Toyota Sienna

Test details:

The Toyota Sienna was redesigned for the 2004 model year. Beginning with 2005 models manufactured after February 2005, changes were made to the vehicle side structure and to the optional side torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). Beginning with 2006 models, side airbags were made standard.

Two tests of a 2005 Sienna were conducted, one with optional side airbags for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. Both were manufactured after the structural and airbag modifications had been made. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious neck injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The intruding barrier came close to the dummy's head in this test. Although the barrier did not hit the head, this near miss indicates that only slightly different crash circumstances could produce a direct hit to a person's head.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the pillar behind the rear passenger door. This pillar is required by federal standard to provide some protection for occupants' heads.