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
"Clunking"
Cameron G., ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The steering rack is leaking, but it's a slow leak. I haven't repaired it yet because it will cost $1100 at least to have it replaced"
Eric K., MD (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Happened to notice a very small amount of fluid on garage floor. Took vehicle in and it turned out that power steering fluid was leaking. It was successfully repaired"
Anonymous, GA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Leaking seal"
Glen K., MI (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"We had to replace the power steering rack b/c it was leaking into the boots..... it wouldn't pass inspection"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"A power steering hose deteriorated"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"replaced steering rack"
Donald C., FL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Power steering fluid has been leaking for more than a year. Dealer cost estimate to repair is ridiculous; will trade in the car in next six months"
Michael M., OH (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"$1500 repair on a van with 106000 km. it's only 7 years old, didn't expect a major repair like this in a Toyota"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"$1,000 to replace water pump. No warranty coverage available although this is a common Toyota issue"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Pwr Steering pumps went out, good thing we had extended warrentee . It was very expensive repair"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Leaks reported by two different service teams, needed to be replaced to prevent other breakdowns"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Had to get front struts after 60,000 miles"
Donald G., CA (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Both rear shocks needed replacement in April 2015"
John F., NY (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"Clunking noise from front when making a turn at slow speed. Dealer replaced strut top bearing twice. Noise persists. Now dealer insists is normal"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"needed to be replaced- worn out"
Michael P., VA (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Replaced the struts in the front probably due to excessive snow and potholes"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Front struts are leaking"
Anonymous, MN (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"Broken coil spring. They recommend changing both sides and an alignment was also required. The cost was significant"
Gary P., MN (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"front torsion bar was replaced as well as springs"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Coil springs broke"
Anonymous, VT (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rear coil springs broken"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Left front coil spring broken. Right front fluid leaking, strut replaced"
Paul R., MA (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"spring broken"
Anonymous, PA (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Broken driver side front spring"
Wm D., NH (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"one spring cracked apart but stayed in place long enought to get to a shop to replace both"
Mass O., ON (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Spring broke in front left. Had to replace both springs and struts at 1,500 dollars"
Anonymous, IN (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"Front right coil spring suddenly (and noisely) broke while vehicle sitting in my driveway. Replaced both front springs with original equipment springs"
David N., ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"front suspension spring broke and had to have it replaced"
Anonymous, MN (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Broken front suspension spring"
Anonymous, NB (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"spring snapped/broke, needs to be replaced"
Sarah J., NH (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Both front coils broke. Replaced them with aftermarket parts"
Michel P., QC (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Power steering leak fixed but delayed replacing power steering rack until it gets worse. I've had a lot of repairs in the past year"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering block, box on right side needs replacement"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"rack and pinion leaking"
Roger G., FL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Replaced power steering rack. the steering rack boot was broken, causing the grease to leak out. This cost over $1000 to replace. I think this problem has been reported many times on some models of the Sienna. Toyota said it was not covered under any warranty or recall"
Anonymous, TN (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Real and pinion started leaking at 85k miles. $1000 to fix"
Donald G., CA (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Rack and pinion developed fluid leak. Had to replace whole assembly"
Stephen A., GA (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering rack started leaking and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, SC (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The entire rack and pinion gear box/system had to be replaced due to moderate leakage in right piston area"
Norman H., OK (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"leaking, popping"
Anonymous, AR (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Steering rack leaked fluid, required replacement"
Anonymous, CT (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Had to replace I think the entire rack that turns the wheels. 800 dollars but I have the Toyota platinum warranty so I didn't pay"
John C., NC (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"caused by leaking seal"
Glen K., MI (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Toyota dealership said it need to be replaced"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"going out"
Anonymous, MO (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"had to completely replace rack&pinon"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Costly repair for steering system ($1000) that should not have occurred at 80k miles"
Lucas H., VA (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Gear box leaked. Needed replacing"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"had to replace the Power rack and pinion $970 before sales tax. Replaced front brake pads also total for all $1,064.95 done by my local mechanic"
John R., TX (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"makes a clicking noise when you turn. very annoying, but not worth the $2800 in repairs that the dealership wants"
David B., OH (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"boots worn out - extreme wear"
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Boot leakage necessitated complete replacement of power steering gear assembly"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna Unsure 3.5-L V6)"we drove quite a bit on gravel roads and the steering wheel started to shake. if we held tightly and upwards, it lessened the movements"
Anonymous, CO (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Despite correct 4-wheel alignment and wheel balancing, I have never had a set of run flat tires wear evenly"
Sue K., VA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"The front left wheel bearing went out"
Philip T., TX (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"loud noises"
Anonymous, CO (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Noticed front passenger tire showed inside wear. Took it to an independent and dealer for an alignment, they missed the bearing. Took it to a 2nd independent for alignment and he found bad front passenger wheel bearing. Replaced and all is well"
George D., TX (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Wife observed increasing noise while driving. Advised Toyota service driver rear wheel bearing failure - they replied not possible. Cost $540 plus "Shop supplies" to R&R bad driver rear "hub & Bearing Ass'y" (bearing not available separately)"
Robert F., IN (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)
"Rear passenger wheel slightly out of alignment. Dealer unable to fix it due to the design of the system"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)