BodyMedium
Power sliding door cable / motor failure.
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cycle both power doors several times and listen for grinding.
2016 Toyota Sienna problems
A 2016 Toyota Sienna is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
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Quick answer
The 2016 Toyota Sienna is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
BrakesMedium
Brake actuator / ABS sensor faults triggering warning lights.
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Scan for ABS/VSC codes on the test drive.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
EngineHigh
Rubber oil-supply hose (VVT) leak on early cars (recall).
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Confirm the oil-hose recall was completed.
InteriorLow
Dashboard glare / softening in hot climates.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check the dash top for tackiness.
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Check this exact carToyota Sienna · frequently asked questions
Is the Sienna reliable?
Yes — the 3.5L V6 is strong. Power-door hardware is the most common nuisance repair.
What breaks on a Sienna?
Power sliding doors and, on early cars, the VVT oil-supply hose.
Is AWD Sienna worth it?
AWD adds capability but also runflat tyres and slightly more maintenance; inspect tyres closely.