Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Sienna owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Power sliding door cable snapped on 2010 Sienna xle. Due to the number of complaints on this particular issue, in 2012 Toyota offered a warranty enhancement for model years 2004-2007 only. They said that they hadn't yet received enough complaints on model years 2008-2010 to warrant an extension for these years. When asked if the 2010 model had been changed in any way for this existing problem they said no. If enough people complain Toyota will consider extending their existing warranty enhancement from 2004-2007 to 2004-2010. Toyota is aware that this cable assembly is faulty on 2008-2010 but haven't included us in their "customer support program" due to the fact that they haven't received enough complaints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver side rear door did not open and the cable was hanging out the track. The vehicle was taken to the dealer vanderstein Toyota in rochester new york for a diagnosis. The sliding door cable fractured and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the passenger side rear door experienced the same failure last year, but in the recent failure, the latch was fractured. The vehicle was repaired last year. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but the VIN did not qualify for the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.
At 102000 miles left power sliding door cable broke during normal operation. In its broken state door only opens manually about 7 ito 8 inches and only with some force. The cable May have broken on the previous cycling of the door. That is not known. The problem was discovered when upon stopping to exit the door. Not knowing why the door would not open, I proceeded to open it manually. Door slid open with a bit of force required then stopped. No additional amount of force would allow it to open further. The safety concern is: had passengers needed to escape rapidly, and not known the cable was broken, they would have been barred from exiting rapidly from the two rows of seats.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side dashboard was sticky and melting. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his view was obstructed due to the glare from the dashboard. Longo Toyota of prosper (2100 w university dr, prosper, tx 75078 [phone]) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was provided information on regarding an extended warranty on the vehicle regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the extended warranty information was sent out in 2016. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Both dual automatic sliding doors on our 2010 Toyota Sienna have failed within 3 months of each other. The mechanism on the driver's side failed in September 2014 and the passenger side door failed in December 2014. On the left side it seems the cable broke. We can use the doors in manual mode but only from the outside. The greater concern is the safety issue with my kids not being able to open the doors from the inside. The interior door handles don't function at all - not even in manual mode. There should be a redundant function where if the automatic doors fail kids don't become trapped. This is especially true in an emergency situation.
The automatic door to my van stopped working I took it to the dealer where I was told this is a common problem on these vehicles. I was told that the cable on the door is what needed to be replaced but you can't purchase the cable itself. The dealer explained that I would have to purchase the motor because it's a "package" deal but in reality I didn't need the motor, the motor on the van was in good condition. They wanted too much money so I had to choose between purchasing something I really didnt need to having to manually open/close my door.
Takata recall. Toyota Sienna 2010. Power sliding door on passenger side - the cable for power door operation snapped out of nowhere. The power function no longer works and I have an 18" cable hanging out the side of my car now. Car is only 6 years old with 85,000 miles and estimate for repair is over $2,000. It was purchased as certified preowned but we were told the doors are not covered under warranty for this year. I'm reading online of many other owners having the exact same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the headlight assembly covers were foggy and created dull illumination at a distance. The dealer stated that they had a process to spray the headlight covers and make them ultraviolet, but there was no explanation as to what caused the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was normal wear and tear. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Sliding door cable snapped unexpectedly causing door to become inopperable. It is now jammed shut and will not open from inside or outside, causing a potential safety issue. This is second door where the cable has snapped and inoperability of door could become a safety issue if passengers need to exit. Toyota will not stand behind the door and asks upwards of $2K to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to operate on occasion. The doors only worked by using the remote control handle from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 84,600.
Related recalls
Structure
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between August 7, 1997 and January 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available.
Body complaints in other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Toyota Sienna, 33% of the model year's 172 complaints. The component named most often is body (29 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Sienna body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-160 (structure, Apr 20, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Sienna body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.