Used 2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger Minivan Review
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Great Ride But................
Ernest Armentrout, Central Square, NY, 01/03/2016
2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I would like to begin with this is a very nice minivan....lets keep that perspective. I did test drive many minivans and smaller SUV's. The Honda Pilot had some features that Toyota could look into (or charge for), and the Honda Odyssey. Almost all reviews gave the Odyssey the thumbs up over the very close second Sienna. However, as with most people looking for the bang for the … buck, the Sienna was that "bang"; far more soothing for the wallet. One of the biggest complaints I have (and many more as I read more blogs and posts) about the entire vehicle is the navigation system. Had I known how bad this system was, I would had just had the regular system installed and spent far less money on a double din system and had it installed which would have preformed much more friendly and accurately. On long driving highways the fact that the GPS indication is not as critical for exiting and simple turns. However, do not rely on the GPS image to get you somewhere in a city or crowded neighborhoods or subdivisions. The GPS indication lags, terribly, and despite the POP UP, if you are not already familiar with the area you are driving, you will have to turn around to go back......anyone operating this system will attest to that experience. Also with the technology that will tell the operator that the vehicle is moving and disables the ability to change or find POI's, can not distinguish there is someone located in the passenger seat and allow the passenger to perform what are routine and necessary inputs into the system. After all, the navigation system does not limit how fast you are going for safety purposes when exceeding the speed limit. In fact, this feature may actually cause you to become MORE distracted as you will most likely attempt to get the information from your cell phone. My $100 dollar TOMTOM is far more accessible and accurate than this system, Toyota should be having some serious discussions with the person or group that thought this was a good system.
Would like to end on a positive word. I like my Sienna, I am a grandfather, a bowler, a golfer and traveler, and for that reason, I do like this vehicle. Who would of thought after living my entire life, with five kids, after they grown and move away, I would be driving a minivan.......
AWD Sienna Great for Snow and Road Trips
Paul, Shingle Springs, CA, 03/13/2018
2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Update 3/22/2024 - 102, 650 miles. Nothing new to report. No mechanical issues, the vehicle is doing great. I would like to point out that I consider the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires I bought almost four years ago to be the best tires I've ever had - particularly for someone that drives in the snow a lot. I have put 47,000 miles on them so far. They are good on the highway, good in … rain, and in the snow they are far better than any "all season" tires out there. In the snow they are almost as good as a dedicated winter snow tire like a Michelin X-Ice, which I used to use in the winter. The dedicated winter tire has an edge on super icy roads, but overall the Cross Climates are a fantastic option.
Update 3/21/2023 - 92,125 miles. Still no real problems. During the 80,000 service the dealer reported a small leak at the water pump and recommended replacement. I had it replaced under the extended warranty to be safe. I was lucky to have the warranty since that is a pretty expensive job on this vehicle, like it is on a lot of transverse-mounted engines. Other than that, there have been no issues. We did a 3,000 mile road trip last summer with zero issues. Overall, I remain very satisfied with this vehicle.
Update 3/18/2021 - a COVID year, no long trips, I am up to 69,000 miles. Zero problems. Have been on a couple of ski trips this winter - I did put Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires on - awesome tires! They are nearly the equal of dedicated snow tires, yet are great on dry highways and great in the rain. My Sienna with these tires feels incredibly sure-footed. I am still impressed with this vehicle for the utility, comfort, versatility and value it provides. I am looking forward to driving it for 200,000 miles!
Update 3/17/2020 - I am up to 61,000 miles. Still no issues. Although - one potential area of weakness seems to be the front brakes. After a lot of hard mountain driving (a lot of steep downhills), I noticed the shimmy under breaking again. I had the rotors turned and everything is fine. I was told I've only got one more turning of the rotors available. I think Toyota should have put heavier duty (larger rotors) front brakes on the Sienna. That's my two cents.
I bought this vehicle as my primary ski trip and road trip transportation. After years of using a 4wd pickup (old Tundra), which served me well on ski trips, I wanted more room and comfort. And I wanted a vehicle that got better mpg and was better for long road trips. The Sienna with AWD hits the mark really well. I've seen reviews that say the interior isn't as comfortable as some other minivans, or that the interior is not up to par - but to me it is super comfortable, practical and well built. I am not comparing it to a Mercedes (which I've never owned), but I think a lot of people go overboard with their criticisms. This is a solid, comfortable driving and practical vehicle - especially if you venture out on snowy, icy roads a lot like I do. I recently got back from a week long trip to Utah for skiing - I drove from northern California - with five passengers, six counting me, all our ski and snowboard gear and it was a wonderful ride. I put a large cargo box on top for trips - which is great for carrying all sorts of stuff. With dedicated winter tires, the Sienna performed flawlessly in the snow - even conquering a very steep, snow and ice covered driveway up to lodge where we were staying. I run snow tires in the winter - and with those tires the Sienna is unstoppable in anything but super deep snow where I could bottom out. It IS a minivan, not a performance sport SUV, so it does sway a bit in corners, but that is totally manageable. And it is not an off-road vehicle. The ride is very comfortable and it has plenty of power and will cruise all day at 85 mph. I love this thing! I pull the second row seats and replace them with some home-made wooden boxes - which creates a big mattress platform with storage room underneath, and the Sienna becomes a mini-camper. Awesome. Great highway cruiser.
Update: Another 11,000 miles have passed with the Sienna and it continues to impress me. I've had no mechanical issues. There was a safety recall on the electric sliding doors which the dealer handled. I was getting some front end vibrations under heavy braking - had the front pads replaced and rotors turned and all is well. We drove the Sienna on a 2000 mile road trip to Yellowstone and it was super comfortable - we used it as a camper a couple of nights. I remain really satisfied with this vehicle. I think it provides great value for the money.
Update 3/17/2020 - I am up to 61,000 miles. Still no issues. Although - one potential area of weakness seems to be the front brakes. After a lot of hard mountain driving (a lot of steep downhills), I noticed the shimmy under breaking again. I had the rotors turned and everything is fine. I was told I've only got one more turning of the rotors available. I think Toyota should have put heavier duty (larger rotors) front brakes on the Sienna. That's my two cents.
SAYONARA TOYOTA
Raymond, Las Vegas, NV, 06/27/2020
2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I bought 3 Toyota Sienna and enjoy the practicality and comfort of the minivan every day. I was looking forward in acquiring the new 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid after seeing a reportage on You Tube.
Well, that is not going to happen. I will NOT BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA when time comes to replace my present transportation.
Here is why.
A few months back, the little gas tank door broke. That seems … to be a current problem with the Sienna. I went to my Toyota dealer and they wanted $350 to fix it. I found the cost quite excessive and went to a friend who welded the broken part. It works, but the door is not well adjusted anymore.
Recently, Toyota sent me a letter saying that if I encountered such problem, they will fix it for free. It seems that they had to do it following a class action settlement.
Great, I thought that was very nice from Toyota to stand behind their product.
When I went to my dealer, they said the Toyota regional headquarter refuse to do the repair because of my repair. The dealer did not see any problem in fixing the gas tank door. It is just a lousy excuse to not do the repair and save an estimated $200.00 cost to fix it.
Here is why it is a stupid decision from Toyota. Toyota spend millions of dollars in advertising to bring new customers while it costs almost nothing to keep an existing customer. For a mere $200, Toyota has lost me and all the friends I enthusiastically recommended to buy Toyota.
It is said that it takes one bad review to lose 10 prospects, but it takes 10 good reviews to gain one prospect. All of that for a ridiculously small amount of $200 which is a drop in Toyota global business.
Toyota, their cars, their buildings, their reputation, their employees, everything and everyone are depending on one thing and one thing ONLY……………………happy customers.
If Toyota thinks they are too big to fail and can make they repeat customers unhappy, they should think again. No company is too big to fall.
Minivan mom
Heather Snyder, Newnan, GA, 10/11/2018
2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Think twice before wasting money on this minivan!! We have replaced our tires 3 times in the past 3 years!! I also had the sliding door fly open while I was driving with my daughter in the seat. Had to tie it shut with heavy string till I got it to dealership. I don't feel safe in this van at all!! I am paying 2 car payments worth of tires every 1 1/2 years. Trying to trade it in … now.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Toyota Sienna LE 7-Passenger Minivan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Available eight-passenger seating
- Pro:comfortable and far-sliding second-row seating
- Pro:high-quality interior
- Pro:user-friendly controls
- Pro:available all-wheel drive.
- Con:Second-row seats are awkward to remove.
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