Which years should I avoid for the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica?

For the Sienna, avoid 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. For the Pacifica, avoid 2005, 2017, 2018 and 2021, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.

Which model has more complaints overall?

The Pacifica has 6,077 total complaints (434 per model year) versus the Sienna's 5,142 total complaints (321 per model year), though NHTSA data is not sales-normalized.

Does either model have years with no Good or Best verdict?

Yes, the Chrysler Pacifica has no Good or Best years across its lineup because of recall campaigns capping verdicts, while the Sienna has Best years in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The Chrysler Pacifica averages 22.5 mpg combined versus the Toyota Sienna's 19.8 mpg combined, per EPA data.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

Sienna owners report Structure & Body issues most (35% of complaints), while Pacifica owners report Engine issues most (39% of complaints).

Toyota Sienna vs Chrysler Pacifica: Which Years to Avoid

Toyota Sienna owners filed 5,142 complaints (321 per model year) across 46 recall campaigns; avoid years are 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. Chrysler Pacifica owners filed 6,077 complaints (434 per model year) across 40 recalls; avoid years are 2005, 2017, 2018 and 2021, and no Pacifica year earns a Good or Best verdict overall.

Head to head

Toyota Sienna

Model years: 2005–2020 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,142
Per model year: 321
Recall campaigns: 46
Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011
Best years: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Top problem area: Structure & Body
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 19.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

Chrysler Pacifica

Model years: 2005–2025 (14)
NHTSA complaints: 6,077
Per model year: 434
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2005, 2017, 2018, 2021
Best years: —
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 22.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Sienna				Pacifica
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	1,130	12	18.5	Avoid	1,244	2	17.5
2006	Avoid	1,017	11	18	Caution	726	1	17.5
2007	Caution	364	10	18.5	Good	326	0	17.5
2008	Caution	429	9	18.5	Good	102	0	17.5
2009	Avoid	207	10	18.5	—	—	—	—
2010	Caution	172	8	18.5	—	—	—	—
2011	Avoid	614	14	20	—	—	—	—
2012	Caution	247	9	21	—	—	—	—
2013	Good	183	6	21	—	—	—	—
2014	Good	163	6	20	—	—	—	—
2015	Caution	232	6	20	—	—	—	—
2016	Best	75	5	20	No verdict	2	0	—
2017	Caution	154	10	21	Avoid	1,521	11	22
2018	Best	72	7	21	Avoid	874	12	22
2019	Best	45	7	21	Caution	311	7	22
2020	Best	38	2	20.5	Caution	170	5	26
2021	—	—	—	—	Avoid	368	7	26
2022	—	—	—	—	Caution	211	10	26
2023	—	—	—	—	Caution	152	14	26
2024	—	—	—	—	Caution	42	11	26
2025	—	—	—	—	Caution	28	9	26

Complaint Index by year

Toyota Sienna

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Pacifica

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid for the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica?: For the Sienna, avoid 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. For the Pacifica, avoid 2005, 2017, 2018 and 2021, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
Which model has more complaints overall?: The Pacifica has 6,077 total complaints (434 per model year) versus the Sienna's 5,142 total complaints (321 per model year), though NHTSA data is not sales-normalized.
Does either model have years with no Good or Best verdict?: Yes, the Chrysler Pacifica has no Good or Best years across its lineup because of recall campaigns capping verdicts, while the Sienna has Best years in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Which model gets better fuel economy?: The Chrysler Pacifica averages 22.5 mpg combined versus the Toyota Sienna's 19.8 mpg combined, per EPA data.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: Sienna owners report Structure & Body issues most (35% of complaints), while Pacifica owners report Engine issues most (39% of complaints).