CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Toyota Sienna has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 429 complaints with NHTSA, including 37 crashes, 4 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (117 reports).
2008 Toyota Sienna recalls
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 2008 Toyota Sienna problems
Problem areas named in the 429 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 117 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 |
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Power Train | 38 |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 |
| Steering | 33 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Tires | 20 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passengerâs side sliding door independently unlatched and opened. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that several years later the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while he was away, the fire department called to notify him that his vehicle had caught fire while parked in the driveway. The contact's neighbor was alerted to the fire by the vehicle's alarm system and called the fire department. The fire department extinguished the fire but was unable to determine the cause of the fire. A fire department report was filed. The fire destroyed the interior of the vehicle. The insurance company was made aware of the failure, but had not yet deemed the vehicle totaled. The vehicle remained in the driveway. The contact stated that the vehicle was an equipped BraunAbility handicap wheelchair ramp va
Throttle stuck while in reverse pulling out of a parking spot and accelerated resulting in backing into the building
I have had the traction control go on while driving on the highway even when I turn it off. Sometimes the VSC and TRAC OFF lights go on while driving. The roads are dry. Whenever I take it in to the mechanic, all the lights are off. They pulled a zero calibration code and recalibrated. It still kept happening. Then I was driving around a curve on highway speeds when the traction control light went on and the van suddenly braked on its own and I almost lost control. The tires are new and the roads were dry.
ODOMETER - FALSE - REPORTING -MONTANA TITLE - SIGNED AND NOTARIZED BY SELLER (CARVANA) "Federal and State State Law require that the owner state the mileage of a vehicle upon transfer of ownership. If you fail to complete this disclosure or provide a false statement, you may be subject to fines and/or imprisonment." We were sold Toyota Sienna 110477 miles, however the odometer reads 206625 miles. We reached out to Carvana to resolve the issue, they refused. -CARFAX History -PIC OF ODOMETER -Copy of the TITLE notarized false miles -Bill of Sale Thank You, AWAN AUTO GROUP
2008 Toyota Sienna questions
Does the 2008 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2008 Toyota Sienna: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Sienna?
Based on 429 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (117), Vehicle Speed Control (51), Electrical System (45).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.