2005 Toyota Sienna User Reviews

Pros

ergonomics, functionality

Cons

quality, stereo

Purchased As New

I cannot purchase another Toyota. At 28,000 miles 2 tires went bad. The dealership did nothing other than say Toyota puts "weak" tires on the new vehicles. Just as my van passed 36,000 miles (at about 39 months) the rear heater would not work. $500 later it did. Toyota nor the dealership stepped up to cover any of it (essentially told since I had not had service work done at the dealership they had no incentive to do anything for me). Then, the battery died at 37,000 miles. I have a 12 year old Nissan Altima that is in impeccable condition and aside from standard maintenance, has not provided any problems. I've owned 9 vehicles in my life. This has been the worst experience by far for what I paid....read morehide

Cons

bad tire pressure monitoring system

the nhtsa is looking at the tire pressure monitoring system.smartire makes a very good tire pressure monitor toyota should replace the one they have now.

Cons

Low pressure tire guage does not work!

We have only 17,500 miles on our car and recently noticed the tires were balding. When brought in to the dealership they claim that it was entirely our fault due to low air pressure in the tires. When we questioned them about the low pressure sensor guage they claim that it will only alert us if "one" tire is low in air; not when all four are low in air pressure. I found this to be disingenuous and am apalled to find that they insist we purchase the same, four tires at a cost of $1,500! Furthermore, it's not covered under the extended warranty even though the low pressure sensor is clearly defective, or the tires are defective. My guess is both and we are soon to see a recall on these two items.

If anyone has similar woes please feel free to respond - I intend to fight this one!...read morehide

Cons

hope for better gas mileage,16.9 avg.

I am not a minivan Mom-with 3 kids and no longer able or want to afford to drive an expedition, I owned a car for 4 months-almost went out of my mind. I took a friends advice and drove the Sienna-held off two months before making the final purchase-I am now converted, why would a busy mom own anything else!! Luxury is better than the Jaquar(I owned), kids are excited about going out to do errands. Hope to own this till my oldest goes off to college. Better than an SUV!!! Stayed away from the AWD do to run-flats-FWD w/ traction control is all you need in a heavy snow. Just as good if not better than SUV....read morehide

I have only owned my Honda Odessy for two short months and already the brakes are grinding. I think that the pads are bad and can only hope that I haven't scratched a roter. Two months. I had purchased the extended warrenty where if something goes wrong I am provided with a replacement car for the duration of repairs. NOT! Seems the brakes are not covered and I was informed that it is a manufactor's defect and a car is not provided for problems stemming from the factory. We thought we were buying the name when we bought a Honda. I miss my GMC. It handled much better, was more comfortable and the brakes lasted a whole hell of a lot longer. This is insane. Wish I could just get my money back. All the excitement that we originally felt after buying a brand new car is gone and we are left with nothing but regret. First Honda - last Honda....read morehide

Pros

Good Cat

Cons

Smooth Ride

This car is beautiful. Better than the honda oddesey and nissan quest.
smooth ride and nice design and tons of room to ride around. but the run flat tires are a little problem.

Pros

Good Cat

Cons

Smooth Ride

This car is beautiful. Better than the honda oddesey and nissan quest.
smooth ride and nice design and tons of room to ride around. but the run flat tires are a little problem.

Pros

Great room for 2 kids under age 4 and all the junk that goes with them.

Cons

Gas Milage could be better but it's not all that bad.

Have owned the Siena for 5 months. Based on all the comments I saw here, I stayed away from the run-flat tires and it still seems to be the right decision. Have not had a problem getting up hills this winter with the front wheel drive.

Excellent van. Wife and kids get in and out very easy and it holds all the stuff we could possibly need for a family weekend get-away. Even great when we have to pack up the neighbors kids too. Would highly recomend this van.

Price... Well I beleive you get what you pay for....read morehide

Pros

reduced road vibration, ergonomic styling, comfy interior, good acceleration

I have driven a handful of newer version minivans and there is only one other brand that comes comparable to it, but the price difference? enough to bore some holes in our pocket... We are very satisfied with our Sienna, it is a totally comfortable minivan - the seats, the interior lay-out and ease of driving? gee, it makes us yearn for long drives to the countryside....read morehide

Pros

GOOD GAS MILEAGE, COMFORTABLE, STYLISH

Cons

N/A

THE BEST MINIVAN WE HAVE EVER OWNED, GOT A 04 WHITE SIENNA. RIDE IS VERY COMFORTABLE, SOUND SYSTEM, AND ALL THE ADDONS MAKES MEENJOY DRIVING MORE THAN MY TOYOTA TUNDRA. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A MINIVAN DON'T BOTHER LOOKING AT HONDA, FORD OR NISSAN I'M TELLING YOU NOW GO TO TOYOTA. IT'S EQUIPPED WITHA 25 HP LEXUS ENGINE, NOW THAT OTHER DEALER CAN SAY THAT!! TEN STAR!!...read morehide