2001 TOYOTA SIENNA Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Mar 13, 2021 Engine 75 mi

A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE 3.0 L V6 ENGINE. HEAVY SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. VISIBLE OIL SLUDGE UNDER THE OIL REFILL CAP.

Mar 13, 2021 Engine 75 mi

A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE 3.0 L V6 ENGINE. HEAVY SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. VISIBLE OIL SLUDGE UNDER THE OIL REFILL CAP.

May 30, 2018 Structure 147,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS SEVERAL TIMES NOW REFUSED TO LATCH, AND WHEN IN EMERGENCY SITUATION I HAVE LOCKED IT AND FORCED IT TO SHUT THEN IT WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IT HAS TO BE TAKEN APART TO BE OPENED AND THE WHOLE LATCH AND LOCK MECHANISM REWORKED BY THE MECHANIC, AND IN THE MEANTIME T...

May 30, 2018 Structure 147,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS SEVERAL TIMES NOW REFUSED TO LATCH, AND WHEN IN EMERGENCY SITUATION I HAVE LOCKED IT AND FORCED IT TO SHUT THEN IT WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IT HAS TO BE TAKEN APART TO BE OPENED AND THE WHOLE LATCH AND LOCK MECHANISM REWORKED BY THE MECHANIC, AND IN THE MEANTIME T...

Jun 20, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 154,000 mi

MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT AND I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. I THEN HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND REALIZED THE FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING AND THE BACK STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP HAD BROKEN LOOSE CAUSING T...

Jun 20, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 154,000 mi

MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I WERE ON OUR WAY HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT AND I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. I THEN HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND REALIZED THE FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING AND THE BACK STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP HAD BROKEN LOOSE CAUSING T...

Sep 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I HAD JUST DROPPED MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OFF AT SCHOOL AND AS I WAS LEAVING I HAD TO STOP BECAUSE SOME CHILDREN WITH THEIR PARENTS NEEDED TO CROSS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED MY BRAKES AS NORMAL AND I HAD NO ISSUES IN STOPPING BUT THEN IT FEELS LIKE A "GHOST" PUSHES THE GAS PEDAL DOWN BECAUSE I CAN FEEL...

Sep 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I HAD JUST DROPPED MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OFF AT SCHOOL AND AS I WAS LEAVING I HAD TO STOP BECAUSE SOME CHILDREN WITH THEIR PARENTS NEEDED TO CROSS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED MY BRAKES AS NORMAL AND I HAD NO ISSUES IN STOPPING BUT THEN IT FEELS LIKE A "GHOST" PUSHES THE GAS PEDAL DOWN BECAUSE I CAN FEEL...

Aug 7, 2016 Engine

TAKATA RECALL. WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE EXHAUST WHEN I START THE CAR. THEN SMOKE DISAPPEARS OR STAY AT LOW LEVEL DURING DRIVING. DECREASE OIL. I PUT ONE QUARTER OIL EACH WEEK. MECHANICS SAYS IT MAY HEAD GASKIT OR SEALS. COSTS 2000 AND ABOVE TO REPAIR. IF NOT BETTER TO GARBAGE THIS VEHICLE. IT H...

Aug 7, 2016 Engine

TAKATA RECALL. WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE EXHAUST WHEN I START THE CAR. THEN SMOKE DISAPPEARS OR STAY AT LOW LEVEL DURING DRIVING. DECREASE OIL. I PUT ONE QUARTER OIL EACH WEEK. MECHANICS SAYS IT MAY HEAD GASKIT OR SEALS. COSTS 2000 AND ABOVE TO REPAIR. IF NOT BETTER TO GARBAGE THIS VEHICLE. IT H...

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS FAULTY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT STOPPED THE SRS DEPLOY AND HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Jun 20, 2016 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS FAULTY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT STOPPED THE SRS DEPLOY AND HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS FAULTY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT STOPPED THE SRS DEPLOY AND HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Jun 20, 2016 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS FAULTY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT STOPPED THE SRS DEPLOY AND HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

May 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 118,203 mi

THE HORN ON THE SIENNA WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION WHEN DRIVING AS A HORN COULD POSSIBLY PREVENT AN ACCIDENT WITH A CAR OR PEDESTRIAN. FIRST HAD THE PROBLEM IN 2014, BUT WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA, IT WOULD WORK, SO THEY COULDN'T CHECK IT OUT. IN APRIL 2015, THEY FINALLY...

May 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 118,203 mi

THE HORN ON THE SIENNA WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION WHEN DRIVING AS A HORN COULD POSSIBLY PREVENT AN ACCIDENT WITH A CAR OR PEDESTRIAN. FIRST HAD THE PROBLEM IN 2014, BUT WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA, IT WOULD WORK, SO THEY COULDN'T CHECK IT OUT. IN APRIL 2015, THEY FINALLY...

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 142,112 mi

HORN WILL NOT WORK IN THE RAIN OR WHEN YOU DRIVE IN WATER. IT TAKES ABOUT A DAY FOR THE HORN TO DRY OUT FOR THE HORN TO WORK AT ALL. PEOPLE COULD GET KILLED WHEN THE HORN WILL NOT WORK IN THE RAIN OR WATER. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL NOW TO SAVE THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ...

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 142,112 mi

HORN WILL NOT WORK IN THE RAIN OR WHEN YOU DRIVE IN WATER. IT TAKES ABOUT A DAY FOR THE HORN TO DRY OUT FOR THE HORN TO WORK AT ALL. PEOPLE COULD GET KILLED WHEN THE HORN WILL NOT WORK IN THE RAIN OR WATER. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL NOW TO SAVE THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ...

Feb 25, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 25, 2016 Visibility 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 25, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 25, 2016 Visibility 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HOOD WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Aug 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE PARKING AREA OF A SHOPPING CENTER. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING IN THE CAR ACCELERATED QUICKLY. I BRAKED TO NO AVAIL. THEN I PUT ON THE FOOT EMERGENCY BRAKE, WHICH SLOWED BUT DID NOT STOP THE CAR. A PASSENGER THEN TURNED OFF THE KEY AND WE LURCHED TO AN ABRUPT STOP, SHORT OF A TY...

Aug 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE PARKING AREA OF A SHOPPING CENTER. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING IN THE CAR ACCELERATED QUICKLY. I BRAKED TO NO AVAIL. THEN I PUT ON THE FOOT EMERGENCY BRAKE, WHICH SLOWED BUT DID NOT STOP THE CAR. A PASSENGER THEN TURNED OFF THE KEY AND WE LURCHED TO AN ABRUPT STOP, SHORT OF A TY...

Feb 24, 2015 Power Train 131,000 mi

[THIS INCIDENT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA - CASE # [XXX].] I EXITED PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT TO TRAVEL NORTH ON TWO-LANE STREET AT 5 PM. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE LANE, MY CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, AND IT WAS STUCK IN POSITION. I TAPPED THE PEDAL, AT WHICH P...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 131,000 mi

[THIS INCIDENT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA - CASE # [XXX].] I EXITED PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT TO TRAVEL NORTH ON TWO-LANE STREET AT 5 PM. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE LANE, MY CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, AND IT WAS STUCK IN POSITION. I TAPPED THE PEDAL, AT WHICH P...

Feb 24, 2015 Power Train 131,000 mi

[THIS INCIDENT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA - CASE # [XXX].] I EXITED PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT TO TRAVEL NORTH ON TWO-LANE STREET AT 5 PM. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE LANE, MY CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, AND IT WAS STUCK IN POSITION. I TAPPED THE PEDAL, AT WHICH P...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 131,000 mi

[THIS INCIDENT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA - CASE # [XXX].] I EXITED PARKING LOT AND TURNED LEFT TO TRAVEL NORTH ON TWO-LANE STREET AT 5 PM. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING THE LANE, MY CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, AND IT WAS STUCK IN POSITION. I TAPPED THE PEDAL, AT WHICH P...

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags 137,315 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA HAS AIR BAG FLASHING, IT JUST LAST 12/12/20014, SO I BROUGHT IT TO FREMONT TOYOTA FOR CHECK UP AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE FLASHING AIR BAG ASK THEM IF IF IS PART OF TOYOTA AIR BAG RECALL. THEY CHARGE ME $152.00 TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. AFTER 2 HRS, THEY SAY, THEY NEED MORE HOURS TO FIND...

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags 137,315 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA HAS AIR BAG FLASHING, IT JUST LAST 12/12/20014, SO I BROUGHT IT TO FREMONT TOYOTA FOR CHECK UP AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE FLASHING AIR BAG ASK THEM IF IF IS PART OF TOYOTA AIR BAG RECALL. THEY CHARGE ME $152.00 TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. AFTER 2 HRS, THEY SAY, THEY NEED MORE HOURS TO FIND...

Jul 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VAN IN TIME AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF FRONT BUMPER OF THE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HIT THE WALL OF A HOUSE BUT NO AIR BAGS CAME OUT OR INFLATED. THE VAN IS TOTALLY DAMAGED AND NOT DRIVEABLE. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VAN IN TIME AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF FRONT BUMPER OF THE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HIT THE WALL OF A HOUSE BUT NO AIR BAGS CAME OUT OR INFLATED. THE VAN IS TOTALLY DAMAGED AND NOT DRIVEABLE. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Wheels 258,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM BROKE ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THANKFULLY I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT GO FLYING INTO TRAFFIC. THE CABLE BROKE AT THE END WHERE THE CABLE GOES THROUGH THE METAL HOLDER/BRACKET THAT ACTUALLY CLAMPS TO THE WHEEL. IF ...

Feb 24, 2014 Tires 258,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM BROKE ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THANKFULLY I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT GO FLYING INTO TRAFFIC. THE CABLE BROKE AT THE END WHERE THE CABLE GOES THROUGH THE METAL HOLDER/BRACKET THAT ACTUALLY CLAMPS TO THE WHEEL. IF ...

Feb 24, 2014 Wheels 258,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM BROKE ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THANKFULLY I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT GO FLYING INTO TRAFFIC. THE CABLE BROKE AT THE END WHERE THE CABLE GOES THROUGH THE METAL HOLDER/BRACKET THAT ACTUALLY CLAMPS TO THE WHEEL. IF ...

Feb 24, 2014 Tires 258,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM BROKE ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THANKFULLY I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT GO FLYING INTO TRAFFIC. THE CABLE BROKE AT THE END WHERE THE CABLE GOES THROUGH THE METAL HOLDER/BRACKET THAT ACTUALLY CLAMPS TO THE WHEEL. IF ...

Nov 12, 2013 Electrical System 32,231 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLI...

Nov 12, 2013 Electrical System 32,231 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLI...

Oct 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

THE STEEL CABLE FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED WHILE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED ELECTRONICALLY. THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN WIDER THAN A FOOT SINCE THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE IN OPERATION. PASSENGERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, HAD TO EXIT THE PARKED VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDIN...

Oct 15, 2013 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THE STEEL CABLE FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED WHILE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED ELECTRONICALLY. THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN WIDER THAN A FOOT SINCE THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE IN OPERATION. PASSENGERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, HAD TO EXIT THE PARKED VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDIN...

Oct 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

THE STEEL CABLE FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED WHILE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED ELECTRONICALLY. THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN WIDER THAN A FOOT SINCE THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE IN OPERATION. PASSENGERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, HAD TO EXIT THE PARKED VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDIN...

Oct 15, 2013 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THE STEEL CABLE FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED WHILE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED ELECTRONICALLY. THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN WIDER THAN A FOOT SINCE THE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE IN OPERATION. PASSENGERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, HAD TO EXIT THE PARKED VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDIN...

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 275,000 mi

WITHIN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE REPLACED MY BRAKE PADS REPLACE 3 TIMES. JUST LAST MONTH I REPLACED MY PADS , ROTORS AND CALIPERS. BUT NOW MY PADS ARE GRINDING REALLY BAD AGAIN AND IT'S BEEN 30 DAYS SINCE I HAD NEW PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS PUT ON. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG! I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE S...

Oct 2, 2013 Service Brakes 275,000 mi

WITHIN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE REPLACED MY BRAKE PADS REPLACE 3 TIMES. JUST LAST MONTH I REPLACED MY PADS , ROTORS AND CALIPERS. BUT NOW MY PADS ARE GRINDING REALLY BAD AGAIN AND IT'S BEEN 30 DAYS SINCE I HAD NEW PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS PUT ON. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG! I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE S...

Aug 24, 2013 Electrical System 170 mi

INSTRUMENT AND VEHICLE LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER. ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT WORKS RANDOMLY AND BACKGROUND LIGHT FOR RADIO HAS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE CRUISE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING ON THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY. *TR

Aug 24, 2013 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE REAR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SEEN REPORTS OF SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES ON LINE. OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE APPEARED WITH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. *TR

Aug 24, 2013 Electrical System 170 mi

INSTRUMENT AND VEHICLE LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER. ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT WORKS RANDOMLY AND BACKGROUND LIGHT FOR RADIO HAS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE CRUISE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING ON THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY. *TR

Aug 24, 2013 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE REAR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SEEN REPORTS OF SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES ON LINE. OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE APPEARED WITH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. *TR

Jul 19, 2013 Seats 115,699 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT INDEPENDENTLY MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S BACK REST BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 19, 2013 Seats 115,699 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT INDEPENDENTLY MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S BACK REST BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 16, 2013 Service Brakes 230,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE DECELERATION IS ALMOST ZERO. PRESSING HARDER ON THE PEDAL DOES NOTHING TO INCREASE THE DECELERATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. I HAVE REPLACED T...

Apr 16, 2013 Service Brakes 230,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE DECELERATION IS ALMOST ZERO. PRESSING HARDER ON THE PEDAL DOES NOTHING TO INCREASE THE DECELERATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. I HAVE REPLACED T...

Apr 1, 2013 Service Brakes 210,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES PAD AND ROUTERS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES DECEMBER 2012 AT SEARS. MY ABS LIGHT AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COME ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE AND RECENTLY I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT NO MORE THAN 5 MPH AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AND I COULDN'T STOP REVERSING IN THE STR...

Apr 1, 2013 Service Brakes 210,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES PAD AND ROUTERS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES DECEMBER 2012 AT SEARS. MY ABS LIGHT AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COME ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE AND RECENTLY I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT NO MORE THAN 5 MPH AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AND I COULDN'T STOP REVERSING IN THE STR...

Mar 29, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ODOR WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL CANISTER AND CAP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL CA...

Mar 29, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,542 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ODOR WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL CANISTER AND CAP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL CA...

Nov 3, 2011 Structure 72,000 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE. I AM UNCERTAIN OF WHETHER THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE ENGAGED, HOWEVER, THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WIDER THAN APPROX. 6". REAR PASSENGERS HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VAN VIA THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. I AM EL...

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE. I AM UNCERTAIN OF WHETHER THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE ENGAGED, HOWEVER, THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WIDER THAN APPROX. 6". REAR PASSENGERS HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VAN VIA THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. I AM EL...

Nov 3, 2011 Structure 72,000 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE. I AM UNCERTAIN OF WHETHER THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE ENGAGED, HOWEVER, THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WIDER THAN APPROX. 6". REAR PASSENGERS HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VAN VIA THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. I AM EL...

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE. I AM UNCERTAIN OF WHETHER THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE ENGAGED, HOWEVER, THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WIDER THAN APPROX. 6". REAR PASSENGERS HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE VAN VIA THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. I AM EL...

Nov 1, 2011 Tires

I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT DOES NOT FIT THE ORDINARY TYPE OF COMPLAINT. I BELIEVE THAT THE TIRE INDUSTRY IS PUTTING THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS AT RISK IN WINTER DRIVING BECAUSE OF POLICIES THAT IGNORE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. BECAUSE OF TEST ON VEHICLES THAT ARE SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL T...

Nov 1, 2011 Tires

I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT DOES NOT FIT THE ORDINARY TYPE OF COMPLAINT. I BELIEVE THAT THE TIRE INDUSTRY IS PUTTING THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS AT RISK IN WINTER DRIVING BECAUSE OF POLICIES THAT IGNORE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. BECAUSE OF TEST ON VEHICLES THAT ARE SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL T...

Sep 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 96,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 96,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK. *TT

Sep 8, 2011 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Aug 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART SO IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Aug 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART SO IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Aug 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB SHOULD FORCE A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE. T...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB SHOULD FORCE A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE. T...

Aug 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEMS SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB S...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEMS SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB S...

Aug 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB SHOULD FORCE A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE. T...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB SHOULD FORCE A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE. T...

Aug 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEMS SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB S...

Aug 18, 2011 Structure 8,000 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE IN 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US PROBLEMS SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME POWER DOOR ISSUE AT LEAST 11 TIMES. THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME. THE NTSB S...

Aug 14, 2011 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 28,2006, MY SON AND I RETURNED TO THE SITE OF THE ACCIDENT, THE NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL DRIVING TRACK. ONCE THROUGH REGISTRATION, WE RE-ENTERED THE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DID NOT USE THE SEAT BELTS, SINCE WE COULD SEE THE SPOT WE HAD BEEN ASSIGNED. SOMETIME DURING T...

Aug 14, 2011 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 28,2006, MY SON AND I RETURNED TO THE SITE OF THE ACCIDENT, THE NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL DRIVING TRACK. ONCE THROUGH REGISTRATION, WE RE-ENTERED THE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DID NOT USE THE SEAT BELTS, SINCE WE COULD SEE THE SPOT WE HAD BEEN ASSIGNED. SOMETIME DURING T...

Jun 27, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS HANDLES FAILED. THE EXTERIOR HANDLE ON THE REAR LIFT GATE ALSO FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE POWER MOTOR ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS WAS REMOVED. DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE POWER MOTORS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HAN...

Jun 27, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS HANDLES FAILED. THE EXTERIOR HANDLE ON THE REAR LIFT GATE ALSO FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE POWER MOTOR ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS WAS REMOVED. DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE POWER MOTORS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HAN...

Jun 2, 2011 Seat Belts 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACTS REAR SEAT BELT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE HOUSING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED FROM EXTENSIVE USE OVER TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEA...

Jun 2, 2011 Seat Belts 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACTS REAR SEAT BELT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE HOUSING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED FROM EXTENSIVE USE OVER TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEA...

May 29, 2011 Air Bags Crash 82,506 mi

AFTER STOPPING FOR REGISTRATION, MY SON AND I GOT BACK INTO OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN TO CONTINUE ON TO OUR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED SITE AT A CUB SCOUTS "JAMBOREE". I THINK THAT I HAD A SEIZURE (I DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING AT THIS TIME). NEITHER I NOR MY CHILD WAS BUCKLED IN, AND WE TRAVELED ACROSS...

May 29, 2011 Air Bags Crash 82,506 mi

AFTER STOPPING FOR REGISTRATION, MY SON AND I GOT BACK INTO OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN TO CONTINUE ON TO OUR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED SITE AT A CUB SCOUTS "JAMBOREE". I THINK THAT I HAD A SEIZURE (I DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING AT THIS TIME). NEITHER I NOR MY CHILD WAS BUCKLED IN, AND WE TRAVELED ACROSS...

May 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

{MUCH OF THIS CONTENT IS COPIED FROM ANOTHER COMPLAINT, BUT WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS} SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH ...

May 20, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

{MUCH OF THIS CONTENT IS COPIED FROM ANOTHER COMPLAINT, BUT WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS} SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH ...

Mar 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 155,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE LATCH BROKE. BECAUSE THERE'S NO REMOTE WAY TO OPEN THE LATCH (EITHER WIRELESS OR WIRED), IT'S NECESSARY TO CLIMB INSIDE THE VEHICLE REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE INTERIOR REAR-HATCH DOOR PANELING AND MANUALLY ENGAGE THE RELEASE CABLE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS V...

Mar 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 155,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE LATCH BROKE. BECAUSE THERE'S NO REMOTE WAY TO OPEN THE LATCH (EITHER WIRELESS OR WIRED), IT'S NECESSARY TO CLIMB INSIDE THE VEHICLE REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE THE INTERIOR REAR-HATCH DOOR PANELING AND MANUALLY ENGAGE THE RELEASE CABLE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS V...

Mar 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE ABS MOTOR. THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS TH...

Mar 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE ABS MOTOR. THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS TH...

Feb 8, 2011 Structure 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUNNING BOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED AND COLLAPSED AFTER HE STEPPED ONTO IT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RUNNING BOARD WAS RUSTED UNDERNEATH AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITI...

Feb 8, 2011 Structure 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUNNING BOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED AND COLLAPSED AFTER HE STEPPED ONTO IT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RUNNING BOARD WAS RUSTED UNDERNEATH AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. IN ADDITI...

Dec 29, 2010 Seat Belts 70,232 mi

OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SEATBELT PROBLEMS. 3 OF THE SEATBELTS ARE NOW USELESS (LOCKED UP) AND THE DRIVER SEATBELT GETS TWISTED UP ALL THE TIME. THEY ARE FAULTY SEATBELTS. THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE THAT THE SEATBELTS HAVE GONE OUT AT 70,000 MILES. DANGEROUS. NOT HAPPY. DON'T BUY TOYOTA. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Seat Belts 70,232 mi

OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SEATBELT PROBLEMS. 3 OF THE SEATBELTS ARE NOW USELESS (LOCKED UP) AND THE DRIVER SEATBELT GETS TWISTED UP ALL THE TIME. THEY ARE FAULTY SEATBELTS. THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE THAT THE SEATBELTS HAVE GONE OUT AT 70,000 MILES. DANGEROUS. NOT HAPPY. DON'T BUY TOYOTA. *TR

Dec 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DOOR LATCHES WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER, PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WAS FROM THE REAR HAT...

Dec 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DOOR LATCHES WERE FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER, PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WAS FROM THE REAR HAT...

Nov 13, 2010 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I AM FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH DUAL POWER SLIDING DOOR. THE POWER MALFUNCTIONED WITH ONLY 60000 MILES ON IT. NOW I KNOW MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE THIS QUALITY AND SAFEY ISSUE. I TURNED IT INTO MANUAL DOOR. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Nov 13, 2010 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I AM FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH DUAL POWER SLIDING DOOR. THE POWER MALFUNCTIONED WITH ONLY 60000 MILES ON IT. NOW I KNOW MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE THIS QUALITY AND SAFEY ISSUE. I TURNED IT INTO MANUAL DOOR. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Nov 12, 2010 Structure 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE BACKORDERED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS A...

Nov 12, 2010 Structure 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE BACKORDERED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS A...

Oct 13, 2010 Tires 106,000 mi

MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES (80,000 MILE TIRES) FROM SAM'S CLUB I HAD 4 MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES ALL PURCHASED FROM SAM'S CLUB ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. ALL 4 TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE. ON 9/10/10 MY SIENNA'S RIDE FELT BUMPY. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SHOWED MY WHERE MY REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS SEPARA...

Oct 13, 2010 Tires 106,000 mi

MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES (80,000 MILE TIRES) FROM SAM'S CLUB I HAD 4 MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES ALL PURCHASED FROM SAM'S CLUB ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. ALL 4 TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE. ON 9/10/10 MY SIENNA'S RIDE FELT BUMPY. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SHOWED MY WHERE MY REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS SEPARA...

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH A METAL BAR UNDERNEATH THE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE STEPS HAD MAJOR RUST UNDERNEATH IT. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD BE SEV...

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH A METAL BAR UNDERNEATH THE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE STEPS HAD MAJOR RUST UNDERNEATH IT. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD BE SEV...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 TOYOTA MINIVAN UNPREDICTED ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF TO EXIT RAMP AND DID AGAIN SO HAD CAR TOWED. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 TOYOTA MINIVAN UNPREDICTED ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF TO EXIT RAMP AND DID AGAIN SO HAD CAR TOWED. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

I HAVE A SIENNA LE 2001. 118,000 MILES. WE HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNERS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE NO PERFECT RECORD OF OIL CHANGES BUT WE HAVE DONE IT PERIODICALLY. ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AGO, IT WAS RUNNING OK, BUT IT BLEW OUT WHITE-ISH/ BLUE-ISH SMOKE OCCASIONALLY (USUALLY WHEN FIRST STARTING, IT DIDN...

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

I HAVE A SIENNA LE 2001. 118,000 MILES. WE HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNERS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE NO PERFECT RECORD OF OIL CHANGES BUT WE HAVE DONE IT PERIODICALLY. ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AGO, IT WAS RUNNING OK, BUT IT BLEW OUT WHITE-ISH/ BLUE-ISH SMOKE OCCASIONALLY (USUALLY WHEN FIRST STARTING, IT DIDN...

Aug 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 19, 2010 Electrical System 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 19, 2010 Electrical System 113,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. HE THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNIN...

Aug 17, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA... THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF... THE RIGHT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF IN 2007. .NEXT THE LEFT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF... THIS WAS DANGEROUS SINCE THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON PREVENTING OPENING THE DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHILDREN ...

Aug 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA... THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF... THE RIGHT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF IN 2007. .NEXT THE LEFT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF... THIS WAS DANGEROUS SINCE THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON PREVENTING OPENING THE DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHILDREN ...

Aug 17, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA... THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF... THE RIGHT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF IN 2007. .NEXT THE LEFT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF... THIS WAS DANGEROUS SINCE THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON PREVENTING OPENING THE DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHILDREN ...

Aug 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA... THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF... THE RIGHT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF IN 2007. .NEXT THE LEFT, REAR SLIDER HANDLE BROKE OFF... THIS WAS DANGEROUS SINCE THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON PREVENTING OPENING THE DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHILDREN ...

Jul 21, 2010 Steering 45,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS TO TOYOTA ABOUT MY 2002 SIENNA REGARDING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS TO TOYOTA ABOUT MY 2002 SIENNA REGARDING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Steering 45,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS TO TOYOTA ABOUT MY 2002 SIENNA REGARDING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS TO TOYOTA ABOUT MY 2002 SIENNA REGARDING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Visibility 40,000 mi

2001 SIENNA TOYOTA ONCE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COMES DOWN, IT WILL ONLY GO UP BY AN INCH AT A TIME WHEN HIT THE UP BUTTON. IT WILL TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR TO CLOSE IT COMPLETELY. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Visibility 40,000 mi

2001 SIENNA TOYOTA ONCE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COMES DOWN, IT WILL ONLY GO UP BY AN INCH AT A TIME WHEN HIT THE UP BUTTON. IT WILL TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR TO CLOSE IT COMPLETELY. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 67,235 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT ON, AND OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. AFTER FIDGETING WITH THE LOCK AND LATCH, IT WILL EVENTUALLY LATCH. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 67,235 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT ON, AND OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. AFTER FIDGETING WITH THE LOCK AND LATCH, IT WILL EVENTUALLY LATCH. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 67,235 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT ON, AND OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. AFTER FIDGETING WITH THE LOCK AND LATCH, IT WILL EVENTUALLY LATCH. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 67,235 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT ON, AND OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. AFTER FIDGETING WITH THE LOCK AND LATCH, IT WILL EVENTUALLY LATCH. *TR

May 15, 2010 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

THE LEFT THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FAILED 2 WEEKS AGO, RENDERING THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. IT COST OVER $400 TO REPLACE. TWO DAYS AGO, THE RIGHT THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 87,000 ON THE VEHICLE, WITH NORMAL USE. *TR

May 15, 2010 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

THE LEFT THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FAILED 2 WEEKS AGO, RENDERING THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. IT COST OVER $400 TO REPLACE. TWO DAYS AGO, THE RIGHT THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 87,000 ON THE VEHICLE, WITH NORMAL USE. *TR

May 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CE. IN THE PAST 1.5 YEARS ALL DOOR HANDLES HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR. THIS INCLUDES THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER, REAR PASSENGER AND TAILGATE DOORS HANDLES. THESE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC AND CRACK AND BREAK OFF AT THE HINGE POINT. I DON'T BELIEVE THE ...

May 11, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CE. IN THE PAST 1.5 YEARS ALL DOOR HANDLES HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR. THIS INCLUDES THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER, REAR PASSENGER AND TAILGATE DOORS HANDLES. THESE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC AND CRACK AND BREAK OFF AT THE HINGE POINT. I DON'T BELIEVE THE ...

May 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CE. IN THE PAST 1.5 YEARS ALL DOOR HANDLES HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR. THIS INCLUDES THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER, REAR PASSENGER AND TAILGATE DOORS HANDLES. THESE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC AND CRACK AND BREAK OFF AT THE HINGE POINT. I DON'T BELIEVE THE ...

May 11, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CE. IN THE PAST 1.5 YEARS ALL DOOR HANDLES HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR. THIS INCLUDES THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER, REAR PASSENGER AND TAILGATE DOORS HANDLES. THESE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC AND CRACK AND BREAK OFF AT THE HINGE POINT. I DON'T BELIEVE THE ...

Apr 7, 2010 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HORN WAS ENGAGED AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH...

Apr 7, 2010 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HORN WAS ENGAGED AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH...

Mar 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

WHEN CHILD LOCK IS ON THE POWER DOOR ON PASSEGER SIDE CAN BE OPENED BY A 4 YEAR OLD. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Structure 5,000 mi

WHEN CHILD LOCK IS ON THE POWER DOOR ON PASSEGER SIDE CAN BE OPENED BY A 4 YEAR OLD. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

WHEN CHILD LOCK IS ON THE POWER DOOR ON PASSEGER SIDE CAN BE OPENED BY A 4 YEAR OLD. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Structure 5,000 mi

WHEN CHILD LOCK IS ON THE POWER DOOR ON PASSEGER SIDE CAN BE OPENED BY A 4 YEAR OLD. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. I TURNED LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PULLED FORWARD. WHILE STILL IN DRIVE, RATHER THAN STOPPING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY, RAN OVER A WOODEN PARKING BARRIER, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL A FEW FEET AWAY. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. I TURNED LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PULLED FORWARD. WHILE STILL IN DRIVE, RATHER THAN STOPPING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY, RAN OVER A WOODEN PARKING BARRIER, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL A FEW FEET AWAY. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE/OPEN ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ELECTRONIC OPEN/CLOSE DID NOT WORK. TOYOTA SERVICE COULD NOT FIX. HAD THEM CUT CABLE SO CAN CLOSE AND OPEN DOOR MANUALLY. UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT, DOOR COULD NOT BE USED TO EXIT VAN. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 84,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE/OPEN ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ELECTRONIC OPEN/CLOSE DID NOT WORK. TOYOTA SERVICE COULD NOT FIX. HAD THEM CUT CABLE SO CAN CLOSE AND OPEN DOOR MANUALLY. UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT, DOOR COULD NOT BE USED TO EXIT VAN. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE/OPEN ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ELECTRONIC OPEN/CLOSE DID NOT WORK. TOYOTA SERVICE COULD NOT FIX. HAD THEM CUT CABLE SO CAN CLOSE AND OPEN DOOR MANUALLY. UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT, DOOR COULD NOT BE USED TO EXIT VAN. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 84,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE/OPEN ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ELECTRONIC OPEN/CLOSE DID NOT WORK. TOYOTA SERVICE COULD NOT FIX. HAD THEM CUT CABLE SO CAN CLOSE AND OPEN DOOR MANUALLY. UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT, DOOR COULD NOT BE USED TO EXIT VAN. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 101,112 mi

OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING GAS PEDAL PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS UNTIL EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR FINALLY ENGAGES, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM MAKES THE VEHICLE FRIGHTENING TO DRIVE. THE FIRST ...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 101,112 mi

OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING GAS PEDAL PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS UNTIL EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR FINALLY ENGAGES, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM MAKES THE VEHICLE FRIGHTENING TO DRIVE. THE FIRST ...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,000 DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILDUP. TRAVELING ON I-4 FROM TAMPA TO ORLANDO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED THEN WE HEARD A TAPPING FROM THE ENGINE,. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND AAA TOWED THE VEHICLE AND A RENTAL CAR COMPANY PICKED US UP. I HAD TWO EL...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

THE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,000 DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILDUP. TRAVELING ON I-4 FROM TAMPA TO ORLANDO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED THEN WE HEARD A TAPPING FROM THE ENGINE,. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND AAA TOWED THE VEHICLE AND A RENTAL CAR COMPANY PICKED US UP. I HAD TWO EL...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES PEDAL GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR GIVING NOT ENOUGH BRAKING TO STOP VEHICLE. THE BRAKE WORK HAS BEEN DONE ON THIS MINI-VAN THREE TIMES WITHIN LAST 2~3 YEARS AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS SERVICE CENTER BUT THE CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON BOTH FRONT(DISC BR...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES PEDAL GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR GIVING NOT ENOUGH BRAKING TO STOP VEHICLE. THE BRAKE WORK HAS BEEN DONE ON THIS MINI-VAN THREE TIMES WITHIN LAST 2~3 YEARS AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS SERVICE CENTER BUT THE CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON BOTH FRONT(DISC BR...

Dec 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING SINCE AROUND 2003 (ALTHOUGH MORE OFTEN SEEN WITH DRIVER SIDE). WHEN THE ISSUES IS PRESENT THE DOORS WORK FINE WHEN THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE IS TURNED OFF. THE ISSUE MAY OCCUR M...

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING SINCE AROUND 2003 (ALTHOUGH MORE OFTEN SEEN WITH DRIVER SIDE). WHEN THE ISSUES IS PRESENT THE DOORS WORK FINE WHEN THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE IS TURNED OFF. THE ISSUE MAY OCCUR M...

Dec 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING SINCE AROUND 2003 (ALTHOUGH MORE OFTEN SEEN WITH DRIVER SIDE). WHEN THE ISSUES IS PRESENT THE DOORS WORK FINE WHEN THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE IS TURNED OFF. THE ISSUE MAY OCCUR M...

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING SINCE AROUND 2003 (ALTHOUGH MORE OFTEN SEEN WITH DRIVER SIDE). WHEN THE ISSUES IS PRESENT THE DOORS WORK FINE WHEN THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE IS TURNED OFF. THE ISSUE MAY OCCUR M...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

5 MONTHS AGO MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HE COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO STOP EVEN WHEN HE PUT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR, I STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT LUNGED FORWARD, BUT I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE JUST RACED. I ULTIMATELY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AN...

Nov 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

5 MONTHS AGO MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HE COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO STOP EVEN WHEN HE PUT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR, I STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT LUNGED FORWARD, BUT I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE JUST RACED. I ULTIMATELY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AN...

Nov 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

THE DOOR LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2007. WE HAD IT REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT OUR OWN EXPENSE. THEN IT FAILED AGAIN LAST WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS US IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE LATCH ON THE REAR DOOR HAS ALS...

Nov 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

THE DOOR LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2007. WE HAD IT REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT OUR OWN EXPENSE. THEN IT FAILED AGAIN LAST WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS US IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE LATCH ON THE REAR DOOR HAS ALS...

Nov 1, 2009 Structure

WE OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. ALL BUT 1 OF 5 DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VAN HAVE BROKEN AND THE DOOR HANDLES ON EACH OF THE 4 DOORS (EXCEPT PASSENGER FRONT) HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE DOOR. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE IS TAPED ON. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO 1 BY USER WEAR. H...

Nov 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. ALL BUT 1 OF 5 DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VAN HAVE BROKEN AND THE DOOR HANDLES ON EACH OF THE 4 DOORS (EXCEPT PASSENGER FRONT) HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE DOOR. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE IS TAPED ON. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO 1 BY USER WEAR. H...

Nov 1, 2009 Structure

WE OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. ALL BUT 1 OF 5 DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VAN HAVE BROKEN AND THE DOOR HANDLES ON EACH OF THE 4 DOORS (EXCEPT PASSENGER FRONT) HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE DOOR. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE IS TAPED ON. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO 1 BY USER WEAR. H...

Nov 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. ALL BUT 1 OF 5 DOOR HANDLES ON THIS VAN HAVE BROKEN AND THE DOOR HANDLES ON EACH OF THE 4 DOORS (EXCEPT PASSENGER FRONT) HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE DOOR. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE IS TAPED ON. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO 1 BY USER WEAR. H...

Sep 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS COMPLAINT. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE NEARLY INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT YESTERDAY DUE TO SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION IN OUR MINIVAN. BEFORE YOU EVEN CONSIDER THAT IT MAY BE DRIVERS ERROR, AS EVIDENCED BY THE MYRIAD OF DISCUSSION ON THIS M...

Sep 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS COMPLAINT. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE NEARLY INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT YESTERDAY DUE TO SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION IN OUR MINIVAN. BEFORE YOU EVEN CONSIDER THAT IT MAY BE DRIVERS ERROR, AS EVIDENCED BY THE MYRIAD OF DISCUSSION ON THIS M...

Aug 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY LATCH TO RELEASE AN OCCUPANT IF THEY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. SHE IS IN THE PROC...

Aug 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY LATCH TO RELEASE AN OCCUPANT IF THEY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. SHE IS IN THE PROC...

Jul 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

THE PASSENGER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR (MANUAL) ON OUR 2001 SIENNA BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS APPROX. 6 MO. AGO, WITH THE INSIDE BUTTON TO OPEN THE DOOR INTERMITTENTLY STICKING - HAPPENED BOTH IN OPEN & CLOSED POSITIONS. OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY CONCERN, BOTH FOR BEING ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR IN ORDER TO DRIVE, AND F...

Jul 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

THE PASSENGER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR (MANUAL) ON OUR 2001 SIENNA BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS APPROX. 6 MO. AGO, WITH THE INSIDE BUTTON TO OPEN THE DOOR INTERMITTENTLY STICKING - HAPPENED BOTH IN OPEN & CLOSED POSITIONS. OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY CONCERN, BOTH FOR BEING ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR IN ORDER TO DRIVE, AND F...

Jun 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO WORK. NEITHER DOOR OPENING SWITCH WILL OPEN OR CLOSE THEM. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT EVEN OPEN MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE! SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIRS FOR THE POWERED DOOR ISSUE WERE ESTIMATED AT $350 FOR THE DOOR COMPUTER + 350 TO INSTALL - PER DOOR! OUTRAGEOUS. AM...

Jun 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO WORK. NEITHER DOOR OPENING SWITCH WILL OPEN OR CLOSE THEM. ALSO, RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT EVEN OPEN MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE! SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIRS FOR THE POWERED DOOR ISSUE WERE ESTIMATED AT $350 FOR THE DOOR COMPUTER + 350 TO INSTALL - PER DOOR! OUTRAGEOUS. AM...

Jun 15, 2009 Structure 119,734 mi

MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (CAME ONLY WITH THIS ONE POWER DOOR) DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT DID NOT OPEN BY PRESSING THE BUTTON, IT WORKS TO CLOSE BUT NOT TIGHT. WHEN I CHOOSE TO USE IT MANUALLY, IT IS SO HEAVY THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE NOT ENOUGH STRENGTH TO OPE...

Jun 15, 2009 Structure 119,734 mi

MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (CAME ONLY WITH THIS ONE POWER DOOR) DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT DID NOT OPEN BY PRESSING THE BUTTON, IT WORKS TO CLOSE BUT NOT TIGHT. WHEN I CHOOSE TO USE IT MANUALLY, IT IS SO HEAVY THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE NOT ENOUGH STRENGTH TO OPE...

May 25, 2009 Structure 156,100 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN QUIT WORKING. AFTER A MORNING OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FEEL COMPELLED TO COMPLAIN AS THIS IS EVIDENTLY A RECURRING PROBLEM. IT CAN BE OPENED MANUALLY WITH MODERATE EFFORT. *TR

May 25, 2009 Structure 156,100 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN QUIT WORKING. AFTER A MORNING OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FEEL COMPELLED TO COMPLAIN AS THIS IS EVIDENTLY A RECURRING PROBLEM. IT CAN BE OPENED MANUALLY WITH MODERATE EFFORT. *TR

May 5, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL OR MANUALLY. THE CONTACT HAS TO FIND A WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THIS OCCURS, WHICH IS USUALLY IN RAINY OR SNOWY CONDITIONS...

May 5, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL OR MANUALLY. THE CONTACT HAS TO FIND A WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THIS OCCURS, WHICH IS USUALLY IN RAINY OR SNOWY CONDITIONS...

Dec 2, 2008 Electrical System 11,000 mi

2001 SIENNA BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALER. DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER POWER SLIDE DOOR HAD PROBLEMS WITH 'SWITCH' AND ECU 8/2002, 11/2003, 1/2004, 7/2004, 7/2006 4/2007. THOSE ARE JUST THE TIMES I BROUGHT IT IN. OTHER TIMES I JUST LET IT GO FOR A WHILE. TOYOTA FIXED PART UNTIL WARRANTY WAS UP. NOW THEY WANT ...

Dec 2, 2008 Electrical System 11,000 mi

2001 SIENNA BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALER. DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER POWER SLIDE DOOR HAD PROBLEMS WITH 'SWITCH' AND ECU 8/2002, 11/2003, 1/2004, 7/2004, 7/2006 4/2007. THOSE ARE JUST THE TIMES I BROUGHT IT IN. OTHER TIMES I JUST LET IT GO FOR A WHILE. TOYOTA FIXED PART UNTIL WARRANTY WAS UP. NOW THEY WANT ...

Oct 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,081 mi

ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE SHUT OFF, NO OIL PRESENT IN ENGINE. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,081 mi

ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE SHUT OFF, NO OIL PRESENT IN ENGINE. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DILL-ACP VALVE STEMS, MODEL TR-413. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ...

Sep 23, 2008 Tires Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DILL-ACP VALVE STEMS, MODEL TR-413. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ...

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DILL-ACP VALVE STEMS, MODEL TR-413. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ...

Sep 23, 2008 Tires Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DILL-ACP VALVE STEMS, MODEL TR-413. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ...

Aug 29, 2008 Wheels 108,000 mi

THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL RIMS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SHOW FATIGUE BREAKS. WHEN I ASKED A TIRE SHOP TO ROTATE THE TIRES, THEY NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS WAS SO BAD THAT THEY REFUSED TO PUT THE WHEEL BACK ON THE CAR. THE CRACK IN THIS ONE WAS VERY VISIBLE AND WAS SLIGHTLY V...

Aug 29, 2008 Wheels 108,000 mi

THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL RIMS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SHOW FATIGUE BREAKS. WHEN I ASKED A TIRE SHOP TO ROTATE THE TIRES, THEY NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS WAS SO BAD THAT THEY REFUSED TO PUT THE WHEEL BACK ON THE CAR. THE CRACK IN THIS ONE WAS VERY VISIBLE AND WAS SLIGHTLY V...

Aug 26, 2008 Structure 3,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS OF OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE ARE NOT RELIABLE OPERATED. SOMETIMES WORK SOMETIME NOT, SOMETIME STUCK, NO SAFETY SENSOR. ONLY A MAN CAN PUSH THE CLOSING DOOR BACK OPEN. IF A CHILD IN THE PATH OF A CLOSING DOOR, MANUALLY PUSHING BACK THE DOOR IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME. THE PUSH BUTTON AN...

Aug 26, 2008 Structure 3,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS OF OUR 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE ARE NOT RELIABLE OPERATED. SOMETIMES WORK SOMETIME NOT, SOMETIME STUCK, NO SAFETY SENSOR. ONLY A MAN CAN PUSH THE CLOSING DOOR BACK OPEN. IF A CHILD IN THE PATH OF A CLOSING DOOR, MANUALLY PUSHING BACK THE DOOR IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME. THE PUSH BUTTON AN...

Aug 10, 2008 Child Seat

I PURCHASED THE SEAT AND RECEIVED IT MID-APRIL. I INSTALLED IT USING THE LATCH INTO OUR VAN FOR ABOUT 2 WKS AND THEN IT GOT MOVED TO OUR CAR AND WAS INSTALLED BY THE SEATBELT. WE THEN MOVED IT BACK TO THE VAN INSTALLING IT WITH LATCH FOR A LONG TRIP AND THE LATCH WAS STUCK OPEN SO WE HAD TO INSTAL...

Aug 10, 2008 Child Seat

I PURCHASED THE SEAT AND RECEIVED IT MID-APRIL. I INSTALLED IT USING THE LATCH INTO OUR VAN FOR ABOUT 2 WKS AND THEN IT GOT MOVED TO OUR CAR AND WAS INSTALLED BY THE SEATBELT. WE THEN MOVED IT BACK TO THE VAN INSTALLING IT WITH LATCH FOR A LONG TRIP AND THE LATCH WAS STUCK OPEN SO WE HAD TO INSTAL...

Aug 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,400 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WITH 76,400 MILES. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS NEW PURCHASED IN LATE 2000. # . ANYHOW, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR NEAR OUR HOME ON AUGUST 2, HIT THE BRAKES MODERATELY HARD TO AVOID STRIKING A DEER, AND THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE DISINTEGRATED. IT WAS REPLAC...

Aug 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,400 mi

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WITH 76,400 MILES. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS NEW PURCHASED IN LATE 2000. # . ANYHOW, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR NEAR OUR HOME ON AUGUST 2, HIT THE BRAKES MODERATELY HARD TO AVOID STRIKING A DEER, AND THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE DISINTEGRATED. IT WAS REPLAC...

Jul 8, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER AREAS AND SETTLES AND SOAKS ON FRONT CARPET. IT ENTERS THROUGH THE ROOF AREA OR DOOR SEALS. HAPPENS WHEN EVER IT RAINS. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER AREAS AND SETTLES AND SOAKS ON FRONT CARPET. IT ENTERS THROUGH THE ROOF AREA OR DOOR SEALS. HAPPENS WHEN EVER IT RAINS. *TR

Jan 2, 2008 Structure 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT WOULD RAIN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000.

Jan 2, 2008 Structure 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT WOULD RAIN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000.

Oct 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 56,257 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2001 SIENNA VAN. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE BUT FAILED. VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL COST OVER $500.00 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS FULLY CLOSE. ACCORDIN...

Oct 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 56,257 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2001 SIENNA VAN. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE BUT FAILED. VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL COST OVER $500.00 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS FULLY CLOSE. ACCORDIN...

Sep 25, 2007 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER SIDE DOOR MADE A LOUD POP WHEN OPENING. CUSTOMER STATED SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD HER IT WOULD COST 300 TO 400 DOLLARS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY SIENNA'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT THE WELD ON THE DOOR HINGE WAS...

Sep 25, 2007 Structure

2005 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER SIDE DOOR MADE A LOUD POP WHEN OPENING. CUSTOMER STATED SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD HER IT WOULD COST 300 TO 400 DOLLARS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY SIENNA'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT THE WELD ON THE DOOR HINGE WAS...

Aug 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 184,000 mi

LEFT OUR HOME ABOUT 1045A. PUT VAN INTO "DRIVE" AFTER PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE. UNABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES AT STOP SIGN, APPROX 0.1 MILES FROM START. CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, THROUGH A RIGHT HAND TURN, THROUGH A LEFT HAND TURN. ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS...

Aug 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 184,000 mi

LEFT OUR HOME ABOUT 1045A. PUT VAN INTO "DRIVE" AFTER PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE. UNABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES AT STOP SIGN, APPROX 0.1 MILES FROM START. CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, THROUGH A RIGHT HAND TURN, THROUGH A LEFT HAND TURN. ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS...

Jul 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE ARE THEN UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AS IT ...

Jul 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE ARE THEN UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AS IT ...

Jul 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE ARE THEN UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AS IT ...

Jul 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LATCHES GET STUCK SOMETIMES IN THE OPEN AND SOMETIMES IN THE CLOSED POSITION. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED WE ARE UNABLE TO PUSH THE BUTTON INSIDE OR USE THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE LATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE ARE THEN UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AS IT ...

Jun 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, THE GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK AS IF THE TANK WAS FULL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE CHARCOAL FILTER. ...

Jun 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, THE GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK AS IF THE TANK WAS FULL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE CHARCOAL FILTER. ...

May 29, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

TWO ISSUES ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 113K MILES: 1) REAR LATCH HANDLE BROKE APART WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH. THE PART THAT BROKE IS PLASTIC. THE BREAK OCCURRED WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE LATCH UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PART FAILURE: UNABLE TO OPEN THE RE...

May 29, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

TWO ISSUES ON MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 113K MILES: 1) REAR LATCH HANDLE BROKE APART WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH. THE PART THAT BROKE IS PLASTIC. THE BREAK OCCURRED WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE LATCH UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PART FAILURE: UNABLE TO OPEN THE RE...

Jan 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,525 mi

AT 54,525 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS "REPLACE AIR/FUEL SENSOR B1 S1." FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FUSED INTO THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING $ 49.00 SENSOR REPLACEMENT PART 227.52 " ...

Jan 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,525 mi

AT 54,525 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS "REPLACE AIR/FUEL SENSOR B1 S1." FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FUSED INTO THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING $ 49.00 SENSOR REPLACEMENT PART 227.52 " ...

Jan 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,525 mi

AT 54,525 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS "REPLACE AIR/FUEL SENSOR B1 S1." FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FUSED INTO THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING $ 49.00 SENSOR REPLACEMENT PART 227.52 " ...

Jan 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,525 mi

AT 54,525 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS "REPLACE AIR/FUEL SENSOR B1 S1." FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FUSED INTO THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING $ 49.00 SENSOR REPLACEMENT PART 227.52 " ...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES, BRAKES WORKED, WAS PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES AND UPON PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY REALIZED BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. WAS ABLE TO BRAKE THE CAR WITH PARKING BRAKE. NO ACCIDENT ENSUED, CALLED TOW TRUCK AND BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE CENTER. WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE CAME UNATT...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES, BRAKES WORKED, WAS PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES AND UPON PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY REALIZED BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. WAS ABLE TO BRAKE THE CAR WITH PARKING BRAKE. NO ACCIDENT ENSUED, CALLED TOW TRUCK AND BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE CENTER. WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE CAME UNATT...

Aug 9, 2006 Tires 50 mi

I HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF TIRE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE THE TIRES JUST CAME APART AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. THE FIRST TIRE HAD ABOUT 40K MILES ON IT AND THE 2ND TIRE HAD 50K MILES ON IT. I HAD A CLOSE CALL, BUT NO ACCIDENT. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Tires 50 mi

I HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF TIRE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE THE TIRES JUST CAME APART AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. THE FIRST TIRE HAD ABOUT 40K MILES ON IT AND THE 2ND TIRE HAD 50K MILES ON IT. I HAD A CLOSE CALL, BUT NO ACCIDENT. *NM

Jul 21, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING SIDE DOOR REMAINED LATCHED AND ONCE THE DOOR BECOMES LATCHED IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REOPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PUSH BUTTON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRES...

Jul 21, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING SIDE DOOR REMAINED LATCHED AND ONCE THE DOOR BECOMES LATCHED IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REOPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PUSH BUTTON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRES...

May 31, 2006 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH A VEHICLE PULLED OUT AT AN INTERSECTION RESULTING IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE IN THE SIDE. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED UP TO THE ENGINE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS FA...

May 31, 2006 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH A VEHICLE PULLED OUT AT AN INTERSECTION RESULTING IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE IN THE SIDE. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED UP TO THE ENGINE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS FA...

Mar 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Mar 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Mar 23, 2006 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Mar 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Mar 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Mar 23, 2006 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, PURCHASED NEW, STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 PLUS/MINUS MILES. UNDER WARRANTY, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR WITHOUT A CHARGE. HOWEVER, DURING THIS PROCESS, THE "BEEP" SIGNAL YOU HEAR WHEN LOCKING-UNL...

Dec 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE ENGINE OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2001 WITH AN IDENTIFIED OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED AND MY TODDLER THREW UP IN FEAR AS WE TRIED TO AVOID BEING SMASHED INTO WHILE THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. MECHANIC REPEATEDLY SAID CAM SEIZED, METAL FILI...

Dec 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE ENGINE OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2001 WITH AN IDENTIFIED OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED AND MY TODDLER THREW UP IN FEAR AS WE TRIED TO AVOID BEING SMASHED INTO WHILE THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. MECHANIC REPEATEDLY SAID CAM SEIZED, METAL FILI...

Nov 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other 35,000 mi

THE VAPOR VALVE, WHICH USUALLY STOPS THE REFUELING WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED UP, HAS BEEN FAULTY. IN ESSENCE, WHEN TRYING TO FILL UP A GAS, THE PRESSURE IN THE GAS TANK BUILDS UP AND STOPS THE GAS PUMP FROM REFUELING EVERY 1 TO 2 GALLONS IT HAS TAKEN US MANY GARAGE VISITS, INCLUDING TOYOTA DEALE...

Nov 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other 35,000 mi

THE VAPOR VALVE, WHICH USUALLY STOPS THE REFUELING WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED UP, HAS BEEN FAULTY. IN ESSENCE, WHEN TRYING TO FILL UP A GAS, THE PRESSURE IN THE GAS TANK BUILDS UP AND STOPS THE GAS PUMP FROM REFUELING EVERY 1 TO 2 GALLONS IT HAS TAKEN US MANY GARAGE VISITS, INCLUDING TOYOTA DEALE...

Sep 6, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE FUEL AIR SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, FUEL SENSOR FAILED IN CONTACT'S SON'S 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WHICH HAD THE SAME MILEAGE. CALLED TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS . HAD BOTH PARTS REPLACED, $282.00 EACH. NOW THE IGNITION HAS FAILED. *AK ...

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE FUEL AIR SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, FUEL SENSOR FAILED IN CONTACT'S SON'S 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WHICH HAD THE SAME MILEAGE. CALLED TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS . HAD BOTH PARTS REPLACED, $282.00 EACH. NOW THE IGNITION HAS FAILED. *AK ...

Sep 6, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE FUEL AIR SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, FUEL SENSOR FAILED IN CONTACT'S SON'S 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WHICH HAD THE SAME MILEAGE. CALLED TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS . HAD BOTH PARTS REPLACED, $282.00 EACH. NOW THE IGNITION HAS FAILED. *AK ...

Sep 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE FUEL AIR SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, FUEL SENSOR FAILED IN CONTACT'S SON'S 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WHICH HAD THE SAME MILEAGE. CALLED TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS . HAD BOTH PARTS REPLACED, $282.00 EACH. NOW THE IGNITION HAS FAILED. *AK ...

Aug 22, 2005 Parking Brake Crash 107,426 mi

THE VEHICLE LEARCHED FORWARD FROM A AN IDLING POSITION WHILE IN PARK UP AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY

Aug 22, 2005 Parking Brake Crash 107,426 mi

THE VEHICLE LEARCHED FORWARD FROM A AN IDLING POSITION WHILE IN PARK UP AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

ON 8/18/05 MORNING THE SHIFTER LEVER BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKEN LOOSE THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE GEARS. THEN I BROUGHT MY VAN TO STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA (SAN JOSE, CA) WHERE I BOUGHT THE SIENNA VAN FOR REPAIR. AFTER THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN OPENED UP FOR INSPECTION, I LATER WENT THERE TO TOOK ...

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

ON 8/18/05 MORNING THE SHIFTER LEVER BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKEN LOOSE THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE GEARS. THEN I BROUGHT MY VAN TO STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA (SAN JOSE, CA) WHERE I BOUGHT THE SIENNA VAN FOR REPAIR. AFTER THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN OPENED UP FOR INSPECTION, I LATER WENT THERE TO TOOK ...

Aug 9, 2005 Visibility Crash 65,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-87 OUR MOONROOF IN OUR MINIVAN STARTED TO BLOW OFF. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND COULD HOLD THE GLASS WHILE I PULL OFF. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED TOYOTA OF CLIFTON PARK TO TELL THEM AND TOOK IT THERE THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THEY GAVE US TWO OPTIONS, ONE FU...

Aug 9, 2005 Visibility Crash 65,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-87 OUR MOONROOF IN OUR MINIVAN STARTED TO BLOW OFF. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND COULD HOLD THE GLASS WHILE I PULL OFF. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED TOYOTA OF CLIFTON PARK TO TELL THEM AND TOOK IT THERE THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THEY GAVE US TWO OPTIONS, ONE FU...

Aug 3, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHEN IT STOPPED AT A REST STOP, HIS 13 YEAR OLD SON WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, THE SEAT BELT KEPT GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER UNTIL IT STARTED TO RESTRICT THE SON'S BREATHING. IN ORDER TO GET THE SEAT BELT ...

Aug 3, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHEN IT STOPPED AT A REST STOP, HIS 13 YEAR OLD SON WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, THE SEAT BELT KEPT GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER UNTIL IT STARTED TO RESTRICT THE SON'S BREATHING. IN ORDER TO GET THE SEAT BELT ...

Jul 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling