YearToAvoid

2008 Toyota Sienna Engine Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 23% of all 429 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 16 Sienna model years. These complaints report 22 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,250 miles.

Engine complaints
99
23% of 429
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
60,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Sienna engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2009, latest Nov 6, 2025.

2008 Toyota Sienna engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter152009 Q42011 Q22012 Q42014 Q12015 Q22018 Q12020 Q32022 Q4
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (15).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sienna model year

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

  1. 200599 (9%)
  2. 200665 (6%)
  3. 200783 (23%)
  4. 200899 (23%)
  5. 200926 (13%)
  6. 201027 (16%)
  7. 201148 (8%)
  8. 201221 (9%)
  9. 201313 (7%)
  10. 201421 (13%)
  11. 201518 (8%)
  12. 20165 (7%)
  13. 201720 (13%)
  14. 201810 (14%)
  15. 20196 (13%)
  16. 20206 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Sienna have engine problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 22 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,250 miles.
Which Toyota Sienna year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Sienna has the most engine complaints (99), compared with 99 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Toyota Sienna?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Sienna is classified under engine. 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.