2012 Toyota Sienna Reviews

There are so many different comfort features in this vehicle. First off, both driver and front passenger seat have heated features. You can adjust your seat position (forward, backward, up and down) and have two different settings that are programmable. This has been very helpful for me as I have some mobility issues and can use the different seat settings for when I first get in to the van vs when I drive. There is also a five disc CD player as well as a DVD player and screen for your passengers to enjoy. This comes in handy when on the road with small children, or are having to wait in the car for a period of time. There are two rows in the back; two seats that are completely removable, with the back row that folds down for more space and convenience.

My 2012 Toyota sienna se v6 8- passenger van powered by 3.5 liter v6 gas engine has power- 296 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, which is more than rivals such as Kia Sedona and Honda odyssey can muster. Some rivals counter this advantage by offering superior onboard technology and smartphone integration, which my sienna is not equipped with. Although providing a relatively comfortable ride and impressive acceleration, the sienna is starting to feel a little bit repetitive year after year. While my van offers excellent safety ratings and drivers aid, a total redesign will benefit the sienna greatly in maintaining its solid reputation and brilliant performance. My van is roomy, comfortable, well built and is a excellent choice for larger families.

The Sienna SE has been a fairly reliable source of transportation so far, minus the inconveniences and issues that had to do with Toyota's multiple factory recalls (which have so far had effect on the power windows, power steering, airbags, internal electrical issues, and problems with the brakes locking up for no reason). The only thing that I would really red flag would be to anyone looking at this car who has small children or pets that ride in the back seat of the car with them, we have had several different occasions of the automatic sliding doors shutting on their own when we were parked on any kind of incline or hill, and this is a very dangerous feature due to the fact that small children and pets could easily get caught in the sliding doors if they decide to suddenly close without notice. Also, it is not a very tech savvy car, there aren't very many options for charging & syncing a phone or tablet, which makes it frustrating at times.

The car that I currently own is pretty reliable (it has not broken down or had any problems for about 4 years now). The 8 seats allows for many passengers to fit into the car for things like road trips. If the seats are not needed, they can be removed giving more trunk space. With the seats in, the trunk is still pretty spacious. The car is very comfortable with air conditioning controls for both the front and back of car. Overall a great and reliable car.

It has very comfortable seating and is extremely easy to get into. The ride is excellent as is the power. My last vehicle was a SUV and this van is just as useful if not more. It has good gas mileage and the view is excellent for both the driver and passenger. There is seating for seven and the rear seats fold flat into the floor for easy hauling. I have carried many things back there including bags of fertilizer and mulch. The low floor makes unloading a lot easier than my old SUV. We would not hesitate to buy this van again.

I was a tough sell to switch over to a minivan, but once I realized I could get both kids bikes and a stroller in there without having to kick the door closed, I was sold. Beyond space, the vehicle rides smoother than previous vehicles and the additional lumbar support provided to the driver has added to my level of comfort. My kids are huge fans of the dual sliding doors, and it is created great independence for my five-year-old as she is able to open and close both doors herself. Great storage, great comfort, great ride. Other great features that I enjoy about our Toyota sienna include the handsfree, Bluetooth capability. I rarely even have to touch my phone, and it automatically connects to either the latest podcast I was listening too or it jumps right into my playlist from iTunes. Another favorite feature is the blessed backup camera. It has been a lifesaver in some of those parking lots where the lines are too close to fit most vehicles. I choose to backing and make sure I am square in between those lines. I cherish my beloved “distance to empty” information tab, so I know exactly how far I can push things out here in the great Midwest with miles between gas stations; likewise, I like it that it tells me (with more than a warning light) that I am approaching or due for maintenance. I find that I am more apt to keep up on those things when I know they are coming.

The problem with it was I got it second hand and the owner’s manual did not match my year and trim of my car. So trying to figure out how the surround sound works for the DVD player I could not figure it out. I had to buy a 10 ft aux cord and plug it in the back of the DVD player and into aux port for an iPod. And use the aux setting to get sound to play. I never wanted a van but had to with three kids. I have grown to love it. There is so much room in there it is great. Me and my boyfriend bought a couch. And were able to fit the whole thing inside and close the hatch. I was super impressed. I think that is why I fell in love with it. As long as my kids are small I will have a van. And I love that the back seat fold into the floor and the second row that seat come out. I also love that there are 8 seats and the eighth one can be removed. The only problem with that is it is next to impossible to get it to lock into place when putting it in. You have to mess with it a lot. And the front seats mine a leather which I hate in the summer and winter. But on the upside they have seat warmers in them that heat up super fast in the winter which is nice. And there are so many seating for back support in the driver's seat it is great.

We have loved the reliability of our vehicle the most of any features. We also love its safety ratings. I would definitely be pickier about the interior color in the future, light gray does not mix well with several young children. Or I would choose a non cloth interior. We would love to see an interior option that was made without carpeting all together... Something more song the lines of a truck bed liner material. I do wish the dual climate control was thermostatically controlled instead of just dial since I feel like we have to fiddle a lot with it. I really love how much storage nooks and crannies that it has. The base trim level which we have is not uncomfortable by any means but I have had vehicles that were a little better. Some types of maintenance and repairs on this vehicle can be more expensive than is typical due to either cost of parts or somewhat ill placement of components that leads to extra labor costs to remove and replace. We love the built in pull up sun shades in the rear two aisles. Some of the sight lines when backing and passing are a little more difficult than other vehicles we've owned. The rear view backing lights could be better designed/or brighter as it is pretty hard to see anything with them in the dark. We love the extra 8th jump seat for when I you r children have friends along, but wish that option was available in tandem with the AWD... You can only have one or the other not both. All said we'd definitely purchase another but just maybe be pickier with interior choices or trim levels possibly.

We have over 211,000 miles, several distant moves, and lots of periodic hauling, and never experienced any serious problems beyond ordinary maintenance. I bought a full-size spare tire/wheel and carry it around just in case after a flat tire occurred 400 miles after buying a new set of tires. The AWD is a pain requiring all four tires to be replaced. I wish the designers/engineers were less phobic. The mileage information on the display screen is replaced with 'Maintenance Required' at 5,000 miles and per my mechanic, the oil looks great at 10,000 miles, so that's my maintenance interval. I can hit the console button and it temporary displays this information, but I find it annoying to have this maintenance message constantly displayed. The tires do wear out prematurely, even after trying various brands, probably because of the vehicle weight. This is our second used Sienna and at 300,000 miles, we will likely buy another one because looking at all the other alternatives, it is the best, safest, most comfortable value with high seating helping on visibility. At 55 mph and relatively flat driving conditions, I have achieved 30 mpg, even with an AWD, and 24 mpg overall since buying it at 18 months old and 27,000 miles. My work requires 1,200-mile trips every few months to do property maintenance, and I can load every conceivable tool needed to perform the work in the Sienna.

I love our AWD, but it's hard on tires. I think it needs more air pressure than recommend. The viscose coupling in the rear end went a few days before the warranty was up. We got 175,000 km on it now. Had to replace a wheel bearing in the front. Had problems with the power sliding door. Went through 4 run flat tires under warranty for premature wear. Overall, It's very nice to drive, great in snow with winter tires, lots of power to pass on the highway and room for a 6'1" Dad.

The thing I like a lot about my 2012 Toyota sienna limited edition is that it is comfortable for the family and has the entertainment system with DVD to keep the kids in there sit during the journey to wherever we go. A lot of room for when I go buy things that is pretty big I can fold down the third row seat and it is flush with the floor. If I need more space I can remove the middle row seat but they are all heavy for one person to remove. I have over 200k miles on it so you know I enjoy this van very much.

Drives smoothly; comfortably fits my family and anything we need to put into the car; especially love the automatIc doors and windows; it also comes with. Sunroof; the exceptional interior storage (3 front compartments, 2 back compartments, seat packets); I appreciate the comfort of our seats (leather and material): the center row middle seat is great too (easy to change out, for when you need or don't need it); ac front and rear, with rear controls; rear windshield wiper; reverse or rear camera.

I have rarely had any problems with my Tacoma. Besides regular maintenance, I have only had a couple of issues. One was with the u joints and was expensive to repair but considering how much I use my vehicle, it was worth it. The only time my truck has left me stranded was when the battery went out so I would say it is very reliable. I love the back up camera and I have not had any problems parallel parking. The ride is comfortable and I have even slept in the driver's seat. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

This car is amazing it is really reliable and makes me feel safe to be in. The only problems I had with it would be the door opener on the left side. For some reason it would always get stuck if you tried to manually open it and then one day the button just stopped working and now you get the yellow check signal and a beeping noise when you make sharp right turns. Other than that door I have not had any other problems. The performance is excellent and it is very comfortable as well. I love the seat warmers for cold winter days as well. Although the defrosting of the windows takes a while as well on cold winter mornings.