2008 Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Toyota Sienna — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side sliding door independently unlatched and opened. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that several years later…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the electronic sliding doors on the vehicle had experienced several failures. The contact stated that the doors erroneously slid open while the vehicle was being driven and the sliding doors were very difficult to open when using…”
filed Aug 9, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Sienna | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Sienna | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 Sienna | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Sienna | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Sienna | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Sienna | 5 | 2% |
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.