One problem related to tailgate has been reported for the 2009 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2009 Sienna.
Rubber coating on handle on tailgate door lift melted. Leaves fingers with black gunk on them that is very difficult to wash off whenever opening this hatch.