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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBA22C65S037969 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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5TDBA22C65S•••••• 2005 Toyota SIENNA

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945on the model
69builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Structure 5 Service Brakes 3 Steering 3 Tires 2

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Service Brakes Nov 2015
2005 sienna anti skid activates without provocation, similar to many other complaints, skid vsc comes on for no reason, putting on brakes uncontrollably. Happened on freeway in rain and almost lost control. See the websites and dealer complaints. Someone is going to get killed…
Steering Mar 2014
2005 toyota sienna: power steering fails intermittently, resulting in a loss of power steering and sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Driver is at risk if sudden steering away from an event is necessary due to the effort and inconsistent nature…
Structure Feb 2012
Both power sliding doors on my van have stopped working. The first door stopped working and within two weeks the other door has stopped. The doors stopped working with the key fob and the buttons in the front drivers area & the buttons located near the power doors, only opening…
Engine And Engine Cooling Sep 2009
2005 toyota sienna xle AWD - slow leak in radiator consistent with TSB regarding cracking of plastic in cold weather conditions lead to overheating of vehicle. Radiator was replaced ($600+) as well as heads needed to be removed and milled ($2000+)
Tires Jul 2008
I have a 2005 toyota sienna with all wheel drive and run-flat tires. I was told that the car has a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). I had two events of low tire pressure that went undetected by me. Both times I took the car to the dealer who told me the noise and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDBA22C65S037969 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.