2011 Toyota Sienna Consumer Discussions

2011 Sienna brakes engage after Stop Lamp Switch Bracket recall replacement

• Re: 2011 Sienna brakes engage after Stop Lamp Switch Bracket recall replacement [redsea71]

  Written by: kingofnothin on May 7, 2011 9:50:04 PM

  TY so much for sharing this with the rest of us. We are not currently having any issues, but thought we'd have the recall done on our next oil change. We will now be waiting to hear more ... and hopefully give Toyota mechanics more time to figure out what they are doing! Please keep us all posted!! Thanks again!

• Re: 2011 Sienna brakes engage after Stop Lamp Switch Bracket recall replacement [wwest]

  Written by: redsea71 on May 6, 2011 11:21:50 AM

  I just went to the dealer to get some stuff out of my car and ran into a mechanic who said it was a mechanical error - by this he meant the mechanic made errors when putting on the new bracket assembly. I don't have much more info since Toyota is still doing an investigation and I don't have an offical report yet. I've seen a number of other cases similar ... Read More

Honda CR-V vs. Minivan or large SUV

• HONDA CRV 2011 vs. MiniVan/large SUV for family of 4

  Written by: rickschreiber on May 6, 2011 6:03:44 AM

  Hello. My wife and I have a two year old and an infant and need a new car as we're currently using a small Corolla. Is the cargo space in the 2011 Honday CRV sufficient and roomy enough to easily handle roadtrips/vacations that would include multiple suitcases, strollers, beach chairs/umbrellas, and general gear for kids of that age? It looks roomy but I don't want to buy it and realize that ... Read More

2011 Sienna brakes engage after Stop Lamp Switch Bracket recall replacement

• 2011 Sienna brakes engage after Stop Lamp Switch Bracket recall replacement

  Written by: redsea71 on May 5, 2011 6:02:35 PM

  I recently read a few posts about a malfunction that occurred after a recall repair of the Stop Lamp Switch Bracket so I decided to join this chat and post my experience to share with others. I brought my 2011 Sienna in for its 1st service after purchase (3500 miles) and at the same time they did the recall replacement of the stop lamp switch bracket. Prior to this my car ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Limited bought in Milwaukee

  Written by: jugdish1 on May 4, 2011 5:30:14 PM

  Just finalized deal for 2011 Sienna Limited Blizzard Pearl with tan interior: Luxury Package, Convenience Package, door guards, roof rack cross bars and floor mats. Purchased from Andrew Toyota of Milwuakee.... Financed through PenFed for 2.49%..... MSRP: $45,154 Price Paid: $39,389 Doc Fee: $198 Tax 5%: $1979 OTD Total: $41,566

Water leaks and floor seals recall issue on 2008 Sienna

• Water leaks and floor seals recall issue on 2008 Sienna

  Written by: yinzermama on May 3, 2011 1:52:56 PM

  I've tried to find an answer to this - but I'm either coming up with mystery leaks or references to a 2011 recall, nothing concrete. I am seriously about to lose my flipping mind over my van. I'll try to make a long story short. Last summer I had the van open in the driveway to vacuum it out. My son was aiming a squirt gun at the back of the ... Read More

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Re: 2011 Sienna DEAD BATTERY [ateixeira]

  Written by: richmccjr on Feb 4, 2011 8:39:08 AM

  My 2011 Sienna is currently at the deadership and I've only had it for 5 weeks. Battery died twice last Thur and Sat. Service rep said the computer hooked up to the van said to "contact toyota". I take that as meaning this is a corporate wide issue and not some small short the dealer can address. Rep is claiming they are waiting for electrical/computer replacement parts. This is the 5th ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Sienna water leaks [criticcal]

  Written by: tsu670 on Feb 2, 2011 7:00:16 AM

  As you file your claim against Toyota, it might be a good idea to also file a report on the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation database at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/. Good luck. Hope things work out.

• 2011 Sienna water leaks

  Written by: criticcal on Feb 1, 2011 6:21:30 PM

  My new 2011 Toyota Sienna has a leak. The area where the 3rd row seat folds down into fills with water every time it rains. I have taken it in for service 6 times and it has only gotten worse. I was told it was the gasket, then there were some holes in the floor that had not been sealed or they forgot to dry the carpet but the problem was ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest [loucapri]

  Written by: ateixeira on May 2, 2011 8:08:29 AM

  Yeah, that's not cost cutting per se, just less utility out of a vehicle targeted at people who want utility. The cargo isn't totally flat and there are gaps and holes when the seats are folded. I recommend a tarp, cardboard, or something to line the floor that will seal up those holes. I liked the front seats also, the piping on the seats sure looks upscale.

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest [ateixeira]

  Written by: loucapri on Apr 29, 2011 9:00:52 AM

  I really don't think smaller cargo space = cost cutting or concern cutting. The reason Quest has less cargo space is the way the van is designed. The fold flat 2nd row might work good with specific buyers. Same for the 3rd row, small family might like the flat cargo over the seating space if they like to go to homedepot all the time. I checked out the van in person, ... Read More

• Hello

  Written by: jackson30 on Jan 6, 2011 8:50:59 PM

  The 2011 Toyota Sienna may be the Japanese automaker's. Also get smart updates and interior package for 2011.It has new body with dynamic front end.

Buying a Used Sienna

• Re: Looking at 08 LE 8 passengers [workless]

  Written by: loucapri on Apr 27, 2011 11:22:44 AM

  Carfax's +/- market is a joke. You will see some one owner vehicle has -$100.00 or 4 owners vehicle has +$200. There +/- market is all over the map. The worst I have seen was one "accident" "airbag deployed" car has a +. Go figure. My rule for a used car is like this: take 50% off from orginial price (NEW) for every 5 years. If a new 2011 Sienna LE ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Sienna LE [peakfox]

  Written by: bobby85225 on Apr 26, 2011 1:56:29 PM

  Power Toyota Tempe, AZ.

Toyota Sienna Noises, Rattles, and Squeaks

• Re: Interior rattle in 2011 Sienna [spsienna]

  Written by: bjapril45 on Apr 20, 2011 5:02:43 AM

  I bought my 2011 Sienna in April 2010. After about a month, the right rear passenger door began to rattle, as well as the second row seats. I have taken the van in to two different dealerships for a total of 7 times. They say they replaced the door panel and even some parts in the door assembly, as well as tightened everything associated with the seat assembly. However, the door ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Sienna LE

  Written by: erwin007 on Apr 18, 2011 7:27:21 AM

  Just recently bought a 2011 Sienna LE FWD, V6 8-passenger. Also has back-up cam, bluetooth set-up in the steering wheel, and XM Satellite Radio. MSRP: $29,725 Leather Heated Seats: $1,999 Carpet Mats/Fixed Console: $399 Window Tint: $299 Toyoguard Plus: $699 (Total Options): $3396 Sticker Price: $33,121 Paid $28,500 plus tax, title, and processing fee. The dealership where I bought also adds a lifetime (unlimited time or miles) warranty on the standard ... Read More

2011 Nissan Quest

• Re: 2011 quest mpg was 12-13 by usa today testdrive [hp2009]

  Written by: lonewalden on Apr 16, 2011 6:59:54 PM

  Sounds like a hater to me, probably drives a toyota. First off the government (EPA) has tested MPG and put it on the window sticker. I bought my Quest SL with DVD player for invoice over the weekend. So far I have gotten 19.5 MPG mixed driving. I drove the Odyssey, but prefered the nissan. I love the suv style flop down seats, and dont miss the little bit of space ... Read More

Our 2011 Toyota Sienna stalled and the dealer couldn't find out why

• Re: Our 2011 Toyota Sienna stalled and the dealer couldn't find out why [dukeva]

  Written by: ateixeira on Apr 14, 2011 11:11:21 AM

  Ask for an extended warranty...

• Our 2011 Toyota Sienna stalled and the dealer couldn't find out why

  Written by: dukeva on Apr 14, 2011 10:26:25 AM

  We bought our 2011 Toyota Sienna back in December and had been happy with it until last week. It stalled when my husband stopped at the ATM to get cash last Thursday. The van stalled again several times when he was stuck in traffic. He then drove the van straight to the dealer where we bought it. Initially, the dealer thought it was the computer but then after checking the computer, ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Toyota Sienna LTD

  Written by: desna78 on Apr 12, 2011 8:44:41 AM

  purchased brand new 2011 Sienna LTD Blizzard Pearl FWD for $40,000+tax,licence,doc fee. OTD after trade-in = $31,820 Dealer: Pauly Toyota, Crystal Lake, IL RETAIL TOTAL Vehicle Base Model ..........................: $ 38700.00 $ 38700.00 LTD Convenience Package: .............: 890.00 Special Color ...................................: 220.00 LTD Premium Package: ....................: 4025.00 Carpet Floor Mats ............................: 289.00 Total Accessories .....................: $ 5424.00 Destination Charge ....................: $ 810.00 ================================================ Grand Total ......................................................................:$ 44934.00

Toyota Sienna Noises, Rattles, and Squeaks

• 2010 Toyota Sienna rattling from cowl panel

  Written by: hinesredom on Apr 9, 2011 7:59:53 AM

  The noise in our 2010 Toyota Sienna started at around 11,000 miles. We knew the noise came from some place in front of the passenger and driver's seat from 0 to around 40 MPH anywhere from the front bumper to the dash. The noise was there every day but was inconsistent. It came as we stopped, started, turned, and traveled straight, even not over bumps. We took it into a dealer ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [wythehsu]

  Written by: ihatemysienna on Apr 7, 2011 12:06:19 PM

  Answering wythehsu's question as to whether I still hate my sienna. NO, I don't hate it anymore! I regret using that for my screen name. I did it out of frustration because of the problems I'd been having. I tried to change it, but once you set up a name, Edmunds won't allow you to change it, unfortunately. I actually really like the car for all the reasons you posted - ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [ihatemysienna]

  Written by: cherane on Apr 6, 2011 9:47:34 AM

  We might think about having a facebook page on this issue of the sliding door to call on the public to rally for all of us who have this automobile. I own the Toyota Seinna XLE.. at seven thousand miles my sliding door went out.. no use at all and only myself driving or in the car. I took it to be fixed and they told me to go back to ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [ihatemysienna]

  Written by: wythehsu on Apr 6, 2011 7:14:00 AM

  Good morning ihatemysienna I will bring your posting to our Toyota dealer. Thank you for step forward and make Toyota to reconize this issue. The slidind door is the only complaint I have with my Sienna so far. It's roomy, easy to handle, and has all the gadges we need. I traded in my 2009 Odyssey EX for this V6 Sienna LE, and I I don't miss my ody at all. ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [wythehsu]

  Written by: ihatemysienna on Apr 5, 2011 5:21:00 PM

  As I said in my previous posts, Toyota IS aware of this problem. Do not let the salesperson convince you that you are the problem - you are NOT the problem!! The issue here is that the motors in these 2011 Siennas are defective. My dealer has (hopefully it is "had" at this point...) several 2011 Sienna customers with the identical sliding doors issue. My suggestion is that you print this ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [ihatemysienna]

  Written by: wythehsu on Apr 5, 2011 10:03:39 AM

  I have exactly same problem on my 2011 Sienna. Below is the e-mail I send to Toyota. The e-mail was sent 24 hours ago and they have not respond yet. I just bought a 2011 Sienna last Thursday (3-31-11). At the time the Salesperson walkthrough the vehicle with me, the door jammed. The door opened about 1/2 inch, making a high-pitched electronic sound and then stop. I have to push door ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• XLE AWD from Fairfield Toyota

  Written by: lyagushka on Mar 31, 2011 4:46:12 PM

  After going over a few truecar.com leads I finally purchased a 2011 Sienna XLE AWD for 37357.60 + $55 doc fee + registration and sales tax (Sandy Beach, Nav, Premium, Mats and Sill Protector). If you live in SF Bay Area I would certainly recommend Fairfield Toyota Internet Sales Director (good price, easy to work with)

2011 Chevy Express or 2011 Toyota Sienna 8-seater

• Re: 2011 Chevy Express or 2011 Toyota Sienna 8-seater [eandlcubed]

  Written by: gmcustsvc on Mar 31, 2011 11:57:19 AM

  If you are concerned about interior room, I would recommend going with the Chevrolet Express Van. The Express is substantially bigger than the Toyota and also is available with V8 engine. I am also going to provide a link to a site where you can get more information and compare the vehicles. Good luck with your purchase. Tricia, GM Customer Service. http://www.chevrolet.com/tools/comparator/compareVehicle.do;jsessionid=42030C3C3- EF5977261D2B4B065754A83.web1-chevrolet-02?modelYear=2011&makeName=39&modelID=201- 38&selectedTrim=322646&year=2011&pvc=11111&comparisonVehicles=322646%7E317042&sV- alue=

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest [ateixeira]

  Written by: rgcc on Mar 28, 2011 8:13:27 AM

  Appreciate your assessment of the Quest vs. Sienna. Thought the first 4 items particularly important and reaffirms my decision to buy the Sienna LTD (Fully loaded). TKS. RGCC

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest [808speedcruzr]

  Written by: ateixeira on Mar 28, 2011 7:32:53 AM

  I won't defend the Sienna, but I will join the Cost Cutting Police and point out where Nissan cut corners: * you give up about 40 cubic feet of total cargo space * floor isn't flat, you have gaps and holes * 3rd row seats are child-sized * Cargo floor falls about 10" short of fitting a sheet of plywood * peach fuzz headliner is awful cheap * sun visors also ... Read More

2011 Chevy Express or 2011 Toyota Sienna 8-seater

• 2011 Chevy Express or 2011 Toyota Sienna 8-seater

  Written by: eandlcubed on Mar 28, 2011 7:30:47 AM

  I need your help. We are expect twin this summer so the total number in the family rises to 8. We are looking at a Chevy Express 12-passenger van and a Toyota Sienna 8-passenger minivan. SUVs with 3 rows are out because they don't have the cargo capacity for a stroller etc. Express pros - huge interior, ride height; cons - no head restraint, somewhat bouncy ride, huge exterior Sienna pros ... Read More

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest [808speedcruzr]

  Written by: nobo on Mar 26, 2011 2:54:22 PM

  Sad to hear that Toyota is charging more and giving less in their current generation. Seems like they are following the path GM began years ago.

• More on 2011 Sienna LTD

  Written by: rgcc on Mar 26, 2011 5:59:06 AM

  Just finished our first long distance (1200 miles) on our new Sienna LTD. Have the following comments: The Advanced Tech Pkg. (laser guided cruise control) system is not as responsive as the version I had on my 2004 Sienna XLE LTD. On one occasion, a car pulled into my lane and the car did not respond at all. Had I not braked, I would have rear ended him. The old system ... Read More

• 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. All-New Nissan Quest

  Written by: 808speedcruzr on Mar 25, 2011 11:43:04 PM

  Wow! I visited the Honolulu Auto Show last weekend. The new 100% Japan-made Quest and Toyota Sienna were directly across the aisle from eachother, so comparing the two was very easy. I learned that there are glaring differences in quality. The quality of the Quest's interior materials & design felt and looked far superior to the Sienna's. The $43,800 Sienna's leather seat stitching (below the front seat headrests in the rear) ... Read More

• 2011 Sienna Recalled!!!

  Written by: foxyesq on Dec 14, 2010 12:58:13 PM

  A friend of ours who as the same 2011 Sienna as us (a 2011 AWD Ltd.) informed us that her van was recalled. I checked with Toyota and discovered that there has been a recall / service campaign for certain models of the 2011 Toyota Sienna: Below is what I pulled off of the website (as a registered Owner) when I entered my VIN: 1. Safety Recall A0P - Certain 2011 ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Taking delivery next week

  Written by: seahawk5150 on Mar 25, 2011 9:11:46 PM

  2011 Sienna XLE FWD with Nav Package, preferred equipment package, and Toyota remote start. Cypress Pearl/Bisque. $34,470 (price with destination), $36,681 OTD. Corey at Milham Toyota in Easton, PA was wonderful to work with. Got a slightly better price elsewhere, but chose the dealership/salesperson that treated me better.

Toyota Sienna Lease Questions

• 2011 sienna lease

  Written by: jp6233 on Mar 25, 2011 4:08:14 PM

  Hi I just leased a 2011 Toyota Sienna LE for 475/per month for 39 months with zero down and 15k miles/year. I was upside down on a trade-in for $1000. MSRP $30200. How did I do in terms of price poor-average-excellent?? BTW bought it in Jax FL Thanks so much.

Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems

• Re: Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem [pk9501986]

  Written by: ihatemysienna on Mar 23, 2011 6:13:32 PM

  Replying to pk9501986: Please see my post #529 from last week for details, as it sounds like you are having the problem I had with my 2011 Sienna from close to the day I bought the car in November 2010. Toyota is ABSOLUTELY aware of the problem. I should go back and update my post, but I'm not sure how. It turns out that the problem is a defect in the ... Read More

• Toyota Sienna 2011 XLE Sliding Door Problem

  Written by: pk9501986 on Mar 23, 2011 9:34:05 AM

  I have been having issues with the driver side automatic sliding door. I have approached Toyota and they have said since it cannot be duplicated it will not fix. I have an inspection guy coming to take a look at it but don't have any hope that anything will be done. Here is my video that I had provided. What can I do if they can't repeat it and I go ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Sienna AWD Limited

  Written by: sienna57 on Mar 23, 2011 8:19:06 AM

  came home last night with 2011 Sienna AWD Limited with Ltd Premium and Convenience pkgs Trim: 2011 Toyota Sienna 2011 Sienna AWD Limited List of Accessories: carpet mats, door sill protects, cross bars Price including all fees before taxes: 41400 plus tax, title and $100 document fee City and State: Baltimore, MD

• 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE FWD with premium package

  Written by: raerae123 on Mar 19, 2011 12:50:31 PM

  Just came home with my new 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE with FWD. It is the 8 passenger with the premium package. The MSRP was 40142 and I got it for $34747 that included a $1000 military rebate. I used ZAG.com and Truecar.com to get the best price. The dealer was Germain Toyota in Columbus, OH. Trim: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 8 passenger FWD List of Accessories: carpet mats, door sill protects, ... Read More

• 2011 Sienna XLE W/Premium package

  Written by: odysseyhunt on Mar 14, 2011 7:25:42 AM

  Finally purchased our first minivan. 2011 Sienna XLE W/Premium Package -FWD on friday. $34,753 (Price on the van), tax+ transfer of plates+ doc fees = $37,500 OTD. Libertyville Toyota in Chicago. Good service.

Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems

• 2011 power sliding door problem

  Written by: ihatemysienna on Mar 12, 2011 5:23:27 PM

  Hi, Folks, I purchased a 2011 Sienna in November 2010. Almost immediately, I began experiencing intermittent issues with BOTH rear sliding doors, where they would not open automatically (either with my hand, or by pressing any of the number of buttons one can use to open these doors). It would open about 1/2 inch, issue a high-pitched electronic sound and then stop. The only way to open it at that point ... Read More

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Annoying noice

  Written by: caw1 on Mar 10, 2011 11:59:22 AM

  We own a 2011 Sienna that makes metallic sounding clicking noices (my wife said it sounds like two aluminum beach chairs rubbing together) that seem to be coming from the 2nd or 3rd row seats or possbily from behind the 3rd row (hard to pinpoint). Brought the car back to the dealer and they could not repair and said that Toyota is aware of the problem. They said I have to ... Read More

• Re: 2011 toyota sienna [bulbman]

  Written by: sebring95 on Mar 7, 2011 10:12:43 AM

  Good luck. I had the windshield crack from the bottom edge (under the rubber gasket) to halfway up windshield within 10 miles of picking up a '97 Camry. They refused to accept responsibility. Can't believe I continue to even shop their products...including a 2011 Sienna. Great vehicle...terrible dealers. Nothing has changed since I bought my first one in 1992.

• 2011 toyota sienna

  Written by: bulbman on Mar 7, 2011 8:44:08 AM

  While driving on I-94 at 65 mph my drivers side rear panel- side glass exploded- I called customer service at toyota and they have yet to call me back about the repairs. This is 3 month old vehicle and It it time for them to step up to the plate and pay for repairs.

Sienna - Passenger Safety Issue

• Re: Sienna Ratings [indyguy5]

  Written by: pact95 on Mar 3, 2011 4:01:15 AM

  I wanted to provide some information I received from the NHTSA on the crash test of the Sienna, with some comparison to the Honda. Hopefully this helps people with their decisions. The Toyota Sienna received a 2-star rating for the right front passenger while the Honda Odyssey received a 5-star. This rating is based purely on injury readings from the dummies which are converted into a percent change of serious injury ... Read More

• Sienna Ratings

  Written by: indyguy5 on Mar 1, 2011 12:42:14 PM

  I've been in the market for a minivan as well and thought the 2011 Sienna would be a good option for us since it has an AWD version. I was dissapointed when I saw it had a low frontal crash test rating, especially for the front passenger. I contacted several area Toyota dealerships and none of them seemed to know why the rating was so low and pitched "its a top ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• price for 2011 Toyota Sienna LE

  Written by: venamoruvan on Feb 28, 2011 3:53:15 PM

  Hi I got a OTD price for 2011 Toyota Sienna LE with floor mat for the zip 22192 28,352.64 Can you please let me know if this is a good price ?

• 2011 Toyota Sienna LE best deal

  Written by: venamoruvan on Feb 26, 2011 8:33:52 AM

  Hello , I would like to know the best price paid for 2011 Toyota Sienna LE with Leather Seats in north virginia

• Why are all the AWD Limited only with the PT Pkg?

  Written by: cito1 on Feb 17, 2011 9:09:12 AM

  We are looking to buy the 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD but don't want the entertainment package. The ONLY option is with the PT package which means we're subjected to paying $2k more for an entertainment system we really don't want in the vehicle. Nav package is all we want. The inventory in our 400mi radius is all PT and according to dealership their is no other production scheduled without it. ... Read More

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Re: 2011 Sienna Safety Hazard [rgcc]

  Written by: nobo on Feb 13, 2011 5:38:02 AM

  It's Toyota's way of giving you less for more ($$$$) on the 2011 Sienna.

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Comparison for 2011 Vans

  Written by: melanie on Feb 8, 2011 10:00:19 AM

  This is a great article doing a full comparison for vans. http://www.insideline.com/toyota/sienna/2011/2011-minivan-comparison-test.html

When to expect used 2011 Siennas or new 2012's?

• Re: When to expect used 2011 Siennas or new 2012's? [jrsharp88]

  Written by: sebring95 on Feb 5, 2011 8:10:48 PM

  There are some rental return 2011's starting to show-up now. Most are LE models with 10k-15k miles. I don't think you'll see enough of a discount on the rare used XLE to bother. Toyota/Honda it's almost always better to buy new until you're shopping for something more than 3 years old.

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Sienna 8-Pass. XLE $30,785

  Written by: dgc110 on Jan 23, 2011 1:54:16 PM

  Bought a white 2011 Sienna XLE (8-pass, FWD) w/ mats and roof-rail cross bars for $30,785 + tax&tags, about $3000 under MSRP. Used TrueCar.com best local price (Ardmore Toyota). Not sure if I could have done much better but I'm happy with the deal.

• Re: Repaired recalled Sienna vs. new one w/o the problem [ateixeira]

  Written by: oars on Jan 19, 2011 12:52:30 PM

  I'm talking about the latest recall: http://www.toyota.com/recall/2011-sienna.html Dealers have vans which have been recalled and are waiting for parts from Toyota. They cannot sell them until the repairs have been done.

• Salesperson Recommendation

  Written by: tsumm on Jan 18, 2011 11:54:40 AM

  I just had a nice experience with a salesperson in Athens, Ohio with Don Wood Toyota. This salesperson was very willing to go the extra mile to make a deal happen. Please call them, I believe they have a nice 2011 Sienna Limited AWD for sale.

• Re: What should I pay for the Toyota Sienna SE? [closada]

  Written by: cukhiem on Jan 16, 2011 7:18:27 PM

  Save Reply #11064 of 11119 2011 Sienna SE Purchased by cukhiem Dec 22, 2010 (5:46 pm) I bought the SE last night at Bernadi Toyoto in Frammingham Mass for 30,500.   Preferred package, moon roof, towing, roof rack, lower molding, carpet and door sill, cargo net, wheel locks.   Paid - 30500 Tax 6.25 - 1906.25 Reg fee - 125 Title pre - 5 Doc pre. - 294.75   Total. 32,831 ... Read More

• What should I pay for the Toyota Sienna SE?

  Written by: closada on Jan 13, 2011 8:46:08 AM

  Hello. I'm trying to find the best deal for my new car. The Sienna SE 2011 with preferred package. But I'm new at this, so I need a little help. The last deal I received from a dealer is: SE 8 Pass Model Year: 2011 Exterior: Predawn Gray - Super White Total Out of the door w/7% tax and $120 tag charge Preferred package included. No more options. Everything included. No ... Read More

• Re: New LE in Chicago [indianrider]

  Written by: ldkronos on Dec 27, 2010 9:30:10 PM

  I'm not the person you replied to, but look into Libertyville Toyota (about 30 miles north of downtown Chicago). They participate with the Zag.com auto buying program (offered through AAA, American Express, and a host of other organizations). I was able to get the following: 2011 Sienna LE Towing Prep Anti-theft Floor mats Cargo organizer Remote start (toyota, not aftermarket) MSRP $31,442 Invoice $29,047 Paid $27,268 + $154 doc fee + ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Sienna Recall [toyotasebuyer]

  Written by: nobo on Dec 18, 2010 7:51:36 AM

  Wait till the 2011 Nissan Quest comes out in January 2011.

• Re: 2011 Sienna LE White [lev280]

  Written by: toyotasebuyer on Dec 17, 2010 9:56:39 AM

  I have not purchased the car yet. I was planning to do so. I got a quote of 30,500 before taxes for Toyota Sienna SE with preferred package. I will have to check with dealer regarding the manufactury date of the car.

Toyota Sienna Lease Questions

• 2011 SIENNA XLE AWD W/ENT

  Written by: mjt5 on Dec 16, 2010 12:39:44 PM

  Carman, Can you provide the current money factor and residual % for a 36month 12k lease on vehicle noted above through Toyota? Thanks so much for your assistance.

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Toyota Sienna Recall

  Written by: toyotasebuyer on Dec 16, 2010 11:06:22 AM

  I was planning to buy Toyota Sienna SE 2011 by Dec end. But with the Toyota sienna recall, I am in 2 minds whether to buy it now or not. Here are the details of the recall: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/12/16/511051.html Any suggestions on what to do in this situation?

2011 Toyota Sienna SE Purchase Advice Needed

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna SE [dadof2plusdog]

  Written by: jabc on Nov 2, 2010 9:42:03 PM

  In SoCal, all they ship over are either white or silver with just few in black. Black is fine but it will need frequent carwash which is not a good idea in SoCal. My pre-dawn SE looks really cool. We got many compliments about the color. Worth all the efforts to find our SE. :)

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna SE [jabc]

  Written by: dadof2plusdog on Nov 2, 2010 6:28:20 PM

  I say Pre-Dawn Gray as well. Have not seen another SE in that color in the Philly area since we got it in August. I think it is the best color, luckily didn't have a hard time finding it. I did read thought that only 15% of Sienna production this year were SE models, that might explain your difficulty in finding one.

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna SE [cjc4]

  Written by: jabc on Nov 2, 2010 5:25:25 PM

  Try Pre-Dawn Gray. It matches the black interior very well. We just bought one in SoCal on 10-24-2010. It took me 3 months to find one. I think ours is the only Gray SE in town. :-)

Sienna engine rattle

• Re: Sienna engine rattle [capitalfederal]

  Written by: norhalice on Nov 1, 2010 9:52:58 AM

  My 2008 xle limited does the same thing since the day I bought it new. It now has 30k miles and still does it. The dealer does all the oil changes so I would assume they are filling the oil to proper level. I have a feeling it's a very common complaint but one that they (Toyota, not dealer) have a easy and cheap remedy for. I've had to just accept ... Read More

2012 Toyota Sienna

• Re: 2012 Toyota Sienna [hp2009]

  Written by: tsu670 on Oct 29, 2010 2:49:21 PM

  So what's really new on the 2012 over the 2011? Same hard interior surfaces? Same expensive option packages? Hmmm. "Comfortable ride" in the center row barcoloungers? Toyota says they should only be reclined when the vehicle is parked.

• 2012 Toyota Sienna

  Written by: hp2009 on Oct 29, 2010 10:32:28 AM

  there is some information available on 2012 sienna with nice interior ,nice looking....coming some time in 2011. http://janatanews.com/2012-toyota-sienna-review-and-changes/698/ The 2011 model for the Sienna marked the first redesign for the series after seven years. Hence, as the follow up release of the 2012 Toyota Sienna is expected to arrive sometime in 2011, then lots of focus is given on what changes are incorporated to make this new model distinctive and unique. ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Toyota Sienna Base V-6 paid 25,200 Texas

  Written by: apowell on Oct 26, 2010 3:38:41 PM

  I paid 25,200 for a 2011 Base V-6 Toyota Sienna which includes floor mats and window tint. The out the door price with tax, title, license is: 27,752. Our sales tax rate is .825% here in McKinney, TX. The invoice for the base V-6 is: 23,500 Added 810. destination fee Added 324 (mats and door sill protectors) option CF Added 300 (window tint) option WT Totals: 24,934 I paid: 25,200 (266 ... Read More

• 2011 XLE NAV package

  Written by: cad13 on Oct 25, 2010 10:39:21 PM

  This site was really helpful for me. I just bought my Sienna today. Price: 32,500 + tax/title (XLE with Nav package+ carpet+RoofrackCrossbars). I bought it from Vacaville Toyota (California). The entire buying process was smooth. We exchanged several mails on Friday and agreed on this price. I went there this morning and bought it without any hassle. I found the vacaville internet person very professional because he didn't try to play ... Read More

• 2011 SE

  Written by: jabc on Oct 24, 2010 11:07:44 PM

  Bought an SE today from Carson Toyota in SoCal. With SE Preferred Package, Moonroof, Towing, Roofrack Crossbars, Carpet & Door Sill Protection MSRP @ $34,684 Invoice @ $31,729 Sale Price @ $31,156 Out-Of-Door @ $34,700 This is the best deal I found so far. The car's handling is similar to that of my 2002 Odyssey. For an Sienna, this is pretty good. The acceleration is better.

2011 Toyota Sienna SE Purchase Advice Needed

• 2011 Toyota Sienna SE

  Written by: cjc4 on Oct 24, 2010 7:40:51 PM

  It is hard to find SE models. I cant decide if I want white or black. Any advice?

Toyota Sienna Lease Questions

• Toyota Sienna 2011 LE lease deal...

  Written by: jackdelia4u on Oct 22, 2010 2:34:21 PM

  Hi..can anyone tell me if the current lease deal Toyota is offering on the 2011 Sienna LE is a good deal or can it be negotiated down? I was told by a dealer that there are no negotiations on the $329 per month with $2300 down for 12k miles with an end of lease buy price of $18,144. Please help me. Thanks, Jack

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: Inside Line comparo of 2011 Odessey vs Sienna [ateixeira]

  Written by: yatesjo on Oct 22, 2010 10:32:27 AM

  "I would like to see road noise levels compared, did they publish that? " Yes they did. The numbers are close, but except at idle, the advantage still goes to Toyota: 2011 Odessey 2011 Sienna Sound level @ idle (dB) 37.4 41.1 @ Full throttle (dB) 71.8 71.6 @ 70 mph cruise (dB) 68.8 66

• Re: We Like the 2011 Sienna Limited Best [ateixeira]

  Written by: thegraduate on Oct 21, 2010 12:51:41 PM

  I wouldn't go so far as to say the review itself is flawed, so much as it reviews the aspects of the vehicle that a smaller portion of minivan shoppers is going to be concerned with. People want to know more about how the interior features work than at what g-force the tires break loose on a skidpad. That said, however, I know more than one person who use the minivan ... Read More

• Re: Inside Line comparo of 2011 Odessey vs Sienna [ateixeira]

  Written by: yatesjo on Oct 21, 2010 12:36:12 PM

  I agree. A highly flawed review. It was overly focused on things that are important to car reviewers rather than minivan buyers. We have to read between the lines and study the pictures to find what is relevant to us as minivan users. Most reviews go on and on about about handling (thus my foregone conclusion about picking the Honda), but what most buyers are most interested in are "does it ... Read More

• Re: We Like the 2011 Sienna Limited Best [pmcb48]

  Written by: ateixeira on Oct 21, 2010 9:51:41 AM

  I'm not sure why Honda hasn't found a way to hide those large door seams - everyone else has. I prefer the styling on the Toyota as well, by a wide margin, but for me that would be a very low priority.

• Re: Inside Line comparo of 2011 Odessey vs Sienna [yatesjo]

  Written by: ateixeira on Oct 21, 2010 8:07:46 AM

  I'll pre-empt this by saying that for me the 8 seats were a priority, and today's Odyssey offers a bigger/better 8th seat (middle row, center), so that would likely be my choice. However... That write-up is severely flawed. First, if they drove an Ody priced like their Sienna, it would have come with a lesser 5 speed transmission, hurting both acceleration and fuel economy. Then they missed many, many things the ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Extended Warranty & Service Offers

• Toyota Auto Care for Extra 2 Years

  Written by: anwang168 on Oct 20, 2010 10:01:24 PM

  I purchased extra 2 year of Toyota Auto Care when buying 2011 Sienna back in April. However, Toyota only mailed vouchers for the first 2 years. The customer rep told me the extra 2 years auto care is approved and the vouchers should be mailed out within 30 days. It has been more than 5 months and more than 4 phone calls since my first call. Of course, the answer is ... Read More

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Inside Line comparo of 2011 Odessey vs Sienna

  Written by: yatesjo on Oct 20, 2010 1:10:52 PM

  I'm surprised there have been no comments on this forum about the head-to-head comparison between the new for 2011 Ody and Sienna. http://www.insideline.com/honda/odyssey/2011/2011-honda-odyssey-touring-elite-vs- -2011-toyota-sienna-xle-comparison-test.html In an utterly predictable result, the editors gave the nod to the Odyssey because of driving quality and puzzlingly, given the large as-tested price difference, value. I say predictable because Honda still emphasizes the driver experience over the passengers and auto reviewers rarely take time to ride ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Sienna XLE

  Written by: jasold on Oct 19, 2010 7:15:11 PM

  I got a quote of $32040 includes destination plus TTL in the N/NW suburbs of Chicago for a 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE with DVD (Entertainment Package). Please provide your input if this is a good price or can I go a little lower? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

• Re: 2011 Sienna 2WD 3.5LV6 LE 8 passenger +leather+DVD [2010odybuyer]

  Written by: minnu2 on Oct 18, 2010 11:57:26 AM

  Nope its not dual screen. It is (toyotas) installed by the dealer.

Toyota Sienna Power Rear Hatch

• Like to keep my fingers clean.

  Written by: mr10key on Oct 17, 2010 10:09:25 AM

  I see that this thread is focused primarily on the mechanical functioning of the rear hatch door on the Sienna but my problem lies with the "rubber-like" switch or handle as some refer to it that is used to manually open the hatch. We purchased our 2008 Sienna LE in November when temperatures were between mid 70's to low 80's in the Houston area. As temperatures warmed up in the following ... Read More

2011 Toyota Sienna

• Re: Update on '10 Town & Country [tsu670]

  Written by: randomeone on Oct 14, 2010 9:48:30 AM

  tsu670, hope it keeps working out for you. We opted the other way - we had a 2002 T&C, traded it in for the 2011 Sienna. I've always thought(and still do) that the Chryslers are the best all around minivans EXCEPT for reliability. Their amenities, layout, controls, etc. are the best. I have a host of quibbles with various aspects of the Sienna. That said, we picked it because of Toyota's ... Read More

• Update on '10 Town & Country

  Written by: tsu670 on Oct 13, 2010 3:21:52 PM

  Hi all. I'm the originator of this thread (2011 Sienna). Some of you may recall that my wife and I decided against the new '11 Sienna Limited in favor of a new 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited.  We have owned it for 7 months and now it has just shy of 9,000 miles. To be honest, we did have one problem with it, one that was serious.  The engine died ... Read More

• Toyota Sienna 2011 Microphone not working

  Written by: vikmahaj on Oct 13, 2010 8:58:19 AM

  Hello all, I bought a Sienna XLE minivan with navigation and entertainment system in August 2011. I have run into problems with the microphone couple of times : 1. first time, i pressed sos system to enable it and it took couple of hours to establish the link. during that time, my microphone and speakers were disabled. As soon as the SOS light turned green, everything went back to normal. 2. ... Read More

• Re: Sienna handling and quality [ateixeira]

  Written by: berri on Oct 5, 2010 5:22:53 PM

  I don't really find the Venza interior all that great or better than the Sienna. I think hard plastics are just one of the ways the automakers are holding price jumps down. I saw a 2011 Edge. Its interior seems nicer, but I noticed hard plastics on it too. I think the major flaw on Toyota interiors is seat construction. Many of them just don't seem all that comfortable on long ... Read More

• fog lamps

  Written by: anzhu8888 on Oct 5, 2010 8:24:27 AM

  Fellow visitors to this website: Where can I purchase a pair of fog lamps for 2011 Toyota Sienna LE? I checked with the dealer from whom I purchased the vehicle, but was told the lamps were only available to higher trims. They even declined to install aftermarket ones for me. I also called Toyota customer relations toll free number, but the results were just as disappointing. As I regard fog lights ... Read More

• Re: Consumer Reports Review... [ateixeira]

  Written by: berri on Sep 28, 2010 5:21:32 PM

  The Sienna is still several mpg lower than the base Ody and they are both brand new products. The 2011 regular Highlander lost 1 mpg for no apparent reason. Toyota used to be a leader in fuel economy, but now in the neighborhood seems to be good enough. Its not that a few mpg is that huge of an annual cost issue, but you begin to wonder what else is just ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE [nguy1tho]

  Written by: 12bdriving on Sep 27, 2010 2:29:39 PM

  Carlson Toyota in Coon Rapids. If you have a way I can get it to you, I'll give you the salesperson's name, but can't post it on the board per guidelines. Good luck on finding one, the "standard XLE" here almost always includes NAV.

2011 Toyota Sienna SE Purchase Advice Needed

• 2011 Sienna SE

  Written by: safetywork on Sep 26, 2010 12:13:07 AM

  Paid 31,100 for ours about 2 weeks ago here in San Diego..... Moonroof, Power Tailgate, SE Preferred Package, Tow Prep..... Thus far our SE has been a blast. We've managed to rack up over 1,000 in a week! Our previous van was a 2007 Honda Odyssey, traded in with 97k miles. If it weren't for the transmission software upgrade, which caused our Odyssey to shudder between 45 and 70 mph, we'd ... Read More

Toyota Sienna Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Ody is pricey...

  Written by: ateixeira on Sep 9, 2010 9:28:45 AM

  http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/09/2011-honda-odyssey-pricing-rele- ased-more-expensive-than-2011-toyota-sienna.html Plus they reserve the 6 speed auto for Touring and Touring Elite models only. 248hp and a 5EAT vs. Sienna's 266hp/6EAT on most models. Even at that lower price you get a backup cam on the Sienna LE and only a one-line display on Ody. All Odys do get VCM, finally.

• Re: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE [12bdriving]

  Written by: nguy1tho on Sep 22, 2010 1:45:27 PM

  Hello 12bdriving, Which dealer in Minneapolis that you get it from. I am living in MN too and looking at the same model that you got. Please let me know the saleperson too. Thanks for the help.

• 2011 Sienna Limited

  Written by: party0f5 on Sep 22, 2010 8:14:01 AM

  Purchased on 9/18/2010: 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited with Premium Package, floor mats, blizzard pearl premium color MSRP: $44,079.00 Purchase price: $40,269 + TTL Where: Los Angeles, CA. Toyota of Hollywood. I filed internet requests with 8 different dealerships. Would not discuss the pricing of other dealerships when on the phone, only told each internet manager that I am buying the car and would like to hear their best deal. If they ... Read More