Is the 2007 Toyota Sienna a bad year?
364 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 54, 5.4× a quiet Sienna year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 67k–121k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Sienna owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 101,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 54 (15%) | 67k–121k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bags | 37 (10%) | 66k–104k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 31 (9%) | 36k–119k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Brakes | 27 (7%) | 28k–106k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical system | 18 (5%) | 44k–105k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Steering | 12 (3%) | 64k–140k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Visibility and wipers | 8 (2%) | 26k–129k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 7 (2%) | 100k–170k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 7 (2%) | 40k–125k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Seat belts | 5 (1%) | 60k–116k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 102 (28%) | 45k–100k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 28 (8%) | 27k–91k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Tires | 25 (7%) | 18k–78k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Latches and locks | 19 (5%) | 32k–77k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 101,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 364 complaints: 29 mention a crash · 6 mention a fire · 24 report an injury · 10 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jun 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Oil cooling hose ruptured while driving the car at approx. 60 MPH on the highway. Black smoke began to pour out the back of the car.
Driving 55MPH on frwy, van started smoking in the rear and oil on back of van. Slowly drove short distance home and lights on dash came on upon arriving home.
I believe the product to be defective because of the issue that I had faced with this vehicle 2 weeks back while driving in the freeway.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 101,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Toyota Sienna: 10
In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier. If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 135
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Toyota Sienna. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power…
Some vehicles may exhibit a leak or oil seep from the engine's oil cooler pipes
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic…
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2006 Sienna: 1,017 complaints, keep it · 2008 Sienna: 429 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Sienna a bad year?
364 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 54, 5.4× a quiet Sienna year. At 101,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 67k–121k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sienna?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (54), air bags (37), transmission and drivetrain (31), brakes (27), electrical system (18). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 67k–121k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Sienna have?
10 recall campaigns list this model year: Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 17V-657), Seats (NHTSA 16V-396), Seats (NHTSA 14V-743), Tires (NHTSA 14V-273) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.