Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"They have been unable to properly align the front wheels - always off by a bit. New tires, but loud road noise over 25 mph, very load at 65-70mph"
Anonymous, PA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Kept pulling to the right"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Toyota Sienna 3.5-L V6)"we were told by mechanics our car cannot be completely aligned because some factory built-in system was not calibrated well. The resulting problems are when we make turns the wheels sometimes bumped the curbside"
Anonymous, GA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering pulls to one side slightly. Dealer sent it to repair, but problem still present."
Steven C., HI (2007 Toyota Sienna 3.5-L V6)"Front Left CV axle leaking was replaced. Cost $ 384.94"
Anonymous, FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Lower ball joint and Tie rod ends were worn at 170K"
Henri P., MA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Most of the plastic bushings have or are reaching end of life. Replacement costs are not trivial. For comparison our 1996 Mercedes replaced 2013 did not have these issues, neither did 2007 plymouth minivan (232,000mi) replaced 2010 with Sienna"
George J., VA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"bushing failed"
Anonymous, ME (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"As the steering wheel bushing has aged, it has created a little more play in the steering. This is not really noticeable for the driver, but the sensors in the car will indicate that the car is going in to a slide by applying the brakes to correct a problem that does not exist. This only occurs on winding roads out sharp turns."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"bppt leaked"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Fluid leaked into a UV joint? requiring replacement"
Brown A., FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rubber had deteriorated and was leaking fluid"
Anonymous, OK (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"steering fluid leaks from rack and pinions. It started after less than three years of use. It is a minor leak, I just top it off every months"
Uygar S., FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"There is a small leak in the power steering. The mechanic told me that it would cost $1200 to fix and most people just fill it up instead"
Anonymous, MN (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"A whole front-end assembly -- power steering items, etc. -- had to be replaced. I'm not exactly sure what was involved. The whole replacement cost about $1300. Other than that, it's the best car I've ever had. This was the ONLY major repair ever!"
Anonymous, MI (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Power steering pump developed a leak at 75000 miles and had to be replaced. Was told this was a common Sienna problem"
Anonymous, AZ (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"There was not a big problem, dealer told me it was a leak"
Ming-Shiu Y., CA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"small crack in the power steering assembly"
Tim T., MD (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Minor leakage at the end of the steering rack near the boot was detected by the dealer during routine service. Repair would be approximately $1,500.00 to replace the rack and pinion. I have never seen any leakage on my driveway or carport floor and no significant amount of fluid has ever been put into the reservoir. This problem has been reported by two different dealers. No repairs will be scheduled by myself"
Jerry S., FL (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Once the problem was identified, the Dealer fixed it and charged us for the repair"
Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Leak developed in the hose line from the reservoir to the pump"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Leak"
Anonymous, FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Return power steering hose leaked"
Pete D., TX (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"The power steering pump hose is leaking."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"strut had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"the bad shocks caused a bad axle and wheel bearings"
Yacoub N., NV (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"One the the front struts failed at the top where it connects to the body of the vehicle. The struts had to be replaced and this was an expensive repair."
Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Top of strut failed due to rust"
Anonymous, ME (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Probably just normal age wear and tear.Recent estimate $1500 from Kaltire for all 45"
Ingrid E., MB (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Replaced struts due to tire wear"
Anonymous, OR (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"front shocks and stuts both failed"
Anonymous, ME (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"This is a wear and tear problem"
Ronald T., NJ (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The spring on the left driver side broke and both springs on the front had to be replaced in order to balance the suspension. The shocks were replaced as well because it was most cost effective"
Anonymous, AB (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Coil spring broke on strut. Problem occurred in 2019, struts were replaced a few weeks later"
Anonymous, MD (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"There is a rattle in the front left, apparently the struts."
Anonymous, IA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"One of the rear shocks found to be leaking. Replaced both."
Steven C., HI (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Since the coil spring surrounding the strut had broken, it was less labour to replace the strut and coil at the same time along with the need to replace the stabilizer bars."
Anonymous, AB (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"left side struts was broken. replaced both front struts. was making a rattle sound and at times you could tell it was metal to metal."
Robert S., WI (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Spring was broken. They didn't discover it until the began repair of strut"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Left spring broke. Spring and strut was an assembly and garage suggested replacing right one too so it became about a $1100 problem"
A H., MN (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"At annual inpsection both front springs and one rear spring were found to be broken. 3 out of 4 springs failed due to what mechanic indicated was corrosision caused by water being trapped by cracked coating on springs."
Anonymous, NH (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Both springs broke probably due to pot holes"
Leslie G., PA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"front driver's side spring broke and had to be replaced"
Stephen B., NY (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"both front springs were replaced in april 2015...both had broken during the winter months"
Michael K., WI (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Again a bulletin on this issue but Toyota would not accept any responsibility. The front coil springs just rusted and snapped"
Michael C., MA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"The left front spring broke as I backed out of my driveway"
Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Coil spring failed (broke) and McPherson strut failed as well"
Anonymous, ME (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"A part on the passenger side spring broke off causing a rattling sound. They had to replace the shocks and springs on both sides for a cost of over a thoUSnd dollars"
Anonymous, MN (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"spring broke"
Anonymous, MN (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Broke left front coil spring. Replaced both. Dealer indicated that he'd seen it with some frequency in this vintage Sienna"
James L., OH (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Front driver side spring broke"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Spring broke in zero temperature weather"
Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"The front driver side spring broke in to two pieces"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"The Front Driver side spring broke. I replaced both front springs at a cost of about $650"
Kevin R., MN (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"One of the springs in the front of the car broke during a long trip"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"front left spring broke. Had to replace strut too as they come as an assembly. It was recommended to replace the right one as well. Cost was over $1000"
A H., MN (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Front springs broke in below freezing weather. Cheaper to replace both springs which enclose struts as assemblies."
Anonymous, WI (2007 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"just both front springs broke which i've been told isn't that uncommon for a minivan of that age and milage and that gave me a chance to replace the who;e strut"
Anonymous, (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Rear spring broke. Front springs had already been replaced. Shouldn't lose all four springs by 140,000 miles. It's used for normal family stuff."
James L., OH (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Springs broke and needed to be replaced subsequent to having the strut replaced . Initially the front and then the rear after a few months. Some travel in Michigan, where roads are terrible, may have contributed to the failure."
Anonymous, NY (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The coil spring on the driver's side broke. While the vehicle could still be driven, it was an issue that caused some noise and the broken piece of the coil feel out on the street while driving causing a potential hazard to others."
Anonymous, AB (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Dealer recommend steering rack as critical needed repair. vibration at 65-70 MPH eliminated after replacement. I am disabled so I looked online for a youtube video and the I found was my year, make and model."
Anonymous, TX (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Replaced steering tie rod (steering Gear) Reason it was leaking"
Anonymous, OK (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"This system went out last summer. I was surprised since the dealer said it was uncommon and we only do highway, local driving"
Anonymous, WA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Leaking"
Anonymous, CA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Had to replace front end"
Anonymous, FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Two consecutive oil changes cost more than $800 due to two parts of the steering, at least one was deteriorated (oxidized) plastic part that needed immediate attention"
George J., VA (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The rack & pinion was replaced in full due to breakage, issue with sublets and other things"
Steven A., FL (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering column replaced at 116000 miles at a cost of about $1000"
David R., FL (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rubber boot failure on rack and pinion assy. Requires replacement. Repair not available"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rack & pinion slightly leaks on driver's side. Dealer would have charged me about 3 times more than my mechanic. Dealer would use OEM parts, I went for refurbished parts instead"
Anonymous, QC (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Took the car in for noisy right front wheel bearing, which they replaced, and they, the dealer, said I needed a new steering rack, as the old one was getting too worn. I'll admit it did steer better afterwards"
Edwin M., TX (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering system was shot and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, IL (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Power steering fluid leak and wear caused replacement of steering rack."
Anonymous, (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Rack and pinion developed a leak. Unit was replaced by an independent shop."
Anonymous, NC (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Replaced the entire steering rack at a cost of $2'600 at Dealership."
Matthew C., TX (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"When i bought this vehicle new in 2008, i joked that i would drive it til the wheels fell off or the radio quit working, whichever came first. Had i not taken it in for a problem with windshield fluid device, and had John not checked a bunch of other routine items, it would have been likely that the front wheel could have come off while i was driving. i do not understand enough about the details to explain exactly what happened. What i do know is i am very grateful that John caught this problem with the transaxle early and averted a possible disaster."
Anonymous, FL (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"I had to pay $2000 to have the front springs replaced, a new alignment, etc. The steering wheel would shake violently the faster the car went. On the expressway it became dangerous"
Anonymous, IL (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Related to the tire balance and wear problem mentioned earlier. The vibration can be felt in the steering wheel at or before every 5000 mile tire service interval. We have the van re-aligned at 5k too but sometimes it is within specs"
Ben H., OR (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Corrosion occurred in a system causing the front end to vibrate when I reached 40 mph."
Anonymous, NJ (2007 Toyota Sienna 3.5-L V6)"Hit a hole and a rock knocked out the rear tie road and boot. Strut came through the upper mount."
Anonymous, WV (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Gave out and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, CO (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Repace the part, no further problems"
Fred H., OR (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"broken joint. safety hazard"
Anonymous, MN (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"I was getting my brakes replaced by a mechanic who is a friend and asked him to check the noise that was coming from the front end of the van every so often. The dealer had told me the noise was coming from the brakes. After the mechanic replaced the brakes he noticed the sway bars were loose and one was just dangling. He purchased and installed new ones and the noise disappeared."
M S., ON (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The old left front tire has worn unevenly. Purchased new set of tires recently"
Anonymous, PA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Got rid of run flat tires and this issue seems to have improved"
Anonymous, WA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Although wheel alignment is to specs, uneven wear continues on the front end with slight pull to the left."
Steven C., HI (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"This van is hard on tires on the front end. It seems as though the factory specified tires are too low of a load rating. We rotate the tires every 5k miles and rebalance them as well. We buy Michelin tires exclusively due to poor longevity and results with other brands. I believe the Michelins have a higher load rating as well. They were recommended by our tire and service shop. We have needed to replace tires on this van more frequently than on other vehicles we have owned"
Ben H., OR (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Both my Scion and my Sienna have worn front wheel bearings, but both after 150,000 miles. This really isn't something to complain about but it's different from other Japanese cars I've owned."
Anonymous, MA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Exponential increase in severity in less than 10 days from initial slight vibration to major malfunction and difficult to hold vehicle in one lane. Required full day in shop and loaner car"
Connie C., MO (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"one wheel bearing needed replacement. noted at routine maintenance visit"
Anonymous, MO (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Road noise caused by wheel bearings failing"
Anonymous, OR (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Total replacement required"
Matthew G., AZ (2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Funny noise in the right front of the car that varied with turns, caused me to take it to the dealer. It was right front wheel bearing. When this car was about 50000 miles, I replaced the front brake shoes. Found that the two main pieces that guide the shoes, was totally rusted together, both right and left, and don't see how the brakes continued to work. I replaced all the parts and wondered if the car had been submerged in water at some time between the factory and my house? ???? I'll never"
Edwin M., TX (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Finding a retailer who would press a wheel bearing was tricky"
Henri P., MA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"I have had noise in the front end for about a year and the dealer kept saying it was different things from alignment to uneven tire wear. I recently had the brakes and tires replaced but the problem persisted and in the last week it was very noisy and persistent. The noise was affected by movement of the steering wheel. I finally made an appointment with the dealer after trying aftermarket repair shops and they replaced the right front wheel bearing after doing a road test. The van rides quieter than for a long time."
M S., ON (2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)
"It goes out of alignment quickly"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)