, transmission and torque converter problems start at 45K, at 94K are terrible, still have extended warranty so of course Toyota can find nothing wrong with it. Have also replaced fuel speed sensor, rear air vent goes on and off by itself. Toyota won't fix that either. (guess I have to wait until the extended warranty is up) Windshield whistles??? Very, very, frustrating. Let's not forget replacing the spark plugs 35K miles too soon. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON AN EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!
Favorite Features
Comfort, I love the ride.
Suggested Improvements
Stand behind your product! When something needs repaired, fix it even if it is covered by an extended warranty!!! Serve your customer, not the extended warranty company! Improve the wind noise.
2005 Sienna Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Sienna LE 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Thought Toyota would stand behind their vehicles better. Have had on and off problems with the airbag sensors for 3 years, ultimately cost $3500 to resolve the bad wiring harness. Toyota National said too bad, you aren't in warranty and since this is your first Toyota, you are not brand loyal yet. Will go somewhere else on the next vehicle. Disappointed. Hard to believe in this economy they have too many customers and can show that level of disinterest.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Door Horrors
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Sienna LE 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Not only did the side sliders break, but now the driver's door hinges broke. Dealer advises that Toyota extended the warranty to 100K due to the problem. Glad the door didn't fall off on the freeway before they told us. Also the Rear lift somehow is tweaked. Now, all that for a car that has taken children to church, school, and me to work locally. Car never was in an accident. I am super easy on a car. So much for Toyota quality.
Favorite Features
Its a mini-van.
Suggested Improvements
Toyota, pay attention to quality builds. Advise customers of something so minor as a safety concern, like a driver's door that breaks off!!! Sheesh!!!
Clunking
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Sienna LE 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Off the lot, the rear AC did not work. Then the driver door was replaced as part of the recall (note that we had had problems with the door, but were told repeatedly that nothing was wrong). At 2 years with the Sienna, noted a clunking sound when turning. Toyota service department found no problem. Clunking persisted for the next 2 years. Now, have had to replace the rack ($1200). No more clunking, although service department states that the two were not related.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Sienna XLE 1995 Experience
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Sienna XLE 7 Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This has been the best car we've ever owned (I bought my first car in 1956). It has been extremely reliable. My only expenses have been for new tires and a new battery. I do nearly all my own maintenance. I follow all recommended maintenance recommended in the car's manual.
Favorite Features
Comfort, flexibility, reliability, looks.
Suggested Improvements
None. The best car we've ever owned!
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