Used 2012 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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saljack, Vancouver, WA, 03/14/2012
Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful
My biggest concern in purchasing a minivan was gas mileage. I calibrated the odometer against my GPS (it was perfect!), and then waited until the vehicle had reached 1000 miles. Then I carefully measured fuel consumption for our "around town" (we live in a suburb, so our "around town" doesn't have lots of stop and go), and cross country on open roads. I noted that the mileage computer is exceptionally accurate...within .1 mpg of my calculated mpg. The results: Our town driving...22-23 mpg Highway (under the best circumstances possible)...26-27 mpg. Basically, for a vehicle of this size and power, and with an EPA rating of 18/25, I think this is pretty good, and I am satisfied.
Very impressed with 2012 Sienna LE 8-psg V6
bigedmundsfan, Bethlehem, PA, 02/07/2012
Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
When my Odyssey died (transmission problem) I've decided to test drive a Sienna. Love it and bought it, and two weeks later I do not regret the decision (options: towing prep, floor mats, anti-theft.) The drive (handling and ease of turns) is excellent which is what I have not expected. The seats are very roomy and even the second-row middle-seat is fairly comfortable, the third-row bench's ability to recline is a nice touch. Ride is so comfortable that you don't feel like you're driving at a high speed so if you are a speedster, keep an eye on your speedometer. Acceleration is decent for a minivan and overall I would say it really up its game to rival Honda Odyssey.
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2nd Sienna
S Malone, Chula Vista, CA, 10/23/2018
updated 10/27/2020
Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Loved my 2006 Sienna, but when it needed a very expensive AC repair, and the fabric on the drivers side ripped, I opted to buy a new 2012 model. Once again I loved the Sienna, but I noticed a couple of lesser quality interior items. This model disappointed me with its poor door seals that let a lot of dirt into the interior frame. The cabin also seems noisier due to the lousy seals. I also had a rubber window seal break loose on the drivers side, and Toyota wanted $150 to fix it. Then the plastic surround on the drivers seat split and had to be held together with duct tape. When you pay $30,000 for a car, you expect better quality than that! This year, both side CV boots went bad, and these are very expensive repairs. I'll hold onto this car for a couple more years, but unless Toyota improves the interior, I'm not sure I'll buy another Sienna, although I did like Toyota best of all the minivans I tried.
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Sienna after 2 years
tater_skins, San Jose, CA, 08/19/2014
Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
After two years the 2012 Sienna is doing its job. There have not been any quality issues and my kids love having their own sliding doors. Here are some things to consider if you are looking at getting this used. 1) This vehicle eats tires. Even rotating every 5k like recommended and it'll probably need a new set at 25k. 2) Drivers seat arm rest is way too high, and doesn't even line up with the rest built into the door! So uncomfortable it is not used 3) I infrequently pull a trailer weighing roughly 2500lbs and the V6 is not a strong as I'd like. Van is rated for 3500lbs, that would be a stretch with any hills. 4) Gas mileage never lives up to billing. In MN winters it gets 16mpg combined
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chuckfromli, Mount Vernon, NY, 05/19/2012
Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
This report is after just 800+ miles, four tanks of gas, and one hand washing. The van is very quiet and comfortable. The powertrain, especially the transmission, is very smooth. Steering is silky smooth also. I'm happy with the purchase. Although you can't see any of the four corners of the van from the drivers seat, it does feel a lot more responsive and tossable than the 2004 we have.