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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDZK22C98S206902 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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5TDZK22C98S•••••• 2008 Toyota SIENNA

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376on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 2 Power Train 1 Steering 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train crash Jul 2010
Pulled into parking space and vehicle suddenly accelerated and hopped onto curb and ran into pillar at a restaurant. Luckily nobody was eating on the sidewalk where van ended up. Placed vehicle into park and removed foot from brake and vehicle continued to lunge forward.…
Engine Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while pulling into a grocery store, he heard an abnormal ticking sound. The contact stated upon parking and inspecting the outside of the vehicle, he noticed that engine oil was leaking onto the ground. Additionally, the…
Structure Dec 2019
My vehicle has 138,000 miles and when I inquired about fixing the sliding door, I was told that the recall was over in 2016; however, I know of a person that was able to have his vehicle fixed by toyota. In fact, toyota replace both the door sliding components / latches. For my…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2018
The traction control system is often triggering while driving and turning at freeway speeds. It presents a huge risk of losing control every time. Many people with toyota sienna vans are experiencing this same issue as I've seen on various website forums. There should be a…
Steering Mar 2014
2008 sienna has developed steering issue and almost lost steering control of van. Problem appears to be failure of steering intermediate shaft that resulted in intermediate ability to steer vehicle. Very choppy steering. This is a very common issue with toyotas. Contacted toyota…
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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 5TDZK22C98S206902 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.