What to look for in 2nd Generation Sienna? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

RckyMtnSienna · 06-25-2011, 12:42 AM

Hi, first post here. We are looking to buy a 2nd Generation Sienna. Particularly looking to get a 2007 LE I want the larger engine and the conveniences the LE offers. The 2007 is appears to be the first year of the larger motor and the last year of the standard factory hitch. We are looking to tow a tent trailer a couple times a year with it. Otherwise it will be used as a daily driver/kid hauler/family vehicle.

Question is, what should we be looking for? Is the 3.5L engine a solid engine or are there known problems that would make a 2006 a better choice? What should we look out for when it comes to buying? Common problems and such?

Thank you in advance for your responses.

Jeff

toyotoyo · 06-25-2011, 12:25 PM

I know the rubber oil line that is prone to fail/brake and oil is leaked out.
I guess new models like 2009+ have the metal oil line...

bill_toyota · 06-26-2011, 09:01 PM

There was a TSB for the oil line fix and a special campaign notice sent to owners that fixed it at no charge. You can check to see if it was fixed by signing up at the toyota owners club and putting in the vin.

http://us.toyotaownersclub.com/

grandpapa · 06-27-2011, 11:22 AM

07 is the 1st year for 3.5 but that engine has been used on 05 Avalon since. The issue is certain engine noise, kind of like a "knocking" sound. Some owners complaint about the noise is loud but I guess it all depends.

the oil line is a confusing issue. the 1st recall take care of some 3.5 with NEWER rubber line and then later, Toyota has a Full metal line for certain model. Now I heard there a pharse 3 with new part number the the line again. Either way the recall should take care of it and I don't really care if its rubber or metal. Just keep an eye on oil leak if you worry about it.

Overall, 2nd gen is pretty good (Many believe its better then the 3rd gen)

JoeFoss1 · 06-29-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill_toyota

There was a TSB for the oil line fix and a special campaign notice sent to owners that fixed it at no charge. You can check to see if it was fixed by signing up at the toyota owners club and putting in the vin.

http://us.toyotaownersclub.com/

I joined the above named club and did not find where to enter the vin number. Please advise. Joe