Used 2004 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Good, solid vehicle
Have owned our 2004 for almost 4 yrs. now. Have about 47,000 miles on it. It is built very well in terms of ride quality and noise. There have been two reliability issues, both of which were covered under warranty, a window motor and a speed sensor. The original tires were cheap garbage and lasted only about 40K. The best replacement is for them is the Yokohama's, a steal at about $100 each installed. The Yokohama's are rated for 80K. My only complaint with this vehicle is the gas mileage. We have averaged 17.7 MPG since new, and this is a mix of suburban and highway driving. It will get 25-26 MPG at 60-65 MPH, but only about 22-23 MPG at 75-80 MPH. Otherwise, safe, comfortable, reliable.
Thought Toyota stood for high quality
We purchased our Sienna thinking that we would have many happy carefree miles in a high quality vehicle. What we found was issues with the traction control that locked up our wheels and required significant repairs not once but twice. In addition we had an overheated radiator (later recalled). In total this vehicle was a bust - will never buy a Toyota again.
- LE 7-Passenger Passenger MinivanMSRP: $5,500167 mi away
- XLE 7-Passenger Passenger MinivanMSRP: $5,995169 mi away
- CEMSRP: $4,495175 mi away
Be wary
I have read many positive reviews of the Sienna but ever since I bought this car in 2003 it has been a money pit. I have replaced the tires...twice! Also, last spring replaced the radiator and now the auto shop tells me I need to sink another $500 into the axle shaft. I hate this car.
What happened to toyota quality?
We're not aggressive or rough drivers, using a minivan for what it was intended, and we have followed all maintenance plans through local toyota dealer. Our experience has been miserable: First year, sliding doors rattled incessantly. Had to have door seals replaced (actually missing). 2nd year, catalytic converter went out, somehow causing traction control malfunction in snow storm. 3rd year: Power sliding door motor burned out. Out of warranty. Dealer provided parts, we paid for labor. Into 4th year now, cracked radiator, torn CV boots, intermittent/shorting rear heater controls. This is worse than the 1998 Dodge Caravan we traded in!!! Looking for something different now.
Sold back at a big loss
What a terrible experience we had to endure! The van was recalled for a gas tank replacement. Two months after that, it experienced a serious gas leak problem causing the engine to suddenly stop. Neither the dealer nor Toyota headquarter bothered to take the responsibility. We sold the van back to the dealer for a $5K loss - amazing. We decided to lose the money than to risk our lives. We were fortunate the incident occured in a residential area when the van speed was only about 5 miles per hour. Had the gas leak occured on the freeway, the outcome could have been much worse.