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2011 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 4% of its 614 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 58,568 miles. No related recall covers this steering issue.

Steering complaints
24
4% of 614
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,568 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel suddenly becomes hard or impossible to turn while driving or when reversing out of a parking space, sometimes accompanied by a power steering warning light.
  • Power steering cuts out at highway speed, with the power steering warning light illuminating and steering effort increasing sharply.
  • Steering column or power steering bracket/motor components reportedly fail or separate, requiring replacement of the column, bracket, or steering motor.
  • Owners describe a loose or inconsistent steering feel that alternates between too heavy and too light, along with popping sounds during low-speed turns.
  • Rapid or uneven front tire wear reported alongside steering vibration and reduced turning precision, even after alignment checks.

When 2011 Toyota Sienna steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2010, latest Jun 14, 2023.

2011 Toyota Sienna steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2010Apr 2014Aug 2014Apr 2015Oct 2016Dec 2019Aug 2021
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jun 2023; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2011 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. 201011 (6%)
  2. 201124 (4%)
  3. 201215 (6%)
  4. 201311 (6%)
  5. 20148 (5%)
  6. 201511 (5%)
  7. 20164 (5%)
  8. 20177 (5%)
  9. 20180 (0%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20203 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Toyota Sienna have?
NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2011 Sienna, which is 4% of the 614 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Sienna steering problem?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this steering issue on the 2011 Sienna.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2011 Sienna?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 58,568 miles.
Did the 2011 Sienna steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
According to NHTSA complaint data, this steering problem area for the 2011 Sienna shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2011 Sienna compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2011 Sienna's steering complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, lower than the 6% share seen in 2010, 2012, and 2013, and similar to the 5% share in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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.