2010 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 Sienna years
The 2010 Toyota Sienna has 172 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 70, ranking it 4th worst of 11 model years — a Caution verdict. Structure & Body issues, mainly sliding doors, dominate at 39% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 172
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22 hwy
Top 2010 Toyota Sienna problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body67 (39%)
- Other31 (18%)
- Engine27 (16%)
- Electrical System21 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (9%)
- Brakes12 (7%)
- Steering11 (6%)
- Airbags8 (5%)
- Seat Belts5 (3%)
What owners report
- Sliding doors jam or fail to open after an internal cable breaks, sometimes trapping passengers inside.
- Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or lurches forward at low speed, in one case crashing into another vehicle.
- Curtain or front airbags failed to deploy during real-world crashes, including a deer strike and a rear-end collision.
- Brakes reportedly failed to slow the vehicle on light snow at low speed, producing a grinding noise with no stopping power.
- One owner reports the ABS actuator pump triggered error codes and warning lights with no diagnostic code match at the dealer.
2010 Toyota Sienna recalls
8 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.
2010 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 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.
2010 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- NHTSA lists 172 complaints and 8 recalls for the 2010 Sienna, giving it a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranked 4th worst of 11 model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
- Structure & Body complaints, largely involving sliding doors, are the top problem area with 67 complaints, or 39% of the total, at a median mileage of 67,000.
- Does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls, covering the shift lock assembly, seat heaters, tire label compliance, and a rust corrosion inspection, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2010 Sienna compare to other Sienna years?
- With a Complaint Index of 70, the 2010 Sienna is better than the 2011 (100, Avoid) and 2012 (80, Avoid) but worse than the 2016 through 2020 model years, which score between 0 and 30.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
- The EPA rates it at 18.5 mpg combined (16.5 city/22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500.