Consumer Reviews
2009 Toyota Sienna

A depenable rugged car.

by Science Teacher from Wickenburg, AZ on September 12, 2011

This is the third Toyota I've owned and the second Sienna. You may pay a little more for this vehicle but it will serve you for years without any major problems. My last Sienna was 10 years old and had almost 200,000 miles on it. I never had any problems with it. In fact, I never even changed the spark plugs. The ride is very comfortable and you sit up right instead of laying down as in some vehicles. I carry large telescopes and having the back seats fold down into the floor is really handy.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Love It - It's a Minivan with style

by Martyn from Pollock Pines, CA on September 8, 2009

I have a 2006 XL bought it new. I bought it for my dogs. 2 large dogs. They love the DVD player. Excellent stereo system if you get the upgraded stereo. You cannot control the volume with the DVD remote. You have to get up and go ALL THE WAY to the front and adjust the volume with the stereo controls. That's a long move from the back to the front. I have put almost 86,000 miles on my van so far. The only thing I have done is buy new tires and regular maintenance. My van does excellent in light snow/icy conditions with the traction control system which is more than sufficient in most conditions. The van also does good off-road. Me and my dogs don't always stay on paved roads. My van handles excellent. Great power. This ain't no sports car, but it definitely can handle it's own when you want it to. It doesn't do the "feel like rolling over" thing when you make sharp turns or on winding roads. The front seats are very comfortable on long road trips. The two center seats hurt your lower back and you can't stretch out. The rear bench split seat is great and comfortable. About the cubby holes to hide things. I swear I still haven't found all of them. And all of them are where you NEED them to be. I plan on keeping it for some time longer. The upgraded stereo system and DVD system is pretty much all you need. It comes with power everthing else already. Didn't like the look of the wood grain so picked one that didn't have it. I initially wanted to get one that was AWD. I live where it snows. Luckily the dealer did not have one on the lot in the color I wanted. It was a spur of the moment purchase on my way to work. I was gonna drive off the lot in a new mini-van. After talking to those that have AWD and some of the dealer mechanics, many have said the AWD system chews up tires like no tomorrow. The dealter refuses to acknowledge this as a problem. So on average, your tires on an AWD Sienna will last you all of 30 thousand miles at the MAX. Even those really expensive tires with 70-80 thousand mile life. This was my first mini-van. The Sienna greatly impressed me with it's handling and quality. I didn't want all that "foo-foo" stuff you get with those loaded mini-motorhome types. I wanted a basic mini-van with just a few upgrades. I love it. If I buy another, it will most definitely be another Sienna and with the same options.

Purchased a New car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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new sienna

by vacationing retiree from Mechanicsville, Va on February 9, 2009

Bought 09 Sienna in Dec. Just finished 2300 mile trip. Some thoughts. Good acceleration. Good to drive. 23.4mpg for trip. Remote-controlled doors and rear entertainment system worth the cost. Can't beat a mini-van for vacationing. Two defects so far: a windowscreen that won't retract and a 'recirculate' control that won't stay engaged. Also, this is the only vehicle I have ever encountered where you can hear the gasoline sloshing around in the tank when you come to a stop.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Off-roading

Does recommend this car!!

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excellent mini van compared to others

by amac from rio grande valley,TX on September 26, 2009

I have had my 06 sienna for almost 6 months and have put on over 10k. The comfort is a little less than my 03 town and country, but reliability and almost trouble free totally surpass it. When I drove though the mountains of Mexico I noticed it didn't have a lot of power to pass. Back in Texas where it is flat, it has plenty of power. It is plenty useful for moving things with the folding seats. This is a much easier vehicle for caring kids around compared to a car. totally recommend to others

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Only the best

by jc from ga on September 27, 2009

Toyota realy has the best cars trucks & SUV's around today. I am so happy to be able to get into this van.

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Super Stable at Highway speeds, Reallly versitile

by Road Warrior (Over 50,000 miles per year) from North Central Connecticut on December 15, 2011

Loved the Sienna, (It was my third one (2004, 2006, 2009) The ONLY problem, It couldn't pull my new travel trailer...had to move up to a 2010Sequoia.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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David

by Sucker from Overland Park, KS on June 30, 2015

We sold our 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Limited for this 2009 Sienna Limited. This Toyota structurally seems to be built better and although I "trust" the reliability of this Toyota more, I have to be honest in saying I would rather drive my old Chrysler. It is like driving a Lexus inside but the interior is a bit dated and the radio unit is just plain awful! We found this 2009 with just 30,000 miles so we plan to keep it for a while however I wish we would have bought a 2011 model.

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Nice comfortable minivan

by Hoosier engineer from Lafayette, IN on September 10, 2015

Bought used with 98K miles. Especially interested in Toyota Sienna for its AWD. Very comfortable. Not great fuel efficiency, but that was not a determining criterion. I plan to get a spare wheel and tire in case I get a flat on a long trip. A long trip over a weekend would probably be severely complicated by a flat tire and only the 100 mile useful life of the run-flat tires. Cannot comment on reliability - only had it less than a month.

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Smoothest running vehicle I have ever owned.

by Michigander from Jackson, MI on April 12, 2017

Bought this 2009 Toyota Sienna LE less than a month ago, with around 128,000 miles on it. Have taken it to Florida and back for spring break and it never missed a beat. Very smooth riding and may have even exceded the listed MPG of 23 on the highway. I ranked it "good" for Comfort and Interior design only because we wish the 2nd row captains seats had "arm-rests". Happy so far.

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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Perfect for Families

by Angel-Brown-Eyed-Girl from South Burlington on June 11, 2017

This is my 3rd mini-van and the Toyota is the best! Lots of space, internal design options, great storage compartments, and 10 cup holders. Not to mention Toyota quality! Great family vehicle.

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Uses car for Transporting family

Does recommend this car!!

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