Using publicly available data from the NHTSA, manufacturer early warning reports, and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), The Safety Institute release a list of vehicles which they feel show early signs of potential problems. According to The Safety Institute’s most recent quarterly vehicle safety watch list, released in October 2014, the Toyota Sienna shows repeated problems affecting the power train and suspension.

The 2008 Toyota Sienna, for instance has received fifty four complaints regarding the minivans structure with most of the problems being relate to the operation of doors, locks, and latches. There have been Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) issued for the defects, but without a recall, many owners are not aware of the potential dangers. Other defects include airbags warning lights that illuminate and flicker and brakes that are soft and wear prematurely.

If you are driving a Toyota Sienna and have had repeated problems that a manufacturer approved repair facility is unable to fix, your minivan could be a lemon. Fill in the California Lemon Law case review form at the top of this page or call us at 1-888-395-3666 for expert California Lemon Law advice.