Toyota Sienna

"Surprisingly strong acceleration. Solid handling"

"Sometimes drives like a boat....tends to shift from side to side with little movement of steering wheel"

"I really enjoy the smooth quiet ride, resonably decent acceleration and handling, and the fact that I can see far ahead due to higher seating."

"Plenty of pep and responsive steering."

"it drives fantastic like a car, great handling and acceleration, good in winter ice and snow, nice high seats"

"This vehicle has wheelchair access modifications that greatly change the cost of the vehicle and the characteristics of it."

"Very responsive for a van, plenty of acceleration, not much side roll during steering which has always been a problem with this type of vehicle"

"Both ccceleration and handling features are fine for me."

"good handling and shifting, smooth driving and ride"

"Very reliable and economical vehicle. Other than items covered by warranty, have had no major repairs"

"It may be the nicest car I've ever driven overall. Handling is excellent; for such a large car, it's incredibly maneuverable. Acceleration is excellent: it's not a hot rod, but it moves along nicely and has plenty of power to handle traffic."

"Handles we’ll in all situations"

"This vehicle is the way to travel on the highway."

"Acceleration sometimes is very poor. There are hesitation when trying to get accelerate into oncoming traffic that becomes a safety issue. My Toyota Service Mgr says that's something Toyota has installed in the system."

"I have plenty of power when I need to accelerate and it handles so nicely! It is very solid and feels like a brand new car. Nothing rattles or vibrates as I cruise down the highway."

"Acceleration could be a lot faster. It also can feel top heavy when going around curves."

"Easy to control steering wheel, but steering could be tighter. Handles a little more like a boat than my 2006 Toyota Sienna. Plenty of power; able to get out of tight jams."

"A pleasure to drive, very sporty (SE edition), very solid even at high speed (former sport car owner here who needed a van for the family). THe SE was far superior in handling to the other trims lines, superior to my previous (2006] Honda Odyssey or same model year."

"Very powerful engine, yet good fuel economy on the highway. Handles securely and comfortably at all times."

"Acceleration is great."

"It's got a smooth ride, a good turning circle and is quite comfortable"

"Excellent acceleration. Good handling for a mini van."

"The handling is very predictable. It's easy to tell when you're pushing the limits (before you reach them). It is capable of handling all acceleration requirements; it's easy to merge into traffic, and also to pass when required."

"It is very good in all ways."

"Good acceleration and handling"

"Crisp handling, quick acceleration for minivan"

"Although a large vehicle it is easy to manuever and since it has a 6 cyl engine it is very responsive to acceleration"

"Lexus engine with Lexus suspension. Nice!"

"very good acelleration . Good handling for a mini van"

"It handles well for a minivan and i have been surprised by its acceleration."

"See previous comments. This is a duplicate."

"Excellent acceleration. Very good visibility."

"For a van, acceleration is quite acceptable and reduces risks in passing on two-land roads. This is the third sienna we have owned and handling is better than that of many full sized vehicles."

"Good acceleration, easy to handle"

"AWD gives a firmer grip on the pavement when driving and accelerating and handles very well in snow"

"Handles great, very tight turning radius stands out."

"Easy to drive up and down the mountains of Colorado."

"It has exceptional acceleration and handling for a minivan."

"Handles well"

"AWD is very good in winter but a bit balky. New Bridgestone 235/50RF18 97W DRIVEGUARD tires at 36psi seem quieter, better coasting and better cornering than previous 2 OE sets."

"Wonderful handling and driving. Have used it for long drives down to the Florida Keys and back. Great vehicle."

"car is too loud - too much road noise"

"Great vehicle for long trips on the highway. Very comfortable, with good view of surroundings. Excellent handling even fully loaded"

"For an large vehicle it has good acceleration and handeling"

"I switched from a Honda Oddysey to the Sienna and it’s much fast and bested handling"

"Brakes are amazing! They saved my life! I had to slam the breaks on HARD when a herd of elk appeared on the narrow road (no shoulders). I expected the van would swerve and flip over -- but was totally amazed that it stayed perfectly straight, stopping inches from the big buck elk. Incredible! Thank you, Toyota!"

"Accelerates well."

"Sloppy steering the radio with navidation and dvd controls is a mess and not very user friendly"

"Handles very well. Engine growels durring acceraltion. Wind noise pronounced."

"Very comfortable and quiet ride. Overall quality, looks and performance are commendable. Con: the navigation display is difficult to see in come daylight conditions. Wish the display viewing angle could be adjusted as in my '09 Sienna."

"Great acceleration, back up camera helpful, audio controls simple, air controls not very intuitive."

"Amazing, fast acceleration, crisp handling"

"Most powerful car I have ever owned; definitely the most powerful van. Power is smooth and acceleration is continuous up to and above 90 MPH."

"Great acceleration!"

"It has the tightest turning radius of any vehicle I have ever owned. Handling is very good with the seat high enough to see all around providing excellent visibility. The payload area hauls a large amount of material/items with very good handling."

"good turning radius, quick response in avoidance maneuvers."

"It doesn't turn very short at all. I understand that it is a longer vehicle, but every van we have had seems to have had a shorter turn capability than this model."

"Poor handling, this vehicle is difficult to control."

"Exc in every way exc air bags"

"It is the smoothest driving car I've ever owned. It is responsive and has the perfect feel of the road transmitted to the driver."

"Very smooth drivetrain and excellent fuel economy. Small turning circle makes parking and turning very easy."

"Runs very well, good power. Has some road noise."

"The acceleration is surprisingly good for such a big van. The handling is a little ponderous as the body rolls through any turn. It's not an engaging driver's car, treat it as a luxury ride and remove any thoughts of sportiness."

"This my third Toyota minivan. I have a mobility scooter and lift installed which add weight. The ride is very smooth but responsive when needed. The six cylinder engine is peppy. I never experience it bogging down when accelerating onto highways."

"it accelerates like a striped ass ape... lots of get up and go!"

"Awesome turning radius, both acceleration and handling are good. Rides very smoothly, quiet."

"V6 has good acceleration, particularly when economy mode is off. Responsive steering."

"The SE version car drives better than any other van I have test driven or drove since. The tighter steering and lower suspension makes the van drive like a car."

"the 6 cylinder engine can deliver some strong acceleration but one has to challenge it and push the pedal to the floor. Handling is good on normal roads but not that great on winding roads."

"handles very much like a car, you dont feel like your in a van"

"Handling is very good. Acceleration is not as good as the Avalon. It is adequate for our needs."

"It has more power than similar makes. That's safer when passing other vehicles"

"The overall quality and fit and finish! The quality of the build and overall competence of the vehicle. This is also a well thought out vehicle and just a pleasant vehicle to drive and ride in."

"Surprisingly good in the snow. Even though it has AWD I was not sure how it would do when driving my kids to skiing but it did great."

"Driving, acceleration are fine. Handles well at city and highway speeds. Handles well in the rain."

"Not engaging to drive at all. It's an appliance and nothing more."

"Plenty of power"

"LOVE the handling, turning radius, etc. on this vehicle! I didn't think I wanted a van, but it's great!"

"bucket seats in front can be adjusted to reduce back strain on lengthy trips"

"Radio touch screen controls are a little cumbersome."

"very comfortable seats. low road nioxe. sit high on toad"

"Noise level better than in other car at 70 mph Bumps less noticed"

"car is comfortable and does a good job of dampening road noise."

"This and my former 1998 Sienna are the most comfortable vehicles I've used for making long trips (1000 miles or more in one stretch). The noise level is better in the 2013, but could still be quieter."

"Good seat position adjustments"

"The driver’s seat is very adjustable and comfortable."

"My wife and test drove the Sienna and were very pleased with the comfort of the seats and the smooth ride. We also test drove a Honda but did not like the thin padding in both the passenger and driver seats."

"Front seats are excellent. Driver's seat, with lots of controls, is wonderful. A few times a year, I drive this car 600 miles in a day. I adjust the seat a bit while driving to get different positions. At my age (69), if the seat weren't comfortable, I wouldn't be able to do that drive!"

"Very Comfortable and lots of space"

"Very little noise of any kind, smooth ride, seats are very adjustable"

"All is good accept noise."

"I can adjust the height, angle of seat, and height of steering wheel. I am short so this is important to me."

"Noisy, difficult to park"

"driver seat is uncomfortable for me after long rides"

"Overall very functional. Seats are comfortable. Ride is squishy and noise is too high."

"Level of road noise is occasionally annoying"

"The seats can be adjusted electronically to tailor the comfort to the rider. Front seats still leave plenty of legroom in the back seat area when pushed all the way back."

"Very comfortable Sears both front and second row"

"The major problem I encountered is tire wear. Two sets of 4 Bridgestone run-flats wore out on the inside edges by 55,000 km. despite frequent alignment checks and tire pressure checks. I also find the transmission has a bit of lag time on start up."

"Great vehicle for long trips on the highway. Very comfortable, with good view of surroundings. Excellent handling even fully loaded."

"This vehicle continues to be our go-to for trips with multiple passengers. The seats are all comfortable, and the vehicle continues to ride well."

"Very comfortable ride and seats. The vehicle is quiet and rides smoothly due to the long wheelbase. The seats are plush."

"Generally comfortable except for long driving trips. Like the ability to easily adjusted the seat is many ways, including tilt and lumbar. Like the heated seat in the winter. Road noise is louder than I would like."

"The seats are very comfortable for long drives. Easy to adjust seats and mirrors. Noise is quiet."

"the seats are so very comfortable that long trips are more enjoyable"

"Wish that the cabin noise would be less."

"Driving position is very good"

"The ride of the Sienna is smooth and enjoyable, but the driver's seat can become very uncomfortable on long trips."

"smooth shifting and driving, very little wind noise, good ride"

"Too noisy"

"Getting my wheelchair in and out of the car. The van has an mobility package that makes getting the chair and an secured extremely easy."

"Great support in seats. Good for long drives."

"Lots of room for all"

"very comfortable seats, quiet vehicle, rides smoothly, and has plenty of room."

"The passenger seat should have same features as driver's seat."

"Awesome sound proofing , especially for a van, the best in its class; this was even stronger in the SE possible because of the tires"

"Great passenger car with captains chairs in the middle."

"Good mileage on hiway driving especially"

"The vehicle is a pleasure to ride in or drive even on long distances. The seats are comfortable and easily adjustable. The vehicle is very roomy."

"Constant failures with Bluetooth on phone calls"

"During our 2014 ice storm. My wife and our 2 granddaughters drove 9 miles home. almost no one else did. She made it easily. Ok, her Sienna is an AWD. It rocks it,,,,"

"Seats look and feel flat and unsupportive, but are actually quite comfortable on long rides. Very versatile vehicle changing from 7-8 passengers to cargo including 4x8 sheet goods."

"Noise level is very good -- I am hard of hearing, and am nevertheless able to talk to a front-seat passenger."

"It is a comfortable riding vehicle and quiet inside on the highway."

"The drivers seat is very uncomfortable for long rides. I'm used to GM cars which seem to be fine, but I start getting pain in my legs within an hour in the Sienna."

"Has some annoying rattles."

"The drivers seat was designed for tiny people. The seat doesn't slide back enough to allow for a 5'10" person. The seat is so narrow it stops circulation to my legs an I have to stop every hour. It bothers so much I want to buy a replacement seat."

"Rear seat head rests are a nuisance to see around in the rear view mirror when passengers exit and don't put the head rests down."

"comfort is ok climate and ride are good. what I don't like are front tires only getting 18,000 and brakes aren't much better"

"The climate control has ample capacity for the vehicle. The only issue that occurs sometimes is the air conditioner has a musty smell. I have personally disinfected the evaporator coil, which greatly reduced the occurrence of the musty odor."

"too much road and wind noise"

"My Sienna has the Lounge seats in the second row. They are very heavy (86#) and difficult to remove when desired."

"Lowest seats of all the minivans so best for carrying elderly and disabled passengers. Cabin ceiling high enough for a wheelchair to go in on its wheels. Love the 3 sets of climate controls. Seats very comfortable."

"Vehicle is very versatile. This vehicle has swallowed just about any item I have tried to move in it, from kayaks to furniture to bicycles to sheet goods. Removal of second-row "captain's" seats is a bit awkward, and leaves tracks on floor of van, making cargo storage a bit less convenient."

"The driving position and seat comfort make this a comfortable choice for long trips."

"The dash controls on 2013 vs 2008 are too distracting. the En-dash radio system is a big disappointment. Poor radio sound, difficult switching of stations, I cannot search for stations I want, only auto search. Too many steps to change to a new station. Navigation screen glare makes the back-up camera useless in daytime. No back-up guidelines on screen is uncompetitive. Back bumper sensors are not effective and annoying in busy parking lots. Second row seating won't fold down so flat panel use"

"Within a year, the plastic surround on the bottom of the driver's seat broke and was replaced under warranty. I owned a Sienna 2001 and the step-in height, drive feel, and comfort was closer to a car than a cargo van. That was what I was hoping to replace. This is more cargo van than car."

"I have an injury to my pelvis. The heated seats in my Toyota are the best I have found. The heat is hot and it doesn't cycle or turn off. We've test driven many other cars, and none of them heat like my Toyota Sienna."

"there does seem to be a number of squeeks inside the van, particularly the rear tail gate"

"The back needs better shocks when riding over bumps."

"Very comfortable on long trips"

"Very comfortable, but very noisy."

"Cabin noise while driving, including interior bumps or rattles which cannot be identified and eliminated"

"I do not like the phone and cruise control being on the steering wheel they turn with the wheel and that is distracting the seat belt buckle digs into my hips and I have fibromyalgia so it becomes very painful. I also do like like the back up camera. It is distorted. I would rather have beeping."

"The seats are very adjustable and comfortable. I have made multiple 800 mile trips without feeling fatigued. The van is quiet and the temperature control is just what I want."

"The road noise could be improved upon, however during our research before purchasing, we were aware of this possible shortcoming"

"Not enough space for my family of 5. The back seat is difficult to get to, and the middle, middle seat is very tight on space."

"Driver's arm rest doesn't really support arm, slides off. Car also lets in more road noise than we expected."

"Our A/C has leaked coolant since day 1. It also makes a noise when it's on. Several techs denied hearing the noise, which is subtle. Now that the warranty is up (coincidence?) a tech manager has reported hearing the noise. The unit has been charged with coolant twice. The source of the leak cannot be found. The car is only three years old."

"Much more road noise than Honda Odyssey or large SUVs"

"8 seats"

"Very comfortable to drive especially for long trips. The seats are very comfortable the van has a good ride."

"It rides good,drives good and does as i expected. Every thing works as it should."

"Quite a bit more noisy than I had anticipated when I purchased the vehicle"

"headrest made for people who semi-recline while driving.I sit up straight and had to turn the headrest around so it didn't push my head forward."

"road noise high at interstate speeds. Sound system needs improvement."

"Seat rails are difficult to keep clean."

"Driver's seat comfort is the best. One of the reasons I bought this car. With back problems, I needed a car I did not have to get down into and had enough headroom for 6'3". The lumbar support is very good and I can drive long distances with no back problems."

"loud wind noise"

"Road noise: bad"

"My complaints are about the climate control system and are relatively minor. The controls have little tiny green and orange lights that I find difficult to see in daylight. When I try to determine the settings when I am driving I have to lean to the right, take my eyes off the road, and look at the controls straight on, sometimes shading the controls with my hand so I can see the lights. My old 2001 sienna had a simple slider and I could put my hand on it and tell what it was set on without hav"

"Seats are flat and narrow with not a lot of shape around the body The blows is weak and it takes along time to get heat on Winter we live in WI so need it"

"great space for the family, an SUV can't give you that. Some issues with interest body part noise otherwise completely satisfied"

"I cannot adjust the driver's seat to be comfortable for extended driving without extra cushions or support"

"Comfortable seats. Good car like ride. Road noise is very load"

"Reasonably supportive driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, great for a longer journey. Quiet ride, the kids drown out what little road noise enters the cabin."

"The Sienna drives like a dream around town or on the highway. Quiet and comfortable in all situations. Lots of room for passengers and for cargo. Great vehicle. So glad I did not buy an SUV."

"The Sienna is perfect for family activities. It is easy to move around our family of 6 and all of our gear. The ride is very stable and cabin noise is not too bad. Front seats and rear captain chairs are comfortable. The rear seat is not very comfortable. Climate control is easy to use and works well."

"I have the limited all wheel drive version and have been very happy with it from the get go! It is a very comfortable vehicle to drive and ride in, the fit and finish is excellent too. Although this is a fairly quiet vehicle overall, I would like to see it be a little less noise from excelleration and some road noise."

"Very quiet and comfortable."

"Spacious and comfortable seats which are not always providing the best support on winding road. The sound proofing is very good and noise (road or wind) is well controlled. The ride is a little plush and overall enjoyable. Very good for cruising."

"Seat comfort and smooth ride are wonderful."

"Great versatile vehicle"

"It could have better road noise insulation."

"Very comfortable and car relatively quiet"

"The ride is very smooth. Both of us agree that the Sienna rides better than the Avalon. For this reason, the Sienna is our road car for long trips."

"A remarkable fact is that for the last 5 years, our Sienna has required no repairs, aside from normal maintenance!"

"This is my second Sienna! This one is different - a converted vehicle for use with a wheelchair. It has a dropped floor, raised ceiling and both front seats are removable. The person in the wheelchair can drive or be passenger. Due to unreliable shoulders, I chose to give up my license and let my caregiver drive. I could fill a page on things I like about this vehicle!"

"yrs/75,000 miles...great deal, little to no maintenance. Still have just under 50% of factory brakes left, no repairs needed yet. RELIABLE...great job Toyota."

"Value is very good"

"The Sienna is a an overall good value. Reliable and good as a family hauler."

"The Sienna holds tons of luggage and household items. It is very safe to drive and gets reasonable gas mileage. Extremely reliable."

"great auto"

"I can't believe what a comfortable, luxurious, and practical auto my Sienna is! I love the comfort, styling, handling and everything about my Sienna. Also, I love the fact that I can use it as a moving van when I need to by dropping the back seat into the floor and either removing the second row or sliding the second row seats all the way forward. I have so much room to do whatever I need to with the car. It is just a wonderful car and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Also, in two months it will be paid off and we own it forever!"

"Compared to other minivans, this is the best combination of price, comfort, utility, driving experience, etc."

"This is a very reliable vehicle. I've had no repairs other than routine maintenance."

"Minivans are a much better value for the money than SUVs. Roomier inside and less expensive"

"Very reliable vehicle. Other than a factory call back, there were no major repairs needed"

"The Toyota Sienna provides plenty of space and comfort in each of the seating areas. There are plenty of cup holders and pockets to store things. Controls are easy to access and use."

"Excellent reliability. The whole machine does what it is supposed to all the time. It gets good mileage, (excellent on highways), handles well and rides well."

"Other than oil changes, tires,and a battery, I havent spent a cent on thistle vehicle."

"I bought my Sienna new from the dealer five years ago. It still feels and drives like a brand new car. It will be paid off in two months, and I still feel like it will last forever! Nothing has broken or needed repair ever! We've just done the oil changes as recommended, and it drives like a dream!"

"Love her"

"We bought this vehicle with help from consumer reports. It cost us less as a higher MSRP vehicle than our Camry did in 2009."

"I have not had to do any repairs in 81000 miles"

"Very convenient vehicle, great cruiser on the road, not so much in town, and unfortunately, terrible 16.4 mpg... Yet very comfortable, and accomodating to haul kids and their gears. Beside poor mpg, already had to change the tires ones, and the the front brakes: not really expected for a vehicle that has just ~35,000 miles."

"Competent. Easy to handle. Interior materials cheap looking. Versitilty limited by use of trolly system fie middle seats."

"DEALER OVERCHARGED BY APPROX. $40,000. iT WAS A SCAM ON SENIORS"

"We were recently disappointed to learn that this model does not come with a spare tire!! Further, the tires on it were not "run flat" -- a new phrase to us. Since we planned to use this car for longer trips, this could be a significant issue. (We learned this info the hard way, but at least we were near home.)"

"This van is converted for wheelchair carrying or driving. It is big reliable, comfortable, maneuverable and a pleasure to be in."

"It is a handicap van. It was very costly as used cars run."

"Ordered your CR car report, as I always do for my new cars, but didn't find it useful because it didn't cover the XLE model line. XLE had the options I wanted and eventually bought."

"Love everything about the Toyota Sienna except the gas mileage. I get about 20 mpg overall, only 21 on highway. I got better mileage from a 2000 Honda Odyssey I owned prior - 24 or 25 highway."

"Resale value is very good"

"A great vehicle but all the alarm & accessory stuff on it runs the battery dead in 4or 5 days if it is not driven leaving one in the lurch. An unacceptable condition for an almost $70,000 vehicle. As well the nav and driving controls are not user friendly."

"This is my third Toyota Sienna LE. I had a 1999, a 2008 and now a 2013. They all have been extremely reliable cars that have had very low maintenance and low insurance costs. The 1999 I gave to a relative after it reached 110,000 miles. It's still running. I had the 2008 until it was totaled in an accident on the highway. I was stopped in traffic and was rear ended by someone, slamming my car into the car in front of me. While I liked that Sienna, I was seriously impressed at how all of its sa"

"I did pay for the Select Used CarToyota Warranty (to 100,000 miles), and that added up to more than I planned to pay. Only time will tell how that turns out."

"Exc value"

"With the LE model you get power sliding doors seating for eight, stoable middle jump seat. third row seating that easily folds into the floor for expanded cargo area, back-up camera, bluetooth for phones, quality entertainment system, a bunch of safety and operational warning systems. All and more for under $30,000. if you you use Tru-Car or Consumer Reports car buying guidelines."

"You get a lot of car for your money."

"Best van hands down. Can't be beat for the features you get at the price you pay."

"The Sienna is a good minivan for the money. It is pricier than some minivans such as the Dodge Caravan, but the quality is higher it feels solid on the road. Ride quality is good and the styling is nice. Only major downside is the power doors needed to be overhauled after only 3 years due to corrosion from salt and water."

"It's a car you can do everything. Go on vacations or bring materials from home Depot store"

"Vans are still great family cars and if I need to put all 5 of us in the car and still get ample luggage placed, this is our go to vehicle"

"don't like cheap plastics inside the van"

"WE GOT THE LOWEST LEVEL OF INTERIOR AND I AM SORRY I DID NOT GET BETTER DASH, ETC. WE HAD CUSTOM SEATS LEATHER, PUT IN BY TOYOTA AND THE ARMS ALL FELL OFF EARLY ON AND TOYOTA IS NOT HELPING TO FIX IT!!!!!!!!!! AUDIO IS NOT GOOD AND THE CAR IS NOISY WHEN DRIVING"

"It is too low to the ground in front for our rural roads."

"Sienna is a good family car"

"Looks are fine, but second row seat movement is very difficult."

"Great looking vehicle on the road. Ours is bright white and it is the only color that looks great. I have seen many Siennas on the road but if it is white it is very hard to miss."