2008 Toyota Sienna electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Toyota Sienna — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Issues with VSC. The sensor alarm goes off when driving at more than 50 mph and slightly turning the steering wheel. The car brakes itself and this is DANGEROUS. It happens all the time, it has been more than 5-6 years and we are to the point of not using the car on the freeway to prevent a…”
filed Jul 15, 2023
“Driving on dry pavement in mountainous terrain the slip indicator light/sound activates temporarily and the brakes can engage by themselves! Usually happens during right turns. I've been to several automotive specialists for mechanical & electronic diagnosis. I've replaced the lower control arm &…”
filed Nov 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 12 | 10% |
| 2021 Sienna | 13 | 8% |
| 2020 Sienna | 7 | 18% |
| 2019 Sienna | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Sienna | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 Sienna | 20 | 13% |
| 2016 Sienna | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 Sienna | 44 | 19% |
| 2014 Sienna | 16 | 10% |
| 2013 Sienna | 22 | 12% |
| 2012 Sienna | 27 | 11% |
| 2011 Sienna | 69 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Sienna
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.