2006 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 Sienna years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Toyota Sienna has 1,017 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 93 out of 100 — #2 highest of 16 Sienna model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (307 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 37 crashes, 2 fires, 53 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 1,017
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 37 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 53 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags307 (30%)
- Structure & Body299 (29%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires132 (13%)
- Brakes96 (9%)
- Electrical System89 (9%)
- Other67 (7%)
- Engine65 (6%)
- Steering61 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain40 (4%)
- Seat Belts38 (4%)
2006 Toyota Sienna recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V657000Oct 18, 2017Transmission & Powertrain310,475 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2006 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Toyota Sienna a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Toyota Sienna ranks #2 of 16 among Sienna model years (Complaint Index 93/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 1,017 complaints and 11 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (307 complaints), structure & body (299 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (132 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 71,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota Sienna, most recently reported 2017, covering transmission & powertrain, structure & body, suspension, wheels & tires, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
- EPA rates the 2006 Toyota Sienna at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.