Is the 2010 Toyota SIENNA reliable?

The 2010 Toyota SIENNA has 227 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: BODY/STRUCTURE problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Toyota SIENNA?

Top problems: BODY/STRUCTURE (57 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (32 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (20 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Toyota SIENNA?

Yes, there are 8 recall(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, STRUCTURE. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Toyota SIENNA?

The 2010 Toyota SIENNA gets 19 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2526. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Toyota SIENNA?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Toyota SIENNA is approximately $1,295/year (minivan class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Toyota SIENNA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Toyota SIENNA has 227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 207. The most common issue is body/structure problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. the contact stated the rear electronic door intermittently failed to remain open. the dealer stated that the strut needed to be replaced since they became faulty. the dealer also advised her that the parts were on national back order. the failure mileage was. There are 8 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 12 crash reports 13 injuries

227

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BODY/STRUCTURE

57 complaints

25%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR ELECTRONIC DOOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE THEY BECAME FAULTY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
• 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR LIFTGATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES ON OCCASION WITHOUT PUSHING THE KEY FOB OR THE INTERIOR BUTTON. IT HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. NO ONE HAS BEEN HIT BY THE DOOR YET BECAUSE WE ARE AWARE OF IT HAPPENING. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER TOMORROW. NO OTHER ACTION H
• I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA PURCHASED BACK IN SEPT. 2009. POWER LIFTGATE CLOSES ITSELF EVERYTIME WHEN OPEN USING THE KEYFOB OR THE BUTTON INSIDE THE CABIN. THIS WAS HAPPENING LIKE COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR. THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS THAT ME AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE HIT OUR HEADS AND SHOU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR ELECTRONIC DOOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE THEY BECAME FAULTY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Toyota SIENNA

Based on 183 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 69K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Earlier than typicalmedian 27K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Earlier than typicalmedian 51K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DOORS/LATCHES

Earlier than typicalmedian 29K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

Earlier than typicalmedian 45K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

Earlier than typicalmedian 55K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

Reported earliermedian 48K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (8)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION18/10/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Toyota SIENNA

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,527

Per month

$211

Per mile

21.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,087/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Toyota SIENNA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,295

Full coverage / month

$108

Liability only / year

$595

vs US avg

-23%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (minivan)0.91x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1295

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota SIENNA Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2010 SIENNA, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 227 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR ELECTRONIC DOOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE THEY BECAME FAULTY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WE HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOORS AND KEY FOB AND BACK HATCH DOOR. THE KEY WILL UNLOCK AND IMMEDIATELY RELOCK ALL THE DOORS. IF YOU TOUCH THE BUTTONS TO ACTIVATE SLIDING DOORS THEY WORK OFF AND ON. THE BIG PROBLEM THOUGH IS THE BACK DOOR - THE TRUNK. IT OPENS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WE HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOORS AND KEY FOB AND BACK HATCH DOOR. THE KEY WILL UNLOCK AND IMMEDIATELY RELOCK ALL THE DOORS. IF YOU TOUCH THE BUTTONS TO ACTIVATE SLIDING DOORS THEY WORK OFF AND ON. THE BIG PROBLEM THOUGH IS THE BACK DOOR - THE TRUNK. IT OPENS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: AT VEHICLE START- COLD AMBIENT TEMPS -APPROX 20F AND LOWER, ENGINE GOES TO ABOUT 1800 RPM AND STAYS THERE FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES BEFORE DROPPING DOWN TO ABOUT 1100 RPM. AFTER SHFITING AND THE DRIVER TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCE TO LURCH DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINE SPEED. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 8 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)