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2008 Toyota Sienna Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 14% of all 429 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 16 Sienna model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
62
14% of 429
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Sienna brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2009, latest Feb 6, 2025.

2008 Toyota Sienna brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Nov 2009Oct 2010May 2013Apr 2017May 2019Apr 2020Dec 2020Aug 2022
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Feb 2025; peak Feb 2010 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sienna model year

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

  1. 200599 (9%)
  2. 200696 (9%)
  3. 200732 (9%)
  4. 200862 (14%)
  5. 200910 (5%)
  6. 201012 (7%)
  7. 201135 (6%)
  8. 201212 (5%)
  9. 201314 (8%)
  10. 201414 (9%)
  11. 201521 (9%)
  12. 20161 (1%)
  13. 201714 (9%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20191 (2%)
  16. 20203 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Sienna have brake problems?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Toyota Sienna year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 62 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Sienna?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Sienna is classified under brakes. 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.