CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Toyota Sienna has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 6 fires, 47 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (103 reports).
2007 Toyota Sienna recalls
Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway
Certain Toyota Sienna vehicles from 2005 to 2007 and 2009 to 2010 may have a problem in the shift lock assembly.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2007 Toyota Sienna problems
Problem areas named in the 364 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 103 |
| Engine | 42 |
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
| Tires | 27 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 19 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. While the contactâs wife was pulling into the parking space, the transmission shifter was shifted into park(P), and the vehicle suddenly rolled forward approximately four feet. The parking brake was activated, preventing the vehicle from crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. While examining the vehicle, the contact determined that the shifter cable bushing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. Additionally, previously while driving there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was
Something under the hood caught on fire while I was driving with my son, and I pulled over. I was stopped at a red light when I first noticed smoke when I was looking in the rearview mirror. The gauges and lights never indicated anything was wrong, which I was looking at while the car was smoking and I was trying to find a place to pull over. There was smoke billowing up from the hood and all around and in the back of the van. By the time the fire department got the fire out, most of the front was melted. When pulling over the brakes were hardly responsive. The vehicle is at the wrecker and has not been inspected.
As a result of the transmission cooler being a part of the radiator system, the transmission cooler ruptured while driving causing immediate loss of power and the engine to overheat. This malfunction also caused coolant and transmission oil to contaminate the engine compartment as well as the transmission. This is a major iengineering flaw and safety issue as I was on the interstate when it happened and was stranded on the side of the highway until help could be obtained.
In areas where there is snow and salt, the rear steel brake lines start to rust from snow and debris that accumulates and eventually the brake lines fail leaving you without brakes.
When the VSC light or the traction light comes on the alarm sounds and the the van brakes for me! It can be up hill or down hills, between 30mph-70mph, left or right curves. Thas happend on dry pavement, It is dangerous because the Van braking suddenly for me and dont let me accelerate.
2007 Toyota Sienna questions
Does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2007 Toyota Sienna: Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sienna?
Based on 364 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (103), Engine (42), Air Bags (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Toyota Sienna has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.