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
"Because or a problem in the rear axle the car could not be aligned properly until the axle pieces were replaced"
Anonymous, WA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Tire Kingdom I bought new tires and twice car was aligned due to car pulling. Tires rotated to each side and still was pulling to left and right as tires where changed to each side. Took it to my mechanic They said it was a bad tire (5000 miles) on it. Took it to tire kingdom again where I bought them from and they say it is not the tire. Had them check alignment/rotate tires and still same problem Cooper tires (265-70-16) and there vendors cant fix it either"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"The alignment could not be corrected because of a rear axle part which appeared to be damaged. Dealership said because of an accident that was not reported on carfax but an independent shop said he has seen it before and sees it as a manufacturing week point. He fixed it for 1/3 of what dealership wanted."
Neil S., WA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"New tires and now it pulls. Tried realigning , rotating tires front to back and side to side even X still pulls to same side. Toyota Dealer and where I bought these rated 90k tires are unable to figure out problem. But tires show no sign of wear by pulling to one side"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Problem discovered during routine maintenance"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Same comments related to tie Rods."
William B., CT (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Clunking"
Cameron G., ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"braking you would hear a clunk noise and steering wheel would turn right suddenly"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Subframe bushings on both sides had deteriorated so much that the bolts were loosely wobbling within the opening. Hard to tell how long they were like this, but after change, the car drives like new"
Anonymous, LA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"front control arms vertical bushing and rear differential bushing. they are prone to be torn and cause tapping sound at stop and go."
Frank L., 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 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)"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)"power steering rack replaced due to blown boot on passenger side"
Anonymous, MI (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"There was a leak in the steering wheel boot that required the replacement of the entire assembly. It was costly and took overnight to achieve. Apparently it does not happen often but it happened to me. It was expensive."
Rae P., DE (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"small amount of fluid leaking. Not enough to warrant costly repair."
Ronald M., OR (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 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)"Pump leaks"
Anonymous, MN (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Power Steering Pump Went Out at 135K Miles"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Both rear shocks needed replacement in April 2015"
John F., NY (2008 Toyota Sienna 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 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)"They were found to need replacing during oil change and servicing."
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Car started bouncing when hitting bumps. Spring was broken. After 150,000 miles, not unexpected."
Anonymous, MI (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Front brake service,replaced rear brake pads, machines rotors, flushed brake fluid. Replaced ratio sensor on VSC & TRAC"
Anonymous, MB (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Noticed steering wheel vibration when going over 70mph. After about 3 weeks, able to get it into the mechanic. Needed passenger side front strut. It also caused the front tire to wear poorly and had a tire blow out about a week after the strut was replaced."
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Broken front spring. Failed due to large pothole. Replaced with new quick struts."
Anonymous, AB (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Broke the spring on the front passenger side strut. Replaced passenger and drivers modular strut assemblies."
Teri J., AK (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"I thought it was reasonable to expect to replace the shocks/struts at 142000 miles, and do not think this was a defect"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"The front strut on the passenger side failed, one is obliged to replace both.I find this very early and it is not as if the vehicle was poorly maintained or harshy driven. The vehicle has mostly highway and in city driving."
David L., ON (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Problem manifest as intermittent 'clunking' sounds that were hard to diagnose. Diagnosis eventually done following int from friend who had experienced same issue with same model."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 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 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)"Broken coil spring. They recommend changing both sides and an alignment was also required. The cost was significant"
Gary P., MN (2008 Toyota Sienna 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)"Both rear coil springs broke at the bottom end. New springs had to be installed"
Anonymous, (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"one cracked rear spring, from corrosion, on bottom of spring sitting in casing."
Anonymous, (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"one of the rear springs broke, but in a place that has not affected the ride height or driveability."
Anonymous, QC (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Torsion bar broke. Replacement was $1046."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"Broken back right spring - Replaced both rear springs"
Charles B., MN (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Broken spring replaced by quick struts."
Anthony L., AB (2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5-L V6)"All four springs broke along with one strut within a 7month time frame."
Anonymous, IL (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5-L V6)"Two broken springs were found during normal vehicle maintenance. This condition existed for some time but neither my wife nor I noticed indications of the failures. The implication of the failure under emergency handling conditions is not known."
Anonymous, PA (2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 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 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)"It was found to need replacing during oil change and servicing."
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Maybe it was the drive axle. Cost about $2,500. for replacement parts and labor at our local Toyota dealer."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"The seals are leaking and the whole unit will have to be replaced. Estimated cost between $1000/$1400.."
Anonymous, OR (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"I took the car to the dealer for an oil change and they said the rack was so worn that it was about to fall off. I wanted to take it to my normal shop, but they said they didn't think it was safe to drive anywhere. I ended up letting them replace the rack."
Anonymous, UT (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"service statement said rack boots wet indicating inner seals failing correction: power rack and pinion assy, R&R (add alignment)"
Bruce A., MD (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"Leaks from the steering rack. This was the second time in three years. Toyota paid for the parts, I paid for the labour."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 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)"Un-diagnosed shimmy shake particularly noticeable in steering wheel that is not related to balance or alignment."
Anonymous, MI (2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5-L V6)"advised by a local Toyota dealer that tie rods needed repair at a cost of over 3,000 dollars. Went to two local shops and although showed signs of wear and leaking, did not need replacing at this time."
William B., CT (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)"I suspect this is in relation to the bearing problem"
Ron K., TX (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"tire wear was the result of the alignment"
Neil S., WA (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 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)"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)"The bill states replace passenger front hub bearing and axle assembly. I believe this is a common problem with other Toyota/Lexus cars like the Highlander and RX-350. Cost or repair with parts was just over $600."
Ron K., TX (2008 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rear wheel bearings wore out"
Anonymous, MD (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)