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10V160000 Apr 20, 2010 STRUCTURE

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, D...

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Jun 1, 2021 Equipment Fire

A plug-in battery charger failed. You may inspect it. It got hot and smoked, and I suppose was a fire hazard. The problem has not been confirmed nor inspected. There were no symptoms of the problem before the failure. - - - - I used the automotive charger to charge a battery after a light had been ...

Jun 1, 2021 Equipment Fire

A plug-in battery charger failed. You may inspect it. It got hot and smoked, and I suppose was a fire hazard. The problem has not been confirmed nor inspected. There were no symptoms of the problem before the failure. - - - - I used the automotive charger to charge a battery after a light had been ...

Oct 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 1,200,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVED IN CAR BEING AIRBORNE AND ROLLING OVER. CAR WAS TOTALED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAR WENT THROUGH 50 FOOT OF CORNFIELD AND LANDED ON THE ROOF. WINDOWS WERE ALL COLLAPSED DOOR RIPPED OFF ITS HINGES. I HAVE PICTURES ON MY PHO...

Oct 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 1,200,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVED IN CAR BEING AIRBORNE AND ROLLING OVER. CAR WAS TOTALED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAR WENT THROUGH 50 FOOT OF CORNFIELD AND LANDED ON THE ROOF. WINDOWS WERE ALL COLLAPSED DOOR RIPPED OFF ITS HINGES. I HAVE PICTURES ON MY PHO...

Jun 6, 2016 Seats Crash 230,000 mi

MVA - OTHER PARTY REAR-ENDED US AT 35-40 MILES/HR. WHILE WE WERE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE. OUR VEHICLE WAS TOTALED , OTHER VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . APPEARED TO BE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE. PICTURES OF BOTH VEHICLES AVAILABLE

Jun 6, 2016 Seats Crash 230,000 mi

MVA - OTHER PARTY REAR-ENDED US AT 35-40 MILES/HR. WHILE WE WERE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE. OUR VEHICLE WAS TOTALED , OTHER VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . APPEARED TO BE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE. PICTURES OF BOTH VEHICLES AVAILABLE

Aug 21, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE WAS CORRO...

Aug 21, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE WAS CORRO...

Feb 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

THE TOYOTA SIENNA'S GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN AND REMAINS INTERMITTENTLY STICKY. IT TAKES SOME FOOT STOMPING TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM A FEW YEARS AGO. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

THE TOYOTA SIENNA'S GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN AND REMAINS INTERMITTENTLY STICKY. IT TAKES SOME FOOT STOMPING TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM A FEW YEARS AGO. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

THE TOYOTA SIENNA'S GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN AND REMAINS INTERMITTENTLY STICKY. IT TAKES SOME FOOT STOMPING TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM A FEW YEARS AGO. *TR

Feb 7, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

THE TOYOTA SIENNA'S GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN AND REMAINS INTERMITTENTLY STICKY. IT TAKES SOME FOOT STOMPING TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM A FEW YEARS AGO. *TR

Apr 11, 2013 Structure

THE REAR WINDOW AT DRIVER SIDE STARTED TO LOOSE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AT THE BEGINNING, IT MADE NOISE WHEN OPEN THE REAR WINDOW. SO WE KEPT IT CLOSED ALL THE TIME. BUT GRADUALLY, IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW EVEN WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED, THE WINDOW STILL SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, SOUNDS LIKE THE W...

Apr 11, 2013 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW AT DRIVER SIDE STARTED TO LOOSE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AT THE BEGINNING, IT MADE NOISE WHEN OPEN THE REAR WINDOW. SO WE KEPT IT CLOSED ALL THE TIME. BUT GRADUALLY, IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW EVEN WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED, THE WINDOW STILL SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, SOUNDS LIKE THE W...

Apr 11, 2013 Structure

THE REAR WINDOW AT DRIVER SIDE STARTED TO LOOSE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AT THE BEGINNING, IT MADE NOISE WHEN OPEN THE REAR WINDOW. SO WE KEPT IT CLOSED ALL THE TIME. BUT GRADUALLY, IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW EVEN WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED, THE WINDOW STILL SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, SOUNDS LIKE THE W...

Apr 11, 2013 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW AT DRIVER SIDE STARTED TO LOOSE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AT THE BEGINNING, IT MADE NOISE WHEN OPEN THE REAR WINDOW. SO WE KEPT IT CLOSED ALL THE TIME. BUT GRADUALLY, IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. NOW EVEN WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED, THE WINDOW STILL SHAKES AND MAKES NOISES, SOUNDS LIKE THE W...

Jan 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Jan 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Jul 9, 2012 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WAS LOCKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEELS WOULD SEIZE AT TIMES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO S...

Jul 9, 2012 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WAS LOCKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEELS WOULD SEIZE AT TIMES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO S...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 51,329 mi

JULY 31, 2009 THIS WAS THE STATE OF THE CAR: DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE. AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH WHEN OPENING. FEB 2, 2012: THE DRIVER SIDE POPPING NOISE HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER WORKS. *KB

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 51,329 mi

JULY 31, 2009 THIS WAS THE STATE OF THE CAR: DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE. AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH WHEN OPENING. FEB 2, 2012: THE DRIVER SIDE POPPING NOISE HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER WORKS. *KB

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 51,329 mi

JULY 31, 2009 THIS WAS THE STATE OF THE CAR: DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE. AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH WHEN OPENING. FEB 2, 2012: THE DRIVER SIDE POPPING NOISE HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER WORKS. *KB

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 51,329 mi

JULY 31, 2009 THIS WAS THE STATE OF THE CAR: DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE. AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH WHEN OPENING. FEB 2, 2012: THE DRIVER SIDE POPPING NOISE HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER WORKS. *KB

Jan 29, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR STARTED MAKING LOUD CLICKING SOUNDS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS BACK IN MAY OF LAST YEAR. THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE FULLY AND WOULD ONLY OPEN UP A FEW INCHES. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO OPEN UP, I NOTICED THE DOOR WELD HAD SNAPPED...

Jan 29, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR STARTED MAKING LOUD CLICKING SOUNDS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS BACK IN MAY OF LAST YEAR. THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE FULLY AND WOULD ONLY OPEN UP A FEW INCHES. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO OPEN UP, I NOTICED THE DOOR WELD HAD SNAPPED...

Jan 24, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RECURRI...

Jan 24, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RECURRI...

Jan 17, 2012 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK AND WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 30-40 MPH, IT SLOWS DOWN AND THE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE SENSORS FOR THE COMPUTER, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROB...

Jan 17, 2012 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK AND WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 30-40 MPH, IT SLOWS DOWN AND THE ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE SENSORS FOR THE COMPUTER, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROB...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 114,254 mi

SOME TIMES WHEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH(GO). *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 114,254 mi

SOME TIMES WHEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH(GO). *TR

Aug 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 1,000,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING REAR DOORS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND OCCASIONALLY THE REAR DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR...

Aug 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 1,000,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING REAR DOORS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND OCCASIONALLY THE REAR DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR...

Aug 1, 2011 Tires 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TOYO EXTENSA TIRES, TIRE SIZE 215/65/15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT AN OBJECT PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND A PATCH W...

Aug 1, 2011 Tires 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TOYO EXTENSA TIRES, TIRE SIZE 215/65/15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT AN OBJECT PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND A PATCH W...

Feb 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR NOW WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO IS HANDICAPPED AND THIS IS THE EASIEST DOOR TO PUT HER IN THE CAR, SO AS OF RIGHT NOW THE CAR THAT HOLDS HER WHEELCHAIR IS COMPLETELY USELESS TO US. TOYOTA HAS ...

Feb 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR NOW WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO IS HANDICAPPED AND THIS IS THE EASIEST DOOR TO PUT HER IN THE CAR, SO AS OF RIGHT NOW THE CAR THAT HOLDS HER WHEELCHAIR IS COMPLETELY USELESS TO US. TOYOTA HAS ...

Feb 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. IT WENT THROUGH THE CONTACT'S GARAGE AND INTO THEIR LIVING ROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 112,000.

Feb 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. IT WENT THROUGH THE CONTACT'S GARAGE AND INTO THEIR LIVING ROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 112,000.

Jan 26, 2011 Structure 95,000 mi

BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS IN MY TOYOTA SIENA WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IN AM EMERGENCY PEOPLE HAVE TO CLIMB OVER TO THE FRONT SEATS. *TR

Jan 26, 2011 Structure 95,000 mi

BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS IN MY TOYOTA SIENA WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IN AM EMERGENCY PEOPLE HAVE TO CLIMB OVER TO THE FRONT SEATS. *TR

Nov 18, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

THE HANDLE ON THE LIFT GATE FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND. THE GATE REMAINS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN IT. *TR

Nov 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

THE HANDLE ON THE LIFT GATE FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND. THE GATE REMAINS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN IT. *TR

Nov 18, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

THE HANDLE ON THE LIFT GATE FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND. THE GATE REMAINS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN IT. *TR

Nov 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

THE HANDLE ON THE LIFT GATE FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND. THE GATE REMAINS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

BROKEN CABLE FOR SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

BROKEN CABLE FOR SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

BROKEN CABLE FOR SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

BROKEN CABLE FOR SLIDING DOOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Sep 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 106,000 mi

I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OPENING OR CLOSING THE TRUNK DOOR OF MY 2003 SIENNA VAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASE MY SIENNA IN 2007, I DID NOTICE THE TRUNK HANDLE, WHICH IS COVERED FROM ALL ELEMENTS, WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. TO SEE THE CORROSION YOU MUST GET ON YOUR KNEE AND LOOK UP PAST THE LICENSE PLATE OR ...

Sep 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 106,000 mi

I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OPENING OR CLOSING THE TRUNK DOOR OF MY 2003 SIENNA VAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASE MY SIENNA IN 2007, I DID NOTICE THE TRUNK HANDLE, WHICH IS COVERED FROM ALL ELEMENTS, WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. TO SEE THE CORROSION YOU MUST GET ON YOUR KNEE AND LOOK UP PAST THE LICENSE PLATE OR ...

Aug 18, 2010 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XE. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V160000 (STRUCTURE). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REMEDY REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE TIME FRAME PROVIDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT CO...

Aug 18, 2010 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XE. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V160000 (STRUCTURE). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REMEDY REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE TIME FRAME PROVIDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT CO...

Aug 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 139,000 mi

OPENED TAIL GATE ON 03 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. REACHED IN TO GET SOMETHING AND GATE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN STRIKING ME ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION. GAS STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300. OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Structure 139,000 mi

OPENED TAIL GATE ON 03 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. REACHED IN TO GET SOMETHING AND GATE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN STRIKING ME ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION. GAS STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300. OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 139,000 mi

OPENED TAIL GATE ON 03 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. REACHED IN TO GET SOMETHING AND GATE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN STRIKING ME ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION. GAS STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300. OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Structure 139,000 mi

OPENED TAIL GATE ON 03 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. REACHED IN TO GET SOMETHING AND GATE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN STRIKING ME ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION. GAS STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300. OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train Crash 92,797 mi

WHILE I WAS FULLY STOPPED, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Power Train Crash 92,797 mi

WHILE I WAS FULLY STOPPED, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Wheels

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA,WHEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM VEHICLE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE WHEEL BROKE FROM THE LUGS. ROTOR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0221-91. *JB

Jun 22, 2010 Wheels

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA,WHEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM VEHICLE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE WHEEL BROKE FROM THE LUGS. ROTOR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0221-91. *JB

May 5, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 CE. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FROM INSIDE. THIS IS BEEN PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT THAT EVERY TIME SOME ONE HAS TO STEP OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. THIS CAN BE SOME TIME SAFETY ISSUE IF DRIVER HAS TO STEP OUT TO OPEN PASSENGER DO...

May 5, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 CE. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FROM INSIDE. THIS IS BEEN PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT THAT EVERY TIME SOME ONE HAS TO STEP OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. THIS CAN BE SOME TIME SAFETY ISSUE IF DRIVER HAS TO STEP OUT TO OPEN PASSENGER DO...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE CO...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE SLIDING DOOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE CO...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BOTH SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE DRIVER SIDE STAYS SHUT ALWAYS AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE PASSENGER SLIDER WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IF YOU PLACE THE CHILDPROOF LOCK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND GOT TO BE CONSTANT AFTER TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BOTH SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE DRIVER SIDE STAYS SHUT ALWAYS AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE PASSENGER SLIDER WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IF YOU PLACE THE CHILDPROOF LOCK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND GOT TO BE CONSTANT AFTER TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BOTH SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE DRIVER SIDE STAYS SHUT ALWAYS AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE PASSENGER SLIDER WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IF YOU PLACE THE CHILDPROOF LOCK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND GOT TO BE CONSTANT AFTER TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BOTH SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE DRIVER SIDE STAYS SHUT ALWAYS AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE PASSENGER SLIDER WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IF YOU PLACE THE CHILDPROOF LOCK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON AND OFF AND GOT TO BE CONSTANT AFTER TH...

Apr 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACTS HOME. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE CONTACT DIDN'T SAY IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FA...

Apr 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACTS HOME. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE CONTACT DIDN'T SAY IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FA...

Mar 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 SIENA, SLIDING DOORS DON'T WORK AT ALL. *DT

Mar 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2003 SIENA, SLIDING DOORS DON'T WORK AT ALL. *DT

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 43,000 mi

HERE IS A LIST OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS INDICATING MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CURRENT MODELS RECALLED BY TOYOTA MOTORS DO NOT COVER ALL VEHICLES WITH DEFECTS. BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, TOYOTA MOTORS HAVE A LOT OF LYING EMPLOYEES IN THEIR AUTHORIZED ...

Mar 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

HERE IS A LIST OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS INDICATING MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CURRENT MODELS RECALLED BY TOYOTA MOTORS DO NOT COVER ALL VEHICLES WITH DEFECTS. BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, TOYOTA MOTORS HAVE A LOT OF LYING EMPLOYEES IN THEIR AUTHORIZED ...

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 43,000 mi

HERE IS A LIST OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS INDICATING MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CURRENT MODELS RECALLED BY TOYOTA MOTORS DO NOT COVER ALL VEHICLES WITH DEFECTS. BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, TOYOTA MOTORS HAVE A LOT OF LYING EMPLOYEES IN THEIR AUTHORIZED ...

Mar 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

HERE IS A LIST OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS INDICATING MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CURRENT MODELS RECALLED BY TOYOTA MOTORS DO NOT COVER ALL VEHICLES WITH DEFECTS. BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, TOYOTA MOTORS HAVE A LOT OF LYING EMPLOYEES IN THEIR AUTHORIZED ...

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

I TURNS MY TOYOTA SIENNA INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A STORAGE FACILITY AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK WHILE TRAFFICPASSED BY AS THIS ROAD WAS ALSO THE EXIT ROAD FROM COSTCO. WHEN IT WAS SAFE FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND IS WAS SAFE TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND SUDDENLY THE VE...

Mar 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 14,000 mi

I TURNS MY TOYOTA SIENNA INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A STORAGE FACILITY AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK WHILE TRAFFICPASSED BY AS THIS ROAD WAS ALSO THE EXIT ROAD FROM COSTCO. WHEN IT WAS SAFE FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND IS WAS SAFE TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND SUDDENLY THE VE...

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

I TURNS MY TOYOTA SIENNA INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A STORAGE FACILITY AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK WHILE TRAFFICPASSED BY AS THIS ROAD WAS ALSO THE EXIT ROAD FROM COSTCO. WHEN IT WAS SAFE FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND IS WAS SAFE TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND SUDDENLY THE VE...

Mar 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 14,000 mi

I TURNS MY TOYOTA SIENNA INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A STORAGE FACILITY AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK WHILE TRAFFICPASSED BY AS THIS ROAD WAS ALSO THE EXIT ROAD FROM COSTCO. WHEN IT WAS SAFE FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND IS WAS SAFE TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND SUDDENLY THE VE...

Feb 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA SINCE NEW. I HAD A EXTENDED 100K WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE. AT 80,000 MILES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT WAS REPLACED, AT 82,000 MILES IT CAME ON AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED., THEN AT 94,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND WOULD NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE D...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA SINCE NEW. I HAD A EXTENDED 100K WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE. AT 80,000 MILES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT WAS REPLACED, AT 82,000 MILES IT CAME ON AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED., THEN AT 94,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND WOULD NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE D...

Feb 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA SINCE NEW. I HAD A EXTENDED 100K WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE. AT 80,000 MILES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT WAS REPLACED, AT 82,000 MILES IT CAME ON AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED., THEN AT 94,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND WOULD NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE D...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA SINCE NEW. I HAD A EXTENDED 100K WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE. AT 80,000 MILES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT WAS REPLACED, AT 82,000 MILES IT CAME ON AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED., THEN AT 94,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND WOULD NOT CRANK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE D...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MY VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING FROM A RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN I DISCOVERED TO MY HORROR THAT EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL (ABOUT 60 MPH), THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELER...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MY VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING FROM A RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN I DISCOVERED TO MY HORROR THAT EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL (ABOUT 60 MPH), THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELER...

Feb 22, 2010 Tires 70,200 mi

THE SPARE TIRE IN OUR 2003 SIENNA FELL OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE VAN. LUCKILY WE WERE ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. IT APPEARS THE WIRE HOLDING THE TIRE RUSTED AND BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL. *TR

Feb 22, 2010 Tires 70,200 mi

THE SPARE TIRE IN OUR 2003 SIENNA FELL OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE VAN. LUCKILY WE WERE ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. IT APPEARS THE WIRE HOLDING THE TIRE RUSTED AND BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL. *TR

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DEFECTIVE VEHICLE CONTROL SENSOR ON 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CAUSED AUTOMATIC BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT (CAR WAS NOT IN A SKID) AT OVER 10 MPH. THIS FIRST HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 TIMEFRAME. AFTER READING BLOGS IN HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/[email protected]@.F0FA178/49#49, WE FOUND ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DEFECTIVE VEHICLE CONTROL SENSOR ON 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CAUSED AUTOMATIC BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT (CAR WAS NOT IN A SKID) AT OVER 10 MPH. THIS FIRST HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 TIMEFRAME. AFTER READING BLOGS IN HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/[email protected]@.F0FA178/49#49, WE FOUND ...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train

I HAVE OWNED 3 TOYOTA SIENNA'S. IN ALL OF THE MODELS I IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WHICH THE DEALERS TOLD ME WAS NORMAL. I THEN MADE SURE TO ADVISE ANYONE DRIVING MY CARS OF THIS ISSUE. NOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING MORE CLOSELY AT SAFETY I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION. WHEN A SIENNA IS IN D...

Feb 17, 2010 Electrical System 49,516 mi

ON 09/04/09, MY 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA COMPUTER FAILURE RESULTED IN POWER LOSE WITHIN SECONDS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 09/08/09 AND COMPLAINT # IS 10283338. HOWEVER, MY ANOTHER TOYOTA CAR ALSO HAD COMPUTER FAILURE IN NOV 2009. ALL OF MY 2 TOYOTA CARS HAD COMPUTER...

Feb 17, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,516 mi

ON 09/04/09, MY 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA COMPUTER FAILURE RESULTED IN POWER LOSE WITHIN SECONDS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 09/08/09 AND COMPLAINT # IS 10283338. HOWEVER, MY ANOTHER TOYOTA CAR ALSO HAD COMPUTER FAILURE IN NOV 2009. ALL OF MY 2 TOYOTA CARS HAD COMPUTER...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train

I HAVE OWNED 3 TOYOTA SIENNA'S. IN ALL OF THE MODELS I IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WHICH THE DEALERS TOLD ME WAS NORMAL. I THEN MADE SURE TO ADVISE ANYONE DRIVING MY CARS OF THIS ISSUE. NOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING MORE CLOSELY AT SAFETY I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION. WHEN A SIENNA IS IN D...

Feb 17, 2010 Electrical System 49,516 mi

ON 09/04/09, MY 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA COMPUTER FAILURE RESULTED IN POWER LOSE WITHIN SECONDS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 09/08/09 AND COMPLAINT # IS 10283338. HOWEVER, MY ANOTHER TOYOTA CAR ALSO HAD COMPUTER FAILURE IN NOV 2009. ALL OF MY 2 TOYOTA CARS HAD COMPUTER...

Feb 17, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,516 mi

ON 09/04/09, MY 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA COMPUTER FAILURE RESULTED IN POWER LOSE WITHIN SECONDS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 09/08/09 AND COMPLAINT # IS 10283338. HOWEVER, MY ANOTHER TOYOTA CAR ALSO HAD COMPUTER FAILURE IN NOV 2009. ALL OF MY 2 TOYOTA CARS HAD COMPUTER...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MAY ALSO HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET? THIS HAPPENED TO ME ONCE, I AM STILL VERY SCARED NOW, BUT I AM PUZZLED WHY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA IS NOT ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FIR...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MAY ALSO HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET? THIS HAPPENED TO ME ONCE, I AM STILL VERY SCARED NOW, BUT I AM PUZZLED WHY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA IS NOT ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FIR...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MAY ALSO HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET? THIS HAPPENED TO ME ONCE, I AM STILL VERY SCARED NOW, BUT I AM PUZZLED WHY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA IS NOT ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FIR...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA MAY ALSO HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET? THIS HAPPENED TO ME ONCE, I AM STILL VERY SCARED NOW, BUT I AM PUZZLED WHY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA IS NOT ON TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALL LIST YET. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FIR...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,769 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA, SPONTANEOUS, UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. FIRST OCCURRENCE ON OR ABOUT 7/20/09. AT LEAST 3 SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES. TOYOTA DEALER (LARRY H MILLER BIG TOYOTA CITY) WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM IN ROAD TESTS. WHEN IT HAPPENED TO ME, I THREW TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE HIT ...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,769 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA, SPONTANEOUS, UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. FIRST OCCURRENCE ON OR ABOUT 7/20/09. AT LEAST 3 SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES. TOYOTA DEALER (LARRY H MILLER BIG TOYOTA CITY) WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM IN ROAD TESTS. WHEN IT HAPPENED TO ME, I THREW TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE HIT ...

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOORS. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOORS. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.

Dec 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 69,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING GARAGE. I BELIEVE I HAD PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTENED THE CAR AND I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SUDDENLY SHOT FORWARD FULL FORCE AND WAS STOPPED BY A CONCRETE AND WIRE RETAINING WALL. THE ENGINE DIED AT ...

Dec 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 69,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING GARAGE. I BELIEVE I HAD PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTENED THE CAR AND I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SUDDENLY SHOT FORWARD FULL FORCE AND WAS STOPPED BY A CONCRETE AND WIRE RETAINING WALL. THE ENGINE DIED AT ...

Jul 26, 2009 Structure 117,123 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILURE (PASSENGER SIDE). THE DOOR STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS CLOSING COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WOULD SENSE RESISTANCE AND OPEN, WHEN NO RESISTANCE WAS PRESENT DURING THE CLOSURE PROCESS. WITHIN 30 DAYS THE DOOR NO LONGER MOVES AND IS PROVING A HAZARD TO AT...

Jul 26, 2009 Structure 117,123 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILURE (PASSENGER SIDE). THE DOOR STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS CLOSING COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WOULD SENSE RESISTANCE AND OPEN, WHEN NO RESISTANCE WAS PRESENT DURING THE CLOSURE PROCESS. WITHIN 30 DAYS THE DOOR NO LONGER MOVES AND IS PROVING A HAZARD TO AT...

Jul 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

WHEN PICKING UP MY VEHICLE FROM TOYOTA TOWN IN STOCKTON, CA, WE DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL LIGHT WAS ON FOLLOWING A 60,000 MILE SERVICE. THE MECHANIC RELEASED THE VEHICLE TO US WITHOUT EXPLANATION. THEN AFTER TWO VISITS IN THE SAME DAY TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, MY HUSBAND DEMANDED AN EXPLANATION. T...

Jul 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

WHEN PICKING UP MY VEHICLE FROM TOYOTA TOWN IN STOCKTON, CA, WE DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL LIGHT WAS ON FOLLOWING A 60,000 MILE SERVICE. THE MECHANIC RELEASED THE VEHICLE TO US WITHOUT EXPLANATION. THEN AFTER TWO VISITS IN THE SAME DAY TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, MY HUSBAND DEMANDED AN EXPLANATION. T...

Jun 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,669 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH VERIFIED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT THE COST OF $4,000 AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THERE W...

Jun 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,669 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH VERIFIED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT THE COST OF $4,000 AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THERE W...

May 31, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

DROVE VEHICLE INTO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP WITH GAS. AFTER THIS WAS COMPLETED, RESTARTED VEHICLE AND USED GEAR SHIFT TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE INSIDE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED. CAR WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. FORTUNATELY, THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT A GAS S...

May 31, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

DROVE VEHICLE INTO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP WITH GAS. AFTER THIS WAS COMPLETED, RESTARTED VEHICLE AND USED GEAR SHIFT TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE INSIDE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED. CAR WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. FORTUNATELY, THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT A GAS S...

May 26, 2009 Electrical System 2 mi

DESIGN DEFECT ON HORN FOR 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. 1. ONLY ONE OUT OF THE TWO HORN BOTTOM CONTACT PLATES IS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED. 2. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT DIRECTLY GROUNDED BY THE SPIRAL CABLE. GROUND FROM SPIRAL CABLE IS USED FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REMOTE RADIO CONTROL. THE GROUND FOR THE...

May 26, 2009 Electrical System 2 mi

DESIGN DEFECT ON HORN FOR 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. 1. ONLY ONE OUT OF THE TWO HORN BOTTOM CONTACT PLATES IS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED. 2. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT DIRECTLY GROUNDED BY THE SPIRAL CABLE. GROUND FROM SPIRAL CABLE IS USED FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REMOTE RADIO CONTROL. THE GROUND FOR THE...

Nov 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 33,419 mi

CAR: TOYOTA SIENNA CE, 2003 RE: LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGE YOU HAVE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATA BASE REGARDING LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGE. ON WHICH I ALSO HAVE A COMPLAINT. I HAVE A STICKY (INSIDE) DOOR RELEASE BUTTON PROBLEM. WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED, TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE BUTTON WILL NOT RETURN ...

Nov 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 33,419 mi

CAR: TOYOTA SIENNA CE, 2003 RE: LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGE YOU HAVE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATA BASE REGARDING LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGE. ON WHICH I ALSO HAVE A COMPLAINT. I HAVE A STICKY (INSIDE) DOOR RELEASE BUTTON PROBLEM. WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED, TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE BUTTON WILL NOT RETURN ...

Nov 9, 2008 Tires

4 TIRES PURCHASED FROM ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE, (AAFES) ON 20 NOV 2006 FOR A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO GET THE VALVE STEMS REPLACED. FIRST INCIDENT WAS 10 OCT 2008, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE JUST HAPPENED AND WILL BE REPLACED ON THE 11TH. *TR

Nov 9, 2008 Tires

4 TIRES PURCHASED FROM ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE, (AAFES) ON 20 NOV 2006 FOR A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO GET THE VALVE STEMS REPLACED. FIRST INCIDENT WAS 10 OCT 2008, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE JUST HAPPENED AND WILL BE REPLACED ON THE 11TH. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,523 mi

THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLED BROKE ON THE BACK SIDE SLIDING DOOR. IT WAS REPAIRED BUT NOW TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE YOU HAVE USE BRUTE STRENGTH. IT WILL NOT OPEN EASILY AND THE SHOP IS STATING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER SLIDING DOOR OPENS WITH EASE EVEN BY A 10 YR OLD. ...

Nov 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,523 mi

THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLED BROKE ON THE BACK SIDE SLIDING DOOR. IT WAS REPAIRED BUT NOW TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE YOU HAVE USE BRUTE STRENGTH. IT WILL NOT OPEN EASILY AND THE SHOP IS STATING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER SLIDING DOOR OPENS WITH EASE EVEN BY A 10 YR OLD. ...

Sep 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

UNINTENDED HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND I BRIEFLY USED THE BRAKES TO ALLOW A LARGE TRUCK TO GO PAST BEFORE MERGING. I'M NOT SURE IF I THEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR OR THE BRAKE, BUT THE 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN ACCELERATION ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE ...

Sep 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

UNINTENDED HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND I BRIEFLY USED THE BRAKES TO ALLOW A LARGE TRUCK TO GO PAST BEFORE MERGING. I'M NOT SURE IF I THEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR OR THE BRAKE, BUT THE 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN ACCELERATION ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE ...

May 12, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 114,000 mi

THE FRONT AND SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD IN A REAR END CRASH CAUSING THE DRIVER TO STRIKE HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND A JUVENILE IN THE SECOND ROW TO STRIKE HER HEAD ON THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR

May 12, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 114,000 mi

THE FRONT AND SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD IN A REAR END CRASH CAUSING THE DRIVER TO STRIKE HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND A JUVENILE IN THE SECOND ROW TO STRIKE HER HEAD ON THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR

May 9, 2008 Structure 5,000 mi

MY MINIVAN PASSENGER DOORS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER FAIL TO OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MOST OFTEN THE DOORS WON'T OPEN AND PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT WITHOUT CRAWLING THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OR FRONT. OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT CATCH WHEN CLOSED, FORCING ME TO DRIVE SLOWLY WITH HAZARDS UNTIL IT GETS ...

May 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

MY MINIVAN PASSENGER DOORS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER FAIL TO OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MOST OFTEN THE DOORS WON'T OPEN AND PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT WITHOUT CRAWLING THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OR FRONT. OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT CATCH WHEN CLOSED, FORCING ME TO DRIVE SLOWLY WITH HAZARDS UNTIL IT GETS ...

May 9, 2008 Structure 5,000 mi

MY MINIVAN PASSENGER DOORS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER FAIL TO OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MOST OFTEN THE DOORS WON'T OPEN AND PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT WITHOUT CRAWLING THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OR FRONT. OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT CATCH WHEN CLOSED, FORCING ME TO DRIVE SLOWLY WITH HAZARDS UNTIL IT GETS ...

May 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

MY MINIVAN PASSENGER DOORS INTERMITTENTLY EITHER FAIL TO OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MOST OFTEN THE DOORS WON'T OPEN AND PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT WITHOUT CRAWLING THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OR FRONT. OCCASIONALLY THE DOORS WILL NOT CATCH WHEN CLOSED, FORCING ME TO DRIVE SLOWLY WITH HAZARDS UNTIL IT GETS ...

Apr 24, 2008 Seat Belts 101,000 mi

THE LEFT 2ND ROW SEATBELT REPEATEDLY GETS TWISTED IN THE MECHANISM AND WILL NOT WORK. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 MODELS BUT NOT THE 2003. *TR

Apr 24, 2008 Seat Belts 101,000 mi

THE LEFT 2ND ROW SEATBELT REPEATEDLY GETS TWISTED IN THE MECHANISM AND WILL NOT WORK. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 MODELS BUT NOT THE 2003. *TR

Mar 28, 2008 Visibility

MAKE: TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 WINDSHIELD SEAL IS COMING OUT. ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING WIND NOISE. I SEARCHED INTERNET LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINS ON WINDSHIED SEALS. MY FRIEND HAVE HONDA ODYSSEY, HAND HAVE NO PROBLEM (7 YEARS OLD CAR). *TR

Mar 28, 2008 Visibility

MAKE: TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 WINDSHIELD SEAL IS COMING OUT. ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING WIND NOISE. I SEARCHED INTERNET LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINS ON WINDSHIED SEALS. MY FRIEND HAVE HONDA ODYSSEY, HAND HAVE NO PROBLEM (7 YEARS OLD CAR). *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED DOWN THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF SHATTERED. THE SHATTERED WAS SPONTANEOUS AND MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN IT OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM A ROCK, DEBRIS OR OBJECT AT OR PRIOR TO IMPACT. THE MOONROOF/SUNROOF SHATTERE...

Oct 16, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED DOWN THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF SHATTERED. THE SHATTERED WAS SPONTANEOUS AND MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN IT OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM A ROCK, DEBRIS OR OBJECT AT OR PRIOR TO IMPACT. THE MOONROOF/SUNROOF SHATTERE...

Sep 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD BLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. HE FELT THAT THE LATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, HOWE...

Sep 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD BLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. HE FELT THAT THE LATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, HOWE...

Aug 21, 2007 Power Train 58,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS HAS STARTED EXPERIENCING A HESITATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TOOK TO THE DEALER TO CHECK, AND THEY UPDATED WITH THE PATCH. CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER IS CALLING IT A "HARD SHIFT" THAT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT DIDN'T DO IT THE FIRST 2 Y...

Aug 21, 2007 Power Train 58,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS HAS STARTED EXPERIENCING A HESITATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TOOK TO THE DEALER TO CHECK, AND THEY UPDATED WITH THE PATCH. CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER IS CALLING IT A "HARD SHIFT" THAT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT DIDN'T DO IT THE FIRST 2 Y...

Aug 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

OUR 2003 SIENNA VAN (TOYOTA) HAS BEGUN THROWING BLUE SMOKE OUT THE EXHAUST. WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT TOLD US THAT IT'S A VALVE,RING SLUDGE PROBLEM IN THE MOTOR . HE SAID IT'S BEEN HAPPENING TO THIS PARTICULAR MODEL . I RESEARCHED IT ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THIS WEBSITE FROM OTHER OWNERS OF SIENNAS....

Aug 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

OUR 2003 SIENNA VAN (TOYOTA) HAS BEGUN THROWING BLUE SMOKE OUT THE EXHAUST. WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT TOLD US THAT IT'S A VALVE,RING SLUDGE PROBLEM IN THE MOTOR . HE SAID IT'S BEEN HAPPENING TO THIS PARTICULAR MODEL . I RESEARCHED IT ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THIS WEBSITE FROM OTHER OWNERS OF SIENNAS....

Apr 10, 2007 Structure 59,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CE 5-DOOR V6 W 59K MILES. OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. DOOR CANNOT BE OPEND FROM OUTSIDE AFTER THE BREAK.*AK

Apr 10, 2007 Structure 59,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SIENNA CE 5-DOOR V6 W 59K MILES. OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. DOOR CANNOT BE OPEND FROM OUTSIDE AFTER THE BREAK.*AK

Apr 9, 2007 Seat Belts 12,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS IN 2003 SEINNA 3 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AT TOP AND WILL NOT FIT ARROUND MY CHILDREN OR IT WAS TOO LOOSE. IT HAS BEEN A A SAFTY ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN IT BROKE ON VACATION , AND MY CHILD HAD TO SEAT UP FRONT. *AK

Apr 9, 2007 Equipment 12,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS IN 2003 SEINNA 3 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AT TOP AND WILL NOT FIT ARROUND MY CHILDREN OR IT WAS TOO LOOSE. IT HAS BEEN A A SAFTY ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN IT BROKE ON VACATION , AND MY CHILD HAD TO SEAT UP FRONT. *AK

Apr 9, 2007 Seat Belts 12,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS IN 2003 SEINNA 3 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AT TOP AND WILL NOT FIT ARROUND MY CHILDREN OR IT WAS TOO LOOSE. IT HAS BEEN A A SAFTY ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN IT BROKE ON VACATION , AND MY CHILD HAD TO SEAT UP FRONT. *AK

Apr 9, 2007 Equipment 12,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE 3RD ROW SEAT BELTS IN 2003 SEINNA 3 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AT TOP AND WILL NOT FIT ARROUND MY CHILDREN OR IT WAS TOO LOOSE. IT HAS BEEN A A SAFTY ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN IT BROKE ON VACATION , AND MY CHILD HAD TO SEAT UP FRONT. *AK

Dec 22, 2006 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BECOME INOPERATIVE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT MAKING THE SEAT USELESS. *NM

Dec 22, 2006 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, BECOME INOPERATIVE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT MAKING THE SEAT USELESS. *NM

Dec 8, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 79 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP CLOSING IF THERE WAS AN OCCUPANT IN THE WAY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

Dec 8, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 79 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP CLOSING IF THERE WAS AN OCCUPANT IN THE WAY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

Nov 20, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WOULD BE CHARGED FOR ANY WORK DONE TO THE VEHICLE. SO THUS FAR THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.*AK

Nov 20, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WOULD BE CHARGED FOR ANY WORK DONE TO THE VEHICLE. SO THUS FAR THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.*AK

Aug 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA SYMPHONY JUST QUIT WORKING. THE DOOR WAS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY AND JUST QUIT CLOSING USING THE SAME 'AUTO OPEN/CLOSE BOTTOM'. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE AUTO SYSTEM SINCE. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS SINCE THEN THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE AND ONE HAS TO...

Aug 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA SYMPHONY JUST QUIT WORKING. THE DOOR WAS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY AND JUST QUIT CLOSING USING THE SAME 'AUTO OPEN/CLOSE BOTTOM'. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE AUTO SYSTEM SINCE. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS SINCE THEN THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE AND ONE HAS TO...

Jun 30, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BUTTON USED TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOORS JAMMED. THE OCCUPANTS IN THE BACK SEAT WERE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 7/25/2006 - THE CONSUMER LUBRIACTED THE BUTTON AND NOW THE DOOR WORKS. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Structure 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER, THE REAR DOORS WERE CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IF THE OPENED, THEY WOULD NOT CLOSE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE OPENER WITH NO SUCCESS. THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

Jun 30, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 21,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BUTTON USED TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOORS JAMMED. THE OCCUPANTS IN THE BACK SEAT WERE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 7/25/2006 - THE CONSUMER LUBRIACTED THE BUTTON AND NOW THE DOOR WORKS. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Structure 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER, THE REAR DOORS WERE CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IF THE OPENED, THEY WOULD NOT CLOSE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE OPENER WITH NO SUCCESS. THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

Jun 21, 2006 Equipment 72,900 mi

I SECURED A BOX SPRING TO THE FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF RACK. THIS LOAD WAS WITHIN THE OWNERS MANUAL SPECS FOR WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE RACK SHEARED AT THE CONNECTION POINT WHERE THE RAIL THAT RUNS FROM BACK TO FRONT MEETS THE PLASTIC FOOT WHICH MOUNTS TO THE ROOF WITH 2 BOLT...

Jun 21, 2006 Equipment 72,900 mi

I SECURED A BOX SPRING TO THE FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF RACK. THIS LOAD WAS WITHIN THE OWNERS MANUAL SPECS FOR WEIGHT AND SIZE LIMITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE RACK SHEARED AT THE CONNECTION POINT WHERE THE RAIL THAT RUNS FROM BACK TO FRONT MEETS THE PLASTIC FOOT WHICH MOUNTS TO THE ROOF WITH 2 BOLT...

Feb 26, 2006 Tires 30,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES 205/70R15, THIS IS THE 3RD TIRE OF 4 THAT HAS SPLIT. THE TREAD HAS SPLIT AWAY FROM THE BELT WITH PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRE. I DRIVE THE FREEWAY 27 MILES EACH WAY TO WORK AND I COULD HAVE HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. ONE OF THE 3 DID BLOW BUT I WAS GOING SLOW AND I DID NOT ROLL T...

Feb 26, 2006 Tires 30,000 mi

FIRESTONE TIRES 205/70R15, THIS IS THE 3RD TIRE OF 4 THAT HAS SPLIT. THE TREAD HAS SPLIT AWAY FROM THE BELT WITH PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRE. I DRIVE THE FREEWAY 27 MILES EACH WAY TO WORK AND I COULD HAVE HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. ONE OF THE 3 DID BLOW BUT I WAS GOING SLOW AND I DID NOT ROLL T...

Feb 8, 2006 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL REAR SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMED AND WILL NOT PULL OUT FOR USE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Feb 8, 2006 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL REAR SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMED AND WILL NOT PULL OUT FOR USE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Dec 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 24, 2005 Tires 27,868 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WASHINGTON STATE, AND NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPERATING FROM THE SIDEWALL AND STEAL. MY SON THEN FOUND THAT THE PASSANGER REAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING. I HAD TO CALL HOME AND FIND THE CLOSEST PLACE TO REPLACE THE TIRES. EUGENE. OR. WAS THE CLOS...

Jul 24, 2005 Tires 27,868 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WASHINGTON STATE, AND NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD WAS SEPERATING FROM THE SIDEWALL AND STEAL. MY SON THEN FOUND THAT THE PASSANGER REAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING. I HAD TO CALL HOME AND FIND THE CLOSEST PLACE TO REPLACE THE TIRES. EUGENE. OR. WAS THE CLOS...

May 4, 2005 Visibility 24,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED IN A THOUSAND OF PIECES OF GLASS WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE WHILE DRIVING 65-68 MPH ON FREEWAY. JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED WITH NO OUTSIDE DAMAGE EXCEPT THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE GLASS. THERE WERE NO EXTERNAL CAUSES. WAS CHECKED BY A STATE TROO...

May 4, 2005 Visibility 24,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED IN A THOUSAND OF PIECES OF GLASS WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE WHILE DRIVING 65-68 MPH ON FREEWAY. JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED WITH NO OUTSIDE DAMAGE EXCEPT THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE GLASS. THERE WERE NO EXTERNAL CAUSES. WAS CHECKED BY A STATE TROO...

Apr 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT WE BOUGHT NEW IN JANUARY 2003. DURING MARCH 2005, NOTICED KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE DURING COLD STARTUPS. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND AFTER 4 DAYS OF VARIOUS REMEDIES WHICH DIDN'T WORK (CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT, OIL CHANGE, ENGINE CLEANING), THEY CHALKED IT UP ...

Apr 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT WE BOUGHT NEW IN JANUARY 2003. DURING MARCH 2005, NOTICED KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE DURING COLD STARTUPS. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND AFTER 4 DAYS OF VARIOUS REMEDIES WHICH DIDN'T WORK (CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT, OIL CHANGE, ENGINE CLEANING), THEY CHALKED IT UP ...

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PASSED SEVERAL VEHICLES, CHANGING LANES, TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *NM

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PASSED SEVERAL VEHICLES, CHANGING LANES, TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *NM

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 18,010 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 BRAND NEW CAR THE BATTERY LEAK AND CAUSE THE RADIATOR DAMAGE DEALER STATE THAT THIS IS NOT A WARRATY REPAIR. THIS IS A WARRANTY REPAI AND THATS WHAT THE LEMON LAW SAYS . THE DEALER WHICH IS BAY RIDGE TOYOTA AND MAN WHO IS MANAGER TOM SCARPACCI SAYS THIS IS NOT WARRANTY REPAIR. *A...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 18,010 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2003 BRAND NEW CAR THE BATTERY LEAK AND CAUSE THE RADIATOR DAMAGE DEALER STATE THAT THIS IS NOT A WARRATY REPAIR. THIS IS A WARRANTY REPAI AND THATS WHAT THE LEMON LAW SAYS . THE DEALER WHICH IS BAY RIDGE TOYOTA AND MAN WHO IS MANAGER TOM SCARPACCI SAYS THIS IS NOT WARRANTY REPAIR. *A...

Jan 3, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 45-50 MPH. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 45-50 MPH. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 45-50 MPH. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Equipment 20,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 45-50 MPH. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION . *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

UPON DEPRESSING THE BUTTON FOR BOTH SLIDING DOORS CONSUMER HAS TO PUT BODY AGAINST IT TO MAKE IT DISENGAGE. CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CLOSING THE DOOR. THE EXTERNAL HANDLER WILL NOT RELEASE THE LOCK TO OPEN THE DOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD THE DOORS GREASED. BUT, IT DID NOT HEL...

Nov 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

UPON DEPRESSING THE BUTTON FOR BOTH SLIDING DOORS CONSUMER HAS TO PUT BODY AGAINST IT TO MAKE IT DISENGAGE. CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CLOSING THE DOOR. THE EXTERNAL HANDLER WILL NOT RELEASE THE LOCK TO OPEN THE DOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD THE DOORS GREASED. BUT, IT DID NOT HEL...

Nov 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN MAY LOCK AND PROVE UNABLE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, TRAPPING OCCUPANTS.*AK

Nov 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN MAY LOCK AND PROVE UNABLE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, TRAPPING OCCUPANTS.*AK

Oct 5, 2004 Suspension 231 mi

MY 2003TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DISTINCT PROBLEM WITH PULLING . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES SINCE MARCH OF 2003 . THE FRONT END WAS REALIGNED WITH 231 MILES AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. SINCE THAT INITIAL REALIGNMENT THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED TO PULL AND HAS BEEN RE-EX...

Oct 5, 2004 Suspension 231 mi

MY 2003TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DISTINCT PROBLEM WITH PULLING . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES SINCE MARCH OF 2003 . THE FRONT END WAS REALIGNED WITH 231 MILES AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. SINCE THAT INITIAL REALIGNMENT THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED TO PULL AND HAS BEEN RE-EX...

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 103,400 mi

WHILE IN PARK VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK....VEHICLE WA SIN PARK AND NOT RUNNING. CONSUMER WENT TO TURN OFF MOTOR FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND VEHICLE WEN...

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 103,400 mi

WHILE IN PARK VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK....VEHICLE WA SIN PARK AND NOT RUNNING. CONSUMER WENT TO TURN OFF MOTOR FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND VEHICLE WEN...

Jul 6, 2004 Tires 17,000 mi

SO FAR THERE IS NO FAILURE OF MY DUNLOP SP-40 TIRES OTHER THAN POOR TREAD WEAR. AT 17,000 MILES I WAS TOLD I NEEDED NEW TIRES. THE DUNLOP TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A 60,000 MILE LIFE. TOYOTA IS NOT ANY HELP AS OF THIS DATE. I ALSO E-MAILED DUNLOP MY COMPLAINTS AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THEM. I ...

Jul 6, 2004 Tires 17,000 mi

SO FAR THERE IS NO FAILURE OF MY DUNLOP SP-40 TIRES OTHER THAN POOR TREAD WEAR. AT 17,000 MILES I WAS TOLD I NEEDED NEW TIRES. THE DUNLOP TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A 60,000 MILE LIFE. TOYOTA IS NOT ANY HELP AS OF THIS DATE. I ALSO E-MAILED DUNLOP MY COMPLAINTS AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THEM. I ...

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS...

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS...

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS...

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS...

May 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,330 mi

WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CREPT FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED. *NM

May 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,330 mi

WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CREPT FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. *LA THE PULLING INCREASED AS THE CONSUMER DROVE FASTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITH NO RESULTS. A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NORMAL. A MECHANIC AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ...

Mar 17, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. *LA THE PULLING INCREASED AS THE CONSUMER DROVE FASTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITH NO RESULTS. A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NORMAL. A MECHANIC AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ...

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOUD/SQUEAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR AXLE WAS NORMAL AND THAT IT'S A HARMONIC DISTORTION ON THE REAR AXLE. *PH *NM

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOUD/SQUEAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR AXLE WAS NORMAL AND THAT IT'S A HARMONIC DISTORTION ON THE REAR AXLE. *PH *NM

Feb 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15-30 MPH DEPRESSED BRAKES AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15-30 MPH DEPRESSED BRAKES AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Dec 30, 2003 Unknown 1 mi

THE NEW MODEL YEAR 03 AND 04 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDANS, SIENNA MINI VANS HAVE POORLY DESIGNED AND OR MIS ADJUSTED HEADLIGHTS CAUSING BLINDING GLARE TO ON COMING DRIVERS OR DRIVERS IN FRONT OF THESE VEHICLES. THE EXCESSIVELY GLARING LIGHT CAUSED EYE PAIN TO OTHER DRIVERS AND TEMPORARY BLINDNESS. THIS IS A ...

Dec 30, 2003 Unknown 1 mi

THE NEW MODEL YEAR 03 AND 04 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDANS, SIENNA MINI VANS HAVE POORLY DESIGNED AND OR MIS ADJUSTED HEADLIGHTS CAUSING BLINDING GLARE TO ON COMING DRIVERS OR DRIVERS IN FRONT OF THESE VEHICLES. THE EXCESSIVELY GLARING LIGHT CAUSED EYE PAIN TO OTHER DRIVERS AND TEMPORARY BLINDNESS. THIS IS A ...

Dec 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. DEALER FIXED IT THREE TIMES, BUT IT IS BACK AGAIN. THE VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW AND IS STILL UNDER 3 YEAR/36,000 MILES WARRANTY.*AK

Dec 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. DEALER FIXED IT THREE TIMES, BUT IT IS BACK AGAIN. THE VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW AND IS STILL UNDER 3 YEAR/36,000 MILES WARRANTY.*AK

Dec 3, 2003 Steering Fire 2,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE LOSING POWER STEERING FLUID.*MR CONSUMER FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID WHEN RETURNING HOME. ONCE HOME HE RETURNED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY ORDER HE TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR A CHECK UP. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FI...

Dec 3, 2003 Steering Fire 2,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE LOSING POWER STEERING FLUID.*MR CONSUMER FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH POWER STEERING FLUID WHEN RETURNING HOME. ONCE HOME HE RETURNED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY ORDER HE TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR A CHECK UP. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FI...

Nov 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS TIMES, THE BUTTON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN THE "IN" POSITION. IT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT, AND CAUSES THE DOOR NOT TO LATCH. THE DOOR LITERALLY DOES NOT CLOSE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SINCE I DRIVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE OFTEN. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS TIMES, THE BUTTON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN THE "IN" POSITION. IT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT, AND CAUSES THE DOOR NOT TO LATCH. THE DOOR LITERALLY DOES NOT CLOSE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SINCE I DRIVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE OFTEN. *LA

Sep 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED THEY SQUEALED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO GET THE PROBLEM REPAIRED, BUT AFTER THE REPAIRS THE SQUEALING DIMINISHED BUT PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED THEY SQUEALED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO GET THE PROBLEM REPAIRED, BUT AFTER THE REPAIRS THE SQUEALING DIMINISHED BUT PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 11, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 14,500 mi

THE DOOR LATCH BUTTONS ON THE SLIDING DOORS(WHERE MY CHILDREN SIT) HAVE GOTTEN STUCK. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO HEAT (DAYS WHERE THE CAR SITS IN THE SUN WITH TEMPS OF 95+). WHEN THE BUTTON IS STUCK THE DOOR EITHER ( MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT OPEN). IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO MY CHILDREN BECAU...

Sep 11, 2003 Steering 24 mi

THIS IS FOR A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS HAD A SHAKE IN IT FROM DAY ONE. DEALER CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT SPOTS. FOUND ONE BAD TIRE AND REPLACED. SHAKE STILL THERE.TOOK THE VAN TO ANOTHER TIRE STORE TO HAVE BALACES ON TIRES CHECKED AND THEY WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY. HAD TIRES RE-B...

Sep 11, 2003 Tires 24 mi

THIS IS FOR A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS HAD A SHAKE IN IT FROM DAY ONE. DEALER CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT SPOTS. FOUND ONE BAD TIRE AND REPLACED. SHAKE STILL THERE.TOOK THE VAN TO ANOTHER TIRE STORE TO HAVE BALACES ON TIRES CHECKED AND THEY WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY. HAD TIRES RE-B...

Sep 11, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 14,500 mi

THE DOOR LATCH BUTTONS ON THE SLIDING DOORS(WHERE MY CHILDREN SIT) HAVE GOTTEN STUCK. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO HEAT (DAYS WHERE THE CAR SITS IN THE SUN WITH TEMPS OF 95+). WHEN THE BUTTON IS STUCK THE DOOR EITHER ( MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT OPEN). IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO MY CHILDREN BECAU...

Sep 11, 2003 Steering 24 mi

THIS IS FOR A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS HAD A SHAKE IN IT FROM DAY ONE. DEALER CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT SPOTS. FOUND ONE BAD TIRE AND REPLACED. SHAKE STILL THERE.TOOK THE VAN TO ANOTHER TIRE STORE TO HAVE BALACES ON TIRES CHECKED AND THEY WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY. HAD TIRES RE-B...

Sep 11, 2003 Tires 24 mi

THIS IS FOR A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS HAD A SHAKE IN IT FROM DAY ONE. DEALER CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT SPOTS. FOUND ONE BAD TIRE AND REPLACED. SHAKE STILL THERE.TOOK THE VAN TO ANOTHER TIRE STORE TO HAVE BALACES ON TIRES CHECKED AND THEY WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY. HAD TIRES RE-B...

Aug 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

AUGUST 24, 2003 SUBJECT: SULFUR ODOR FROM EXHAUST ENTERS PASSENGER CABIN COMPARTMENT (THIS IS WHAT THE DEALER SAYS THE PROBLEM IS).I HAVE A MODEL 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS A BURNING/SEWAGE SMELL, WHICH THE DEALER CALLS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, ENTERING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN A...

Aug 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

AUGUST 24, 2003 SUBJECT: SULFUR ODOR FROM EXHAUST ENTERS PASSENGER CABIN COMPARTMENT (THIS IS WHAT THE DEALER SAYS THE PROBLEM IS).I HAVE A MODEL 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS A BURNING/SEWAGE SMELL, WHICH THE DEALER CALLS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, ENTERING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN A...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED, BOTH LOCK NUT(S) WERE LOOSE AND THE TIE ROD(S) WERE EQUALLY ADJUSTED 1/8 OF A TURN TO COMPENSATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL, A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, THE TOE IN AND CAMBER WAS ADJUSTED, AND ALL FOUR ...

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED, BOTH LOCK NUT(S) WERE LOOSE AND THE TIE ROD(S) WERE EQUALLY ADJUSTED 1/8 OF A TURN TO COMPENSATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL, A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, THE TOE IN AND CAMBER WAS ADJUSTED, AND ALL FOUR ...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED, BOTH LOCK NUT(S) WERE LOOSE AND THE TIE ROD(S) WERE EQUALLY ADJUSTED 1/8 OF A TURN TO COMPENSATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL, A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, THE TOE IN AND CAMBER WAS ADJUSTED, AND ALL FOUR ...

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED, BOTH LOCK NUT(S) WERE LOOSE AND THE TIE ROD(S) WERE EQUALLY ADJUSTED 1/8 OF A TURN TO COMPENSATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL, A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, THE TOE IN AND CAMBER WAS ADJUSTED, AND ALL FOUR ...

Jun 16, 2003 Air Bags

NO PARTS AVAILABLE. RECALL ON AIR BAG LIGHT. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. DUTCH MILLER 304-529-2301. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Air Bags

NO PARTS AVAILABLE. RECALL ON AIR BAG LIGHT. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. DUTCH MILLER 304-529-2301. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,488 mi

WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,488 mi

WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER SAID THAT ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL SQUEAL AND MOAN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL SQUEAL AND MOAN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Suspension 1,000 mi

STEERING IS MISALIGNED BECAUSE VEHICLE PULLS EXCESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT 6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Suspension 1,000 mi

STEERING IS MISALIGNED BECAUSE VEHICLE PULLS EXCESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT 6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

May 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Suspension 1,083 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Suspension 1,083 mi

THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR, TRANSMISSION. MR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR, TRANSMISSION. MR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR, TRANSMISSION. MR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOOR, TRANSMISSION. MR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *JB

Jan 6, 2003 Power Train

UNSAFE DESIGN OF OVERDRIVE FEATURE ON TOYOTA SIENNA. EVERY TIME CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE, IT DEFAULTS TO 'OVERDRIVE' MODE - WHICH MEANS IT IS FREE WHEELING WHENEVER DRIVER'S FOOT COMES OFF THE ACCELERATOR. NO ENGINE BRAKING!! TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE CAR ROLLS FREELY. THIS IS GROSSLY UNSA...

Jan 6, 2003 Power Train

UNSAFE DESIGN OF OVERDRIVE FEATURE ON TOYOTA SIENNA. EVERY TIME CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE, IT DEFAULTS TO 'OVERDRIVE' MODE - WHICH MEANS IT IS FREE WHEELING WHENEVER DRIVER'S FOOT COMES OFF THE ACCELERATOR. NO ENGINE BRAKING!! TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE CAR ROLLS FREELY. THIS IS GROSSLY UNSA...

Nov 14, 2002 Child Seat

I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA TO ONLY HAVE ONE TETHER RESTRAINT IN THE 2ND ROW. SO IF YOU HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS THEY BOTH CAN'T BE TETHERED IN THE 2ND ROW. ALSO THE PLACEMENT OF THIS 2ND ROW TETHER IS TERRIBLE! IT INTERFEARS WITH THE PERSON IN THE 3RD ROW, THEIR FEET GET TANGLED IN ...

Nov 14, 2002 Child Seat

I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA TO ONLY HAVE ONE TETHER RESTRAINT IN THE 2ND ROW. SO IF YOU HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS THEY BOTH CAN'T BE TETHERED IN THE 2ND ROW. ALSO THE PLACEMENT OF THIS 2ND ROW TETHER IS TERRIBLE! IT INTERFEARS WITH THE PERSON IN THE 3RD ROW, THEIR FEET GET TANGLED IN ...