How safe is the Toyota Sienna 2WD?
Drivers of the 2018–2020 Toyota Sienna 2WD died at a rate of 5 per million registered vehicle years, 86% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 4th of 127 vehicles, safer than 98% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2018–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Toyota Sienna 2WD sits among all 127 vehicles
Toyota Sienna 2WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Toyota Sienna 2WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audi Q5 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 2 | 100 |
| 2 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 3 | Volvo XC90 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 4 | 98 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 5 | 98 |
| 5 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 6 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 5 | 96 |
| 7 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 0 | 94 |
How it compares with other wagons and minivans
Among the 10 wagons and minivans ranked, the Toyota Sienna 2WD is 1st. The safest wagons and minivans are below. See all wagons and minivans.
| Wagons and minivans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Sienna 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 5 | 98 |
| 2 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 5 | 96 |
| 3 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 6 | 92 |
| 4 | Chrysler Pacifica 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 20 | 68 |
| 5 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 23 | 62 |
Common questions
Is the Toyota Sienna 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Toyota Sienna 2WD is one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 5 per million registered vehicle years is 86% lower than the average, and it ranks 4th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Toyota Sienna 2WD compare with other wagons and minivans?
It ranks 1st of 10 wagons and minivans. It's the safest wagons and minivan in the ranking.
Why is this different from the Toyota Sienna 2WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.