YearToAvoid

2006 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems

NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 6% of all 1,017 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 16 Sienna model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Steering complaints
61
6% of 1,017
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Toyota Sienna steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2007, latest Mar 10, 2024.

2006 Toyota Sienna steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter32007 Q42012 Q22014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32018 Q32020 Q42023 Q1
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2024 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sienna model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200579 (7%)
  2. 200661 (6%)
  3. 200712 (3%)
  4. 200833 (8%)
  5. 200912 (6%)
  6. 201011 (6%)
  7. 201124 (4%)
  8. 201215 (6%)
  9. 201311 (6%)
  10. 20148 (5%)
  11. 201511 (5%)
  12. 20164 (5%)
  13. 20177 (5%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20203 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have steering problems?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Toyota Sienna year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has the most steering complaints (79), compared with 61 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Sienna is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.