2022 Toyota Sienna — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2022 Toyota Sienna

The 2022 Sienna switched to a standard hybrid powertrain (2.5L four-cylinder paired with two electric motors) that delivers 243 horsepower and gets around 36 mpg combined without the fuel-economy penalty of earlier non-hybrid vans. Owners praise the smooth eight-speed transmission for its seamless acceleration and the fact that you never feel like you're white-knuckling a slow minivan at highway merges. The third-row captain's chairs fold completely flat into the floor on all-wheel-drive models, which means a college student can fit more boxes from the dorm move than in a Honda Odyssey.

Common complaints and known issues

Early 2022 Siennas developed transmission hesitation and occasional shuddering between 20k and 50k miles, particularly when downshifting on light acceleration or gentle grade changes. A small batch had infotainment system freezes requiring a reboot, though this was less common than in model years 2021–2023 across Toyota's lineup. Some owners reported minor dashboard rattle over rough roads and occasional power-sliding door sensor failures around 40k miles, where the door won't recognize an obstacle and may close on a child's arm or cargo.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $32,000–$38,000. 80k–120k miles: $27,000–$33,000. Over 120k miles: $22,000–$28,000. The 2022 sits at the tail end of the pre-redesign generation; higher trim levels (Platinum), accident-free title, and all-wheel-drive pull toward the top of each band, while base LE models with single-owner service records trend lower. Regional demand (stronger in the Midwest and South) and local collision history narrow or widen the spread by $2,000–$3,000.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.