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2010 Toyota Sienna Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 21 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Toyota Sienna, 12% of its 172 total complaints. Most describe power sliding door cables snapping or fraying, with median failure mileage at 81,000. No related recall is listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints
21
12% of 172
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
81,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Power sliding door cables fray, snap, or get pulled into the door motor, leaving the door stuck open or closed.
  • Automatic doors unlock and immediately relock, or open and close unpredictably when the key fob buttons are pressed.
  • Rear power hatch or sliding door continues moving even when someone tries to stop it, creating a pinch-point hazard for passengers.
  • Navigation and audio touchscreen goes black and displays a map-disc error, disabling steering wheel audio and climate buttons.
  • Cruise control disengages on its own and the bumper sensor registers objects that are not present.
  • Key fob or remote control stops working and requires dealer reprogramming.

When 2010 Toyota Sienna electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2010, latest Jan 3, 2023.

2010 Toyota Sienna electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2010Jul 2013Sep 2014May 2016Sep 2017Apr 2019Jan 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jan 2023; peak Nov 2016 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sienna model year

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

  1. 200571 (6%)
  2. 200689 (9%)
  3. 200721 (6%)
  4. 200847 (11%)
  5. 200929 (14%)
  6. 201021 (12%)
  7. 201173 (12%)
  8. 201229 (12%)
  9. 201322 (12%)
  10. 201416 (10%)
  11. 201548 (21%)
  12. 201612 (16%)
  13. 201724 (16%)
  14. 20188 (11%)
  15. 20196 (13%)
  16. 20207 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA logged 21 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Sienna, making up 12% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main electrical problem reported on the 2010 Sienna?
The most frequent pattern involves the power sliding door cable fraying or snapping, which leaves the door stuck and unable to open or close, including in manual mode.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Sienna sliding door cables?
This data does not list a related recall for the 2010 Sienna's electrical system, though some owners mention the issue was covered on other model years.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Sienna is 81,000 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to electrical system issues on the 2010 Sienna?
NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2010 Sienna shows 4 injuries and 1 fire reported, with no crashes.

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.