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Active Recalls (5)

14V273000 May 22, 2014 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Ke...

13V429000 Sep 26, 2013 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, throug...

11V539000 Nov 9, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 L...

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...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." ...

Complaints

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Nov 17, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,132 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. While the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights illuminated on and off for days and months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where DT...

Nov 17, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,132 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. While the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights illuminated on and off for days and months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where DT...

Oct 16, 2025 Power Train

Shifter not shifting into park even when in park causing it to roll even when you think it’s in park

Oct 16, 2025 Power Train

Shifter not shifting into park even when in park causing it to roll even when you think it’s in park

Aug 8, 2025 Structure 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the liftgate door was opened, the door had erroneously closed and failed to remain opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear hatch door struts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle w...

Aug 8, 2025 Structure 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the liftgate door was opened, the door had erroneously closed and failed to remain opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear hatch door struts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle w...

May 9, 2025 Service Brakes

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

May 9, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

May 9, 2025 Steering

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

May 9, 2025 Service Brakes

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

May 9, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

May 9, 2025 Steering

The Traction Control System commonly malfunctions while making turns on curving road sections. I will lose power through turns as the TCS light blinks on my dashboard and makes a beeping sound. On some occasions the brakes will automatically engage in the tire that the car perceives as experiencing ...

Mar 19, 2025 Service Brakes

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Mar 19, 2025 Steering

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Mar 19, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Mar 19, 2025 Service Brakes

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Mar 19, 2025 Steering

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Mar 19, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i...

Feb 11, 2025 Steering

While driving typically around 35 mph and either left or right turn the vehicle traction control engages and the van brakes and steering is affected. The roads have always been dry and in each instance the speed of the van was at or below the speed limit - traction was never lost and yet the tracti...

Feb 11, 2025 Steering

While driving typically around 35 mph and either left or right turn the vehicle traction control engages and the van brakes and steering is affected. The roads have always been dry and in each instance the speed of the van was at or below the speed limit - traction was never lost and yet the tracti...

Jan 9, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Jan 9, 2025 Power Train

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Jan 9, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Jan 9, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Jan 9, 2025 Power Train

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Jan 9, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Was driving on highway at 60-65 mph. The car continued to accelerate. Pressed on brake and wasn't slowing the vehicle. The driver was weaving in and out of cars as the van started to creek up to 92 mph. The driver and passengers thought they were going to crash and possible die. The driver tried the...

Mar 12, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed of the vehicle increased to over 90 MPH. During the failure, the braking system had failed and would not stop the vehicle while pre...

Mar 12, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed of the vehicle increased to over 90 MPH. During the failure, the braking system had failed and would not stop the vehicle while pre...

Jan 1, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When opening the rear hatch, it will not stay open and slams down if you let it go. Incredibly dangerous. I turned of the power doors and it still happens. I'm planning to take it to the dealership tomorrow.

Jan 1, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When opening the rear hatch, it will not stay open and slams down if you let it go. Incredibly dangerous. I turned of the power doors and it still happens. I'm planning to take it to the dealership tomorrow.

Dec 21, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Driving on dry roads at speed not exceeding 35 mph, the traction control system activates. It has happened on slight curves to the right. The traction control symbol lights up, a beeping sound occurs and it feels like the vehicle is braking. It has happened now on several occasions.

Dec 21, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Driving on dry roads at speed not exceeding 35 mph, the traction control system activates. It has happened on slight curves to the right. The traction control symbol lights up, a beeping sound occurs and it feels like the vehicle is braking. It has happened now on several occasions.

Jul 22, 2023 Service Brakes

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 22, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 22, 2023 Steering

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 22, 2023 Service Brakes

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 22, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 22, 2023 Steering

The trac control is activated while the car is driving variable speed and brake the car and and the driver loose control of acceleration.

Jul 11, 2023 Steering

The slip indicator light and alarm comes on sporadically, engaging the ABS suddenly and unexpectedly, when we are on completely dry roads. Happens while driving 40-80 mph. And doesn’t matter if I’m going straight or turning.

Jul 11, 2023 Suspension

The slip indicator light and alarm comes on sporadically, engaging the ABS suddenly and unexpectedly, when we are on completely dry roads. Happens while driving 40-80 mph. And doesn’t matter if I’m going straight or turning.

Jul 11, 2023 Steering

The slip indicator light and alarm comes on sporadically, engaging the ABS suddenly and unexpectedly, when we are on completely dry roads. Happens while driving 40-80 mph. And doesn’t matter if I’m going straight or turning.

Jul 11, 2023 Suspension

The slip indicator light and alarm comes on sporadically, engaging the ABS suddenly and unexpectedly, when we are on completely dry roads. Happens while driving 40-80 mph. And doesn’t matter if I’m going straight or turning.

Apr 6, 2023 Electrical System 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate inadvertently opened, then closed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the tailgate hydraulic struts ne...

Apr 6, 2023 Structure 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate inadvertently opened, then closed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the tailgate hydraulic struts ne...

Apr 6, 2023 Electrical System 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate inadvertently opened, then closed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the tailgate hydraulic struts ne...

Apr 6, 2023 Structure 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate inadvertently opened, then closed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the tailgate hydraulic struts ne...

Dec 21, 2022 Service Brakes

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Dec 21, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Dec 21, 2022 Steering

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Dec 21, 2022 Service Brakes

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Dec 21, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Dec 21, 2022 Steering

- Traction control engaged at high speed(70 mph on interstate) causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and pull the vehicle to the right. Had I been traveling in the left hand lane, I could have been forced into the right hand lane causing a collusion with another vehicle. Also occurred at lower speed...

Aug 18, 2022 Service Brakes

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Aug 18, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Aug 18, 2022 Steering

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Aug 18, 2022 Service Brakes

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Aug 18, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Aug 18, 2022 Steering

About a year ago the Vehicle Stability Control warning light along with an audible alarm started coming on intermittently while turning on highways going uphill or downhill in dry weather and with no risk of any tire slipping. At first this only happened at higher speeds 65+mph. Over time, it has o...

Jul 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The 2004 Toyota Sienna van VSC Trac warning light and alarm come on when making turns on highway ramp under normal speed at around 35 mph.

Jul 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The 2004 Toyota Sienna van VSC Trac warning light and alarm come on when making turns on highway ramp under normal speed at around 35 mph.

Jun 13, 2022 Service Brakes

The failing component is the VSC/ABS system. It puts the occupants of the van and other motorists at risk of either causing a collision or causing the driver of vehicle in question to be unable to control the vehicle . The failure appears when going in a curve in the road at low speed causing the ab...

Jun 13, 2022 Electrical System

The failing component is the VSC/ABS system. It puts the occupants of the van and other motorists at risk of either causing a collision or causing the driver of vehicle in question to be unable to control the vehicle . The failure appears when going in a curve in the road at low speed causing the ab...

Jun 13, 2022 Service Brakes

The failing component is the VSC/ABS system. It puts the occupants of the van and other motorists at risk of either causing a collision or causing the driver of vehicle in question to be unable to control the vehicle . The failure appears when going in a curve in the road at low speed causing the ab...

Jun 13, 2022 Electrical System

The failing component is the VSC/ABS system. It puts the occupants of the van and other motorists at risk of either causing a collision or causing the driver of vehicle in question to be unable to control the vehicle . The failure appears when going in a curve in the road at low speed causing the ab...

Feb 9, 2022 Seat Belts

Driver's side seat belt buckle stopped locking in seat belt. Buckle unit then came apart. I called toyota; was informed that there was a recall on this matter. I was told that I was 2 years past the scope of the recall. I informed them I never received a notice of recall so how would I be aware of ...

Feb 9, 2022 Seat Belts

Driver's side seat belt buckle stopped locking in seat belt. Buckle unit then came apart. I called toyota; was informed that there was a recall on this matter. I was told that I was 2 years past the scope of the recall. I informed them I never received a notice of recall so how would I be aware of ...

Feb 3, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 3, 2022 Service Brakes

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 3, 2022 Steering

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 3, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 3, 2022 Service Brakes

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 3, 2022 Steering

Sometimes when I take turns in my Sienna, the VSC starts going off and braking individual wheels without my control. This happens unexpectedly on highway bends at speeds of 60+ mph and it is difficult to control the car and keep from swerving into another lane. If the roads were icy when this happe...

Feb 2, 2022 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Toyota VSC and ABS engaging and activating for no reason on dry pavement causing loss of proper control of the vehicle. The have been multiple occurrences on dry pavement between 30 and 65 mikes per hour. The car pulls to one side as the computer takes control of the car end engages the brakes sudd...

Feb 2, 2022 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Toyota VSC and ABS engaging and activating for no reason on dry pavement causing loss of proper control of the vehicle. The have been multiple occurrences on dry pavement between 30 and 65 mikes per hour. The car pulls to one side as the computer takes control of the car end engages the brakes sudd...

Feb 1, 2022 Structure

Passenger right slider Will not open! Only opens About 8 inches. This is a safety hazzard for a passenger back seat r/h! This is well known condition! Could be deadly, in the right Surcomstance

Feb 1, 2022 Structure

Passenger right slider Will not open! Only opens About 8 inches. This is a safety hazzard for a passenger back seat r/h! This is well known condition! Could be deadly, in the right Surcomstance

Nov 20, 2021 Service Brakes

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Nov 20, 2021 Electrical System

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Nov 20, 2021 Steering

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Nov 20, 2021 Service Brakes

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Nov 20, 2021 Electrical System

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Nov 20, 2021 Steering

While driving on dry freeway or other stable road conditions, the Electronic Stability Control kicks in, braked hard, causing the van to swerve, and the lights on the dash started flashing, accompanied by a loud beeping. This has happened multiple times now. There is no reason for this to be occurri...

Aug 13, 2021 Tires

P225/60R17 98T: Tires create vibrations in the steering column. One tire in particular creates severe vibrations that mechanic states could lead to problems with the steering components. Mechanic http://www.japaneseautorepair.org/ e-mail [email protected] (John). Coordinated w/ San...

Aug 13, 2021 Tires

P225/60R17 98T: Tires create vibrations in the steering column. One tire in particular creates severe vibrations that mechanic states could lead to problems with the steering components. Mechanic http://www.japaneseautorepair.org/ e-mail [email protected] (John). Coordinated w/ San...

Jul 27, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 27, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 27, 2021 Wheels

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 27, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 27, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 27, 2021 Wheels

I had the control arms replaced, then one of the bolts came out after a few thousand miles. I had that bolt replaced and the problem started happening intermittently after that. Everything will be functioning fine and then the speed of my vehicle is inhibited and it is hard to accelerate. It is very...

Jul 11, 2021 Engine

Unknown

Jul 11, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown

Jul 11, 2021 Steering

Unknown

Jul 11, 2021 Engine

Unknown

Jul 11, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Unknown

Jul 11, 2021 Steering

Unknown

Jul 10, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

While driving at approximately 30 to 50 MPH, on dry and smooth pavement, usually going on or off ramp to the left, the skid control engaged and warning sound came on, automatic brake takes over and start braking the van uncontrollably, pulling the vehicle to the right and nearly causing accidents.

Jul 10, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

While driving at approximately 30 to 50 MPH, on dry and smooth pavement, usually going on or off ramp to the left, the skid control engaged and warning sound came on, automatic brake takes over and start braking the van uncontrollably, pulling the vehicle to the right and nearly causing accidents.

Jul 3, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Manual sliding driver side door has stopped latching in the fully open position.

Jul 3, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Manual sliding driver side door has stopped latching in the fully open position.

Jun 3, 2021 Steering

Numerous times (too many to say), the traction control indicator sensor comes on & I am unable to control the car. Typically it lasts for 2-3 minutes and turns off. It does not depend on road conditions, weather, and or speed. I have taken the car to the repair shop and they have not been able to...

Jun 3, 2021 Service Brakes

Numerous times (too many to say), the traction control indicator sensor comes on & I am unable to control the car. Typically it lasts for 2-3 minutes and turns off. It does not depend on road conditions, weather, and or speed. I have taken the car to the repair shop and they have not been able to...

Jun 3, 2021 Steering

Numerous times (too many to say), the traction control indicator sensor comes on & I am unable to control the car. Typically it lasts for 2-3 minutes and turns off. It does not depend on road conditions, weather, and or speed. I have taken the car to the repair shop and they have not been able to...

Jun 3, 2021 Service Brakes

Numerous times (too many to say), the traction control indicator sensor comes on & I am unable to control the car. Typically it lasts for 2-3 minutes and turns off. It does not depend on road conditions, weather, and or speed. I have taken the car to the repair shop and they have not been able to...

May 26, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Issue with traction (maybe called a VSC system-stability), when going up and down hills with slight curves, the wheels lock up and the vehicle slows down. Even when exiting a freeway ramp that is at a slight decline and curve. This started happening about 3 1/2 years ago, just once in a great blue...

May 26, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Issue with traction (maybe called a VSC system-stability), when going up and down hills with slight curves, the wheels lock up and the vehicle slows down. Even when exiting a freeway ramp that is at a slight decline and curve. This started happening about 3 1/2 years ago, just once in a great blue...

May 25, 2021 Seat Belts

Drivers side seat belt broke and was replaced. Fuel sensor not replaced causes vehicle to hesitate at times at freeway speed

May 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Drivers side seat belt broke and was replaced. Fuel sensor not replaced causes vehicle to hesitate at times at freeway speed

May 25, 2021 Seat Belts

Drivers side seat belt broke and was replaced. Fuel sensor not replaced causes vehicle to hesitate at times at freeway speed

May 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Drivers side seat belt broke and was replaced. Fuel sensor not replaced causes vehicle to hesitate at times at freeway speed

Mar 12, 2021 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. MOST OF THE TIME IT WOULD NOT RETRACT, BUT WAS SOMETIMES FIXABLE BY MOVING THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER UP AND DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE OVER-EXTENDED FOR DAYS, THEN RETRACT ON ITS OWN. IT IS NOW FULLY EXT...

Mar 12, 2021 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. MOST OF THE TIME IT WOULD NOT RETRACT, BUT WAS SOMETIMES FIXABLE BY MOVING THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER UP AND DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE OVER-EXTENDED FOR DAYS, THEN RETRACT ON ITS OWN. IT IS NOW FULLY EXT...

Feb 14, 2021 Structure

PART # 69300-08011 REAR LEFT DOOR LATCH WITH POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION CAUSING A SAFETY PROBLEM DOOR REMAINED OPENING AND CLOSING COULD CAUSE PASSENGER OR ITEMS TRANSPORTING TO FALL OUT OF VEHICLE .IT ALSO CAUSED BATTERY TO DRAIN VEHICLE WOULDN'T START WITHOUT BEING JUMPED EVEN REPLACED BATTE...

Feb 14, 2021 Structure

PART # 69300-08011 REAR LEFT DOOR LATCH WITH POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION CAUSING A SAFETY PROBLEM DOOR REMAINED OPENING AND CLOSING COULD CAUSE PASSENGER OR ITEMS TRANSPORTING TO FALL OUT OF VEHICLE .IT ALSO CAUSED BATTERY TO DRAIN VEHICLE WOULDN'T START WITHOUT BEING JUMPED EVEN REPLACED BATTE...

Feb 1, 2021 Structure 247,000 mi

ONE OF THE TWO SUPPORT CYLINDERS FOR THE REAR HATCH ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED IN FALL 2019, SO THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT STAY UP. THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA UNDER RECALL. WE PURCHASED TWO NEW SUPPORT CYLINDERS, TOYOTA PART #68905-AE022'SUPPORT CYLINDE...

Feb 1, 2021 Structure 247,000 mi

ONE OF THE TWO SUPPORT CYLINDERS FOR THE REAR HATCH ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED IN FALL 2019, SO THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT STAY UP. THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA UNDER RECALL. WE PURCHASED TWO NEW SUPPORT CYLINDERS, TOYOTA PART #68905-AE022'SUPPORT CYLINDE...

Jan 3, 2021 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

ABS SOME TIMES ACTIVATES WHEN DRIVING A LIGHT CURVE ROAD AT SPEED AROUND 30-40 MPH. USUALLY A STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT 2 OR 10 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. AT THE TIME VSC INDICATOR FLASHES AND WARNING ALARM GOES OFF. THIS CAUSES A SUDDEN BREAKING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR.

Jan 3, 2021 Steering 165,000 mi

ABS SOME TIMES ACTIVATES WHEN DRIVING A LIGHT CURVE ROAD AT SPEED AROUND 30-40 MPH. USUALLY A STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT 2 OR 10 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. AT THE TIME VSC INDICATOR FLASHES AND WARNING ALARM GOES OFF. THIS CAUSES A SUDDEN BREAKING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR.

Jan 3, 2021 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

ABS SOME TIMES ACTIVATES WHEN DRIVING A LIGHT CURVE ROAD AT SPEED AROUND 30-40 MPH. USUALLY A STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT 2 OR 10 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. AT THE TIME VSC INDICATOR FLASHES AND WARNING ALARM GOES OFF. THIS CAUSES A SUDDEN BREAKING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR.

Jan 3, 2021 Steering 165,000 mi

ABS SOME TIMES ACTIVATES WHEN DRIVING A LIGHT CURVE ROAD AT SPEED AROUND 30-40 MPH. USUALLY A STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT 2 OR 10 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. AT THE TIME VSC INDICATOR FLASHES AND WARNING ALARM GOES OFF. THIS CAUSES A SUDDEN BREAKING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR.

Nov 14, 2020 Service Brakes 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Nov 14, 2020 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Nov 14, 2020 Steering 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Nov 14, 2020 Service Brakes 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Nov 14, 2020 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Nov 14, 2020 Steering 300,000 mi

THE VSC SYSTEM IS ENABLING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN ON AN OTHERWISE NORMAL ROAD. WHEN IT ENABLES, IT APPLIES THE BRAKE AND SOUNDS A REPEATING ALARM. THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKE WHILE I AM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, AND THIS MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE, AS IF I HAVE TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE V...

Oct 10, 2020 Service Brakes 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Oct 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Oct 10, 2020 Steering 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Oct 10, 2020 Service Brakes 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Oct 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Oct 10, 2020 Steering 260,000 mi

IN MOTION, ON DRY, OFF-CAMBER HIGHWAY CURVES, WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, THE ABS/VSC /TRAK ENGAGES, BRIEFLY JERKING THE STEERING TO ONE SIDE. DASH WARNINGS: "VSC" "TRAK OFF" + "CHECK ENGINE". REDUCING MECHANICAL "SLOP" (WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING RACK & PINION, ETC.) TENDS TO REDUCE FREQUENCY OF ...

Sep 11, 2020 Steering 139,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. AFTER HAVING IT FOR A BIT WE LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM. YOU WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (DRY, SUNNY DAY) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL START BEEPING, THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL KICK IN AND START PRESSURE BRAKING THE CAR. THE CAR THINKS IT PULLING YOU OUT OF...

Sep 11, 2020 Steering 139,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. AFTER HAVING IT FOR A BIT WE LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM. YOU WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (DRY, SUNNY DAY) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL START BEEPING, THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL KICK IN AND START PRESSURE BRAKING THE CAR. THE CAR THINKS IT PULLING YOU OUT OF...

Aug 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND WENT TO PUT IT IN PARK AND IT WOULDN'T GO. IT WOULDN'T REVERSE EITHER. MY HUSBAND CHECKED IT OUT AND SAW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BUSHING WAS HANGING. WE LOOKED IT UP AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2006 SIENNA.

Aug 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND WENT TO PUT IT IN PARK AND IT WOULDN'T GO. IT WOULDN'T REVERSE EITHER. MY HUSBAND CHECKED IT OUT AND SAW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BUSHING WAS HANGING. WE LOOKED IT UP AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2006 SIENNA.

Jun 29, 2020 Air Bags 140,000 mi

DASHBOARD OF CAR, INCLUDING THE AREA OVER THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS FULL OF CRACKS. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT END COLLISION AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT THERE COULD BE SHARP SHARDS OF PLASTIC THRUST AT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Jun 29, 2020 Air Bags 140,000 mi

DASHBOARD OF CAR, INCLUDING THE AREA OVER THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS FULL OF CRACKS. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT END COLLISION AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT THERE COULD BE SHARP SHARDS OF PLASTIC THRUST AT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Jun 22, 2020 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE WHICH HELPS KEEP IT FROM SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL IN ICY, WET, OR OTHERWISE UNSTABLE CONDITIONS. IT CAN HELP AN OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE GET BACK INTO CONTROL BY DOING A VARIETY OF THINGS, INCLUDING BRAKING. PREVIOUSLY THIS FEATURE HAD ONLY KICKED ON WHEN I...

Jun 22, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE WHICH HELPS KEEP IT FROM SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL IN ICY, WET, OR OTHERWISE UNSTABLE CONDITIONS. IT CAN HELP AN OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE GET BACK INTO CONTROL BY DOING A VARIETY OF THINGS, INCLUDING BRAKING. PREVIOUSLY THIS FEATURE HAD ONLY KICKED ON WHEN I...

Jun 22, 2020 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE WHICH HELPS KEEP IT FROM SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL IN ICY, WET, OR OTHERWISE UNSTABLE CONDITIONS. IT CAN HELP AN OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE GET BACK INTO CONTROL BY DOING A VARIETY OF THINGS, INCLUDING BRAKING. PREVIOUSLY THIS FEATURE HAD ONLY KICKED ON WHEN I...

Jun 22, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE WHICH HELPS KEEP IT FROM SKIDDING OUT OF CONTROL IN ICY, WET, OR OTHERWISE UNSTABLE CONDITIONS. IT CAN HELP AN OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE GET BACK INTO CONTROL BY DOING A VARIETY OF THINGS, INCLUDING BRAKING. PREVIOUSLY THIS FEATURE HAD ONLY KICKED ON WHEN I...

Jun 12, 2020 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

IN SEPT-OCT OF 2019 TOOK VAN INTO [XXX] AND TOLD THEM ABOUT A LEAK THAT WOULD PUDDLE IN PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT. [XXX] SAID ITS AFTERMARKET NOTHING WE CAN DO. A COUPLE DAYS AGO THE MOON ROOF WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY MOON ROOF FLEW OUT OF MY CAR. NOW THERE IS NO CEI...

Jun 12, 2020 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

IN SEPT-OCT OF 2019 TOOK VAN INTO [XXX] AND TOLD THEM ABOUT A LEAK THAT WOULD PUDDLE IN PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT. [XXX] SAID ITS AFTERMARKET NOTHING WE CAN DO. A COUPLE DAYS AGO THE MOON ROOF WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY MOON ROOF FLEW OUT OF MY CAR. NOW THERE IS NO CEI...

Jun 7, 2020 Service Brakes 188,146 mi

DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DECELERATED/BRAKED HARD, UNDER IT'S OWN CONTROL, NOT MINE.

Jun 7, 2020 Steering 188,146 mi

DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DECELERATED/BRAKED HARD, UNDER IT'S OWN CONTROL, NOT MINE.

Jun 7, 2020 Service Brakes 188,146 mi

DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DECELERATED/BRAKED HARD, UNDER IT'S OWN CONTROL, NOT MINE.

Jun 7, 2020 Steering 188,146 mi

DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DECELERATED/BRAKED HARD, UNDER IT'S OWN CONTROL, NOT MINE.

Apr 30, 2020 Structure 120,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS DON'T PROPERLY LATCHED LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS . IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOTION ON ROAD WAY OR IN PARKING SPACE .

Apr 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS DON'T PROPERLY LATCHED LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS . IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOTION ON ROAD WAY OR IN PARKING SPACE .

Apr 30, 2020 Structure 120,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS DON'T PROPERLY LATCHED LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS . IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOTION ON ROAD WAY OR IN PARKING SPACE .

Apr 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS DON'T PROPERLY LATCHED LIKE THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS . IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOTION ON ROAD WAY OR IN PARKING SPACE .

Feb 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA ISSUED A NATION-WIDE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE IN 2015 FOR ITS MELTING DASHBOARDS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECT, 2004-2010 SIENNA, 2007-2011 CAMRY, 2004-2008 SOLARA, 2005-2010 AVALON, 2003-2005 4RUNNER, TOTAL OF 3.42 MILLION VEHICLES AFFECTED. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY LASTED FOR TWO YEARS U...

Feb 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA ISSUED A NATION-WIDE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE IN 2015 FOR ITS MELTING DASHBOARDS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECT, 2004-2010 SIENNA, 2007-2011 CAMRY, 2004-2008 SOLARA, 2005-2010 AVALON, 2003-2005 4RUNNER, TOTAL OF 3.42 MILLION VEHICLES AFFECTED. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY LASTED FOR TWO YEARS U...

Feb 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON MY MOTHER'S 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BECOME 1) CRACKED, 2)SHINY, 3) STICKY AND WITH A 4) WHITE, MILDEW-Y GROWTH ALONG THE EDGES. WHILE THE CRACKED SECTIONS ARE UNSIGHTLY, THE SHINE IS WHAT CONCERNS ME VERY MUCH. THE SHINE PRODUCES A GLARE ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD THAT IS DANGEROUS WHEN...

Feb 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON MY MOTHER'S 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BECOME 1) CRACKED, 2)SHINY, 3) STICKY AND WITH A 4) WHITE, MILDEW-Y GROWTH ALONG THE EDGES. WHILE THE CRACKED SECTIONS ARE UNSIGHTLY, THE SHINE IS WHAT CONCERNS ME VERY MUCH. THE SHINE PRODUCES A GLARE ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD THAT IS DANGEROUS WHEN...

Feb 4, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 178,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT OR BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, ON CURVY ROADS, THE VSC DASH LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGAGES WITH BEEPING AND AUTOMATIC BRAKING. THE RAPID DECELERATION AND SKIDDING, AS THE TIRES LOCK-UP, MAKES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT AND CARS FOLLOWING MUST PANIC BRAKE TO AVOID ...

Feb 4, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 178,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT OR BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, ON CURVY ROADS, THE VSC DASH LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGAGES WITH BEEPING AND AUTOMATIC BRAKING. THE RAPID DECELERATION AND SKIDDING, AS THE TIRES LOCK-UP, MAKES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT AND CARS FOLLOWING MUST PANIC BRAKE TO AVOID ...

Jan 12, 2020 Structure 108,000 mi

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ANY TIME THERE ARE FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ANY MOISTURE, AND CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER WITH POWER OR MANUALLY. ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN IT 1/4", SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE THE DOME LAMPS, BUT THEN WILL NOT CLOSE. AFTER DRIVING AND WARMING UP, THE D...

Jan 12, 2020 Structure 108,000 mi

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ANY TIME THERE ARE FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ANY MOISTURE, AND CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER WITH POWER OR MANUALLY. ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN IT 1/4", SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE THE DOME LAMPS, BUT THEN WILL NOT CLOSE. AFTER DRIVING AND WARMING UP, THE D...

Dec 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 125,520 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM. TWO EPISODES, MONTHS APART, BOTH AT VERY LOW SPEED. WAS STOPPED BEHIND TWO CARS. TWO CARS IN FRONT STARTED UP TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND MOVED IT TO THE GAS PEDAL. CAR STARTED UP NORMALLY. THEN A CHILD PUSHED TO CROSSWALK SIGNA...

Dec 17, 2019 Structure 234,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD HAD A DEEP CRACK. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTORY TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5 HEITZINGER PLAZA, SEASIDE, CA 93955, (831) 393...

Dec 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 125,520 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM. TWO EPISODES, MONTHS APART, BOTH AT VERY LOW SPEED. WAS STOPPED BEHIND TWO CARS. TWO CARS IN FRONT STARTED UP TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND MOVED IT TO THE GAS PEDAL. CAR STARTED UP NORMALLY. THEN A CHILD PUSHED TO CROSSWALK SIGNA...

Dec 17, 2019 Structure 234,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD HAD A DEEP CRACK. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTORY TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5 HEITZINGER PLAZA, SEASIDE, CA 93955, (831) 393...

Dec 6, 2019 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

1) SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDE NEAR THE RETRACTOR. SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, BUT THEN WILL NOT RETRACT AS IT IS WEDGED IN THE GUIDE.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT NOW IT IS QUITE WEDGED. AND UNUSABLE AT THE MOMENT. 2) CABLE THAT PULLS THE SIDE DOOR OPEN AND CLOSED HAS RUSTED A...

Dec 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

1) SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDE NEAR THE RETRACTOR. SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, BUT THEN WILL NOT RETRACT AS IT IS WEDGED IN THE GUIDE.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT NOW IT IS QUITE WEDGED. AND UNUSABLE AT THE MOMENT. 2) CABLE THAT PULLS THE SIDE DOOR OPEN AND CLOSED HAS RUSTED A...

Dec 6, 2019 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

1) SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDE NEAR THE RETRACTOR. SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, BUT THEN WILL NOT RETRACT AS IT IS WEDGED IN THE GUIDE.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT NOW IT IS QUITE WEDGED. AND UNUSABLE AT THE MOMENT. 2) CABLE THAT PULLS THE SIDE DOOR OPEN AND CLOSED HAS RUSTED A...

Dec 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

1) SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDE NEAR THE RETRACTOR. SEAT BELT PULLS OUT, BUT THEN WILL NOT RETRACT AS IT IS WEDGED IN THE GUIDE.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT NOW IT IS QUITE WEDGED. AND UNUSABLE AT THE MOMENT. 2) CABLE THAT PULLS THE SIDE DOOR OPEN AND CLOSED HAS RUSTED A...

Sep 18, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES' VSC WILL ENGAGE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF, THERE IS A LOUD INTERIOR BEEPING SOUND, THE ABS ENGAGES, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN DRASTICALLY AT ONCE. THE ROADS ARE DRY. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED EXITING OR ENTERING AN HWY OFF/ON RAM...

Sep 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES' VSC WILL ENGAGE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF, THERE IS A LOUD INTERIOR BEEPING SOUND, THE ABS ENGAGES, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN DRASTICALLY AT ONCE. THE ROADS ARE DRY. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED EXITING OR ENTERING AN HWY OFF/ON RAM...

Sep 18, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES' VSC WILL ENGAGE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF, THERE IS A LOUD INTERIOR BEEPING SOUND, THE ABS ENGAGES, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN DRASTICALLY AT ONCE. THE ROADS ARE DRY. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED EXITING OR ENTERING AN HWY OFF/ON RAM...

Sep 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES' VSC WILL ENGAGE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF, THERE IS A LOUD INTERIOR BEEPING SOUND, THE ABS ENGAGES, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN DRASTICALLY AT ONCE. THE ROADS ARE DRY. AT FIRST THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED EXITING OR ENTERING AN HWY OFF/ON RAM...

Sep 2, 2019 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN OFF THE HIGHWAY. NOW I LOST REVERSE IN TRANSMISSION

Sep 2, 2019 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN OFF THE HIGHWAY. NOW I LOST REVERSE IN TRANSMISSION

Jul 29, 2019 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 29, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 29, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 29, 2019 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 29, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 29, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AN ALARM SOUNDS AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A TERRIFYING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS BUT TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR...

Jul 25, 2019 Steering 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 25, 2019 Wheels 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 25, 2019 Steering 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 25, 2019 Wheels 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 177,000 mi

WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH, ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AND CURVE, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT/AND ALARM COMES ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST THE ALARM THAT SOUNDS, AND SOMETIMES THE ALARM SOUNDS AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE MINIVAN SWERVES...

Jul 18, 2019 Structure 159,000 mi

TOOK MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 IN FOE EXHAUST WORK AND THE TECHNICIAN ALERTED ME THAT THE CAR HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE SUSPENSION/ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED OUT AND HAD HOLES. ADVISED THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VERY UPSETTING AS EVERYTHING ELSE IS GREAT WITH THE VEHICLE AND PLANNED ON DRIVING IT FO...

Jul 18, 2019 Structure 159,000 mi

TOOK MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 IN FOE EXHAUST WORK AND THE TECHNICIAN ALERTED ME THAT THE CAR HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE SUSPENSION/ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTED OUT AND HAD HOLES. ADVISED THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VERY UPSETTING AS EVERYTHING ELSE IS GREAT WITH THE VEHICLE AND PLANNED ON DRIVING IT FO...

Jul 17, 2019 Wheels

I PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON MAY 22, 2018. IN JUNE 2019, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE OF THE FOUR GOODYEAR AQUA TREAD TIRES DUE TO CORD BREAKAGE AND PORCHES OCCURRING.

Jul 17, 2019 Wheels

I PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON MAY 22, 2018. IN JUNE 2019, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE OF THE FOUR GOODYEAR AQUA TREAD TIRES DUE TO CORD BREAKAGE AND PORCHES OCCURRING.

Jun 26, 2019 Electrical System

STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DOORS ON THE VAN THE FRONT DOOR WAS THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH A FAILED DOOR CHEEK CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE OPENED HAD TO FORCE IT OPEN AND REMOVE THE DOOR CHEEK DUE TO A WELD THAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DOOR IS WHY IT FAILED AND THE SECOND WAS THE POWER SL...

Jun 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other

STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DOORS ON THE VAN THE FRONT DOOR WAS THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH A FAILED DOOR CHEEK CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE OPENED HAD TO FORCE IT OPEN AND REMOVE THE DOOR CHEEK DUE TO A WELD THAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DOOR IS WHY IT FAILED AND THE SECOND WAS THE POWER SL...

Jun 26, 2019 Electrical System

STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DOORS ON THE VAN THE FRONT DOOR WAS THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH A FAILED DOOR CHEEK CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE OPENED HAD TO FORCE IT OPEN AND REMOVE THE DOOR CHEEK DUE TO A WELD THAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DOOR IS WHY IT FAILED AND THE SECOND WAS THE POWER SL...

Jun 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other

STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DOORS ON THE VAN THE FRONT DOOR WAS THE FIRST PROBLEM WITH A FAILED DOOR CHEEK CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE OPENED HAD TO FORCE IT OPEN AND REMOVE THE DOOR CHEEK DUE TO A WELD THAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DOOR IS WHY IT FAILED AND THE SECOND WAS THE POWER SL...

Jun 12, 2019 Power Train Crash 160,000 mi

THREE YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL AND CAR ROLLED AWAY. CAR WAS PARKED IN A FLAT DRIVEWAY, AND WENT ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT A SPEED LIMIT SIGN AND DID DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. I DO HAVE A PHOTO UNABLE TO UPLOAD OF BUMPER. NOT COVERED UND...

Jun 12, 2019 Power Train Crash 160,000 mi

THREE YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL AND CAR ROLLED AWAY. CAR WAS PARKED IN A FLAT DRIVEWAY, AND WENT ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT A SPEED LIMIT SIGN AND DID DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. I DO HAVE A PHOTO UNABLE TO UPLOAD OF BUMPER. NOT COVERED UND...

May 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other

AFTER MULTIPLE LAWSUITS FILED, TOYOTA ISSUED AN EXTENDED DASHBOARD WARRANTY TO REPLACE IT UNTIL MAY 31, 2017. THEREFORE, NHTSA WAS NEVER INVOLVED WITH THIS CASE. SINCE IT WAS NOT A RECALL, THERE ARE STILL MANY AFFECTED TOYOTA VEHICLE OWNERS WHO WERE EITHER NOT NOTIFIED PROPERLY OR LEARNED ABOUT IT T...

May 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other

AFTER MULTIPLE LAWSUITS FILED, TOYOTA ISSUED AN EXTENDED DASHBOARD WARRANTY TO REPLACE IT UNTIL MAY 31, 2017. THEREFORE, NHTSA WAS NEVER INVOLVED WITH THIS CASE. SINCE IT WAS NOT A RECALL, THERE ARE STILL MANY AFFECTED TOYOTA VEHICLE OWNERS WHO WERE EITHER NOT NOTIFIED PROPERLY OR LEARNED ABOUT IT T...

May 20, 2019 Structure 60,000 mi

DOOR STOP ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE AFTER MAKING LOUD POPPING NOISE. TOYOTA DEALER IN MONTCLAIR CA WAS NO HELP. VAN HAS ONLY 64K MILES AND WE ARE THE ONLY OWNERS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF TOYOTA AS DEPENDABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM AND THEY WONT STAND BEHIND IT.

May 20, 2019 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT CONSTANTLY GETS JAMMED UP, FOLDED OVER AND RENDERS IT UN-USEABLE. VERY UNSAFE!!!! I JUST FIXED IT SO I AM NOT GOING TO RECREATE THE SCENARIO JUST TO GET A PHOTO....THIS IS THE 5TH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED!

May 20, 2019 Structure 60,000 mi

DOOR STOP ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE AFTER MAKING LOUD POPPING NOISE. TOYOTA DEALER IN MONTCLAIR CA WAS NO HELP. VAN HAS ONLY 64K MILES AND WE ARE THE ONLY OWNERS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF TOYOTA AS DEPENDABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM AND THEY WONT STAND BEHIND IT.

May 20, 2019 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT CONSTANTLY GETS JAMMED UP, FOLDED OVER AND RENDERS IT UN-USEABLE. VERY UNSAFE!!!! I JUST FIXED IT SO I AM NOT GOING TO RECREATE THE SCENARIO JUST TO GET A PHOTO....THIS IS THE 5TH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED!

Apr 5, 2019 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IS NOT PULLING WHEN BUCKLING UP ON THE PASSENGER SEAT.

Apr 5, 2019 Seat Belts

SEATBELT IS NOT PULLING WHEN BUCKLING UP ON THE PASSENGER SEAT.

Mar 28, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 207,000 mi

THE ANTI SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE LIGHT, THERE IS WARNING BEEPING, AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE. AT THE SAME TIME, I COMPLETELY LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. IT'S VERY SCARY, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY S...

Mar 28, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 207,000 mi

THE ANTI SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE LIGHT, THERE IS WARNING BEEPING, AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE. AT THE SAME TIME, I COMPLETELY LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. IT'S VERY SCARY, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY S...

Mar 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TURNING ON AT EVERY TURN AUTOMATICALLY MAKING THE CAR LOCK ITS BRAKES I'M PRETTY SURE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST YOU GUYS HAVE HEARD OF THIS

Mar 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TURNING ON AT EVERY TURN AUTOMATICALLY MAKING THE CAR LOCK ITS BRAKES I'M PRETTY SURE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST YOU GUYS HAVE HEARD OF THIS

Mar 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TURNING ON AT EVERY TURN AUTOMATICALLY MAKING THE CAR LOCK ITS BRAKES I'M PRETTY SURE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST YOU GUYS HAVE HEARD OF THIS

Mar 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TURNING ON AT EVERY TURN AUTOMATICALLY MAKING THE CAR LOCK ITS BRAKES I'M PRETTY SURE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST YOU GUYS HAVE HEARD OF THIS

Feb 27, 2019 Engine 168,000 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM AT SHIFT SOLENOID E MAKE MY CAR JUMP AND NOT SAFE WHEN PARK

Feb 27, 2019 Engine 168,000 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM AT SHIFT SOLENOID E MAKE MY CAR JUMP AND NOT SAFE WHEN PARK

Feb 20, 2019 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, AND HOLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE). AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, AND SUSPENSION ARMS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED, OTH...

Feb 20, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, AND HOLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE). AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, AND SUSPENSION ARMS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED, OTH...

Feb 20, 2019 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, AND HOLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE). AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, AND SUSPENSION ARMS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED, OTH...

Feb 20, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, AND HOLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE). AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, AND SUSPENSION ARMS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED, OTH...

Feb 14, 2019 Steering 14,900 mi

STEERING PROBLEM SOMETIME IT'S HARD TO STEER IT'S DRAGGING IT'S TOO DANGEROUS.I ALMOST GOT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE STEERING DIDN'T REACT WHEN I'M CHANGING LANES

Feb 14, 2019 Steering 14,900 mi

STEERING PROBLEM SOMETIME IT'S HARD TO STEER IT'S DRAGGING IT'S TOO DANGEROUS.I ALMOST GOT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE STEERING DIDN'T REACT WHEN I'M CHANGING LANES

Feb 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 188,000 mi

WHEN ON A CURVE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES AFFECTING THE BRAKES AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER, IT HAS ENGAGED AT 10MPH AND AT 65 MPH. LAST STRAW WAS WHEN IT ENGAGED ON THE STRAIGHT AWAY ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE DROPPING THE SPEED DOWN TO 35MPH ...

Feb 10, 2019 Steering 188,000 mi

WHEN ON A CURVE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES AFFECTING THE BRAKES AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER, IT HAS ENGAGED AT 10MPH AND AT 65 MPH. LAST STRAW WAS WHEN IT ENGAGED ON THE STRAIGHT AWAY ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE DROPPING THE SPEED DOWN TO 35MPH ...

Feb 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 188,000 mi

WHEN ON A CURVE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES AFFECTING THE BRAKES AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER, IT HAS ENGAGED AT 10MPH AND AT 65 MPH. LAST STRAW WAS WHEN IT ENGAGED ON THE STRAIGHT AWAY ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE DROPPING THE SPEED DOWN TO 35MPH ...

Feb 10, 2019 Steering 188,000 mi

WHEN ON A CURVE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES AFFECTING THE BRAKES AND STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER, IT HAS ENGAGED AT 10MPH AND AT 65 MPH. LAST STRAW WAS WHEN IT ENGAGED ON THE STRAIGHT AWAY ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE DROPPING THE SPEED DOWN TO 35MPH ...

Feb 4, 2019 Power Train Fire 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING THR...

Feb 4, 2019 Power Train Fire 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING THR...

Jan 11, 2019 Steering 250,000 mi

THE VSC IS GOING OFF RANDOMLY, IN DRY, SAFE CONDITIONS. ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE LEFT IN A LONG TURN. BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON A WINDY ROAD, DRIVING 15MPH OR LESS, ON EVER SINGLE TURN SOMETIMES JUST THE ALARM, LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH & ENGINE DETHROTTLING, OTHER TIMES ADD THE STEERING...

Jan 11, 2019 Suspension 250,000 mi

THE VSC IS GOING OFF RANDOMLY, IN DRY, SAFE CONDITIONS. ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE LEFT IN A LONG TURN. BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON A WINDY ROAD, DRIVING 15MPH OR LESS, ON EVER SINGLE TURN SOMETIMES JUST THE ALARM, LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH & ENGINE DETHROTTLING, OTHER TIMES ADD THE STEERING...

Jan 11, 2019 Steering 250,000 mi

THE VSC IS GOING OFF RANDOMLY, IN DRY, SAFE CONDITIONS. ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE LEFT IN A LONG TURN. BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON A WINDY ROAD, DRIVING 15MPH OR LESS, ON EVER SINGLE TURN SOMETIMES JUST THE ALARM, LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH & ENGINE DETHROTTLING, OTHER TIMES ADD THE STEERING...

Jan 11, 2019 Suspension 250,000 mi

THE VSC IS GOING OFF RANDOMLY, IN DRY, SAFE CONDITIONS. ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN I AM TURNING TO THE LEFT IN A LONG TURN. BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON A WINDY ROAD, DRIVING 15MPH OR LESS, ON EVER SINGLE TURN SOMETIMES JUST THE ALARM, LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH & ENGINE DETHROTTLING, OTHER TIMES ADD THE STEERING...

Jan 2, 2019 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Steering 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Steering 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Jan 2, 2019 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS THERE IS A BEEPING ALARM, STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES ENGAGE. THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE TRACTION IS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING IN CITY. ONLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS.

Oct 24, 2018 Air Bags

DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE. TOYOTA IS NOT COVERING THIS UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 24, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE. TOYOTA IS NOT COVERING THIS UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 24, 2018 Air Bags

DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE. TOYOTA IS NOT COVERING THIS UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 24, 2018 Unknown Or Other

DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE DASH AROUND THE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE. TOYOTA IS NOT COVERING THIS UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 19, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

KNOCK SENSOR AND VSC ARE MALEFUNCTIONING.

Oct 19, 2018 Engine

KNOCK SENSOR AND VSC ARE MALEFUNCTIONING.

Oct 19, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

KNOCK SENSOR AND VSC ARE MALEFUNCTIONING.

Oct 19, 2018 Engine

KNOCK SENSOR AND VSC ARE MALEFUNCTIONING.

Oct 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL ENGAGED WHEN TURNING SLIGHTLY ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT ENGAGED AT HIGHWAY SPEED (ROUGHLY 55MPH) IT PULLED ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

Oct 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL ENGAGED WHEN TURNING SLIGHTLY ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT ENGAGED AT HIGHWAY SPEED (ROUGHLY 55MPH) IT PULLED ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

Sep 13, 2018 Electrical System 209,000 mi

THE SIDE DOORS HAVE A BUTTON YOU CAN PUSH FOR THEM TO OPEN. I WENT TO OPEN AND SHUT MY DAUGHTER DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT AFTER LOOKING IT OVER THE WIRE THAT COMES IN AND OUT FOR THE DOORS TO SHUT GOT STUCK IN THE O PART THAT THE CORD RETRACTS TO.BECAUSE OF THIS MY DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE MANUALLY OR ...

Sep 13, 2018 Electrical System 209,000 mi

THE SIDE DOORS HAVE A BUTTON YOU CAN PUSH FOR THEM TO OPEN. I WENT TO OPEN AND SHUT MY DAUGHTER DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT AFTER LOOKING IT OVER THE WIRE THAT COMES IN AND OUT FOR THE DOORS TO SHUT GOT STUCK IN THE O PART THAT THE CORD RETRACTS TO.BECAUSE OF THIS MY DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE MANUALLY OR ...

Aug 28, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,000 mi

THE ANTI SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE LIGHT, THERE IS WARNING BEEPING, AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE. AT THE SAME TIME, I COMPLETELY LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. IT'S VERY SCARY, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY S...

Aug 28, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,000 mi

THE ANTI SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE LIGHT, THERE IS WARNING BEEPING, AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE. AT THE SAME TIME, I COMPLETELY LOSE CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. IT'S VERY SCARY, AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY S...

Aug 12, 2018 Power Train 165,000 mi

THE SHIFTER LEVER MADE A SOUND AND BEHAVED AS IF PLASTIC WAS BREAKING INSIDE OF IT. THIS HAPPENED WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF "PARK", AND INTO GEAR WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. AFTER THIS, THE SHIFTING LEVER BECAME LOOSE AND DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE THE TENSION TO "SPRING" THE LEVER INTO THE APPROPRIATE POSIT...

Aug 12, 2018 Power Train 165,000 mi

THE SHIFTER LEVER MADE A SOUND AND BEHAVED AS IF PLASTIC WAS BREAKING INSIDE OF IT. THIS HAPPENED WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF "PARK", AND INTO GEAR WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. AFTER THIS, THE SHIFTING LEVER BECAME LOOSE AND DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE THE TENSION TO "SPRING" THE LEVER INTO THE APPROPRIATE POSIT...

Aug 11, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH ~125,000 MILES ON ITAND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN A SPAN OF 5 MINUTES, AND THEN DIDN; SINCE THEN IT HAS OCCURRED WITH GREATER FREQUENCY AND INTERMITTENT SEVERITY. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING 55-70 MPH AND WHILE G...

Aug 11, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH ~125,000 MILES ON ITAND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN A SPAN OF 5 MINUTES, AND THEN DIDN; SINCE THEN IT HAS OCCURRED WITH GREATER FREQUENCY AND INTERMITTENT SEVERITY. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING 55-70 MPH AND WHILE G...

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 8, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 8, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN FOR NO REASON, TRATION BEEPING AND TIRES LOCK,AT FREWAY SPEED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CUTS OFF SPEED DRAMATICALLY.VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Jul 20, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 20, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 20, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 20, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND BREAKS GO OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK AND SHAKE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS MIGHT BE LOW TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT, NEW TIRES THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS RANDOMLY ...

Jul 4, 2018 Electrical System Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jul 4, 2018 Seats Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jul 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jul 4, 2018 Electrical System Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jul 4, 2018 Seats Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jul 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 179,339 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE PARKED VAN OCCURRED OVERNIGHT AND BURNED DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS, DASH, AND ALL AIR VENTS AND ALL PLASTIC COMPONENT LOCATED NEAR ALL VENTS. VAN WAS PARKED ON STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.

Jun 18, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

MY VAN WAS IN A PARKING LOT. IT WAS A CLEAR HUMID 95 DEGREE DAY. HADN'T RAINED IN DAYS. THE VAN HADN'T BEEN WASHED RECENTLY. I OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE MANUALLY, GOT IN THE VAN BUT IT WOULDN'T CLOSE WITH THE INTERIOR BUTTON IN SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IT TOOK 4 ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY. THIS IS TH...

Jun 18, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

MY VAN WAS IN A PARKING LOT. IT WAS A CLEAR HUMID 95 DEGREE DAY. HADN'T RAINED IN DAYS. THE VAN HADN'T BEEN WASHED RECENTLY. I OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE MANUALLY, GOT IN THE VAN BUT IT WOULDN'T CLOSE WITH THE INTERIOR BUTTON IN SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IT TOOK 4 ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY. THIS IS TH...

Jun 5, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Traction Control System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Traction Control System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

Jun 5, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND ...

May 26, 2018 Suspension 129,000 mi

TOOK SIENA IN TO TOYOTA FOR RECALL ON SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. WAS TOLD THAT WHILE UP ON THE RACKS, NOTICED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED ASAP.

May 26, 2018 Suspension 129,000 mi

TOOK SIENA IN TO TOYOTA FOR RECALL ON SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. WAS TOLD THAT WHILE UP ON THE RACKS, NOTICED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED ASAP.

May 18, 2018 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA FRACTURED DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT DOOR CHECK POCKET POPPING NOISE. IT'S A BROKEN WELD, THE WHOLE DOOR HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF CLOSE TO $2000. OBVIOUSLY IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

May 18, 2018 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA FRACTURED DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT DOOR CHECK POCKET POPPING NOISE. IT'S A BROKEN WELD, THE WHOLE DOOR HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF CLOSE TO $2000. OBVIOUSLY IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

May 17, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. TOYOTA OF TEMECULA VALLEY WAS CONTACTED ABOUT AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

May 17, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. TOYOTA OF TEMECULA VALLEY WAS CONTACTED ABOUT AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

May 4, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

ON APRIL 18, 2018, I PARKED THE CAR IN GARAGE, SHIFTED TO PARK, TURNED THE KEY OFF, AND REMOVED KEY. WHILE GETTING OUT I NOTICED THAT CAR BEGAN TO ROLL. WHILE IN PARK, LOCKED WITH KEY OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE ROLLED FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. AFTER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSI...

May 4, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

ON APRIL 18, 2018, I PARKED THE CAR IN GARAGE, SHIFTED TO PARK, TURNED THE KEY OFF, AND REMOVED KEY. WHILE GETTING OUT I NOTICED THAT CAR BEGAN TO ROLL. WHILE IN PARK, LOCKED WITH KEY OUT, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE ROLLED FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. AFTER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSI...

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR OPEN AND CLOSING CABLE SNAP. ON YEAR OF 2014 THE ALLOY WHEEL COMES WITH THE XLE MODEL, CHROME COMES OFF BECOME CORROSIVE ON YEAR OF 2007

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR OPEN AND CLOSING CABLE SNAP. ON YEAR OF 2014 THE ALLOY WHEEL COMES WITH THE XLE MODEL, CHROME COMES OFF BECOME CORROSIVE ON YEAR OF 2007

Mar 14, 2018 Wheels 140,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. SINCE THAT PART HAS ALREADY FAILED ON MY CAR I HAD IT REPLACED AND FOLLOWED TOYOTA PROCESS TO RECOVER COST OF THAT REPAIR. I HAVE PROVIDED REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ( CERTIFIED M...

Mar 14, 2018 Wheels 140,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. SINCE THAT PART HAS ALREADY FAILED ON MY CAR I HAD IT REPLACED AND FOLLOWED TOYOTA PROCESS TO RECOVER COST OF THAT REPAIR. I HAVE PROVIDED REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ( CERTIFIED M...

Feb 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 198,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A FALLING/KICKED UP OBJECT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD POP. ALMOST AS IF A BOULDER HIT THE CAR. THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES, WITH NO DEPRESSION IN THE GLASS, INDICATING AN EXPLOSION FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE ONLY VEHICLE NEAR, WAS A MINI...

Feb 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 198,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A FALLING/KICKED UP OBJECT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD POP. ALMOST AS IF A BOULDER HIT THE CAR. THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES, WITH NO DEPRESSION IN THE GLASS, INDICATING AN EXPLOSION FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE ONLY VEHICLE NEAR, WAS A MINI...

Feb 26, 2018 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT BULB COMPARTMENT ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK INTO IT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, THE REPAIR COST WAS $500. WE DROVE THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THE BULB BLEW AGAIN BECAUSE WATER LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND IS HAZARDOUS WHEN...

Feb 26, 2018 Exterior Lighting 138,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT BULB COMPARTMENT ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK INTO IT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE BULB TO BLOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, THE REPAIR COST WAS $500. WE DROVE THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THE BULB BLEW AGAIN BECAUSE WATER LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND IS HAZARDOUS WHEN...

Feb 12, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38 mi

DRIVING ON A DRY STRAIGHTAWAY HIGHWAY TRAVELING 67MPH AND SKID LIGHT STARTS BLINKING WITH CHIME SOUND AND VAN STARTS BREAKING AND JERKING TO LEFT ALOMOST GETTING REAR ENDED BY TAILGATER..

Feb 12, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38 mi

DRIVING ON A DRY STRAIGHTAWAY HIGHWAY TRAVELING 67MPH AND SKID LIGHT STARTS BLINKING WITH CHIME SOUND AND VAN STARTS BREAKING AND JERKING TO LEFT ALOMOST GETTING REAR ENDED BY TAILGATER..

Jan 24, 2018 Service Brakes 50 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH 2004 SIENNA LE WITH 130,500 MILES. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN AT 45-60 MILES PER HOUR ON STRAIGHTAWAY, CLEAN PAVEMENT, NO RAIN, NO SNOW, AND BRAKES CAR AND CUTS POWER. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED, STEERING INTO OTHER LANES. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY ...

Jan 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH 2004 SIENNA LE WITH 130,500 MILES. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN AT 45-60 MILES PER HOUR ON STRAIGHTAWAY, CLEAN PAVEMENT, NO RAIN, NO SNOW, AND BRAKES CAR AND CUTS POWER. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED, STEERING INTO OTHER LANES. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY ...

Jan 24, 2018 Service Brakes 50 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH 2004 SIENNA LE WITH 130,500 MILES. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN AT 45-60 MILES PER HOUR ON STRAIGHTAWAY, CLEAN PAVEMENT, NO RAIN, NO SNOW, AND BRAKES CAR AND CUTS POWER. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED, STEERING INTO OTHER LANES. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY ...

Jan 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH 2004 SIENNA LE WITH 130,500 MILES. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN AT 45-60 MILES PER HOUR ON STRAIGHTAWAY, CLEAN PAVEMENT, NO RAIN, NO SNOW, AND BRAKES CAR AND CUTS POWER. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED, STEERING INTO OTHER LANES. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY ...

Jan 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 210,000 mi

FYI: I AM A NHTSA EMPLOYEE; I'M THE LEAD ENGINEER FOR FUEL ECONOMY. I SIT AT W43-448. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL POPS OUT AND GETS STUCK ON THE JAMB ON THE FLOOR AND THEN YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS IN THE WAY THE HANDLE IS SECURED TO THE DOOR STEEL.. IT IS A PLASTIC ...

Jan 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 210,000 mi

FYI: I AM A NHTSA EMPLOYEE; I'M THE LEAD ENGINEER FOR FUEL ECONOMY. I SIT AT W43-448. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL POPS OUT AND GETS STUCK ON THE JAMB ON THE FLOOR AND THEN YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS IN THE WAY THE HANDLE IS SECURED TO THE DOOR STEEL.. IT IS A PLASTIC ...

Dec 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

FOR NO REASON THE VSC AND TRACTION ALARM GOES OFF THE VEHICLE BRAKES ON ITS OWN DANGEROUSLY. IT IS HAPPENING DAILY. USUALLY WHEN GOING HIGH SPEED AND AROUND A LEFT BEND. I WENT AND HAD THE SYSTEM RESET AS IS CALLED FOR AFTER ALIGNMENT. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. I HAD THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACED AND...

Dec 16, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

FOR NO REASON THE VSC AND TRACTION ALARM GOES OFF THE VEHICLE BRAKES ON ITS OWN DANGEROUSLY. IT IS HAPPENING DAILY. USUALLY WHEN GOING HIGH SPEED AND AROUND A LEFT BEND. I WENT AND HAD THE SYSTEM RESET AS IS CALLED FOR AFTER ALIGNMENT. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. I HAD THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACED AND...

Dec 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

FOR NO REASON THE VSC AND TRACTION ALARM GOES OFF THE VEHICLE BRAKES ON ITS OWN DANGEROUSLY. IT IS HAPPENING DAILY. USUALLY WHEN GOING HIGH SPEED AND AROUND A LEFT BEND. I WENT AND HAD THE SYSTEM RESET AS IS CALLED FOR AFTER ALIGNMENT. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. I HAD THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACED AND...

Dec 16, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

FOR NO REASON THE VSC AND TRACTION ALARM GOES OFF THE VEHICLE BRAKES ON ITS OWN DANGEROUSLY. IT IS HAPPENING DAILY. USUALLY WHEN GOING HIGH SPEED AND AROUND A LEFT BEND. I WENT AND HAD THE SYSTEM RESET AS IS CALLED FOR AFTER ALIGNMENT. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. I HAD THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACED AND...

Dec 14, 2017 Service Brakes 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 14, 2017 Electrical System 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 14, 2017 Service Brakes 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 14, 2017 Electrical System 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 225,000 mi

ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, ENTRANCES AND EXITS VSC AND ABS SUDDENLY ENGAGESS. VAN IS NOT AGGRESSIVELY DRIVEN AND WHEN TURNING ON MOUNTAIN ROADS AND SWITCH BACKS VSC AND ABS ENGAGES DESPITE THE SLOW AND CONTROLED STEERING.

Dec 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BEEPS AND BRAKES HARD AT UNNECESSARY TIMES, EVEN ON FREEWAY ON RAMPS, ENDANGERING THE OCCUPANTS AND OTHER CARS. REPEATED TRIPS TO MECHANICS HAVE FAILED TO CURE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND OCCURS EVERY DAY.

Dec 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BEEPS AND BRAKES HARD AT UNNECESSARY TIMES, EVEN ON FREEWAY ON RAMPS, ENDANGERING THE OCCUPANTS AND OTHER CARS. REPEATED TRIPS TO MECHANICS HAVE FAILED TO CURE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND OCCURS EVERY DAY.

Nov 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 245,000 mi

VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGING BRAKES UNEXPECTLY DURING TURNS PLACING VAN IN UNSAFE CONDITION. UNEXPECTED BRAKING CAN ALSO OCCUR AT 65 MPH IN A TURN!

Nov 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 245,000 mi

VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGING BRAKES UNEXPECTLY DURING TURNS PLACING VAN IN UNSAFE CONDITION. UNEXPECTED BRAKING CAN ALSO OCCUR AT 65 MPH IN A TURN!

Nov 6, 2017 Steering 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Nov 6, 2017 Wheels 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Nov 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Nov 6, 2017 Steering 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Nov 6, 2017 Wheels 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Nov 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

STEERING DO NOT STAY STRAIGHT WHILE I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SINCE I PURCHASED, I WENT TO TOYOTA IN THE BEGINNING THEY FIX IT BUT ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVE AND AS OF TODAY SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED NEW TIRES STILL ALIGNMENT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. LIGHTING IS NOT STRONG TO SEE DEER ON THE ROAD.

Oct 31, 2017 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRACKED DASHBOARD STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SEEKS ASSISTANCE WITH REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/31/2017*JS

Oct 31, 2017 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRACKED DASHBOARD STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SEEKS ASSISTANCE WITH REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/31/2017*JS

Oct 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED, IT FAILED AGAIN, THE REAR DOOR OPENS BUT THEN DROPS, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I REPORTED TO TOYOTA BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT AGAIN. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE STATIONARY.

Oct 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED, IT FAILED AGAIN, THE REAR DOOR OPENS BUT THEN DROPS, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I REPORTED TO TOYOTA BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT AGAIN. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE STATIONARY.

Oct 11, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANCOUVER TOYOTA (10455 N E 53RD ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662, (360) 253-0222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 11, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANCOUVER TOYOTA (10455 N E 53RD ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662, (360) 253-0222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 7, 2017 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES ITSELF WHILE DRIVING (CITY STREETS AS WELL AS HIGHWAY) OR STATIONARY. THIS OCCURS EVER AFTER SHOVING THE TONGUE BACK AND FORTH IN THE LATCH SEVERAL TIMES AND IT REMAINS LATCHED. LATER, IT WILL UNLATCH ITSELF. IT HAS OCCURRED MOSTLY ON STRAIGHTAWAYS, BUT ALSO IN TURNS. ...

Oct 7, 2017 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES ITSELF WHILE DRIVING (CITY STREETS AS WELL AS HIGHWAY) OR STATIONARY. THIS OCCURS EVER AFTER SHOVING THE TONGUE BACK AND FORTH IN THE LATCH SEVERAL TIMES AND IT REMAINS LATCHED. LATER, IT WILL UNLATCH ITSELF. IT HAS OCCURRED MOSTLY ON STRAIGHTAWAYS, BUT ALSO IN TURNS. ...

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

LLEVE EL TOYOTA POR UN RECALL REPARAR CINTURONES EN 2016 EN ESA MISMA OCACION,REPORTE QUE EL DASHBOARD PRESENTABA GRIETAS PEQUEAS DIJERON TOYOTA NO SE HACA RESPONSABLE POR ESE DAO Y LISTO NO TUVE MS QUE RESIGNARME SABIENDO ERA ERROR DE FABRICA EL CAR CASI NO SE USA EL MES 05/2017 TOC PAGAR LA REGIST...

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

LLEVE EL TOYOTA POR UN RECALL REPARAR CINTURONES EN 2016 EN ESA MISMA OCACION,REPORTE QUE EL DASHBOARD PRESENTABA GRIETAS PEQUEAS DIJERON TOYOTA NO SE HACA RESPONSABLE POR ESE DAO Y LISTO NO TUVE MS QUE RESIGNARME SABIENDO ERA ERROR DE FABRICA EL CAR CASI NO SE USA EL MES 05/2017 TOC PAGAR LA REGIST...

Sep 14, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY HAS BROKE. THE METAL IN THE ARM HAS TORN APART AND THE MOUNT TO THE DOOR HAS TORN OFF THE FRAME OF THE DOOR. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT SEEMS THAT THE MOUNTING TO THE DOOR IS WEAK AND HAS A ...

Sep 14, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY HAS BROKE. THE METAL IN THE ARM HAS TORN APART AND THE MOUNT TO THE DOOR HAS TORN OFF THE FRAME OF THE DOOR. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET HOW TO FIX IT I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT SEEMS THAT THE MOUNTING TO THE DOOR IS WEAK AND HAS A ...

Sep 12, 2017 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING IN THE CENTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS AGO. CURRENTLY, OTHER CRACKS DEVELOPED ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, INCLUDING THE EDGE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE D...

Sep 12, 2017 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING IN THE CENTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS AGO. CURRENTLY, OTHER CRACKS DEVELOPED ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, INCLUDING THE EDGE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE D...

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

DASHBOARD CRACKING HAS BECOME SIGNFICANTLY WORSE IN THE LAST MONTH AND THERE IS CONCERN ABOUT INTEGRITY OF DASHBOARD COMPONENTS, INCLUDING INSTALLED AIRBAGS WHICH ARE IN DASHBOARD AREA.

Aug 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD CRACKING HAS BECOME SIGNFICANTLY WORSE IN THE LAST MONTH AND THERE IS CONCERN ABOUT INTEGRITY OF DASHBOARD COMPONENTS, INCLUDING INSTALLED AIRBAGS WHICH ARE IN DASHBOARD AREA.

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

DASHBOARD CRACKING HAS BECOME SIGNFICANTLY WORSE IN THE LAST MONTH AND THERE IS CONCERN ABOUT INTEGRITY OF DASHBOARD COMPONENTS, INCLUDING INSTALLED AIRBAGS WHICH ARE IN DASHBOARD AREA.

Aug 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD CRACKING HAS BECOME SIGNFICANTLY WORSE IN THE LAST MONTH AND THERE IS CONCERN ABOUT INTEGRITY OF DASHBOARD COMPONENTS, INCLUDING INSTALLED AIRBAGS WHICH ARE IN DASHBOARD AREA.

Aug 3, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Aug 3, 2017 Suspension 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Aug 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Aug 3, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Aug 3, 2017 Suspension 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Aug 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 2004 SIENNA, ITS SHAKING SO BADLY I FEEL LIKE WHEELS GOING TO ROLL OUT. ALSO BRAKE MAKE WORSE, AND ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ARE VERY BAD CONDITION. I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS BAD BREAKING IN RAIN.

Jul 27, 2017 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 27, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 27, 2017 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 27, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH MY VSC. RANDOMLY, REGARDLESS OF SPEEDS (IT'S HAPPENED GOING 70 AS WELL AS 25, AND 40 MPH), MY VSC WILL KICK ON, KILL MY SPEED, AND CAUSE ME TO SWERVE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, GOING 70 ON AN INTERSTATE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN IS LIFE THREATENIN...

Jul 20, 2017 Power Train 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THE ASSOCIATES WERE IN A MEETING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT...

Jul 20, 2017 Power Train 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THE ASSOCIATES WERE IN A MEETING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT...

Jul 10, 2017 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jul 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jul 10, 2017 Steering 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jul 10, 2017 Service Brakes 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jul 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jul 10, 2017 Steering 147,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN THE VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOG DOWN AND PULL TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING SENSOR. WE REPLACED THE SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH NO CODES COMING UP THEY ...

Jun 29, 2017 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S POWER SLIDING DOORS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVENSON TOYOTA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 29, 2017 Structure 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S POWER SLIDING DOORS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVENSON TOYOTA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 7, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TRACTION-CONTROL MALFUNCTION DURING SPEEDS OVER 40. VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES, AT ANY TIME AND SUDDENLY. ABRUPT BRAKING AND WARNING LIGHT.

Jun 7, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRACTION-CONTROL MALFUNCTION DURING SPEEDS OVER 40. VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES, AT ANY TIME AND SUDDENLY. ABRUPT BRAKING AND WARNING LIGHT.

Jun 7, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TRACTION-CONTROL MALFUNCTION DURING SPEEDS OVER 40. VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES, AT ANY TIME AND SUDDENLY. ABRUPT BRAKING AND WARNING LIGHT.

Jun 7, 2017 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRACTION-CONTROL MALFUNCTION DURING SPEEDS OVER 40. VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES, AT ANY TIME AND SUDDENLY. ABRUPT BRAKING AND WARNING LIGHT.

Jun 5, 2017 Electrical System 115,000 mi

VERY COMMON PROBLEM: POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE STRANDING THE OWNER WITH A HALF OPENED DOOR. THE INTERNET IS FILLED FULL OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jun 5, 2017 Electrical System 115,000 mi

VERY COMMON PROBLEM: POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE STRANDING THE OWNER WITH A HALF OPENED DOOR. THE INTERNET IS FILLED FULL OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.

May 30, 2017 Structure 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS AND LIFTGATE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY AND THE DOORS LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER (TOYOTA OF COLCHESTER) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE AND DOOR MOTOR FA...

May 30, 2017 Structure 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS AND LIFTGATE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY AND THE DOORS LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER (TOYOTA OF COLCHESTER) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE AND DOOR MOTOR FA...

May 8, 2017 Structure 170,000 mi

METAL AROUND SCREWS HOLDING DOOR LATCH BROKE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE DOOR.

May 8, 2017 Structure 170,000 mi

METAL AROUND SCREWS HOLDING DOOR LATCH BROKE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE DOOR.

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NO LONGER ALLOW FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 197,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR POPS EVERY TIME IT OPENS AND CLOSES.

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NO LONGER ALLOW FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN

May 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other 197,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR POPS EVERY TIME IT OPENS AND CLOSES.

Apr 15, 2017 Air Bags 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL , SRS AIRBAG ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT.

Apr 15, 2017 Air Bags 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL , SRS AIRBAG ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT.

Apr 6, 2017 Structure 125,000 mi

DOOR HINGES ARE FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE. BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOORS AND NOW MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDER DOOR HINGES HAVE FALLEN OFF. THE DOOR HINGES ARE LITERALLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE! MY LAST VISIT TO DEALER 4/2017 WAS FOR YET ANOTHER SLIDER DOOR MOTOR REPAIR (2X ONE SIDE/...

Apr 6, 2017 Structure 125,000 mi

DOOR HINGES ARE FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE. BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOORS AND NOW MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDER DOOR HINGES HAVE FALLEN OFF. THE DOOR HINGES ARE LITERALLY FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE! MY LAST VISIT TO DEALER 4/2017 WAS FOR YET ANOTHER SLIDER DOOR MOTOR REPAIR (2X ONE SIDE/...

Mar 27, 2017 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC COMES ON RANDOMLY. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO PULL INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS QUITE A BIT AND IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Mar 27, 2017 Steering 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC COMES ON RANDOMLY. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO PULL INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS QUITE A BIT AND IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Mar 27, 2017 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC COMES ON RANDOMLY. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO PULL INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS QUITE A BIT AND IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Mar 27, 2017 Steering 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC COMES ON RANDOMLY. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO PULL INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS QUITE A BIT AND IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Feb 21, 2017 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. HAVE TO YANK THEM AND TRY ALL KINDS OF THINGS TO GET THEM TO RETRACT.

Feb 21, 2017 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. HAVE TO YANK THEM AND TRY ALL KINDS OF THINGS TO GET THEM TO RETRACT.

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

MY CAR WAS MOVING AT 5 MPH GOING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN A HIGH SPEEDING TRACK JUMPED OUT OF HIGHWAY, HIT MY CAR STRAIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE,THE STRONG IMPACT CAVED THE SIDE DOOR MORE THAN ONE FOOT,CURTAIN AIR BAGS OR ANY AIR BAGS IN THE CAR,DID NOT DEPLOY.$7000 IN DAMAGE REPAIR,$6000 IN MEDICAL BIL...

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

MY CAR WAS MOVING AT 5 MPH GOING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN A HIGH SPEEDING TRACK JUMPED OUT OF HIGHWAY, HIT MY CAR STRAIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE,THE STRONG IMPACT CAVED THE SIDE DOOR MORE THAN ONE FOOT,CURTAIN AIR BAGS OR ANY AIR BAGS IN THE CAR,DID NOT DEPLOY.$7000 IN DAMAGE REPAIR,$6000 IN MEDICAL BIL...

Jan 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Service Brakes 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Steering 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Service Brakes 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Jan 6, 2017 Steering 136,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR FASTER, GENERALLY ON A RIGHT HAND BEND, THE VSC WILL ACTIVATE PULSING THE BRAKE AND VIOLENTLY PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SKID LIGHT GOES ON, AND THE CAR BEEPS UNTIL YOU ARE OUT OF THE TURN AND THEN IT GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTE...

Dec 30, 2016 Seat Belts 2,100,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ONCE ENGAGED IN CLIP IT KEEPS ON COMING OFF. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TIMES FOR SEAT BELT TO STAY ENGAGED.

Dec 30, 2016 Seat Belts 2,100,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ONCE ENGAGED IN CLIP IT KEEPS ON COMING OFF. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TIMES FOR SEAT BELT TO STAY ENGAGED.

Dec 18, 2016 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

WAS GETTING INTO VAN TO DRIVE AND PULLED THE SEATBELT ACROSS MY CHEST, IT WAS SLACK SO PULLED A LITTLE MORE TO GET IT TO RETRACT AND COME OUT, IT WOULD NOT, KEPT COMING OUT AND STUCK ALL THE WAY OUT NOW. WOULD NOT GO BACK IN.

Dec 18, 2016 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

WAS GETTING INTO VAN TO DRIVE AND PULLED THE SEATBELT ACROSS MY CHEST, IT WAS SLACK SO PULLED A LITTLE MORE TO GET IT TO RETRACT AND COME OUT, IT WOULD NOT, KEPT COMING OUT AND STUCK ALL THE WAY OUT NOW. WOULD NOT GO BACK IN.

Dec 4, 2016 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRIC SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SLIDE ALL THE WAY BACK. IN A STATIONARY POSITION.

Dec 4, 2016 Structure

RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPERATES SPORADICALLY, NOT OPENING ALL THE WAY TO LOCK IN PLACE.

Dec 4, 2016 Electrical System

RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPERATES SPORADICALLY, NOT OPENING ALL THE WAY TO LOCK IN PLACE.

Dec 4, 2016 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRIC SIDE DOOR WILL NOT SLIDE ALL THE WAY BACK. IN A STATIONARY POSITION.

Dec 4, 2016 Structure

RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPERATES SPORADICALLY, NOT OPENING ALL THE WAY TO LOCK IN PLACE.

Dec 4, 2016 Electrical System

RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPERATES SPORADICALLY, NOT OPENING ALL THE WAY TO LOCK IN PLACE.

Dec 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire

ON AUGUST 29, 2016 WE WERE AWOKEN BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 3:30AM LETTING US KNOW OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS ON FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THEY WERE ABLE TO BREAK INTO THE VAN AND CONTAIN THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT UP ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND A TOTAL LOSS FOR OUR FAMILY. IT APPEAR...

Dec 2, 2016 Electrical System Fire

ON AUGUST 29, 2016 WE WERE AWOKEN BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 3:30AM LETTING US KNOW OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS ON FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THEY WERE ABLE TO BREAK INTO THE VAN AND CONTAIN THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT UP ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND A TOTAL LOSS FOR OUR FAMILY. IT APPEAR...

Dec 1, 2016 Power Train 81,000 mi

ON MAY 2, 2016, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST ALL ABILITY TO SHIFT THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND THEREFORE OPERATE THE VEHICLE, UPON ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM *D* TO *R*, I.E., DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME, WHILE PREPARING TO PULL INTO A SPACE IN ...

Dec 1, 2016 Power Train 81,000 mi

ON MAY 2, 2016, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST ALL ABILITY TO SHIFT THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND THEREFORE OPERATE THE VEHICLE, UPON ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM *D* TO *R*, I.E., DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME, WHILE PREPARING TO PULL INTO A SPACE IN ...

Nov 16, 2016 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR CRACKED/STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARD RECALL. *SMD

Nov 16, 2016 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR CRACKED/STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARD RECALL. *SMD

Nov 9, 2016 Structure 145,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT MECHANISM INSIDE APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN. OCCURRENCE HAPPENED GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE

Nov 9, 2016 Structure 145,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT MECHANISM INSIDE APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN. OCCURRENCE HAPPENED GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE

Nov 1, 2016 Electrical System 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVE SIDES, DO NOT WORK. I HAD THE DEALER REPAIR THE DRIVER'S SIDE A FEW YEARS AGO FOR ABOUT $1,600. LAST YEAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING. I DON'T WANT TO PAY ANOTHER $1,600 TO HAVE THIS DOOR REPLACED GIVEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I SEE ON ...

Nov 1, 2016 Electrical System 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVE SIDES, DO NOT WORK. I HAD THE DEALER REPAIR THE DRIVER'S SIDE A FEW YEARS AGO FOR ABOUT $1,600. LAST YEAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING. I DON'T WANT TO PAY ANOTHER $1,600 TO HAVE THIS DOOR REPLACED GIVEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I SEE ON ...

Oct 19, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,321 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGN...

Oct 19, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,321 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGN...

Oct 3, 2016 Structure 146,800 mi

IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ,PUT GROCERIES IN DRIVER SIDE BACK POWER SLIDING DOOR . WENT TO SHUT AND DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY . IT WAS STUCK .FINELY GOT IT SHUT AFTER ,ABOUT 30 MINUTES .GOT HOME POWER CABLE HAD BROKEN RUSTED AND FRAYED .RECALL WAS FOUND ,BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX !!! THIS HAPP...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System 146,800 mi

IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ,PUT GROCERIES IN DRIVER SIDE BACK POWER SLIDING DOOR . WENT TO SHUT AND DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY . IT WAS STUCK .FINELY GOT IT SHUT AFTER ,ABOUT 30 MINUTES .GOT HOME POWER CABLE HAD BROKEN RUSTED AND FRAYED .RECALL WAS FOUND ,BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX !!! THIS HAPP...

Oct 3, 2016 Structure 146,800 mi

IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ,PUT GROCERIES IN DRIVER SIDE BACK POWER SLIDING DOOR . WENT TO SHUT AND DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY . IT WAS STUCK .FINELY GOT IT SHUT AFTER ,ABOUT 30 MINUTES .GOT HOME POWER CABLE HAD BROKEN RUSTED AND FRAYED .RECALL WAS FOUND ,BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX !!! THIS HAPP...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System 146,800 mi

IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ,PUT GROCERIES IN DRIVER SIDE BACK POWER SLIDING DOOR . WENT TO SHUT AND DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY . IT WAS STUCK .FINELY GOT IT SHUT AFTER ,ABOUT 30 MINUTES .GOT HOME POWER CABLE HAD BROKEN RUSTED AND FRAYED .RECALL WAS FOUND ,BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX !!! THIS HAPP...

Oct 2, 2016 Structure

MY REAR HATCH WONT OPEN WITH BUTTON UP FRONT OR REMOTE

Oct 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY REAR HATCH WONT OPEN WITH BUTTON UP FRONT OR REMOTE

Oct 2, 2016 Structure

MY REAR HATCH WONT OPEN WITH BUTTON UP FRONT OR REMOTE

Oct 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY REAR HATCH WONT OPEN WITH BUTTON UP FRONT OR REMOTE

Sep 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,400 mi

VSC LIGHT TURNED ON AFTER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TWO DEALERS CANNOT MAKE IT GO OFF. IT APPEARS THAT STABILIZATION WAS NOT WORKING FOR SOME TIME. LIGHT ONLY APPEARED AFTER ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE. ELECTRONICS ARE PART OF A $2700 ABS MODULE. ABS WORKS. NO INDICATION OF THE LACK OF VSC IS A SAFETY ISSUE. O...

Sep 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,400 mi

VSC LIGHT TURNED ON AFTER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TWO DEALERS CANNOT MAKE IT GO OFF. IT APPEARS THAT STABILIZATION WAS NOT WORKING FOR SOME TIME. LIGHT ONLY APPEARED AFTER ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE. ELECTRONICS ARE PART OF A $2700 ABS MODULE. ABS WORKS. NO INDICATION OF THE LACK OF VSC IS A SAFETY ISSUE. O...

Sep 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,600 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME I EXPERIENCED THE VSC (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) GO OFF WITH THE DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATING, AUDIBLE TONE BEEPING AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ALL WHILE ON DRY CLEAN ROAD. THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS MAKING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN TO...

Sep 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,600 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME I EXPERIENCED THE VSC (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) GO OFF WITH THE DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATING, AUDIBLE TONE BEEPING AND BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ALL WHILE ON DRY CLEAN ROAD. THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS MAKING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN TO...

Sep 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

CABLE ON AUTOMATIC DOOR HAVE SNAPPED. CAN NOT USE THE DOOR.

Sep 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

CABLE ON AUTOMATIC DOOR HAVE SNAPPED. CAN NOT USE THE DOOR.

Sep 20, 2016 Structure

I AM ALSO AN UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A FAILED FRONT DOOR CHECK. ISN'T AN ORGANIZATION LIKE NHTSA SUPPOSED TO MAKE A MANUFACTURER WITH SUCH AN OBVIOUS, EXTENSIVE AND COMMON ISSUE LIKE THIS PROVIDE A SUITABLE REPAIR?? AN EXTENSION TO THE WARRANTY IS NOT....NOT AN ANSWER. THIS IS...

Sep 20, 2016 Structure

I AM ALSO AN UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A FAILED FRONT DOOR CHECK. ISN'T AN ORGANIZATION LIKE NHTSA SUPPOSED TO MAKE A MANUFACTURER WITH SUCH AN OBVIOUS, EXTENSIVE AND COMMON ISSUE LIKE THIS PROVIDE A SUITABLE REPAIR?? AN EXTENSION TO THE WARRANTY IS NOT....NOT AN ANSWER. THIS IS...

Sep 14, 2016 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE TIRES FELT AS IF THEY WERE GRIPPING THE GROUND, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SINCE THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A POPPING SOUND, BUT STOPPED WHEN TH...

Sep 14, 2016 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE TIRES FELT AS IF THEY WERE GRIPPING THE GROUND, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SINCE THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A POPPING SOUND, BUT STOPPED WHEN TH...

Aug 29, 2016 Service Brakes 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 29, 2016 Steering 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 29, 2016 Service Brakes 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 29, 2016 Steering 133,750 mi

THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON IT'S OWN. DRIVING THE VAN IT AUTOMATICALLY COMES ON AND BRAKES THE VAN, DASHBOARD LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE COMES ON. BRAKES YOU AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING THE VAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THIS MALFUNCTIONING DEVISE WITH THE YAW SYSTEM IS CONTINUING AFTER MANY T...

Aug 26, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 13V429, MFR RECALL NUMBER D0R IS LISTED ON THE SAFECAR.GOV WEB SITE FOR MY VIN NUMBER AS BEING AN INCOMPLETE RECALL, BUT THE TOYOTA SERVCO SERVICE CENTER SAYS THEY HAVE ALREADY FIXED THIS RECALL ON MY CAR. I HAD AN INCIDENT RECENTLY THAT WAS TRACED TO THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE BUSHIN...

Aug 26, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 13V429, MFR RECALL NUMBER D0R IS LISTED ON THE SAFECAR.GOV WEB SITE FOR MY VIN NUMBER AS BEING AN INCOMPLETE RECALL, BUT THE TOYOTA SERVCO SERVICE CENTER SAYS THEY HAVE ALREADY FIXED THIS RECALL ON MY CAR. I HAD AN INCIDENT RECENTLY THAT WAS TRACED TO THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE BUSHIN...

Aug 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

WHEN TURNING IN A SLIGHT CURVE ON DRY SURFACES THE ANTI SKID CONTROL MECHANISM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR BEGINS TO TURN A HARD RIGHT, IT BEGINS TO AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN AND THE INTERNAL BEEPING SOUND IS ACTIVATED. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VAN WHEN IT HAPPENS AND WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLOWING OF...

Aug 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

WHEN TURNING IN A SLIGHT CURVE ON DRY SURFACES THE ANTI SKID CONTROL MECHANISM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR BEGINS TO TURN A HARD RIGHT, IT BEGINS TO AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN AND THE INTERNAL BEEPING SOUND IS ACTIVATED. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VAN WHEN IT HAPPENS AND WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLOWING OF...

Aug 22, 2016 Tires 129,274 mi

INSIDE OF SIDEWALL CRACKING, APPEARS DRY ROT POWDER RESIDUE FROM TIRE IN TRUNK AFTER REPLACING. PURCHASE AUGUST 22, 2013, SHOWN AS 90,000 MILE TIRE WHEN PURCHASED. FAILED 8-20-2016 DRIVEN APPROX. 40,489 MILES. LOOKS LIKE SIDING SEPARATED.. MULTIPLE HOLES AND SPLITS LOOKS SHREDDED. . NO APPEARANC...

Aug 22, 2016 Tires 129,274 mi

INSIDE OF SIDEWALL CRACKING, APPEARS DRY ROT POWDER RESIDUE FROM TIRE IN TRUNK AFTER REPLACING. PURCHASE AUGUST 22, 2013, SHOWN AS 90,000 MILE TIRE WHEN PURCHASED. FAILED 8-20-2016 DRIVEN APPROX. 40,489 MILES. LOOKS LIKE SIDING SEPARATED.. MULTIPLE HOLES AND SPLITS LOOKS SHREDDED. . NO APPEARANC...

Aug 16, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE...

Aug 16, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE...

Aug 12, 2016 Structure

DRIVER DOOR ARM/HINGE HAS PUSHED THROUGH AND TORE THE METAL IN THE DOOR FRAME FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE A BAD WELD ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESOURCES OF PEOPLE REPORTING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND HAD NO INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN SENT TO PREVIOUS OWNERS PRIOR TO MARCH 2012. DOOR ...

Aug 12, 2016 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT WORK. WE PURCHASED VEHICLE USED AND THEY SAID THEY HAD THE DOOR DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL BUTTONS SO IT IS MANUAL ONLY. I SEE RESOURCES ONLINE THAT SAY THERE IS A CABLE THAT FRAYS MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE. MARCH 2012 IS WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM PRE...

Aug 12, 2016 Structure

DRIVER DOOR ARM/HINGE HAS PUSHED THROUGH AND TORE THE METAL IN THE DOOR FRAME FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE A BAD WELD ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESOURCES OF PEOPLE REPORTING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND HAD NO INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN SENT TO PREVIOUS OWNERS PRIOR TO MARCH 2012. DOOR ...

Aug 12, 2016 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT WORK. WE PURCHASED VEHICLE USED AND THEY SAID THEY HAD THE DOOR DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL BUTTONS SO IT IS MANUAL ONLY. I SEE RESOURCES ONLINE THAT SAY THERE IS A CABLE THAT FRAYS MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE. MARCH 2012 IS WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM PRE...

Aug 10, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 145,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL/VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED CAUSING A BEEPING SOUND ALONG WITH THE DASH ICON BLINKING. THIS IN TURN LOCKED UP THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE VAN VIOLENTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND I LUCKILY GAINED CON...

Aug 10, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 145,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL/VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED CAUSING A BEEPING SOUND ALONG WITH THE DASH ICON BLINKING. THIS IN TURN LOCKED UP THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE VAN VIOLENTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND I LUCKILY GAINED CON...

Jul 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

DASHBOARDS THAT GET STICKY, CRACKED, SHINY AND MELT IN HEAT AND HUMIDITY.

Jul 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

DASHBOARDS THAT GET STICKY, CRACKED, SHINY AND MELT IN HEAT AND HUMIDITY.

Jul 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,190 mi

AT 108190 MILES I HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED. THEY ATTACHED A SNAP ON ANALYZER AND DID A CODE LINK COMPUTER RESET. AS I LEFT, THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF IN SPITE OF DOING A ZERO POINT CALIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VAN NEW ON 5/8/2003, HE R...

Jul 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,190 mi

AT 108190 MILES I HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED. THEY ATTACHED A SNAP ON ANALYZER AND DID A CODE LINK COMPUTER RESET. AS I LEFT, THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF IN SPITE OF DOING A ZERO POINT CALIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VAN NEW ON 5/8/2003, HE R...

Jul 11, 2016 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 11, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 11, 2016 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 11, 2016 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 11, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 11, 2016 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE VSC SENSOR IS ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS CAUSING THE VAN TO AGGRESSIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE MAINLY OCCURS WHEN TURNING DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN HILL, HOWEVER IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY IN OTHER INSTANCES AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVE...

Jul 6, 2016 Tires 76,316 mi

ON JUNE 17, 2016, I GOT INTO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE-IMS RAMPVAN (JOINT TOYOTA-IMS, FLOOR-LOWERED WHEELCHAIR VAN CONVERSION WITH RAMP). THERE WAS DEBRIS ON THE BACK SEAT (WHAT IN A NON-IMS SIENNA BE THE THIRD-ROW SEAT). I SAW TIRE BELTS STICKING UP FROM THE TREAD OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD EX...

Jul 6, 2016 Tires 76,316 mi

ON JUNE 17, 2016, I GOT INTO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE-IMS RAMPVAN (JOINT TOYOTA-IMS, FLOOR-LOWERED WHEELCHAIR VAN CONVERSION WITH RAMP). THERE WAS DEBRIS ON THE BACK SEAT (WHAT IN A NON-IMS SIENNA BE THE THIRD-ROW SEAT). I SAW TIRE BELTS STICKING UP FROM THE TREAD OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD EX...

Jun 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other 215,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLAP WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE METAL FRAME, I CANT GET MY STATE INSPECTION TO PASS WITH THIS ISSUE, I HAVE MY WINDOW TAPED. IT IS SOMETHING A CANNOT FIX, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS COULD BE HAPPENING. THE FIX IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND I HAVE NO WAY TO PAY FOR THIS. IF THE WINDOW FALLS...

Jun 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other 215,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLAP WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE METAL FRAME, I CANT GET MY STATE INSPECTION TO PASS WITH THIS ISSUE, I HAVE MY WINDOW TAPED. IT IS SOMETHING A CANNOT FIX, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS COULD BE HAPPENING. THE FIX IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND I HAVE NO WAY TO PAY FOR THIS. IF THE WINDOW FALLS...

Jun 29, 2016 Structure 162,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK HALF-WAY DUE TO FRAYED POWER CABLE. DOOR CANNOT FULLY OPEN NOR FULLY CLOSE.

Jun 29, 2016 Structure 162,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK HALF-WAY DUE TO FRAYED POWER CABLE. DOOR CANNOT FULLY OPEN NOR FULLY CLOSE.

Jun 23, 2016 Steering

BEGINNING IN WINTER OF 2014, MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SQUEAK WHEN I TURNED IT AND SEEMED HARDER TO TURN. MY STEERING WHEEL DID THE SAME THING THIS PAST WINTER,2015. NOTICED SQUEAKING AND MORE DIFFICULTY TURNING WHEN JUST BEGINNING TO BACK OUT AND BEGINNING TO DRIVE FORWARD AND FOR A FEW BLOC...

Jun 23, 2016 Steering

BEGINNING IN WINTER OF 2014, MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SQUEAK WHEN I TURNED IT AND SEEMED HARDER TO TURN. MY STEERING WHEEL DID THE SAME THING THIS PAST WINTER,2015. NOTICED SQUEAKING AND MORE DIFFICULTY TURNING WHEN JUST BEGINNING TO BACK OUT AND BEGINNING TO DRIVE FORWARD AND FOR A FEW BLOC...

Jun 21, 2016 Seat Belts 113,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE ALSO IN PARK, THE SEAT BELT WOULD RELEASE AND UNSECURED THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BE...

Jun 21, 2016 Seat Belts 113,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE ALSO IN PARK, THE SEAT BELT WOULD RELEASE AND UNSECURED THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BE...

Jun 18, 2016 Service Brakes 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 18, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 18, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 18, 2016 Service Brakes 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 18, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 18, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND UNEXPECTED STEERING PULL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER THE PAST 4-5 YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS LED TO ALMOST STRIKING VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY REAR DOOR IS NOT WORKING, I HAVE VISITED TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD MY THE REAR LIFT GATE AND REAR HATCH LATCH BOTH OF THEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. WE DID THAT RELAPACEMT . THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEING SOLVED, WE TRIED TO MAKE THE DOOR WORKING MANUALLY INSTEAD OF AUTOMATICALLY ALSO THIS WAY IS...

Jun 16, 2016 Electrical System

MY REAR DOOR IS NOT WORKING, I HAVE VISITED TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD MY THE REAR LIFT GATE AND REAR HATCH LATCH BOTH OF THEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. WE DID THAT RELAPACEMT . THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEING SOLVED, WE TRIED TO MAKE THE DOOR WORKING MANUALLY INSTEAD OF AUTOMATICALLY ALSO THIS WAY IS...

Jun 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY REAR DOOR IS NOT WORKING, I HAVE VISITED TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD MY THE REAR LIFT GATE AND REAR HATCH LATCH BOTH OF THEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. WE DID THAT RELAPACEMT . THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEING SOLVED, WE TRIED TO MAKE THE DOOR WORKING MANUALLY INSTEAD OF AUTOMATICALLY ALSO THIS WAY IS...

Jun 16, 2016 Electrical System

MY REAR DOOR IS NOT WORKING, I HAVE VISITED TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD MY THE REAR LIFT GATE AND REAR HATCH LATCH BOTH OF THEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. WE DID THAT RELAPACEMT . THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEING SOLVED, WE TRIED TO MAKE THE DOOR WORKING MANUALLY INSTEAD OF AUTOMATICALLY ALSO THIS WAY IS...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 143,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE STRUTS FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE EXPIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 143,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE STRUTS FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE EXPIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jun 1, 2016 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

Jun 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

Jun 1, 2016 Steering 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

Jun 1, 2016 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

Jun 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

Jun 1, 2016 Steering 165,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WE HAVE HAD THE VSC INDICATOR LIGHT TURN ON WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND ALSO SWERVE. OUR CAR IS AWD SO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE THOUGHT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD (EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD A...

May 25, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

DOOR HAS A BROKEN WELD, THE WHOLE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AS THE WELD IS THE STOPPING DEVICE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I AM NOT ABLE TO GET HELP FROM TOYOTA ON THIS AS IT HAS BEEN BROKE FOR OVER 4 YEARS.

May 25, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

DOOR HAS A BROKEN WELD, THE WHOLE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AS THE WELD IS THE STOPPING DEVICE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I AM NOT ABLE TO GET HELP FROM TOYOTA ON THIS AS IT HAS BEEN BROKE FOR OVER 4 YEARS.

May 23, 2016 Structure 152,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPENS/CLOSES WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PUSHED (FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT, FROM A REMOTE KEY, AND FROM THE BUTTON RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR.)

May 23, 2016 Electrical System 152,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPENS/CLOSES WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PUSHED (FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT, FROM A REMOTE KEY, AND FROM THE BUTTON RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR.)

May 23, 2016 Structure

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR. APPARENTLY IT WAS A SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THAT TOYOTA HAD REPAIRED. IT WAS THE WELDING OF THE SUPPORT TO THE DOOR THAT BECOME LOOSE. SIMPLY PUT IT, THEY HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE WELDING OF THE DOORS. THEY HAVE REPAIR ONCE ON THE DRIVER ...

May 23, 2016 Structure

AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NOT WORKING. THE CABLE BECAME FRAIL AND IT IS NOT OPENING AND I HAVE TO CUT THE CABLE OFF TO OPEN THE DOOR.

May 23, 2016 Steering 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 23, 2016 Suspension 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 23, 2016 Wheels 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 23, 2016 Structure 152,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPENS/CLOSES WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PUSHED (FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT, FROM A REMOTE KEY, AND FROM THE BUTTON RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR.)

May 23, 2016 Electrical System 152,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPENS/CLOSES WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PUSHED (FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT, FROM A REMOTE KEY, AND FROM THE BUTTON RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR.)

May 23, 2016 Structure

THERE IS A POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR. APPARENTLY IT WAS A SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THAT TOYOTA HAD REPAIRED. IT WAS THE WELDING OF THE SUPPORT TO THE DOOR THAT BECOME LOOSE. SIMPLY PUT IT, THEY HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE WELDING OF THE DOORS. THEY HAVE REPAIR ONCE ON THE DRIVER ...

May 23, 2016 Structure

AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR NOT WORKING. THE CABLE BECAME FRAIL AND IT IS NOT OPENING AND I HAVE TO CUT THE CABLE OFF TO OPEN THE DOOR.

May 23, 2016 Steering 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 23, 2016 Suspension 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 23, 2016 Wheels 145,000 mi

VSC SUDDEN ACTIVATION ON CURVES 35 MPH. BEEPING NOISE SLIP SENSOR COMES ON.

May 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS FRAYED. I CAN'T USE THE DOOR NOW. SOMEHOW I MAGICALLY GOT IT SHUT, BUT NOW IT IS COMPLETELY LOCKED DOWN TO TRY AND PROTECT THE KIDS AND TO KEEP THE VAN IN A USABLE STATE (OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN'T DRIVE AROUND A VEHICLE WHOSE DOOR WON'T CLOSE). THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONAR...

May 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS FRAYED. I CAN'T USE THE DOOR NOW. SOMEHOW I MAGICALLY GOT IT SHUT, BUT NOW IT IS COMPLETELY LOCKED DOWN TO TRY AND PROTECT THE KIDS AND TO KEEP THE VAN IN A USABLE STATE (OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN'T DRIVE AROUND A VEHICLE WHOSE DOOR WON'T CLOSE). THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONAR...

May 10, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS FRAYED TO THE POINT THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE.

May 10, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS FRAYED TO THE POINT THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE.

Apr 30, 2016 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED WHERE IT COMES OUT OF PILLAR. WON'T RETRACT OR PULL OUT. I HAVE TO REMOVE TRIM AND PULL IT LOOSE FROM INSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND IF YOU GOOGLE IT YOU WILL FIND MANY HITS ON THIS.

Apr 30, 2016 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED WHERE IT COMES OUT OF PILLAR. WON'T RETRACT OR PULL OUT. I HAVE TO REMOVE TRIM AND PULL IT LOOSE FROM INSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND IF YOU GOOGLE IT YOU WILL FIND MANY HITS ON THIS.

Apr 18, 2016 Structure

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. LAST YEAR, THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT WAS JUST PAST THE WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY $1,200 TO HAVE IT FIXED AS THE DOOR COULD BE OPEN. AND THEN AFTER A FEW MONTH, THE DOOR CAN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAID A MOTOR FAILURE WHICH WOULD CO...

Apr 18, 2016 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. LAST YEAR, THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT WAS JUST PAST THE WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY $1,200 TO HAVE IT FIXED AS THE DOOR COULD BE OPEN. AND THEN AFTER A FEW MONTH, THE DOOR CAN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAID A MOTOR FAILURE WHICH WOULD CO...

Apr 18, 2016 Structure

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. LAST YEAR, THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT WAS JUST PAST THE WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY $1,200 TO HAVE IT FIXED AS THE DOOR COULD BE OPEN. AND THEN AFTER A FEW MONTH, THE DOOR CAN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAID A MOTOR FAILURE WHICH WOULD CO...

Apr 18, 2016 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. LAST YEAR, THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT WAS JUST PAST THE WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY $1,200 TO HAVE IT FIXED AS THE DOOR COULD BE OPEN. AND THEN AFTER A FEW MONTH, THE DOOR CAN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAID A MOTOR FAILURE WHICH WOULD CO...

Apr 15, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR ACTUATOR NOT WORKING

Apr 15, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR ACTUATOR NOT WORKING

Apr 14, 2016 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS OFFERED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON DEFECTIVE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBELT MECHANISM, HOWEVER, WHEN I VISITED THE DEALER AND AFTER THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THAT MY SEATBELTS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY CANNOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE ON WHEN THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I OPENED A CASE WITH TO...

Apr 14, 2016 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS OFFERED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON DEFECTIVE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBELT MECHANISM, HOWEVER, WHEN I VISITED THE DEALER AND AFTER THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THAT MY SEATBELTS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY CANNOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE ON WHEN THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I OPENED A CASE WITH TO...

Apr 12, 2016 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT BACK. I SPEND ATLEAST 15 MINS TO RETRACT IT BACK WITH PLIERS EACH TIME IT HAPPENS. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS MY FAMILY WITH KIDS USE THE VAN. THE ISSUE IS HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VAN (USED) IN JAN2015 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY 4/12/2016

Apr 12, 2016 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT BACK. I SPEND ATLEAST 15 MINS TO RETRACT IT BACK WITH PLIERS EACH TIME IT HAPPENS. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS MY FAMILY WITH KIDS USE THE VAN. THE ISSUE IS HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VAN (USED) IN JAN2015 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY 4/12/2016

Apr 11, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS TYPICALLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT PRESENT (I.E. GARAGED). RENDERS INGRESS AND EGRESS IMPOSSIBLY THROUGH THESE DOORS. ALSO, MOTORS AND DOOR BEARINGS WEAR TO THE POINT OF POWER DOORS BECOMING INOPERABLE OR PLACE THEM IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF HE VEHICLE. MULTIPLE ...

Apr 11, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS TYPICALLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT PRESENT (I.E. GARAGED). RENDERS INGRESS AND EGRESS IMPOSSIBLY THROUGH THESE DOORS. ALSO, MOTORS AND DOOR BEARINGS WEAR TO THE POINT OF POWER DOORS BECOMING INOPERABLE OR PLACE THEM IN CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF HE VEHICLE. MULTIPLE ...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 157,331 mi

VEHICLE WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO AN INTERSTATE ON RAMP WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED ON THE FRONT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT ARM, AND 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON THE ABDOMEN. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE.

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 157,331 mi

VEHICLE WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO AN INTERSTATE ON RAMP WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED ON THE FRONT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT ARM, AND 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON THE ABDOMEN. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE.

Apr 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 117,000 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GETTING A REPAIR ON A RECALL YOU ALL INVESTIGATED JUN 03, 2008 CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V244000. AFTER CONTACTING A DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIRS I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THEY COULD ONLY REPAIR THE RECALLS LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE. THE CORPORATE OFFICE WA...

Apr 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 117,000 mi

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GETTING A REPAIR ON A RECALL YOU ALL INVESTIGATED JUN 03, 2008 CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V244000. AFTER CONTACTING A DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIRS I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THEY COULD ONLY REPAIR THE RECALLS LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE. THE CORPORATE OFFICE WA...

Apr 4, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 148,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A TURN (MORE OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) THE CAR TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES WHEN THERE IS NO EMERGENCY. THIS IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY BEEPING, FLASHING TCS LIGHT, AND SOMETIMES BY EMERGENCY BRAKING WHICH SLOWS CAR AND TAKES IT OFF THE INTENDED LINE CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION F...

Apr 4, 2016 Structure

FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 105,000 MILES AT TIME OF START OF PROBLEM.I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS SIENNA OWNERS OF VARYING MODEL YEARS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAUSED BY A FAILING DOOR CHECK. IT IS AN ANNOYINGLY LOUD SOUND ...

Apr 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

DASH IS FALLING APART DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. STARTED OUT AS A STICKY AND SHINY DASH THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN. CRACKS BEGAN TO APPEAR AT ABOUT 6 YEARS OLD AND NOW THE DASH IS FALLING APARTS AS MORE AND MORE CRACKS APPEAR AND PIECES START FALLING OFF! THIS CAR IS AND HAS BEEN STORED UND...

Apr 4, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 148,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A TURN (MORE OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) THE CAR TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES WHEN THERE IS NO EMERGENCY. THIS IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY BEEPING, FLASHING TCS LIGHT, AND SOMETIMES BY EMERGENCY BRAKING WHICH SLOWS CAR AND TAKES IT OFF THE INTENDED LINE CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION F...

Apr 4, 2016 Structure

FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 105,000 MILES AT TIME OF START OF PROBLEM.I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS SIENNA OWNERS OF VARYING MODEL YEARS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAUSED BY A FAILING DOOR CHECK. IT IS AN ANNOYINGLY LOUD SOUND ...

Apr 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

DASH IS FALLING APART DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. STARTED OUT AS A STICKY AND SHINY DASH THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN. CRACKS BEGAN TO APPEAR AT ABOUT 6 YEARS OLD AND NOW THE DASH IS FALLING APARTS AS MORE AND MORE CRACKS APPEAR AND PIECES START FALLING OFF! THIS CAR IS AND HAS BEEN STORED UND...

Apr 1, 2016 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE PROBLEM: FRONT SEAT BELTS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO RETRACT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO OCCUR WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR AND FASTENING THE SEATBELT. THIS ISSUE OCCURS INFREQUENTLY BUT REPEATEDLY. TOYOTA HAS PROVIDED A "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLI...

Apr 1, 2016 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE PROBLEM: FRONT SEAT BELTS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO RETRACT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO OCCUR WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR AND FASTENING THE SEATBELT. THIS ISSUE OCCURS INFREQUENTLY BUT REPEATEDLY. TOYOTA HAS PROVIDED A "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLI...

Mar 28, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THROUGH WATER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH STANDING WATER. THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 28, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THROUGH WATER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH STANDING WATER. THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 17, 2016 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 17, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 17, 2016 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 17, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT AND TRAC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 16, 2016 Structure 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 16, 2016 Structure 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 10, 2016 Structure 98,216 mi

THE FRONT DOOR CHECK HAS COME LOOSE AND "POPS" WHEN OPENING/CLOSING. THIS RESULTS IN THE DOOR SWINGING SHUT WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD EASILY CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM TO AN ADULT AND SEVERE HARM TO A SMALLER CHILD. TOYOTA ISSUED A SEVERELY LIMITED "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN" THAT ONLY EXTENDED COVERAGE F...

Mar 10, 2016 Structure 98,216 mi

THE FRONT DOOR CHECK HAS COME LOOSE AND "POPS" WHEN OPENING/CLOSING. THIS RESULTS IN THE DOOR SWINGING SHUT WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD EASILY CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM TO AN ADULT AND SEVERE HARM TO A SMALLER CHILD. TOYOTA ISSUED A SEVERELY LIMITED "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN" THAT ONLY EXTENDED COVERAGE F...

Mar 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE TRAVELLING 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING ON A SECTION OF ROAD THAT CURVED TO THE LEFT. DUE TO THE BRAKING ACTION INDUCED BY THE VSC AT THE HIGHWAY SPEED, THE CAR SWERVED AND ALMOST HIT VEHICLES IN THE OTHER LANES. THE CAR HAS EXHIBITE...

Mar 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE TRAVELLING 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING ON A SECTION OF ROAD THAT CURVED TO THE LEFT. DUE TO THE BRAKING ACTION INDUCED BY THE VSC AT THE HIGHWAY SPEED, THE CAR SWERVED AND ALMOST HIT VEHICLES IN THE OTHER LANES. THE CAR HAS EXHIBITE...

Mar 4, 2016 Structure 110,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BACK HATCH DOOR. I REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE AND COMPLAINED THAT THE BACK DOOR HATCH SOMETIMES DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND IN THE MIDST OR OPENING WHETHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY WOULD COME DOWN AGAIN WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES ETC IN THE BACK AND SEVERAL TIMES ...

Mar 4, 2016 Structure 126,000 mi

BOTH PASSENGERS DOOR QUIT SHUTTING OR OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SINCE THEY ARE ELECTRONICALLY OPENED AND CLOSED THEY WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. ONE DOOR OPENS JUST ABOUT 5 INCHES AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS AGAIN. THIS DOOR HAS NOT OPENED IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS. THIS IS THE DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE BUT SECON...

Mar 4, 2016 Structure

REAR BACK DOOR FLEW OPEN AND UNABLE TO LATCH WHILE DRIVING ON PARKWAY.

Mar 4, 2016 Structure 110,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BACK HATCH DOOR. I REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE AND COMPLAINED THAT THE BACK DOOR HATCH SOMETIMES DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND IN THE MIDST OR OPENING WHETHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY WOULD COME DOWN AGAIN WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES ETC IN THE BACK AND SEVERAL TIMES ...

Mar 4, 2016 Structure 126,000 mi

BOTH PASSENGERS DOOR QUIT SHUTTING OR OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SINCE THEY ARE ELECTRONICALLY OPENED AND CLOSED THEY WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. ONE DOOR OPENS JUST ABOUT 5 INCHES AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS AGAIN. THIS DOOR HAS NOT OPENED IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS. THIS IS THE DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE BUT SECON...

Mar 4, 2016 Structure

REAR BACK DOOR FLEW OPEN AND UNABLE TO LATCH WHILE DRIVING ON PARKWAY.

Feb 24, 2016 Structure 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO REMAIN AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Feb 24, 2016 Interior Lighting 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO REMAIN AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Feb 24, 2016 Structure 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO REMAIN AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Feb 24, 2016 Interior Lighting 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO REMAIN AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Feb 20, 2016 Structure 188,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM A MAJOR CITY HIGHWAY ONTO A FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 50MPH AND ACCELERATING TO THE APPROPRIATE FREEWAY SPEED OF 60MPH. AT THAT TIME, I REALIZED MY REAR WING WINDOWS WERE OPEN (IT OPENS AT THE REAR OF THE CAR AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 1 INCH) AND I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSURE BUTTON. I HE...

Feb 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 188,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM A MAJOR CITY HIGHWAY ONTO A FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 50MPH AND ACCELERATING TO THE APPROPRIATE FREEWAY SPEED OF 60MPH. AT THAT TIME, I REALIZED MY REAR WING WINDOWS WERE OPEN (IT OPENS AT THE REAR OF THE CAR AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 1 INCH) AND I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSURE BUTTON. I HE...

Feb 20, 2016 Structure 188,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM A MAJOR CITY HIGHWAY ONTO A FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 50MPH AND ACCELERATING TO THE APPROPRIATE FREEWAY SPEED OF 60MPH. AT THAT TIME, I REALIZED MY REAR WING WINDOWS WERE OPEN (IT OPENS AT THE REAR OF THE CAR AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 1 INCH) AND I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSURE BUTTON. I HE...

Feb 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 188,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM A MAJOR CITY HIGHWAY ONTO A FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 50MPH AND ACCELERATING TO THE APPROPRIATE FREEWAY SPEED OF 60MPH. AT THAT TIME, I REALIZED MY REAR WING WINDOWS WERE OPEN (IT OPENS AT THE REAR OF THE CAR AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 1 INCH) AND I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSURE BUTTON. I HE...

Feb 18, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 05V327000 (SEAT BELT) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Feb 18, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 05V327000 (SEAT BELT) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT AIR BAGS WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE OR CRACKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS MOLD INSIDE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE FLOORS WERE SOAKED WITH WATER...

Feb 18, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 05V327000 (SEAT BELT) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Feb 18, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 05V327000 (SEAT BELT) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT AIR BAGS WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE OR CRACKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS MOLD INSIDE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE FLOORS WERE SOAKED WITH WATER...

Feb 13, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE AND FAILED ONE DAY. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AND THERE IS NO MANUAL OVERRIDE. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY AT ALL WITH OUT MAKING A $1500 - $3500 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE FA...

Feb 13, 2016 Electrical System 125,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE AND FAILED ONE DAY. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AND THERE IS NO MANUAL OVERRIDE. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY AT ALL WITH OUT MAKING A $1500 - $3500 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE FA...

Feb 13, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE AND FAILED ONE DAY. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AND THERE IS NO MANUAL OVERRIDE. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY AT ALL WITH OUT MAKING A $1500 - $3500 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE FA...

Feb 13, 2016 Electrical System 125,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE AND FAILED ONE DAY. THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IS ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AND THERE IS NO MANUAL OVERRIDE. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY AT ALL WITH OUT MAKING A $1500 - $3500 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE FA...

Feb 3, 2016 Steering

SEE ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION EA08024; SHOULD BE RE-OPENED!!

Feb 3, 2016 Steering

SEE ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION EA08024; SHOULD BE RE-OPENED!!

Feb 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I PURCHASED A SET OF AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS FOR MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT WERE ADVERTISED AS DOT/SAE APPROVED. HTTP://WWW.AM-AUTOPARTS.COM/2004/TOYOTA/SIENNA/HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLIES/AM-19245220/350742.HTML BASED ON HOW FAR FROM THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT...

Feb 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I PURCHASED A SET OF AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS FOR MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT WERE ADVERTISED AS DOT/SAE APPROVED. HTTP://WWW.AM-AUTOPARTS.COM/2004/TOYOTA/SIENNA/HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLIES/AM-19245220/350742.HTML BASED ON HOW FAR FROM THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT...

Feb 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR STUCK SHUT. CABLES ARE FINE. LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY DRAINING BATTERY EVERY DAY CAUSE THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT STAYS ON. 130,000 MI. OTHER THEN THAT VAN RUNS GREAT IN MINT CONDITION. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA SIENNA AFTER THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE DOORS.

Feb 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR STUCK SHUT. CABLES ARE FINE. LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY DRAINING BATTERY EVERY DAY CAUSE THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT STAYS ON. 130,000 MI. OTHER THEN THAT VAN RUNS GREAT IN MINT CONDITION. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA SIENNA AFTER THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE DOORS.

Jan 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE FRAYED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN BROKE RENDERING THE RIGHT DOOR USELESS. CANNOT OPEN AND CLOSE IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Jan 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE FRAYED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN BROKE RENDERING THE RIGHT DOOR USELESS. CANNOT OPEN AND CLOSE IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Jan 27, 2016 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS A TENDENCY TO FOLD OVER AND GET JAMMED IN THE SLOT WHERE IT RETRACTS. A QUICK SEACH ONLINE HAS FOUND MANY OWNERS WITH THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS, IT PRETTY MUCH LEAVES US IN AN UNPROTECTED AND DANGEROUS STATE. SURPRISINGLY, WHAT APPEARS TO BE A S...

Jan 27, 2016 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS A TENDENCY TO FOLD OVER AND GET JAMMED IN THE SLOT WHERE IT RETRACTS. A QUICK SEACH ONLINE HAS FOUND MANY OWNERS WITH THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS, IT PRETTY MUCH LEAVES US IN AN UNPROTECTED AND DANGEROUS STATE. SURPRISINGLY, WHAT APPEARS TO BE A S...

Jan 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR PROBLEM, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, APPROX 128,000-133,000 MILES. SAFETY ISSUE: WHILE DRIVING WITHIN THE POSTED SPEED LIMITS OF 35-45 MPH THE VAN HAS SEIZED UP (SLOWS DOWN ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT WARNING) AS AN INTERNAL ALARM SIMULTANEOUSLY SOUNDS (THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DI...

Jan 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR PROBLEM, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, APPROX 128,000-133,000 MILES. SAFETY ISSUE: WHILE DRIVING WITHIN THE POSTED SPEED LIMITS OF 35-45 MPH THE VAN HAS SEIZED UP (SLOWS DOWN ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT WARNING) AS AN INTERNAL ALARM SIMULTANEOUSLY SOUNDS (THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DI...

Jan 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,800 mi

- CURRENT MILEAGE: 101,856 - CONCERN 1: TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CHECK SPOT WELD FAILURE *DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE, SO I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP AROUND JAN 15, 2015 AT 98,985 MILEAGE AND PAID $224.56. *SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER LITTLE LESS THAN 1 YEAR AT 10...

Jan 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,800 mi

- CURRENT MILEAGE: 101,856 - CONCERN 1: TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CHECK SPOT WELD FAILURE *DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE, SO I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP AROUND JAN 15, 2015 AT 98,985 MILEAGE AND PAID $224.56. *SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER LITTLE LESS THAN 1 YEAR AT 10...

Jan 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,985 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CHECK SPOT WELD FAILURE - DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE, SO I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP AROUND JAN 15, 2015 AT 98985 MILEAGE AND PAID $224.56. SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER LITTLE LESS THAN 1 YEAR AT 102,000 MILEAGE. YOUTUBE LINK WITH SIMILAR ISSUE - HTTPS...

Jan 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 98,985 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CHECK SPOT WELD FAILURE - DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE, SO I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP AROUND JAN 15, 2015 AT 98985 MILEAGE AND PAID $224.56. SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK AFTER LITTLE LESS THAN 1 YEAR AT 102,000 MILEAGE. YOUTUBE LINK WITH SIMILAR ISSUE - HTTPS...

Jan 15, 2016 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 15, 2016 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. THE HEAT HAS BEEN CAUSING IT TO BUBBLE UP AND CRACK.

Jan 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. THE HEAT HAS BEEN CAUSING IT TO BUBBLE UP AND CRACK.

Dec 25, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ONE ANOTHER; ONE STILL OPERATES MANUALLY, THE OTHER CANNOT BE OPENED AT ALL. TOYOTA STATES THE $3000 REPAIR WILL NOT BE CONVERTED UNDER WARRANTY THOUGH THIS APPEARS TO A VERY FREQUENT PROBLEM DISCUSSED ON ONLINE CHATROOMS.

Dec 25, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ONE ANOTHER; ONE STILL OPERATES MANUALLY, THE OTHER CANNOT BE OPENED AT ALL. TOYOTA STATES THE $3000 REPAIR WILL NOT BE CONVERTED UNDER WARRANTY THOUGH THIS APPEARS TO A VERY FREQUENT PROBLEM DISCUSSED ON ONLINE CHATROOMS.

Dec 21, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN AND MAKES OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR DIFFICULT AND SEEMS UNSAFE. WE TOOK IT TOO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US IT'S NOT COVERED AND WILL COST TOO MUCH MONEY FOR US TO REPAIR.

Dec 21, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN AND MAKES OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR DIFFICULT AND SEEMS UNSAFE. WE TOOK IT TOO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US IT'S NOT COVERED AND WILL COST TOO MUCH MONEY FOR US TO REPAIR.

Dec 16, 2015 Structure

DUE TO WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IS AMONG NEARLY ALL 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS, THE SLIDING CAN DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN'T BE OPENED. ON CHRISTMAS DAY 2012, MY VAN WAS PARKED ON THE STREET, AND AT ABOUT 1AM I WENT OUT TO START THE VAN AND WARM IT UP FOR MY FAMILY, ABOUT 15 MINUTE LATER I CAME OUT WITH TH...

Dec 16, 2015 Structure

DUE TO WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IS AMONG NEARLY ALL 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS, THE SLIDING CAN DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN'T BE OPENED. ON CHRISTMAS DAY 2012, MY VAN WAS PARKED ON THE STREET, AND AT ABOUT 1AM I WENT OUT TO START THE VAN AND WARM IT UP FOR MY FAMILY, ABOUT 15 MINUTE LATER I CAME OUT WITH TH...

Dec 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

BOUGHT 4 NEW GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES IN 2014 AT WALMART IN HAINES CITY, FLORIDA JUST HAD MY 2ND BLOWOUT DUE TO SIDEWALL SEPARATION AT 55 MPH. BALANCED TIRES AND CHECK PRESSURES ALWAYS. FAULTY PRODUCT - WALMART NOT WILLING TO WARRANTY SAID IT'S A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS TIRE.

Dec 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

BOUGHT 4 NEW GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES IN 2014 AT WALMART IN HAINES CITY, FLORIDA JUST HAD MY 2ND BLOWOUT DUE TO SIDEWALL SEPARATION AT 55 MPH. BALANCED TIRES AND CHECK PRESSURES ALWAYS. FAULTY PRODUCT - WALMART NOT WILLING TO WARRANTY SAID IT'S A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS TIRE.

Dec 4, 2015 Structure 151,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR WELDS HAVE BROKEN, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. RESEARCH ON THE MATTER REVEALED EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE DOOR TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED TOYOTA'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, AND...

Dec 4, 2015 Structure 151,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR WELDS HAVE BROKEN, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. RESEARCH ON THE MATTER REVEALED EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE DOOR TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED TOYOTA'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, AND...

Dec 3, 2015 Structure 66,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED: THE REAR DOOR/HATCH CLOSES RANDOMLY AFTER OPENING. THE METHOD OF OPENING DOES NOT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHETHER BY REMOTE OR INTERIOR DOOR CONTROLS. THREE TIMES NOW I WAS NEARLY CRUSHED IN THE DOOR, BARELY ESCAPING IN TIME. IT IS BEYOND REASON WHY THIS HAS NOT BEE...

Dec 3, 2015 Structure 66,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED: THE REAR DOOR/HATCH CLOSES RANDOMLY AFTER OPENING. THE METHOD OF OPENING DOES NOT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHETHER BY REMOTE OR INTERIOR DOOR CONTROLS. THREE TIMES NOW I WAS NEARLY CRUSHED IN THE DOOR, BARELY ESCAPING IN TIME. IT IS BEYOND REASON WHY THIS HAS NOT BEE...

Dec 2, 2015 Structure 88,880 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. I HAD LIFTED THE TALIGATE WITH THE POWER LIFTER. AS MY WIFE WAS BENDING INTO THE CARGO AREA TO GET TOTE BAGS, THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON HER. SHE JUMPED ASIDE. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO COME DOWN. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE MANUAL MODE. WE TOOK THE VAN...

Dec 2, 2015 Structure 88,880 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. I HAD LIFTED THE TALIGATE WITH THE POWER LIFTER. AS MY WIFE WAS BENDING INTO THE CARGO AREA TO GET TOTE BAGS, THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON HER. SHE JUMPED ASIDE. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO COME DOWN. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE MANUAL MODE. WE TOOK THE VAN...

Nov 24, 2015 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THERE WERE THREE INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA...

Nov 24, 2015 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THERE WERE THREE INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA...

Nov 4, 2015 Engine 37,447 mi

WHEN NEGOTIATING MOVING INTO TRAFFIC AT SLOW SPEEDS, WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR MOVEMENT IS MADE THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATES MAKING IT NECESSARY TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO AVOID COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER AND THERE WAS A RECALL BULLETIN (TECH SERVICE BUL...

Nov 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 37,447 mi

WHEN NEGOTIATING MOVING INTO TRAFFIC AT SLOW SPEEDS, WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR MOVEMENT IS MADE THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATES MAKING IT NECESSARY TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO AVOID COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER AND THERE WAS A RECALL BULLETIN (TECH SERVICE BUL...

Nov 4, 2015 Engine 37,447 mi

WHEN NEGOTIATING MOVING INTO TRAFFIC AT SLOW SPEEDS, WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR MOVEMENT IS MADE THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATES MAKING IT NECESSARY TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO AVOID COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER AND THERE WAS A RECALL BULLETIN (TECH SERVICE BUL...

Nov 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 37,447 mi

WHEN NEGOTIATING MOVING INTO TRAFFIC AT SLOW SPEEDS, WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR MOVEMENT IS MADE THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATES MAKING IT NECESSARY TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO AVOID COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER AND THERE WAS A RECALL BULLETIN (TECH SERVICE BUL...

Oct 24, 2015 Structure 128,000 mi

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL ON BOTH OF THE MINIVAN'S FRONT DOORS. THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL IS THE PIECE THAT KEEPS THE DOOR OPEN, AND IF THE PART FAILS THE DOOR CAN SWING FREELY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT ' OBVIOUSLY A CONCERN FOR PARENTS WITH KIDS. TOYOTA HAS TRACED THE PRO...

Oct 24, 2015 Structure 128,000 mi

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL ON BOTH OF THE MINIVAN'S FRONT DOORS. THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL IS THE PIECE THAT KEEPS THE DOOR OPEN, AND IF THE PART FAILS THE DOOR CAN SWING FREELY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT ' OBVIOUSLY A CONCERN FOR PARENTS WITH KIDS. TOYOTA HAS TRACED THE PRO...

Oct 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RIGHT SIDE REAR POWER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN MUST BE MANUALLY CLOSED. CABLE BROKEN. CAUSES SAFETY CONCERN FOR PASSENGERS IN REAR SEATS ABILITY TO EXIT CAR IN EMERGENCY. MY GRANDCHILDRENS LIVES ARE PRECIOUS TO ME!

Oct 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BROKEN. INTERNAL DOOR ASYMBLY BROKE INSIDE DOOR. DOOR HINGES ALSO BROKE. DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $2000 TO FIX. AUTO BODY SHOP REPAIRED FOR $300. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL.

Oct 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RIGHT SIDE REAR POWER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN MUST BE MANUALLY CLOSED. CABLE BROKEN. CAUSES SAFETY CONCERN FOR PASSENGERS IN REAR SEATS ABILITY TO EXIT CAR IN EMERGENCY. MY GRANDCHILDRENS LIVES ARE PRECIOUS TO ME!

Oct 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BROKEN. INTERNAL DOOR ASYMBLY BROKE INSIDE DOOR. DOOR HINGES ALSO BROKE. DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $2000 TO FIX. AUTO BODY SHOP REPAIRED FOR $300. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL.

Oct 7, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SECOND ROW PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ONLY SLIGHTLY BUDGES MANUALLY AND ELECTRICALLY THEN HAS TO BE FORCED CLOSED. MECHANIC SUSPECTS BROKEN CABLE AND QUOTED ME $1,500 - $2,000 TO REPAIR. REALLY? AND IF THE OTHER DOOR STOPS WORKING LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF COMPL...

Oct 7, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SECOND ROW PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ONLY SLIGHTLY BUDGES MANUALLY AND ELECTRICALLY THEN HAS TO BE FORCED CLOSED. MECHANIC SUSPECTS BROKEN CABLE AND QUOTED ME $1,500 - $2,000 TO REPAIR. REALLY? AND IF THE OTHER DOOR STOPS WORKING LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF COMPL...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 264,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES WHILE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRE...

Oct 5, 2015 Steering 264,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES WHILE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRE...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 264,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES WHILE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRE...

Oct 5, 2015 Steering 264,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES WHILE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRE...

Oct 2, 2015 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER SHIFTING INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL A SHORT DISTANCE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN PARKED BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THE UNI...

Oct 2, 2015 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER SHIFTING INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL A SHORT DISTANCE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN PARKED BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THE UNI...

Oct 1, 2015 Electrical System 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOORS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOORS, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FRAYED CABLE ON THE TOP S...

Oct 1, 2015 Structure 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOORS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOORS, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FRAYED CABLE ON THE TOP S...

Oct 1, 2015 Electrical System 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOORS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOORS, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FRAYED CABLE ON THE TOP S...

Oct 1, 2015 Structure 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOORS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOORS, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FRAYED CABLE ON THE TOP S...

Sep 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 25, 2015 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 25, 2015 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

IT STARTED A YEAR OR SO AGO THE WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD ABOVE 50MILES THE VSC LIGHT WOULD LIT WITH A ALARM SOUND, THE VAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES AND SLOW THE SIENNA. SINCE THIS WAS EXTRA VAN AND WE WERE DRIVING MOSTLY SEDANS WE HAD AND DUE TO BUSINESS I COULD NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON IT.. NO...

Sep 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

RECEIVED A "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" LTR FROM TOYOTA IN MAY 2015 STATING THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE CRACKED DASHBOARDS OVER THE NEXT "SEVERAL MONTHS". OUR DEALER SAID THEY MAY NOT HAVE THE DASHBOARDS UNTIL END OF 2016. WAS THERE A DEADLINE AGREED UPON TO REPLACE?

Sep 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

RECEIVED A "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" LTR FROM TOYOTA IN MAY 2015 STATING THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE CRACKED DASHBOARDS OVER THE NEXT "SEVERAL MONTHS". OUR DEALER SAID THEY MAY NOT HAVE THE DASHBOARDS UNTIL END OF 2016. WAS THERE A DEADLINE AGREED UPON TO REPLACE?

Sep 18, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE: 155/80/R17 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Sep 18, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE: 155/80/R17 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Sep 15, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED, THE DOOR SWUNG WIDE OPEN AND THE HINGE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 15, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED, THE DOOR SWUNG WIDE OPEN AND THE HINGE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE

Sep 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE

Sep 11, 2015 Suspension 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE: FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING IN JANUARY 2012, PASSENGER SIDE IN JANUARY 2013. EACH SPRING CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP WHILE IN MOTION. METAL IN CRACKED AREAS APPEARED POROUS POSSIBLY SUGGESTING FLAWS IN METAL DURING MANUFACTURE. 2013 FAILURE INCLUDED CRACK NE...

Sep 11, 2015 Steering 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE: FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING IN JANUARY 2012, PASSENGER SIDE IN JANUARY 2013. EACH SPRING CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP WHILE IN MOTION. METAL IN CRACKED AREAS APPEARED POROUS POSSIBLY SUGGESTING FLAWS IN METAL DURING MANUFACTURE. 2013 FAILURE INCLUDED CRACK NE...

Sep 11, 2015 Suspension 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE: FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING IN JANUARY 2012, PASSENGER SIDE IN JANUARY 2013. EACH SPRING CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP WHILE IN MOTION. METAL IN CRACKED AREAS APPEARED POROUS POSSIBLY SUGGESTING FLAWS IN METAL DURING MANUFACTURE. 2013 FAILURE INCLUDED CRACK NE...

Sep 11, 2015 Steering 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE: FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING IN JANUARY 2012, PASSENGER SIDE IN JANUARY 2013. EACH SPRING CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP WHILE IN MOTION. METAL IN CRACKED AREAS APPEARED POROUS POSSIBLY SUGGESTING FLAWS IN METAL DURING MANUFACTURE. 2013 FAILURE INCLUDED CRACK NE...

Sep 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

THE LEATHER DASHBOARD OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS DEVELOPED LARGE HORIZONTAL CRACKS FROM ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE OTHER. THERE ARE ALSO VERTICAL CRACKS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD. MY CONCERN IS THAT THESE CRACKS WILL ALLOW LARGE PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD TO BECOME PROJECTILES...

Sep 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

THE LEATHER DASHBOARD OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS DEVELOPED LARGE HORIZONTAL CRACKS FROM ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE OTHER. THERE ARE ALSO VERTICAL CRACKS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD. MY CONCERN IS THAT THESE CRACKS WILL ALLOW LARGE PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD TO BECOME PROJECTILES...

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 35,574 mi

SINCE 2010, THE DASHBOARD OF OUR 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CRACKS AND SPLITS DUE TO AN UNKNOWN QUALITY ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS THAT IN AN EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE PIECES WILL MORE EASILY COME APART TO BECOME A FRAGMENTED PROJECTILES AND INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF SERIOUS INJURY. ADDITIONALL...

Sep 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 35,574 mi

SINCE 2010, THE DASHBOARD OF OUR 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CRACKS AND SPLITS DUE TO AN UNKNOWN QUALITY ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS THAT IN AN EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE PIECES WILL MORE EASILY COME APART TO BECOME A FRAGMENTED PROJECTILES AND INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF SERIOUS INJURY. ADDITIONALL...

Sep 2, 2015 Structure 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE WIRES WERE CORRODED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Sep 2, 2015 Electrical System 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE WIRES WERE CORRODED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Sep 2, 2015 Structure 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE WIRES WERE CORRODED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Sep 2, 2015 Electrical System 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE WIRES WERE CORRODED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 31, 2015 Power Train 60,860 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION CABLE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO ROLL, EVEN THOUGH THE INDICATOR SAID IT WAS IN PARK. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SHIFT CABLE SO...

Aug 31, 2015 Power Train 60,860 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION CABLE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO ROLL, EVEN THOUGH THE INDICATOR SAID IT WAS IN PARK. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SHIFT CABLE SO...

Aug 28, 2015 Wheels 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE UN-LODGED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILAB...

Aug 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS. THE LATEST 2 TIMES WERE ON A RAMP AT ABOUT 25MPH COMING OFF AN INTERSTATE AND AT ABOUT 65MPH AN INTERSTATE. WHILE CORNERING TO THE LEFT A FAIR AMOUNT, BUT WELL UNDER CONTROL, THE VSC STARTED ALARMING AND KICKED IN. WHEN IT KICKE...

Aug 28, 2015 Wheels 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE UN-LODGED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILAB...

Aug 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS. THE LATEST 2 TIMES WERE ON A RAMP AT ABOUT 25MPH COMING OFF AN INTERSTATE AND AT ABOUT 65MPH AN INTERSTATE. WHILE CORNERING TO THE LEFT A FAIR AMOUNT, BUT WELL UNDER CONTROL, THE VSC STARTED ALARMING AND KICKED IN. WHEN IT KICKE...

Aug 17, 2015 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CON...

Aug 17, 2015 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CON...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. IT CONSTANTLY SHUTS AND OPENS. IF A PERSON IS STEPPING INTO THE CAR THE DOOR WILL CLOSE ON THE PERSON UNLESS THEY PHYSICALLY MANHANDLE THE DOOR. AN ADULT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE SLIDING DOO...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. IT CONSTANTLY SHUTS AND OPENS. IF A PERSON IS STEPPING INTO THE CAR THE DOOR WILL CLOSE ON THE PERSON UNLESS THEY PHYSICALLY MANHANDLE THE DOOR. AN ADULT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE SLIDING DOO...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. IT CONSTANTLY SHUTS AND OPENS. IF A PERSON IS STEPPING INTO THE CAR THE DOOR WILL CLOSE ON THE PERSON UNLESS THEY PHYSICALLY MANHANDLE THE DOOR. AN ADULT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE SLIDING DOO...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. IT CONSTANTLY SHUTS AND OPENS. IF A PERSON IS STEPPING INTO THE CAR THE DOOR WILL CLOSE ON THE PERSON UNLESS THEY PHYSICALLY MANHANDLE THE DOOR. AN ADULT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HER. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE SLIDING DOO...

Aug 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY VAN WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVE WAY. SUDDENLY I SAW GASOLINE FLOWING FROM BELOW OF THE VAN. THERE WERE NOT MUCH GASOLINE LEFT. SOMEHOW I COULD MANAGE TO TAKE TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER. HE SAID THAT IT MUST BE WATER DRAINAGE FROM AC SYSTEM. AFTER DRIVING 200 METERS IT STOPS COMPLETELY. I BROUGHT GA...

Aug 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY VAN WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVE WAY. SUDDENLY I SAW GASOLINE FLOWING FROM BELOW OF THE VAN. THERE WERE NOT MUCH GASOLINE LEFT. SOMEHOW I COULD MANAGE TO TAKE TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER. HE SAID THAT IT MUST BE WATER DRAINAGE FROM AC SYSTEM. AFTER DRIVING 200 METERS IT STOPS COMPLETELY. I BROUGHT GA...

Aug 3, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 3, 2015 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Jul 28, 2015 Structure 145,000 mi

WHEN OPENING THE POWER/SLIDING DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, A WIRE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR GOT STUCK IN AN ALMOST CLOSED POSITION AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. I AM TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AT TOYOTA. THE CABLE USED IS VERY THIN FOR THE LOAD IT BEARS. POOR DESIGN, WHICH APPARENTLY THEY HAVE FIXED IN LATER MODELS.

Jul 28, 2015 Structure 145,000 mi

WHEN OPENING THE POWER/SLIDING DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, A WIRE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR GOT STUCK IN AN ALMOST CLOSED POSITION AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. I AM TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AT TOYOTA. THE CABLE USED IS VERY THIN FOR THE LOAD IT BEARS. POOR DESIGN, WHICH APPARENTLY THEY HAVE FIXED IN LATER MODELS.

Jul 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

EVERY TIME THE SPEED OF THE CAR REACHED 33 MPH, THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING WITH A CONTINUOUS BEEPING SOUND. WHEN I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND TOOK A TURN, THE CAR BRAKED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. A VERY DANGEROUS FEELING ON THE WINDY ROADS I LIVE ON.

Jul 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

EVERY TIME THE SPEED OF THE CAR REACHED 33 MPH, THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING WITH A CONTINUOUS BEEPING SOUND. WHEN I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND TOOK A TURN, THE CAR BRAKED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. A VERY DANGEROUS FEELING ON THE WINDY ROADS I LIVE ON.

Jul 25, 2015 Structure 146,400 mi

WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AT THE DRIVER SIDE (LEFT), A BIG POPPING SOUND CAN BE HEARD. TSB: NV003-07 DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR ALL THE CAR MADE DURING THE TIME.

Jul 25, 2015 Structure 146,400 mi

WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AT THE DRIVER SIDE (LEFT), A BIG POPPING SOUND CAN BE HEARD. TSB: NV003-07 DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR ALL THE CAR MADE DURING THE TIME.

Jul 23, 2015 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Jul 23, 2015 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANU...

Jul 23, 2015 Wheels 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANU...

Jul 23, 2015 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Jul 23, 2015 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANU...

Jul 23, 2015 Wheels 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANU...

Jul 22, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK BROKEN LOOSE FROM A SPOT WELD ON 2004 SIENNA XLE VAN. TOYOTA ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, NV003-07 REVISED ON IT. TOYOTA WILL ONLY FIX IT FOR 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. BECAUSE IT IS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THEIR LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE REMEDY IS TO...

Jul 22, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK BROKEN LOOSE FROM A SPOT WELD ON 2004 SIENNA XLE VAN. TOYOTA ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, NV003-07 REVISED ON IT. TOYOTA WILL ONLY FIX IT FOR 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. BECAUSE IT IS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THEIR LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE REMEDY IS TO...

Jul 10, 2015 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 10, 2015 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

SPARE TIRE SUPPORT RUSTED AND SPARE TIRE FELL INTO ROAD.

Jul 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

SPARE TIRE SUPPORT RUSTED AND SPARE TIRE FELL INTO ROAD.

Jun 28, 2015 Power Train 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 28, 2015 Service Brakes 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 28, 2015 Steering 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 28, 2015 Power Train 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 28, 2015 Service Brakes 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 28, 2015 Steering 61,250 mi

THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, PN# 89245-08011 FAILED. THE VAN CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 23 MPH. THE BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY OVER 23 MPH AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATE. THE STEERING SEEMS STRANGE (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON) BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VAN IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. ...

Jun 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

NOTICED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR HAD 2 OF 3 BOLTS MISSING. WENT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHEN SERVICE PERSONNEL SAID IT WAS A BODY SHOP ISSUE AND THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT. THEREFORE, NO RECORD OF THE INCIDENT IN THEIR SYSTEM EITHER. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE 2 MISSING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN ...

Jun 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

NOTICED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR HAD 2 OF 3 BOLTS MISSING. WENT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHEN SERVICE PERSONNEL SAID IT WAS A BODY SHOP ISSUE AND THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT. THEREFORE, NO RECORD OF THE INCIDENT IN THEIR SYSTEM EITHER. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE 2 MISSING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN ...

Jun 10, 2015 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE SPARE TIRE CABLE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 10, 2015 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE SPARE TIRE CABLE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 10, 2015 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE SPARE TIRE CABLE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 10, 2015 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE SPARE TIRE CABLE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

May 26, 2015 Wheels

WHAT GOOD IS HAVING AN AUTO RECALLED IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? I AM REFERRING TO THE SPARE TIRE STORAGE CABLES THAT HAVE BEEN IN A RECALLED STATE SINCE 2010 AND HAS STILL NOT BEEN CORRECTED. I FEEL THAT BOTH THE TOYOTA MOTOR CAR COMPANY AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAVE LET ME DOWN O...

May 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A LONGSTANDING ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

May 26, 2015 Wheels

WHAT GOOD IS HAVING AN AUTO RECALLED IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM? I AM REFERRING TO THE SPARE TIRE STORAGE CABLES THAT HAVE BEEN IN A RECALLED STATE SINCE 2010 AND HAS STILL NOT BEEN CORRECTED. I FEEL THAT BOTH THE TOYOTA MOTOR CAR COMPANY AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAVE LET ME DOWN O...

May 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A LONGSTANDING ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

May 22, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

May 22, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

May 5, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

May 5, 2015 Wheels 140,000 mi

CAMPAIGN 14V273000 (SPARE TIRE CABLE CORROSION) WAS INITIATED IN MAY 2014. IT'S NOW A YEAR LATER AND THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX, NOR HAS TOYOTA EVEN PROVIDED A DATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A PERMANENT FIX. THE INTERIM FIX I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH FOR THE PAST YEAR WAS TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER ...

May 5, 2015 Tires 140,000 mi

CAMPAIGN 14V273000 (SPARE TIRE CABLE CORROSION) WAS INITIATED IN MAY 2014. IT'S NOW A YEAR LATER AND THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX, NOR HAS TOYOTA EVEN PROVIDED A DATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A PERMANENT FIX. THE INTERIM FIX I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH FOR THE PAST YEAR WAS TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER ...

May 5, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

May 5, 2015 Wheels 140,000 mi

CAMPAIGN 14V273000 (SPARE TIRE CABLE CORROSION) WAS INITIATED IN MAY 2014. IT'S NOW A YEAR LATER AND THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX, NOR HAS TOYOTA EVEN PROVIDED A DATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A PERMANENT FIX. THE INTERIM FIX I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH FOR THE PAST YEAR WAS TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER ...

May 5, 2015 Tires 140,000 mi

CAMPAIGN 14V273000 (SPARE TIRE CABLE CORROSION) WAS INITIATED IN MAY 2014. IT'S NOW A YEAR LATER AND THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX, NOR HAS TOYOTA EVEN PROVIDED A DATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A PERMANENT FIX. THE INTERIM FIX I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH FOR THE PAST YEAR WAS TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER ...

May 1, 2015 Wheels 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EMAIL WE SENT TO TOYOTA. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. REQUEST YOUR HELP TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THANK YOU, EMAIL: "12/12/14 WE HAD THE TEMPORARY REMEDY FOR THE 2004 SIENNA SPARE TIRE RECALL (#E1S) DONE AT YOUR DEALERSHIP OC...

May 1, 2015 Tires 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EMAIL WE SENT TO TOYOTA. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. REQUEST YOUR HELP TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THANK YOU, EMAIL: "12/12/14 WE HAD THE TEMPORARY REMEDY FOR THE 2004 SIENNA SPARE TIRE RECALL (#E1S) DONE AT YOUR DEALERSHIP OC...

May 1, 2015 Wheels 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EMAIL WE SENT TO TOYOTA. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. REQUEST YOUR HELP TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THANK YOU, EMAIL: "12/12/14 WE HAD THE TEMPORARY REMEDY FOR THE 2004 SIENNA SPARE TIRE RECALL (#E1S) DONE AT YOUR DEALERSHIP OC...

May 1, 2015 Tires 130,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EMAIL WE SENT TO TOYOTA. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. REQUEST YOUR HELP TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THANK YOU, EMAIL: "12/12/14 WE HAD THE TEMPORARY REMEDY FOR THE 2004 SIENNA SPARE TIRE RECALL (#E1S) DONE AT YOUR DEALERSHIP OC...

Apr 27, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Apr 27, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Apr 25, 2015 Power Train 121,482 mi

RADIATOR FAILURE RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. I NOTICED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAD SOME BELT NOISE THAT GOT WORSE. THE VAN WAS DUE FOR A WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT CHANGE. LATER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ HIGH AND AFTER CHECKING THE FLUIDS NO...

Apr 25, 2015 Engine 121,482 mi

RADIATOR FAILURE RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. I NOTICED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAD SOME BELT NOISE THAT GOT WORSE. THE VAN WAS DUE FOR A WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT CHANGE. LATER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ HIGH AND AFTER CHECKING THE FLUIDS NO...

Apr 25, 2015 Power Train 121,482 mi

RADIATOR FAILURE RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. I NOTICED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAD SOME BELT NOISE THAT GOT WORSE. THE VAN WAS DUE FOR A WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT CHANGE. LATER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ HIGH AND AFTER CHECKING THE FLUIDS NO...

Apr 25, 2015 Engine 121,482 mi

RADIATOR FAILURE RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. I NOTICED MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAD SOME BELT NOISE THAT GOT WORSE. THE VAN WAS DUE FOR A WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT CHANGE. LATER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ HIGH AND AFTER CHECKING THE FLUIDS NO...

Apr 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS ACTIVATED AND THE WINDOW FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Apr 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS ACTIVATED AND THE WINDOW FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Apr 9, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE FAILED TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DOOR TO CLOSE OR SWING OPEN ABRUPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

Apr 9, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE FAILED TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DOOR TO CLOSE OR SWING OPEN ABRUPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

Apr 7, 2015 Steering 118,500 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A HIGHWAY ONTO A SIDE STREET; MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE AND HUB CAP SCRAPED THE CURB WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF, MAKING THE TURN DIFFICULT. THE STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS CHECKED AND WAS WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE; WE TOPPED IT OFF ANYWAY, IN CASE THA...

Apr 7, 2015 Steering 118,500 mi

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A HIGHWAY ONTO A SIDE STREET; MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE AND HUB CAP SCRAPED THE CURB WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF, MAKING THE TURN DIFFICULT. THE STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS CHECKED AND WAS WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE; WE TOPPED IT OFF ANYWAY, IN CASE THA...

Apr 1, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS AND THE DEALER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AS A TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Apr 1, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS AND THE DEALER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AS A TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 31, 2015 Structure 60,695 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR'S STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE AROUND 2012, WITH ONLY 60,095 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR BECAME UNWIELDY AND DID NOT "CHECK" ITSELF WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING, WHICH RESULTED IN BRUISED LEGS, BUT NO SERIOUS INJURIES (THUS FAR). MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN PUYALLUP, WA INDICATED IT ...

Mar 31, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I'M MERELY DOCUMENTING THAT FROM THE MOMENT MY REAR DOOR STRUTS WERE REPLACED IN 2012 DUE TO A RECALL, THEY HAVE NOT WORKED WELL. THEY CONTINUE TO GET WORSE. NOW IN COLD WEATHER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO KEEP THE DOOR UP AT ALL. APPARENTLY THERE IS NO RECALL TO FIX THE BOTCHED INITIAL RECALL.

Mar 31, 2015 Structure 60,695 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR'S STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE AROUND 2012, WITH ONLY 60,095 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR BECAME UNWIELDY AND DID NOT "CHECK" ITSELF WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING, WHICH RESULTED IN BRUISED LEGS, BUT NO SERIOUS INJURIES (THUS FAR). MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN PUYALLUP, WA INDICATED IT ...

Mar 31, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I'M MERELY DOCUMENTING THAT FROM THE MOMENT MY REAR DOOR STRUTS WERE REPLACED IN 2012 DUE TO A RECALL, THEY HAVE NOT WORKED WELL. THEY CONTINUE TO GET WORSE. NOW IN COLD WEATHER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO KEEP THE DOOR UP AT ALL. APPARENTLY THERE IS NO RECALL TO FIX THE BOTCHED INITIAL RECALL.

Mar 30, 2015 Structure 136,000 mi

AFTER OPENING THE REAR DRIVER SLIDER, THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED.... CAN NOT GET THE DOOR TO STAY CLOSED.. BROUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY TO A DEALERSHIP, THEY GOT IT TO LATCH, BUT DRIVING HOME THE SLIDER COMPLETELY OPENED. THANKFULLY ONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 30, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD, THE CAR CAREENED TO THE RIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY BECAME ENGAGED AND OUR CAR WAS FORCED TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING, THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE A SINGULAR INCIDENT. HOWEVER, ABOU...

Mar 30, 2015 Structure 136,000 mi

AFTER OPENING THE REAR DRIVER SLIDER, THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED.... CAN NOT GET THE DOOR TO STAY CLOSED.. BROUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY TO A DEALERSHIP, THEY GOT IT TO LATCH, BUT DRIVING HOME THE SLIDER COMPLETELY OPENED. THANKFULLY ONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 30, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD, THE CAR CAREENED TO THE RIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM SUDDENLY BECAME ENGAGED AND OUR CAR WAS FORCED TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING, THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE A SINGULAR INCIDENT. HOWEVER, ABOU...

Mar 23, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED ...

Mar 23, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED ...

Mar 23, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED ...

Mar 23, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED ...

Mar 21, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 21, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 21, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 21, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 21, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 21, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

AT VARYING RATES OF SPEED, ON DRY ROADS, MY VAN'S VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL ICONS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, THE ACCELERATION WILL CEASE AND THE BRAKES WILL PUMP 2-4 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WILL STICK. ORIGINALLY, THIS OCCURRED ONLY ON ROADS THAT CURVED HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS INCREA...

Mar 20, 2015 Structure 98,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD HAS FAILED ON THE HINGE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO EXTEND BEYOND THE INTENDED RANGE OF MOTION. *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Structure 98,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD HAS FAILED ON THE HINGE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO EXTEND BEYOND THE INTENDED RANGE OF MOTION. *TR

Mar 17, 2015 Steering 114,553 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING, IT PULLS BACK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION IN A JERKING MOTION. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTLY AT EVERY TURN AND ANTICIPATE THE JERKING OF THE WHEEL SO I DO NOT CROSS OVER TO THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD OR OFF TH...

Mar 17, 2015 Steering 114,553 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING, IT PULLS BACK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION IN A JERKING MOTION. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTLY AT EVERY TURN AND ANTICIPATE THE JERKING OF THE WHEEL SO I DO NOT CROSS OVER TO THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD OR OFF TH...

Mar 16, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Mar 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 155,247 mi

REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL GLASS FELL OFF VAN WHEN POWER WINDOW WAS OPENED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE GLASS WINDOW DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Mar 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 155,247 mi

REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL GLASS FELL OFF VAN WHEN POWER WINDOW WAS OPENED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE GLASS WINDOW DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Steering 59,510 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE A NOISY STEERING AND STIFF STEERING IN COLD WEATHER WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Steering 59,510 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE A NOISY STEERING AND STIFF STEERING IN COLD WEATHER WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 9, 2015 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF MY SIENNA 2004, CRAKING ALL OVER (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL). FOLLOWING THE SAME LINES OF THE DESIGN. MY MINIVAN HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TR -THIS CAN PROVOQUE THE AIR BAGS INSIDE THE DASH ICAN BEE LOOSE IN ANY MOMENT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. -ALL THE ELECTRIC WIRE ...

Mar 9, 2015 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD OF MY SIENNA 2004, CRAKING ALL OVER (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL). FOLLOWING THE SAME LINES OF THE DESIGN. MY MINIVAN HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TR -THIS CAN PROVOQUE THE AIR BAGS INSIDE THE DASH ICAN BEE LOOSE IN ANY MOMENT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. -ALL THE ELECTRIC WIRE ...

Mar 9, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING REGULARLY FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS: TRACTION CONTROL SEIZES CONTROL OF CAR WHEN TRAVELING ANYWHERE FROM 35-65MPH, BUT IT HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH. THE CAR IS USUALLY ON A GRADUAL CURVE BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHTAWA...

Mar 9, 2015 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF MY SIENNA 2004, CRAKING ALL OVER (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL). FOLLOWING THE SAME LINES OF THE DESIGN. MY MINIVAN HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TR -THIS CAN PROVOQUE THE AIR BAGS INSIDE THE DASH ICAN BEE LOOSE IN ANY MOMENT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. -ALL THE ELECTRIC WIRE ...

Mar 9, 2015 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD OF MY SIENNA 2004, CRAKING ALL OVER (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL). FOLLOWING THE SAME LINES OF THE DESIGN. MY MINIVAN HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TR -THIS CAN PROVOQUE THE AIR BAGS INSIDE THE DASH ICAN BEE LOOSE IN ANY MOMENT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. -ALL THE ELECTRIC WIRE ...

Mar 9, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING REGULARLY FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS: TRACTION CONTROL SEIZES CONTROL OF CAR WHEN TRAVELING ANYWHERE FROM 35-65MPH, BUT IT HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH. THE CAR IS USUALLY ON A GRADUAL CURVE BUT IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHTAWA...

Mar 6, 2015 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD HAD FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO CRACK AND MOVE OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HINGES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WELDED. T...

Mar 6, 2015 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD HAD FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO CRACK AND MOVE OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HINGES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WELDED. T...

Mar 4, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR SLIDING AUTOMATIC DOOR'S CABLE FRAYED. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY STATED THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IT WOULD BE COVERED AT NO CHARGE. I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NEEDED AND MADE OUR WAY AROUND THE ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO SELL THE VAN BUT NOW I AM TOLD IT...

Mar 4, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR SLIDING AUTOMATIC DOOR'S CABLE FRAYED. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY STATED THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IT WOULD BE COVERED AT NO CHARGE. I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NEEDED AND MADE OUR WAY AROUND THE ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO SELL THE VAN BUT NOW I AM TOLD IT...

Mar 2, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

TOYOTA DEALER (VICTORY TOYOTA OF CANTON , 46352 MICHIGAN AV, CANTON, MI 48188) FAILED TO FIX THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY THAT A SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND PROMISED TO CALL ONCE THE NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS AND THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TOYOTA DEALER (VICTORY TOYOTA OF CANTON , 46352 MICHIGAN AV, CANTON, MI 48188) FAILED TO FIX THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY THAT A SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND PROMISED TO CALL ONCE THE NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS AND THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Mar 2, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

TOYOTA DEALER (VICTORY TOYOTA OF CANTON , 46352 MICHIGAN AV, CANTON, MI 48188) FAILED TO FIX THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY THAT A SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND PROMISED TO CALL ONCE THE NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS AND THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TOYOTA DEALER (VICTORY TOYOTA OF CANTON , 46352 MICHIGAN AV, CANTON, MI 48188) FAILED TO FIX THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY THAT A SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND PROMISED TO CALL ONCE THE NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS AND THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Feb 24, 2015 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY ABL...

Feb 24, 2015 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY ABL...

Feb 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 107,550 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED 2/18/15. WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES IN DRY CONDITIONS (USUALLY ON DOWNHILL ANGLED TURN) CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, ACTIVATION OF FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED FROM MY HANDS (RESULTING IN TRANSIENT OVE...

Feb 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 107,550 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED 2/18/15. WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES IN DRY CONDITIONS (USUALLY ON DOWNHILL ANGLED TURN) CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, ACTIVATION OF FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED FROM MY HANDS (RESULTING IN TRANSIENT OVE...

Feb 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 107,550 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED 2/18/15. WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES IN DRY CONDITIONS (USUALLY ON DOWNHILL ANGLED TURN) CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, ACTIVATION OF FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED FROM MY HANDS (RESULTING IN TRANSIENT OVE...

Feb 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 107,550 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED 2/18/15. WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES IN DRY CONDITIONS (USUALLY ON DOWNHILL ANGLED TURN) CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, ACTIVATION OF FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED FROM MY HANDS (RESULTING IN TRANSIENT OVE...

Feb 19, 2015 Service Brakes 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 19, 2015 Engine 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 19, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 19, 2015 Service Brakes 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 19, 2015 Engine 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 19, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 120 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 AND IT WAS CLOSE TO 25 OR SO. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 40 MPH WITH ENGINE TEMP STILL SLIGHTLY ABOVE COLD(NOT AT OPTIMAL WHICH IS ALMOST HALF WAY) AND SLOWED DOWN BY USING GENTLE BRAKES(NOT HARD BRAKES). JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP, THERE IS ...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE HATCHBACK, IT FAILED TO FULLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE LID IN ORDER FOR IT TO FULLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE HATCHBACK, IT FAILED TO FULLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE LID IN ORDER FOR IT TO FULLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE HATCHBACK, IT FAILED TO FULLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE LID IN ORDER FOR IT TO FULLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE HATCHBACK, IT FAILED TO FULLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE LID IN ORDER FOR IT TO FULLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT...

Feb 9, 2015 Structure 230,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE MINIVAN TO DROP OFF THE CHILDREN AT DAYCARE, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR WAS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY BUT AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BUTTON THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTO...

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 230,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE MINIVAN TO DROP OFF THE CHILDREN AT DAYCARE, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR WAS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY BUT AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BUTTON THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTO...

Feb 9, 2015 Structure 230,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE MINIVAN TO DROP OFF THE CHILDREN AT DAYCARE, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR WAS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY BUT AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BUTTON THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTO...

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 230,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE MINIVAN TO DROP OFF THE CHILDREN AT DAYCARE, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR WAS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY BUT AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE BUTTON THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTO...

Feb 6, 2015 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER TOOK THE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE TIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STAT...

Feb 6, 2015 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER TOOK THE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE TIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STAT...

Feb 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 91,222 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA MOTORS SALES, U.S.A., INC. SERVICE. TOYOTA ISSUED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL #A9E BACK IN 2010 ABOUT A SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. THE REMEDY FOR IT WAS APPLIED TO MY CAR ON 10/26/2010 AT MILLER TOYOTA IN MANASSAS, VA. I THOUGHT IT WAS OVER. IN JUNE 2014 I RECEIVED A...

Feb 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other 91,222 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA MOTORS SALES, U.S.A., INC. SERVICE. TOYOTA ISSUED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL #A9E BACK IN 2010 ABOUT A SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. THE REMEDY FOR IT WAS APPLIED TO MY CAR ON 10/26/2010 AT MILLER TOYOTA IN MANASSAS, VA. I THOUGHT IT WAS OVER. IN JUNE 2014 I RECEIVED A...

Feb 2, 2015 Structure 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR EMITTED A LOUD NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE DOOR AND FOUND THAT THE WELDED AREA WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Feb 2, 2015 Wheels

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Feb 2, 2015 Structure 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR EMITTED A LOUD NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE DOOR AND FOUND THAT THE WELDED AREA WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE...

Feb 2, 2015 Wheels

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 106,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT MY 04 SIENNA IS VERY HAD TO STEER, IT SEEMS THAT STEERING IS GETTING STUCK IF I TRY TO CHANGE LANE I HAVE TO PULL STEERING. *TR

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 106,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT MY 04 SIENNA IS VERY HAD TO STEER, IT SEEMS THAT STEERING IS GETTING STUCK IF I TRY TO CHANGE LANE I HAVE TO PULL STEERING. *TR

Jan 27, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,500 mi

DRIVING ALONG ON 210 FREEWAY EAST BOUND IN PASADENA DOING 60, THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKED IN, THE VAN BRAKED, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON WITH A BEEPING SOUND, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERED AND CAR LOST POWER. LASTED ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND THEN BACK TO NORMAL. COULD HAVE BEEN...

Jan 27, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE SLIDING TRACK WAS LUBRICATED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

Jan 27, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,500 mi

DRIVING ALONG ON 210 FREEWAY EAST BOUND IN PASADENA DOING 60, THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKED IN, THE VAN BRAKED, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON WITH A BEEPING SOUND, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERED AND CAR LOST POWER. LASTED ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND THEN BACK TO NORMAL. COULD HAVE BEEN...

Jan 27, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE SLIDING TRACK WAS LUBRICATED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

Jan 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE CURB, AND WAS STOPPED BY A PILE OF SNOW. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE CURB, AND WAS STOPPED BY A PILE OF SNOW. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 21, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD STARTED DEVELOPING CRACKS AND STARTED TO GET MUSHY. THE CONDITION HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND THERE ARE NOW MAJOR CRACKS OVER THE SPOT WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS COULD TURN PARTS OF THE DASHBOARD INTO MISSI...

Jan 21, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD STARTED DEVELOPING CRACKS AND STARTED TO GET MUSHY. THE CONDITION HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AND THERE ARE NOW MAJOR CRACKS OVER THE SPOT WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS COULD TURN PARTS OF THE DASHBOARD INTO MISSI...

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags 70,000 mi

CRACKS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD AROUND WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. I'M CONCERNED THAT SHARDS OF PLASTIC MAY BE EJECTED TOWARD OCCUPANTS AND INJURE THEM IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags 70,000 mi

CRACKS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD AROUND WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. I'M CONCERNED THAT SHARDS OF PLASTIC MAY BE EJECTED TOWARD OCCUPANTS AND INJURE THEM IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. *TR

Jan 12, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

DASH BOARD HAS A CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SPEEDOMETER READING WENT TO 0. STOPPED COUNTING MILES AND CAR GOING ON 65 BUT SPEEDOMETER READS 0. ALSO GAS TANK LEVEL INDICATOR GOES FROM HALF TANK TO EMPTY AND...

Jan 12, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

DASH BOARD HAS A CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SPEEDOMETER READING WENT TO 0. STOPPED COUNTING MILES AND CAR GOING ON 65 BUT SPEEDOMETER READS 0. ALSO GAS TANK LEVEL INDICATOR GOES FROM HALF TANK TO EMPTY AND...

Jan 12, 2015 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

DASH BOARD HAS A CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SPEEDOMETER READING WENT TO 0. STOPPED COUNTING MILES AND CAR GOING ON 65 BUT SPEEDOMETER READS 0. ALSO GAS TANK LEVEL INDICATOR GOES FROM HALF TANK TO EMPTY AND...

Jan 12, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

DASH BOARD HAS A CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOTICED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SPEEDOMETER READING WENT TO 0. STOPPED COUNTING MILES AND CAR GOING ON 65 BUT SPEEDOMETER READS 0. ALSO GAS TANK LEVEL INDICATOR GOES FROM HALF TANK TO EMPTY AND...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 125,682 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ENTRY DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT IS OPENED AND CLOSED. AFTER LOOKING AT SEVERAL ON-LINE RESOURCES I FOUND IT IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY SPOT WELD WHERE THE DOOR CHECK STRAP ATTACHES TO THE DOOR. WHEN VIEWED YOU CAN SEE DOOR CHECK STRAP MOUNT MOVE AND FLEX AS THE DOOR IS OP...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 125,682 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ENTRY DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT IS OPENED AND CLOSED. AFTER LOOKING AT SEVERAL ON-LINE RESOURCES I FOUND IT IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY SPOT WELD WHERE THE DOOR CHECK STRAP ATTACHES TO THE DOOR. WHEN VIEWED YOU CAN SEE DOOR CHECK STRAP MOUNT MOVE AND FLEX AS THE DOOR IS OP...

Jan 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

THE DOORS OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FREEZE SHUT AND HAVE DONE SO SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2003!! IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS IF THERE IS EVER AN EMERGENCY, MY KIDS CANNOT GET OUT AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL CANNOT GET IN! I AM FINALLY WRITING ABOUT THIS NOW AS MY KIDS' GRANDFATHER IS ABSOLUTELY W...

Jan 1, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

THE DOORS OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FREEZE SHUT AND HAVE DONE SO SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2003!! IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS IF THERE IS EVER AN EMERGENCY, MY KIDS CANNOT GET OUT AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL CANNOT GET IN! I AM FINALLY WRITING ABOUT THIS NOW AS MY KIDS' GRANDFATHER IS ABSOLUTELY W...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

DRIVERS DOOR SHELL RIPPED FROM THE DOOR CHECK MOUNT WHEN OPENING. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR PREVIOUSLY MADE LOUD SNAP NOISE, FOUND PROBLEM, CHECK MOUNT WAS REPLACED IN APR 2012 AT 43500MI. MID DEC 2014 SAME NOISE RETURNED, ONLY THIS TIME, THE DOOR SHELL RIPPED AND SWUNG VERY WIDE OPEN FROM A LIGHT...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

DRIVERS DOOR SHELL RIPPED FROM THE DOOR CHECK MOUNT WHEN OPENING. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR PREVIOUSLY MADE LOUD SNAP NOISE, FOUND PROBLEM, CHECK MOUNT WAS REPLACED IN APR 2012 AT 43500MI. MID DEC 2014 SAME NOISE RETURNED, ONLY THIS TIME, THE DOOR SHELL RIPPED AND SWUNG VERY WIDE OPEN FROM A LIGHT...

Dec 27, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO BRAKE. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND A BEEPING NOISE STARTED GOING OFF. THIS CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR, BUT AS I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WITH THE SKID ...

Dec 27, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO BRAKE. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND A BEEPING NOISE STARTED GOING OFF. THIS CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR, BUT AS I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WITH THE SKID ...

Dec 26, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOORS DO NOT FUNCTION. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN ONE AND THE OTHER ONLY FROM OUTSIDE. I BROUGHT THIS IN AFTER THE CABLE SNAPPED AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL ON THE CABLE WAS ONLY GOOD UP TO 100000 MILES NOT THE 150000 I HAD. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT WAS AN OLD CAR WHAT DID I EXPECT. I WOULD LIKE...

Dec 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 26, 2014 Service Brakes 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 26, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC DOORS DO NOT FUNCTION. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN ONE AND THE OTHER ONLY FROM OUTSIDE. I BROUGHT THIS IN AFTER THE CABLE SNAPPED AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL ON THE CABLE WAS ONLY GOOD UP TO 100000 MILES NOT THE 150000 I HAD. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT WAS AN OLD CAR WHAT DID I EXPECT. I WOULD LIKE...

Dec 26, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 26, 2014 Service Brakes 155,495 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE VSC ENGAGES, WITHOUT WARNING, ON SMOOTH, DRY ROADS AND WHEN CORNERING OR NEGOTIATING A CURVE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS UNTIL THE FIRST INCIDENT IN LATE OCT. 2014. WE DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH...

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SIENNA IN FOR TWO RECALLS TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP LAST SATURDAY. UPON DOING THEIR STANDARD INSPECTION ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME OF A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH A CORRODED UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT THAT COULD SEIZE. I DECLINED THIS SERVICE AND A...

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2004 SIENNA IN FOR TWO RECALLS TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP LAST SATURDAY. UPON DOING THEIR STANDARD INSPECTION ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME OF A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH A CORRODED UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT THAT COULD SEIZE. I DECLINED THIS SERVICE AND A...

Dec 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2014 Steering 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2014 Service Brakes 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2014 Steering 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2014 Service Brakes 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING AND ALARMS HEARD. ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND I FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED LIKE IT WAS HYDROPLANING ON A DRY HIGHWAY. CALLED OUR REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED AND RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE HISTORY...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 182,000 mi

CAN NOT CLOSE REAR SLIDING DOOR OR DRIVER IT HAS 2 LATCHES THE FRONT ONE LOCKS AND THE REAR ONE DOES NOT BECAUSE OF THE WELD BRAKING LOOSE ALSO THE REAR HATCH DOOR WHERE THE LATCH HOLDS ON THE BRACKET THE WELD CAME LOOSE CAN NOT KEEP DOOR CLOSED I TOOK IT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT NO RECALL HA...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 182,000 mi

CAN NOT CLOSE REAR SLIDING DOOR OR DRIVER IT HAS 2 LATCHES THE FRONT ONE LOCKS AND THE REAR ONE DOES NOT BECAUSE OF THE WELD BRAKING LOOSE ALSO THE REAR HATCH DOOR WHERE THE LATCH HOLDS ON THE BRACKET THE WELD CAME LOOSE CAN NOT KEEP DOOR CLOSED I TOOK IT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT NO RECALL HA...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 180,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT DURING COLD WEATHER, HANDLE OF SLIDING DOOR PULLED RIGHT OFF DURING COLD WEATHER. IN A CAR ACCIDENT THE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEATS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SAFELY AND QUICKLY PULLED OUT OF THE CAR. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE DOOR HANDLE PULLED OFF. WE REPAIRED THE HANDLE O...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 180,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT DURING COLD WEATHER, HANDLE OF SLIDING DOOR PULLED RIGHT OFF DURING COLD WEATHER. IN A CAR ACCIDENT THE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEATS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SAFELY AND QUICKLY PULLED OUT OF THE CAR. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE DOOR HANDLE PULLED OFF. WE REPAIRED THE HANDLE O...

Dec 7, 2014 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DRIVERS SEATBELT FOLD OVER AND BECOMES STUCK IN ITS RETRACTION SLOT. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. I NEED TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEATBELT. UNABLE TO FIX BY SELF. I THEN NEED TO TAKE TO DEALER OR MECHANIC TO HAVE SEATBELT UNTWISTED. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST 3-5 YEARS. [INTERNET SEAR...

Dec 7, 2014 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DRIVERS SEATBELT FOLD OVER AND BECOMES STUCK IN ITS RETRACTION SLOT. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. I NEED TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEATBELT. UNABLE TO FIX BY SELF. I THEN NEED TO TAKE TO DEALER OR MECHANIC TO HAVE SEATBELT UNTWISTED. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST 3-5 YEARS. [INTERNET SEAR...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 112,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS FAULTY. IT FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE MY KIDS PLUS NEIGHBOR KIDS HOME WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY CONCERN. NOW, ONLY A STRONG ADULT CAN GET THE DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED. ALSO, THE CENTER HINGE ON THE DOOR IS F...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 112,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS FAULTY. IT FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE MY KIDS PLUS NEIGHBOR KIDS HOME WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY CONCERN. NOW, ONLY A STRONG ADULT CAN GET THE DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED. ALSO, THE CENTER HINGE ON THE DOOR IS F...

Nov 23, 2014 Steering 148,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE STEERING WAS BINDING, REQUIRING AN INCREASED EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM NEUTRAL OR RETURN TO NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID. IT WAS FINE. I LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND REALIZED THAT THIS HAS B...

Nov 23, 2014 Steering 148,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE STEERING WAS BINDING, REQUIRING AN INCREASED EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM NEUTRAL OR RETURN TO NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID. IT WAS FINE. I LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND REALIZED THAT THIS HAS B...

Nov 22, 2014 Steering 245,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A U-TURN THE STEERING DID NOT RECOVER TO STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. THE STEERING FELT LIKE IT WAS BINDING. THE VEHICLE KEPT TURNING, LEAVING THE ROAD SURFACE, ALMOST STRIKING A STONE WALL. NOTHING WAS HIT. MORE EFFORT THAN NORMAL WAS NEEDED TO CORRECT THE STEERING. AIR TEMP. APPROX. 20F. ...

Nov 22, 2014 Steering 245,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A U-TURN THE STEERING DID NOT RECOVER TO STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. THE STEERING FELT LIKE IT WAS BINDING. THE VEHICLE KEPT TURNING, LEAVING THE ROAD SURFACE, ALMOST STRIKING A STONE WALL. NOTHING WAS HIT. MORE EFFORT THAN NORMAL WAS NEEDED TO CORRECT THE STEERING. AIR TEMP. APPROX. 20F. ...

Nov 21, 2014 Steering 143,339 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER SITTNG FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE S...

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 143,339 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER SITTNG FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE S...

Nov 21, 2014 Steering 143,339 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER SITTNG FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE S...

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 143,339 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER SITTNG FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE S...

Nov 11, 2014 Steering

THIS IS MOST LIKELY A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET IT FIXED, AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIME, INCLUDING A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PROBLEM: VERY UNPREDICTABLE TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM WHICH IS GETTING WORSE. WHETHER DRIVING DOWN THE INTERS...

Nov 11, 2014 Steering

THIS IS MOST LIKELY A KNOWN PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET IT FIXED, AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIME, INCLUDING A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PROBLEM: VERY UNPREDICTABLE TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM WHICH IS GETTING WORSE. WHETHER DRIVING DOWN THE INTERS...

Nov 5, 2014 Steering 145,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE 11/09/2011 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. THE BELTS HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND THE STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN SIENNA MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALL ...

Nov 5, 2014 Power Train 145,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE 11/09/2011 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. THE BELTS HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND THE STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN SIENNA MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALL ...

Nov 5, 2014 Steering 145,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE 11/09/2011 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. THE BELTS HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND THE STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN SIENNA MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALL ...

Nov 5, 2014 Power Train 145,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE 11/09/2011 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. THE BELTS HAVE BEEN SQUEALING AND THE STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN SIENNA MODELS BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALL ...

Oct 29, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 29, 2014 Steering 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 29, 2014 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 29, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 29, 2014 Steering 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 29, 2014 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

IN THE EARLY SUMMER OF 2013, I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I-15, APPROX 5 MINUTES TO ST. GEORGE, UTAH ON A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR DAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE AND THE YELLOW SKID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BEEPING SOUND ALARMED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN--I NO LONGER HAVE CONTROL OVER ACCELERATI...

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS TWO ELECTRIC SIDE DOORS, MOVE THE TWO WIRES RUNNING OUT THE DOOR. IN STATES WHERE A LOT OF SNOW, SALT DESTROYS THE CABLES AND THEY BREAK EASILY. WHEN I TRY TO BUY THE CABLES, IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE THE TOYOTA DEALER ONLY SELL THE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS TWO ELECTRIC SIDE DOORS, MOVE THE TWO WIRES RUNNING OUT THE DOOR. IN STATES WHERE A LOT OF SNOW, SALT DESTROYS THE CABLES AND THEY BREAK EASILY. WHEN I TRY TO BUY THE CABLES, IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE THE TOYOTA DEALER ONLY SELL THE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 25, 2014 Structure 52,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKS STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS GARAGE KEPT. THE CRACKS HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPAND AND BRANCH OUT ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE DASHBOARD. I FEAR THAT IN AN CRASH THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION GIVEN THE STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS IN THE SURROUNDING DASH. *TR

Oct 25, 2014 Structure 52,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKS STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS GARAGE KEPT. THE CRACKS HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPAND AND BRANCH OUT ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE DASHBOARD. I FEAR THAT IN AN CRASH THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION GIVEN THE STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS IN THE SURROUNDING DASH. *TR

Oct 23, 2014 Structure 144,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS ALL OVER IT. READING ONLINE, I NOTICE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. WE BROUGHT THE VAN USED AND NOTICE SMALL CRACKS. AS THE YEARS PAST THE CRACK ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE. IT SEEM THAT IT WOULD CAUSE A HAZARD IF THE AIR BAGS EVER WENT OFF AS IT WOULD THR...

Oct 23, 2014 Structure 144,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS ALL OVER IT. READING ONLINE, I NOTICE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. WE BROUGHT THE VAN USED AND NOTICE SMALL CRACKS. AS THE YEARS PAST THE CRACK ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE. IT SEEM THAT IT WOULD CAUSE A HAZARD IF THE AIR BAGS EVER WENT OFF AS IT WOULD THR...

Oct 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Oct 22, 2014 Traction Control System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Oct 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC ACTIVATES, THE BRAKES ENGAGES, THE CARS SLOWS DOWN AND IT MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN 10 TIMES. MIND YOU ITS ON A DRY SURFACE AND NO CURVES. VERY SCARY I DRIVE IT WITH NOBODY INSIDE JUST IN CASE... THANKS *TR

Oct 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 14,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC ACTIVATES, THE BRAKES ENGAGES, THE CARS SLOWS DOWN AND IT MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN 10 TIMES. MIND YOU ITS ON A DRY SURFACE AND NO CURVES. VERY SCARY I DRIVE IT WITH NOBODY INSIDE JUST IN CASE... THANKS *TR

Oct 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Oct 22, 2014 Traction Control System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Oct 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC ACTIVATES, THE BRAKES ENGAGES, THE CARS SLOWS DOWN AND IT MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN 10 TIMES. MIND YOU ITS ON A DRY SURFACE AND NO CURVES. VERY SCARY I DRIVE IT WITH NOBODY INSIDE JUST IN CASE... THANKS *TR

Oct 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 14,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC ACTIVATES, THE BRAKES ENGAGES, THE CARS SLOWS DOWN AND IT MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN 10 TIMES. MIND YOU ITS ON A DRY SURFACE AND NO CURVES. VERY SCARY I DRIVE IT WITH NOBODY INSIDE JUST IN CASE... THANKS *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Steering 76,500 mi

STEERING IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS VERY TIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. THE PROBLEM APPEARED LAST SPRING, WHILE IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE. STEERING IMPROVED DURING THE WARM SUMMER MONTHS. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS COOL AGAIN, THE STEERING PROBLEM HAS RETURNED, BUT WORSE....

Oct 21, 2014 Steering 76,500 mi

STEERING IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS VERY TIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. THE PROBLEM APPEARED LAST SPRING, WHILE IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE. STEERING IMPROVED DURING THE WARM SUMMER MONTHS. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS COOL AGAIN, THE STEERING PROBLEM HAS RETURNED, BUT WORSE....

Oct 9, 2014 Structure 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK DOOR FAILED TO STAY IN PLACE, IMPACTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE AP...

Oct 9, 2014 Structure 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK DOOR FAILED TO STAY IN PLACE, IMPACTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE AP...

Sep 20, 2014 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT GOT STUCK IN LOOSE CONDITION SO IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TR

Sep 20, 2014 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT GOT STUCK IN LOOSE CONDITION SO IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 148,473 mi

THE METAL CORD THAT IS PART OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MECHANISM FRAYED. THIS MORNING, THE DOOR WOULD TRY TO AUTO CLOSE BUT IT GOT HUNG UP AND RETURNED TO FULL OPEN POSITION. WE TURNED OFF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FEATURE AND ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO CLOSE IT MANU...

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 148,473 mi

THE METAL CORD THAT IS PART OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MECHANISM FRAYED. THIS MORNING, THE DOOR WOULD TRY TO AUTO CLOSE BUT IT GOT HUNG UP AND RETURNED TO FULL OPEN POSITION. WE TURNED OFF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FEATURE AND ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO CLOSE IT MANU...

Aug 27, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN SECOND GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READ THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN SECOND GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READ THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. TH...

Aug 26, 2014 Service Brakes 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 26, 2014 Steering 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 26, 2014 Service Brakes 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 26, 2014 Steering 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 139,500 mi

IN THIS INITIAL INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVY ROAD AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30MPH. MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED, AS IF I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES, WHICH I WAS NOT, AND MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED. IN ADDITION THE VSC INDICATOR AND SYMBOL FLASHED ON MY DASHED AND BEEPED. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THIS H...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE ASSEMBLY WAS BADLY CORRODED. THIS OCCURRED DESPITE THE FACT, HE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON MUL...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE ASSEMBLY WAS BADLY CORRODED. THIS OCCURRED DESPITE THE FACT, HE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON MUL...

Aug 13, 2014 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE DEALER ST...

Aug 13, 2014 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE DEALER ST...

Aug 3, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,500 mi

ON CLEAR, DRY PAVEMENT AT MODERATE (50MPH -60 MPH) HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL HAS UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES ON BOTH SLIGHT BANKING TURNS AND ON STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF ROADWAY. PREVIOUS TO EACH INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER PREDICTABLE DRIVER CONTROL WITH NO SUDD...

Aug 3, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,500 mi

ON CLEAR, DRY PAVEMENT AT MODERATE (50MPH -60 MPH) HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL HAS UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES ON BOTH SLIGHT BANKING TURNS AND ON STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF ROADWAY. PREVIOUS TO EACH INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER PREDICTABLE DRIVER CONTROL WITH NO SUDD...

Aug 2, 2014 Structure 156,000 mi

WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE WELD-ON HINGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY IS BROKEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE PROBLEM WILL DETERIORATE IN THE COMING DAYS. THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY WHEN OPEN, POTENTIALLY HIT PEOPLE AND OTHER CARS NEA...

Aug 2, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 156,000 mi

WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE WELD-ON HINGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY IS BROKEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE PROBLEM WILL DETERIORATE IN THE COMING DAYS. THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY WHEN OPEN, POTENTIALLY HIT PEOPLE AND OTHER CARS NEA...

Aug 2, 2014 Structure 156,000 mi

WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE WELD-ON HINGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY IS BROKEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE PROBLEM WILL DETERIORATE IN THE COMING DAYS. THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY WHEN OPEN, POTENTIALLY HIT PEOPLE AND OTHER CARS NEA...

Aug 2, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 156,000 mi

WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR, THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE WELD-ON HINGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY IS BROKEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE PROBLEM WILL DETERIORATE IN THE COMING DAYS. THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY WHEN OPEN, POTENTIALLY HIT PEOPLE AND OTHER CARS NEA...

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 77,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE RESISTER FAILED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO SWING FULLY OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 77,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE RESISTER FAILED AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO SWING FULLY OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE WELD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE WELD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE WELD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE WELD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jul 25, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

COMPLAINED ABOUT NUMEROUS DASHBOARD CRACKS TO DEALER. DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE. DEALER REP GAVE ME THE TOYOTA HQ NUMBER TO CALL TO FILE A COMPLAINT. CALLED TOYOTA HQ ON 03/14/2014 AT 3:15 PM EST. EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH QUALITY AND POTENTIAL SAFETY FACTORS. ...

Jul 25, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

COMPLAINED ABOUT NUMEROUS DASHBOARD CRACKS TO DEALER. DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE. DEALER REP GAVE ME THE TOYOTA HQ NUMBER TO CALL TO FILE A COMPLAINT. CALLED TOYOTA HQ ON 03/14/2014 AT 3:15 PM EST. EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH QUALITY AND POTENTIAL SAFETY FACTORS. ...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure

TO BEGIN WITH, THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS NOT OPENED ALL THE WAY FOR MANY YEARS. IN ADDITION, DURING THE WINTER, THE REAR SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT TO THE POINT WHERE MY CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE REAR HATCH TO GET INTO THE CAR. LAST YEAR, MY HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO O...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure

TO BEGIN WITH, THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS NOT OPENED ALL THE WAY FOR MANY YEARS. IN ADDITION, DURING THE WINTER, THE REAR SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT TO THE POINT WHERE MY CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH THE REAR HATCH TO GET INTO THE CAR. LAST YEAR, MY HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO O...

Jul 23, 2014 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT INCREASE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED NORMALLY AFTER THE SENSOR DIMMED, BUT TH...

Jul 23, 2014 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE SPEED DID NOT INCREASE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED NORMALLY AFTER THE SENSOR DIMMED, BUT TH...

Jul 22, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

ABOUT A MONTH AGO, WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FWD XLE, THE CABLE SNAPPED WHEN THE DOOR WAS HALF WAY OPEN, RENDING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. TOOK US A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO DISENTANGLE PART OF THE BROKEN CABLE CLEAR OF THE EXTERIOR SLIDER TRACK. FORTUNA...

Jul 22, 2014 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS STUCK IN THE BEZEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT AFTER WORKING ON IT FOR A FEW MINUTES BUT TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND I WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT AND AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT A DRIVERS SEATBELT!!! I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR...

Jul 22, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

ABOUT A MONTH AGO, WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FWD XLE, THE CABLE SNAPPED WHEN THE DOOR WAS HALF WAY OPEN, RENDING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. TOOK US A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO DISENTANGLE PART OF THE BROKEN CABLE CLEAR OF THE EXTERIOR SLIDER TRACK. FORTUNA...

Jul 22, 2014 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT TWISTS AND GETS STUCK IN THE BEZEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT AFTER WORKING ON IT FOR A FEW MINUTES BUT TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND I WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT AND AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT A DRIVERS SEATBELT!!! I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR...

Jul 16, 2014 Seat Belts 113,344 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT GETS FOLDED UP AND CANNOT RETRACT. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAD TO DRIVE WITH NO EFFECTIVE SEATBELT UNTIL I COULD GET HOME AND FIX IT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ONCE I TOOK IT TO GET FIXED BUT RECENTLY I LEARNED HOW TO FIX IT MYSELF. THIS REQUI...

Jul 16, 2014 Seat Belts 113,344 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT GETS FOLDED UP AND CANNOT RETRACT. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAD TO DRIVE WITH NO EFFECTIVE SEATBELT UNTIL I COULD GET HOME AND FIX IT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ONCE I TOOK IT TO GET FIXED BUT RECENTLY I LEARNED HOW TO FIX IT MYSELF. THIS REQUI...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 87,000 mi

THE DASH HAS MANY LARGE AND SMALL CRACKS. IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE DASH PIECES WOULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR DUE TO HEAT. OLDER MODELS DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. MINI VANS ARE PRIMARILY USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. I FEAR THAT AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD CA...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 87,000 mi

THE DASH HAS MANY LARGE AND SMALL CRACKS. IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE DASH PIECES WOULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR DUE TO HEAT. OLDER MODELS DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. MINI VANS ARE PRIMARILY USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. I FEAR THAT AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD CA...

Jul 9, 2014 Structure 58,400 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF MY TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA LE SUDDENLY COULD NOT CLOSE SUDDENLY. THE POWER CLOSING TRIES AND THEN REVERSES TO OPEN. I FOLLOWED THE MENU INSTRUCTION TO TURN OFF THE POWER DOOR AND TRIED TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY BUT FAILED. IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL. I SPREAD SOME LUBRICANT AND WA...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine 70,010 mi

FAN BELT STARTED SQUEALING UPON ENGINE START, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER GROANING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE, SUSPECTED MISALIGNED BELT OR BAD PULLEY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND WEAR ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TIMING BELT COVER CAUSED BY THE ...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,010 mi

FAN BELT STARTED SQUEALING UPON ENGINE START, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER GROANING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE, SUSPECTED MISALIGNED BELT OR BAD PULLEY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND WEAR ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TIMING BELT COVER CAUSED BY THE ...

Jul 9, 2014 Structure 58,400 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF MY TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA LE SUDDENLY COULD NOT CLOSE SUDDENLY. THE POWER CLOSING TRIES AND THEN REVERSES TO OPEN. I FOLLOWED THE MENU INSTRUCTION TO TURN OFF THE POWER DOOR AND TRIED TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY BUT FAILED. IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL. I SPREAD SOME LUBRICANT AND WA...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine 70,010 mi

FAN BELT STARTED SQUEALING UPON ENGINE START, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER GROANING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE, SUSPECTED MISALIGNED BELT OR BAD PULLEY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND WEAR ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TIMING BELT COVER CAUSED BY THE ...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,010 mi

FAN BELT STARTED SQUEALING UPON ENGINE START, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER GROANING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE, SUSPECTED MISALIGNED BELT OR BAD PULLEY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND WEAR ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TIMING BELT COVER CAUSED BY THE ...

Jul 2, 2014 Seats

THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DUE TO BROKEN WELDS. DOORS APPARENTLY CANNOT BE WELDED BUT MUST BE REPLACED. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING DOORS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. WELDS SHOULD NOT BREAK . INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. ...

Jul 2, 2014 Seats

THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DUE TO BROKEN WELDS. DOORS APPARENTLY CANNOT BE WELDED BUT MUST BE REPLACED. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING DOORS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. WELDS SHOULD NOT BREAK . INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. ...

Jul 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 89,500 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS AND GAS WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN WE GOT IT REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC SAID HE DISCOVERED THE "FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT" DISCONNECTED. HE ASKED IF WE HAD ANY RECENT WORK DONE ON THE CAR AND I ...

Jul 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 89,500 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS AND GAS WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN WE GOT IT REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC SAID HE DISCOVERED THE "FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT" DISCONNECTED. HE ASKED IF WE HAD ANY RECENT WORK DONE ON THE CAR AND I ...

Jun 26, 2014 Structure 114,000 mi

ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK HAS BROKEN AND AS A RESULT THE POWER WINDOW WILL ONLY GO DOWN APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A KNOW DEFECT BY TOYOTA THAT THEY COVERED FOR 5 YEARS. THIS DEFECT IS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE AS...

Jun 26, 2014 Structure 110,522 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PURCHASED USED WITH A POWER SLIDING REAR PASSENGER DOOR. IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR, 2014, THE DOOR STARTING MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR AND NEEDED ASSISTANCE WHEN CLOSING. WITHIN TWO DAYS THE DOOR FAILED AN WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE EITHER EL...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

INTERMITTENT HARD STEERING. WILL BE DRIVING AROUND EVEN SLIGHT CORNER WILL BE FINE THEN STEER HARD AND BE FINE AGAIN AROUND SAME CORNER. OR, WILL STEER VERY HARD AROUND ONE CORNER THEN STEER OK AROUND THE NEXT. *TR

Jun 26, 2014 Structure 114,000 mi

ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK HAS BROKEN AND AS A RESULT THE POWER WINDOW WILL ONLY GO DOWN APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A KNOW DEFECT BY TOYOTA THAT THEY COVERED FOR 5 YEARS. THIS DEFECT IS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE AS...

Jun 26, 2014 Structure 110,522 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PURCHASED USED WITH A POWER SLIDING REAR PASSENGER DOOR. IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR, 2014, THE DOOR STARTING MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR AND NEEDED ASSISTANCE WHEN CLOSING. WITHIN TWO DAYS THE DOOR FAILED AN WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE EITHER EL...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

INTERMITTENT HARD STEERING. WILL BE DRIVING AROUND EVEN SLIGHT CORNER WILL BE FINE THEN STEER HARD AND BE FINE AGAIN AROUND SAME CORNER. OR, WILL STEER VERY HARD AROUND ONE CORNER THEN STEER OK AROUND THE NEXT. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, (THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRING NOVEMBER 2013 AND MOST RECENT 6/23/2014), THE STABILITY//TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, USUALLY ON STRAIGHTAWAY SECTIONS, SOMETIMES DURING A GENTLE BANK...

Jun 25, 2014 Traction Control System 116,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, (THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRING NOVEMBER 2013 AND MOST RECENT 6/23/2014), THE STABILITY//TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, USUALLY ON STRAIGHTAWAY SECTIONS, SOMETIMES DURING A GENTLE BANK...

Jun 25, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, (THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRING NOVEMBER 2013 AND MOST RECENT 6/23/2014), THE STABILITY//TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, USUALLY ON STRAIGHTAWAY SECTIONS, SOMETIMES DURING A GENTLE BANK...

Jun 25, 2014 Traction Control System 116,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, (THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRING NOVEMBER 2013 AND MOST RECENT 6/23/2014), THE STABILITY//TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, USUALLY ON STRAIGHTAWAY SECTIONS, SOMETIMES DURING A GENTLE BANK...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

THE FRONT DOORS ON SIENNAS HAVE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM OF WELDS FAILING IN THE DOOR OPENING MECHANISM. TOYOTA RECOGNIZED THIS AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE DOOR HARDWARE FOR 5 YEARS 100K MILES. I HAD BOTH MY FRONT DOORS FIXED UNDER THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY. IT WAS KNOWN AT THE TIME (NOT TO ME) THAT T...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, NEARLY HITTING A CHILD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE WIRE HAD DISINTEGRATED AND THE BARE CABLE WAS EXPOSED. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

THE FRONT DOORS ON SIENNAS HAVE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM OF WELDS FAILING IN THE DOOR OPENING MECHANISM. TOYOTA RECOGNIZED THIS AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE DOOR HARDWARE FOR 5 YEARS 100K MILES. I HAD BOTH MY FRONT DOORS FIXED UNDER THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY. IT WAS KNOWN AT THE TIME (NOT TO ME) THAT T...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, NEARLY HITTING A CHILD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE WIRE HAD DISINTEGRATED AND THE BARE CABLE WAS EXPOSED. *TR

Jun 13, 2014 Steering 105,083 mi

THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT AT TIMES. IT WAS ALMOST LIKE LOSING YOUR POWER STEERING FROM TIME TO TIME. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Steering 105,083 mi

THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT AT TIMES. IT WAS ALMOST LIKE LOSING YOUR POWER STEERING FROM TIME TO TIME. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *JS

May 23, 2014 Structure 90,100 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOP STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN WE OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW STOPPED OPENING COMPLETELY. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100K MILES FOR THIS DEFECT. THEY WON'T REPAIR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS BEYOND THE EXTENSION. THE COST IS OVER $2,000. NOW THE D...

May 23, 2014 Electrical System 90,100 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOP STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN WE OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW STOPPED OPENING COMPLETELY. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100K MILES FOR THIS DEFECT. THEY WON'T REPAIR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS BEYOND THE EXTENSION. THE COST IS OVER $2,000. NOW THE D...

May 23, 2014 Structure 90,100 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOP STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN WE OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW STOPPED OPENING COMPLETELY. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100K MILES FOR THIS DEFECT. THEY WON'T REPAIR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS BEYOND THE EXTENSION. THE COST IS OVER $2,000. NOW THE D...

May 23, 2014 Electrical System 90,100 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOP STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN WE OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW STOPPED OPENING COMPLETELY. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100K MILES FOR THIS DEFECT. THEY WON'T REPAIR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS BEYOND THE EXTENSION. THE COST IS OVER $2,000. NOW THE D...

May 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS TRYING TO USE SPARE TIRE STORED UNDER THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE AND REMOVE THE SPARE USING THE HOIST BUT AFTER REMOVING THE TIRE, I TRIED TO RETRACT THE CABLE BACK HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE THEN IT GOT STUCK, I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE LEVER BUT THE CABLE WOULD N...

May 20, 2014 Steering 40,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED ABOUT LATE 2006 TO EARLY 2007. I FIRST OBSERVED THAT ONCE IN A WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WAS STIFF AND THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN BACK TO ITS NEUTRAL POSITION, AND THE CAR WILL OVER STEER. IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND YOU COULD HEAR SOME SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE STEE...

May 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS TRYING TO USE SPARE TIRE STORED UNDER THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE AND REMOVE THE SPARE USING THE HOIST BUT AFTER REMOVING THE TIRE, I TRIED TO RETRACT THE CABLE BACK HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE THEN IT GOT STUCK, I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE LEVER BUT THE CABLE WOULD N...

May 20, 2014 Steering 40,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED ABOUT LATE 2006 TO EARLY 2007. I FIRST OBSERVED THAT ONCE IN A WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WAS STIFF AND THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN BACK TO ITS NEUTRAL POSITION, AND THE CAR WILL OVER STEER. IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND YOU COULD HEAR SOME SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE STEE...

May 19, 2014 Steering 144,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY JERKY AND TIGHT WHILE DRIVING VAN WITH FAMILY. PROBLEM GOT WORSE OVER THE COURSE OF 2 DAYS AND I HAD TO STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT BECAME DANGEROUS. MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS PROBLEM STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *JS

May 19, 2014 Steering 144,000 mi

STEERING BECAME VERY JERKY AND TIGHT WHILE DRIVING VAN WITH FAMILY. PROBLEM GOT WORSE OVER THE COURSE OF 2 DAYS AND I HAD TO STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT BECAME DANGEROUS. MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS PROBLEM STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *JS

May 18, 2014 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHEN STARTING FROM 1-25 OR SLOWING DOWN TO 25 FROM 35 THERE IS JERK AND VAN MOVES FORWARD EVEN IF BRAKE HAS BEEN APPLIED. *JS

May 18, 2014 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHEN STARTING FROM 1-25 OR SLOWING DOWN TO 25 FROM 35 THERE IS JERK AND VAN MOVES FORWARD EVEN IF BRAKE HAS BEEN APPLIED. *JS

May 17, 2014 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT GETS JAMMED AND CANNOT BE USED. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. *JS

May 17, 2014 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT GETS JAMMED AND CANNOT BE USED. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. *JS

May 16, 2014 Power Train 132,295 mi

BACKING UP IN REVERSE, UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR PARK. CAR WOULD ONLY MOVE IN REVERSE SHUT CAR OFF, WAS UNABLE TO RESTART CAR DUE TO BEING STUCK IN REVERSE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEERFIELD BEACH DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOSED SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. ADDRESSED THIS COMMON SAFETY FAILURE WIT...

May 16, 2014 Power Train 132,295 mi

BACKING UP IN REVERSE, UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR PARK. CAR WOULD ONLY MOVE IN REVERSE SHUT CAR OFF, WAS UNABLE TO RESTART CAR DUE TO BEING STUCK IN REVERSE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEERFIELD BEACH DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOSED SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. ADDRESSED THIS COMMON SAFETY FAILURE WIT...

May 14, 2014 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE BRAKES STARTED TO ENGAGE. THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND AS THE TRACTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TH...

May 14, 2014 Air Bags 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Visibility 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 102,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER DOORS AND HATCH IN 2010. I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY TOYOTA OF THE TSB-0085-09 AND HAVE HAD TO DO RESEARCH MYSELF ON THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND DEALERSHIPS WOULD NOT ADDRESS IT. ON 5/12 2014 WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 60 MILES AN HOUR IN ...

May 14, 2014 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE BRAKES STARTED TO ENGAGE. THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND AS THE TRACTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TH...

May 14, 2014 Air Bags 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Visibility 120,000 mi

DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE MOONROOF SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE (RUBBER SEAL AND TWO DRAINS ON EITHER SIDE), RAIN WATER SEEPED INTO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM RESULTING IN MOLD-BUILD UP AND SERIOUS DAMANGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS AND BREATHING OF DANGEROUS MOLD/FUNGI. ALL THE PASSE...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 102,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER DOORS AND HATCH IN 2010. I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY TOYOTA OF THE TSB-0085-09 AND HAVE HAD TO DO RESEARCH MYSELF ON THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND DEALERSHIPS WOULD NOT ADDRESS IT. ON 5/12 2014 WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 60 MILES AN HOUR IN ...

May 5, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA VERBALIZES THERE WAS A SUBSTANCE LEFT OUT OF THE DASHBOARD MIXTURE DURING PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. IT, ACCORDING TO THEM, IS AN ISSUE WITH TWO MODELS AND TWO YEARS OF THOSE MODELS. THE DASH BOARD BEGIN TO CRACK ABOUT 28,000 MILES. THE VAN ONLY HAS 38,000 NOW. IT HAS CRACKED FROM SIDE TO SID...

May 5, 2014 Structure

TOYOTA VERBALIZES THERE WAS A SUBSTANCE LEFT OUT OF THE DASHBOARD MIXTURE DURING PRODUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. IT, ACCORDING TO THEM, IS AN ISSUE WITH TWO MODELS AND TWO YEARS OF THOSE MODELS. THE DASH BOARD BEGIN TO CRACK ABOUT 28,000 MILES. THE VAN ONLY HAS 38,000 NOW. IT HAS CRACKED FROM SIDE TO SID...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD MANY CRACKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXAMINED THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED THE MAJORITY OF THE CRACKS WERE AROUND THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THA...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD MANY CRACKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXAMINED THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED THE MAJORITY OF THE CRACKS WERE AROUND THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THA...

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 21, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 21, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

STARTING FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING UP TO APPROX 20 MPH, ABS TRACS VSC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITH BEEPING ALERT, AND ACTIVATION OF BRAKES CAUSING A SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ROAD WAS DRY, LEVEL PAVEMENT, NO ICE, NO GRAVEL, DRIVING STRAIGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING APPLIED. THERE WERE NO CONDITI...

Apr 17, 2014 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR WELD RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS, HE HAS BEEN HEARING A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND INITIATED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE DEFECTIVE DOOR WE...

Apr 17, 2014 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR WELD RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS, HE HAS BEEN HEARING A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND INITIATED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE DEFECTIVE DOOR WE...

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 114,855 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SPRING BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE DOOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,8...

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 114,855 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SPRING BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE DOOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,8...

Apr 13, 2014 Structure 171,000 mi

THE FRONT OF THE DOOR LATCHED JUST FINE. THE BACK OF THE DOOR STOPPED LATCHING ABOUT A WEEK AGO LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. I POKED AROUND A BIT AND DISCOVERED THE REAR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS LOOSE INSIDE THE DOOR. SINCE I HAD TO TAKE THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A...

Apr 13, 2014 Structure 171,000 mi

THE FRONT OF THE DOOR LATCHED JUST FINE. THE BACK OF THE DOOR STOPPED LATCHING ABOUT A WEEK AGO LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. I POKED AROUND A BIT AND DISCOVERED THE REAR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS LOOSE INSIDE THE DOOR. SINCE I HAD TO TAKE THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A...

Apr 10, 2014 Air Bags Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Apr 10, 2014 Power Train Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Apr 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Apr 10, 2014 Air Bags Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Apr 10, 2014 Power Train Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Apr 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED AFTER ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD, AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY CRAS...

Mar 28, 2014 Seat Belts 142,500 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT, REMAINING MUCH TOO LOOSE TO PROVIDE SAFETY TO PASSENGER. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FOOL WITH THE MECHANISM IN VARIOUS WAYS AND GET THE SEATBELT WORKING AGAIN UNTIL TODAY -- 3-28-14. DRIVER'S SIDE IS FULLY EXTENDED, FOLDED OVER, AND THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT UNFOL...

Mar 28, 2014 Seat Belts 142,500 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT, REMAINING MUCH TOO LOOSE TO PROVIDE SAFETY TO PASSENGER. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FOOL WITH THE MECHANISM IN VARIOUS WAYS AND GET THE SEATBELT WORKING AGAIN UNTIL TODAY -- 3-28-14. DRIVER'S SIDE IS FULLY EXTENDED, FOLDED OVER, AND THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT UNFOL...

Mar 26, 2014 Seat Belts 149,943 mi

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT PERIODICALLY STICKS. I'VE TRIED PULLING MORE BELT OUT, OFTEN RUNNING OUT OF BELT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET UNSTUCK INITIALLY. SOMETIMES THE BELT HAS FOLDED OVER, BUT NOT IN ALL INSTANCES. I HAVE OFTEN HAD TO USE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO GRIP, PULL A...

Mar 26, 2014 Seat Belts 149,943 mi

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT PERIODICALLY STICKS. I'VE TRIED PULLING MORE BELT OUT, OFTEN RUNNING OUT OF BELT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET UNSTUCK INITIALLY. SOMETIMES THE BELT HAS FOLDED OVER, BUT NOT IN ALL INSTANCES. I HAVE OFTEN HAD TO USE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO GRIP, PULL A...

Mar 25, 2014 Seat Belts 102,678 mi

ON THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS (USED) VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. AFTER EXAMINING THE SEAT BELT I NOTICED THAT IT HAD FOLDED IN ON ITSELF AND WAS JAMMED AT THE SITE OF WHERE IT RETRACTS. I COULD SEE THAT BELT WAS NOT ONLY FOLDED ON ITSELF FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT...

Mar 25, 2014 Seat Belts 102,678 mi

ON THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS (USED) VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. AFTER EXAMINING THE SEAT BELT I NOTICED THAT IT HAD FOLDED IN ON ITSELF AND WAS JAMMED AT THE SITE OF WHERE IT RETRACTS. I COULD SEE THAT BELT WAS NOT ONLY FOLDED ON ITSELF FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Engine 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

WHILE I WAS CLIMBING TO THE BACK OF THE CAR, (THE CAR BEING PARKED, EVER-SO-SLIGHTLY INCLINED TO THE BACK), THE LEFT BACK SIDE-DOOR SHUT CLOSE AND TRAPPED MY RIGHT HAND (WHICH I WAS USING FOR SUPPORT TO CLIMB UP), FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES. I COULDN'T GET IT TO OPEN..! UNDER EXCRUTIATING PAIN, I TRIED...

Mar 19, 2014 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPE...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPE...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Engine 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION ENTERING FREEWAY. PREVIOUSLY HAD NOTICED STEERING DIFFICULTY AT TIMES AND ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON, BUT HAD ALWAYS STOPPED AFTER A SHORT WHILE. AFTER THE FAILURE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. WE FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ...

Mar 19, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

WHILE I WAS CLIMBING TO THE BACK OF THE CAR, (THE CAR BEING PARKED, EVER-SO-SLIGHTLY INCLINED TO THE BACK), THE LEFT BACK SIDE-DOOR SHUT CLOSE AND TRAPPED MY RIGHT HAND (WHICH I WAS USING FOR SUPPORT TO CLIMB UP), FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES. I COULDN'T GET IT TO OPEN..! UNDER EXCRUTIATING PAIN, I TRIED...

Mar 19, 2014 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPE...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPE...

Mar 16, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SELF-LOCKS WHILE IN PARK WITH CAR TURNED OFF, WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY KEYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE SEAT WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK AT THE STORE AND AT HOME. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME NOW, AND ITS SCARY, BECAUSE I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD WHO I STRAP IN...

Mar 16, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SELF-LOCKS WHILE IN PARK WITH CAR TURNED OFF, WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY KEYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE SEAT WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK AT THE STORE AND AT HOME. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME NOW, AND ITS SCARY, BECAUSE I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD WHO I STRAP IN...

Mar 16, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SELF-LOCKS WHILE IN PARK WITH CAR TURNED OFF, WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY KEYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE SEAT WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK AT THE STORE AND AT HOME. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME NOW, AND ITS SCARY, BECAUSE I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD WHO I STRAP IN...

Mar 16, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SELF-LOCKS WHILE IN PARK WITH CAR TURNED OFF, WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY KEYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE SEAT WHILE PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK AT THE STORE AND AT HOME. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME NOW, AND ITS SCARY, BECAUSE I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD WHO I STRAP IN...

Mar 14, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Mar 14, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Mar 12, 2014 Structure

THE VEHICLE DASH IS CRACKING. *TR

Mar 12, 2014 Structure

THE VEHICLE DASH IS CRACKING. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS SOME SORT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEADLIGHT. A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

RIGHT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS SOME SORT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEADLIGHT. A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 96,956 mi

SUMMARY: SENSOR IN STABILITY CONTROL FAILED AND FALSELY REPORTED CRISIS SITUATION, CAUSING COMPUTER TO SEIZE CONTROL TO SLOW VEHICLE AND CHANGE COURSE. LONG VERSION: WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREET, SUDDENLY VEHICLE SLOWED AND PULLED TO SIDE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM ACTIVATE...

Mar 6, 2014 Service Brakes 96,956 mi

SUMMARY: SENSOR IN STABILITY CONTROL FAILED AND FALSELY REPORTED CRISIS SITUATION, CAUSING COMPUTER TO SEIZE CONTROL TO SLOW VEHICLE AND CHANGE COURSE. LONG VERSION: WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREET, SUDDENLY VEHICLE SLOWED AND PULLED TO SIDE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM ACTIVATE...

Mar 6, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 96,956 mi

SUMMARY: SENSOR IN STABILITY CONTROL FAILED AND FALSELY REPORTED CRISIS SITUATION, CAUSING COMPUTER TO SEIZE CONTROL TO SLOW VEHICLE AND CHANGE COURSE. LONG VERSION: WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREET, SUDDENLY VEHICLE SLOWED AND PULLED TO SIDE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM ACTIVATE...

Mar 6, 2014 Service Brakes 96,956 mi

SUMMARY: SENSOR IN STABILITY CONTROL FAILED AND FALSELY REPORTED CRISIS SITUATION, CAUSING COMPUTER TO SEIZE CONTROL TO SLOW VEHICLE AND CHANGE COURSE. LONG VERSION: WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREET, SUDDENLY VEHICLE SLOWED AND PULLED TO SIDE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM ACTIVATE...

Mar 3, 2014 Structure 78,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR ISSUE - THE TRUNK KEEPS FALLING ON THE HEAD WHEN PUTTING SHOPPING BAGS. POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY - THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS CLOSING AND INJURING WHEN PUTTING THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY BABY IN THE CAR SEAT. THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND CAUSING INJURY. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR ISSUE - THE TRUNK KEEPS FALLING ON THE HEAD WHEN PUTTING SHOPPING BAGS. POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY - THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS CLOSING AND INJURING WHEN PUTTING THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY BABY IN THE CAR SEAT. THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND CAUSING INJURY. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Structure 78,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR ISSUE - THE TRUNK KEEPS FALLING ON THE HEAD WHEN PUTTING SHOPPING BAGS. POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY - THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS CLOSING AND INJURING WHEN PUTTING THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY BABY IN THE CAR SEAT. THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND CAUSING INJURY. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR ISSUE - THE TRUNK KEEPS FALLING ON THE HEAD WHEN PUTTING SHOPPING BAGS. POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY - THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS CLOSING AND INJURING WHEN PUTTING THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY BABY IN THE CAR SEAT. THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND CAUSING INJURY. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Seat Belts 96,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. ONCE EXTENDED, THEY GET STUCK IN THE EXTENDED POSITION, MAKING THE SEAT BELT RESTRAIN SYSTEM COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL CLICK INTO THE LOCK MECHANISM, BUT THE BELT IS COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND THE RE...

Mar 2, 2014 Seat Belts 96,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. ONCE EXTENDED, THEY GET STUCK IN THE EXTENDED POSITION, MAKING THE SEAT BELT RESTRAIN SYSTEM COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL CLICK INTO THE LOCK MECHANISM, BUT THE BELT IS COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND THE RE...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 95,301 mi

STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT STEERING & SUSPENSION POWER STEERING NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. SEEMS TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER FROM TIME TO TIME. VERY DIFFICULT MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN... *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Suspension 95,301 mi

STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT STEERING & SUSPENSION POWER STEERING NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. SEEMS TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER FROM TIME TO TIME. VERY DIFFICULT MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN... *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 95,301 mi

STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT STEERING & SUSPENSION POWER STEERING NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. SEEMS TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER FROM TIME TO TIME. VERY DIFFICULT MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN... *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Suspension 95,301 mi

STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT STEERING & SUSPENSION POWER STEERING NOT WORKING ALL THE TIME. SEEMS TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER FROM TIME TO TIME. VERY DIFFICULT MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN... *TR

Feb 11, 2014 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

IN JUST NORMAL USE, WITHOUT EVER HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, THE SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OVER EXTENDS AND FOLDS. THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND CAUSES THE PASSENGER SEAT TO BE UNUSABLE. THE FOLD IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND T...

Feb 11, 2014 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

IN JUST NORMAL USE, WITHOUT EVER HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, THE SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OVER EXTENDS AND FOLDS. THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND CAUSES THE PASSENGER SEAT TO BE UNUSABLE. THE FOLD IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND T...

Feb 10, 2014 Structure 135,900 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED. RECEIVED CUSTOMER SUPPORT LETTER FROM TOYOTA LAST YEAR (2013) THAT STATED THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT ONLY AN EXTENSION OF WARRANTY FOR 9 YEARS PAST DATE OF SERVICE FOR VEHICLE AND/OR 120,000 MILES (WHICH WE ARE PAST). OVER $1100 JUST ON PARTS TO FIX ONE DOOR! ...

Feb 10, 2014 Structure 135,900 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED. RECEIVED CUSTOMER SUPPORT LETTER FROM TOYOTA LAST YEAR (2013) THAT STATED THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT ONLY AN EXTENSION OF WARRANTY FOR 9 YEARS PAST DATE OF SERVICE FOR VEHICLE AND/OR 120,000 MILES (WHICH WE ARE PAST). OVER $1100 JUST ON PARTS TO FIX ONE DOOR! ...

Feb 8, 2014 Electrical System

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 8, 2014 Structure

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 8, 2014 Electrical System

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 8, 2014 Structure

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS A RECURRING INCIDENT. ON COLD DAYS, THE SLIDING DOORS WILL FREEZE SHUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, AND SOME FOLKS ON WEB FORUMS HAVE RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY GET TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE FREEZING DOOR PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED B...

Feb 6, 2014 Visibility 235,000 mi

THE REAR POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP AND CAUSED INJURY TO TEN YEAR OLD FEMALE. MY CONCERN / QUESTION IS WHY THERE IS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE ON THE WINDOWS THAT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN IF ANY RESISTANCE WAS APPLIED TO THE WINDOW. IF THE VEHICLE HAD THIS TYPE OF SAFETY FEATURE IT WOULD HAVE PREVENT...

Feb 6, 2014 Structure 116,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHENEVER OPENING AND CLOSING. IT CREAKS AS IF IT IS A 50 YEAR OLD CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN. NOW WHEN OPENING THE DOOR IT SWINGS OPEN WITHOUT CONTROL. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AND I EV...

Feb 6, 2014 Visibility 235,000 mi

THE REAR POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP AND CAUSED INJURY TO TEN YEAR OLD FEMALE. MY CONCERN / QUESTION IS WHY THERE IS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE ON THE WINDOWS THAT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN IF ANY RESISTANCE WAS APPLIED TO THE WINDOW. IF THE VEHICLE HAD THIS TYPE OF SAFETY FEATURE IT WOULD HAVE PREVENT...

Feb 6, 2014 Structure 116,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHENEVER OPENING AND CLOSING. IT CREAKS AS IF IT IS A 50 YEAR OLD CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN. NOW WHEN OPENING THE DOOR IT SWINGS OPEN WITHOUT CONTROL. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AND I EV...

Feb 1, 2014 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT HAS A TENDENCY TO TWIST WHEN RETRACTING. I'VE SEEN ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNAS. I'VE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE IRON AND STARCH THEIR SEATBELTS - BUT HEAT/MELTING IS A TERRIBLE SOLUTION. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT HAS A TENDENCY TO TWIST WHEN RETRACTING. I'VE SEEN ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNAS. I'VE READ THAT SOME PEOPLE IRON AND STARCH THEIR SEATBELTS - BUT HEAT/MELTING IS A TERRIBLE SOLUTION. *TR

Jan 31, 2014 Seats 120 mi

MY CHILDREN WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND PULLED ON THE LATCH OF THE SEAT ON THE SECOND ROW AND THE SEAT RAPIDLY SNAPPED DOWN AND OUT CRUSHING MY LITTLE ONE. SINCE THAT INCIDENT MY CHILDREN WERE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT USING THE HANDLE TO BRING THE SEAT DOWN. I HAVE HAD OTHER PEOPLE RIDE I...

Jan 31, 2014 Seats 120 mi

MY CHILDREN WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND PULLED ON THE LATCH OF THE SEAT ON THE SECOND ROW AND THE SEAT RAPIDLY SNAPPED DOWN AND OUT CRUSHING MY LITTLE ONE. SINCE THAT INCIDENT MY CHILDREN WERE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT USING THE HANDLE TO BRING THE SEAT DOWN. I HAVE HAD OTHER PEOPLE RIDE I...

Jan 27, 2014 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR CHECK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jan 27, 2014 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR CHECK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 149,000 mi

DRIVING IN PASSING LANE OF INTERSTATE 70 MPH, VERY LOUD CRASHING NOISES FROM UNDERCARRIAGE THAT CONTINUED AS LONG AS CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD. TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID POWER TRAIN (DRIVE LINE HE CALLED IT) HAD COME OFF. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED CAUSE AS TRANSFER CASE SEIZING UP, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF SOME INTE...

Jan 23, 2014 Structure 82,500 mi

THE REAR HATCH IS POWERED ON THIS MODEL. THE GAS SPRINGS THAT HOLD THE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT (OPEN) POSITION DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH FORCE TO KEEP THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN THE HATCH DROPS APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES, THE POWER FUNCTION ACTIVATES AUTOMATICALLY, CLOSING THE HATCH. THIS POWERED CLO...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 149,000 mi

DRIVING IN PASSING LANE OF INTERSTATE 70 MPH, VERY LOUD CRASHING NOISES FROM UNDERCARRIAGE THAT CONTINUED AS LONG AS CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD. TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID POWER TRAIN (DRIVE LINE HE CALLED IT) HAD COME OFF. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED CAUSE AS TRANSFER CASE SEIZING UP, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF SOME INTE...

Jan 23, 2014 Structure 82,500 mi

THE REAR HATCH IS POWERED ON THIS MODEL. THE GAS SPRINGS THAT HOLD THE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT (OPEN) POSITION DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH FORCE TO KEEP THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN THE HATCH DROPS APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES, THE POWER FUNCTION ACTIVATES AUTOMATICALLY, CLOSING THE HATCH. THIS POWERED CLO...

Jan 15, 2014 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE (2004 TOYOTA SIENNA), IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN EITHER DIRECTION FOR MULTIPLE MOMENTS. AFTER TAKING IT TO TOYOTA ABOUT 3-4 TIMES (ABOUT DEC 2009), THEY FINALLY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A SYSTEM FAILURE IN A SELF CON...

Jan 15, 2014 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE (2004 TOYOTA SIENNA), IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK, AND NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN EITHER DIRECTION FOR MULTIPLE MOMENTS. AFTER TAKING IT TO TOYOTA ABOUT 3-4 TIMES (ABOUT DEC 2009), THEY FINALLY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A SYSTEM FAILURE IN A SELF CON...

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 112,500 mi

SIDE SLIDING DOORS BECOME FROZEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OPEN TRAPPING GUEST IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Structure 112,500 mi

SIDE SLIDING DOORS BECOME FROZEN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OPEN TRAPPING GUEST IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. *TR

Jan 8, 2014 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER, BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARR...

Jan 8, 2014 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER, BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARR...

Jan 3, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE VEHICLE DASH BEGAN CRACKING DURING SUMMER OF 2013. ORIGINAL APPEARANCE WAS THAT OF A CUT OR SCRATCH ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE DASH. CRACK HAS BEEN GROWING WIDER AND LONGER SINCE THEN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED SINCE PURCHASE (9/2003) AND CUSTOM FIT SHADE USED WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. CONCER...

Jan 3, 2014 Steering 117,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR KIDS TO AN EVENT IN OCTOBER 2013. SHE STATED THE STEERING FELT "LUMPY" OR INTERMITTENTLY DIFFICULT. THE EFFECT WAS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE CAR WAS COLD, BUT IMPROVED SOMEWHAT WHEN WARMED UP. NOW IN DECEMBER, TH...

Jan 3, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE VEHICLE DASH BEGAN CRACKING DURING SUMMER OF 2013. ORIGINAL APPEARANCE WAS THAT OF A CUT OR SCRATCH ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE DASH. CRACK HAS BEEN GROWING WIDER AND LONGER SINCE THEN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED SINCE PURCHASE (9/2003) AND CUSTOM FIT SHADE USED WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. CONCER...

Jan 3, 2014 Steering 117,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR KIDS TO AN EVENT IN OCTOBER 2013. SHE STATED THE STEERING FELT "LUMPY" OR INTERMITTENTLY DIFFICULT. THE EFFECT WAS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE CAR WAS COLD, BUT IMPROVED SOMEWHAT WHEN WARMED UP. NOW IN DECEMBER, TH...

Dec 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 146,455 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY AND AFTER PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL THE VAN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEYOND MY CONTROL. I EASED OFF THE PEDAL AND THE VAN CONTINUED TO SERGE AHEAD WITH NO WAY FOR ME TO STOP OR SLOW IT DOWN AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I SAW THE RPM REACH LEVEL 6 AND SPEED INCREASE...

Dec 31, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,455 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY AND AFTER PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL THE VAN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEYOND MY CONTROL. I EASED OFF THE PEDAL AND THE VAN CONTINUED TO SERGE AHEAD WITH NO WAY FOR ME TO STOP OR SLOW IT DOWN AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I SAW THE RPM REACH LEVEL 6 AND SPEED INCREASE...

Dec 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 146,455 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY AND AFTER PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL THE VAN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEYOND MY CONTROL. I EASED OFF THE PEDAL AND THE VAN CONTINUED TO SERGE AHEAD WITH NO WAY FOR ME TO STOP OR SLOW IT DOWN AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I SAW THE RPM REACH LEVEL 6 AND SPEED INCREASE...

Dec 31, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,455 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY AND AFTER PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL THE VAN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEYOND MY CONTROL. I EASED OFF THE PEDAL AND THE VAN CONTINUED TO SERGE AHEAD WITH NO WAY FOR ME TO STOP OR SLOW IT DOWN AS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I SAW THE RPM REACH LEVEL 6 AND SPEED INCREASE...

Dec 30, 2013 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURING THE VEHICLE AT 20 MPH OR WHEN PARKING, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Dec 30, 2013 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURING THE VEHICLE AT 20 MPH OR WHEN PARKING, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Dec 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 RADIATOR AND THE COOLANT IS LEAKING. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA WITH INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRACKS IN RADIATORS IN 2004 AND 2005 TOYOTA SIENNAS. AS A RESULT OF THESE REPORTS TOYOTA WAS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THESE RADIATORS TO ...

Dec 22, 2013 Power Train 85,000 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 RADIATOR AND THE COOLANT IS LEAKING. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA WITH INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRACKS IN RADIATORS IN 2004 AND 2005 TOYOTA SIENNAS. AS A RESULT OF THESE REPORTS TOYOTA WAS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THESE RADIATORS TO ...

Dec 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 RADIATOR AND THE COOLANT IS LEAKING. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA WITH INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRACKS IN RADIATORS IN 2004 AND 2005 TOYOTA SIENNAS. AS A RESULT OF THESE REPORTS TOYOTA WAS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THESE RADIATORS TO ...

Dec 22, 2013 Power Train 85,000 mi

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 RADIATOR AND THE COOLANT IS LEAKING. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA WITH INFORMATION THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRACKS IN RADIATORS IN 2004 AND 2005 TOYOTA SIENNAS. AS A RESULT OF THESE REPORTS TOYOTA WAS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THESE RADIATORS TO ...

Dec 16, 2013 Structure 86,000 mi

DURING BELOW-FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ACCUMULATING PRECIPITATION, SLIDING DOORS CAN FREEZE SHUT TO THE POINT OF NOT OPENING. I RECENTLY HAD TO KICK THE SIDE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE IN ORDER TO GET THEM OPENED. *TR

Dec 16, 2013 Structure 86,000 mi

DURING BELOW-FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ACCUMULATING PRECIPITATION, SLIDING DOORS CAN FREEZE SHUT TO THE POINT OF NOT OPENING. I RECENTLY HAD TO KICK THE SIDE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE IN ORDER TO GET THEM OPENED. *TR

Dec 6, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE ...

Dec 6, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 22, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE ...

Nov 22, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE ...

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 147,700 mi

START HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STEERING WHEEL, IT IS HARD TO MOVE WHILE MOVING AND IT DOESN'T GO BACK TO STRAIGHT POSITION BY ITSELF. HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING BY FORCE TO GET IT TO THE RIGHT POSITION. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 147,700 mi

START HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STEERING WHEEL, IT IS HARD TO MOVE WHILE MOVING AND IT DOESN'T GO BACK TO STRAIGHT POSITION BY ITSELF. HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING BY FORCE TO GET IT TO THE RIGHT POSITION. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ADVISED THE CONTACT OF WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD...

Nov 18, 2013 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V429000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ADVISED THE CONTACT OF WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD...

Nov 13, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND EVERY TIME THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A FRACTURED WELL. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Nov 13, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND EVERY TIME THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A FRACTURED WELL. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Nov 12, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT DOOR CHECK HAD EXPIRED. THE APPROX...

Nov 12, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT DOOR CHECK HAD EXPIRED. THE APPROX...

Nov 7, 2013 Structure 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 7, 2013 Engine 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 7, 2013 Structure 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 7, 2013 Engine 170,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THE VAN AND NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR IS OFTEN KNOWN TO FAIL. THE THE CABLE HAS A BLACK SHEATHING THAT IS INADEQUATE AN...

Nov 4, 2013 Electrical System 97,640 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. EVEN WHEN POWER IS TURNED OFF, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS MY KIDS CAN NOT EXIT THE CAR FROM THAT DOOR IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A CSP LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THIS EXACT DOOR PROBLEM BUT THE LETTER STATES THE...

Nov 4, 2013 Structure 97,640 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. EVEN WHEN POWER IS TURNED OFF, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS MY KIDS CAN NOT EXIT THE CAR FROM THAT DOOR IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A CSP LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THIS EXACT DOOR PROBLEM BUT THE LETTER STATES THE...

Nov 4, 2013 Electrical System 97,640 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. EVEN WHEN POWER IS TURNED OFF, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS MY KIDS CAN NOT EXIT THE CAR FROM THAT DOOR IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A CSP LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THIS EXACT DOOR PROBLEM BUT THE LETTER STATES THE...

Nov 4, 2013 Structure 97,640 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. EVEN WHEN POWER IS TURNED OFF, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS MY KIDS CAN NOT EXIT THE CAR FROM THAT DOOR IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A CSP LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THIS EXACT DOOR PROBLEM BUT THE LETTER STATES THE...

Nov 2, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED THEN BROKE AND DOOR JAMMED SHUT. *TR

Nov 2, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED THEN BROKE AND DOOR JAMMED SHUT. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 29, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE TRACTION OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE TRACTION OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...

Oct 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE TRACTION OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VSC AND THE TRACTION OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...

Oct 21, 2013 Air Bags Crash 164,000 mi

THE SIENNA WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE REAR, MOVING VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH. THE TOYOTA SIENNA THEN HAD IMPACT AT THE FRONT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS THREE CAR PILE UP RESULTED IN THE SIENNA BEING A TOTAL LOSS/NOT REPAIRABLE. THE AIR BAGS FOR THE FIRS...

Oct 21, 2013 Air Bags Crash 164,000 mi

THE SIENNA WAS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE REAR, MOVING VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH. THE TOYOTA SIENNA THEN HAD IMPACT AT THE FRONT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS THREE CAR PILE UP RESULTED IN THE SIENNA BEING A TOTAL LOSS/NOT REPAIRABLE. THE AIR BAGS FOR THE FIRS...

Oct 16, 2013 Structure 102,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE HAIRLINE CRACKS. A LOT OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WHEN I MADE AN ONLINE RESEARCH ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 16, 2013 Structure 102,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE HAIRLINE CRACKS. A LOT OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WHEN I MADE AN ONLINE RESEARCH ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 14, 2013 Structure 110,000 mi

RECENTLY STARTED HEARING A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. MY HUSBAND, A MECHANIC, INSPECTED DOOR AND NOTED THE WELDING AROUND THE DOOR CHECK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS CRACKED 3/4 WAY AROUND AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VAN TO GET MORE INFO...

Oct 14, 2013 Structure 110,000 mi

RECENTLY STARTED HEARING A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. MY HUSBAND, A MECHANIC, INSPECTED DOOR AND NOTED THE WELDING AROUND THE DOOR CHECK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS CRACKED 3/4 WAY AROUND AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VAN TO GET MORE INFO...

Oct 8, 2013 Structure 125,000 mi

AFTER PRESSING THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOORS, THE CABLE SNAPPED AND WHIPPED. *TR

Oct 8, 2013 Structure 125,000 mi

AFTER PRESSING THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOORS, THE CABLE SNAPPED AND WHIPPED. *TR

Oct 7, 2013 Structure 1,453,000 mi

THE REAR LIFT GATE IS NOT STAYING IN PLACE WHEN LIFTED, IT FALLS ABOUT 10 INCHES AND THEN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSE ENGAGES. IF YOU TURN OFF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR, THEN IT SLAMS SHUT. THE STRUTS WERE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE FIRST RECALL. *TR

Oct 7, 2013 Structure 1,453,000 mi

THE REAR LIFT GATE IS NOT STAYING IN PLACE WHEN LIFTED, IT FALLS ABOUT 10 INCHES AND THEN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSE ENGAGES. IF YOU TURN OFF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR, THEN IT SLAMS SHUT. THE STRUTS WERE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE FIRST RECALL. *TR

Oct 6, 2013 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE OPENING THE AUTOMATIC, PASSENGER SIDE, REAR SLIDING DOOR, THE CABLE FRAYED AND BECAME STUCK, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STOP MID WAY OPEN. THE DOOR WAS STUCK AND WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO GET IT CLOSED, WITH MUCH FORCE, SO THAT WE COULD CONTINUE DRIVING HOME (WE WERE OUT OF TOWN...

Oct 6, 2013 Structure 75,000 mi

WHILE OPENING THE AUTOMATIC, PASSENGER SIDE, REAR SLIDING DOOR, THE CABLE FRAYED AND BECAME STUCK, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STOP MID WAY OPEN. THE DOOR WAS STUCK AND WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO GET IT CLOSED, WITH MUCH FORCE, SO THAT WE COULD CONTINUE DRIVING HOME (WE WERE OUT OF TOWN...

Sep 29, 2013 Electrical System 121,384 mi

WENT OUTSIDE TO TRY TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN NO LONGER OPEN MY DOOR AND I HAVE A BABY THAT THE CAR SEAT IS ON THE WORKING SIDE AND NOW MY OTHER KIDS HAVE TO TRY TO JUMP OVER THE BABY OR GO OUT THE FRONT DOORS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 29, 2013 Structure 121,384 mi

WENT OUTSIDE TO TRY TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN NO LONGER OPEN MY DOOR AND I HAVE A BABY THAT THE CAR SEAT IS ON THE WORKING SIDE AND NOW MY OTHER KIDS HAVE TO TRY TO JUMP OVER THE BABY OR GO OUT THE FRONT DOORS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 29, 2013 Electrical System 121,384 mi

WENT OUTSIDE TO TRY TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN NO LONGER OPEN MY DOOR AND I HAVE A BABY THAT THE CAR SEAT IS ON THE WORKING SIDE AND NOW MY OTHER KIDS HAVE TO TRY TO JUMP OVER THE BABY OR GO OUT THE FRONT DOORS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 29, 2013 Structure 121,384 mi

WENT OUTSIDE TO TRY TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN NO LONGER OPEN MY DOOR AND I HAVE A BABY THAT THE CAR SEAT IS ON THE WORKING SIDE AND NOW MY OTHER KIDS HAVE TO TRY TO JUMP OVER THE BABY OR GO OUT THE FRONT DOORS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 28, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

SIX TIMES NOW DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH MY TOYOTA MINI VAN'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL HAS ACTIVATED, BRAKES GO ON, PULL ME INTO ANOTHER LANE, ALL LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR BEEPING. IT LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 3 SECONDS TO 10 SECONDS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. *TR

Sep 28, 2013 Traction Control System 115,000 mi

SIX TIMES NOW DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH MY TOYOTA MINI VAN'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL HAS ACTIVATED, BRAKES GO ON, PULL ME INTO ANOTHER LANE, ALL LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR BEEPING. IT LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 3 SECONDS TO 10 SECONDS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. *TR

Sep 28, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

SIX TIMES NOW DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH MY TOYOTA MINI VAN'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL HAS ACTIVATED, BRAKES GO ON, PULL ME INTO ANOTHER LANE, ALL LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR BEEPING. IT LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 3 SECONDS TO 10 SECONDS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. *TR

Sep 28, 2013 Traction Control System 115,000 mi

SIX TIMES NOW DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 MPH MY TOYOTA MINI VAN'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL HAS ACTIVATED, BRAKES GO ON, PULL ME INTO ANOTHER LANE, ALL LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR BEEPING. IT LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 3 SECONDS TO 10 SECONDS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. *TR

Sep 26, 2013 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND HEARD A LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND AS THE DOOR DROPPED SLIGHTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Sep 26, 2013 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND HEARD A LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND AS THE DOOR DROPPED SLIGHTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Sep 23, 2013 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

TRIED TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED. NOW I CAN'T EVEN OPEN MY DOOR.I HAVE A CAR SEAT ON THE SIDE THAT WORKS AND MY KIDS HAVE TO JUMP OVER THE CAR SEAT OR GET OUT THE FRONT DOORS. IT'S NOT SAFE AT ALL AND IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME TO FIX AS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH 3 CHIL...

Sep 23, 2013 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

TRIED TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED. NOW I CAN'T EVEN OPEN MY DOOR.I HAVE A CAR SEAT ON THE SIDE THAT WORKS AND MY KIDS HAVE TO JUMP OVER THE CAR SEAT OR GET OUT THE FRONT DOORS. IT'S NOT SAFE AT ALL AND IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME TO FIX AS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH 3 CHIL...

Sep 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 169,000 mi

THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT IS OUT. WATER, NOT JUST CONDENSATION, IS VISIBLE INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY. ADVICE BEING GIVEN IS THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY (>$900) OR THE REPLACEMENT BULB (~$140) WILL LIKELY JUST BLOW AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE LEAK THAT IS ALLOWING WATER IN THE ASSEMBLY. *JB

Sep 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 169,000 mi

THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT IS OUT. WATER, NOT JUST CONDENSATION, IS VISIBLE INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY. ADVICE BEING GIVEN IS THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY (>$900) OR THE REPLACEMENT BULB (~$140) WILL LIKELY JUST BLOW AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE LEAK THAT IS ALLOWING WATER IN THE ASSEMBLY. *JB

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE, HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPA...

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE, HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPA...

Aug 23, 2013 Structure 133,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. THE HINGE CAME OFF THE TRACK DROPPING THE DOOR AND SCRATCHING THE BODY PANEL. DOOR WILL NO LONGER CLOSE. *TR

Aug 23, 2013 Structure 133,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. THE HINGE CAME OFF THE TRACK DROPPING THE DOOR AND SCRATCHING THE BODY PANEL. DOOR WILL NO LONGER CLOSE. *TR

Aug 16, 2013 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Seat Belts 49,000 mi

BELT ON DRIVER SIDE REPEATEDLY JAMS WHEN RETRACTING. *TR

Aug 16, 2013 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 205,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS. THE EFFECT IS FOR THE VEHICLE TO APPLY BRAKES STRONGLY TO SPECIFIC WHEELS PULLING THE CAR STRONGLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY W...

Aug 16, 2013 Seat Belts 49,000 mi

BELT ON DRIVER SIDE REPEATEDLY JAMS WHEN RETRACTING. *TR

Aug 13, 2013 Structure 77,000 mi

THE CABLE FOR THE POWER DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BROKEN AND I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND WAS OFFERING A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE POWER DOOR MECHANISM. UNFORTUNATELY WE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NOTICE OF THE PROGRAM FROM TOYO...

Aug 13, 2013 Structure 77,000 mi

THE CABLE FOR THE POWER DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS BROKEN AND I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND WAS OFFERING A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE POWER DOOR MECHANISM. UNFORTUNATELY WE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NOTICE OF THE PROGRAM FROM TOYO...

Aug 11, 2013 Structure 191,000 mi

OUR POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS HAD ISSUES OVER THE YEARS WHERE IT WOULDN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND WE HAD IT REPAIRED AT TOYOTA. MOST RECENTLY, THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY, WE WOULD HAVE TO PUSH IT HARD TO MAKE IT OPEN OR CLOSE. THEN, THE DOOR JUST WOULDN'T CLOSE, AND WE HAD TO DRIVE...

Aug 11, 2013 Structure 191,000 mi

OUR POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS HAD ISSUES OVER THE YEARS WHERE IT WOULDN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND WE HAD IT REPAIRED AT TOYOTA. MOST RECENTLY, THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AUTOMATICALLY, WE WOULD HAVE TO PUSH IT HARD TO MAKE IT OPEN OR CLOSE. THEN, THE DOOR JUST WOULDN'T CLOSE, AND WE HAD TO DRIVE...

Aug 6, 2013 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT HAS MANAGED SEVERAL TIMES BECOME TWISTED/JAMMED UP IN THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN IN THIS VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE AS IT IS INTENDED, WHICH I FEEL WOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR SEAT BELT FIXED AT ...

Aug 6, 2013 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT HAS MANAGED SEVERAL TIMES BECOME TWISTED/JAMMED UP IN THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN IN THIS VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE AS IT IS INTENDED, WHICH I FEEL WOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR SEAT BELT FIXED AT ...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT CANNOT RIDE SAFELY, AS DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA, OPENED A CLAIM, WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE WAS ISSUED, BUT ALTHOUGH I WASN'T OVER MY MILEAGE, I WAS OVER THE DATE OF 1ST USE OF VEHICLE. THEY EXTENDED TH...

Aug 5, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT CANNOT RIDE SAFELY, AS DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA, OPENED A CLAIM, WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE WAS ISSUED, BUT ALTHOUGH I WASN'T OVER MY MILEAGE, I WAS OVER THE DATE OF 1ST USE OF VEHICLE. THEY EXTENDED TH...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT CANNOT RIDE SAFELY, AS DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA, OPENED A CLAIM, WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE WAS ISSUED, BUT ALTHOUGH I WASN'T OVER MY MILEAGE, I WAS OVER THE DATE OF 1ST USE OF VEHICLE. THEY EXTENDED TH...

Aug 5, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT CANNOT RIDE SAFELY, AS DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA, OPENED A CLAIM, WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE WAS ISSUED, BUT ALTHOUGH I WASN'T OVER MY MILEAGE, I WAS OVER THE DATE OF 1ST USE OF VEHICLE. THEY EXTENDED TH...

Jul 31, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

DOOR HINGE ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AWAY FROM WELD AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. PER MY MECHANIC THE WELDED POCKETS WITHIN THE DOOR HAVE MANY CRACKS IN THE SHEET METAL AND THE VAN NEEDS TO GO TO BODY SHOP. *TR

Jul 31, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

DOOR HINGE ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AWAY FROM WELD AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. PER MY MECHANIC THE WELDED POCKETS WITHIN THE DOOR HAVE MANY CRACKS IN THE SHEET METAL AND THE VAN NEEDS TO GO TO BODY SHOP. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGE FRACTURED FROM THE WELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE DOOR HINGE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 26, 2013 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGE FRACTURED FROM THE WELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE DOOR HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE DOOR HINGE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

CONDENSATION HAD BEEN BUILDING FOR A FEW MONTHS IN THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT, BUT HEADLIGHT WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED IN FEBRUARY AND THE DEALER QUOTED US A PRICE OF $900. FOR THE PARTS ALONE. WHILE DOING RESEARCH ONLINE FOR LESS EXPENSIVE REPAIR OPTIONS, I ...

Jul 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

CONDENSATION HAD BEEN BUILDING FOR A FEW MONTHS IN THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT, BUT HEADLIGHT WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED IN FEBRUARY AND THE DEALER QUOTED US A PRICE OF $900. FOR THE PARTS ALONE. WHILE DOING RESEARCH ONLINE FOR LESS EXPENSIVE REPAIR OPTIONS, I ...

Jul 17, 2013 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE CURVY HWY 17 FROM SANTA CRUZ TO SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA ON JULY 04, 2012. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WITH SOUND "BIP, BIP. BIP.... I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR IN A VERY SHORT MOMENT AND CARS ADJACENT TO ME VEERED AWAY TO AVOID ME. I...

Jul 17, 2013 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE CURVY HWY 17 FROM SANTA CRUZ TO SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA ON JULY 04, 2012. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WITH SOUND "BIP, BIP. BIP.... I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR IN A VERY SHORT MOMENT AND CARS ADJACENT TO ME VEERED AWAY TO AVOID ME. I...

Jul 15, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT OR PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Jul 15, 2013 Structure 125,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER IS JAMMED AND WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE EVEN IN THE MANUAL MODE. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN SLIGHTLY BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET THE DOOR SHUT. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS ONLINE IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS AND IT IS A DEFECT WITH MANUFACTURING. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT OR PROPERLY RESTRAIN HER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Jul 15, 2013 Structure 125,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER IS JAMMED AND WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE EVEN IN THE MANUAL MODE. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN SLIGHTLY BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET THE DOOR SHUT. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS ONLINE IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS AND IT IS A DEFECT WITH MANUFACTURING. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 135,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 25,000 MI. IT WAS A USED VEHICLE WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE ALSO PURCHASED A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAS CURRENTLY EXPIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTICES THAT WHEN CO...

Jul 8, 2013 Power Train 135,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 25,000 MI. IT WAS A USED VEHICLE WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE ALSO PURCHASED A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAS CURRENTLY EXPIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTICES THAT WHEN CO...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 135,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 25,000 MI. IT WAS A USED VEHICLE WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE ALSO PURCHASED A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAS CURRENTLY EXPIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTICES THAT WHEN CO...

Jul 8, 2013 Power Train 135,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 25,000 MI. IT WAS A USED VEHICLE WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE ALSO PURCHASED A 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAS CURRENTLY EXPIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTICES THAT WHEN CO...

Jul 3, 2013 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILS TO SENSE A PERSON STANDING IN THE FRAME, ENTERING OR EXITING, AND CLOSES ON THEM. PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE, CLOSING ON PASSENGER IF THEY ARE STANDING IN THE FRAME. PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOO...

Jul 3, 2013 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILS TO SENSE A PERSON STANDING IN THE FRAME, ENTERING OR EXITING, AND CLOSES ON THEM. PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE, CLOSING ON PASSENGER IF THEY ARE STANDING IN THE FRAME. PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOO...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 127,550 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE VAN CANNOT BE EXITED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. REPAIR INVOLVES MOTOR AND CABLE REPLACEMENT COSTING $1720. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 9 YEARS FROM PURCHASE AND 120,000 MILES THEREBY ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR ISSUE TO A FAULTY P...

Jul 2, 2013 Structure 127,550 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE VAN CANNOT BE EXITED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. REPAIR INVOLVES MOTOR AND CABLE REPLACEMENT COSTING $1720. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 9 YEARS FROM PURCHASE AND 120,000 MILES THEREBY ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR ISSUE TO A FAULTY P...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 127,550 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE VAN CANNOT BE EXITED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. REPAIR INVOLVES MOTOR AND CABLE REPLACEMENT COSTING $1720. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 9 YEARS FROM PURCHASE AND 120,000 MILES THEREBY ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR ISSUE TO A FAULTY P...

Jul 2, 2013 Structure 127,550 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE VAN CANNOT BE EXITED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. REPAIR INVOLVES MOTOR AND CABLE REPLACEMENT COSTING $1720. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 9 YEARS FROM PURCHASE AND 120,000 MILES THEREBY ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR ISSUE TO A FAULTY P...

Jun 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 83,652 mi

DRIVER HAD FOOT ON BRAKE TO COMPLETE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN CAR HAD SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND 'JUMPED' INTO A WHEELBARROW AND A PILE OF DIRT BEYOND AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER CHECKED CAR AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR

Jun 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 83,652 mi

DRIVER HAD FOOT ON BRAKE TO COMPLETE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN CAR HAD SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND 'JUMPED' INTO A WHEELBARROW AND A PILE OF DIRT BEYOND AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. DEALER CHECKED CAR AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

ACTUALLY HAPPENED LONG BEFORE 11/12 BUT FILING IT ALL TOGETHER - THIS MAY OR MAY NOT AFFECT THE AIRBAGS ON MY CAR. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS RIDDLED WITH CRACKS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE & MODEL & TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRES...

Jun 24, 2013 Visibility 90,000 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, NOT NECESSARILY A SAFETY ONE, BUT A COMPLAINT NONETHELESS. THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT TWICE & HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DISAPPOINTED IN MY TOYOTA. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, NOT NECESSARILY A SAFETY ONE, BUT A COMPLAINT NONETHELESS. THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT TWICE & HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DISAPPOINTED IN MY TOYOTA. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Steering 120,000 mi

STEERING FLUID LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE EATING THROUGH RUBBER BOOT - REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF RACK & PINION & SOME KIND OF RIGHT & LEFT FRONT BARS. THIS IS AN UNSAFE DEFECT IN THIS MODEL YEAR. APPARENTLY, OTHER 2004 SIENNA'S HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

ACTUALLY HAPPENED LONG BEFORE 11/12 BUT FILING IT ALL TOGETHER - THIS MAY OR MAY NOT AFFECT THE AIRBAGS ON MY CAR. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS RIDDLED WITH CRACKS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE & MODEL & TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRES...

Jun 24, 2013 Visibility 90,000 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, NOT NECESSARILY A SAFETY ONE, BUT A COMPLAINT NONETHELESS. THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT TWICE & HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DISAPPOINTED IN MY TOYOTA. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT, NOT NECESSARILY A SAFETY ONE, BUT A COMPLAINT NONETHELESS. THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT TWICE & HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DISAPPOINTED IN MY TOYOTA. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Steering 120,000 mi

STEERING FLUID LEAK ON PASSENGER SIDE EATING THROUGH RUBBER BOOT - REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF RACK & PINION & SOME KIND OF RIGHT & LEFT FRONT BARS. THIS IS AN UNSAFE DEFECT IN THIS MODEL YEAR. APPARENTLY, OTHER 2004 SIENNA'S HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR

Jun 23, 2013 Structure

THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TOYOTA SIENNA VAN STOPPED CLOSING PROPERLY A FEW YEARS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. IT WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND WEARS DOWN THE BATTERY OF THE VAN. THE DOOR OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. *TR

Jun 23, 2013 Structure

THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TOYOTA SIENNA VAN STOPPED CLOSING PROPERLY A FEW YEARS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. IT WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND WEARS DOWN THE BATTERY OF THE VAN. THE DOOR OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Engine 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ANTI FREEZE MISSING FROM THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Engine 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ANTI FREEZE MISSING FROM THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000. *TR

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE OEM 17" ALUMINUM RIMS FOR MY TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED BUBBLING AND PEELING. IF LEFT UNCHECKED, I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR STRIPPED AND REPAINTED TO KEEP THE METAL FROM CORRODING AND THE RIMS FROM FAILING. THE BUBBLING HAPPENS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS AS WELL, ...

Jun 20, 2013 Wheels 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE OEM 17" ALUMINUM RIMS FOR MY TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED BUBBLING AND PEELING. IF LEFT UNCHECKED, I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR STRIPPED AND REPAINTED TO KEEP THE METAL FROM CORRODING AND THE RIMS FROM FAILING. THE BUBBLING HAPPENS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS AS WELL, ...

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE OEM 17" ALUMINUM RIMS FOR MY TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED BUBBLING AND PEELING. IF LEFT UNCHECKED, I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR STRIPPED AND REPAINTED TO KEEP THE METAL FROM CORRODING AND THE RIMS FROM FAILING. THE BUBBLING HAPPENS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS AS WELL, ...

Jun 20, 2013 Wheels 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE OEM 17" ALUMINUM RIMS FOR MY TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED BUBBLING AND PEELING. IF LEFT UNCHECKED, I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR STRIPPED AND REPAINTED TO KEEP THE METAL FROM CORRODING AND THE RIMS FROM FAILING. THE BUBBLING HAPPENS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS AS WELL, ...

Jun 18, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE BROKEN WELDS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK POCKET. THE POCKET ALTHOUGH REPAIRED ONCE HAS NOW FRACTURED / CRACKED. *TR

Jun 18, 2013 Structure 96,000 mi

SIENNA IS EXPERIENCING THE BROKEN WELDS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK POCKET. THE POCKET ALTHOUGH REPAIRED ONCE HAS NOW FRACTURED / CRACKED. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR INDEPENDENTLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE CLOSED AND HE HAD TO UTILIZE A BUNGEE CORD TO AVOID THE DOOR FROM REOPENING IND...

Jun 17, 2013 Structure 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR INDEPENDENTLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE CLOSED AND HE HAD TO UTILIZE A BUNGEE CORD TO AVOID THE DOOR FROM REOPENING IND...

Jun 10, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING OR OPENING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE RE-WELDED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHIC...

Jun 10, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING OR OPENING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE RE-WELDED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHIC...

Jun 7, 2013 Structure 150,166 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOOR AUTOMATIC OPENER CABLE BROKE, DISABLING THE OPENER. DO NOT USE THAT DOOR ANYMORE BECAUSE IT CAN STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION NOW. THIS IS COVERED BY A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP) THAT IS GOOD FOR 9 YEARS OR 125,000 MILES, BUT MY CAR IS PAST THAT. SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND...

Jun 7, 2013 Structure 150,166 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOOR AUTOMATIC OPENER CABLE BROKE, DISABLING THE OPENER. DO NOT USE THAT DOOR ANYMORE BECAUSE IT CAN STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION NOW. THIS IS COVERED BY A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP) THAT IS GOOD FOR 9 YEARS OR 125,000 MILES, BUT MY CAR IS PAST THAT. SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND...

Jun 5, 2013 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FOLDS OVER ON ITSELF WHEN PULLED TO ENGAGE. THIS PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE SEATBELT. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT PROBABLY OCCURS 15 TO 20 TIMES A YEAR. WHEN IT JAMS IF THE OCCUPANT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THEY RIDE WITH NO SEATBELT PROTECTION. TOYOTA ...

Jun 5, 2013 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FOLDS OVER ON ITSELF WHEN PULLED TO ENGAGE. THIS PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE SEATBELT. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT PROBABLY OCCURS 15 TO 20 TIMES A YEAR. WHEN IT JAMS IF THE OCCUPANT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THEY RIDE WITH NO SEATBELT PROTECTION. TOYOTA ...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 88,000 mi

OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED THE LIFT GATE STRUTS DUE TO A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE ORIGINAL STRUTS WERE FINE. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE NEW STRUTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY DURING WARM WEATHER. THE LIFT GATE WILL PARTIALLY GO DOWN AND THEN THE LIFT GATE JERKS BACK UP AND DOES NOT CLOSE. THE DEAL...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR (AUTOMATIC) CORD BROKE. THE WIRE THAT IS LIKE THE PULLEY FOR THE DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE MOTOR STILL WORKS FIN THOUGH. MY CONCERN IS OF MY CHILDREN'S SAFETY. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH SECURELY NOW, AND/OR OPEN COMPLETELY. WE HAVE SHU...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 88,000 mi

OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED THE LIFT GATE STRUTS DUE TO A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE ORIGINAL STRUTS WERE FINE. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE NEW STRUTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY DURING WARM WEATHER. THE LIFT GATE WILL PARTIALLY GO DOWN AND THEN THE LIFT GATE JERKS BACK UP AND DOES NOT CLOSE. THE DEAL...

Jun 4, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR (AUTOMATIC) CORD BROKE. THE WIRE THAT IS LIKE THE PULLEY FOR THE DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THE MOTOR STILL WORKS FIN THOUGH. MY CONCERN IS OF MY CHILDREN'S SAFETY. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH SECURELY NOW, AND/OR OPEN COMPLETELY. WE HAVE SHU...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE HAD RUSTED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS DANGLING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) IN 2010. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE HAD RUSTED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS DANGLING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) IN 2010. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 89,000 mi

LOUD POPPING NOISE IN DRIVER'S DOOR. TOYOTA DEALER QUICKLY KNEW THE "DOOR CHECK" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED JUST BASED ON MY DESCRIPTION. COST ME $700 TO FIX, AND THAT WAS BECAUSE I HAD A 15% OFF COUPON. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE HAD RUSTED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS DANGLING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) IN 2010. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE HAD RUSTED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS DANGLING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V160000 (STRUCTURE) IN 2010. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jun 3, 2013 Structure 89,000 mi

LOUD POPPING NOISE IN DRIVER'S DOOR. TOYOTA DEALER QUICKLY KNEW THE "DOOR CHECK" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED JUST BASED ON MY DESCRIPTION. COST ME $700 TO FIX, AND THAT WAS BECAUSE I HAD A 15% OFF COUPON. *TR

Jun 1, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREECH FROM THE MOTOR, ON AND OFF, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, VERY HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT THE FEW MILES LEFT HOME. THEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT COLD, THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NOW, NO A/C AT ALL. JUST HOT AIR. THIS STA...

Jun 1, 2013 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREECH FROM THE MOTOR, ON AND OFF, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, VERY HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT THE FEW MILES LEFT HOME. THEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT COLD, THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NOW, NO A/C AT ALL. JUST HOT AIR. THIS STA...

Jun 1, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREECH FROM THE MOTOR, ON AND OFF, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, VERY HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT THE FEW MILES LEFT HOME. THEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT COLD, THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NOW, NO A/C AT ALL. JUST HOT AIR. THIS STA...

Jun 1, 2013 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREECH FROM THE MOTOR, ON AND OFF, THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, VERY HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT THE FEW MILES LEFT HOME. THEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT COLD, THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NOW, NO A/C AT ALL. JUST HOT AIR. THIS STA...

May 17, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA FRACTURED DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT DOOR CHECK POCKET POPPING NOISE DUE TO WELD FAILURES. HERE IS THE VIDEO FROM THE WEB IT SHOW MANY SIENNA OWNERS HAVE: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=5EOLQNSPIMU&NR=1&FEATURE=ENDSCREEN. *TR

May 17, 2013 Structure 51,000 mi

THE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. WHEN I OPENED DOOR IT JAMMED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO DRIVE WITH DOOR HALF WAY OPEN TO GET WHERE I COULD GET IT FIXED. *TR

May 17, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA FRACTURED DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT DOOR CHECK POCKET POPPING NOISE DUE TO WELD FAILURES. HERE IS THE VIDEO FROM THE WEB IT SHOW MANY SIENNA OWNERS HAVE: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=5EOLQNSPIMU&NR=1&FEATURE=ENDSCREEN. *TR

May 17, 2013 Structure 51,000 mi

THE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. WHEN I OPENED DOOR IT JAMMED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO DRIVE WITH DOOR HALF WAY OPEN TO GET WHERE I COULD GET IT FIXED. *TR

May 16, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT IS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED TO RUB THE PAINT OFF THE BODY, SO WE DISABLED IT SINCE THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD COST US $1800. A COUPLE YEARS LATER THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SEIZED AND WOULDN'T CLOSE. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WHERE MY WIFE AND...

May 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, REDUCING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE...

May 16, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT IS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED TO RUB THE PAINT OFF THE BODY, SO WE DISABLED IT SINCE THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD COST US $1800. A COUPLE YEARS LATER THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SEIZED AND WOULDN'T CLOSE. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WHERE MY WIFE AND...

May 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, REDUCING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE...

May 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

WE WILL BE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 35 TO 55 MILES AND OUR VSC LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VAN SLOWS, OTHER TIMES THE SPEED WILL SLOW IT SELF AND THAN WILL SPEED UP ON IT'S OWN. WHEN THAT (VSC) LIGHT AND SOUND COMES ON THE VAN WILL ALSO SKID. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH VSC SYSTEM. THIS VAN IS STILL I...

May 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

WE WILL BE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 35 TO 55 MILES AND OUR VSC LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VAN SLOWS, OTHER TIMES THE SPEED WILL SLOW IT SELF AND THAN WILL SPEED UP ON IT'S OWN. WHEN THAT (VSC) LIGHT AND SOUND COMES ON THE VAN WILL ALSO SKID. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH VSC SYSTEM. THIS VAN IS STILL I...

May 14, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

THE 2004 THROUGH 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA MODELS HAVE A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE CABLE ASSEMBLY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS. MY 2004 SIENNA HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES WITH A LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DUE TO A FRAYING CABLE THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPER...

May 14, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

THE 2004 THROUGH 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA MODELS HAVE A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE CABLE ASSEMBLY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS. MY 2004 SIENNA HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES WITH A LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DUE TO A FRAYING CABLE THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPER...

May 3, 2013 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT OFTEN GETS FOLDED AND JAMMED AND DOES NOT RETRACT. IT TAKES A LOT OF MESSING WITH TO GET IT TO RETRACT. TODAY, I COULD NOT GET IT TO RETRACT, SO IT IS EXTENDED ALL THE WAY SO NOONE CAN SAFELY SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT. *TR

May 3, 2013 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT OFTEN GETS FOLDED AND JAMMED AND DOES NOT RETRACT. IT TAKES A LOT OF MESSING WITH TO GET IT TO RETRACT. TODAY, I COULD NOT GET IT TO RETRACT, SO IT IS EXTENDED ALL THE WAY SO NOONE CAN SAFELY SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT. *TR

May 2, 2013 Structure 94,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS SHOPPING WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND DOG AND COULDN'T GET THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTO SLIDING DOOR TO SHUT. I ARRIVED AND NOTICED THE CABLE SHEATHING WAS FRAYED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES IN FROM THE PULLEY SYSTEM. THE DOOR WOULD AUTO SLIDE UNTIL THIS FRAYED PART HIT THE PULLEY, SEIZE AND RE...

May 2, 2013 Structure 94,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS SHOPPING WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND DOG AND COULDN'T GET THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTO SLIDING DOOR TO SHUT. I ARRIVED AND NOTICED THE CABLE SHEATHING WAS FRAYED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES IN FROM THE PULLEY SYSTEM. THE DOOR WOULD AUTO SLIDE UNTIL THIS FRAYED PART HIT THE PULLEY, SEIZE AND RE...

May 1, 2013 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS A TENDENCY TO JAM WHENEVER PUT ON IN A CERTAIN WAY. I HAVE FOUND A WAY TO ALMOST CONSISTENTLY REPEAT IT AND HAVE FOUND THAT IT TENDS TO HAPPEN WITH PASSENGERS OF GREATER GIRTH OR STATURE. DEFINITELY MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE PASSENGER PULLS THE SEATBELT OUT FOR...

May 1, 2013 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS A TENDENCY TO JAM WHENEVER PUT ON IN A CERTAIN WAY. I HAVE FOUND A WAY TO ALMOST CONSISTENTLY REPEAT IT AND HAVE FOUND THAT IT TENDS TO HAPPEN WITH PASSENGERS OF GREATER GIRTH OR STATURE. DEFINITELY MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE PASSENGER PULLS THE SEATBELT OUT FOR...

Apr 23, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD POP WHEN BEING OPENED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WELDING WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Apr 23, 2013 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD POP WHEN BEING OPENED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WELDING WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND THE...

Apr 10, 2013 Structure 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND THE...

Apr 4, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 10 MPH TOWARDS THE GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT A TREE SINCE THE CAR WENT OVER THE CURB. I HAD TO STOP THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON MY WAY HOME THAT NIGHT. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED TOYOTA THE FOLLOWING ...

Apr 4, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 10 MPH TOWARDS THE GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. I ALMOST HIT A TREE SINCE THE CAR WENT OVER THE CURB. I HAD TO STOP THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON MY WAY HOME THAT NIGHT. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED TOYOTA THE FOLLOWING ...

Mar 26, 2013 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS--ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGERS SEAT BELT, OFTEN BECOME STUCK WHEN EXTENDED BECAUSE OF TWISTING AND FOLDING UP UPON ITSELF. SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT CANNOT RETRACT AT ALL; MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, BECAUSE OF THE TWISTING, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES JAMMED IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. THE RE...

Mar 26, 2013 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS--ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGERS SEAT BELT, OFTEN BECOME STUCK WHEN EXTENDED BECAUSE OF TWISTING AND FOLDING UP UPON ITSELF. SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT CANNOT RETRACT AT ALL; MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, BECAUSE OF THE TWISTING, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES JAMMED IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. THE RE...

Mar 22, 2013 Structure 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAI...

Mar 22, 2013 Structure 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAI...

Mar 21, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

DURING OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, IT MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

DURING OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE, IT MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Structure 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 18, 2013 Electrical System 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 18, 2013 Structure 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 18, 2013 Electrical System 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other 131,432 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, IT MAKES NOISE BUT DOES NOT OPEN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD FRAYED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD TO ASK FOR AN EXCEPTION BUT BECAUSE IT...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A DOUBLE CLICKING SOUND EITHER ON OPENING OR CLOSING. TRIED PUTTING DW40, BUT DID NOT WORK. AFTER "GOOGLING" THE PROBLEM, DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SEEMS AN ISSUE WITH THE WAY THE WELDING IS DONE ON THE DOOR. SOME BLOGGER...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure

UPON TRYING TO OPEN THE MANUAL, REAR SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, IT ONLY OPEN A FEW INCHES. ALMOST FELT LIKE IT WAS HITTING SOMETHING, PREVENTING IT FROM FULLY OPENING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL, REPUTABLE MECHANIC, WHO TRIED TO "FEEL" IF ANYTHING WAS STUCK IN THE TRACK. DID NOT SEE OR FEEL ANY...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A DOUBLE CLICKING SOUND EITHER ON OPENING OR CLOSING. TRIED PUTTING DW40, BUT DID NOT WORK. AFTER "GOOGLING" THE PROBLEM, DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SEEMS AN ISSUE WITH THE WAY THE WELDING IS DONE ON THE DOOR. SOME BLOGGER...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure

UPON TRYING TO OPEN THE MANUAL, REAR SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, IT ONLY OPEN A FEW INCHES. ALMOST FELT LIKE IT WAS HITTING SOMETHING, PREVENTING IT FROM FULLY OPENING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL, REPUTABLE MECHANIC, WHO TRIED TO "FEEL" IF ANYTHING WAS STUCK IN THE TRACK. DID NOT SEE OR FEEL ANY...

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, THERE WAS ALOT OF GRINDING AND SCREECHING AND THE DOOR ONLY OPENED PARTIALLY. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. AFTER SOME CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WE WE...

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE OPEN BUTTON ON THE REMOTE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR, THERE WAS ALOT OF GRINDING AND SCREECHING AND THE DOOR ONLY OPENED PARTIALLY. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE REALIZED THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED AND THE DOOR GOT JAMMED HALF WAY OPEN. AFTER SOME CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WE WE...

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN ALL THE WAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR A KNOWN DEFECTED WELD HOWEVER THIS WARRANTY IS FOR A 5 YEAR TERM OR 100K MILE FOR AN VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAR. BECAUSE THE WINDOW WON'T GO DOWN TO PAY TOLLS I MUS...

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 98,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN ALL THE WAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR A KNOWN DEFECTED WELD HOWEVER THIS WARRANTY IS FOR A 5 YEAR TERM OR 100K MILE FOR AN VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE CAR. BECAUSE THE WINDOW WON'T GO DOWN TO PAY TOLLS I MUS...

Mar 6, 2013 Structure 122,000 mi

ONCE OPENED, THE VEHICLE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GET IT TO CLOSE & THE ONLY WAY IT DID SO WAS AFTER THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE AWAY FROM HOME, I MAY HAVE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ONCE OPENED, THE VEHICLE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GET IT TO CLOSE & THE ONLY WAY IT DID SO WAS AFTER THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE AWAY FROM HOME, I MAY HAVE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Structure 122,000 mi

ONCE OPENED, THE VEHICLE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GET IT TO CLOSE & THE ONLY WAY IT DID SO WAS AFTER THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE AWAY FROM HOME, I MAY HAVE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ONCE OPENED, THE VEHICLE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GET IT TO CLOSE & THE ONLY WAY IT DID SO WAS AFTER THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE AWAY FROM HOME, I MAY HAVE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN. *TR

Feb 23, 2013 Suspension 145,789 mi

MY TIRES WERE GETTING WORN OUT AT ABOUT 20000 MILES, THOUGH I TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER SHIP THEY NEVER IDENTIFIED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. RECENTLY IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT BOTH THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHINGS WERE DAMAGED AND IT COST MORE THAN $1100 TO REPLACE IT. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Feb 23, 2013 Suspension 145,789 mi

MY TIRES WERE GETTING WORN OUT AT ABOUT 20000 MILES, THOUGH I TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER SHIP THEY NEVER IDENTIFIED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. RECENTLY IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT BOTH THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHINGS WERE DAMAGED AND IT COST MORE THAN $1100 TO REPLACE IT. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Feb 15, 2013 Seat Belts 145,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ON THIS VEHICLE FOLD OVER AND BIND UP. THEY CANNOT BE RETRACTED PROPERLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS BOUND SO BAD, IT IS UNUSABLE. FRUSTRATING. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Seat Belts 145,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ON THIS VEHICLE FOLD OVER AND BIND UP. THEY CANNOT BE RETRACTED PROPERLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS BOUND SO BAD, IT IS UNUSABLE. FRUSTRATING. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Structure 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE TOO HEAVY FOR THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO FALL OFF THE HINGES. THE DOORS WOULD ALSO FREEZE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED WHEN IT WAS SNOWING OR THERE WAS FREEZING RAIN. THE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY OR MAN...

Feb 14, 2013 Structure 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE TOO HEAVY FOR THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO FALL OFF THE HINGES. THE DOORS WOULD ALSO FREEZE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED WHEN IT WAS SNOWING OR THERE WAS FREEZING RAIN. THE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY OR MAN...

Feb 8, 2013 Structure 152,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WAS PARKED. I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR REMOTELY WITH THE KEY FOB. I INSTANTLY HEARD A POPPING/CRUNCH NOISE, AND HEARD IT AGAIN WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR. I DISCOVERED THAT THE EXTERIOR CABLE THAT CONTROLS THE SLIDING MOTION OF THE DOOR HAD FRAYED AND...

Feb 8, 2013 Structure 152,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WAS PARKED. I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR REMOTELY WITH THE KEY FOB. I INSTANTLY HEARD A POPPING/CRUNCH NOISE, AND HEARD IT AGAIN WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR. I DISCOVERED THAT THE EXTERIOR CABLE THAT CONTROLS THE SLIDING MOTION OF THE DOOR HAD FRAYED AND...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, AFTER THE CABLE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE DOOR FELL DOWN TO THE SIDE STEP, IT SHATTERED THE LEFT REAR WINDOW.

Feb 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, AFTER THE CABLE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE DOOR FELL DOWN TO THE SIDE STEP, IT SHATTERED THE LEFT REAR WINDOW.

Feb 4, 2013 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, AFTER THE CABLE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE DOOR FELL DOWN TO THE SIDE STEP, IT SHATTERED THE LEFT REAR WINDOW.

Feb 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, AFTER THE CABLE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE DOOR FELL DOWN TO THE SIDE STEP, IT SHATTERED THE LEFT REAR WINDOW.

Jan 31, 2013 Seat Belts 144,521 mi

FRONT DRIVE AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE GETTING JAMMED. SOME TIME, UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT, OTHER TIME, SEAT BELT WILL NOT GET LOCKED. *TR

Jan 31, 2013 Seat Belts 144,521 mi

FRONT DRIVE AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE GETTING JAMMED. SOME TIME, UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT, OTHER TIME, SEAT BELT WILL NOT GET LOCKED. *TR

Jan 30, 2013 Seat Belts 108,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED NEW YEARS EVE AND THE FIRST TIME USED THE SEAT BELTS JAMMED. I JUST LOOKED ON LINE TO SEE IF THERE IS A FIX AND THERE ARE NONE LISTED, BUT HUNDREDS OF SIENNAS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO U...

Jan 30, 2013 Structure 130,300 mi

WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE, THE DOOR OPENED ABOUT 6 INCHES AND STOPPED. I GOT OUT TO OPEN IT MANUALLY AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I WAS ABLE TO CLOSE IT AND THAT IS WHEN I SAW A CABLE HANGING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN, THAT'S WHEN I FIGURED OUT THE CABLE THA...

Jan 30, 2013 Seat Belts 108,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED NEW YEARS EVE AND THE FIRST TIME USED THE SEAT BELTS JAMMED. I JUST LOOKED ON LINE TO SEE IF THERE IS A FIX AND THERE ARE NONE LISTED, BUT HUNDREDS OF SIENNAS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO U...

Jan 30, 2013 Structure 130,300 mi

WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE, THE DOOR OPENED ABOUT 6 INCHES AND STOPPED. I GOT OUT TO OPEN IT MANUALLY AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I WAS ABLE TO CLOSE IT AND THAT IS WHEN I SAW A CABLE HANGING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN, THAT'S WHEN I FIGURED OUT THE CABLE THA...

Jan 29, 2013 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) ARE EASILY JAMMED AND GETTING FOLDED OVER SO THAT THE SEAT BELT NEITHER RETRACTS OR PULLS OUT. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNJAM THE BELT, AND OFTEN NECESSITATES DRIVING WITHOUT THE SAFETY OF AN EFFECTIVE SEAT BELT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN A...

Jan 29, 2013 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) ARE EASILY JAMMED AND GETTING FOLDED OVER SO THAT THE SEAT BELT NEITHER RETRACTS OR PULLS OUT. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNJAM THE BELT, AND OFTEN NECESSITATES DRIVING WITHOUT THE SAFETY OF AN EFFECTIVE SEAT BELT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN A...

Jan 27, 2013 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

NUMEROUS TIMES THE SEAT BELT FOLDS AS IT IS PULLED OUT AND THEN JAMS. PRIOR TO TODAY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET IT UNFOLDED. TODAY I AM NOT ABLE TO AND NOW CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR SAFELY. IF I CAN'T FIX IT MYSELF I WILL HAVE TO DRIVE IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WITHOUT WEARING THE SEATBELT. *TR

Jan 27, 2013 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

NUMEROUS TIMES THE SEAT BELT FOLDS AS IT IS PULLED OUT AND THEN JAMS. PRIOR TO TODAY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET IT UNFOLDED. TODAY I AM NOT ABLE TO AND NOW CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR SAFELY. IF I CAN'T FIX IT MYSELF I WILL HAVE TO DRIVE IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WITHOUT WEARING THE SEATBELT. *TR

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

TOYOTA IS NOT RELIABLE ANYMORE LIKE IT USED TO. ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER NOT COVERED BY WARRANTIES AND TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THERE SHOULD BE STRICT LAWS TO FORCE TOYOTA TO FIX LOADS OF DESIGN ISSUES FOR FREE INDEPENDENT OF WARRANTIES. BIG COMPANIES LIKE TOYOTA ALWAYS FIND WORK AROUND AND PLAY WITH ...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN JULY OF 2007 IMMEDIATELY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK HATCH HYDRAULICS. TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS WOULD BE DELAYED BUT WOULD WORK. I DISCUSSED IT WITH SERVICE BUT THE DOOR WAS WORKING SO IT WAS NOT DOCUMENTED...

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

TOYOTA IS NOT RELIABLE ANYMORE LIKE IT USED TO. ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER NOT COVERED BY WARRANTIES AND TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THERE SHOULD BE STRICT LAWS TO FORCE TOYOTA TO FIX LOADS OF DESIGN ISSUES FOR FREE INDEPENDENT OF WARRANTIES. BIG COMPANIES LIKE TOYOTA ALWAYS FIND WORK AROUND AND PLAY WITH ...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN JULY OF 2007 IMMEDIATELY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK HATCH HYDRAULICS. TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS WOULD BE DELAYED BUT WOULD WORK. I DISCUSSED IT WITH SERVICE BUT THE DOOR WAS WORKING SO IT WAS NOT DOCUMENTED...

Jan 21, 2013 Structure 171,000 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION FOR 2004-2007 MODEL YEAR SIENNAS FOR FRONT DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL FAILURES. THIS WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND MY FRONT DOOR IS FAILING DUE TO FAULTY SPOT WELDS. IF THE DOOR CHECK COMPLETELY FAILS, THE DOOR WINDOW CAN BREAK INJURING THE DRIVER. THIS ...

Jan 21, 2013 Structure 171,000 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION FOR 2004-2007 MODEL YEAR SIENNAS FOR FRONT DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL FAILURES. THIS WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND MY FRONT DOOR IS FAILING DUE TO FAULTY SPOT WELDS. IF THE DOOR CHECK COMPLETELY FAILS, THE DOOR WINDOW CAN BREAK INJURING THE DRIVER. THIS ...

Jan 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

RIGHT HEADLAMP KEEPS FILLING WITH WATER CAUSING SEVERE FOGGING AND PUTTING MY BULB OUT. THIS PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS AND RUINED THE LENS. I COULDN'T PROPERLY SEE ON RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING. KEPT GOING BACK TO DEALER ABOUT IT BUT ALL THEY WOULD TELL ME WAS TURN MY HEAD...

Jan 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

RIGHT HEADLAMP KEEPS FILLING WITH WATER CAUSING SEVERE FOGGING AND PUTTING MY BULB OUT. THIS PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS AND RUINED THE LENS. I COULDN'T PROPERLY SEE ON RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING. KEPT GOING BACK TO DEALER ABOUT IT BUT ALL THEY WOULD TELL ME WAS TURN MY HEAD...

Jan 17, 2013 Seat Belts 145,500 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ON THIS VEHICLE JAM ALL THE TIME. THEY FOLD AND JAM WITH THE SEATBELTS UNABLE TO RETRACT AND HOLD THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN A SAFE MANNER. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH THIS CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 17, 2013 Seat Belts 145,500 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ON THIS VEHICLE JAM ALL THE TIME. THEY FOLD AND JAM WITH THE SEATBELTS UNABLE TO RETRACT AND HOLD THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN A SAFE MANNER. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH THIS CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 15, 2013 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR. *SMD

Jan 15, 2013 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR. *SMD

Jan 15, 2013 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR. *SMD

Jan 15, 2013 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR. *SMD

Jan 14, 2013 Electrical System 56,107 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE NOR OPEN. TRIED TO OPEN IT MANUALLY, NO LUCK UNLESS YOU USE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER WHICH MIGHT DO DAMAGE TO SOME OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. EVEN IF DOOR MANAGED TO GET OPEN IT WON'T CLOSE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Structure 56,107 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE NOR OPEN. TRIED TO OPEN IT MANUALLY, NO LUCK UNLESS YOU USE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER WHICH MIGHT DO DAMAGE TO SOME OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. EVEN IF DOOR MANAGED TO GET OPEN IT WON'T CLOSE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Electrical System 56,107 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE NOR OPEN. TRIED TO OPEN IT MANUALLY, NO LUCK UNLESS YOU USE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER WHICH MIGHT DO DAMAGE TO SOME OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. EVEN IF DOOR MANAGED TO GET OPEN IT WON'T CLOSE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 14, 2013 Structure 56,107 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE NOR OPEN. TRIED TO OPEN IT MANUALLY, NO LUCK UNLESS YOU USE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF POWER WHICH MIGHT DO DAMAGE TO SOME OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. EVEN IF DOOR MANAGED TO GET OPEN IT WON'T CLOSE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 13, 2013 Structure 55,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. HAPPEN LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR. THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE IN MIDDLE OF JOURNEY WHICH FORCES YOU TO DRIVE WITH KIDS WITH DOOR OPEN UNTIL YOU CAN GET THE DOOR FIXED.. LAST YEAR IT WAS WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR TODAY THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK IN MIDDLE OF MY SH...

Jan 13, 2013 Structure 55,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. HAPPEN LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR. THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE IN MIDDLE OF JOURNEY WHICH FORCES YOU TO DRIVE WITH KIDS WITH DOOR OPEN UNTIL YOU CAN GET THE DOOR FIXED.. LAST YEAR IT WAS WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR TODAY THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK IN MIDDLE OF MY SH...

Jan 11, 2013 Seat Belts 2 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS RESTING IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION ACROSS HER NECK. THERE WAS NO OPTION TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS NO RE...

Jan 11, 2013 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA'S EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS USE A PLASTIC COATED STEEL WIRE TO OPERATE THE DOOR VIA A WHEEL AND MOTOR. THIS PLASTIC DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND THE STEEL WIRE CORRODES AND FAILS LEADING TO THE INOPERABLE ABILITY OF THE DOOR IN THE POWER MODE. IN POWER MODE: THE DOOR WILL REMAIN ...

Jan 11, 2013 Structure 135,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA'S EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS USE A PLASTIC COATED STEEL WIRE TO OPERATE THE DOOR VIA A WHEEL AND MOTOR. THIS PLASTIC DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND THE STEEL WIRE CORRODES AND FAILS LEADING TO THE INOPERABLE ABILITY OF THE DOOR IN THE POWER MODE. IN POWER MODE: THE DOOR WILL REMAIN ...

Jan 11, 2013 Seat Belts 2 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS RESTING IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION ACROSS HER NECK. THERE WAS NO OPTION TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS NO RE...

Jan 11, 2013 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA'S EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS USE A PLASTIC COATED STEEL WIRE TO OPERATE THE DOOR VIA A WHEEL AND MOTOR. THIS PLASTIC DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND THE STEEL WIRE CORRODES AND FAILS LEADING TO THE INOPERABLE ABILITY OF THE DOOR IN THE POWER MODE. IN POWER MODE: THE DOOR WILL REMAIN ...

Jan 11, 2013 Structure 135,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA'S EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS USE A PLASTIC COATED STEEL WIRE TO OPERATE THE DOOR VIA A WHEEL AND MOTOR. THIS PLASTIC DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND THE STEEL WIRE CORRODES AND FAILS LEADING TO THE INOPERABLE ABILITY OF THE DOOR IN THE POWER MODE. IN POWER MODE: THE DOOR WILL REMAIN ...

Jan 8, 2013 Structure 34,322 mi

REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS REPLACED ON 3/11/2008 BY TOYOTA DUE TO REAR LIFT GATE NOT STAYING OPEN AND CLOSING DOWN ON TOP OF US BY ITSELF. REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS REPLACED AGAIN ON 12/18/2009 BY TOYOTA DUE TO THE SAME THING HAPPENING. REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS ARE AGAIN FAILING AS OF 12/2012. CALLED ...

Jan 8, 2013 Structure 34,322 mi

REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS REPLACED ON 3/11/2008 BY TOYOTA DUE TO REAR LIFT GATE NOT STAYING OPEN AND CLOSING DOWN ON TOP OF US BY ITSELF. REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS REPLACED AGAIN ON 12/18/2009 BY TOYOTA DUE TO THE SAME THING HAPPENING. REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS ARE AGAIN FAILING AS OF 12/2012. CALLED ...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC CUT THE WIRING FOR THE SLIDING DOOR IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DOOR WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT...

Jan 4, 2013 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT IS TWISTED AND WILL NOT RETRACT AND IS THEREFORE UNSAFE FOR USE. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, I ASKED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE AWARE OF. REQUEST TOYOTA TO INVESTIGATE TH...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC CUT THE WIRING FOR THE SLIDING DOOR IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DOOR WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT...

Jan 4, 2013 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT IS TWISTED AND WILL NOT RETRACT AND IS THEREFORE UNSAFE FOR USE. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, I ASKED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE AWARE OF. REQUEST TOYOTA TO INVESTIGATE TH...

Dec 31, 2012 Structure 96,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN LE MODEL. 2 YEARS AGO TRYING TO GET OUT OF DRIVERS SEAT, AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR I HEARD A MOTORIZED CLICKING SOUND AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE METAL WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE LATCH HAD BROKEN. I CALLED TOYO...

Dec 31, 2012 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN LE MODEL. 2 YEARS AGO TRYING TO GET OUT OF DRIVERS SEAT, AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR I HEARD A MOTORIZED CLICKING SOUND AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE METAL WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE LATCH HAD BROKEN. I CALLED TOYO...

Dec 31, 2012 Structure 96,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN LE MODEL. 2 YEARS AGO TRYING TO GET OUT OF DRIVERS SEAT, AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR I HEARD A MOTORIZED CLICKING SOUND AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE METAL WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE LATCH HAD BROKEN. I CALLED TOYO...

Dec 31, 2012 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN LE MODEL. 2 YEARS AGO TRYING TO GET OUT OF DRIVERS SEAT, AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR I HEARD A MOTORIZED CLICKING SOUND AND THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE METAL WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE LATCH HAD BROKEN. I CALLED TOYO...

Dec 28, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

THE CABLES ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATED SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS HAVE SNAPPED WITHIN A 4 MONTHS OF ONE ANOTHER (RIGHT SIDE ON 8/24 AND THE LEFT SIDE ON 12/26) AND NOW I AM UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER DOOR. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPERATE EVEN MANUALLY SO THE ONLY WAY FOR A PASSENGER TO GET IN OUR ...

Dec 28, 2012 Structure 162,795 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE POWER CORD ON THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR. THE DESIGN (LOCATED ON THE DOOR'S EXTERIOR) EXPOSED IT TO THE ELEMENTS AND CAUSED THE CABLE TO SNAP. THAT HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA BUT MY VAN WAS BEYOND THE MAX MILEAGE THEY ALLOWED IN THE RECALL. SO WE'VE JUST BEEN USING T...

Dec 28, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

THE CABLES ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATED SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS HAVE SNAPPED WITHIN A 4 MONTHS OF ONE ANOTHER (RIGHT SIDE ON 8/24 AND THE LEFT SIDE ON 12/26) AND NOW I AM UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER DOOR. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPERATE EVEN MANUALLY SO THE ONLY WAY FOR A PASSENGER TO GET IN OUR ...

Dec 28, 2012 Structure 162,795 mi

TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE POWER CORD ON THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR. THE DESIGN (LOCATED ON THE DOOR'S EXTERIOR) EXPOSED IT TO THE ELEMENTS AND CAUSED THE CABLE TO SNAP. THAT HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA BUT MY VAN WAS BEYOND THE MAX MILEAGE THEY ALLOWED IN THE RECALL. SO WE'VE JUST BEEN USING T...

Dec 27, 2012 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH DOORS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING A PARTICULAR PART ON THE VEHICLE, AND SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVER SI...

Dec 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH DOORS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING A PARTICULAR PART ON THE VEHICLE, AND SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVER SI...

Dec 27, 2012 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH DOORS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING A PARTICULAR PART ON THE VEHICLE, AND SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVER SI...

Dec 27, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH DOORS ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL INVOLVING A PARTICULAR PART ON THE VEHICLE, AND SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVER SI...

Dec 26, 2012 Seat Belts 58,888 mi

I OWN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN . FOR MANY YEARS, I ALWAYS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. IT SOMETIMES SIMPLY DOES NOT RETRACT. THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FREQUENTLY JAMMED AND FOLDED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT BY ITSELF. I HAVE TOYOTA DEALERS TO CHECK THE PROBLEM IN 2011 AND 2012, BUT THEY A...

Dec 26, 2012 Seat Belts 58,888 mi

I OWN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN . FOR MANY YEARS, I ALWAYS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. IT SOMETIMES SIMPLY DOES NOT RETRACT. THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FREQUENTLY JAMMED AND FOLDED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT BY ITSELF. I HAVE TOYOTA DEALERS TO CHECK THE PROBLEM IN 2011 AND 2012, BUT THEY A...

Dec 21, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON A CHILD ENTERING. VAN WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT HILL DOOR WAS ALREADY OPEN CHILD ENTERING DOOR OF VAN WHEN CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES DOOR SNAPPED AND RELEASED DOOR AND DOOR SLID CLOSE SLAMMING THE CHILD UP AGAINST THE DOOR PILLAR BETWE...

Dec 21, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON A CHILD ENTERING. VAN WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT HILL DOOR WAS ALREADY OPEN CHILD ENTERING DOOR OF VAN WHEN CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES DOOR SNAPPED AND RELEASED DOOR AND DOOR SLID CLOSE SLAMMING THE CHILD UP AGAINST THE DOOR PILLAR BETWE...

Dec 13, 2012 Structure 91,089 mi

THE BACK PASSENGER DOORS BOTH SIDES CAN NOT OPEN. THESE HAPPEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES ALREADY. THE LATCHES STUCK. *TR

Dec 13, 2012 Structure 91,089 mi

THE BACK PASSENGER DOORS BOTH SIDES CAN NOT OPEN. THESE HAPPEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES ALREADY. THE LATCHES STUCK. *TR

Dec 10, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR SIDING DOOR CABLES SNAPPED. UNABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE REAR DOORS PROPERLY MAKING FOR DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN BACK. *TR

Dec 10, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR SIDING DOOR CABLES SNAPPED. UNABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE REAR DOORS PROPERLY MAKING FOR DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN BACK. *TR

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 92,500 mi

WE HAVE A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL. THE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED. I TOOK IT TO OUR TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN ENGINEERING FLAW THAT TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED BUT WE WERE TOO LATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ENHANCE WARRANTY. WE WERE TOLD WE WO...

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 28, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 92,500 mi

WE HAVE A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL. THE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED. I TOOK IT TO OUR TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN ENGINEERING FLAW THAT TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED BUT WE WERE TOO LATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ENHANCE WARRANTY. WE WERE TOLD WE WO...

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 28, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 28, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

ONE REAR SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN AFTER LATCHING (ONCE WHEN THE SIENNA HAD STARTED MOVING) AND CAN ONLY BE SECURELY CLOSED BY AN ADULT STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR, PUSHING WHEN IT LATCHES AND QUICKLY HITTING THE POWER LOCKS. THE OPPOSITE REAR SLIDING DOOR: AFTER IT FULLY OPENS, IT "BOUNCES BACK" AN...

Nov 22, 2012 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

ON PASSENGER SIDE, FRONT SEAT BELT FOLDS AND JAMS AS IT IS BEING PULLED OUT TO BE BUCKLED. IF THE BELT IS PULLED OUT FURTHER, IT STAYS JAMMED AND DOES NOT RETRACT, THUS CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE PASSENGER. *TR

Nov 22, 2012 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

ON PASSENGER SIDE, FRONT SEAT BELT FOLDS AND JAMS AS IT IS BEING PULLED OUT TO BE BUCKLED. IF THE BELT IS PULLED OUT FURTHER, IT STAYS JAMMED AND DOES NOT RETRACT, THUS CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE PASSENGER. *TR

Nov 20, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 161,000 mi

VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) IS ACTIVATED IN CURVES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 60 MPH. SURFACE IS DRY AND CURVES ARE GRADUAL WITH APPROPRIATE AND SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. THE VSC LIGHT GOES ON AND WARNING BUZZER GOES OFF. THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND THE VEHICLE IS DE-THROTTLED. VEHICLE CONTROL IS RED...

Nov 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) IS ACTIVATED IN CURVES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 60 MPH. SURFACE IS DRY AND CURVES ARE GRADUAL WITH APPROPRIATE AND SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. THE VSC LIGHT GOES ON AND WARNING BUZZER GOES OFF. THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND THE VEHICLE IS DE-THROTTLED. VEHICLE CONTROL IS RED...

Nov 20, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 161,000 mi

VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) IS ACTIVATED IN CURVES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 60 MPH. SURFACE IS DRY AND CURVES ARE GRADUAL WITH APPROPRIATE AND SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. THE VSC LIGHT GOES ON AND WARNING BUZZER GOES OFF. THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND THE VEHICLE IS DE-THROTTLED. VEHICLE CONTROL IS RED...

Nov 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) IS ACTIVATED IN CURVES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 MPH AND 60 MPH. SURFACE IS DRY AND CURVES ARE GRADUAL WITH APPROPRIATE AND SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. THE VSC LIGHT GOES ON AND WARNING BUZZER GOES OFF. THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND THE VEHICLE IS DE-THROTTLED. VEHICLE CONTROL IS RED...

Nov 19, 2012 Structure

POWER SLICING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLIES...... WORK AND THEN NOT WORKING ON AND OFF... DID NOT FILE COMPLAINT BEFORE BECAUSE CHILDREN COMPLAIN NOT WORKING BUT WHEN I TRIED... IT WORKS ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST. FIRST INSTANCE IN 2008. //// NOW NOT WORKING COMPLETELY/STUCK. THE POWER IS WORKIN...

Nov 19, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLICING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLIES...... WORK AND THEN NOT WORKING ON AND OFF... DID NOT FILE COMPLAINT BEFORE BECAUSE CHILDREN COMPLAIN NOT WORKING BUT WHEN I TRIED... IT WORKS ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST. FIRST INSTANCE IN 2008. //// NOW NOT WORKING COMPLETELY/STUCK. THE POWER IS WORKIN...

Nov 19, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 19, 2012 Structure

POWER SLICING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLIES...... WORK AND THEN NOT WORKING ON AND OFF... DID NOT FILE COMPLAINT BEFORE BECAUSE CHILDREN COMPLAIN NOT WORKING BUT WHEN I TRIED... IT WORKS ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST. FIRST INSTANCE IN 2008. //// NOW NOT WORKING COMPLETELY/STUCK. THE POWER IS WORKIN...

Nov 19, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLICING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLIES...... WORK AND THEN NOT WORKING ON AND OFF... DID NOT FILE COMPLAINT BEFORE BECAUSE CHILDREN COMPLAIN NOT WORKING BUT WHEN I TRIED... IT WORKS ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST. FIRST INSTANCE IN 2008. //// NOW NOT WORKING COMPLETELY/STUCK. THE POWER IS WORKIN...

Nov 19, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Nov 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE FAILURE WAS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE SINCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE...

Nov 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE FAILURE WAS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE SINCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE...

Nov 14, 2012 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

THE SIENNA 2004 FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE GETTING FREQUENTLY JAMMED AND FOLDED AND UNABLE TO FULLY RETRACT. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH ALOT OF THE SIENNA OWNERS. THE BELTS ARE GETTING JAMMED, AND UNLESS YOU USE A PLIER TO TWIST TO UNFOLD TO BE ABLE TO GET IT TO ITS RETRACTING POSITION...

Nov 14, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

I TOOL MY CAR LAST APRIL TO GET MY RECALL DONE ON MY LIFT GATE AND EVER SINCE THAT MY LIFT GATE IS NOT WORKING.. I HAVE CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AS WELL BUT IT SEEMS NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Structure 108,000 mi

I TOOL MY CAR LAST APRIL TO GET MY RECALL DONE ON MY LIFT GATE AND EVER SINCE THAT MY LIFT GATE IS NOT WORKING.. I HAVE CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AS WELL BUT IT SEEMS NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

THE SIENNA 2004 FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE GETTING FREQUENTLY JAMMED AND FOLDED AND UNABLE TO FULLY RETRACT. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH ALOT OF THE SIENNA OWNERS. THE BELTS ARE GETTING JAMMED, AND UNLESS YOU USE A PLIER TO TWIST TO UNFOLD TO BE ABLE TO GET IT TO ITS RETRACTING POSITION...

Nov 14, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

I TOOL MY CAR LAST APRIL TO GET MY RECALL DONE ON MY LIFT GATE AND EVER SINCE THAT MY LIFT GATE IS NOT WORKING.. I HAVE CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AS WELL BUT IT SEEMS NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Structure 108,000 mi

I TOOL MY CAR LAST APRIL TO GET MY RECALL DONE ON MY LIFT GATE AND EVER SINCE THAT MY LIFT GATE IS NOT WORKING.. I HAVE CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AS WELL BUT IT SEEMS NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE STOPPED IN PARKING SPACE WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A LAMP POST. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO TWO OTH...

Nov 13, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THE CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. *TR

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE STOPPED IN PARKING SPACE WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A LAMP POST. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO TWO OTH...

Nov 13, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THE CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 8, 2012 Structure 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 8, 2012 Electrical System 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 8, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 8, 2012 Structure 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 8, 2012 Electrical System 135,914 mi

MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW LEADS TO JAMMED SLIDING DOORS, POSSIBLY LOCKING PASSENGERS INSIDE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. TOYOTA APPARENTLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AS IT HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS TO 9 YRS OR 120K MILES. MAILING LETTERS EARLIER THIS YEAR. I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THEM WHEN MY...

Nov 2, 2012 Structure 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A FRACTURE ALONG THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, LEADING TO WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASH B...

Nov 2, 2012 Structure 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A FRACTURE ALONG THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, LEADING TO WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASH B...

Oct 30, 2012 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

SEAT BELT TWISTS AND JAMS EXTREMELY EASILY. EXTENDS ALL THE WAY, AND WILL NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE MANIPULATED TO STRAIGHTEN IT AND GET IT TO RETRACT, BUT IT RECURS REGULARLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT USABLE WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE OR TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, BUT OCCU...

Oct 30, 2012 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

SEAT BELT TWISTS AND JAMS EXTREMELY EASILY. EXTENDS ALL THE WAY, AND WILL NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE MANIPULATED TO STRAIGHTEN IT AND GET IT TO RETRACT, BUT IT RECURS REGULARLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT USABLE WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE OR TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, BUT OCCU...

Oct 29, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CABLE ON MY LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR "POPPED" OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR (2012), THUS RENDERING THE POWER-SLIDING FUNCTION USELESS. THE FAILURE IS THE SAME AS DESCRIBED BY MANY DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMERS ON VARIOUS WEBSITES. ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS INCONVENIENCE, THERE IS AN INTRINSIC DANGER INASMUCH AS T...

Oct 29, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CABLE ON MY LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR "POPPED" OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR (2012), THUS RENDERING THE POWER-SLIDING FUNCTION USELESS. THE FAILURE IS THE SAME AS DESCRIBED BY MANY DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMERS ON VARIOUS WEBSITES. ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS INCONVENIENCE, THERE IS AN INTRINSIC DANGER INASMUCH AS T...

Oct 27, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

WE TRIED TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT IT REMAINED STUCK OPEN. WE HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN TO A SERVICE STATION AND GET THE CABLE CUT IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SHUT THE DOOR. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER ...

Oct 27, 2012 Structure 145,000 mi

WE TRIED TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT IT REMAINED STUCK OPEN. WE HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN TO A SERVICE STATION AND GET THE CABLE CUT IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SHUT THE DOOR. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER ...

Oct 23, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA'S DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL-SLIDER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. 2 OF THE 3 BOLTS HAVE BECOME DETACHED. TOYOTA STATES THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE "REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY" WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE, ALTHOUGH DETACHED BOLTS AND FAILURE OF THE REAR SLIDING DOOR TO PROPERLY...

Oct 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA'S DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL-SLIDER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. 2 OF THE 3 BOLTS HAVE BECOME DETACHED. TOYOTA STATES THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE "REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY" WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE, ALTHOUGH DETACHED BOLTS AND FAILURE OF THE REAR SLIDING DOOR TO PROPERLY...

Oct 23, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA'S DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL-SLIDER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. 2 OF THE 3 BOLTS HAVE BECOME DETACHED. TOYOTA STATES THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE "REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY" WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE, ALTHOUGH DETACHED BOLTS AND FAILURE OF THE REAR SLIDING DOOR TO PROPERLY...

Oct 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA'S DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL-SLIDER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. 2 OF THE 3 BOLTS HAVE BECOME DETACHED. TOYOTA STATES THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE "REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY" WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE, ALTHOUGH DETACHED BOLTS AND FAILURE OF THE REAR SLIDING DOOR TO PROPERLY...

Oct 21, 2012 Structure 82,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPS WORKING ONCE IN A WHILE. IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN THE POWER DOOR BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR

Oct 21, 2012 Electrical System 82,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPS WORKING ONCE IN A WHILE. IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN THE POWER DOOR BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR

Oct 21, 2012 Structure 82,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPS WORKING ONCE IN A WHILE. IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN THE POWER DOOR BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR

Oct 21, 2012 Electrical System 82,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPS WORKING ONCE IN A WHILE. IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN THE POWER DOOR BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 9,177 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AND BEEN ALWAYS GARAGED STARTED DEVELOPING CRACKS ON DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY THE AC VENT AND ABOVE STEERING WHEEL. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS CRACKS AS POTENTIALLY PREVENTING AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING PROPERLY OR MAY BE DEPLOYING PREMATUREL...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 9,177 mi

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AND BEEN ALWAYS GARAGED STARTED DEVELOPING CRACKS ON DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY THE AC VENT AND ABOVE STEERING WHEEL. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS CRACKS AS POTENTIALLY PREVENTING AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING PROPERLY OR MAY BE DEPLOYING PREMATUREL...

Oct 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT STOP WORKING. REPLACED HID BULB BUT STILL WILL NOT WORK. SWAPPED WITH PASSENGER'S SIDE TO CONFIRM THE BULB IS OK (IT IS). THERE IS A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (DUE TO THE WEATHER STARTING TO COOL DOWN IN NORTHEAST). AFTER SEEING ALL THE COMPLA...

Oct 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT STOP WORKING. REPLACED HID BULB BUT STILL WILL NOT WORK. SWAPPED WITH PASSENGER'S SIDE TO CONFIRM THE BULB IS OK (IT IS). THERE IS A LOT OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (DUE TO THE WEATHER STARTING TO COOL DOWN IN NORTHEAST). AFTER SEEING ALL THE COMPLA...

Oct 15, 2012 Visibility/wiper Fire 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WINDOW FAILED AND BECAME STUCK OPEN. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN THE AREA OF THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE MASTER SWITCH BU...

Oct 15, 2012 Visibility/wiper Fire 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WINDOW FAILED AND BECAME STUCK OPEN. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN THE AREA OF THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE MASTER SWITCH BU...

Oct 12, 2012 Structure 59,856 mi

EVEN BEFORE 7-16-09, WITH THE MILEAGE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AROUND 59856, I COULD ALREADY BEGIN TO HEAR THE NOW FAMOUS CLICKING NOISE IN MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POSITION LATCH. CLEARLY SERVICE REPS MUST HAVE HEARD THE NOISE AND KNOWN OF THE DANGERS OF FAILING WELDS ON THE LATCH, AND WHAT MIGHT HAPP...

Oct 12, 2012 Structure 59,856 mi

EVEN BEFORE 7-16-09, WITH THE MILEAGE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AROUND 59856, I COULD ALREADY BEGIN TO HEAR THE NOW FAMOUS CLICKING NOISE IN MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POSITION LATCH. CLEARLY SERVICE REPS MUST HAVE HEARD THE NOISE AND KNOWN OF THE DANGERS OF FAILING WELDS ON THE LATCH, AND WHAT MIGHT HAPP...

Oct 10, 2012 Structure 89,000 mi

1. RIGHT SIDE, PASSENGERS DOOR CAN NOT OPEN (JAM). 2. TAKE THE KEY OUT COMPLETELY, BUT VEHICLE (ENGINE) STILL RUNNING. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

1. RIGHT SIDE, PASSENGERS DOOR CAN NOT OPEN (JAM). 2. TAKE THE KEY OUT COMPLETELY, BUT VEHICLE (ENGINE) STILL RUNNING. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Structure 105,000 mi

SIDE DOOR STOP FUNCTIONING. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Structure 89,000 mi

1. RIGHT SIDE, PASSENGERS DOOR CAN NOT OPEN (JAM). 2. TAKE THE KEY OUT COMPLETELY, BUT VEHICLE (ENGINE) STILL RUNNING. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

1. RIGHT SIDE, PASSENGERS DOOR CAN NOT OPEN (JAM). 2. TAKE THE KEY OUT COMPLETELY, BUT VEHICLE (ENGINE) STILL RUNNING. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Structure 105,000 mi

SIDE DOOR STOP FUNCTIONING. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Structure 109,659 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE A THE POWER DOOR CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Oct 9, 2012 Structure 109,659 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE A THE POWER DOOR CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Oct 4, 2012 Structure 97,124 mi

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Electrical System 97,124 mi

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Structure 97,124 mi

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Electrical System 97,124 mi

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TR

Oct 1, 2012 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND SPLITTING AND MAY AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. *TR

Oct 1, 2012 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND SPLITTING AND MAY AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. *TR

Oct 1, 2012 Air Bags

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND SPLITTING AND MAY AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. *TR

Oct 1, 2012 Unknown Or Other

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND SPLITTING AND MAY AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 27, 2012 Equipment 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 27, 2012 Equipment 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 19, 2012 Structure 53,000 mi

THIS CONCERNS ME AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DASH ON MY SIENNA 2004 HAS CRACKS EVERYWHERE. IN SUMMER 2008 IS WHEN I SAW THE FIRST CRACK. FOUR YEARS LATER THEY ARE ALL OVER THE FRONT DASH, IN THE DRIVER SIDE AS WELL AS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE SEEN THROUGH THE WEB THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FO...

Sep 19, 2012 Structure 53,000 mi

THIS CONCERNS ME AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DASH ON MY SIENNA 2004 HAS CRACKS EVERYWHERE. IN SUMMER 2008 IS WHEN I SAW THE FIRST CRACK. FOUR YEARS LATER THEY ARE ALL OVER THE FRONT DASH, IN THE DRIVER SIDE AS WELL AS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE SEEN THROUGH THE WEB THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FO...

Sep 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYING AND THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYING AND THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. *TR

Sep 8, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Sep 8, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Sep 6, 2012 Structure 60,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,300 AND THE CURRENT M...

Sep 6, 2012 Structure 60,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,300 AND THE CURRENT M...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEA...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEA...

Aug 28, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I FIRST REPORTED A PROBLEM TO TOYOTA IN 2011 WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT STOPPED WORKING. TOYOTA REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR (MY VAN HAD 129,000 MILES ON IT). DUE TO THE $1,500 COST ...

Aug 28, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING. I FIRST REPORTED A PROBLEM TO TOYOTA IN 2011 WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT STOPPED WORKING. TOYOTA REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR (MY VAN HAD 129,000 MILES ON IT). DUE TO THE $1,500 COST ...

Aug 24, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A FLAT ROAD, WE WERE TRYING TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE OPENED BY ONE PUSH OF A BUTTON, HOWEVER, IT DID NOT. SO WE HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN IT. NOW THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY TO USE IT MANUALLY. *TR

Aug 24, 2012 Structure 113,440 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE DOOR WELD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ASSIS...

Aug 24, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A FLAT ROAD, WE WERE TRYING TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE OPENED BY ONE PUSH OF A BUTTON, HOWEVER, IT DID NOT. SO WE HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN IT. NOW THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY TO USE IT MANUALLY. *TR

Aug 24, 2012 Structure 113,440 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE DOOR WELD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ASSIS...

Aug 22, 2012 Structure 77,000 mi

ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO I REALIZED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. LAST WEEK I LEARNED IT WAS THE WELDING THAT CRACKED INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. AS PER ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET I BELIEVE TOYOTA NEEDS TO REISSUE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PART. ...

Aug 22, 2012 Structure 77,000 mi

ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO I REALIZED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. LAST WEEK I LEARNED IT WAS THE WELDING THAT CRACKED INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. AS PER ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET I BELIEVE TOYOTA NEEDS TO REISSUE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS PART. ...

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE DRIVER, CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE...

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE DRIVER, CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE...

Aug 16, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH LOUD POPPING NOISE WITH EVERY OPENING AND CLOSING AND JAR OF THE DOOR WITH THESE NOISES. *TR

Aug 16, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH LOUD POPPING NOISE WITH EVERY OPENING AND CLOSING AND JAR OF THE DOOR WITH THESE NOISES. *TR

Aug 12, 2012 Structure 62,960 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH OUR FRONT DRIVERS DOOR. IT STARTED OUT CLOSING ON MY LEG AND SQUEAKING. SINCE MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT HILL, I ATTRIBUTED IT TO THIS. I NEVER RECEIVED THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT? REGARDING THIS OR I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THESE WERE DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE CAR DOOR HINGE WELDING AND W...

Aug 12, 2012 Structure 62,960 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA VAN WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. IN THE PAST, THE DOOR HAD CLOSED ON MY CHILD NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO A DEFECT. AFTER THAT THE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE AT ALL UNLESS WE WENT OUT OF OUR VAN AND PUSHED UP ON IT AS IT WAS CLOSING. A MECHANIC AT TOYOTA POINTED O...

Aug 12, 2012 Structure 62,960 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH OUR FRONT DRIVERS DOOR. IT STARTED OUT CLOSING ON MY LEG AND SQUEAKING. SINCE MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT HILL, I ATTRIBUTED IT TO THIS. I NEVER RECEIVED THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT? REGARDING THIS OR I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THESE WERE DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE CAR DOOR HINGE WELDING AND W...

Aug 12, 2012 Structure 62,960 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA VAN WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. IN THE PAST, THE DOOR HAD CLOSED ON MY CHILD NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO A DEFECT. AFTER THAT THE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE AT ALL UNLESS WE WENT OUT OF OUR VAN AND PUSHED UP ON IT AS IT WAS CLOSING. A MECHANIC AT TOYOTA POINTED O...

Aug 11, 2012 Structure 105,300 mi

DOOR CHECK BROKEN ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. I AM TOLD THIS REQUIRES THE DOOR TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,000. AS A RESULT, I HAVE AN UNSAFE SITUATION SINCE I HAD TO REMOVE THE DOOR CHECK. *TR

Aug 11, 2012 Structure 105,300 mi

DOOR CHECK BROKEN ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. I AM TOLD THIS REQUIRES THE DOOR TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,000. AS A RESULT, I HAVE AN UNSAFE SITUATION SINCE I HAD TO REMOVE THE DOOR CHECK. *TR

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 65,131 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH OUR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT WORKING/ STUCK. ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IT WAS STUCK "OPEN" POSING A HAZARD IF WE HAD OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR OR WERE STRANDED ON THE HWY. ON THE SECOND MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE THE DOOR WAS STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD ...

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 65,131 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH OUR PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT WORKING/ STUCK. ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IT WAS STUCK "OPEN" POSING A HAZARD IF WE HAD OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR OR WERE STRANDED ON THE HWY. ON THE SECOND MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE THE DOOR WAS STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD ...

Aug 2, 2012 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE EXTENDED POSITION AND WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALERSHIP SAID THE RETRACTION MECHANISM IS BROKEN AND THE PART COSTS $400. I'VE READ ABOUT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WILL SOMETHING LIKE THIS BE RECALLED. IT IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE DOOR REMAINED SHUT UNTIL LATER RECURRING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEH...

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 105,000 mi

THE VAN'S PASSENGER REAR DOOR CABLE FRAYED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO OPEN. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD SINCE MY 4 YEAR CHILD RIDES IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. EVIDENTLY THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" ISSUED JUST LAST MONTH BUT CONVENIENTLY ENOUGH MY VAN FALLS WITHIN TH...

Aug 2, 2012 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE EXTENDED POSITION AND WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALERSHIP SAID THE RETRACTION MECHANISM IS BROKEN AND THE PART COSTS $400. I'VE READ ABOUT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WILL SOMETHING LIKE THIS BE RECALLED. IT IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE DOOR REMAINED SHUT UNTIL LATER RECURRING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEH...

Aug 2, 2012 Structure 105,000 mi

THE VAN'S PASSENGER REAR DOOR CABLE FRAYED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO OPEN. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD SINCE MY 4 YEAR CHILD RIDES IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. EVIDENTLY THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" ISSUED JUST LAST MONTH BUT CONVENIENTLY ENOUGH MY VAN FALLS WITHIN TH...

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE D...

Aug 1, 2012 Air Bags 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE D...

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE D...

Aug 1, 2012 Air Bags 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHAT ONCE STARTED AS A SMALL CRACK, IS NOW A SPIDERWEB OF CRACKS THAT EXTENDS OVER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE D...

Jul 30, 2012 Structure

IN FALL 2010 THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH IS AUTOMATIC, BEGAN NOT OPENING AND NOT CLOSING WHEN THE "AUTOMATIC" BUTTON WAS PUSHED OR WHEN THE HANDLE WAS PULLED WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERS THE MOTOR TO START. I FIGURED IT WAS THE MOTOR GOING BAD SO I TURNED IT ...

Jul 30, 2012 Structure

IN FALL 2010 THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH IS AUTOMATIC, BEGAN NOT OPENING AND NOT CLOSING WHEN THE "AUTOMATIC" BUTTON WAS PUSHED OR WHEN THE HANDLE WAS PULLED WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERS THE MOTOR TO START. I FIGURED IT WAS THE MOTOR GOING BAD SO I TURNED IT ...

Jul 28, 2012 Structure 123,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS BROKEN. DEALER SAYS WELD IS BROKEN REQUIRING COMPLETE DOOR REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $2000. THE DRIVER DOOR WAS REPLACED YEARS AGO UNDER A RECALL BECAUSE IT TOO HAD A BROKEN WELD. *TR THIS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE. THE DEALERS ARE WELL AWARE OF T...

Jul 28, 2012 Structure 123,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS BROKEN. DEALER SAYS WELD IS BROKEN REQUIRING COMPLETE DOOR REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $2000. THE DRIVER DOOR WAS REPLACED YEARS AGO UNDER A RECALL BECAUSE IT TOO HAD A BROKEN WELD. *TR THIS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE. THE DEALERS ARE WELL AWARE OF T...

Jul 26, 2012 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR SCHUMER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A REIMBURSEMENT ISSUE WITH 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (DOT/I# S 2012 187) *TGW ON AUGUST 9, 2009, THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. IN THE SPRING OF 2011, TOYOTA ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL. THEIR NOTICE STATED IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSL...

Jul 26, 2012 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR SCHUMER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A REIMBURSEMENT ISSUE WITH 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (DOT/I# S 2012 187) *TGW ON AUGUST 9, 2009, THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. IN THE SPRING OF 2011, TOYOTA ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL. THEIR NOTICE STATED IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSL...

Jul 25, 2012 Electrical System 91,400 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. CONFIRMED WITH TOYOTA DEALER THAT BREAKING CABLE CAUSED POWER DOOR MOTOR TO FAIL. TOYOTA HAS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO COVER CABLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER MOTOR. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Structure 91,400 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. CONFIRMED WITH TOYOTA DEALER THAT BREAKING CABLE CAUSED POWER DOOR MOTOR TO FAIL. TOYOTA HAS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO COVER CABLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER MOTOR. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Electrical System 91,400 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. CONFIRMED WITH TOYOTA DEALER THAT BREAKING CABLE CAUSED POWER DOOR MOTOR TO FAIL. TOYOTA HAS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO COVER CABLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER MOTOR. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Structure 91,400 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. CONFIRMED WITH TOYOTA DEALER THAT BREAKING CABLE CAUSED POWER DOOR MOTOR TO FAIL. TOYOTA HAS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO COVER CABLE, BUT WILL NOT COVER MOTOR. *TR

Jul 16, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

PASSENGER DOOR MAKES NOISE (HINGES) AND TOYOTA DON'T COVER IT. I DID RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA THAT THEY COVER 120K MILEAGE / 9 YEARS FOR SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM NOT FOR DRIVER DOOR. THE DEALER IS ASKING ME ABOUT $2,500 TO CHANGE THE DOOR. IT'S NOT FAIR. TOYOTA NEED TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM!!! *TR

Jul 16, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

PASSENGER DOOR MAKES NOISE (HINGES) AND TOYOTA DON'T COVER IT. I DID RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA THAT THEY COVER 120K MILEAGE / 9 YEARS FOR SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM NOT FOR DRIVER DOOR. THE DEALER IS ASKING ME ABOUT $2,500 TO CHANGE THE DOOR. IT'S NOT FAIR. TOYOTA NEED TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM!!! *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Structure

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE CERTIFIED USED IN 2007 WITH APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY... THIS VEHICLE HAS FOG LIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND XENON HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS. OF THESE EIGHT SETTINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ONLY ONE DOES NOT WORK -- THE RIGHT SIDE REGULAR BEAM HEADLIGHT. THE R/S H...

Jul 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE CERTIFIED USED IN 2007 WITH APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY... THIS VEHICLE HAS FOG LIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND XENON HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS. OF THESE EIGHT SETTINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ONLY ONE DOES NOT WORK -- THE RIGHT SIDE REGULAR BEAM HEADLIGHT. THE R/S H...

Jul 14, 2012 Structure 69,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENING MECHANISM DOES NOT PROPERLY OPEN THE DOOR. PUSHING THE OPEN BUTTON PRODUCES A WHIRRING NOISE OF THE DOOR MOTOR AND A SINGLE JERKY RESPONSE OF THE DOOR, BUT NOT AN ACTUAL OPENING OF THE DOOR. THE HAPPENS IN THE BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE POSITIONS. WITH THE ...

Jul 14, 2012 Structure

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE CERTIFIED USED IN 2007 WITH APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY... THIS VEHICLE HAS FOG LIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND XENON HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS. OF THESE EIGHT SETTINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ONLY ONE DOES NOT WORK -- THE RIGHT SIDE REGULAR BEAM HEADLIGHT. THE R/S H...

Jul 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE CERTIFIED USED IN 2007 WITH APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY... THIS VEHICLE HAS FOG LIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, AND XENON HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS. OF THESE EIGHT SETTINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ONLY ONE DOES NOT WORK -- THE RIGHT SIDE REGULAR BEAM HEADLIGHT. THE R/S H...

Jul 14, 2012 Structure 69,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENING MECHANISM DOES NOT PROPERLY OPEN THE DOOR. PUSHING THE OPEN BUTTON PRODUCES A WHIRRING NOISE OF THE DOOR MOTOR AND A SINGLE JERKY RESPONSE OF THE DOOR, BUT NOT AN ACTUAL OPENING OF THE DOOR. THE HAPPENS IN THE BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE POSITIONS. WITH THE ...

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags Crash 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE CRASH. TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN INJURY T...

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags Crash 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE CRASH. TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN INJURY T...

Jul 6, 2012 Structure 29,168 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING LOAD POPPING AND CREAKING NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. BROUGHT THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WELDS INSIDE THE DOOR WERE BROKEN. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND RECOMMENDED I CALL TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVIC...

Jul 6, 2012 Structure 29,168 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING LOAD POPPING AND CREAKING NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. BROUGHT THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WELDS INSIDE THE DOOR WERE BROKEN. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND RECOMMENDED I CALL TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVIC...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL WELD SPOT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. USED THE KEY FOB AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS AS MY BABIES CAR SEAT WAS I...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL WELD SPOT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. USED THE KEY FOB AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS AS MY BABIES CAR SEAT WAS I...

Jul 2, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CABLE ON MY PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE, RENDERING MY DOOR INOPERABLE. IT WILL OPEN 8 INCHES AT MOST, WHICH PREVENTED ME ACCESS TO MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT. I INQUIRED WITH TOYOTA AFTER LEARNING ONLINE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS PROBLEM, SINCE IT SEEMS THAT IT HAS BEEN A ...

Jul 2, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CABLE ON MY PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE, RENDERING MY DOOR INOPERABLE. IT WILL OPEN 8 INCHES AT MOST, WHICH PREVENTED ME ACCESS TO MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT. I INQUIRED WITH TOYOTA AFTER LEARNING ONLINE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS PROBLEM, SINCE IT SEEMS THAT IT HAS BEEN A ...

Jun 21, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER TO STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN CORNERS, PARK, ETC. *TT

Jun 21, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER TO STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN CORNERS, PARK, ETC. *TT

Jun 20, 2012 Structure 55,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED AND WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POP. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH OPEN OR CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SPRAINED HER LEFT LE...

Jun 20, 2012 Structure 55,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED AND WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POP. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH OPEN OR CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SPRAINED HER LEFT LE...

Jun 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN AND THE HANDLE BROKE AFTER TRYING TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO W...

Jun 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN AND THE HANDLE BROKE AFTER TRYING TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO W...

Jun 6, 2012 Electrical System 126,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 HAS HAD A DEFECTIVE DOOR FROM ABOUT 40-45,000MILES. IT WAS INTERMITTENT FOR YEARS UNTIL ON 3/30/11 IT TOTALLY QUIT WORKING. I COULD NEVER DIAGNOSE THE REASON WHY IT WOULD ONLY WORK SOMETIMES. WAS IT RELATED TO HEAT, MOISTURE.... THERE WAS NO CORRELATION. IT QUIT WORKING. THERE NEEDS TO B...

Jun 6, 2012 Structure 125,685 mi

DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY WELDS BROKE. THIS IS A KNOWN TOYOTA PROBLEM WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED UNDER TSB NV003-007. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS LIMITED THEIR FIXING OF THIS PROBLEM BY A MILEAGE AND YEARS CAP. MANY ORIGINAL OWNERS LIKE MYSELF ARE NOW LEFT HOLDING THE BAG. TOYOTA HAS REJECTED MY REQUES...

Jun 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WHEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD AIR, IT WAS MORE COOL THAN COLD. THEN IT WOULD BLOW HOT AIR ON OCCASION THEN IT WOULD EVENTUALLY BLOW COLD AIR AGAIN. EVENTUALLY THE AIR WASNT COLD AT ALL AND IT WOULD CONSTANTLY BLOW HOT AIR. THIS WAS VERY UNCONFORTABLE DUE TO THE ...

Jun 6, 2012 Electrical System 126,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 HAS HAD A DEFECTIVE DOOR FROM ABOUT 40-45,000MILES. IT WAS INTERMITTENT FOR YEARS UNTIL ON 3/30/11 IT TOTALLY QUIT WORKING. I COULD NEVER DIAGNOSE THE REASON WHY IT WOULD ONLY WORK SOMETIMES. WAS IT RELATED TO HEAT, MOISTURE.... THERE WAS NO CORRELATION. IT QUIT WORKING. THERE NEEDS TO B...

Jun 6, 2012 Structure 125,685 mi

DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY WELDS BROKE. THIS IS A KNOWN TOYOTA PROBLEM WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED UNDER TSB NV003-007. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS LIMITED THEIR FIXING OF THIS PROBLEM BY A MILEAGE AND YEARS CAP. MANY ORIGINAL OWNERS LIKE MYSELF ARE NOW LEFT HOLDING THE BAG. TOYOTA HAS REJECTED MY REQUES...

Jun 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WHEN I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD AIR, IT WAS MORE COOL THAN COLD. THEN IT WOULD BLOW HOT AIR ON OCCASION THEN IT WOULD EVENTUALLY BLOW COLD AIR AGAIN. EVENTUALLY THE AIR WASNT COLD AT ALL AND IT WOULD CONSTANTLY BLOW HOT AIR. THIS WAS VERY UNCONFORTABLE DUE TO THE ...

Jun 1, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 102,085 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE SLIDING DOOR, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE DOOR LOC...

Jun 1, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 102,085 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE SLIDING DOOR, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE DOOR LOC...

May 28, 2012 Structure 44,000 mi

CABLE ON SIENNA DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE. DOOR IS NOW STUCK CLOSED. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOW GRINDING AND I AM AFRAID THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE COST AND NUMBER OF ISSUES! *TR

May 28, 2012 Structure 44,000 mi

CABLE ON SIENNA DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE. DOOR IS NOW STUCK CLOSED. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOW GRINDING AND I AM AFRAID THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE COST AND NUMBER OF ISSUES! *TR

May 18, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO THE HENGE FAILING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND HAD NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIELAGES WERE 92,000.

May 18, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO THE HENGE FAILING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND HAD NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIELAGES WERE 92,000.

May 17, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

ON MARCH 13, 2012, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS SERIOUSLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. IT WOULD START TO CLOSE, BUT THEN POP BACK. IT WOULD NOT CLOSE IN MANUAL MODE EITHER. SINCE THEN, IT'S HAPPENED ONE ADDITIONAL TIME. EVENTUALLY, WE WERE ABLE TO FORCEFULLY SHUT THE DOOR. TODAY, MAY 17, 201...

May 17, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

ON MARCH 13, 2012, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS SERIOUSLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. IT WOULD START TO CLOSE, BUT THEN POP BACK. IT WOULD NOT CLOSE IN MANUAL MODE EITHER. SINCE THEN, IT'S HAPPENED ONE ADDITIONAL TIME. EVENTUALLY, WE WERE ABLE TO FORCEFULLY SHUT THE DOOR. TODAY, MAY 17, 201...

May 15, 2012 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE EXCESS WEBBING WAS HANGING ON THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO PERFORMED A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN ST...

May 15, 2012 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE EXCESS WEBBING WAS HANGING ON THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO PERFORMED A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN ST...

May 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ACCUMULATING MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH CAUSES THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. *TR

May 10, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ACCUMULATING MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH CAUSES THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. *TR

May 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ACCUMULATING MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH CAUSES THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. *TR

May 10, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ACCUMULATING MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH CAUSES THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. *TR

May 3, 2012 Structure 87,592 mi

TAIL GATE DROPPED WITHOUT WARNING FALLING 4 TIMES AND STRIKING OPERATOR ON HEAD. ITEM WAS RECALLED IN 2008 AND TOYOTA IS FAILING TO MAKE THE REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. THIS RECALL SHOULD COVER THIS INCIDENT AS IT IS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS DANGEROUS. THE FIX WAS NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY OTHERWISE ...

May 3, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

CAR ROLLED BACK WHILE ON A SLOPE WITH PARKING BRAKE FULLY APPLIED, IN PARK, AND ENGINE OFF. ROLLED BACK ABOUT 6-9 INCHES AS SOON AS FOOTBRAKE WAS RELEASED, WITH A CHILD IMMEDIATELY BEHIND CAR AT THAT TIME. I LATER FOUND THE PROBLEM IS A WORN REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT SUPPORT ARM USED ON ALL SIENNA...

May 3, 2012 Structure 87,592 mi

TAIL GATE DROPPED WITHOUT WARNING FALLING 4 TIMES AND STRIKING OPERATOR ON HEAD. ITEM WAS RECALLED IN 2008 AND TOYOTA IS FAILING TO MAKE THE REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. THIS RECALL SHOULD COVER THIS INCIDENT AS IT IS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS DANGEROUS. THE FIX WAS NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY OTHERWISE ...

May 3, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

CAR ROLLED BACK WHILE ON A SLOPE WITH PARKING BRAKE FULLY APPLIED, IN PARK, AND ENGINE OFF. ROLLED BACK ABOUT 6-9 INCHES AS SOON AS FOOTBRAKE WAS RELEASED, WITH A CHILD IMMEDIATELY BEHIND CAR AT THAT TIME. I LATER FOUND THE PROBLEM IS A WORN REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT SUPPORT ARM USED ON ALL SIENNA...

Apr 30, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR BECAME DIFFICULT TO PULL CLOSED. OCCASIONALLY STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION SUCH THAT SOMEONE OUTSIDE HAS TO LET PASSENGER OUT. POWER SLIDING NOT WORKING, MUST BE PULLED MANUALLY. TAKEN INITIALLY TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC AT 99598 MILES, HAVE DOCUMENTATION. TOLD TO GO TO TO...

Apr 30, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR BECAME DIFFICULT TO PULL CLOSED. OCCASIONALLY STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION SUCH THAT SOMEONE OUTSIDE HAS TO LET PASSENGER OUT. POWER SLIDING NOT WORKING, MUST BE PULLED MANUALLY. TAKEN INITIALLY TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC AT 99598 MILES, HAVE DOCUMENTATION. TOLD TO GO TO TO...

Apr 24, 2012 Steering 69,000 mi

STEERING ON OUR VEHICLE SLIPS THEN BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN, AND IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN COMPLETING A TURN, SOMETIMES THERE IS OVERCORRECTION DUE TO THIS DIFFICULT TURNING THEN STEERING SLIPPAGE FLUID LEVELS ARE FINE, NO LEAKS. SOME SIENNA'S HAVE RECALLS ON CRANK-SHAFT ...

Apr 24, 2012 Steering 69,000 mi

STEERING ON OUR VEHICLE SLIPS THEN BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN, AND IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN COMPLETING A TURN, SOMETIMES THERE IS OVERCORRECTION DUE TO THIS DIFFICULT TURNING THEN STEERING SLIPPAGE FLUID LEVELS ARE FINE, NO LEAKS. SOME SIENNA'S HAVE RECALLS ON CRANK-SHAFT ...

Apr 23, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. LATE LAST YEAR, BOTH OF MY POWER SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DOORS FRAYED AND SNAPPED APART. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE DOORS CLOSED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM SINCE. MY KIDS HAVE HAD TO CLIMB THRU THE FRONT SEAT...

Apr 23, 2012 Structure 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. LATE LAST YEAR, BOTH OF MY POWER SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DOORS FRAYED AND SNAPPED APART. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE DOORS CLOSED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM SINCE. MY KIDS HAVE HAD TO CLIMB THRU THE FRONT SEAT...

Apr 23, 2012 Structure 86,667 mi

DRIVERS DOOR POPPING SOUND. BRACKET LEVER FOR DOOR STOP MOUNTING PLATE BROKEN LOOSE. DEALER REFERRED ME TO AUTO BODY SHOP. ADVISED NEED FOR NEW DOOR: WELDING THE PLATE BACK ON HAS NOT PROVEN SUCCESSFUL. IT JUST BREAKS OFF AGAIN. COST OVER $3000. DEALER SAID TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 5 YEAR...

Apr 23, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. LATE LAST YEAR, BOTH OF MY POWER SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DOORS FRAYED AND SNAPPED APART. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE DOORS CLOSED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM SINCE. MY KIDS HAVE HAD TO CLIMB THRU THE FRONT SEAT...

Apr 23, 2012 Structure 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. LATE LAST YEAR, BOTH OF MY POWER SLIDING DOORS BROKE WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. THE CABLE THAT OPERATES THE DOORS FRAYED AND SNAPPED APART. I WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE DOORS CLOSED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM SINCE. MY KIDS HAVE HAD TO CLIMB THRU THE FRONT SEAT...

Apr 23, 2012 Structure 86,667 mi

DRIVERS DOOR POPPING SOUND. BRACKET LEVER FOR DOOR STOP MOUNTING PLATE BROKEN LOOSE. DEALER REFERRED ME TO AUTO BODY SHOP. ADVISED NEED FOR NEW DOOR: WELDING THE PLATE BACK ON HAS NOT PROVEN SUCCESSFUL. IT JUST BREAKS OFF AGAIN. COST OVER $3000. DEALER SAID TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 5 YEAR...

Apr 17, 2012 Structure 94,800 mi

THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK ABOUT HALF OPEN. IT TOOK ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO GET DOOR TO MOVE WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE IN THE COLD AND MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE ASKING THAT I CLOSE THE DOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CONTACTED TOYOTA DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE DOOR MOTOR/CAB...

Apr 17, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Apr 17, 2012 Structure 94,800 mi

THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK ABOUT HALF OPEN. IT TOOK ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO GET DOOR TO MOVE WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE IN THE COLD AND MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE ASKING THAT I CLOSE THE DOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CONTACTED TOYOTA DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE DOOR MOTOR/CAB...

Apr 17, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ...

Apr 14, 2012 Structure 122,300 mi

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD NOTED OVER AREA WHERE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. *TR

Apr 14, 2012 Air Bags 122,300 mi

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD NOTED OVER AREA WHERE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. *TR

Apr 14, 2012 Structure 122,300 mi

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD NOTED OVER AREA WHERE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. *TR

Apr 14, 2012 Air Bags 122,300 mi

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD NOTED OVER AREA WHERE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. *TR

Apr 11, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

IN 2009 ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ENGINES OF MY 2004 SIENNA LE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY $1000. LAST MONTH, THE SAME DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE, AND IS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AT PRESENT. A DIAGNOSTIC FROM TOYOTA REVEALED THAT THE CABLES NEED TO BE REPLACE...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE IS FAILING. THE DOOR MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED. CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IF VEHICLE HAS LESS THAT 100,000 MILES. DO NOT FEEL THIS IS A FAIR POLICY. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THIS IS A DEFECT. HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FO...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

IN 2009 ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ENGINES OF MY 2004 SIENNA LE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY $1000. LAST MONTH, THE SAME DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE, AND IS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AT PRESENT. A DIAGNOSTIC FROM TOYOTA REVEALED THAT THE CABLES NEED TO BE REPLACE...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE IS FAILING. THE DOOR MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED. CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IF VEHICLE HAS LESS THAT 100,000 MILES. DO NOT FEEL THIS IS A FAIR POLICY. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THIS IS A DEFECT. HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FO...

Apr 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY VAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY IN A TURN, THE VSC LIGHT WILL FLASH, THE WARNING BEEP WILL BEEP, AND THE ABS BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE WILL QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVE...

Apr 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI...

Apr 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI...

Apr 1, 2012 Structure 87,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND RUBBING. WE DISCONTINUED USE TO PREVENT BREAKAGE, LEAVING US WITH ONLY ONE DOOR FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS. TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A $1600-$1800 FIX. *TR

Apr 1, 2012 Structure 103,700 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 04 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AND STICKS WHEN USING THE EXTERIOR HANDLE. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IN AN EMERGENCY ITS A GAMBLE WHETHER OR NOT THE DOOR COULD OPEN. WE CURRENTLY JUST USE THE MANUAL DRIVER SIDE DOOR AS T...

Apr 1, 2012 Structure 87,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND RUBBING. WE DISCONTINUED USE TO PREVENT BREAKAGE, LEAVING US WITH ONLY ONE DOOR FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS. TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A $1600-$1800 FIX. *TR

Apr 1, 2012 Structure 103,700 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 04 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AND STICKS WHEN USING THE EXTERIOR HANDLE. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IN AN EMERGENCY ITS A GAMBLE WHETHER OR NOT THE DOOR COULD OPEN. WE CURRENTLY JUST USE THE MANUAL DRIVER SIDE DOOR AS T...

Mar 23, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

THE DOORS ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FREQUENTLY "FREEZE" SHUT AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THEM AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS HAPPENS ROUTINELY WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING AND ARE NOT RESOLVED WITH TURNING OFF THE POWER, DOORS, LUBRICATING THE TRACKS OR WARMING UP THE CAR. THE DOORS SPON...

Mar 23, 2012 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE DOORS ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FREQUENTLY "FREEZE" SHUT AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THEM AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS HAPPENS ROUTINELY WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING AND ARE NOT RESOLVED WITH TURNING OFF THE POWER, DOORS, LUBRICATING THE TRACKS OR WARMING UP THE CAR. THE DOORS SPON...

Mar 23, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

THE DOORS ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FREQUENTLY "FREEZE" SHUT AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THEM AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS HAPPENS ROUTINELY WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING AND ARE NOT RESOLVED WITH TURNING OFF THE POWER, DOORS, LUBRICATING THE TRACKS OR WARMING UP THE CAR. THE DOORS SPON...

Mar 23, 2012 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE DOORS ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FREQUENTLY "FREEZE" SHUT AND WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THEM AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS HAPPENS ROUTINELY WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING AND ARE NOT RESOLVED WITH TURNING OFF THE POWER, DOORS, LUBRICATING THE TRACKS OR WARMING UP THE CAR. THE DOORS SPON...

Mar 18, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING, SO WE STARTED USING IT MANUALLY. NOW THE DOOR IS LOCKED SHUT AND WON'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE (THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS DISENGAGED). I WOULD ATTEMPT TO FIX IT MYSELF, BUT SCREWS ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA YOU CAN ONLY GET TO WITH T...

Mar 18, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

THE REAR POWER DOOR HATCH WONT STAY OPEN IN COLD WEATHER, IT WILL OPEN AND THEN IMMEDIATELY START TO CLOSE CAUSING SEVERAL HEADS TO BE HIT. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME IT IS COLD. ALSO NOW MY REMOTE AND THE INTERIOR BUTTON WONT OPEN THE DOOR AT ALL, IT HAS TO BE DONE MANUALLY. *TR

Mar 18, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING, SO WE STARTED USING IT MANUALLY. NOW THE DOOR IS LOCKED SHUT AND WON'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE (THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS DISENGAGED). I WOULD ATTEMPT TO FIX IT MYSELF, BUT SCREWS ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA YOU CAN ONLY GET TO WITH T...

Mar 18, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

THE REAR POWER DOOR HATCH WONT STAY OPEN IN COLD WEATHER, IT WILL OPEN AND THEN IMMEDIATELY START TO CLOSE CAUSING SEVERAL HEADS TO BE HIT. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME IT IS COLD. ALSO NOW MY REMOTE AND THE INTERIOR BUTTON WONT OPEN THE DOOR AT ALL, IT HAS TO BE DONE MANUALLY. *TR

Mar 13, 2012 Structure

THE CABLE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. FIRST THE REMOTE BUTTONS FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL EITHER FROM THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN SEE THE BROKEN CABLE UNDERNEATH THE REAR WINDOW. TOYOTA IS TELLING M...

Mar 13, 2012 Structure

OUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE REMOTE OR INSIDE BUTTONS 4 DAYS AGO BUT WE COULD OPEN AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. AS OF THIS MORNING IT WILL NO LONGER UNLOCK TO ALLOW US TO OPEN THE DOOR. MY CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO EXIT THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AT SCHOOL DROP OFF SO THIS ...

Mar 13, 2012 Structure

THE CABLE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. FIRST THE REMOTE BUTTONS FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THEN SHORTLY AFTER THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL EITHER FROM THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. I CAN SEE THE BROKEN CABLE UNDERNEATH THE REAR WINDOW. TOYOTA IS TELLING M...

Mar 13, 2012 Structure

OUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE REMOTE OR INSIDE BUTTONS 4 DAYS AGO BUT WE COULD OPEN AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. AS OF THIS MORNING IT WILL NO LONGER UNLOCK TO ALLOW US TO OPEN THE DOOR. MY CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO EXIT THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AT SCHOOL DROP OFF SO THIS ...

Mar 12, 2012 Structure

OUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE REMOTE OR INSIDE BUTTONS 3 DAYS AGO BUT WE COULD OPEN AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. AS OF THIS MORNING IT WILL NO LONGER UNLOCK, THEREFORE WE CAN NOT EVEN GET THE DOOR OPEN. MY CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO EXIT THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AT SCHOOL D...

Mar 12, 2012 Structure 109,182 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR CABLES FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS OR REAR HATCH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CABLES TO THE DOORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT ...

Mar 12, 2012 Structure

OUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE REMOTE OR INSIDE BUTTONS 3 DAYS AGO BUT WE COULD OPEN AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. AS OF THIS MORNING IT WILL NO LONGER UNLOCK, THEREFORE WE CAN NOT EVEN GET THE DOOR OPEN. MY CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO EXIT THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AT SCHOOL D...

Mar 12, 2012 Structure 109,182 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR CABLES FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS OR REAR HATCH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CABLES TO THE DOORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT ...

Mar 10, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. NOW THE DOOR IS NON-FUNCTIONING AND CAN NOT BE OPENED. *TR

Mar 10, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. NOW THE DOOR IS NON-FUNCTIONING AND CAN NOT BE OPENED. *TR

Mar 8, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR SOMETIMES WOULD CLOSE ON IT'S OWN AFTER OPENED. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP & OF COURSE WORKED AS NORMAL. IN MAY 2011 I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE WHILE I WAS OUT SHOPPING THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, I CLOSED AS BEST I COULD, BUT WOULD OPEN ON IT'S OWN GOING UP A H...

Mar 8, 2012 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING INTERIOR DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NOT RELEASE OPEN WHENEVER ACCESSING MANUALLY. IN NOVEMBER OF 2011, THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD ONLY RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE EXERTED AND OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE MALFUNC...

Mar 8, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR SOMETIMES WOULD CLOSE ON IT'S OWN AFTER OPENED. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP & OF COURSE WORKED AS NORMAL. IN MAY 2011 I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE WHILE I WAS OUT SHOPPING THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, I CLOSED AS BEST I COULD, BUT WOULD OPEN ON IT'S OWN GOING UP A H...

Mar 8, 2012 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING INTERIOR DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NOT RELEASE OPEN WHENEVER ACCESSING MANUALLY. IN NOVEMBER OF 2011, THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD ONLY RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE EXERTED AND OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE MALFUNC...

Mar 7, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR HAS A FAULTY DOOR HINGE AND A BROKEN CABLE. *TR

Mar 7, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR HAS A FAULTY DOOR HINGE AND A BROKEN CABLE. *TR

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HESITATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED N...

Mar 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HESITATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED N...

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE MANUAL DOOR WILL OPEN BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. INTERNAL LATCH APPEARS TO BE BROKEN OR LOOSE CAUSING THE DOOR NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE AS DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE MANUAL DOOR WILL OPEN BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. INTERNAL LATCH APPEARS TO BE BROKEN OR LOOSE CAUSING THE DOOR NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE AS DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Mar 3, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

POWER LOCKED UP DUE TO METAL WIRE CONNECTING IT TO THE MOTOR IS SHREDDED. THE METAL WIRE HAS SOME BLACK COATING THAT HAS WORN OFF AND THE METAL EXPOSED LOOKS RUSTED AND CAUSED IT TO BREAK. THE DOOR CAN ONLY OPEN PARTIALLY CAUSING INGRESS ISSUES. *TR

Mar 3, 2012 Structure 135,000 mi

POWER LOCKED UP DUE TO METAL WIRE CONNECTING IT TO THE MOTOR IS SHREDDED. THE METAL WIRE HAS SOME BLACK COATING THAT HAS WORN OFF AND THE METAL EXPOSED LOOKS RUSTED AND CAUSED IT TO BREAK. THE DOOR CAN ONLY OPEN PARTIALLY CAUSING INGRESS ISSUES. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Steering 96,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN AND ERRATICALLY JUMPED WHEN TURNED. DEALER REPLACE STEERING SHAFT AND INDICATED IT WAS CLOSE TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Steering 96,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN AND ERRATICALLY JUMPED WHEN TURNED. DEALER REPLACE STEERING SHAFT AND INDICATED IT WAS CLOSE TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR

Feb 27, 2012 Structure 128,000 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON RIGHT HAND POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENER. THE CABLE PROTECTIVE COATING HAD SHOWN SIGNS OF CRACKING AND ALLOWING THE CABLE TO RUST AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.. THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS THROUGH THE DEALER IS APPROXIMATELY $180...

Feb 27, 2012 Structure 128,000 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON RIGHT HAND POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENER. THE CABLE PROTECTIVE COATING HAD SHOWN SIGNS OF CRACKING AND ALLOWING THE CABLE TO RUST AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.. THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY UNTIL THE CABLE WAS CUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS THROUGH THE DEALER IS APPROXIMATELY $180...

Feb 25, 2012 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLES PLACES, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD ALLOW THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY HENCE CREATING AN ACCIDENT. THE SITUATION WITH THE CRACKS CONTINUES TO THE EXTENT THAT THERE ARE CRACKS ACROSS THE WHOLE DASHBOARD, AGAIN IN MULTIPLE PLACES. *TR

Feb 25, 2012 Structure

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLES PLACES, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WOULD ALLOW THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY HENCE CREATING AN ACCIDENT. THE SITUATION WITH THE CRACKS CONTINUES TO THE EXTENT THAT THERE ARE CRACKS ACROSS THE WHOLE DASHBOARD, AGAIN IN MULTIPLE PLACES. *TR

Feb 24, 2012 Structure

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOOR HINGES ARE NO LONGER WELDED. ACCORDING TO 3 REPAIR CENTERS AND TOYOTA DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON REPAIR BUT THAT MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A DEFECT AS THE AUTO SHOP THAT I AM SPEAKING WITH REGARDING MY CAR HAS HAD ABOUT 3 TO 4 VANS (INCLUD...

Feb 24, 2012 Structure

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOOR HINGES ARE NO LONGER WELDED. ACCORDING TO 3 REPAIR CENTERS AND TOYOTA DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON REPAIR BUT THAT MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A DEFECT AS THE AUTO SHOP THAT I AM SPEAKING WITH REGARDING MY CAR HAS HAD ABOUT 3 TO 4 VANS (INCLUD...

Feb 16, 2012 Structure 105,123 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYED AND HAS APPARENTLY JAMMED THE MECHANISM SUCH THAT THE DOOR IS STUCK HALF-OPEN (I'M AN OPTIMIST OR I'D HAVE SAID HALF-CLOSED). *TR

Feb 16, 2012 Structure 105,123 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYED AND HAS APPARENTLY JAMMED THE MECHANISM SUCH THAT THE DOOR IS STUCK HALF-OPEN (I'M AN OPTIMIST OR I'D HAVE SAID HALF-CLOSED). *TR

Feb 14, 2012 Electrical System 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Structure 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CORRODED/PARTED WIRE IN THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE AND VAN HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR FAILURE IN MID 2011. THIS IS AN UNSAFE, BUT ALL TOO COM...

Feb 14, 2012 Electrical System 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Structure 57,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. THE BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR IS SO HEAVY THAT IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED EASILY. THE CABLE THAT MOVES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND VISIBLE (HANGING OUTSIDE THE BODY). WE HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS AND THE CAR ...

Feb 14, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CORRODED/PARTED WIRE IN THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE AND VAN HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR FAILURE IN MID 2011. THIS IS AN UNSAFE, BUT ALL TOO COM...

Feb 13, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

DASHBOARD DEFECT INTERFERENCE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THE DASHBOARD HAS MANY LONG CRACKS THAT EXTEND FROM THE A/C VENTS AND GLOVE BOX ACROSS SECTIONS OF THE DASH, INCLUDING AROUND THE AIRBAG. I AM FEARFUL THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNE...

Feb 13, 2012 Air Bags 70,000 mi

DASHBOARD DEFECT INTERFERENCE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THE DASHBOARD HAS MANY LONG CRACKS THAT EXTEND FROM THE A/C VENTS AND GLOVE BOX ACROSS SECTIONS OF THE DASH, INCLUDING AROUND THE AIRBAG. I AM FEARFUL THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNE...

Feb 13, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

DASHBOARD DEFECT INTERFERENCE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THE DASHBOARD HAS MANY LONG CRACKS THAT EXTEND FROM THE A/C VENTS AND GLOVE BOX ACROSS SECTIONS OF THE DASH, INCLUDING AROUND THE AIRBAG. I AM FEARFUL THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNE...

Feb 13, 2012 Air Bags 70,000 mi

DASHBOARD DEFECT INTERFERENCE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THE DASHBOARD HAS MANY LONG CRACKS THAT EXTEND FROM THE A/C VENTS AND GLOVE BOX ACROSS SECTIONS OF THE DASH, INCLUDING AROUND THE AIRBAG. I AM FEARFUL THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNE...

Feb 11, 2012 Electrical System 118,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND CABLE THAT CONTROLS SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN. DOOR INOPERABLE POSING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Structure 118,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND CABLE THAT CONTROLS SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN. DOOR INOPERABLE POSING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

DASH BOARD CRACKS LOOK LIKE DONE BY A VERY SHARP KNIFE EVERYWHERE ACROSS THE DASH BOARD. MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Electrical System 118,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND CABLE THAT CONTROLS SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN. DOOR INOPERABLE POSING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Structure 118,000 mi

ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND CABLE THAT CONTROLS SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN. DOOR INOPERABLE POSING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

DASH BOARD CRACKS LOOK LIKE DONE BY A VERY SHARP KNIFE EVERYWHERE ACROSS THE DASH BOARD. MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Feb 10, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

ONE DAY WE NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE THAT OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR WAS MAKING WHEN WE OPENED AND CLOSED IT. THE NEXT DAY WE PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER AND AFTER GETTING OUR TWO YEAR OLD TWIN GIRLS OUT OF THEIR CAR SEAT, WE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND IT GOT STUCK HALF WAY. W...

Feb 10, 2012 Structure 88,000 mi

ONE DAY WE NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE THAT OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR WAS MAKING WHEN WE OPENED AND CLOSED IT. THE NEXT DAY WE PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER AND AFTER GETTING OUR TWO YEAR OLD TWIN GIRLS OUT OF THEIR CAR SEAT, WE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND IT GOT STUCK HALF WAY. W...

Feb 8, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA QUIT WORKING. THE CABLE BROKE AND THE DOOR STILL WORKS MANUALLY. WITHOUT THE CABLE, THE HEAVY DOOR SLIDES CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE. IF THE VAN WERE TO BE PARKED ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE, A PERSON COULD EASILY BE INJURED BY THE OUT OF CONTROL DOOR...

Feb 8, 2012 Structure 84,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA QUIT WORKING. THE CABLE BROKE AND THE DOOR STILL WORKS MANUALLY. WITHOUT THE CABLE, THE HEAVY DOOR SLIDES CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE. IF THE VAN WERE TO BE PARKED ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE, A PERSON COULD EASILY BE INJURED BY THE OUT OF CONTROL DOOR...

Feb 6, 2012 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PRESENTS VIBRATION AND STRANGE NOISE WHEN FULLY TURNED TO ANY SIDE. COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND SERVICE WAS DENIED, STATING THAT IS WAS FUNCTIONAL AND NOT BROKEN. NOW (FEB 2012, EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED) IT IS REALLY GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. WOULD TOYOTA WAI...

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

BOTH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPEN. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE MANUAL DOOR AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD NO LONGER BE OPENED. THE POWER DOOR, ONE DAY, WOULD NOT CLOSE WITH THE POWER. WE CLOSED IT MANUALLY AND IT KEPT REOPENING. WE TURNED ...

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 73,000 mi

2004 DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNABLE TO CLOSE. DUE TO SEVERELY COLD WEATHER IN IOWA, THE DOOR WAS FORCED SHUT TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERABLE. DOOR MOTOR REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $1300-1500. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED ...

Feb 6, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

2004 DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNABLE TO CLOSE. DUE TO SEVERELY COLD WEATHER IN IOWA, THE DOOR WAS FORCED SHUT TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERABLE. DOOR MOTOR REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $1300-1500. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED ...

Feb 6, 2012 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PRESENTS VIBRATION AND STRANGE NOISE WHEN FULLY TURNED TO ANY SIDE. COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND SERVICE WAS DENIED, STATING THAT IS WAS FUNCTIONAL AND NOT BROKEN. NOW (FEB 2012, EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED) IT IS REALLY GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. WOULD TOYOTA WAI...

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

BOTH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPEN. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE MANUAL DOOR AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD NO LONGER BE OPENED. THE POWER DOOR, ONE DAY, WOULD NOT CLOSE WITH THE POWER. WE CLOSED IT MANUALLY AND IT KEPT REOPENING. WE TURNED ...

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 73,000 mi

2004 DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNABLE TO CLOSE. DUE TO SEVERELY COLD WEATHER IN IOWA, THE DOOR WAS FORCED SHUT TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERABLE. DOOR MOTOR REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $1300-1500. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED ...

Feb 6, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

2004 DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNABLE TO CLOSE. DUE TO SEVERELY COLD WEATHER IN IOWA, THE DOOR WAS FORCED SHUT TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERABLE. DOOR MOTOR REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $1300-1500. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED ...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE AIR BAG AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. THE MAN...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE AIR BAG AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. THE MAN...

Feb 1, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ALONG WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WOULD ...

Feb 1, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ALONG WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WOULD ...

Jan 27, 2012 Structure

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EVEN IN MANUAL MODE WITH THE CABLE IN PLACE. I SNIPPED THE CABLE TO FREE THE DOOR, AND IT WILL OPEN BUT WILL NOT LOCK IN THE OPEN POSITION (USEFUL WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AT A SLIGHT DECLINE). WHEN CLO...

Jan 27, 2012 Structure 136,000 mi

THE CABLE IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) HAS CAUGHT. THE DOOR IS STUCK PARTWAY OPEN. I CANNOT OPEN IT FURTHER NOR CLOSE IT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED BY MANY OTHER CLAIMS. OF COURSE, TO OPERATE WITH THE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. HERE ARE TWO URL'S THAT INCL...

Jan 27, 2012 Structure

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EVEN IN MANUAL MODE WITH THE CABLE IN PLACE. I SNIPPED THE CABLE TO FREE THE DOOR, AND IT WILL OPEN BUT WILL NOT LOCK IN THE OPEN POSITION (USEFUL WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AT A SLIGHT DECLINE). WHEN CLO...

Jan 27, 2012 Structure 136,000 mi

THE CABLE IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) HAS CAUGHT. THE DOOR IS STUCK PARTWAY OPEN. I CANNOT OPEN IT FURTHER NOR CLOSE IT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS EVIDENCED BY MANY OTHER CLAIMS. OF COURSE, TO OPERATE WITH THE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. HERE ARE TWO URL'S THAT INCL...

Jan 26, 2012 Steering

HARD TO STEER AND STEERING WILL NOT TURN BACK. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GO BACK INTO THE LANE. NO RECALL NOTICE YET FOR STEERING SHAFT. SPOKE TO REP FROM TOYOTA SERVICE DEPT., SAID NO ONE HAS REPORTED SUCH PROBLEM YET. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Steering

WHEN TURNING CORNERS, STEERING SUDDENLY SEIZES UP MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM OPERATING SAFELY AT LOW TO MEDIUM SPEEDS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STEERING PROBLEM HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN IT IS COLD OR WET OUT. OFTEN WE ARE REQUIRED TO CO...

Jan 26, 2012 Steering

HARD TO STEER AND STEERING WILL NOT TURN BACK. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GO BACK INTO THE LANE. NO RECALL NOTICE YET FOR STEERING SHAFT. SPOKE TO REP FROM TOYOTA SERVICE DEPT., SAID NO ONE HAS REPORTED SUCH PROBLEM YET. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Steering

WHEN TURNING CORNERS, STEERING SUDDENLY SEIZES UP MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM OPERATING SAFELY AT LOW TO MEDIUM SPEEDS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STEERING PROBLEM HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN IT IS COLD OR WET OUT. OFTEN WE ARE REQUIRED TO CO...

Jan 23, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM OR WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DOOR STAY KIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Jan 23, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM OR WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DOOR STAY KIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Jan 20, 2012 Steering 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Jan 20, 2012 Steering 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Jan 19, 2012 Power Train 120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE ABRUPTLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, THE SHIFTER COULD NOT BE MOVED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT DRIVE OVER THE SPEED BUMP HARD ENOUGH TO WHERE HE BELIEVED IT ...

Jan 19, 2012 Power Train 120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE ABRUPTLY DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP. ONCE THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION, THE SHIFTER COULD NOT BE MOVED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT DRIVE OVER THE SPEED BUMP HARD ENOUGH TO WHERE HE BELIEVED IT ...

Jan 18, 2012 Structure 72,890 mi

THE LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA FAILED. WHILE OUT ON ERRAND WITH A FRIEND'S CHILD, I COULD NOT SHUT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. HAD TO DRIVE TO MY HOME WITH THE CHILD STRAPPED INTO THEIR CARSEAT IN THE BACK AND THE DOOR OPEN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR FAILED AND IT WOULD ...

Jan 18, 2012 Electrical System 72,890 mi

THE LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA FAILED. WHILE OUT ON ERRAND WITH A FRIEND'S CHILD, I COULD NOT SHUT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. HAD TO DRIVE TO MY HOME WITH THE CHILD STRAPPED INTO THEIR CARSEAT IN THE BACK AND THE DOOR OPEN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR FAILED AND IT WOULD ...

Jan 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE. WHEN WE LOOKED INTO THE MATTER, WE SAW THAT THE MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THIS IS A CABLE THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THE CABLE HAD RUSTED AND SNAPPED. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A VERY POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TT

Jan 18, 2012 Structure 72,890 mi

THE LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA FAILED. WHILE OUT ON ERRAND WITH A FRIEND'S CHILD, I COULD NOT SHUT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. HAD TO DRIVE TO MY HOME WITH THE CHILD STRAPPED INTO THEIR CARSEAT IN THE BACK AND THE DOOR OPEN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR FAILED AND IT WOULD ...

Jan 18, 2012 Electrical System 72,890 mi

THE LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA FAILED. WHILE OUT ON ERRAND WITH A FRIEND'S CHILD, I COULD NOT SHUT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. HAD TO DRIVE TO MY HOME WITH THE CHILD STRAPPED INTO THEIR CARSEAT IN THE BACK AND THE DOOR OPEN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR FAILED AND IT WOULD ...

Jan 18, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE. WHEN WE LOOKED INTO THE MATTER, WE SAW THAT THE MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THIS IS A CABLE THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THE CABLE HAD RUSTED AND SNAPPED. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A VERY POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TT

Jan 16, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT TOYOTA FAILING TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE FRONT DOORS OF THEIR SIENNA MINIVAN. LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS, THE WELDS ON MY DOOR HAVE FAILED AND NOW THE DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT A COST OF MORE THAN ...

Jan 16, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT TOYOTA FAILING TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE FRONT DOORS OF THEIR SIENNA MINIVAN. LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS, THE WELDS ON MY DOOR HAVE FAILED AND NOW THE DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT A COST OF MORE THAN ...

Jan 11, 2012 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER DOOR WELD IS BROKEN. THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW ONLY OPENS HALF WAY AND SOMETIMES THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN WELD. AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE WELD AND THEN THE PIECE BROKE. NOW THE DOOR GETS JAMMED OCCASIONALLY. ...

Jan 11, 2012 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER DOOR WELD IS BROKEN. THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW ONLY OPENS HALF WAY AND SOMETIMES THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN WELD. AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE WELD AND THEN THE PIECE BROKE. NOW THE DOOR GETS JAMMED OCCASIONALLY. ...

Jan 9, 2012 Electrical System 89,600 mi

THE ELECTRICAL DOORS FAIL DUE TO CABLE ISSUES. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES EXCEED $1500. WE FIXED ONE DOOR ONLY TO HAVE THE SECOND DOOR FAIL AND JAM CLOSE COMPLETELY. NOW WE ONLY HAVE ONE SLIDING DOOR THAT CAN OPEN WHICH SEEMS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER LOOKING ON LINE TO SEE MORE THAN 900 COMPLAINTS FOR TH...

Jan 9, 2012 Electrical System 89,600 mi

THE ELECTRICAL DOORS FAIL DUE TO CABLE ISSUES. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES EXCEED $1500. WE FIXED ONE DOOR ONLY TO HAVE THE SECOND DOOR FAIL AND JAM CLOSE COMPLETELY. NOW WE ONLY HAVE ONE SLIDING DOOR THAT CAN OPEN WHICH SEEMS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER LOOKING ON LINE TO SEE MORE THAN 900 COMPLAINTS FOR TH...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 6, 2012 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 6, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 6, 2012 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) INTERMITTENTLY WORKED FOR YEARS, SOMETIMES IT WORKED, SOMETIMES IT DID NOT. FINALLY IT QUIT WORKING. THE REAR FAN GOES ON AND OFF AT WILL. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. MY REAR TAIL LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS ALWAYS OUT, EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT MULTIPLE TIMES. THE T...

Jan 2, 2012 Structure 121,000 mi

THE SPOT WELDS FOR THE "CHECK STRAP" ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, FRONT DOOR OF MY SIENNA HAVE FAILED. TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS ADVISED ME THAT THEY RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE EXPANDED THEIR WARRANTY TO 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES TO COVER IT. UNFORTUNATELY, MY 2004 SIENNA IS BEYOND THE LIMITS...

Jan 2, 2012 Structure 121,000 mi

THE SPOT WELDS FOR THE "CHECK STRAP" ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, FRONT DOOR OF MY SIENNA HAVE FAILED. TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS ADVISED ME THAT THEY RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE EXPANDED THEIR WARRANTY TO 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES TO COVER IT. UNFORTUNATELY, MY 2004 SIENNA IS BEYOND THE LIMITS...

Dec 31, 2011 Structure 137,887 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MANUAL OVERRIDE DOES NOT WORK; IT SIMPLY WOULD NOT CLOSE. USING A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE, WE FINALLY GOT IT CLOSED AFTER ARRIVING HOME, BUT NOW WE CANNOT OPEN IT. *KB

Dec 31, 2011 Structure 137,887 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE MANUAL OVERRIDE DOES NOT WORK; IT SIMPLY WOULD NOT CLOSE. USING A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE, WE FINALLY GOT IT CLOSED AFTER ARRIVING HOME, BUT NOW WE CANNOT OPEN IT. *KB

Dec 29, 2011 Structure 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Dec 29, 2011 Structure 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Dec 21, 2011 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY BINDS UP IN THE RE-TRACTOR BEZEL. BECAUSE OF THIS THE RE-TRACTOR UNIT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. SOME TIMES IF YOU DO GET IT TO COME OUT, YOU CAN GET IT LATCHED BUT THE BELT FAILS TO TIGHTEN. IN OTHER CASES IT BINDS SO BADLY THAT THE SIDE WALL MUST BE TAKEN APA...

Dec 21, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE STOPPED WORKING. FIRST, THE CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN THE DRIVER SIDE GOT LOCKED IN AN OPEN POSITION. AFTER MUCH STRUGGLE, EACH TIME WE WERE ABLE TO CLOSE THE BROKEN DOOR IN ORDER TO SAFELY DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIX...

Dec 21, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE FRONT AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE...

Dec 21, 2011 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY BINDS UP IN THE RE-TRACTOR BEZEL. BECAUSE OF THIS THE RE-TRACTOR UNIT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. SOME TIMES IF YOU DO GET IT TO COME OUT, YOU CAN GET IT LATCHED BUT THE BELT FAILS TO TIGHTEN. IN OTHER CASES IT BINDS SO BADLY THAT THE SIDE WALL MUST BE TAKEN APA...

Dec 21, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE STOPPED WORKING. FIRST, THE CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN THE DRIVER SIDE GOT LOCKED IN AN OPEN POSITION. AFTER MUCH STRUGGLE, EACH TIME WE WERE ABLE TO CLOSE THE BROKEN DOOR IN ORDER TO SAFELY DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIX...

Dec 21, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE FRONT AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE...

Dec 20, 2011 Structure 62,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS SUSTAINED MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS. NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT, NOR WAS DASHBOARD CUT IN ANY WAY. DASH MATERIAL IS STILL SOFT. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS NOTED ONLINE. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FUNCTION OF AIRBAGS SHOULD ACCIDENT OCCUR. TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE TO COMPLAINTS. *T...

Dec 20, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED NEAR THE AIR BAG AREA AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A DISRUPTION IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAI...

Dec 20, 2011 Structure 62,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS SUSTAINED MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS. NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT, NOR WAS DASHBOARD CUT IN ANY WAY. DASH MATERIAL IS STILL SOFT. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS NOTED ONLINE. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FUNCTION OF AIRBAGS SHOULD ACCIDENT OCCUR. TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE TO COMPLAINTS. *T...

Dec 20, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED NEAR THE AIR BAG AREA AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A DISRUPTION IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAI...

Dec 19, 2011 Structure 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DASHBOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Dec 19, 2011 Structure 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DASHBOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Dec 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 17, 2011 Air Bags 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 17, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 17, 2011 Air Bags 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 17, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

CRACKS ALONG THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAG AREAS OF THE FRONT DASH. CONCERN ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR FAILURE AND LACK OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH ALONG WITH STEERING CONTROL DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DASH FAILURE AND DEBRIS FROM DASH MAY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL IF DASH DEBRIS ...

Dec 14, 2011 Seat Belts 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED AND WOULD BECOME JAMMED WHEN RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL...

Dec 14, 2011 Seat Belts 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED AND WOULD BECOME JAMMED WHEN RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL...

Dec 11, 2011 Structure 133,614 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR REQUIRES MANUAL FORCE TO ASSIST ELECTRIC MOTOR DURING OPENING AND CLOSING. DOOR APPEARS OUT OF VERTICAL ALIGNMENT AND IMPACTS CAR FRAME DURING OPENING PROCEDURE. EXPOSED METAL OCCURS WHERE DOOR HAS RUBBED PAINT OFF OF FRAME. *TR

Dec 11, 2011 Structure 133,614 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR REQUIRES MANUAL FORCE TO ASSIST ELECTRIC MOTOR DURING OPENING AND CLOSING. DOOR APPEARS OUT OF VERTICAL ALIGNMENT AND IMPACTS CAR FRAME DURING OPENING PROCEDURE. EXPOSED METAL OCCURS WHERE DOOR HAS RUBBED PAINT OFF OF FRAME. *TR

Dec 9, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. THEN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK OPEN AND WE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE ALARM BLARING. COULD NOT GET THE DOOR OPEN OR SHUT. APPROX 3 DAYS LATER, THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK SHUT AND WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT I HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THE CABLE SNAPPED...

Dec 9, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. THEN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK OPEN AND WE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE ALARM BLARING. COULD NOT GET THE DOOR OPEN OR SHUT. APPROX 3 DAYS LATER, THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK SHUT AND WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT I HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THE CABLE SNAPPED...

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 76,768 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR LEFT AND RIGHT ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. ONLY WORKS MANUALLY. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

THE MOTOR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR BURNT OUT. THE PULLEY CABLE GOT CAUGHT AND OVERHEATED THE MOTOR. NOW THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION THE PULLEY CABLE IS TAUGHT AND IT WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 76,768 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR LEFT AND RIGHT ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. ONLY WORKS MANUALLY. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

THE MOTOR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR BURNT OUT. THE PULLEY CABLE GOT CAUGHT AND OVERHEATED THE MOTOR. NOW THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION THE PULLEY CABLE IS TAUGHT AND IT WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Dec 5, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO...

Dec 5, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO...

Dec 2, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 56,700 mi

AS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY APPLIED AS THE VSC DASHBOARD LIGHT WAS LITE. THE CAR VIBRATED AND SLOWED IN A NEAR STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEARLY USELESS. THE CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WITH A DRY MOSTLY LEVEL PAVEMENT. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE TO HOME NO...

Dec 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

AS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY APPLIED AS THE VSC DASHBOARD LIGHT WAS LITE. THE CAR VIBRATED AND SLOWED IN A NEAR STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEARLY USELESS. THE CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WITH A DRY MOSTLY LEVEL PAVEMENT. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE TO HOME NO...

Dec 2, 2011 Structure 88,251 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP IS FAILING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FAILURE OF WELDS WHERE THE STRAP CONNECTS TO THE DOOR. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN ON LINE OF SIMILAR FAILURES. SOME AS EARLY AS 35,000 MILES INTO THE VAN'S LIFE. THE REPAIR FOR THIS DE...

Dec 2, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 56,700 mi

AS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY APPLIED AS THE VSC DASHBOARD LIGHT WAS LITE. THE CAR VIBRATED AND SLOWED IN A NEAR STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEARLY USELESS. THE CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WITH A DRY MOSTLY LEVEL PAVEMENT. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE TO HOME NO...

Dec 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

AS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY APPLIED AS THE VSC DASHBOARD LIGHT WAS LITE. THE CAR VIBRATED AND SLOWED IN A NEAR STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEARLY USELESS. THE CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WITH A DRY MOSTLY LEVEL PAVEMENT. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE TO HOME NO...

Dec 2, 2011 Structure 88,251 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP IS FAILING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FAILURE OF WELDS WHERE THE STRAP CONNECTS TO THE DOOR. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN ON LINE OF SIMILAR FAILURES. SOME AS EARLY AS 35,000 MILES INTO THE VAN'S LIFE. THE REPAIR FOR THIS DE...

Nov 29, 2011 Seat Belts 1 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT SECURE IN THE LATCH. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND THE CURRENT MILEA...

Nov 29, 2011 Seat Belts 1 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT SECURE IN THE LATCH. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND THE CURRENT MILEA...

Nov 27, 2011 Electrical System

THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL LONG CRACKS AND THE MATERIAL IS DETERIORATING, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS OR OTHER DASH COMPONENTS BEING EFFECTED. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 ##. *TR

Nov 27, 2011 Structure

THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL LONG CRACKS AND THE MATERIAL IS DETERIORATING, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS OR OTHER DASH COMPONENTS BEING EFFECTED. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 ##. *TR

Nov 27, 2011 Electrical System

THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL LONG CRACKS AND THE MATERIAL IS DETERIORATING, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS OR OTHER DASH COMPONENTS BEING EFFECTED. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 ##. *TR

Nov 27, 2011 Structure

THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL LONG CRACKS AND THE MATERIAL IS DETERIORATING, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAGS OR OTHER DASH COMPONENTS BEING EFFECTED. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 ##. *TR

Nov 18, 2011 Structure

THE SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. IF YOU NEED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE YOU MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE FRONT SEAT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL SOMETIMES OPEN WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY ACTIVATED. THE AIR IN THE REAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND SHUT OFF AFTER A...

Nov 18, 2011 Electrical System

THE SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. IF YOU NEED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE YOU MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE FRONT SEAT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL SOMETIMES OPEN WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY ACTIVATED. THE AIR IN THE REAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND SHUT OFF AFTER A...

Nov 18, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

THE CABLE FOR THE MOTORIZED SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT TOYOTA HAS NOT RECALLED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 18, 2011 Structure

THE SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. IF YOU NEED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE YOU MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE FRONT SEAT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL SOMETIMES OPEN WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY ACTIVATED. THE AIR IN THE REAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND SHUT OFF AFTER A...

Nov 18, 2011 Electrical System

THE SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. IF YOU NEED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE YOU MUST CRAWL THROUGH THE FRONT SEAT. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL SOMETIMES OPEN WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY ACTIVATED. THE AIR IN THE REAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND SHUT OFF AFTER A...

Nov 18, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

THE CABLE FOR THE MOTORIZED SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT TOYOTA HAS NOT RECALLED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 Structure 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS ALSO CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Nov 17, 2011 Structure 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS ALSO CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Nov 11, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

1. SINCE LAST YEAR, THE LEFT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR WILL CLOSE BY ITSELF. 2. THE RIGHT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT ABLE TO CLOSE UNLESS PULL FROM OUTSIDE. *TR

Nov 11, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

1. SINCE LAST YEAR, THE LEFT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR WILL CLOSE BY ITSELF. 2. THE RIGHT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT ABLE TO CLOSE UNLESS PULL FROM OUTSIDE. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Steering 78,600 mi

STEERING BINDS WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS AND COMPROMISES MY ABILITY TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Steering 78,600 mi

STEERING BINDS WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS AND COMPROMISES MY ABILITY TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 4, 2011 Structure 57,000 mi

IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD, THE UPPER DASHBOARD(BY THE WINDSHIELD & FRONT AIRBAGS IS CRACKING. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. ALSO THE UPPER DASHBOARD MAY BREAK APART IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION ...

Nov 4, 2011 Air Bags 57,000 mi

IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD, THE UPPER DASHBOARD(BY THE WINDSHIELD & FRONT AIRBAGS IS CRACKING. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. ALSO THE UPPER DASHBOARD MAY BREAK APART IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION ...

Nov 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC. AT 10-20 MPH THE ANTI-SKID WARNING LIGHT WILL ACTIVATE WITH WARNING BEEP AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL ACTIVE AND BEGIN TO STOP THE CAR. WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE THE CAR PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TO...

Nov 4, 2011 Structure 57,000 mi

IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD, THE UPPER DASHBOARD(BY THE WINDSHIELD & FRONT AIRBAGS IS CRACKING. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. ALSO THE UPPER DASHBOARD MAY BREAK APART IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION ...

Nov 4, 2011 Air Bags 57,000 mi

IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD, THE UPPER DASHBOARD(BY THE WINDSHIELD & FRONT AIRBAGS IS CRACKING. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT THESE CRACKS WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. ALSO THE UPPER DASHBOARD MAY BREAK APART IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION ...

Nov 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC. AT 10-20 MPH THE ANTI-SKID WARNING LIGHT WILL ACTIVATE WITH WARNING BEEP AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL ACTIVE AND BEGIN TO STOP THE CAR. WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE THE CAR PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TO...

Oct 31, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF A CRASH OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Oct 31, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF A CRASH OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Oct 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 97,500 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT HAS CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE. I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHT APPEARS TO BE GIVING OFF LESS LIGHT WHEN DRIVING. WHEN CHECKING FOR A SOLUTION ON INTERNET I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE AS THIS ...

Oct 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 97,500 mi

I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT HAS CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE. I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHT APPEARS TO BE GIVING OFF LESS LIGHT WHEN DRIVING. WHEN CHECKING FOR A SOLUTION ON INTERNET I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE AS THIS ...

Oct 26, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM SECURELY CLOSING. FOR THAT DAY, THE DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN OR SHUT DEPENDING ON HOW I DROVE AND THE ANGLE OF THE TERRAIN. THEN LATER IN THE DAY, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL. I WAS ABLE TO SLIDE IT SHUT ABOUT HAL...

Oct 26, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FRAYED AND BROKE, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM SECURELY CLOSING. FOR THAT DAY, THE DOOR WOULD SLIDE OPEN OR SHUT DEPENDING ON HOW I DROVE AND THE ANGLE OF THE TERRAIN. THEN LATER IN THE DAY, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL. I WAS ABLE TO SLIDE IT SHUT ABOUT HAL...

Oct 25, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

JUST OVER 1 YEAR AGO, THE VSC WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE STEERING SENSORS WAS BAD. I HAD IT REPLACED. TWO DAYS AGO, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. FROM ALL OF THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURING PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA ON THE SIENNA'S AND ...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure

AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME, DAYS APART, BOTH SLIDING DOORS STOPPED WORKING. THE LEFT DOOR WOULD BEEP CONTINUOUSLY INDICATING THAT IT WAS AJAR. WITH SOME GREASE AND HELP FROM A MECHANIC, THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED BUT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE. TWO DAYS LATER, THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE RIGHT MADE A HORRI...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure 94,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS (BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES) THE CABLE ASSEMBLY HAS SNAPPED ON EACH OF THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE VEHICLE NEARLY WHIPPING MY SONS LEG AS HE ENTERED. THE DOOR THEN COULD NOT BE CLOSED, FORCING US TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SLIDING DOOR WIDE OPEN. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER INST...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS BROKEN. I HAVE SEEN THIS COMPLAINT NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE INTERNET. THE REPAIR IS COSTLY SINCE THE DESIGN HAS THE CABLE AS PART OF THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY. BAD ENOUGH THAT THE DOORS STICK OFF AND ON ALL WINTER ANYTIME THE VEHICLE IS LEFT OUTDOORS (OR JUST BEIN...

Oct 25, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

JUST OVER 1 YEAR AGO, THE VSC WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE STEERING SENSORS WAS BAD. I HAD IT REPLACED. TWO DAYS AGO, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. FROM ALL OF THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURING PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA ON THE SIENNA'S AND ...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure

AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME, DAYS APART, BOTH SLIDING DOORS STOPPED WORKING. THE LEFT DOOR WOULD BEEP CONTINUOUSLY INDICATING THAT IT WAS AJAR. WITH SOME GREASE AND HELP FROM A MECHANIC, THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED BUT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE. TWO DAYS LATER, THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE RIGHT MADE A HORRI...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure 94,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS (BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES) THE CABLE ASSEMBLY HAS SNAPPED ON EACH OF THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE VEHICLE NEARLY WHIPPING MY SONS LEG AS HE ENTERED. THE DOOR THEN COULD NOT BE CLOSED, FORCING US TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SLIDING DOOR WIDE OPEN. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER INST...

Oct 25, 2011 Structure

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE HAS BROKEN. I HAVE SEEN THIS COMPLAINT NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE INTERNET. THE REPAIR IS COSTLY SINCE THE DESIGN HAS THE CABLE AS PART OF THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY. BAD ENOUGH THAT THE DOORS STICK OFF AND ON ALL WINTER ANYTIME THE VEHICLE IS LEFT OUTDOORS (OR JUST BEIN...

Oct 18, 2011 Structure 52,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (THE CHECK STRAP INSIDE THE DOOR BROKE OFF THE WIELD); THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO MAKE LOUD POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES WHEN OPENED OR SHUT, THE DOOR CAN FREEZE IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND/OR QUICKLY OPEN AT END OF SEQUENCE. TOYOTA KNEW OF HUNDREDS ...

Oct 18, 2011 Structure 144,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND EXTENDED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT BECAU...

Oct 18, 2011 Structure 52,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (THE CHECK STRAP INSIDE THE DOOR BROKE OFF THE WIELD); THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO MAKE LOUD POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES WHEN OPENED OR SHUT, THE DOOR CAN FREEZE IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND/OR QUICKLY OPEN AT END OF SEQUENCE. TOYOTA KNEW OF HUNDREDS ...

Oct 18, 2011 Structure 144,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND EXTENDED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT BECAU...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ACCESSING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THERE WAS UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ABRUPTLY OR CLOSE WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE CHECK ...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ACCESSING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THERE WAS UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ABRUPTLY OR CLOSE WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE CHECK ...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure

THE LEFT SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WAS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. OUR CAR WAS PACKED WITH OUR 5 KIDS. THEY DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. WHAT OCCURRED WAS THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE CABLE HAD CRACKED AND BUNCHED UP AND STUCK IN THE PULLEY OF THE DOOR SYSTEM. IN ORDER T...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ACCESSING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THERE WAS UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ABRUPTLY OR CLOSE WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE CHECK ...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ACCESSING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THERE WAS UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ABRUPTLY OR CLOSE WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE CHECK ...

Oct 17, 2011 Structure

THE LEFT SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WAS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. OUR CAR WAS PACKED WITH OUR 5 KIDS. THEY DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. WHAT OCCURRED WAS THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE CABLE HAD CRACKED AND BUNCHED UP AND STUCK IN THE PULLEY OF THE DOOR SYSTEM. IN ORDER T...

Oct 16, 2011 Tires 69,033 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA HAS MADE UP VARIOUS EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF DURING A FLAT OR "BLOW OUT" OR THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. RECENTLY I WAS EXTREMELY NERVOUS DURING DRIVING AND FOUND AFTER PULLING OFF AND STOPPING AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT I...

Oct 16, 2011 Electrical System 69,033 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA HAS MADE UP VARIOUS EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF DURING A FLAT OR "BLOW OUT" OR THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. RECENTLY I WAS EXTREMELY NERVOUS DURING DRIVING AND FOUND AFTER PULLING OFF AND STOPPING AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT I...

Oct 16, 2011 Tires 69,033 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA HAS MADE UP VARIOUS EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF DURING A FLAT OR "BLOW OUT" OR THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. RECENTLY I WAS EXTREMELY NERVOUS DURING DRIVING AND FOUND AFTER PULLING OFF AND STOPPING AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT I...

Oct 16, 2011 Electrical System 69,033 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA HAS MADE UP VARIOUS EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF DURING A FLAT OR "BLOW OUT" OR THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. RECENTLY I WAS EXTREMELY NERVOUS DURING DRIVING AND FOUND AFTER PULLING OFF AND STOPPING AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT I...

Oct 15, 2011 Structure 40,000 mi

BEGINNING AT ABOUT 40.000 MILES THE VINYL COVER OF THE DASH-BOARD BEGAN TO DEVELOP FINE CRACKS. THESE WERE POINTED OUT TO THE DEALER, BUT THE WARRENTY HAD EXPIRED, SO REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT OFFERED.. *TR THE CRACKS HAVE NOW DEVELOPED INTO A MAJOR DETERIATION OF THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD , ESPECIALLY...

Oct 15, 2011 Structure 40,000 mi

BEGINNING AT ABOUT 40.000 MILES THE VINYL COVER OF THE DASH-BOARD BEGAN TO DEVELOP FINE CRACKS. THESE WERE POINTED OUT TO THE DEALER, BUT THE WARRENTY HAD EXPIRED, SO REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT OFFERED.. *TR THE CRACKS HAVE NOW DEVELOPED INTO A MAJOR DETERIATION OF THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD , ESPECIALLY...

Oct 12, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS CRACKED ACROSS THE FRONT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND OF THE FAILURE WHO REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. NO OTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICL...

Oct 12, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS CRACKED ACROSS THE FRONT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND OF THE FAILURE WHO REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. NO OTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICL...

Oct 10, 2011 Structure 79,000 mi

POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER OPERATES WITH THE KEYFOB REMOTE, OR THE DOOR SWITCHES. THE DOOR WILL OPEN IF THE HANDLES ARE USED TO DISENGAGE THE DOOR. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER OPERATES WITH THE KEYFOB REMOTE, OR THE DOOR SWITCHES. THE DOOR WILL OPEN IF THE HANDLES ARE USED TO DISENGAGE THE DOOR. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Structure 79,000 mi

POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER OPERATES WITH THE KEYFOB REMOTE, OR THE DOOR SWITCHES. THE DOOR WILL OPEN IF THE HANDLES ARE USED TO DISENGAGE THE DOOR. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER OPERATES WITH THE KEYFOB REMOTE, OR THE DOOR SWITCHES. THE DOOR WILL OPEN IF THE HANDLES ARE USED TO DISENGAGE THE DOOR. *KB

Oct 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL HAS BEEN ENGAGING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, INTO A SLIGHT TURN, THE VSC ENGAGES FOR A FEW SECONDS SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS NOW FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGING. IT ...

Oct 9, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL HAS BEEN ENGAGING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, INTO A SLIGHT TURN, THE VSC ENGAGES FOR A FEW SECONDS SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS NOW FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGING. IT ...

Oct 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL HAS BEEN ENGAGING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, INTO A SLIGHT TURN, THE VSC ENGAGES FOR A FEW SECONDS SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS NOW FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGING. IT ...

Oct 9, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 68,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL HAS BEEN ENGAGING WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS, INTO A SLIGHT TURN, THE VSC ENGAGES FOR A FEW SECONDS SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS NOW FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGING. IT ...

Oct 7, 2011 Structure 115,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS A MIDDLE HINGE THAT NOW SAGS AND PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING OR OPENING PROPERLY. OFTEN, THE PASSENGER SIDE IS THE SAFEST SIDE TO EXIT THE VAN, AND WITHOUT THIS DOOR OPENING OR CLOSING PROPERLY, THE MORE DANGEROUS DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MUST BE USED. *TR

Oct 7, 2011 Structure 115,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAS A MIDDLE HINGE THAT NOW SAGS AND PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING OR OPENING PROPERLY. OFTEN, THE PASSENGER SIDE IS THE SAFEST SIDE TO EXIT THE VAN, AND WITHOUT THIS DOOR OPENING OR CLOSING PROPERLY, THE MORE DANGEROUS DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MUST BE USED. *TR

Oct 5, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OF TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 FAILS TO OPEN. HAPPENED WHEN CAR BATTERY RAN OUT OF POWER. AFTER BATTERY WAS CHARGED BY AN AAA MECHANIC WITH JUMPER CABLES, POWER DOOR COULD OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR A FEW MILES, POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND CLOSING BY ITSELF. VE...

Oct 5, 2011 Structure 71,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OF TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 FAILS TO OPEN. HAPPENED WHEN CAR BATTERY RAN OUT OF POWER. AFTER BATTERY WAS CHARGED BY AN AAA MECHANIC WITH JUMPER CABLES, POWER DOOR COULD OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR A FEW MILES, POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND CLOSING BY ITSELF. VE...

Oct 5, 2011 Electrical System 71,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OF TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 FAILS TO OPEN. HAPPENED WHEN CAR BATTERY RAN OUT OF POWER. AFTER BATTERY WAS CHARGED BY AN AAA MECHANIC WITH JUMPER CABLES, POWER DOOR COULD OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR A FEW MILES, POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND CLOSING BY ITSELF. VE...

Oct 5, 2011 Structure 71,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OF TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 FAILS TO OPEN. HAPPENED WHEN CAR BATTERY RAN OUT OF POWER. AFTER BATTERY WAS CHARGED BY AN AAA MECHANIC WITH JUMPER CABLES, POWER DOOR COULD OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR A FEW MILES, POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND CLOSING BY ITSELF. VE...

Oct 4, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL...

Oct 4, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL...

Oct 3, 2011 Electrical System

6/13/2011 I BROUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS TOYOTA TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AS IT WAS HARD TO OPEN USING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MANUALLY. TOYOTA APPLIED WHITE GREASE AND THE DOOR WAS LESS HARD TO OPEN. NO ELECTRICAL CHECK WAS PERFORMED. 7/9/2011 THAT SAME DOO...

Oct 3, 2011 Structure

6/13/2011 I BROUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS TOYOTA TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AS IT WAS HARD TO OPEN USING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MANUALLY. TOYOTA APPLIED WHITE GREASE AND THE DOOR WAS LESS HARD TO OPEN. NO ELECTRICAL CHECK WAS PERFORMED. 7/9/2011 THAT SAME DOO...

Oct 3, 2011 Electrical System

6/13/2011 I BROUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS TOYOTA TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AS IT WAS HARD TO OPEN USING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MANUALLY. TOYOTA APPLIED WHITE GREASE AND THE DOOR WAS LESS HARD TO OPEN. NO ELECTRICAL CHECK WAS PERFORMED. 7/9/2011 THAT SAME DOO...

Oct 3, 2011 Structure

6/13/2011 I BROUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS TOYOTA TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AS IT WAS HARD TO OPEN USING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MANUALLY. TOYOTA APPLIED WHITE GREASE AND THE DOOR WAS LESS HARD TO OPEN. NO ELECTRICAL CHECK WAS PERFORMED. 7/9/2011 THAT SAME DOO...

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 142,000 mi

ELECTRIC SLIDING VAN DOOR HAS FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. MANUAL SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. VERY DANGEROUS IN EVENT OF CRASH OR FIRE. DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES OVER $1000 TO FIX. THERE ARE OVER SIX HUNDRED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT ...

Oct 2, 2011 Structure 142,000 mi

ELECTRIC SLIDING VAN DOOR HAS FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. MANUAL SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. VERY DANGEROUS IN EVENT OF CRASH OR FIRE. DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES OVER $1000 TO FIX. THERE ARE OVER SIX HUNDRED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT ...

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 142,000 mi

ELECTRIC SLIDING VAN DOOR HAS FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. MANUAL SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. VERY DANGEROUS IN EVENT OF CRASH OR FIRE. DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES OVER $1000 TO FIX. THERE ARE OVER SIX HUNDRED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT ...

Oct 2, 2011 Structure 142,000 mi

ELECTRIC SLIDING VAN DOOR HAS FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. MANUAL SLIDING SIDE DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. VERY DANGEROUS IN EVENT OF CRASH OR FIRE. DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES OVER $1000 TO FIX. THERE ARE OVER SIX HUNDRED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT ...

Sep 30, 2011 Air Bags 77,000 mi

DASH IS CRACKING AND IT HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE EACH NIGHT THE ENTIRE TIME SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. NO CARE OR CONCERN FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAGS ABILITY TO PERFORM WITH THE DASH IN THIS CONDITION. VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE LACK OF CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE OF MY FAMILY AND ALL...

Sep 30, 2011 Air Bags 77,000 mi

DASH IS CRACKING AND IT HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE EACH NIGHT THE ENTIRE TIME SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. NO CARE OR CONCERN FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAGS ABILITY TO PERFORM WITH THE DASH IN THIS CONDITION. VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE LACK OF CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE OF MY FAMILY AND ALL...

Sep 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCKS AND WONT OPEN. ITS A SIMPLE POWER DOOR LOCK, WHEN MALFUNCTION, NO ONE CAN OPEN THE DOOR, AND ITS SERIOUS RISK HAZARD. TOYOTA DEALER CHARGES $700 TO REPAIR A DOOR BECAUSE THEY SAY THE WARRANTY OVER AFTER 30K MILES. *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 105,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCKS AND WONT OPEN. ITS A SIMPLE POWER DOOR LOCK, WHEN MALFUNCTION, NO ONE CAN OPEN THE DOOR, AND ITS SERIOUS RISK HAZARD. TOYOTA DEALER CHARGES $700 TO REPAIR A DOOR BECAUSE THEY SAY THE WARRANTY OVER AFTER 30K MILES. *TT

Sep 26, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DETACHED FROM ITS TRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Sep 26, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DETACHED FROM ITS TRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Sep 26, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DETACHED FROM ITS TRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Sep 26, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DETACHED FROM ITS TRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA...

Sep 23, 2011 Structure 70,100 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK OPEN AND WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Structure 70,100 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK OPEN AND WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 84,555 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL HAS FAILED. THE DOOR CAN SWING OPEN DANGEROUSLY IF NOT REPAIRED. *TR

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 84,555 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL HAS FAILED. THE DOOR CAN SWING OPEN DANGEROUSLY IF NOT REPAIRED. *TR

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 109,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE DUE TO THE FACT IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS OF THE RAIN AND SNOW AND ICE CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUST AND BREAK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD BE DEADLY FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY CAN'T GET OUT...

Sep 19, 2011 Structure 109,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE DUE TO THE FACT IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS OF THE RAIN AND SNOW AND ICE CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUST AND BREAK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD BE DEADLY FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY CAN'T GET OUT...

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 109,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE DUE TO THE FACT IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS OF THE RAIN AND SNOW AND ICE CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUST AND BREAK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD BE DEADLY FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY CAN'T GET OUT...

Sep 19, 2011 Structure 109,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE DUE TO THE FACT IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS OF THE RAIN AND SNOW AND ICE CAUSING THE CABLE TO RUST AND BREAK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD BE DEADLY FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY CAN'T GET OUT...

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE OR OPEN IT AUTOMATICALLY. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE. CABLE THAT PULLS ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPEN RUSTED, FAILED AND SNAPPED IN HALF. FAILED CABLE NOW HANGS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW) DANGLING FROM THE DOOR TRACK. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System 138,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE. CABLE THAT PULLS ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPEN RUSTED, FAILED AND SNAPPED IN HALF. FAILED CABLE NOW HANGS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW) DANGLING FROM THE DOOR TRACK. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE OR OPEN IT AUTOMATICALLY. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Sep 15, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE. CABLE THAT PULLS ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPEN RUSTED, FAILED AND SNAPPED IN HALF. FAILED CABLE NOW HANGS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW) DANGLING FROM THE DOOR TRACK. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System 138,000 mi

FAILURE OF ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE. CABLE THAT PULLS ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPEN RUSTED, FAILED AND SNAPPED IN HALF. FAILED CABLE NOW HANGS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW) DANGLING FROM THE DOOR TRACK. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Structure 67,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Structure 67,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Structure 67,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Structure 67,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. *KB

Sep 13, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE HINGE, CAUSING THE SIDE GLASS TO FALL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO A CHILD. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS O...

Sep 13, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE HINGE, CAUSING THE SIDE GLASS TO FALL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO A CHILD. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS O...

Sep 10, 2011 Structure 102,950 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED CAUSING THE POWER DOOR TO FAIL. WE DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS BROKEN AT THE TIME AND THE DOOR DID NOT FULLY CLOSE AND LATCH. OUR 7 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE SEAT RIGHT BESIDE THAT DOOR AND WE DROVE 20 MINUTES HOME BEFORE WE REALIZED THE DOOR WAS NOT FU...

Sep 10, 2011 Structure 102,950 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED CAUSING THE POWER DOOR TO FAIL. WE DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS BROKEN AT THE TIME AND THE DOOR DID NOT FULLY CLOSE AND LATCH. OUR 7 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE SEAT RIGHT BESIDE THAT DOOR AND WE DROVE 20 MINUTES HOME BEFORE WE REALIZED THE DOOR WAS NOT FU...

Sep 9, 2011 Structure

THE RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL NOT ENGAGE WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED. IT ONLY ENGAGES WHEN HANDLED ARE USED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *TR

Sep 9, 2011 Structure

THE RIGHT SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL NOT ENGAGE WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED. IT ONLY ENGAGES WHEN HANDLED ARE USED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *TR

Sep 7, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL RESULTING IN BROKEN DOOR WELDS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THREE OUT OF SIX DOOR WELDS HAD BROKEN AND THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REPAIR, WAS TO HAVE THE DOOR...

Sep 7, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL RESULTING IN BROKEN DOOR WELDS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THREE OUT OF SIX DOOR WELDS HAD BROKEN AND THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REPAIR, WAS TO HAVE THE DOOR...

Sep 7, 2011 Structure 128,000 mi

RIGHT REAR SLIDING POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE RENDERING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. CABLE SNAPPED WITH THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION AND DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. *TR

Sep 7, 2011 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT REPEATEDLY CATCH SO THAT THEY ARE STUCK AND FULLY EXTENDED. OFTEN IT TAKES HOURS TO WIGGLE THE SEAT BELTS BACK INTO POSITION SO THAT THEY ACTUALLY ROLL FREELY. *TR

Sep 7, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL RESULTING IN BROKEN DOOR WELDS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THREE OUT OF SIX DOOR WELDS HAD BROKEN AND THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REPAIR, WAS TO HAVE THE DOOR...

Sep 7, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL RESULTING IN BROKEN DOOR WELDS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THREE OUT OF SIX DOOR WELDS HAD BROKEN AND THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REPAIR, WAS TO HAVE THE DOOR...

Sep 7, 2011 Structure 128,000 mi

RIGHT REAR SLIDING POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE RENDERING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. CABLE SNAPPED WITH THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION AND DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. *TR

Sep 7, 2011 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT REPEATEDLY CATCH SO THAT THEY ARE STUCK AND FULLY EXTENDED. OFTEN IT TAKES HOURS TO WIGGLE THE SEAT BELTS BACK INTO POSITION SO THAT THEY ACTUALLY ROLL FREELY. *TR

Aug 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE BUTTON ON ...

Aug 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE BUTTON ON ...

Aug 28, 2011 Structure 82,500 mi

CRACKS IN DASHBOARD FROM DOOR TO DOOR .... OUR SIENNA HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND HAS ABOUT 83K MILES ON IT. A SHORT WHILE AGO WE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK LINE IN THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL THAT WAS ALONG THE LINE WHERE THE MATERIAL CONNECTS TO THE INSTRUMENTS PANEL UNIT, THE RNETE...

Aug 28, 2011 Structure 82,500 mi

CRACKS IN DASHBOARD FROM DOOR TO DOOR .... OUR SIENNA HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND HAS ABOUT 83K MILES ON IT. A SHORT WHILE AGO WE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK LINE IN THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL THAT WAS ALONG THE LINE WHERE THE MATERIAL CONNECTS TO THE INSTRUMENTS PANEL UNIT, THE RNETE...

Aug 24, 2011 Air Bags 59,702 mi

THE AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2004. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAD BECOME DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE AIR BAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED HARNESS W...

Aug 24, 2011 Air Bags 59,702 mi

THE AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2004. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAD BECOME DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE AIR BAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED HARNESS W...

Aug 15, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

AFTER YEARS OF DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE TOYOTA HAS YET TO PROVIDE A REASON OR SOLUTION. WHEN TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AND WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE THERE IS A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION RE-ENGAGES. TOYOTA MADE ME SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION...NO HELP.......

Aug 15, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

AFTER YEARS OF DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE TOYOTA HAS YET TO PROVIDE A REASON OR SOLUTION. WHEN TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AND WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE THERE IS A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION RE-ENGAGES. TOYOTA MADE ME SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION...NO HELP.......

Aug 13, 2011 Structure 135,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOOR MOTOR CABLES HAVE BROKEN ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ONE DOOR WAS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION, AND THE OTHER ONE COULD ONLY BE OPENED SIX INCHES. I HAVE NOW PAID TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS OVER $4,000 TO FIX THE MOTOR CABLES FOR BOTH DOORS. WITH ONE STUCK OPEN, I COULDN'T TRANSPORT MY CHIL...

Aug 13, 2011 Structure 135,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOOR MOTOR CABLES HAVE BROKEN ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ONE DOOR WAS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION, AND THE OTHER ONE COULD ONLY BE OPENED SIX INCHES. I HAVE NOW PAID TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS OVER $4,000 TO FIX THE MOTOR CABLES FOR BOTH DOORS. WITH ONE STUCK OPEN, I COULDN'T TRANSPORT MY CHIL...

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TOTAL FAILURE OF REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS (MANUAL LIFTGATE). CANNOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF LIFTGATE; LIFTGATE DROPS IMMEDIATELY WHEN RELEASED. SIMILAR TO PROBLEM IN RECALL 08V244000 FOR SIENNA POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TOTAL FAILURE OF REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS (MANUAL LIFTGATE). CANNOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF LIFTGATE; LIFTGATE DROPS IMMEDIATELY WHEN RELEASED. SIMILAR TO PROBLEM IN RECALL 08V244000 FOR SIENNA POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TOTAL FAILURE OF REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS (MANUAL LIFTGATE). CANNOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF LIFTGATE; LIFTGATE DROPS IMMEDIATELY WHEN RELEASED. SIMILAR TO PROBLEM IN RECALL 08V244000 FOR SIENNA POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. *TR

Aug 9, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

TOTAL FAILURE OF REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS (MANUAL LIFTGATE). CANNOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF LIFTGATE; LIFTGATE DROPS IMMEDIATELY WHEN RELEASED. SIMILAR TO PROBLEM IN RECALL 08V244000 FOR SIENNA POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND RECALIBRATED. AFTER THE REPA...

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND RECALIBRATED. AFTER THE REPA...

Aug 6, 2011 Tires 95,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FAILURE. TT

Aug 6, 2011 Tires 95,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FAILURE. TT

Aug 2, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND THE DOOR IS NOW COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MALFUNCTION AS IT COULD POSE A THREAT TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. TOYOTA WANTS $2,200 PER DOOR TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. QUITE CLEARLY, THIS...

Aug 2, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND THE DOOR IS NOW COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MALFUNCTION AS IT COULD POSE A THREAT TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. TOYOTA WANTS $2,200 PER DOOR TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. QUITE CLEARLY, THIS...

Jul 19, 2011 Structure 90,300 mi

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FROM OHIO TO FLORIDA, ON SPRING BREAK. I WAS THE SOLE ADULT IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS, WHO WERE RIDING IN THE MIDDLE SEATS. WE HAD TRAVELED ALL DAY AND HAD STOPPED IN LAKE CITY, FL TO FILL UP WITH GAS. WHEN WE GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY (I-75), MY...

Jul 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 90,300 mi

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FROM OHIO TO FLORIDA, ON SPRING BREAK. I WAS THE SOLE ADULT IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS, WHO WERE RIDING IN THE MIDDLE SEATS. WE HAD TRAVELED ALL DAY AND HAD STOPPED IN LAKE CITY, FL TO FILL UP WITH GAS. WHEN WE GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY (I-75), MY...

Jul 19, 2011 Structure 90,300 mi

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FROM OHIO TO FLORIDA, ON SPRING BREAK. I WAS THE SOLE ADULT IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS, WHO WERE RIDING IN THE MIDDLE SEATS. WE HAD TRAVELED ALL DAY AND HAD STOPPED IN LAKE CITY, FL TO FILL UP WITH GAS. WHEN WE GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY (I-75), MY...

Jul 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 90,300 mi

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FROM OHIO TO FLORIDA, ON SPRING BREAK. I WAS THE SOLE ADULT IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS, WHO WERE RIDING IN THE MIDDLE SEATS. WE HAD TRAVELED ALL DAY AND HAD STOPPED IN LAKE CITY, FL TO FILL UP WITH GAS. WHEN WE GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY (I-75), MY...

Jul 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING REMOTE AS WELL AS WHEN IT WAS MANUALLY ATTEMPTED TO OPEN. GOOD THING WE HAVE ONE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR...THOUGH THIS DOOR IS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN GAS TANK DOOR IS OPEN. UPDATED 08-29-11 *BF UPDATED 3/08/2012 *LN

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING REMOTE AS WELL AS WHEN IT WAS MANUALLY ATTEMPTED TO OPEN. GOOD THING WE HAVE ONE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR...THOUGH THIS DOOR IS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN GAS TANK DOOR IS OPEN. UPDATED 08-29-11 *BF UPDATED 3/08/2012 *LN

Jul 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING REMOTE AS WELL AS WHEN IT WAS MANUALLY ATTEMPTED TO OPEN. GOOD THING WE HAVE ONE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR...THOUGH THIS DOOR IS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN GAS TANK DOOR IS OPEN. UPDATED 08-29-11 *BF UPDATED 3/08/2012 *LN

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING REMOTE AS WELL AS WHEN IT WAS MANUALLY ATTEMPTED TO OPEN. GOOD THING WE HAVE ONE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR...THOUGH THIS DOOR IS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN GAS TANK DOOR IS OPEN. UPDATED 08-29-11 *BF UPDATED 3/08/2012 *LN

Jul 12, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR AND CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSISTING THE CONTACT...

Jul 12, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE CABLE WHICH DRIVES THE SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. (YOU'LL FIND IT WITHIN THE GROOVE LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS) THIS CABLE IS MADE OF SOME KIND OF METAL (STEEL? WHO KNOWS.) THEN COATED WITH A BLACK PLASTIC/ACRYLIC/RUBBER CASING (SUCH AS AN ELECTRICAL WIRE). WITH TIM...

Jul 12, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR AND CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSISTING THE CONTACT...

Jul 12, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

THE CABLE WHICH DRIVES THE SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. (YOU'LL FIND IT WITHIN THE GROOVE LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS) THIS CABLE IS MADE OF SOME KIND OF METAL (STEEL? WHO KNOWS.) THEN COATED WITH A BLACK PLASTIC/ACRYLIC/RUBBER CASING (SUCH AS AN ELECTRICAL WIRE). WITH TIM...

Jun 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS. WHEN THAT CABLE MECHANISM BREAKS, THEY WILL HAVE NO WAY TO EXIT THE VEH...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS. WHEN THAT CABLE MECHANISM BREAKS, THEY WILL HAVE NO WAY TO EXIT THE VEH...

Jun 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS. WHEN THAT CABLE MECHANISM BREAKS, THEY WILL HAVE NO WAY TO EXIT THE VEH...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED EVEN IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB OVER SEATS TO EXIT THROUGH THE ONLY DOOR THAT WORKS. WHEN THAT CABLE MECHANISM BREAKS, THEY WILL HAVE NO WAY TO EXIT THE VEH...

Jun 24, 2011 Electrical System 82,000 mi

MOST RECENTLY, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED MID-WAY, I CLOSED IT MANUALLY, DROVE A COUPLE OF FEET AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. DOOR IS NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ONLY MANUALLY. STARTED EASILY WITH JUMPER CABLES BUT CONTINUES TO NOT START ON ITS OWN MOST OF THE TIM...

Jun 24, 2011 Electrical System 82,000 mi

MOST RECENTLY, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED MID-WAY, I CLOSED IT MANUALLY, DROVE A COUPLE OF FEET AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. DOOR IS NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ONLY MANUALLY. STARTED EASILY WITH JUMPER CABLES BUT CONTINUES TO NOT START ON ITS OWN MOST OF THE TIM...

Jun 14, 2011 Structure 69,385 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED & CLOSED. DEALER INSPECTED IT AND INDICATED IT WAS A DRIVER STRAP WELD THAT IS BAD. DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER OFFERED TO COVER 50% OF REPAIR WHICH I REFUSED AS THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH SIENNAS ('04 TO '07). TOYOTA PREVIOUSLY ISSUED A "WARRANTY ...

Jun 14, 2011 Structure 69,385 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED & CLOSED. DEALER INSPECTED IT AND INDICATED IT WAS A DRIVER STRAP WELD THAT IS BAD. DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER OFFERED TO COVER 50% OF REPAIR WHICH I REFUSED AS THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH SIENNAS ('04 TO '07). TOYOTA PREVIOUSLY ISSUED A "WARRANTY ...

Jun 10, 2011 Electrical System 78,500 mi

WE HAD USED THE AUTOMATIC OVERHEAD BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SLIDING DOOR. AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN THE CAR, WE TRIED TO USE THE BUTTON AGAIN TO CLOSE THE DOOR, HOWEVER THE DOOR STOPPED MIDWAY BECAUSE THE CABLE CAME OFF IT'S TRACK. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE THE CABLE WAS OFF...

Jun 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 78,500 mi

WE HAD USED THE AUTOMATIC OVERHEAD BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SLIDING DOOR. AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN THE CAR, WE TRIED TO USE THE BUTTON AGAIN TO CLOSE THE DOOR, HOWEVER THE DOOR STOPPED MIDWAY BECAUSE THE CABLE CAME OFF IT'S TRACK. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE THE CABLE WAS OFF...

Jun 10, 2011 Electrical System 78,500 mi

WE HAD USED THE AUTOMATIC OVERHEAD BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SLIDING DOOR. AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN THE CAR, WE TRIED TO USE THE BUTTON AGAIN TO CLOSE THE DOOR, HOWEVER THE DOOR STOPPED MIDWAY BECAUSE THE CABLE CAME OFF IT'S TRACK. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE THE CABLE WAS OFF...

Jun 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 78,500 mi

WE HAD USED THE AUTOMATIC OVERHEAD BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SLIDING DOOR. AFTER OUR CHILDREN GOT IN THE CAR, WE TRIED TO USE THE BUTTON AGAIN TO CLOSE THE DOOR, HOWEVER THE DOOR STOPPED MIDWAY BECAUSE THE CABLE CAME OFF IT'S TRACK. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE THE CABLE WAS OFF...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

RADIATOR LEAK, CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. COULD CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS REPAIR. *TR UPDATED 3/01/2012 *LN

Jun 9, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGERS AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR REQUIRED EXTENSIVE FORCE WHEN IT WAS OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. THE SERVICE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND ...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

RADIATOR LEAK, CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. COULD CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS REPAIR. *TR UPDATED 3/01/2012 *LN

Jun 9, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGERS AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR REQUIRED EXTENSIVE FORCE WHEN IT WAS OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. THE SERVICE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND ...

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 55,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THIS IS A NON-AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH OUR AUTOMATIC DOOR AS WELL. WE HAD TO PAY OVER 1800 TO HAVE THAT DOOR FIXED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE DOORS...

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 55,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THIS IS A NON-AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH OUR AUTOMATIC DOOR AS WELL. WE HAD TO PAY OVER 1800 TO HAVE THAT DOOR FIXED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE DOORS...

Jun 6, 2011 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE SEALS ON THE DOOR WERE FROZEN SHUT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN I...

Jun 6, 2011 Structure 96,250 mi

CABLE FAILURE ON BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. DOORS NOW NOT OPERATING PROPERLY IF OPENING AT ALL. *TR

Jun 6, 2011 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC POWER SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE SEALS ON THE DOOR WERE FROZEN SHUT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN I...

Jun 6, 2011 Structure 96,250 mi

CABLE FAILURE ON BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. DOORS NOW NOT OPERATING PROPERLY IF OPENING AT ALL. *TR

Jun 4, 2011 Structure 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. LEFT SIDE, DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE-MOTOR FAILURE. *TR

Jun 4, 2011 Structure 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. LEFT SIDE, DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE-MOTOR FAILURE. *TR

Jun 3, 2011 Steering 69,700 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS STIFF AND IT IS HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN A DRIVABLE CONDITION AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. TALKE...

Jun 3, 2011 Steering 69,700 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS STIFF AND IT IS HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN A DRIVABLE CONDITION AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. TALKE...

May 25, 2011 Seat Belts 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY JAMMED AND BECAME STUCK WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE THE BELT. THE SEAT BELT WOULD BECOME STUCK WHILE PARTIALLY REMOVED FROM IT'S RETRACTOR. IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE BELT FROM THE JAMMED POSITIO...

May 25, 2011 Seat Belts 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY JAMMED AND BECAME STUCK WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE THE BELT. THE SEAT BELT WOULD BECOME STUCK WHILE PARTIALLY REMOVED FROM IT'S RETRACTOR. IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE BELT FROM THE JAMMED POSITIO...

May 23, 2011 Tires 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES, SIZE 225/60/17, DOT NUMBER 3T6R2508. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE ABNORMAL BUBBLES IN THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED TH...

May 23, 2011 Structure 38,565 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE - REAR DOOR STRUTS (MANUAL) FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO DROP (FREE FALL). VERY LUCKY THAT MY KIDS WERE NOT AROUND AT THAT TIME. *TR

May 23, 2011 Tires 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES, SIZE 225/60/17, DOT NUMBER 3T6R2508. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE ABNORMAL BUBBLES IN THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED TH...

May 23, 2011 Structure 38,565 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE - REAR DOOR STRUTS (MANUAL) FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO DROP (FREE FALL). VERY LUCKY THAT MY KIDS WERE NOT AROUND AT THAT TIME. *TR

May 20, 2011 Structure 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA,POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED...DEALER ASKING $1500 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM..WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,THE CAR WAS ONLY 50K MILES ON THIS..I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL THE SIENNA..I WOULD LIKE TO CONCEDE THIS AS A RECALL & FIX THIS ASAP. *TR

May 20, 2011 Structure 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA,POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED...DEALER ASKING $1500 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM..WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,THE CAR WAS ONLY 50K MILES ON THIS..I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL THE SIENNA..I WOULD LIKE TO CONCEDE THIS AS A RECALL & FIX THIS ASAP. *TR

May 17, 2011 Structure 81,000 mi

DESCRIPTION: FRONT DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE CAUSE: SPOT WELD IN DOOR CHECK FAILED CONTROLS DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING SAFELY. TOYOTA HAS TSB NV003-07, BUT HAS LIMITED WARRANTY. EXPIRED FOR ME. *TR

May 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR (DRIVERS SIDE) DOESN'T LATCH COMPLETELY AND COMES OPEN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *TR

May 17, 2011 Structure 81,000 mi

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR (DRIVERS SIDE) DOESN'T LATCH COMPLETELY AND COMES OPEN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *TR

May 17, 2011 Structure 81,000 mi

DESCRIPTION: FRONT DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE CAUSE: SPOT WELD IN DOOR CHECK FAILED CONTROLS DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING SAFELY. TOYOTA HAS TSB NV003-07, BUT HAS LIMITED WARRANTY. EXPIRED FOR ME. *TR

May 17, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR (DRIVERS SIDE) DOESN'T LATCH COMPLETELY AND COMES OPEN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *TR

May 17, 2011 Structure 81,000 mi

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR (DRIVERS SIDE) DOESN'T LATCH COMPLETELY AND COMES OPEN WHEN TURNING RIGHT. *TR

May 11, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA TOYOTA DOOR FELL RIGHT OFF OF THE CAR. FIRST THE POWER OPENING STOPPED WORKING THEN SOME WIRE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR. THIS IS USUALLY A SPOT MOST PEOPLE PUT THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS A DOOR THAT TEACHERS OPEN TO GET MY CHILD OUT FOR SCHOOL. IF THIS HAPPENED MOME...

May 11, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA TOYOTA DOOR FELL RIGHT OFF OF THE CAR. FIRST THE POWER OPENING STOPPED WORKING THEN SOME WIRE SNAPPED AND THE DOOR FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR. THIS IS USUALLY A SPOT MOST PEOPLE PUT THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS A DOOR THAT TEACHERS OPEN TO GET MY CHILD OUT FOR SCHOOL. IF THIS HAPPENED MOME...

May 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT BEGAN AT 110,000 MILES. I BEGAN CALLING TOYOTA IN 2008 WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR CAUGHT MY DAUGHTERS ARM AND THE SAFETY FEATURE DID NOT REOPEN THE DOOR. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER, I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF TO SCHOOL THE PRINCIPAL WAS COMING TOWARD THE DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED...

May 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT BEGAN AT 110,000 MILES. I BEGAN CALLING TOYOTA IN 2008 WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR CAUGHT MY DAUGHTERS ARM AND THE SAFETY FEATURE DID NOT REOPEN THE DOOR. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER, I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF TO SCHOOL THE PRINCIPAL WAS COMING TOWARD THE DOOR AND THE CABLE SNAPPED...

May 4, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR POWER CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE. CAUSING DOOR TO BE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. TOYOTA HAS KNOWN OF DEFECT AND ISSUED A TSB (EL004-04) IN APRIL OF 2004, BUT DID NOT REPAIR PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED MINIVANS. *TR

May 4, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR POWER CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE. CAUSING DOOR TO BE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. TOYOTA HAS KNOWN OF DEFECT AND ISSUED A TSB (EL004-04) IN APRIL OF 2004, BUT DID NOT REPAIR PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED MINIVANS. *TR

May 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. CABLE COMPROMISED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW THAT STRIPPED IT OF ITS INSULATION. DESPITE BEING GARAGED, THIS CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY AND THEN RUST, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS INCLUDES MANUALLY, AS THE CABLE CATCHES ON A ROLLER AT THE DOOR HINGE IN THE SLIDING TRACK. ...

May 1, 2011 Electrical System 82,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. CABLE COMPROMISED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW THAT STRIPPED IT OF ITS INSULATION. DESPITE BEING GARAGED, THIS CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY AND THEN RUST, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS INCLUDES MANUALLY, AS THE CABLE CATCHES ON A ROLLER AT THE DOOR HINGE IN THE SLIDING TRACK. ...

May 1, 2011 Steering 93,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: HAVING TROUBLE WITH STEERING SYSTEM: KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING LEFT. ALSO, A VIBRATION LIKE FEEL AT THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY. *TR

May 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. CABLE COMPROMISED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW THAT STRIPPED IT OF ITS INSULATION. DESPITE BEING GARAGED, THIS CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY AND THEN RUST, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS INCLUDES MANUALLY, AS THE CABLE CATCHES ON A ROLLER AT THE DOOR HINGE IN THE SLIDING TRACK. ...

May 1, 2011 Electrical System 82,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. CABLE COMPROMISED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW THAT STRIPPED IT OF ITS INSULATION. DESPITE BEING GARAGED, THIS CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY AND THEN RUST, MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS INCLUDES MANUALLY, AS THE CABLE CATCHES ON A ROLLER AT THE DOOR HINGE IN THE SLIDING TRACK. ...

May 1, 2011 Steering 93,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: HAVING TROUBLE WITH STEERING SYSTEM: KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING LEFT. ALSO, A VIBRATION LIKE FEEL AT THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH EITHER THE MANUAL HANDLES (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) OR THE POWER SWITCH. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH EITHER THE MANUAL HANDLES (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) OR THE POWER SWITCH. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH EITHER THE MANUAL HANDLES (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) OR THE POWER SWITCH. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH EITHER THE MANUAL HANDLES (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) OR THE POWER SWITCH. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE AND DOOR POP OPENED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSE AT ALL. DOOR WILL CLOSE BUT WILL OPEN IMMEDIATELY. DOOR WILL STAY COMPLETELY OPEN AFTER TRYING TO CLOSE MANY TIMES. FINALLY MANUAL DOOR SWITCH HAD TO BE ACTIVATED TO CLOSE DOOR....

Apr 29, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE AND DOOR POP OPENED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSE AT ALL. DOOR WILL CLOSE BUT WILL OPEN IMMEDIATELY. DOOR WILL STAY COMPLETELY OPEN AFTER TRYING TO CLOSE MANY TIMES. FINALLY MANUAL DOOR SWITCH HAD TO BE ACTIVATED TO CLOSE DOOR....

Apr 28, 2011 Structure 73,000 mi

DOOR CHECK HAD BEEN CLICKING - LUBED IT WITH LITHIUM GREASE. THEN WINDOW WOULDN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE TOLD THE DOOR CHECK FAILED, BENT THE WINDOW TRACK AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED BY RE-WELDING ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL TO THE DOOR AND DOOR CHECK TO THE TUNE OF $500. WHE...

Apr 28, 2011 Structure 73,000 mi

DOOR CHECK HAD BEEN CLICKING - LUBED IT WITH LITHIUM GREASE. THEN WINDOW WOULDN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE TOLD THE DOOR CHECK FAILED, BENT THE WINDOW TRACK AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED BY RE-WELDING ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL TO THE DOOR AND DOOR CHECK TO THE TUNE OF $500. WHE...

Apr 26, 2011 Structure 69,000 mi

LOUD NOISE WHEN CLOSING AND OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR

Apr 26, 2011 Structure 69,000 mi

LOUD NOISE WHEN CLOSING AND OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR

Apr 25, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR TO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS INOPERABLE. THE CABLE SNAPPED. I'VE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS ON-LINE OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT RELATED TO THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES AVERAGE ABOUT $1500. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A CONSUMER ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE AD...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

THE REAR, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR TO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS INOPERABLE. THE CABLE SNAPPED. I'VE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS ON-LINE OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT RELATED TO THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES AVERAGE ABOUT $1500. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A CONSUMER ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE AD...

Apr 25, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR TO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS INOPERABLE. THE CABLE SNAPPED. I'VE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS ON-LINE OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT RELATED TO THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES AVERAGE ABOUT $1500. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A CONSUMER ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE AD...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

THE REAR, AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR TO MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS INOPERABLE. THE CABLE SNAPPED. I'VE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS ON-LINE OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT RELATED TO THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR ESTIMATES AVERAGE ABOUT $1500. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A CONSUMER ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE AD...

Apr 24, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. THE STEERING SEEMS TO HAVE LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AS WELL AS OVER TURNING WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES AND CORNERS. *TR

Apr 24, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. THE STEERING SEEMS TO HAVE LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AS WELL AS OVER TURNING WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES AND CORNERS. *TR

Apr 22, 2011 Structure 122,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. I MANUALLY TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND IT FELL OFF THE REAR HINGE POINT. I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER SPECIALIZING IN PRODUCT TESTING. I WORKED IN THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT INDUSTRY FOR 11 YEARS. I CAN SAY THAT THIS DOOR SYSTEM IS WAY UNDER ENGINEERED...

Apr 22, 2011 Structure 122,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. I MANUALLY TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND IT FELL OFF THE REAR HINGE POINT. I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER SPECIALIZING IN PRODUCT TESTING. I WORKED IN THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT INDUSTRY FOR 11 YEARS. I CAN SAY THAT THIS DOOR SYSTEM IS WAY UNDER ENGINEERED...

Apr 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

THE WIRE APPARATUS THAT FUNCTIONS OUR BOTH OF OUR AUTOMATIC SIDE DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SNAPPED. BOTH DOORS NOW DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AND CAUSE THE ONE OF THE DOORS TO REQUIRE A LOT OF FORCE TO SHUT. MY ONLINE RESEARCH HAS ENLIGHTENED ME THAT THIS IS IN PREVALENT ISSUE ON THE 2004...

Apr 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 102,000 mi

THE WIRE APPARATUS THAT FUNCTIONS OUR BOTH OF OUR AUTOMATIC SIDE DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SNAPPED. BOTH DOORS NOW DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AND CAUSE THE ONE OF THE DOORS TO REQUIRE A LOT OF FORCE TO SHUT. MY ONLINE RESEARCH HAS ENLIGHTENED ME THAT THIS IS IN PREVALENT ISSUE ON THE 2004...

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System 8,000 mi

ITEM 1-- THIS IS AN AWD MODEL WITH RUN FLATS AND NO SPACE FOR A SPARE TIRE. THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING FOR THE TIRES IS REVOLUTION BASED, AND THEREFORE DOESN'T ACTIVATE DUE TO THE STIFF WALL RUN FLAT TIRES. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE TIRES WERE VERY LOW WITH NO WARNING, AND TWO OCCASI...

Apr 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

ITEM 1-- THIS IS AN AWD MODEL WITH RUN FLATS AND NO SPACE FOR A SPARE TIRE. THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING FOR THE TIRES IS REVOLUTION BASED, AND THEREFORE DOESN'T ACTIVATE DUE TO THE STIFF WALL RUN FLAT TIRES. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE TIRES WERE VERY LOW WITH NO WARNING, AND TWO OCCASI...

Apr 13, 2011 Electrical System 8,000 mi

ITEM 1-- THIS IS AN AWD MODEL WITH RUN FLATS AND NO SPACE FOR A SPARE TIRE. THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING FOR THE TIRES IS REVOLUTION BASED, AND THEREFORE DOESN'T ACTIVATE DUE TO THE STIFF WALL RUN FLAT TIRES. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE TIRES WERE VERY LOW WITH NO WARNING, AND TWO OCCASI...

Apr 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

ITEM 1-- THIS IS AN AWD MODEL WITH RUN FLATS AND NO SPACE FOR A SPARE TIRE. THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING FOR THE TIRES IS REVOLUTION BASED, AND THEREFORE DOESN'T ACTIVATE DUE TO THE STIFF WALL RUN FLAT TIRES. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE TIRES WERE VERY LOW WITH NO WARNING, AND TWO OCCASI...

Apr 12, 2011 Structure 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNT PANEL WAS NO LONGER WELDED IN SOME AREAS. HE STATED THE DOOR MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHEN OPENED OR CLOSED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE A MONTH AGO. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS A...

Apr 12, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Structure 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CHECK MOUNT PANEL WAS NO LONGER WELDED IN SOME AREAS. HE STATED THE DOOR MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHEN OPENED OR CLOSED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE A MONTH AGO. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS A...

Apr 12, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Apr 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 238,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOW HAVE BROKEN CABLES AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THEY ONLY OPEN WHEN FORCED OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REPAIR COST FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IS $1,600.00 PER DOOR. THE PART ITSELF COST $1,100.00 PLUS THE LABOR. THE DOORS NOW ARE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Apr 8, 2011 Structure 238,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOW HAVE BROKEN CABLES AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THEY ONLY OPEN WHEN FORCED OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REPAIR COST FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IS $1,600.00 PER DOOR. THE PART ITSELF COST $1,100.00 PLUS THE LABOR. THE DOORS NOW ARE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Apr 8, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 238,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOW HAVE BROKEN CABLES AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THEY ONLY OPEN WHEN FORCED OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REPAIR COST FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IS $1,600.00 PER DOOR. THE PART ITSELF COST $1,100.00 PLUS THE LABOR. THE DOORS NOW ARE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Apr 8, 2011 Structure 238,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOW HAVE BROKEN CABLES AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THEY ONLY OPEN WHEN FORCED OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REPAIR COST FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IS $1,600.00 PER DOOR. THE PART ITSELF COST $1,100.00 PLUS THE LABOR. THE DOORS NOW ARE A SAFETY ISSUE...

Apr 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED AND THE LATCH WOULD NOT CATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE BY THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE WHO OFFER...

Apr 6, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED AND THE LATCH WOULD NOT CATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE BY THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE WHO OFFER...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MOISTURE IN PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DIMINISHES THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHT AND REDUCES VISIBILITY. TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY THE DEALER QUOTED OVER $400. THIS IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS HAVE. TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS A S...

Apr 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MOISTURE IN PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DIMINISHES THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHT AND REDUCES VISIBILITY. TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY THE DEALER QUOTED OVER $400. THIS IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM MANY TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS HAVE. TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS A S...

Apr 4, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER DOOR WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NOT OPEN ANY MORE THAN TWO INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE HINGES ON THE DOOR WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONT...

Apr 4, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER DOOR WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NOT OPEN ANY MORE THAN TWO INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE HINGES ON THE DOOR WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONT...

Apr 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 60,900 mi

WHAT I ASKED TOYOTA TO DO IS REPAIR MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT. LATE MODEL TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS HAVE MANUFACTURING DEFECTS THAT TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO ADDRESS. TOYOTA SIENNAS ARE PRONE TO DOOR POPPING WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DUE TO BROKEN DOOR WELDS. I AM TOLD AFTER THE FACT THE...

Apr 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 60,900 mi

WHAT I ASKED TOYOTA TO DO IS REPAIR MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT. LATE MODEL TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS HAVE MANUFACTURING DEFECTS THAT TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO ADDRESS. TOYOTA SIENNAS ARE PRONE TO DOOR POPPING WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DUE TO BROKEN DOOR WELDS. I AM TOLD AFTER THE FACT THE...

Mar 24, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR CABLE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY UNIT FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE BECAUSE THE DEALE...

Mar 24, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR CABLE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY UNIT FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE BECAUSE THE DEALE...

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN THAT WE OWN HAS TWO POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE TO THE PASSENGER DOOR SNAPPED PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD. THE MOTOR ON THE DOOR IS STILL IN WORKING ORDER, BUT YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE CABLE, YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT INCLUDING THE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN THAT WE OWN HAS TWO POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE TO THE PASSENGER DOOR SNAPPED PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD. THE MOTOR ON THE DOOR IS STILL IN WORKING ORDER, BUT YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE CABLE, YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT INCLUDING THE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN THAT WE OWN HAS TWO POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE TO THE PASSENGER DOOR SNAPPED PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD. THE MOTOR ON THE DOOR IS STILL IN WORKING ORDER, BUT YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE CABLE, YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT INCLUDING THE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN THAT WE OWN HAS TWO POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE TO THE PASSENGER DOOR SNAPPED PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD. THE MOTOR ON THE DOOR IS STILL IN WORKING ORDER, BUT YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE CABLE, YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT INCLUDING THE ...

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SNAPPED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE. MY HUSBAND SAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND HELD THE DOOR SHUT WHILE WE DROVE IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND $1500, SO WE HAD THEM DISAB...

Mar 22, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SNAPPED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE. MY HUSBAND SAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND HELD THE DOOR SHUT WHILE WE DROVE IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND $1500, SO WE HAD THEM DISAB...

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SNAPPED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE. MY HUSBAND SAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND HELD THE DOOR SHUT WHILE WE DROVE IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND $1500, SO WE HAD THEM DISAB...

Mar 22, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SNAPPED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE. MY HUSBAND SAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND HELD THE DOOR SHUT WHILE WE DROVE IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND $1500, SO WE HAD THEM DISAB...

Mar 21, 2011 Steering 41,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING STEERING ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FELT AS IF POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. VAN WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO GARAGE FOR SERVICE. THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN STEERING WAS EXTREME. GARAGE FOUND SERVICE BULLETIN FOR STEERING COMPONENT CORROSION I...

Mar 21, 2011 Steering 41,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING STEERING ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FELT AS IF POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. VAN WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO GARAGE FOR SERVICE. THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN STEERING WAS EXTREME. GARAGE FOUND SERVICE BULLETIN FOR STEERING COMPONENT CORROSION I...

Mar 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 100,955 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE ARE TWO CABLES THAT ASSIST WITH THE MOTOR MECHANISM. ONE OF THE CABLES IS EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE AND GOT CORRODED. THIS CABLE SNAPPED AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM OPENING. THE INTERNAL CABLE THEN SLID OFF ITS TRACK AND FELL BETWEEN THE SLIDIN...

Mar 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 100,955 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE ARE TWO CABLES THAT ASSIST WITH THE MOTOR MECHANISM. ONE OF THE CABLES IS EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE AND GOT CORRODED. THIS CABLE SNAPPED AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM OPENING. THE INTERNAL CABLE THEN SLID OFF ITS TRACK AND FELL BETWEEN THE SLIDIN...

Mar 18, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO A CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOORS. WITHOUT THE CABLE THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. RECENTLY, THE SAME CABLE SNAPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOOR. NOW THAT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AN ENTIRE NEW CABLE ASSEMBLY MUST BE PLACED IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO A CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOORS. WITHOUT THE CABLE THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. RECENTLY, THE SAME CABLE SNAPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOOR. NOW THAT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AN ENTIRE NEW CABLE ASSEMBLY MUST BE PLACED IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO A CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOORS. WITHOUT THE CABLE THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. RECENTLY, THE SAME CABLE SNAPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOOR. NOW THAT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AN ENTIRE NEW CABLE ASSEMBLY MUST BE PLACED IN...

Mar 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO A CABLE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOORS. WITHOUT THE CABLE THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. RECENTLY, THE SAME CABLE SNAPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOOR. NOW THAT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AN ENTIRE NEW CABLE ASSEMBLY MUST BE PLACED IN...

Mar 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH A SLIP CONTROL ALARM BEGAN TO SOUND AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. DURING THE FAILURE A SLIP CONTROL LIGHT ALSO BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE...

Mar 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH A SLIP CONTROL ALARM BEGAN TO SOUND AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. DURING THE FAILURE A SLIP CONTROL LIGHT ALSO BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE...

Mar 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK JUST AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Mar 16, 2011 Power Train 97,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK JUST AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Mar 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK JUST AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Mar 16, 2011 Power Train 97,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK JUST AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Mar 14, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO OPEN OR ONLY OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2008 I SPENT OVER $1000 TO HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM FIXED AND IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, WHETHER IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE OR IF CHANGED TO MANUAL. THIS NOT ONLY SHOULDN'T H...

Mar 14, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO OPEN OR ONLY OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2008 I SPENT OVER $1000 TO HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM FIXED AND IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, WHETHER IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE OR IF CHANGED TO MANUAL. THIS NOT ONLY SHOULDN'T H...

Mar 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE (PART OF THE MOTOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) FRAYED AND SNAPPED. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS FULL REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY PART AT $1200 PLUS LABOR $660. (WIRE MATERIAL COST ESTIMATED AT $20 OR LESS.) ISSUE: DESIGN DEFECT LEADING TO MATERIAL STRESS/B...

Mar 11, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE (PART OF THE MOTOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) FRAYED AND SNAPPED. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS FULL REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY PART AT $1200 PLUS LABOR $660. (WIRE MATERIAL COST ESTIMATED AT $20 OR LESS.) ISSUE: DESIGN DEFECT LEADING TO MATERIAL STRESS/B...

Mar 11, 2011 Child Seat

SUNSHINE RADIAN KIDS XTSL MODEL NO. 19500 CAR SEAT SERIAL NO. 111004527 LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE LOOSENS EVERY TIME. . NO CRASH - HAVE STOPPED USING SEAT UNTIL ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2004, MAKE=TOYOTA, MODEL=S...

Mar 11, 2011 Structure 72,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE MODEL. 2 WEEKS BACK MY BACK DOOR (HATCH BACK) STARTED CLOSING DOWN WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE. THE BACK DOOR STRUTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THE BACK DOOR PRETTY MUCH FELL ON MY CHILD'S BACK. I CALLED TOYOTA BUT THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY TOYOTA REFERENCE NUMBE...

Mar 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE (PART OF THE MOTOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) FRAYED AND SNAPPED. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS FULL REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY PART AT $1200 PLUS LABOR $660. (WIRE MATERIAL COST ESTIMATED AT $20 OR LESS.) ISSUE: DESIGN DEFECT LEADING TO MATERIAL STRESS/B...

Mar 11, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE (PART OF THE MOTOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) FRAYED AND SNAPPED. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS FULL REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR AND ASSEMBLY PART AT $1200 PLUS LABOR $660. (WIRE MATERIAL COST ESTIMATED AT $20 OR LESS.) ISSUE: DESIGN DEFECT LEADING TO MATERIAL STRESS/B...

Mar 11, 2011 Child Seat

SUNSHINE RADIAN KIDS XTSL MODEL NO. 19500 CAR SEAT SERIAL NO. 111004527 LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE LOOSENS EVERY TIME. . NO CRASH - HAVE STOPPED USING SEAT UNTIL ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2004, MAKE=TOYOTA, MODEL=S...

Mar 11, 2011 Structure 72,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE MODEL. 2 WEEKS BACK MY BACK DOOR (HATCH BACK) STARTED CLOSING DOWN WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE. THE BACK DOOR STRUTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THE BACK DOOR PRETTY MUCH FELL ON MY CHILD'S BACK. I CALLED TOYOTA BUT THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY TOYOTA REFERENCE NUMBE...

Mar 7, 2011 Structure 75,400 mi

DRIVER DOOR DEVELOPED THE "POPPING NOISE" DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA'S WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT IN DECEMBER, 2010 (ALSO DESCRIBED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NV003-07 REVISED). THERE ARE APPROX. 600,000 VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT. I JUST PAID $2,141.24 TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED, SINCE I ...

Mar 7, 2011 Structure 75,400 mi

DRIVER DOOR DEVELOPED THE "POPPING NOISE" DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA'S WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT IN DECEMBER, 2010 (ALSO DESCRIBED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NV003-07 REVISED). THERE ARE APPROX. 600,000 VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT. I JUST PAID $2,141.24 TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED, SINCE I ...

Mar 2, 2011 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE STANDARD POSITION WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND U...

Mar 2, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VSC LIGHT WENT ON, A BUZZER SOUNDED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY RIGHT AND LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTAIL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GOING IN AND OUT ON ITS OWN. EVERY...

Mar 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VSC LIGHT WENT ON, A BUZZER SOUNDED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY RIGHT AND LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTAIL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GOING IN AND OUT ON ITS OWN. EVERY...

Mar 2, 2011 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE STANDARD POSITION WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND U...

Mar 2, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VSC LIGHT WENT ON, A BUZZER SOUNDED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY RIGHT AND LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTAIL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GOING IN AND OUT ON ITS OWN. EVERY...

Mar 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VSC LIGHT WENT ON, A BUZZER SOUNDED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY RIGHT AND LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTAIL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GOING IN AND OUT ON ITS OWN. EVERY...

Feb 28, 2011 Seats Fire 50,000 mi

IN EARLY JANUARY 2011, THE HEATER FOR THE PASSENGER CAR SEAT IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER, THROUGH MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S DRESS AND SUPERFICIALLY BURNED HER LEG. I BELIEVE THE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AS A FUSE OR OTHER SAFETY FEATURE SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED SUCH AN INJURY/EVENT. *TR

Feb 28, 2011 Electrical System Fire 50,000 mi

IN EARLY JANUARY 2011, THE HEATER FOR THE PASSENGER CAR SEAT IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER, THROUGH MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S DRESS AND SUPERFICIALLY BURNED HER LEG. I BELIEVE THE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AS A FUSE OR OTHER SAFETY FEATURE SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED SUCH AN INJURY/EVENT. *TR

Feb 28, 2011 Seats Fire 50,000 mi

IN EARLY JANUARY 2011, THE HEATER FOR THE PASSENGER CAR SEAT IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER, THROUGH MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S DRESS AND SUPERFICIALLY BURNED HER LEG. I BELIEVE THE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AS A FUSE OR OTHER SAFETY FEATURE SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED SUCH AN INJURY/EVENT. *TR

Feb 28, 2011 Electrical System Fire 50,000 mi

IN EARLY JANUARY 2011, THE HEATER FOR THE PASSENGER CAR SEAT IN MY TOYOTA SIENNA BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER, THROUGH MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S DRESS AND SUPERFICIALLY BURNED HER LEG. I BELIEVE THE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AS A FUSE OR OTHER SAFETY FEATURE SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED SUCH AN INJURY/EVENT. *TR

Feb 27, 2011 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN THE BEZZLE AND FAILS TO RETRACK. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYTIME I TRY TO USE THE SEAT BELT CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT FOR MIDDLE SEATS. ...

Feb 27, 2011 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT GETS STUCK IN THE BEZZLE AND FAILS TO RETRACK. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERYTIME I TRY TO USE THE SEAT BELT CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT FOR MIDDLE SEATS. ...

Feb 25, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

I NOTICED POWER STEERING BEGAN TO STIFFEN-UP OVER A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. I CHECKED THE PS FLUID AND ADDED VERY LITTLE, BUT STILL DID NOT SEE ANY CHANGE IN THE STIFFNESS. AFTER READING SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THIS, I AM GOING TO BRING IT TO A DEALER FOR THEM TO ASSESS, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THE CORROSION ...

Feb 25, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

I NOTICED POWER STEERING BEGAN TO STIFFEN-UP OVER A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. I CHECKED THE PS FLUID AND ADDED VERY LITTLE, BUT STILL DID NOT SEE ANY CHANGE IN THE STIFFNESS. AFTER READING SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THIS, I AM GOING TO BRING IT TO A DEALER FOR THEM TO ASSESS, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THE CORROSION ...

Feb 24, 2011 Structure

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH WE BOUGHT NEW. VERY OFTEN WE'VE HAD BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT WHEN IT GETS COLD. IF WE ATTEMPT TO OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS, THE MOTOR OPENS IT A FRACTION OF AN INCH AND THEN WON'T CLOSE AGAIN COMPLETELY SO THAT WE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE DOOR NOT ENTIRELY CL...

Feb 24, 2011 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS. THE CABLE HAS FRAYED SO BADLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE DOOR IS INOPERABLE AND HAS BEEN SO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE CABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS ALSO FRAYED AND I FEAR WILL BECOME INOPERABLE SOON. CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WANTS $1...

Feb 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER DOOR PROBLEM. DOOR MAKES CRACKING AND POPPING WHEN BEING OPENED HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A BROKEN WELD BUT THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN PUSHED TO FAR OR COMPROMISED IN ANY WAY THAT WOULD HAVE BROKEN WELD. TOYOTA BASICALLY WASHED THEIR HANDS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY THOUGH FROM R...

Feb 24, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER DOOR PROBLEM. DOOR MAKES CRACKING AND POPPING WHEN BEING OPENED HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A BROKEN WELD BUT THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN PUSHED TO FAR OR COMPROMISED IN ANY WAY THAT WOULD HAVE BROKEN WELD. TOYOTA BASICALLY WASHED THEIR HANDS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY THOUGH FROM R...

Feb 24, 2011 Seats

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HEATED SEATS. DRIVERS SIDED HEATED SEAT FAILED RIGHT AFTER EXPIRATION OF OUR WARRANTY TOYOTA QUOTED 800 FOR REPAIR WITHOUT ANY OFFER OF ASSISTANCE. PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT QUIT WORKING APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER STEERING IS TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SMOOTHLY AS IT SHOULD ON THIS VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS IT IS A BELT ISSUE BUT THAT HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM IN THE PAST. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

WITH ONLY ABOUT 60K MILES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR MOTOR FAILED. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET ABOUT 1500.00 TO FIX IT. 7 MONTHS LATER THE PART FAILED AGAIN, AND THANK GOODNESS THAT PART WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THE PART FAILED IT JAMMED UP THE DOOR THE CABLE SNAPPED AND MY DOOR F...

Feb 24, 2011 Structure

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH WE BOUGHT NEW. VERY OFTEN WE'VE HAD BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT WHEN IT GETS COLD. IF WE ATTEMPT TO OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS, THE MOTOR OPENS IT A FRACTION OF AN INCH AND THEN WON'T CLOSE AGAIN COMPLETELY SO THAT WE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE DOOR NOT ENTIRELY CL...

Feb 24, 2011 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS. THE CABLE HAS FRAYED SO BADLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE DOOR IS INOPERABLE AND HAS BEEN SO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE CABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS ALSO FRAYED AND I FEAR WILL BECOME INOPERABLE SOON. CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WANTS $1...

Feb 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER DOOR PROBLEM. DOOR MAKES CRACKING AND POPPING WHEN BEING OPENED HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A BROKEN WELD BUT THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN PUSHED TO FAR OR COMPROMISED IN ANY WAY THAT WOULD HAVE BROKEN WELD. TOYOTA BASICALLY WASHED THEIR HANDS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY THOUGH FROM R...

Feb 24, 2011 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER DOOR PROBLEM. DOOR MAKES CRACKING AND POPPING WHEN BEING OPENED HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A BROKEN WELD BUT THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN PUSHED TO FAR OR COMPROMISED IN ANY WAY THAT WOULD HAVE BROKEN WELD. TOYOTA BASICALLY WASHED THEIR HANDS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY THOUGH FROM R...

Feb 24, 2011 Seats

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HEATED SEATS. DRIVERS SIDED HEATED SEAT FAILED RIGHT AFTER EXPIRATION OF OUR WARRANTY TOYOTA QUOTED 800 FOR REPAIR WITHOUT ANY OFFER OF ASSISTANCE. PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT QUIT WORKING APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER STEERING IS TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SMOOTHLY AS IT SHOULD ON THIS VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS IT IS A BELT ISSUE BUT THAT HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM IN THE PAST. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

WITH ONLY ABOUT 60K MILES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR MOTOR FAILED. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET ABOUT 1500.00 TO FIX IT. 7 MONTHS LATER THE PART FAILED AGAIN, AND THANK GOODNESS THAT PART WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THE PART FAILED IT JAMMED UP THE DOOR THE CABLE SNAPPED AND MY DOOR F...

Feb 23, 2011 Structure 97,563 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND THEN BOUND UP JAMMING THE DOOR OPEN ABOUT 3 INCHES. MY CHILDREN COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THAT SIDE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DISSASEMBLE THE DOOR JUST TO CLOSE IT. *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Electrical System 97,563 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND THEN BOUND UP JAMMING THE DOOR OPEN ABOUT 3 INCHES. MY CHILDREN COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THAT SIDE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DISSASEMBLE THE DOOR JUST TO CLOSE IT. *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS THEN DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE AFTER STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTUR...

Feb 23, 2011 Structure 97,563 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND THEN BOUND UP JAMMING THE DOOR OPEN ABOUT 3 INCHES. MY CHILDREN COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THAT SIDE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DISSASEMBLE THE DOOR JUST TO CLOSE IT. *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Electrical System 97,563 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR SNAPPED AND THEN BOUND UP JAMMING THE DOOR OPEN ABOUT 3 INCHES. MY CHILDREN COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THAT SIDE IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DISSASEMBLE THE DOOR JUST TO CLOSE IT. *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS THEN DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE AFTER STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTUR...

Feb 22, 2011 Steering 81,964 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AFTER ABOUT 3 SEASONS OF WINTER DRIVING IN MINNESOTA. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY DID NOT HEAR/FEEL THE PROBLEM. EACH CONSECUTIVE WINTER THE SYMPTOMS WOULD GET WORSE AND THE TOYOTA DEALER CLA...

Feb 22, 2011 Steering 81,964 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AFTER ABOUT 3 SEASONS OF WINTER DRIVING IN MINNESOTA. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY DID NOT HEAR/FEEL THE PROBLEM. EACH CONSECUTIVE WINTER THE SYMPTOMS WOULD GET WORSE AND THE TOYOTA DEALER CLA...

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH OUR SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. BOTH DOORS STICK WHENEVER THE TEMP DROPS BELOW FREEZING. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THEM AT TIMES IS TO CLIMB INSIDE AND THROW MY 6'0" 240LB BODY INTO IT. EVEN THEN I'VE HAD THEM NOT OPEN. DUE TO THE CONTINUE...

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH OUR SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. BOTH DOORS STICK WHENEVER THE TEMP DROPS BELOW FREEZING. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THEM AT TIMES IS TO CLIMB INSIDE AND THROW MY 6'0" 240LB BODY INTO IT. EVEN THEN I'VE HAD THEM NOT OPEN. DUE TO THE CONTINUE...

Feb 20, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR (FRONT) HINGE/WELD ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN WITH LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME DOOR IS OPEN AND CLOSED. THEN CREAKING TURNED INTO CLICKING SOUND EVERY TIME DOOR IS OPEN AND CLOSED, AND THAT PROGRESSED INTO A LOUD POPPING/SNAPPING SOUND. OUR REPAIR SHOP (NOT TOYOTA) REWELDED THE ...

Feb 20, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR (FRONT) HINGE/WELD ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN WITH LOUD CREAKING NOISE EVERY TIME DOOR IS OPEN AND CLOSED. THEN CREAKING TURNED INTO CLICKING SOUND EVERY TIME DOOR IS OPEN AND CLOSED, AND THAT PROGRESSED INTO A LOUD POPPING/SNAPPING SOUND. OUR REPAIR SHOP (NOT TOYOTA) REWELDED THE ...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS ARE GIVING OUR AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD THIS AUTO SINCE THE FACTORY SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE REPLACING THE STRUTS DUE TO RECALL. NOW WHENEVER YOU LIFT THE GATE VIA MANUALLY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE BACK OF THE VAN, THE LIFT GATE ONLY OPENS HALFWAY. THI...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS ARE GIVING OUR AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD THIS AUTO SINCE THE FACTORY SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE REPLACING THE STRUTS DUE TO RECALL. NOW WHENEVER YOU LIFT THE GATE VIA MANUALLY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE BACK OF THE VAN, THE LIFT GATE ONLY OPENS HALFWAY. THI...

Feb 15, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DOOR THAT PULLS THE DOOR BROKE YESTERDAY,I SEE THAT THE CABLE GOT ROTTEN AND IT DID NOT HAVE A PLASTIC COVER ON IT..I CONTACTED TOYOTA OFFICES YESTERDAY AND THE SAY TO ME THAT I SHOULD BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER AND PAY FOR IN...

Feb 15, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A HORRIFIC 'SNAPPING' SOUND WHEN THE CABLE THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR SNAPPED. THE SNAPPING CABLE DID NOT HURT ANYONE, BUT COULD HAVE IF SOMEONE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE DOOR NEAR THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW. THE DOOR IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL AND W...

Feb 15, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A HORRIFIC 'SNAPPING' SOUND WHEN THE CABLE THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR SNAPPED. THE SNAPPING CABLE DID NOT HURT ANYONE, BUT COULD HAVE IF SOMEONE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE DOOR NEAR THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW. THE DOOR IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL AND W...

Feb 15, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE DOOR THAT PULLS THE DOOR BROKE YESTERDAY,I SEE THAT THE CABLE GOT ROTTEN AND IT DID NOT HAVE A PLASTIC COVER ON IT..I CONTACTED TOYOTA OFFICES YESTERDAY AND THE SAY TO ME THAT I SHOULD BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER AND PAY FOR IN...

Feb 15, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A HORRIFIC 'SNAPPING' SOUND WHEN THE CABLE THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR SNAPPED. THE SNAPPING CABLE DID NOT HURT ANYONE, BUT COULD HAVE IF SOMEONE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE DOOR NEAR THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW. THE DOOR IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL AND W...

Feb 15, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A HORRIFIC 'SNAPPING' SOUND WHEN THE CABLE THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR SNAPPED. THE SNAPPING CABLE DID NOT HURT ANYONE, BUT COULD HAVE IF SOMEONE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE DOOR NEAR THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW. THE DOOR IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL AND W...

Feb 9, 2011 Structure 119,545 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH DID NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN PROPERLY. IT HAD TO BE FORCIBLY CLOSED BY FOUR ADULTS SO THAT WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR HOME. THE MALFUNCTION IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES. THE ...

Feb 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

THE POWER STRUTS ON THE REAR HATCH OF MY SIENNA WERE RECALLED AND REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT HOLDING, AND WERE FALLING DOWN ON PEOPLE. MY HATCH RECENTLY FELL ON ME, EVEN WITH THE NEW PART. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS PUTTING THINGS IN MY TRUNK. THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN, HITTING ME ON MY ...

Feb 9, 2011 Structure 119,545 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH DID NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN PROPERLY. IT HAD TO BE FORCIBLY CLOSED BY FOUR ADULTS SO THAT WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR HOME. THE MALFUNCTION IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES. THE ...

Feb 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

THE POWER STRUTS ON THE REAR HATCH OF MY SIENNA WERE RECALLED AND REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT HOLDING, AND WERE FALLING DOWN ON PEOPLE. MY HATCH RECENTLY FELL ON ME, EVEN WITH THE NEW PART. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS PUTTING THINGS IN MY TRUNK. THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN, HITTING ME ON MY ...

Feb 7, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, ANY TIME THE TEMPERATURE IS 32 DEGREES OR LOWER, THE SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPEN. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE TO GET MY KIDS IN AND OUT OF THE CAR VIA THE BACK TAILGATE. IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND WE NEEDED TO EXTRICATE OUR ...

Feb 7, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 8,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, ANY TIME THE TEMPERATURE IS 32 DEGREES OR LOWER, THE SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPEN. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE TO GET MY KIDS IN AND OUT OF THE CAR VIA THE BACK TAILGATE. IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND WE NEEDED TO EXTRICATE OUR ...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

IN 2008, WE HAD WORK DONE ON THE LIFTGATE OF OUR SIENNA TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE STRUTS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE LIFTGATE WAS NOT LIFTING ENTIRELY OR IT WOULD LIFT AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY BEGIN TO LOWER AGAIN. THIS REPAIR WAS DONE UNDER A RECALL FROM TOYOTA AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. AT CHRISTMAS TIME ...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2010 THE CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FROZE UP AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. AS A RESULT, I PURCHASED AND REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER IN JANUARY OF 2010. I RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER (NHTSA 10V160000) NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN AUGUST OF 2010. I SUBMITTED MY PART REC...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

IN 2008, WE HAD WORK DONE ON THE LIFTGATE OF OUR SIENNA TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE STRUTS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE LIFTGATE WAS NOT LIFTING ENTIRELY OR IT WOULD LIFT AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY BEGIN TO LOWER AGAIN. THIS REPAIR WAS DONE UNDER A RECALL FROM TOYOTA AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. AT CHRISTMAS TIME ...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2010 THE CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FROZE UP AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. AS A RESULT, I PURCHASED AND REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER IN JANUARY OF 2010. I RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER (NHTSA 10V160000) NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN AUGUST OF 2010. I SUBMITTED MY PART REC...

Feb 3, 2011 Tires 102,000 mi

TIRE DOES NOT HOLD AIR OVER TIME. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Tires 102,000 mi

TIRE DOES NOT HOLD AIR OVER TIME. *TR

Feb 2, 2011 Structure 65,400 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD YET ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE POWER DOORS. THE CABLE ON OUR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BROKE LAST YEAR AROUND 60000 MILES. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN 1200. TO FIX; LUCKILY TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY KNOWING IT'S A PROBLEM FIXED IT FOR US. WHEN THAT OCCURRED THE CABLE SNAPPED AND SLAMMED SHUT, T...

Feb 2, 2011 Structure 69,000 mi

MY FAMILY OWNED A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. JUST LATELY, WE NOTICE THAT THE CABLE SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS PROBLEM ALMOST HIT THE FINGERS OF MY DAUGHTER WHEN SHE TRIED TO CLOSE, BECAUSE IT IS SO HARD AND WAS SUDDENLY RELEASED TO THE OTHER END. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO THIS KIND OF VAN EITHE...

Feb 2, 2011 Structure 65,400 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD YET ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE POWER DOORS. THE CABLE ON OUR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BROKE LAST YEAR AROUND 60000 MILES. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN 1200. TO FIX; LUCKILY TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY KNOWING IT'S A PROBLEM FIXED IT FOR US. WHEN THAT OCCURRED THE CABLE SNAPPED AND SLAMMED SHUT, T...

Feb 2, 2011 Structure 69,000 mi

MY FAMILY OWNED A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. JUST LATELY, WE NOTICE THAT THE CABLE SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS PROBLEM ALMOST HIT THE FINGERS OF MY DAUGHTER WHEN SHE TRIED TO CLOSE, BECAUSE IT IS SO HARD AND WAS SUDDENLY RELEASED TO THE OTHER END. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON TO THIS KIND OF VAN EITHE...

Jan 26, 2011 Structure

TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME (TODAY) THAT MY POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING. I TOOK MY SIENNA 2004 XLE LIMITED VAN IN FOR DIAGNOSIS BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR WAS OPERATING SLOWLY AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE AND SOMETIMES WON'T EVEN CLOSE IF I'M PARKED ON AN INCLINE UNLESS I GIVE...

Jan 26, 2011 Structure

TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME (TODAY) THAT MY POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING. I TOOK MY SIENNA 2004 XLE LIMITED VAN IN FOR DIAGNOSIS BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR WAS OPERATING SLOWLY AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE AND SOMETIMES WON'T EVEN CLOSE IF I'M PARKED ON AN INCLINE UNLESS I GIVE...

Jan 23, 2011 Equipment 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AND I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THE POWER DOOR PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE. THE SLIDING DOORS FREEZE UP ALL THE TIME IN THE WINTER. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 30-45 MINUTES THE DOOR WILL UNFREEZE & COME OPEN! I HAVE TWO CHILDREN!!! THIS IS A SAFE...

Jan 23, 2011 Equipment 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AND I AM VERY DISTURBED BY THE POWER DOOR PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE. THE SLIDING DOORS FREEZE UP ALL THE TIME IN THE WINTER. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 30-45 MINUTES THE DOOR WILL UNFREEZE & COME OPEN! I HAVE TWO CHILDREN!!! THIS IS A SAFE...

Jan 21, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE 2004 SIENNA THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST 2 WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE 3RD TIME IS NOT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AS THE WHOLE DOOR NEEDS TO BE TAKEN APART AND IS ESTIMATED @ $1,400. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS CHILDR...

Jan 21, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE 2004 SIENNA THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST 2 WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE 3RD TIME IS NOT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AS THE WHOLE DOOR NEEDS TO BE TAKEN APART AND IS ESTIMATED @ $1,400. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS CHILDR...

Jan 21, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE 2004 SIENNA THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST 2 WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE 3RD TIME IS NOT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AS THE WHOLE DOOR NEEDS TO BE TAKEN APART AND IS ESTIMATED @ $1,400. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS CHILDR...

Jan 21, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE 2004 SIENNA THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST 2 WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE 3RD TIME IS NOT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AS THE WHOLE DOOR NEEDS TO BE TAKEN APART AND IS ESTIMATED @ $1,400. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS CHILDR...

Jan 20, 2011 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-50 MPH, SHE NOTICED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE ABILITY TO BREAK WAS LOST AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIA...

Jan 20, 2011 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-50 MPH, SHE NOTICED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE ABILITY TO BREAK WAS LOST AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIA...

Jan 19, 2011 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA GETS TWISTED AND STUCK WHERE IT RETRACTS INTO THE SIDE PANEL. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIX. SOMETIMES FIXING IT REQUIRES RIPPING APART THE SIDE PANEL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE ABOUT 2007. WE ARE OFTEN LEFT WI...

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 109,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA (TOYOTA) CABLE SNAPPED? *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 117,500 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 SIENNA. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 117,500 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 SIENNA. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA GETS TWISTED AND STUCK WHERE IT RETRACTS INTO THE SIDE PANEL. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIX. SOMETIMES FIXING IT REQUIRES RIPPING APART THE SIDE PANEL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE ABOUT 2007. WE ARE OFTEN LEFT WI...

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 109,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA (TOYOTA) CABLE SNAPPED? *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 117,500 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 SIENNA. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 117,500 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 SIENNA. *TR

Jan 16, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE AC BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED THAT THE GAUGES AND CLIMATE CONTROLS INSIDE THE CABIN WERE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. FREON LEVELS APPEAR TO BE AT ADEQUATE LEVELS. *LN

Jan 16, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE AC BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED THAT THE GAUGES AND CLIMATE CONTROLS INSIDE THE CABIN WERE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. FREON LEVELS APPEAR TO BE AT ADEQUATE LEVELS. *LN

Jan 13, 2011 Electrical System

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILED AND ALMOST CRUSHED MY 21 MONTH OLD. IT OPENED AND AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT IT STARTED CLOSING. IT DID NOT DETECT HER AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY PUSH IT OPEN BEFORE IT CLOSED HER IN IT. THEN AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH MY 10 YEAR OLD LUCKILY SHE THOUGHT TO GET OUT OF TH...

Jan 13, 2011 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILED AND ALMOST CRUSHED MY 21 MONTH OLD. IT OPENED AND AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT IT STARTED CLOSING. IT DID NOT DETECT HER AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY PUSH IT OPEN BEFORE IT CLOSED HER IN IT. THEN AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH MY 10 YEAR OLD LUCKILY SHE THOUGHT TO GET OUT OF TH...

Jan 13, 2011 Structure 116,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH HAS BECOME DETATCHED AND THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING BUT THE LOCKS WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH AN OPEN DOOR. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH HAS BECOME DETATCHED AND THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING BUT THE LOCKS WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH AN OPEN DOOR. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DURING OPERATION. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Electrical System

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILED AND ALMOST CRUSHED MY 21 MONTH OLD. IT OPENED AND AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT IT STARTED CLOSING. IT DID NOT DETECT HER AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY PUSH IT OPEN BEFORE IT CLOSED HER IN IT. THEN AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH MY 10 YEAR OLD LUCKILY SHE THOUGHT TO GET OUT OF TH...

Jan 13, 2011 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILED AND ALMOST CRUSHED MY 21 MONTH OLD. IT OPENED AND AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT IT STARTED CLOSING. IT DID NOT DETECT HER AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY PUSH IT OPEN BEFORE IT CLOSED HER IN IT. THEN AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH MY 10 YEAR OLD LUCKILY SHE THOUGHT TO GET OUT OF TH...

Jan 13, 2011 Structure 116,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH HAS BECOME DETATCHED AND THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING BUT THE LOCKS WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH AN OPEN DOOR. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH HAS BECOME DETATCHED AND THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING BUT THE LOCKS WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH AN OPEN DOOR. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DURING OPERATION. *TR

Jan 12, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMPEP, AND CAUSED THE DOOR CAN'T BE CLOSED WHEN I HAD A CAR FULL OF CHILDREN AND DOGS, HOW CAN I DRIVE HOME WITHOUT THE DOOR CLOSE, THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. *TR

Jan 12, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMPEP, AND CAUSED THE DOOR CAN'T BE CLOSED WHEN I HAD A CAR FULL OF CHILDREN AND DOGS, HOW CAN I DRIVE HOME WITHOUT THE DOOR CLOSE, THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. *TR

Jan 10, 2011 Structure 77,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN MARCH 2004. AUGUST 2010, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE SMOOTHLY & NOTICED THAT THE DOOR STOP (MIDWAY BETWEEN HINGES) WAS BUSTED. I BOUGHT THE PART & THOUGHT THIS WAS ALL THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT GOT REALLY BAD REALLY FAST TO THE POINT THAT...

Jan 10, 2011 Structure 77,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN MARCH 2004. AUGUST 2010, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE SMOOTHLY & NOTICED THAT THE DOOR STOP (MIDWAY BETWEEN HINGES) WAS BUSTED. I BOUGHT THE PART & THOUGHT THIS WAS ALL THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT GOT REALLY BAD REALLY FAST TO THE POINT THAT...

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 75,290 mi

FAILURE OF INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT DUE TO CORROSION. CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY RAPID CHANGES. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 75,290 mi

FAILURE OF INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT DUE TO CORROSION. CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY RAPID CHANGES. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLT 2004 POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WEATHER. CABLE THEN JAMS IN DOOR, CAUSING DOOR TO MALFUNCTION AS DAUGHTER WAS EXITING THE VAN. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLT 2004 POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WEATHER. CABLE THEN JAMS IN DOOR, CAUSING DOOR TO MALFUNCTION AS DAUGHTER WAS EXITING THE VAN. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLT 2004 POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WEATHER. CABLE THEN JAMS IN DOOR, CAUSING DOOR TO MALFUNCTION AS DAUGHTER WAS EXITING THE VAN. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA XLT 2004 POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WEATHER. CABLE THEN JAMS IN DOOR, CAUSING DOOR TO MALFUNCTION AS DAUGHTER WAS EXITING THE VAN. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSC) GOES INTO SKID PREVENTION MODE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES THE BRAKES, DISCONNECTS THE ACCELERATOR, AND SELECTS ONE SIDE OR WHEEL TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE TO. THIS HAS THE EFFECT OF CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER, SKID AND MOVE DANGEROUSLY C...

Jan 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSC) GOES INTO SKID PREVENTION MODE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES THE BRAKES, DISCONNECTS THE ACCELERATOR, AND SELECTS ONE SIDE OR WHEEL TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE TO. THIS HAS THE EFFECT OF CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER, SKID AND MOVE DANGEROUSLY C...

Jan 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSC) GOES INTO SKID PREVENTION MODE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES THE BRAKES, DISCONNECTS THE ACCELERATOR, AND SELECTS ONE SIDE OR WHEEL TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE TO. THIS HAS THE EFFECT OF CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER, SKID AND MOVE DANGEROUSLY C...

Jan 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSC) GOES INTO SKID PREVENTION MODE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES THE BRAKES, DISCONNECTS THE ACCELERATOR, AND SELECTS ONE SIDE OR WHEEL TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE TO. THIS HAS THE EFFECT OF CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER, SKID AND MOVE DANGEROUSLY C...

Dec 30, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDER DOOR ALMOST INJURED THE PASSENGER WHILE TRYING TO EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY CLOSED. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CABLE THAT WAS FRACTURED IN THE DOOR WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO CLOSE SUD...

Dec 30, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDER DOOR ALMOST INJURED THE PASSENGER WHILE TRYING TO EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY CLOSED. SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CABLE THAT WAS FRACTURED IN THE DOOR WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO CLOSE SUD...

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 20,114 mi

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS FAILS TO OPEN. THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED FOUR TIMES AFTER BEING FIXED AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO REAR PASSENGER EGRESS WHEN THESE DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE! *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 20,114 mi

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS FAILS TO OPEN. THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED FOUR TIMES AFTER BEING FIXED AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO REAR PASSENGER EGRESS WHEN THESE DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE! *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR MAKES A LOAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT YET BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A SPOT WELD THAT HAS FAILED. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR

Dec 21, 2010 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. WITHIN THE PAST WEEK I FEEL THE STEERING IS GETTING MUCH WORSE. I FEELS AS IF I HAVE 4 FLAT TIRES. THE CAR WI...

Dec 21, 2010 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. WITHIN THE PAST WEEK I FEEL THE STEERING IS GETTING MUCH WORSE. I FEELS AS IF I HAVE 4 FLAT TIRES. THE CAR WI...

Dec 20, 2010 Steering 80,436 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND MADE A NOISE, THE BRAKES SURGED AND LOCKED THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND DROVE ACROSS THE YELLOW LINE INTO ON COMING TRAFFI...

Dec 20, 2010 Steering 80,436 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND MADE A NOISE, THE BRAKES SURGED AND LOCKED THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND DROVE ACROSS THE YELLOW LINE INTO ON COMING TRAFFI...

Dec 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other 66,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA HAS LEAK IN WATER PUMP WITH 66K MILE. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA HAS LEAK IN WATER PUMP WITH 66K MILE. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other 66,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA HAS LEAK IN WATER PUMP WITH 66K MILE. *TR

Dec 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA HAS LEAK IN WATER PUMP WITH 66K MILE. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 185,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING...

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 64,500 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR- THE CABLE IS FRAYED AND DOESN'T OPEN CORRECTLY. NOW MY CHILDREN HAVE TO USE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET INTO AND OUT OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. ALSO THE REAR DOORS EASILY FREEZE UP IN WINTER WEATHER. THIS MAY CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY BEFORE NOR...

Dec 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 185,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING...

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 64,500 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR- THE CABLE IS FRAYED AND DOESN'T OPEN CORRECTLY. NOW MY CHILDREN HAVE TO USE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET INTO AND OUT OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. ALSO THE REAR DOORS EASILY FREEZE UP IN WINTER WEATHER. THIS MAY CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY BEFORE NOR...

Dec 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR CABLE BREAKS DISABLING DOOR FROM OPENING. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR CABLE BREAKS DISABLING DOOR FROM OPENING. *TR

Dec 14, 2010 Structure 86,102 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR (ON MY 2004 LE AWD SIENNA) WAS JAMMED (COULDN'T CLOSE OR OPEN) AFTER MY WIFE DROPPED OFF MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING. WHEN MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR FELT APART AND IT MADE A BIG DENT AND SCRATCHES ON THE BODY...

Dec 14, 2010 Structure 86,102 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR (ON MY 2004 LE AWD SIENNA) WAS JAMMED (COULDN'T CLOSE OR OPEN) AFTER MY WIFE DROPPED OFF MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING. WHEN MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR FELT APART AND IT MADE A BIG DENT AND SCRATCHES ON THE BODY...

Dec 10, 2010 Structure 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WAS FRACTURED YET SHE WAS STILL ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR OR HAVE IT RE-WELDED TO CORRECT THE ...

Dec 10, 2010 Structure 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WAS FRACTURED YET SHE WAS STILL ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR OR HAVE IT RE-WELDED TO CORRECT THE ...

Dec 8, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE REAR LIFT GATE SOMETIME DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT AND FALL DOWN AND BUMP INTO PEOPLE'S HEAD CAUSE HEAD INJURY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A RECALL AND DID A REPLACEMENT BUT THE NEW PART IS SUB-STANDARD AND FAILED JUST AFTER A YEAR. THEY NEED TO ISSUE ANOTHER RECALL ...

Dec 8, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE REAR LIFT GATE SOMETIME DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT AND FALL DOWN AND BUMP INTO PEOPLE'S HEAD CAUSE HEAD INJURY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A RECALL AND DID A REPLACEMENT BUT THE NEW PART IS SUB-STANDARD AND FAILED JUST AFTER A YEAR. THEY NEED TO ISSUE ANOTHER RECALL ...

Dec 4, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

SIENNA REAR LIFT GATE OPENS UP ABOUT 95%, SITS THERE FOR A MOMENT AND THEN CLOSES. THIS IS NO BIG DEAL IF YOU ARE JUST WATCHING IT, BUT IF YOU START TO LOAD OR UNLOAD DURING THE PROCESS THE DOOR WILL HIT YOU IN THE HEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Dec 4, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

SIENNA REAR LIFT GATE OPENS UP ABOUT 95%, SITS THERE FOR A MOMENT AND THEN CLOSES. THIS IS NO BIG DEAL IF YOU ARE JUST WATCHING IT, BUT IF YOU START TO LOAD OR UNLOAD DURING THE PROCESS THE DOOR WILL HIT YOU IN THE HEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Dec 2, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH WE BOUGHT USED IN SEPTEMBER. IT IS NOW EARLY DECEMBER AND THIS IS THE THIRD DAY IN A ROW THAT WE'VE HAD BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT. IT'S OBVIOUSLY WINTER HERE AND WE'VE HAD SOME SNOW, BUT I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE WHERE DOORS ARE FROZEN SH...

Dec 2, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH WE BOUGHT USED IN SEPTEMBER. IT IS NOW EARLY DECEMBER AND THIS IS THE THIRD DAY IN A ROW THAT WE'VE HAD BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT. IT'S OBVIOUSLY WINTER HERE AND WE'VE HAD SOME SNOW, BUT I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE WHERE DOORS ARE FROZEN SH...

Dec 1, 2010 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL PUSHED TO THE FLOOR TO RAPIDLY PASS A TRUCK. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, IT DID NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION BUT STAYED AT FLOOR. FLOOR MAT DID NOT INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT OF ACCELERATOR. REQUIRED SEVERAL KICKS WITH FOOT TO RELEASE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS INCIDENT MI...

Dec 1, 2010 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL PUSHED TO THE FLOOR TO RAPIDLY PASS A TRUCK. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, IT DID NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION BUT STAYED AT FLOOR. FLOOR MAT DID NOT INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT OF ACCELERATOR. REQUIRED SEVERAL KICKS WITH FOOT TO RELEASE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS INCIDENT MI...

Nov 29, 2010 Steering 90,000 mi

STEERING FAILED IN VAN, NO WARNING, BECAME VERY HARD AND ACTED LIKE STEERING WITH NO TO VERY LITTLE POWER STEERING. REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT DRIVER INPUT TO STEER AND DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID ROAD SALT CAUSED EXPOSED MECHANISMS UNDER CAR TO CORRODE AND TIGHTEN. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

3RD ROW MIDDLE SEAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A CEILING DROP DOWN SEAT BELT FOR THE SHOULDER ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY IS TO HOOK INTO A HOLDER IN THE CEILING WHEN NOT IN USE. WHEN PULLED FROM THE CEILING IT ATTACHES TO THE LAP BELT FOR USE BY THE REAR MIDDLE OCCUPANT. THE ASSEMBLY DOES NOT STAY HOOKED AND W...

Nov 29, 2010 Steering 90,000 mi

STEERING FAILED IN VAN, NO WARNING, BECAME VERY HARD AND ACTED LIKE STEERING WITH NO TO VERY LITTLE POWER STEERING. REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT DRIVER INPUT TO STEER AND DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID ROAD SALT CAUSED EXPOSED MECHANISMS UNDER CAR TO CORRODE AND TIGHTEN. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

3RD ROW MIDDLE SEAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A CEILING DROP DOWN SEAT BELT FOR THE SHOULDER ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY IS TO HOOK INTO A HOLDER IN THE CEILING WHEN NOT IN USE. WHEN PULLED FROM THE CEILING IT ATTACHES TO THE LAP BELT FOR USE BY THE REAR MIDDLE OCCUPANT. THE ASSEMBLY DOES NOT STAY HOOKED AND W...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOOR CABLES SNAPPED AND BROKE IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. BECAUSE OF THIS WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER OF THE REAR DOORS AT ALL TO OUR MINI VAN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS OUR CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT IN ORDER TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSH...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 87,239 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT WHEN ACCESSING THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR A LOUD POPPING NOISE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE DOOR STRAP SPOT WELD COMPLETELY ...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

MY WIFE PARKED OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE FROM THE CONSOLE ABOVE THE REARVIEW MIRROR. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS SHE TURNED TO THE OPEN REAR AREA THE LIFTGATE DESCENDED AND STRUCK HER, CAUSING HER TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND OPEN...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOOR CABLES SNAPPED AND BROKE IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. BECAUSE OF THIS WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER OF THE REAR DOORS AT ALL TO OUR MINI VAN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS OUR CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT IN ORDER TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSH...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 87,239 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT WHEN ACCESSING THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR A LOUD POPPING NOISE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE DOOR STRAP SPOT WELD COMPLETELY ...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

MY WIFE PARKED OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE FROM THE CONSOLE ABOVE THE REARVIEW MIRROR. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS SHE TURNED TO THE OPEN REAR AREA THE LIFTGATE DESCENDED AND STRUCK HER, CAUSING HER TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND OPEN...

Nov 14, 2010 Structure 112,615 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE (POWER) DOOR REFUSES TO CLOSE; BROKEN DOOR CABLE. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (MANUAL) HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR OVER 3 YRS; TOYOTA FIXED THIS 3 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE IT KEEPS HAP...

Nov 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 112,615 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE (POWER) DOOR REFUSES TO CLOSE; BROKEN DOOR CABLE. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (MANUAL) HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR OVER 3 YRS; TOYOTA FIXED THIS 3 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE IT KEEPS HAP...

Nov 14, 2010 Structure 112,615 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE (POWER) DOOR REFUSES TO CLOSE; BROKEN DOOR CABLE. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (MANUAL) HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR OVER 3 YRS; TOYOTA FIXED THIS 3 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE IT KEEPS HAP...

Nov 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 112,615 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE (POWER) DOOR REFUSES TO CLOSE; BROKEN DOOR CABLE. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (MANUAL) HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR OVER 3 YRS; TOYOTA FIXED THIS 3 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE IT KEEPS HAP...

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

WE RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PASS. SIDE VENT WINDOW ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW WAS OPENED THE GLUE FAILED AND THE WINDOW SWUNG DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE MOTORIZED ARM. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TRACK THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED TO HAS BEEN PAINTED PRIOR TO ...

Nov 10, 2010 Visibility 91,000 mi

WE RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PASS. SIDE VENT WINDOW ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW WAS OPENED THE GLUE FAILED AND THE WINDOW SWUNG DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE MOTORIZED ARM. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TRACK THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED TO HAS BEEN PAINTED PRIOR TO ...

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN DOOR CABLE/MOTOR BROKE. DOOR STUCK OPEN AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE MANUALLY. CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE DOOR IS STUCK OPEN. ONLY WAY TO FIX IS CUT CABLE OR PAY $2000 TO TOYOTA TO FIX THE DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN DOOR CABLE/MOTOR BROKE. DOOR STUCK OPEN AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE MANUALLY. CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE DOOR IS STUCK OPEN. ONLY WAY TO FIX IS CUT CABLE OR PAY $2000 TO TOYOTA TO FIX THE DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

WE RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PASS. SIDE VENT WINDOW ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW WAS OPENED THE GLUE FAILED AND THE WINDOW SWUNG DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE MOTORIZED ARM. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TRACK THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED TO HAS BEEN PAINTED PRIOR TO ...

Nov 10, 2010 Visibility 91,000 mi

WE RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PASS. SIDE VENT WINDOW ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW WAS OPENED THE GLUE FAILED AND THE WINDOW SWUNG DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VAN ONLY BEING HELD ON BY THE MOTORIZED ARM. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TRACK THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED TO HAS BEEN PAINTED PRIOR TO ...

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN DOOR CABLE/MOTOR BROKE. DOOR STUCK OPEN AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE MANUALLY. CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE DOOR IS STUCK OPEN. ONLY WAY TO FIX IS CUT CABLE OR PAY $2000 TO TOYOTA TO FIX THE DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN DOOR CABLE/MOTOR BROKE. DOOR STUCK OPEN AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE MANUALLY. CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE DOOR IS STUCK OPEN. ONLY WAY TO FIX IS CUT CABLE OR PAY $2000 TO TOYOTA TO FIX THE DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Steering 60,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING GETS STUCK AND BINDS UP. LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLES SAME COMPLAINTS, TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A RECALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND ALSO, EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. TOYOTA SEEMS TO WANT TO IGNORE THIS PROBLEM, BUT THOUSANDS OF SIENNA CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED. *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Steering 60,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING GETS STUCK AND BINDS UP. LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLES SAME COMPLAINTS, TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A RECALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND ALSO, EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. TOYOTA SEEMS TO WANT TO IGNORE THIS PROBLEM, BUT THOUSANDS OF SIENNA CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SEEM TO "FREEZE" SHUT. THEY DO NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS HAPPENS TO BOTH THE POWER AND NON-POWER DOOR. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SEEM TO "FREEZE" SHUT. THEY DO NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS HAPPENS TO BOTH THE POWER AND NON-POWER DOOR. *TR

Nov 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,000,080 mi

TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH ON DRY, STRAIGHT ROADS, THE VSC (VEHICLE SKID CONTROL) ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE. ALARM SOUNDED, VEHICLE SKID LIGHT TURNED ON, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BRAKES TO THE POINT THAT THEY MADE SOME SQUEALING NOISE, THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE, AND VEHICLE STEERING PULLED TO THE...

Nov 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED FIRST AND THE DOOR STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO WAS NON-FUNCTIONED.; IT WOULD OPEN MANUALLY...

Nov 1, 2010 Tires Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, HYDROPLANED AND SPUN AROUND TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE CONCRETE WALL. THE VEHICLE THEN TRAVELED BACK ACROSS THE ROADWAY AND CAME TO REST ON THE NORTH BERM. BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FRONT TIRES WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BUT THE REA...

Nov 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,000,080 mi

TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH ON DRY, STRAIGHT ROADS, THE VSC (VEHICLE SKID CONTROL) ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE. ALARM SOUNDED, VEHICLE SKID LIGHT TURNED ON, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BRAKES TO THE POINT THAT THEY MADE SOME SQUEALING NOISE, THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE, AND VEHICLE STEERING PULLED TO THE...

Nov 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED FIRST AND THE DOOR STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO WAS NON-FUNCTIONED.; IT WOULD OPEN MANUALLY...

Nov 1, 2010 Tires Crash

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, HYDROPLANED AND SPUN AROUND TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE CONCRETE WALL. THE VEHICLE THEN TRAVELED BACK ACROSS THE ROADWAY AND CAME TO REST ON THE NORTH BERM. BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FRONT TIRES WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BUT THE REA...

Oct 31, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA. IT BEGAN MAKING A STRANGE NOISE WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING POWER DOOR. THAT NIGHT, THE VAN WAS PARKED ON A DOWNWARD SLOPING HILL. AS MY DAUGHTER'S FRIEND WAS GETTING OUT, SUDDENLY THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. I PUT UP MY ARM TO STOP THE DOOR AND LUCKILY SHE JUMP...

Oct 31, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA. IT BEGAN MAKING A STRANGE NOISE WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING POWER DOOR. THAT NIGHT, THE VAN WAS PARKED ON A DOWNWARD SLOPING HILL. AS MY DAUGHTER'S FRIEND WAS GETTING OUT, SUDDENLY THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. I PUT UP MY ARM TO STOP THE DOOR AND LUCKILY SHE JUMP...

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 84,000 mi

THE CABLE OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO FREEZE IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS TO CUT THE CABLE AND OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS DEFECT SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY. *TR

Oct 28, 2010 Structure 84,000 mi

THE CABLE OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO FREEZE IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS TO CUT THE CABLE AND OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS DEFECT SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY. *TR

Oct 27, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 27, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 25, 2010 Wheels 129,225 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY, STARTED TO HEAR A RUMBLING SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN HEARD A LOUD POP, SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF VAN AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT, OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A DITCH. ONCE IN THE DITCH, THE VAN TURNED SIDEWAYS AND CONTINUED GOING...

Oct 25, 2010 Wheels 129,225 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY, STARTED TO HEAR A RUMBLING SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN HEARD A LOUD POP, SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF VAN AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT, OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A DITCH. ONCE IN THE DITCH, THE VAN TURNED SIDEWAYS AND CONTINUED GOING...

Oct 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WE CANNOT USE THE DOOR NOW. PASSENGERS ON THAT SIDE CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR THAT WAY. AS WE HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER DOOR CABLE IN SIENNA VANS. *TR

Oct 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED WORKING AND WE CANNOT USE THE DOOR NOW. PASSENGERS ON THAT SIDE CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR THAT WAY. AS WE HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER DOOR CABLE IN SIENNA VANS. *TR

Oct 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,721 mi

I OWE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS I HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (OVER $1500) DUE TO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO ACCUMULATE INTO THE BOOSTER AND INTO THE ENGINE (AND THE BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE). THIS IS A VERY SIMILAR...

Oct 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,721 mi

I OWE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS I HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (OVER $1500) DUE TO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO ACCUMULATE INTO THE BOOSTER AND INTO THE ENGINE (AND THE BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE). THIS IS A VERY SIMILAR...

Oct 20, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE REAR HATCH DOOR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE HATCH DOOR LATCH WOULD PROPERLY CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR HATCH STRUTS ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE SECON...

Oct 20, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

CABLES ON BOTH REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. REPLACEMENT COST OF CABLE IS EXCESSIVE AT $2200 PER DOOR. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

CABLES ON BOTH REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. REPLACEMENT COST OF CABLE IS EXCESSIVE AT $2200 PER DOOR. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE REAR HATCH DOOR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE HATCH DOOR LATCH WOULD PROPERLY CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR HATCH STRUTS ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE SECON...

Oct 20, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

CABLES ON BOTH REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. REPLACEMENT COST OF CABLE IS EXCESSIVE AT $2200 PER DOOR. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

CABLES ON BOTH REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. REPLACEMENT COST OF CABLE IS EXCESSIVE AT $2200 PER DOOR. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Structure 89,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Structure 89,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRAYED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

WE TOOK OUR '04 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE RIVERVIEW DEALERSHIP (MESA, AZ) TO HAVE SPOT WELDS REPAIRED ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (COST $260) AND TO HAVE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR REPLACED BECAUSE THE SPOT WELDS FAILED AND DOOR FRAME WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR (TOYOTA GOOD-WILLED NEW DOOR UNDER "WARRANTY ENHAN...

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND SLIDING DOOR WONT WORK. THOUGH CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER ALL THE TIME. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND SLIDING DOOR WONT WORK. THOUGH CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER ALL THE TIME. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

WE TOOK OUR '04 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE RIVERVIEW DEALERSHIP (MESA, AZ) TO HAVE SPOT WELDS REPAIRED ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (COST $260) AND TO HAVE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR REPLACED BECAUSE THE SPOT WELDS FAILED AND DOOR FRAME WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR (TOYOTA GOOD-WILLED NEW DOOR UNDER "WARRANTY ENHAN...

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND SLIDING DOOR WONT WORK. THOUGH CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER ALL THE TIME. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND SLIDING DOOR WONT WORK. THOUGH CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER ALL THE TIME. *TR

Oct 13, 2010 Structure 83,456 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY STOP OR REVERSE IN MID CYCLE. FINALLY STUCK OPEN WHILE AT LOCAL CAR WASH. DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE COATING HAD BECOME BRITTLE AND APPARENT,Y JAMMED THE MOTOR DRIVE- FINALLY CAUSING THE DRIVE MECHANISM SHATTERED. ALREADY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND TH...

Oct 13, 2010 Structure 83,456 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY STOP OR REVERSE IN MID CYCLE. FINALLY STUCK OPEN WHILE AT LOCAL CAR WASH. DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE COATING HAD BECOME BRITTLE AND APPARENT,Y JAMMED THE MOTOR DRIVE- FINALLY CAUSING THE DRIVE MECHANISM SHATTERED. ALREADY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND TH...

Oct 9, 2010 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY WHEN RUNNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN HAVING TO CHANGE GEARS UP OR DOWN UNDER A CHANGE OF LOAD CONDITION; LIKE GOING UPHILL OR PASSING. VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS FOR A MOMENT, LIKE TURNING INTO A STREET OR DRIVEWAY. THE VAN WILL JUMP INTO A GEA...

Oct 9, 2010 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY WHEN RUNNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN HAVING TO CHANGE GEARS UP OR DOWN UNDER A CHANGE OF LOAD CONDITION; LIKE GOING UPHILL OR PASSING. VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS FOR A MOMENT, LIKE TURNING INTO A STREET OR DRIVEWAY. THE VAN WILL JUMP INTO A GEA...

Oct 7, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN CABLE BREAKING AT 82,000 MILES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO HIGH COST $1,700. KNOWN PROBLEM AT TIME OF MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURE, TSB ISSUED (EL004-04), BUT FAILED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ...

Oct 7, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN CABLE BREAKING AT 82,000 MILES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO HIGH COST $1,700. KNOWN PROBLEM AT TIME OF MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURE, TSB ISSUED (EL004-04), BUT FAILED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ...

Oct 7, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN CABLE BREAKING AT 82,000 MILES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO HIGH COST $1,700. KNOWN PROBLEM AT TIME OF MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURE, TSB ISSUED (EL004-04), BUT FAILED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ...

Oct 7, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

NORMAL USE OF THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN CABLE BREAKING AT 82,000 MILES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO HIGH COST $1,700. KNOWN PROBLEM AT TIME OF MY VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURE, TSB ISSUED (EL004-04), BUT FAILED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL ...

Oct 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARKING OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN, TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PAD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. THE ACCELERATION WAS SO RAPID THAT THE TIRES SQUEALED AS IF THEY WERE BURNING RUBBER. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF M...

Oct 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED WITH CONDENSATION ONLY IN PASSENGER SIDE. EVENTUALLY THE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. SEVERAL DEALERS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING BULB, ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AS...

Oct 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PARKING OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN, TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PAD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. THE ACCELERATION WAS SO RAPID THAT THE TIRES SQUEALED AS IF THEY WERE BURNING RUBBER. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF M...

Oct 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED WITH CONDENSATION ONLY IN PASSENGER SIDE. EVENTUALLY THE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. SEVERAL DEALERS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING BULB, ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AS...

Oct 4, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WAS SWINGING VERY LOOSELY FROM THE HINGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Oct 4, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WAS SWINGING VERY LOOSELY FROM THE HINGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Oct 3, 2010 Structure 107,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLES ON BOTH SIDES HAVE BROKEN MAKING THE DOORS INOPERABLE. THE DOORS OPEN SLIGHTLY MANUALLY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. THE TOYOTA DEALER TOLD US IT WOULD COST $3,500 TO FIX BOTH DOORS. THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD L...

Oct 3, 2010 Structure 107,000 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLES ON BOTH SIDES HAVE BROKEN MAKING THE DOORS INOPERABLE. THE DOORS OPEN SLIGHTLY MANUALLY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. THE TOYOTA DEALER TOLD US IT WOULD COST $3,500 TO FIX BOTH DOORS. THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD L...

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 70,453 mi

REAR HATCH HYDRAULIC LIFTERS FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, RESULTING IN HEAVY LIFTGATE FALLING ON OCCUPANT IN 2008. LIFTERS WERE REPLACED AND AGAIN FAILED 8/2010. *TR

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 70,453 mi

REAR HATCH HYDRAULIC LIFTERS FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, RESULTING IN HEAVY LIFTGATE FALLING ON OCCUPANT IN 2008. LIFTERS WERE REPLACED AND AGAIN FAILED 8/2010. *TR

Sep 25, 2010 Structure 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 25, 2010 Electrical System 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 25, 2010 Structure 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 25, 2010 Electrical System 82,475 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE. THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED PASSENGERS, INCLUDING 4 SMALL CHILDREN, TO TRAVEL SEVERAL HIGHWAY MILES WITH THAT DOOR OPEN. IN APRIL 2004 TOYOTA MODIFIED THAT DOOR...

Sep 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY, ON MY SLIDING DOOR IN MY 04' SIENNA. THE ONLY WAY IT WOULD OPEN WAS TO USE THE ONE POWER DOOR- I CALLLED TOYOTA EXPLAINING I HAVE 2 SIDE DOORS THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS BROKEN AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE- THEY DID NOT FEEL IT WAS AN ISSUE, A MONTH APART BOTH SLI...

Sep 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY, ON MY SLIDING DOOR IN MY 04' SIENNA. THE ONLY WAY IT WOULD OPEN WAS TO USE THE ONE POWER DOOR- I CALLLED TOYOTA EXPLAINING I HAVE 2 SIDE DOORS THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS BROKEN AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE- THEY DID NOT FEEL IT WAS AN ISSUE, A MONTH APART BOTH SLI...

Sep 18, 2010 Structure 80,250 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPS. LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FULLY. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS PART IS $1200 DOLLARS AND 4.3 HOURS LABOR TO INSTALL. $1800 TO FIX. *TR

Sep 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,250 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPS. LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FULLY. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS PART IS $1200 DOLLARS AND 4.3 HOURS LABOR TO INSTALL. $1800 TO FIX. *TR

Sep 18, 2010 Structure 80,250 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPS. LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FULLY. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS PART IS $1200 DOLLARS AND 4.3 HOURS LABOR TO INSTALL. $1800 TO FIX. *TR

Sep 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,250 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPS. LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FULLY. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS PART IS $1200 DOLLARS AND 4.3 HOURS LABOR TO INSTALL. $1800 TO FIX. *TR

Sep 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROX 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS PARKING IT. THANK GOD A TREE WAS IN FRONT OF THE SPACE OR I WOULD HAVE HIT A PERSON OR VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ON 9/27/2005 AND I WAS TOLD I MUST HAVE HIT THE GAS. SINCE MY HUSBAND WORKS FOR A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP...

Sep 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROX 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS PARKING IT. THANK GOD A TREE WAS IN FRONT OF THE SPACE OR I WOULD HAVE HIT A PERSON OR VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ON 9/27/2005 AND I WAS TOLD I MUST HAVE HIT THE GAS. SINCE MY HUSBAND WORKS FOR A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP...

Sep 15, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR

Sep 11, 2010 Structure 51,642 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM FAILED AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUT WITHOUT WARNING, HITTING A PASSENGER WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE BACK SEAT. IT DID NOT SPRING BACK. THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AGAIN. WE TOOK IT TO THE RUDY LUTHER DEALERSHIP IN GOLDEN VALLEY, MN AND WERE TOLD THAT IT ...

Sep 11, 2010 Structure 51,642 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM FAILED AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUT WITHOUT WARNING, HITTING A PASSENGER WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE BACK SEAT. IT DID NOT SPRING BACK. THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AGAIN. WE TOOK IT TO THE RUDY LUTHER DEALERSHIP IN GOLDEN VALLEY, MN AND WERE TOLD THAT IT ...

Sep 9, 2010 Structure 89,468 mi

THE NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER 5TH, THE RIGHTHAND POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE MINIVAN JAMMED IN A HALFWAY OPEN, HALFWAY CLOSED POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. SWITCHING TO MANUAL OVERRIDE DID NOT RELEASE THE DOOR AND ALLOW IT TO CLOSE; THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED UNTIL A MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER D...

Sep 9, 2010 Structure 89,468 mi

THE NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER 5TH, THE RIGHTHAND POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE MINIVAN JAMMED IN A HALFWAY OPEN, HALFWAY CLOSED POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. SWITCHING TO MANUAL OVERRIDE DID NOT RELEASE THE DOOR AND ALLOW IT TO CLOSE; THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED UNTIL A MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER D...

Aug 31, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR CHECK MOUNT IS SPOT WELDED. SPOT WELD HAS BROKEN CAUSING THE DOOR TO FREELY SWING POSING A RISK OF INJURY TO ME, MY WIFE AND OUR TWO CHILDREN. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A TSB "ENHANCING" THE WARRANTY TO 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES TO FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND N...

Aug 31, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR CHECK MOUNT IS SPOT WELDED. SPOT WELD HAS BROKEN CAUSING THE DOOR TO FREELY SWING POSING A RISK OF INJURY TO ME, MY WIFE AND OUR TWO CHILDREN. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A TSB "ENHANCING" THE WARRANTY TO 5 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES TO FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND N...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLES ON THE REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS WERE COVERED WITH RUST AND BROKEN AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TO BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLES ON THE REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS WERE COVERED WITH RUST AND BROKEN AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TO BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBL...

Aug 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. TOYOTA HAS RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR MECHANISM IN 2007 AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND IT INCLUDED MY VEHICLE MODEL SPECIFICALLY. I HOWEVER, DID NOT GET ANY MAIL REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE ONLY TIME I WAS M...

Aug 25, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. TOYOTA HAS RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR MECHANISM IN 2007 AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND IT INCLUDED MY VEHICLE MODEL SPECIFICALLY. I HOWEVER, DID NOT GET ANY MAIL REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE ONLY TIME I WAS M...

Aug 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. TOYOTA HAS RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR MECHANISM IN 2007 AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND IT INCLUDED MY VEHICLE MODEL SPECIFICALLY. I HOWEVER, DID NOT GET ANY MAIL REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE ONLY TIME I WAS M...

Aug 25, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. TOYOTA HAS RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR MECHANISM IN 2007 AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND IT INCLUDED MY VEHICLE MODEL SPECIFICALLY. I HOWEVER, DID NOT GET ANY MAIL REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE ONLY TIME I WAS M...

Aug 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

MY WIFE RAN OFF THE ROAD IN HER 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND STRUCK A DITCH. THE CAR SUSTAINED OVER $7,000 DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END. MY WIFE SUFFERED A FRACTURED VERTEBRAE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SPEED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 5 YEARS. LAST YEAR, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WE HAD BEEN USING IT JUST AS A MANUAL DOOR, AND HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS UNABLE TO OP...

Aug 24, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 5 YEARS. LAST YEAR, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WE HAD BEEN USING IT JUST AS A MANUAL DOOR, AND HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS UNABLE TO OP...

Aug 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

MY WIFE RAN OFF THE ROAD IN HER 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND STRUCK A DITCH. THE CAR SUSTAINED OVER $7,000 DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END. MY WIFE SUFFERED A FRACTURED VERTEBRAE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SPEED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 5 YEARS. LAST YEAR, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WE HAD BEEN USING IT JUST AS A MANUAL DOOR, AND HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS UNABLE TO OP...

Aug 24, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 5 YEARS. LAST YEAR, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. WE HAD BEEN USING IT JUST AS A MANUAL DOOR, AND HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH SLIDING DOORS UNABLE TO OP...

Aug 19, 2010 Visibility 80,350 mi

DURING HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WIPER SPEED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOT LOCKED TOGETHER AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE ADJUSTMENT NUT LOOSE ON BOTH WIPER ARMS, IT WAS TIGHTENED AND WIPER BLADE REPLACED. WE STILL HAVE THE MANGLED WIPE...

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO HOLD REAR HATCH UP, COMING DOWN ON PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE REMOVING CONTENTS FROM THE REAR COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. REAR HATCH IS HARD TO OPEN AS WELL. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Visibility 80,350 mi

DURING HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WIPER SPEED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOT LOCKED TOGETHER AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE ADJUSTMENT NUT LOOSE ON BOTH WIPER ARMS, IT WAS TIGHTENED AND WIPER BLADE REPLACED. WE STILL HAVE THE MANGLED WIPE...

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO HOLD REAR HATCH UP, COMING DOWN ON PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE REMOVING CONTENTS FROM THE REAR COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. REAR HATCH IS HARD TO OPEN AS WELL. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO GET STUCK WHEN IN THE AUTOMATIC POSITION OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD. THEN WE HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE MINIVAN TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY HAVE SAID THE WHOLE MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH IS $1...

Aug 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO GET STUCK WHEN IN THE AUTOMATIC POSITION OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD. THEN WE HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE MINIVAN TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY HAVE SAID THE WHOLE MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH IS $1...

Aug 18, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO GET STUCK WHEN IN THE AUTOMATIC POSITION OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD. THEN WE HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE MINIVAN TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY HAVE SAID THE WHOLE MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH IS $1...

Aug 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO GET STUCK WHEN IN THE AUTOMATIC POSITION OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD. THEN WE HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE MINIVAN TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY HAVE SAID THE WHOLE MOTOR HAS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH IS $1...

Aug 17, 2010 Structure 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS OPENING ONE OF THE VEHICLE DOORS WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD POP NEAR THE DOOR HINGE. THE NOISE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER THE DOOR WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 17, 2010 Structure 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS OPENING ONE OF THE VEHICLE DOORS WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD POP NEAR THE DOOR HINGE. THE NOISE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER THE DOOR WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Aug 16, 2010 Steering 80,787 mi

DURING FEB 2010, I NOTICED INTERMITTENT 'STICKING' IN THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AT ALL SPEEDS. ON 10MAR10, OR 80,787 MILES, HEARTLAND TOYOTA FLUSHED MY STEERING AS PART OF THE SCHEDULED 90,000 MILE WARRANTY. THIS WAS 10,000 MILES EARLY. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY, AND WHE...

Aug 16, 2010 Steering 80,787 mi

DURING FEB 2010, I NOTICED INTERMITTENT 'STICKING' IN THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AT ALL SPEEDS. ON 10MAR10, OR 80,787 MILES, HEARTLAND TOYOTA FLUSHED MY STEERING AS PART OF THE SCHEDULED 90,000 MILE WARRANTY. THIS WAS 10,000 MILES EARLY. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY, AND WHE...

Aug 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

2004 SIENNA, THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE COATING IS BRAKING DOWN. THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND IS HARD TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION MANUALLY. STILL INVESTIGATING ISSUE TO SEE IF REPAIRS ARE POSSIBLE OR IF NEW ASSEMBLY WILL BE REQUIRED. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF DOOR OPERATION AS MANY...

Aug 11, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 SIENNA, THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE COATING IS BRAKING DOWN. THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND IS HARD TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION MANUALLY. STILL INVESTIGATING ISSUE TO SEE IF REPAIRS ARE POSSIBLE OR IF NEW ASSEMBLY WILL BE REQUIRED. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF DOOR OPERATION AS MANY...

Aug 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

2004 SIENNA, THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE COATING IS BRAKING DOWN. THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND IS HARD TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION MANUALLY. STILL INVESTIGATING ISSUE TO SEE IF REPAIRS ARE POSSIBLE OR IF NEW ASSEMBLY WILL BE REQUIRED. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF DOOR OPERATION AS MANY...

Aug 11, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 SIENNA, THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE COATING IS BRAKING DOWN. THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND IS HARD TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION MANUALLY. STILL INVESTIGATING ISSUE TO SEE IF REPAIRS ARE POSSIBLE OR IF NEW ASSEMBLY WILL BE REQUIRED. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF DOOR OPERATION AS MANY...

Aug 10, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA .THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH OR MORE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ

Aug 10, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA .THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH OR MORE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE CASING BROKE AND THE CABLE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND BROKE OFF AS WELL WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN FULLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE DRIVERS REAR SLIDING DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT ...

Aug 9, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE CASING BROKE AND THE CABLE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND BROKE OFF AS WELL WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DOOR TO OPEN FULLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE DRIVERS REAR SLIDING DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT ...

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE OPENING THE REAR DOOR HATCH MANUALLY, THE DOOR WOULD ABRUPTLY SWING UPWARD. THE DOOR HAS STRUCK THE CONTACT UNDER THE CHIN AS WELL AS OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE CHEST AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR HATCH STRUTS BUT TO NO AVAIL. T...

Aug 6, 2010 Structure 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE OPENING THE REAR DOOR HATCH MANUALLY, THE DOOR WOULD ABRUPTLY SWING UPWARD. THE DOOR HAS STRUCK THE CONTACT UNDER THE CHIN AS WELL AS OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE CHEST AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR HATCH STRUTS BUT TO NO AVAIL. T...

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

REAR MANUAL LIFTGATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES. TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON LIFTGATE TO 6 YEARS UNLIMITED MILEAGE BUT NOW REFUSE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. CONTACTED THEM BEFORE THE 6 YEARS HAD ENDED BUT THEY NEVER RETURNED CALLS UNTIL 6 YEAR LIMIT HAD PASSED. L...

Aug 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,100 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BLOWS CAUSING ALARMING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 100,400 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - CABLES SNAP AND THE SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY COSTING $1600 TO FIX. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

REAR MANUAL LIFTGATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES. TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON LIFTGATE TO 6 YEARS UNLIMITED MILEAGE BUT NOW REFUSE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. CONTACTED THEM BEFORE THE 6 YEARS HAD ENDED BUT THEY NEVER RETURNED CALLS UNTIL 6 YEAR LIMIT HAD PASSED. L...

Aug 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,100 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BLOWS CAUSING ALARMING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 100,400 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - CABLES SNAP AND THE SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY COSTING $1600 TO FIX. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA MINI VAN SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT. I OWED TWO OTHER MINI VANS WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE FROZEN SHUT EVERY WINTER. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 82,500 mi

PURCHASED TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 (NEW) IN MAY 2004. ALSO PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY "BUMPER TO BUMPER" 60 MONTHS/100,000 MILES COVERAGE PLAN - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP. JAN.2008 (APPROX.82,000 MILES) THE LEFT, MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. DEALERSHIP GAVE REPAIR ESTIMATE ...

Aug 4, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA MINI VAN SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT. I OWED TWO OTHER MINI VANS WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE FROZEN SHUT EVERY WINTER. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 82,500 mi

PURCHASED TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 (NEW) IN MAY 2004. ALSO PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY "BUMPER TO BUMPER" 60 MONTHS/100,000 MILES COVERAGE PLAN - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP. JAN.2008 (APPROX.82,000 MILES) THE LEFT, MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. DEALERSHIP GAVE REPAIR ESTIMATE ...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. APPROX. 85,000 MILES. CABLE WHICH CONTROLS THE RIGHT-SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND BROKE. DEALER WANTED $1,700 TO FIX IT. I WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE DEALER REMOVE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY, AND THE DOOR IS NOW OPERATED MANUALLY. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. APPROX. 60,000. PER RECALL, BOTH REAR GATE STRUTS WERE REPLACED ON 8/26/08. SINCE THEN, REAR GATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES WHEN IT'S REMOTELY OPENED (I.E., OPENED WITH THE KEY FOB OR CONSOLE BUTTON) AND IT REACHES ITS POINT OF HIGHEST TRAVEL, THEREBY PRESENTING A DANGER TO PERSONS...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 THAT CURRENTLY HAS 58K MILES AND IS KEPT IN GARAGE UNDER COVER. RECENTLY I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO CRACK IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE CRACKS OPENED IN THE PLASTIC TOP OF THE DASHBOARD OVER THE CLOCKS PANEL AND NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER EXIT...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. APPROX. 85,000 MILES. CABLE WHICH CONTROLS THE RIGHT-SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND BROKE. DEALER WANTED $1,700 TO FIX IT. I WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE DEALER REMOVE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY, AND THE DOOR IS NOW OPERATED MANUALLY. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. APPROX. 60,000. PER RECALL, BOTH REAR GATE STRUTS WERE REPLACED ON 8/26/08. SINCE THEN, REAR GATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES WHEN IT'S REMOTELY OPENED (I.E., OPENED WITH THE KEY FOB OR CONSOLE BUTTON) AND IT REACHES ITS POINT OF HIGHEST TRAVEL, THEREBY PRESENTING A DANGER TO PERSONS...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 THAT CURRENTLY HAS 58K MILES AND IS KEPT IN GARAGE UNDER COVER. RECENTLY I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO CRACK IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE CRACKS OPENED IN THE PLASTIC TOP OF THE DASHBOARD OVER THE CLOCKS PANEL AND NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER EXIT...

Jul 28, 2010 Structure 100,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND. THE DOOR WOULD REGULARLY OPEN SMOOTHLY BUT THE DOOR THEN BEGAN TO OPEN AND SHUT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC...

Jul 28, 2010 Structure 100,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND. THE DOOR WOULD REGULARLY OPEN SMOOTHLY BUT THE DOOR THEN BEGAN TO OPEN AND SHUT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC...

Jul 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 66,000 mi

AT 66,000 MILES, MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND. IT IS BROADLY KNOWN BY TOYOTA THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN CONSTRUCTION AND WHILE THERE IS NOT A RECALL, THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO 6 YEARS OR 1000,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM MANIFESTED ITS...

Jul 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 66,000 mi

AT 66,000 MILES, MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND. IT IS BROADLY KNOWN BY TOYOTA THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN CONSTRUCTION AND WHILE THERE IS NOT A RECALL, THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO 6 YEARS OR 1000,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM MANIFESTED ITS...

Jul 21, 2010 Power Train Crash 80,000 mi

A 7-YEAR OLD BOY WAS CLIMBING FROM THE BACK SEAT TO THE DRIVERS SEAT OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. HE WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VAN AT THE TIME, THE VAN WAS NOT RUNNING, THERE WERE NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION.. YET SOMEHOW, THE VAN'S TRANSMISSION WAS TAKEN OUT OF PARK AND PUT INTO GEAR. AS THE PA...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 79,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF SLIDING DOOR TRACK AFTER CABLE, AND AS I WAS TOLD, SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. DOOR WAS HANGING OPEN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED FROM THIS OPEN POSITION THIS WAS IN PARKING LOT CLOSE TO HOME WITH CHILDREN IN THE REAR SEATS. AFTER MANY HOURS ...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,200 mi

REGARDING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED UNDER NORMAL USAGE -- OPENED THE DOOR UP THIS MORNING AND IT SNAPPED. TOYOTA HAS TSB EL004-004 FOR THE ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL. THE TSB IS VALID FOR 3 YRS/36K MILES. MY VEHICLE H...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 109,200 mi

REGARDING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED UNDER NORMAL USAGE -- OPENED THE DOOR UP THIS MORNING AND IT SNAPPED. TOYOTA HAS TSB EL004-004 FOR THE ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL. THE TSB IS VALID FOR 3 YRS/36K MILES. MY VEHICLE H...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (LE), BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY $2200. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN OF MINE AND I NEED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS ANY TYPE OF RECALL ON THE ON THE SLIDING DOO...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 133,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (LE), BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY $2200. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN OF MINE AND I NEED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS ANY TYPE OF RECALL ON THE ON THE SLIDING DOO...

Jul 21, 2010 Power Train Crash 80,000 mi

A 7-YEAR OLD BOY WAS CLIMBING FROM THE BACK SEAT TO THE DRIVERS SEAT OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. HE WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VAN AT THE TIME, THE VAN WAS NOT RUNNING, THERE WERE NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION.. YET SOMEHOW, THE VAN'S TRANSMISSION WAS TAKEN OUT OF PARK AND PUT INTO GEAR. AS THE PA...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 79,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF SLIDING DOOR TRACK AFTER CABLE, AND AS I WAS TOLD, SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. DOOR WAS HANGING OPEN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED FROM THIS OPEN POSITION THIS WAS IN PARKING LOT CLOSE TO HOME WITH CHILDREN IN THE REAR SEATS. AFTER MANY HOURS ...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,200 mi

REGARDING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED UNDER NORMAL USAGE -- OPENED THE DOOR UP THIS MORNING AND IT SNAPPED. TOYOTA HAS TSB EL004-004 FOR THE ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL. THE TSB IS VALID FOR 3 YRS/36K MILES. MY VEHICLE H...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 109,200 mi

REGARDING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED UNDER NORMAL USAGE -- OPENED THE DOOR UP THIS MORNING AND IT SNAPPED. TOYOTA HAS TSB EL004-004 FOR THE ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL. THE TSB IS VALID FOR 3 YRS/36K MILES. MY VEHICLE H...

Jul 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (LE), BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY $2200. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN OF MINE AND I NEED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS ANY TYPE OF RECALL ON THE ON THE SLIDING DOO...

Jul 21, 2010 Structure 133,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (LE), BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY $2200. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN OF MINE AND I NEED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS ANY TYPE OF RECALL ON THE ON THE SLIDING DOO...

Jul 20, 2010 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON THE DASHBOARD IN THE BRIGHT LIGHT. *TGW

Jul 20, 2010 Structure

I OWN A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VAN AND THERE HAS BEEN THIS PERSISTING AND IRRITATING POPPING SOUND WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. NOTHING WAS DONE BY TOYOTA, SO I HAD TO HAD IT REPAIRED BY MYSELF AT MY EX...

Jul 20, 2010 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON THE DASHBOARD IN THE BRIGHT LIGHT. *TGW

Jul 20, 2010 Structure

I OWN A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VAN AND THERE HAS BEEN THIS PERSISTING AND IRRITATING POPPING SOUND WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. NOTHING WAS DONE BY TOYOTA, SO I HAD TO HAD IT REPAIRED BY MYSELF AT MY EX...

Jul 16, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE OPENING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR AND HEARD A CRACKLING NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR AREA. THE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN ENGAGING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MECHANISM. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED MA...

Jul 16, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE OPENING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR AND HEARD A CRACKLING NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR AREA. THE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN ENGAGING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MECHANISM. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED MA...

Jul 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. CABLE WHICH PULLS DOOR OPEN HAS SNAP. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. POSES HAZARD AS OCCUPANTS CANNOT EXIT OUT ONTO CURBSIDE. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. CABLE WHICH PULLS DOOR OPEN HAS SNAP. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. POSES HAZARD AS OCCUPANTS CANNOT EXIT OUT ONTO CURBSIDE. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. CABLE WHICH PULLS DOOR OPEN HAS SNAP. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. POSES HAZARD AS OCCUPANTS CANNOT EXIT OUT ONTO CURBSIDE. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. CABLE WHICH PULLS DOOR OPEN HAS SNAP. DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT CANNOT BE OPENED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY. POSES HAZARD AS OCCUPANTS CANNOT EXIT OUT ONTO CURBSIDE. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 WITH ONLY 62,000 MILES PRESENTS KNOCKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE STEERING WHEEL, ALSO REQUIRING EXCESSIVE CORRECTION WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN HIGHWAYS. REQUESTED FIX DURING EXTENDED WARRANTY SOLD BY TOYOTA ITSELF. CLAIM WAS DENIED. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE REAR DRIVER WINDOW OPENED. THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WAS ENGAGED BUT WOULD NOT LATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DOOR BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY CLOSE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAIL...

Jul 13, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 WITH ONLY 62,000 MILES PRESENTS KNOCKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE STEERING WHEEL, ALSO REQUIRING EXCESSIVE CORRECTION WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN HIGHWAYS. REQUESTED FIX DURING EXTENDED WARRANTY SOLD BY TOYOTA ITSELF. CLAIM WAS DENIED. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE REAR DRIVER WINDOW OPENED. THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WAS ENGAGED BUT WOULD NOT LATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DOOR BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY CLOSE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAIL...

Jul 12, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPERATE. HE STATED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIR COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,500. THE DEALER REFERRED HIM TO...

Jul 12, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPERATE. HE STATED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIR COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,500. THE DEALER REFERRED HIM TO...

Jul 6, 2010 Structure 52,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XL. BOTH SIDE DOORS DOESN'T OPEN DURING WINTER CONDITIONS AND WE HAVE TO USE THE FRONT DOORS FOR ACCESS. LATELY, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT JAMMED AND THE CABLE THAT PULLS SIDE DOOR GOT DISCONNECTED. I ALREADY HAD A DIFFERENT ISSUE WITH PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HAVE TO REPL...

Jul 6, 2010 Structure 52,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XL. BOTH SIDE DOORS DOESN'T OPEN DURING WINTER CONDITIONS AND WE HAVE TO USE THE FRONT DOORS FOR ACCESS. LATELY, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT JAMMED AND THE CABLE THAT PULLS SIDE DOOR GOT DISCONNECTED. I ALREADY HAD A DIFFERENT ISSUE WITH PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND HAVE TO REPL...

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 101,216 mi

DRIVER SIDE POWER PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. ABLE TO PARTIALLY FORCE OPEN THE DOOR APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. DOOR APPEARS TO BE SNAGGING ON INTERNAL MECHANISM. INFANT CHILD CAR SEAT IS POSITIONED IN REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SEAT. IF THERE HAD BEEN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRED THE REMO...

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 101,216 mi

DRIVER SIDE POWER PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. ABLE TO PARTIALLY FORCE OPEN THE DOOR APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. DOOR APPEARS TO BE SNAGGING ON INTERNAL MECHANISM. INFANT CHILD CAR SEAT IS POSITIONED IN REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SEAT. IF THERE HAD BEEN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRED THE REMO...

Jun 30, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS ISSUED AN "ENHANCED WARRANTY" (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #07017, NHTSA ITEM # 10023697) TO COVER A KNOWN QUALITY DEFECT. THE FRONT DOOR-CHECK WELD MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO MOVE FREELY OVER ITS ENTIRE RANGE OF MOTION WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE. THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO FIX THE PROBL...

Jun 30, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS ISSUED AN "ENHANCED WARRANTY" (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #07017, NHTSA ITEM # 10023697) TO COVER A KNOWN QUALITY DEFECT. THE FRONT DOOR-CHECK WELD MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO MOVE FREELY OVER ITS ENTIRE RANGE OF MOTION WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE. THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO FIX THE PROBL...

Jun 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND DOOR CAN NOT OPEN ANYMORE. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND DOOR CAN NOT OPEN ANYMORE. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE LOCK ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DOOR. IT CAN NOT BE USED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AS THE DOOR IS BASICALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE LOCK ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DOOR. IT CAN NOT BE USED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AS THE DOOR IS BASICALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND DOOR CAN NOT OPEN ANYMORE. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE AND DOOR CAN NOT OPEN ANYMORE. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 115,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE LOCK ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DOOR. IT CAN NOT BE USED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AS THE DOOR IS BASICALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE LOCK ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED AND WE ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DOOR. IT CAN NOT BE USED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AS THE DOOR IS BASICALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 2WD - POWER DOORS DO NOT OPEN OR SHUT (FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN) USING EITHER THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON OR DOOR HANDLES. THEY ALSO DO NOT OPEN OR SHUT (FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN) EVEN WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS OFF AND THE DOORS ARE SUPPOSE TO WORK ON MANUAL. THEREFORE, THE PAS...

Jun 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SNAPPED, AND THE DOOR WAS JAMMED WITH THE KIDS INSIDE THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO GO NO WHERE UNTIL A FRIEND WAS ABLE TO HELP US OUT, THE DEALER WANT OVER $1500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, NO WAY I CAN AFFORD T...

Jun 28, 2010 Structure 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SNAPPED, AND THE DOOR WAS JAMMED WITH THE KIDS INSIDE THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO GO NO WHERE UNTIL A FRIEND WAS ABLE TO HELP US OUT, THE DEALER WANT OVER $1500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, NO WAY I CAN AFFORD T...

Jun 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 2WD - POWER DOORS DO NOT OPEN OR SHUT (FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN) USING EITHER THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON OR DOOR HANDLES. THEY ALSO DO NOT OPEN OR SHUT (FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN) EVEN WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS OFF AND THE DOORS ARE SUPPOSE TO WORK ON MANUAL. THEREFORE, THE PAS...

Jun 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SNAPPED, AND THE DOOR WAS JAMMED WITH THE KIDS INSIDE THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO GO NO WHERE UNTIL A FRIEND WAS ABLE TO HELP US OUT, THE DEALER WANT OVER $1500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, NO WAY I CAN AFFORD T...

Jun 28, 2010 Structure 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SNAPPED, AND THE DOOR WAS JAMMED WITH THE KIDS INSIDE THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO GO NO WHERE UNTIL A FRIEND WAS ABLE TO HELP US OUT, THE DEALER WANT OVER $1500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, NO WAY I CAN AFFORD T...

Jun 25, 2010 Seat Belts 139,968 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT JAMS AND WILL NOT RETRACT. OCCASIONALLY WHEN PULLED OUT, THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FOLDS OVER AND JAMS IN THE TOP MOST EXIT (ROLLER) AS IT COMES OUT OF THE PILLAR AND INTO THE DRIVERS AREA. THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT WITHOUT STOPPING THE CAR AND CLEARING THE TWIST THAT RESULTS IN ...

Jun 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE PR...

Jun 25, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE PR...

Jun 25, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF FIXING THIS ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE SIENNA VANS. THERE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. DEAL COST TO FIX THIS IS OVER $...

Jun 25, 2010 Equipment 50,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF FIXING THIS ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE SIENNA VANS. THERE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. DEAL COST TO FIX THIS IS OVER $...

Jun 25, 2010 Seat Belts 139,968 mi

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT JAMS AND WILL NOT RETRACT. OCCASIONALLY WHEN PULLED OUT, THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FOLDS OVER AND JAMS IN THE TOP MOST EXIT (ROLLER) AS IT COMES OUT OF THE PILLAR AND INTO THE DRIVERS AREA. THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT WITHOUT STOPPING THE CAR AND CLEARING THE TWIST THAT RESULTS IN ...

Jun 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE PR...

Jun 25, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE PR...

Jun 25, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF FIXING THIS ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE SIENNA VANS. THERE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. DEAL COST TO FIX THIS IS OVER $...

Jun 25, 2010 Equipment 50,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF FIXING THIS ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE SIENNA VANS. THERE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. DEAL COST TO FIX THIS IS OVER $...

Jun 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 72,188 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK HALF WAY OPEN POSITION. NOTICED CABLE FOR ELECTRONIC OPENING WAS FRAYED CONSIDERABLY VAN IN THE MANUAL OPEN DOOR MODE AND STILL COULD NOT CLOSE. GOOD NEWS I WAS CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO SHOVE THE DOOR CLOSED AND THEN HAD TOYOT...

Jun 22, 2010 Structure 72,188 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK HALF WAY OPEN POSITION. NOTICED CABLE FOR ELECTRONIC OPENING WAS FRAYED CONSIDERABLY VAN IN THE MANUAL OPEN DOOR MODE AND STILL COULD NOT CLOSE. GOOD NEWS I WAS CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO SHOVE THE DOOR CLOSED AND THEN HAD TOYOT...

Jun 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 72,188 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK HALF WAY OPEN POSITION. NOTICED CABLE FOR ELECTRONIC OPENING WAS FRAYED CONSIDERABLY VAN IN THE MANUAL OPEN DOOR MODE AND STILL COULD NOT CLOSE. GOOD NEWS I WAS CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO SHOVE THE DOOR CLOSED AND THEN HAD TOYOT...

Jun 22, 2010 Structure 72,188 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK HALF WAY OPEN POSITION. NOTICED CABLE FOR ELECTRONIC OPENING WAS FRAYED CONSIDERABLY VAN IN THE MANUAL OPEN DOOR MODE AND STILL COULD NOT CLOSE. GOOD NEWS I WAS CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO SHOVE THE DOOR CLOSED AND THEN HAD TOYOT...

Jun 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

A/C WENT OUT AT 70K FOR MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM UNTIL NOW OVER $3000 TO FIX. *TR

Jun 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

A/C WENT OUT AT 70K FOR MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM UNTIL NOW OVER $3000 TO FIX. *TR

Jun 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RECENTLY BEEN HAVING SEVERE ISSUES WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WOULD SHUT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY OPEN AGAIN. COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. NOW THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT OPEN EITHER. A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FOR TWO REAR DOORS THAT WE CAN NOT ...

Jun 18, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RECENTLY BEEN HAVING SEVERE ISSUES WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WOULD SHUT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY OPEN AGAIN. COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. NOW THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT OPEN EITHER. A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FOR TWO REAR DOORS THAT WE CAN NOT ...

Jun 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RECENTLY BEEN HAVING SEVERE ISSUES WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WOULD SHUT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY OPEN AGAIN. COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. NOW THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT OPEN EITHER. A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FOR TWO REAR DOORS THAT WE CAN NOT ...

Jun 18, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RECENTLY BEEN HAVING SEVERE ISSUES WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. IT WOULD SHUT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY OPEN AGAIN. COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. NOW THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT OPEN EITHER. A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FOR TWO REAR DOORS THAT WE CAN NOT ...

Jun 17, 2010 Air Bags 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.

Jun 17, 2010 Air Bags 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.

Jun 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 118,297 mi

MY 04 SIENNA MINIVAN RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED OPEN. THE CABLE IN THE TRACK BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SEPARATED AND JAMMED THE MECHANISM IN THE REAR HINGE. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM. THE DESIGN OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS FLAWED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM...

Jun 11, 2010 Structure 118,297 mi

MY 04 SIENNA MINIVAN RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED OPEN. THE CABLE IN THE TRACK BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SEPARATED AND JAMMED THE MECHANISM IN THE REAR HINGE. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM. THE DESIGN OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS FLAWED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM...

Jun 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 118,297 mi

MY 04 SIENNA MINIVAN RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED OPEN. THE CABLE IN THE TRACK BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SEPARATED AND JAMMED THE MECHANISM IN THE REAR HINGE. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM. THE DESIGN OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS FLAWED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM...

Jun 11, 2010 Structure 118,297 mi

MY 04 SIENNA MINIVAN RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED OPEN. THE CABLE IN THE TRACK BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SEPARATED AND JAMMED THE MECHANISM IN THE REAR HINGE. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM. THE DESIGN OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS FLAWED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM...

Jun 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 79,185 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED WITH SECOND LEFT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN SEP 2008 WITH DOOR STICKING WITH OPEN/CLOSE. REFERRED BY TOYOTA TO AUTO BODY SHOP IN NOV 2008 FOR REPAIR - MOTOR/HINGE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR AND REPAIRED 3/18/2009 BY REPLACING...

Jun 10, 2010 Structure 79,185 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED WITH SECOND LEFT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN SEP 2008 WITH DOOR STICKING WITH OPEN/CLOSE. REFERRED BY TOYOTA TO AUTO BODY SHOP IN NOV 2008 FOR REPAIR - MOTOR/HINGE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR AND REPAIRED 3/18/2009 BY REPLACING...

Jun 10, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE. OCT. 2008: PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE CAME OFF TRACK NOT ALLOWING FOR DOOR TO BE OPENED. REPAIRED NOV. 2008- CABLE REPLACED BUT OLD PART NOT AVAIL. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR (OVER $1000-$1700 EST. FROM TOYOTA) NOV. 2009-DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE CAME OFF TRACK...

Jun 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 79,185 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED WITH SECOND LEFT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN SEP 2008 WITH DOOR STICKING WITH OPEN/CLOSE. REFERRED BY TOYOTA TO AUTO BODY SHOP IN NOV 2008 FOR REPAIR - MOTOR/HINGE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR AND REPAIRED 3/18/2009 BY REPLACING...

Jun 10, 2010 Structure 79,185 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED WITH SECOND LEFT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE. PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED IN SEP 2008 WITH DOOR STICKING WITH OPEN/CLOSE. REFERRED BY TOYOTA TO AUTO BODY SHOP IN NOV 2008 FOR REPAIR - MOTOR/HINGE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIR AND REPAIRED 3/18/2009 BY REPLACING...

Jun 10, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE. OCT. 2008: PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE CAME OFF TRACK NOT ALLOWING FOR DOOR TO BE OPENED. REPAIRED NOV. 2008- CABLE REPLACED BUT OLD PART NOT AVAIL. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR (OVER $1000-$1700 EST. FROM TOYOTA) NOV. 2009-DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR CABLE CAME OFF TRACK...

Jun 8, 2010 Structure 68,500 mi

SPOT WELD ON DRIVERS DOOR IS FAILING. ONCE THIS WELD COMPLETELY FAILS THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY AND COULD SLAM ON ME OR MY CHILDREN. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOYOTA AND THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 5 YRS OR 100,000 MILES. MY VAN IS 6 YEARS OLD AND NOT COVERED. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER THE WA...

Jun 8, 2010 Structure 68,500 mi

SPOT WELD ON DRIVERS DOOR IS FAILING. ONCE THIS WELD COMPLETELY FAILS THE DOOR WILL SWING FREELY AND COULD SLAM ON ME OR MY CHILDREN. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOYOTA AND THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 5 YRS OR 100,000 MILES. MY VAN IS 6 YEARS OLD AND NOT COVERED. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER THE WA...

Jun 5, 2010 Tires 10,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA BRAND NEW IN 2004. TOYOTA ENGINEERED THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA W/ DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES. AS SUCH THEY DESIGNED NO SPACE FOR A SPARE OR A JACK. INCLUDING 4 TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL I HAVE REPLACED A TOTAL OF 13 TIRES IN 6 YEARS. THESE TIRES COST ALMOST $...

Jun 5, 2010 Tires 10,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA BRAND NEW IN 2004. TOYOTA ENGINEERED THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA W/ DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES. AS SUCH THEY DESIGNED NO SPACE FOR A SPARE OR A JACK. INCLUDING 4 TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL I HAVE REPLACED A TOTAL OF 13 TIRES IN 6 YEARS. THESE TIRES COST ALMOST $...

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING CABLE SNAPPED. THIS HAD BEEN AN ISSUE ON A NUMBER OF TOYOTAS WITH POWER SLIDING DOOR. ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVE. DOOR IS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING CABLE SNAPPED. THIS HAD BEEN AN ISSUE ON A NUMBER OF TOYOTAS WITH POWER SLIDING DOOR. ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVE. DOOR IS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

May 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 1) 3 TIMES MY VAN HAS LOCKED ALL THE DOORS WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. EACH TIME I HAD UNLOCKED THE CAR AND OPENED AND CLOSED AT LEAST 2 DOORS. THEN CLICK THE DOORS LOCKED. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY 24 MONTH OLD WAS IN THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ...

May 31, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 1) 3 TIMES MY VAN HAS LOCKED ALL THE DOORS WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. EACH TIME I HAD UNLOCKED THE CAR AND OPENED AND CLOSED AT LEAST 2 DOORS. THEN CLICK THE DOORS LOCKED. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY 24 MONTH OLD WAS IN THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ...

May 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 1) 3 TIMES MY VAN HAS LOCKED ALL THE DOORS WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. EACH TIME I HAD UNLOCKED THE CAR AND OPENED AND CLOSED AT LEAST 2 DOORS. THEN CLICK THE DOORS LOCKED. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY 24 MONTH OLD WAS IN THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ...

May 31, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA 1) 3 TIMES MY VAN HAS LOCKED ALL THE DOORS WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. EACH TIME I HAD UNLOCKED THE CAR AND OPENED AND CLOSED AT LEAST 2 DOORS. THEN CLICK THE DOORS LOCKED. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY 24 MONTH OLD WAS IN THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ...

May 29, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AUTOMATIC DOOR (PASSENGER SITE) CABLE THAT OPENS THE DOOR SNAPPED AND BROKE. A BURNING SMELL OCCUR BUT NO FIRE. I WAS LOOKING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $ 1800.00. I FOUND ON SEVERAL BLOGS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS A MANUFACTURIN...

May 29, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AUTOMATIC DOOR (PASSENGER SITE) CABLE THAT OPENS THE DOOR SNAPPED AND BROKE. A BURNING SMELL OCCUR BUT NO FIRE. I WAS LOOKING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $ 1800.00. I FOUND ON SEVERAL BLOGS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS A MANUFACTURIN...

May 26, 2010 Steering 98,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. IN FEBRUARY OR MARCH I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY VEHICLE UP IN THE MORNING, THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OR LESS OF DRIVING THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. A MECHANIC CHANGED THE POWER STEERI...

May 26, 2010 Steering 98,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. IN FEBRUARY OR MARCH I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY VEHICLE UP IN THE MORNING, THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OR LESS OF DRIVING THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. A MECHANIC CHANGED THE POWER STEERI...

May 25, 2010 Structure 60,332 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS GET STUCK AND STOP WORKING WHEN THERE IS COLD WEATHER, SNOW. *TR

May 25, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) WOULD NOT CLOSE. THERE IS A CABLE HANGING FROM THE BACK (3RD WINDOW) AREA. I CANNOT EVEN OPEN THE DOOR MORE THAN MAYBE 6 INCHES. THE MOTOR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO OPEN/CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT DOES NOT MOVE! AGAIN, I CANNOT EVEN USE THE DOOR AT THIS POINT!!...

May 25, 2010 Structure 60,332 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS GET STUCK AND STOP WORKING WHEN THERE IS COLD WEATHER, SNOW. *TR

May 25, 2010 Structure 104,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) WOULD NOT CLOSE. THERE IS A CABLE HANGING FROM THE BACK (3RD WINDOW) AREA. I CANNOT EVEN OPEN THE DOOR MORE THAN MAYBE 6 INCHES. THE MOTOR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO OPEN/CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT DOES NOT MOVE! AGAIN, I CANNOT EVEN USE THE DOOR AT THIS POINT!!...

May 23, 2010 Seats 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 23, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 23, 2010 Seats 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 23, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNED LEGS OF 3 DIFFERENT DRIVERS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. HEAT WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATERS STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME. TOOK TO DEALER, RECOMMENDED NEW HEATING ELEMENT ($1000+). OPTED NOT TO FIX. 2ND COMPLAINT, CHECK ENGI...

May 20, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THE REAR HATCHBACK GAS STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD EASILY GET A SMALL CHILD KILLED. I ALMOST HAD THIS HAPPEN WHEN MY 5 YEAR OLD WAS HELPING TO GET GROCERIES OUT WHILE I WAS HOLDING THE GATE OPEN IT SLIPPED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN. LU...

May 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THE REAR HATCHBACK GAS STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD EASILY GET A SMALL CHILD KILLED. I ALMOST HAD THIS HAPPEN WHEN MY 5 YEAR OLD WAS HELPING TO GET GROCERIES OUT WHILE I WAS HOLDING THE GATE OPEN IT SLIPPED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN. LU...

May 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS OF 3 MPH AND REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POLE. SHE SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER KNEES AND THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL F...

May 20, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THE REAR HATCHBACK GAS STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD EASILY GET A SMALL CHILD KILLED. I ALMOST HAD THIS HAPPEN WHEN MY 5 YEAR OLD WAS HELPING TO GET GROCERIES OUT WHILE I WAS HOLDING THE GATE OPEN IT SLIPPED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN. LU...

May 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THE REAR HATCHBACK GAS STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD EASILY GET A SMALL CHILD KILLED. I ALMOST HAD THIS HAPPEN WHEN MY 5 YEAR OLD WAS HELPING TO GET GROCERIES OUT WHILE I WAS HOLDING THE GATE OPEN IT SLIPPED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN. LU...

May 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS OF 3 MPH AND REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POLE. SHE SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER KNEES AND THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL F...

May 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WON'T LATCH EITHER, BUT IT IS A WELDING ISSUE. ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR THE LATCH THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED CAME LOOSE FROM THE DOOR & IS JUST FLOATING INSIDE THE DOOR. ...

May 18, 2010 Structure

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WON'T LATCH EITHER, BUT IT IS A WELDING ISSUE. ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR THE LATCH THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED CAME LOOSE FROM THE DOOR & IS JUST FLOATING INSIDE THE DOOR. ...

May 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

GAS LEAKING. *TR

May 18, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WON'T LATCH EITHER, BUT IT IS A WELDING ISSUE. ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR THE LATCH THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED CAME LOOSE FROM THE DOOR & IS JUST FLOATING INSIDE THE DOOR. ...

May 18, 2010 Structure

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WON'T LATCH EITHER, BUT IT IS A WELDING ISSUE. ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR THE LATCH THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED CAME LOOSE FROM THE DOOR & IS JUST FLOATING INSIDE THE DOOR. ...

May 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

GAS LEAKING. *TR

May 17, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

ONE SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA WON'T OPEN AND YOU CANNOT MANUALLY OVERRIDE WITHOUT LOSING FUNCTION OF THE OTHER DOOR AND WE HAVE FOUND SITE AFTER SITE WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING TO MORE THAN JUST US AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY IN A VEHICLE WHERE THE DOOR WON'T OPEN. THE F...

May 17, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

ONE SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA WON'T OPEN AND YOU CANNOT MANUALLY OVERRIDE WITHOUT LOSING FUNCTION OF THE OTHER DOOR AND WE HAVE FOUND SITE AFTER SITE WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING TO MORE THAN JUST US AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY IN A VEHICLE WHERE THE DOOR WON'T OPEN. THE F...

May 14, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IN OUR MINIVAN. THE DOOR NOW CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR MOTOR AND...

May 14, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IN OUR MINIVAN. THE DOOR NOW CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR MOTOR AND...

May 13, 2010 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS 64K MILES. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO, THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN USING KEY FOB, AND BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR. HOWEVER, PULLING ON THE HANDLES FROM INSIDE THE CAR OR OUTSIDE USUALLY OPENS THE DOOR. BEGINNING A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE DOOR ...

May 13, 2010 Air Bags Crash 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 118,000.

May 13, 2010 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS 64K MILES. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO, THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN USING KEY FOB, AND BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR. HOWEVER, PULLING ON THE HANDLES FROM INSIDE THE CAR OR OUTSIDE USUALLY OPENS THE DOOR. BEGINNING A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE DOOR ...

May 13, 2010 Air Bags Crash 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 118,000.

May 12, 2010 Traction Control System 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED 2004. THE CABLES HAVE SNAPPED ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS MAKING THEM INOPERABLE AS AUTOMATIC DOORS AND HAZARDOUS WHEN USED AS MANUAL SLIDERS. *TR

May 12, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED 2004. THE CABLES HAVE SNAPPED ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS MAKING THEM INOPERABLE AS AUTOMATIC DOORS AND HAZARDOUS WHEN USED AS MANUAL SLIDERS. *TR

May 12, 2010 Traction Control System 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

VSC ENGAGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS: VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS, BRAKES DEPLOY ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, STEERING PULLS, ACCELERATOR GOES DEAD (PULSE RACES, ADRENALINE COURSES). FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALER AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIRST 20K MILES: HAD ONLINE TESTIMONIALS OF YAW SENSOR, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR A...

May 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED 2004. THE CABLES HAVE SNAPPED ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS MAKING THEM INOPERABLE AS AUTOMATIC DOORS AND HAZARDOUS WHEN USED AS MANUAL SLIDERS. *TR

May 12, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED 2004. THE CABLES HAVE SNAPPED ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS MAKING THEM INOPERABLE AS AUTOMATIC DOORS AND HAZARDOUS WHEN USED AS MANUAL SLIDERS. *TR

May 10, 2010 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN PRODUCE A HORRIBLE NOISE AS IF SOMETHING IS STUCK AND THEN TRIES TO GO BACK TO LATCH POSITION. *TR

May 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN PRODUCE A HORRIBLE NOISE AS IF SOMETHING IS STUCK AND THEN TRIES TO GO BACK TO LATCH POSITION. *TR

May 10, 2010 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN PRODUCE A HORRIBLE NOISE AS IF SOMETHING IS STUCK AND THEN TRIES TO GO BACK TO LATCH POSITION. *TR

May 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENS HALF WAY AND THEN PRODUCE A HORRIBLE NOISE AS IF SOMETHING IS STUCK AND THEN TRIES TO GO BACK TO LATCH POSITION. *TR

May 8, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

HELLO, OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WIRE SNAPPED DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAR BY TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY IT COST ME AROUND $2340. I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS FROM A WELL RATED AUTO COMPANY AND I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY. I EVEN WENT...

May 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

HELLO, OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WIRE SNAPPED DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAR BY TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY IT COST ME AROUND $2340. I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS FROM A WELL RATED AUTO COMPANY AND I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY. I EVEN WENT...

May 8, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

HELLO, OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WIRE SNAPPED DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAR BY TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY IT COST ME AROUND $2340. I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS FROM A WELL RATED AUTO COMPANY AND I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY. I EVEN WENT...

May 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

HELLO, OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WIRE SNAPPED DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAR BY TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY IT COST ME AROUND $2340. I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS FROM A WELL RATED AUTO COMPANY AND I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY. I EVEN WENT...

May 7, 2010 Structure

THE SLIDING DOORS ON OUR TOYOTA SIENNA ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY STICK SHUT FREEZE IF THE TEMPERATURE GETS LOW ENOUGH OR THERE IS ENOUGH MOISTURE. IT'S HARD TO PREDICT THE CIRCUMSTANCE BUT THE FACT IS, OUR KIDS CANNOT GET IN OR OUT OF THE VAN AND WE HAVE HAD TO DRIVE IT ANYWAY, THREE DIFFERENT BEEPERS GO...

May 7, 2010 Structure

THE SLIDING DOORS ON OUR TOYOTA SIENNA ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY STICK SHUT FREEZE IF THE TEMPERATURE GETS LOW ENOUGH OR THERE IS ENOUGH MOISTURE. IT'S HARD TO PREDICT THE CIRCUMSTANCE BUT THE FACT IS, OUR KIDS CANNOT GET IN OR OUT OF THE VAN AND WE HAVE HAD TO DRIVE IT ANYWAY, THREE DIFFERENT BEEPERS GO...

May 6, 2010 Structure

CABLE SNAPPED FROM DRIVER SLIDING DOOR. CANNOT FULLY OPEN IT ANYMORE. USELESS DOOR. *TR

May 6, 2010 Structure

CABLE SNAPPED FROM DRIVER SLIDING DOOR. CANNOT FULLY OPEN IT ANYMORE. USELESS DOOR. *TR

May 5, 2010 Power Train 175,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HWY I WAS LEANED FORWARD LOOKING THROUGH THE SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH MY RIGHT HAND BESIDE THE SEAT HANGING DOWN. I RAISED MY HAND TO PLACE IT ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY FINGERS CAUGHT ON THE SHIFTER. THE GEAR SHIFT SLID WITHOUT RESISTANCE INTO REVERSE AND THE TRANSMISSION...

May 5, 2010 Air Bags 98,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED OVER A RESIDENTIAL SPEED BUMP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS A SLIGHTLY INJURING ONE OF THE GIRL SCOUTS SHE WAS TRANSPORTING(SPRAINED WRIST). OUR INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO SIGNS OF IMPACT ON THE SID...

May 5, 2010 Power Train 175,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO A HWY I WAS LEANED FORWARD LOOKING THROUGH THE SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH MY RIGHT HAND BESIDE THE SEAT HANGING DOWN. I RAISED MY HAND TO PLACE IT ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY FINGERS CAUGHT ON THE SHIFTER. THE GEAR SHIFT SLID WITHOUT RESISTANCE INTO REVERSE AND THE TRANSMISSION...

May 5, 2010 Air Bags 98,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED OVER A RESIDENTIAL SPEED BUMP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS A SLIGHTLY INJURING ONE OF THE GIRL SCOUTS SHE WAS TRANSPORTING(SPRAINED WRIST). OUR INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO SIGNS OF IMPACT ON THE SID...

May 4, 2010 Structure 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY VAN QUIT WORKING. DOOR IS STUCK HALF OPENED. TOOK TO TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE WARRANTY WONT COVER. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO DOOR SAG DUE TO HINGE BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE I CUT A STEEL CABLE AND WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. IT WORKS FINE MANUAL...

May 4, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY VAN QUIT WORKING. DOOR IS STUCK HALF OPENED. TOOK TO TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE WARRANTY WONT COVER. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO DOOR SAG DUE TO HINGE BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE I CUT A STEEL CABLE AND WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. IT WORKS FINE MANUAL...

May 4, 2010 Structure 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY VAN QUIT WORKING. DOOR IS STUCK HALF OPENED. TOOK TO TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE WARRANTY WONT COVER. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO DOOR SAG DUE TO HINGE BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE I CUT A STEEL CABLE AND WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. IT WORKS FINE MANUAL...

May 4, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY VAN QUIT WORKING. DOOR IS STUCK HALF OPENED. TOOK TO TOYOTA SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE WARRANTY WONT COVER. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO DOOR SAG DUE TO HINGE BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE I CUT A STEEL CABLE AND WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. IT WORKS FINE MANUAL...

May 3, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE SLIDER DOORS THAT I HAVE BEEN OPERATING MANUALLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AS THEY WERE BROKEN AND WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. I WAS CLOSING THE SLIDER DOOR TODAY WHEN IT POPPED OFF ITS' TRACK AND SMASHED INTO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VAN SPRAYING HUGE CHUNKS OF GLASS ALL...

May 3, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE SLIDER DOORS THAT I HAVE BEEN OPERATING MANUALLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AS THEY WERE BROKEN AND WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. I WAS CLOSING THE SLIDER DOOR TODAY WHEN IT POPPED OFF ITS' TRACK AND SMASHED INTO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VAN SPRAYING HUGE CHUNKS OF GLASS ALL...

May 3, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRAIN SYSTEM PLUGGED IN MY MOONROOF WITH DEBRIS AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. FLOODED THE HEADLINER AND WENT INTO THE DASH AND SCREWED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, ALARM WAS GOING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED...

May 3, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE SLIDER DOORS THAT I HAVE BEEN OPERATING MANUALLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AS THEY WERE BROKEN AND WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. I WAS CLOSING THE SLIDER DOOR TODAY WHEN IT POPPED OFF ITS' TRACK AND SMASHED INTO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VAN SPRAYING HUGE CHUNKS OF GLASS ALL...

May 3, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE SLIDER DOORS THAT I HAVE BEEN OPERATING MANUALLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AS THEY WERE BROKEN AND WERE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. I WAS CLOSING THE SLIDER DOOR TODAY WHEN IT POPPED OFF ITS' TRACK AND SMASHED INTO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VAN SPRAYING HUGE CHUNKS OF GLASS ALL...

May 3, 2010 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRAIN SYSTEM PLUGGED IN MY MOONROOF WITH DEBRIS AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. FLOODED THE HEADLINER AND WENT INTO THE DASH AND SCREWED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, ALARM WAS GOING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STARTED...

May 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. I CAN ONLY MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REMOTE ENTRY AND THE FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK DOES NOT WORK FOR THAT DOOR. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. THAT FEATURE WORKS ...

May 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. I CAN ONLY MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REMOTE ENTRY AND THE FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK DOES NOT WORK FOR THAT DOOR. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. THAT FEATURE WORKS ...

May 1, 2010 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TOYOTA (2004 SIENNA) SEAT HEATER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER ON DRIVERS SEAT. TOYOTA (JUDY FAUL) INTERVIEWED ME/MY CASE AND SUBMITTED TO TERRENCE CHU (REGULATORY AFFAIRS). HE WROTE ME A LETTER 3 MONTHS LATER AND SAID TOYOTA WAS NOT AT FAULT BECAUSE I HAD A TOWEL (8"X8" BABY BURP CLOTH) ADJACEN...

May 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TOYOTA (2004 SIENNA) SEAT HEATER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER ON DRIVERS SEAT. TOYOTA (JUDY FAUL) INTERVIEWED ME/MY CASE AND SUBMITTED TO TERRENCE CHU (REGULATORY AFFAIRS). HE WROTE ME A LETTER 3 MONTHS LATER AND SAID TOYOTA WAS NOT AT FAULT BECAUSE I HAD A TOWEL (8"X8" BABY BURP CLOTH) ADJACEN...

May 1, 2010 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

TOYOTA (2004 SIENNA) SEAT HEATER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER ON DRIVERS SEAT. TOYOTA (JUDY FAUL) INTERVIEWED ME/MY CASE AND SUBMITTED TO TERRENCE CHU (REGULATORY AFFAIRS). HE WROTE ME A LETTER 3 MONTHS LATER AND SAID TOYOTA WAS NOT AT FAULT BECAUSE I HAD A TOWEL (8"X8" BABY BURP CLOTH) ADJACEN...

May 1, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

TOYOTA (2004 SIENNA) SEAT HEATER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER ON DRIVERS SEAT. TOYOTA (JUDY FAUL) INTERVIEWED ME/MY CASE AND SUBMITTED TO TERRENCE CHU (REGULATORY AFFAIRS). HE WROTE ME A LETTER 3 MONTHS LATER AND SAID TOYOTA WAS NOT AT FAULT BECAUSE I HAD A TOWEL (8"X8" BABY BURP CLOTH) ADJACEN...

Apr 30, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SINCE WE BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO HAVE THE CABLE LOOKED AT, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CLICKING (APPARENT ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE CABLE) AND THE DOOR. IN THE COLD THE DOOR FREEZING SHUT SO THAT MY KIDS HA...

Apr 30, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SINCE WE BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO HAVE THE CABLE LOOKED AT, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CLICKING (APPARENT ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE CABLE) AND THE DOOR. IN THE COLD THE DOOR FREEZING SHUT SO THAT MY KIDS HA...

Apr 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK OPEN AND WE WERE FORCED TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE DOOR. THE TOYOTA DEALER QUOTED SEVERAL THOUSAND $$ TO FIX IT. THE CABLE REMAINS CUT AND WE NOW USE IT AS A MANUAL OPENING DOOR. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK OPEN AND WE WERE FORCED TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE DOOR. THE TOYOTA DEALER QUOTED SEVERAL THOUSAND $$ TO FIX IT. THE CABLE REMAINS CUT AND WE NOW USE IT AS A MANUAL OPENING DOOR. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Wheels

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES BUBBLING ON THE ALLOY RIMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT LOOKED AS THOUGH THE RIMS HAD RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *JB

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON A THREE LANE ROAD. I ARRIVED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS STANDING IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. STANDING IN THE SAME TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WERE MANY CARS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND SEVERAL CARS BEHIND MY VEHICLE. SUDDENL...

Apr 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK OPEN AND WE WERE FORCED TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE DOOR. THE TOYOTA DEALER QUOTED SEVERAL THOUSAND $$ TO FIX IT. THE CABLE REMAINS CUT AND WE NOW USE IT AS A MANUAL OPENING DOOR. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Structure 85,000 mi

OUR 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK OPEN AND WE WERE FORCED TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE DOOR. THE TOYOTA DEALER QUOTED SEVERAL THOUSAND $$ TO FIX IT. THE CABLE REMAINS CUT AND WE NOW USE IT AS A MANUAL OPENING DOOR. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Wheels

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES BUBBLING ON THE ALLOY RIMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT LOOKED AS THOUGH THE RIMS HAD RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *JB

Apr 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON A THREE LANE ROAD. I ARRIVED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS STANDING IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. STANDING IN THE SAME TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WERE MANY CARS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND SEVERAL CARS BEHIND MY VEHICLE. SUDDENL...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

BOTH REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLES OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE AUTOMATIC DOORS NOT TO WORK. DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF OF THE REAR TRACK AFTER CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Electrical System 108,000 mi

NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT'S SAFETY FEATURE OF NOT CLOSING WHEN SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AND WHEN CLOSING IT CLOSES ON ANYTHING IN IT'S WAY. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR OPEN AT ALL. IF THE BUTTON IS ENGAGED TO TURN THE AUTOMA...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT'S SAFETY FEATURE OF NOT CLOSING WHEN SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AND WHEN CLOSING IT CLOSES ON ANYTHING IN IT'S WAY. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR OPEN AT ALL. IF THE BUTTON IS ENGAGED TO TURN THE AUTOMA...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. I HAVE AROUND 85K MILES ON THE VAN AND THE POWER SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO JAM IT CLOSED WITH QUITE A BIT OF FORCE. THE NEXT DAY THE OTHER DOOR FROZE OPEN AND I COULD NOT CLOSE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND THEY C...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

BOTH REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLES OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE AUTOMATIC DOORS NOT TO WORK. DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF OF THE REAR TRACK AFTER CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Electrical System 108,000 mi

NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT'S SAFETY FEATURE OF NOT CLOSING WHEN SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AND WHEN CLOSING IT CLOSES ON ANYTHING IN IT'S WAY. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR OPEN AT ALL. IF THE BUTTON IS ENGAGED TO TURN THE AUTOMA...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT'S SAFETY FEATURE OF NOT CLOSING WHEN SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AND WHEN CLOSING IT CLOSES ON ANYTHING IN IT'S WAY. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR OPEN AT ALL. IF THE BUTTON IS ENGAGED TO TURN THE AUTOMA...

Apr 28, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. I HAVE AROUND 85K MILES ON THE VAN AND THE POWER SLIDING DOOR GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO JAM IT CLOSED WITH QUITE A BIT OF FORCE. THE NEXT DAY THE OTHER DOOR FROZE OPEN AND I COULD NOT CLOSE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND THEY C...

Apr 27, 2010 Tires 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,...

Apr 27, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE PASSENGERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPEN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. SHE ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE KEYLESS REMOTE BUT TO NO AVAIL. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY BUT WHEN DOING SO, BROKE A CABLE. ...

Apr 27, 2010 Structure 61,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THIS OCCURRED ON APRIL 27TH 2010. I WAS TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR TO LET MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE VAN, AND IT WOULDN'T BUDGE. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. THEY WERE BUT DOOR STILL WOULD NOT OPEN. *TR

Apr 27, 2010 Tires 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,...

Apr 27, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE PASSENGERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPEN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. SHE ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE KEYLESS REMOTE BUT TO NO AVAIL. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY BUT WHEN DOING SO, BROKE A CABLE. ...

Apr 27, 2010 Structure 61,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THIS OCCURRED ON APRIL 27TH 2010. I WAS TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR TO LET MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE VAN, AND IT WOULDN'T BUDGE. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. THEY WERE BUT DOOR STILL WOULD NOT OPEN. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ORIGINAL RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO LEAK @ 21K MILES. RADIATOR REPLACED A SECOND TIME DUE TO LEAKS AT TOP L & R SIDES, NEAR END TANKS @ 80K MILES. RADIATOR IS NOW IN NEED OF ANOTHER REPLACEMENT @130K MILES DUE TO LEAKS AT THE SAME LOCATION. ALL RADIATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY T...

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 46 mi

THE POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE ON MY 2004 SIENNA IS CRACKING. THE CABLE HASN'T SNAPPED, YET, BUT IF WE KEEP USING THE DOOR, IT WOULD, CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE DOOR IS UNUSABLE NOW. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT EASED PRESSURE OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELE...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ORIGINAL RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO LEAK @ 21K MILES. RADIATOR REPLACED A SECOND TIME DUE TO LEAKS AT TOP L & R SIDES, NEAR END TANKS @ 80K MILES. RADIATOR IS NOW IN NEED OF ANOTHER REPLACEMENT @130K MILES DUE TO LEAKS AT THE SAME LOCATION. ALL RADIATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY T...

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 46 mi

THE POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE ON MY 2004 SIENNA IS CRACKING. THE CABLE HASN'T SNAPPED, YET, BUT IF WE KEEP USING THE DOOR, IT WOULD, CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE DOOR IS UNUSABLE NOW. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT EASED PRESSURE OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELE...

Apr 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 52,195 mi

SIENNA 2004 LE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR THE MECHANISM MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE MOTOR STILL APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING BUT ONE OF THE 2 CABLES OPERATING THE DOOR (BRAIDED METAL CABLE) SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR ONLY SLIDES PART WAY OPEN IN TH...

Apr 25, 2010 Structure 52,195 mi

SIENNA 2004 LE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR THE MECHANISM MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE MOTOR STILL APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING BUT ONE OF THE 2 CABLES OPERATING THE DOOR (BRAIDED METAL CABLE) SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR ONLY SLIDES PART WAY OPEN IN TH...

Apr 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 52,195 mi

SIENNA 2004 LE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR THE MECHANISM MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE MOTOR STILL APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING BUT ONE OF THE 2 CABLES OPERATING THE DOOR (BRAIDED METAL CABLE) SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR ONLY SLIDES PART WAY OPEN IN TH...

Apr 25, 2010 Structure 52,195 mi

SIENNA 2004 LE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR THE MECHANISM MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE MOTOR STILL APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING BUT ONE OF THE 2 CABLES OPERATING THE DOOR (BRAIDED METAL CABLE) SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR ONLY SLIDES PART WAY OPEN IN TH...

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 102,405 mi

I WAS SHUTTING DOOR WHEN POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK HAD TO MANUAL OVERRIDE TO SHUT. CABLE BROKE. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CUT THE CABLE TO ALLOW DOOR TO OPEN. THEN OTHER DOOR HAD SAME THING HAPPEN 6 HOURS LATER. BOTH DOORS, DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, SAME DAY. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THIS LOCKS MY CHILDREN IN THE BACK WITHOUT SAFE ACCESS TO EXIT. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 102,405 mi

I WAS SHUTTING DOOR WHEN POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK HAD TO MANUAL OVERRIDE TO SHUT. CABLE BROKE. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CUT THE CABLE TO ALLOW DOOR TO OPEN. THEN OTHER DOOR HAD SAME THING HAPPEN 6 HOURS LATER. BOTH DOORS, DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, SAME DAY. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THIS LOCKS MY CHILDREN IN THE BACK WITHOUT SAFE ACCESS TO EXIT. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Structure

THE CABLE TO THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE PUSHED THE BUTTON BY THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE IT A MANUAL DOOR SINCE IT WAS GOING TO COST BETWEEN 1,400 AND 1,600 DOLLARS DEPENDING ON THE DEALERSHIP WE ASKED. HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE THE DOOR ONCE FULLY OPENED I...

Apr 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CABLE TO THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE PUSHED THE BUTTON BY THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE IT A MANUAL DOOR SINCE IT WAS GOING TO COST BETWEEN 1,400 AND 1,600 DOLLARS DEPENDING ON THE DEALERSHIP WE ASKED. HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE THE DOOR ONCE FULLY OPENED I...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 125,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE VAN. THE REAR SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE CABLE HAD BROKEN AND HENCE THE POWER DRIVE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED BY SLIDING THE DOOR MANUALLY. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Apr 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE VAN. THE REAR SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE CABLE HAD BROKEN AND HENCE THE POWER DRIVE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED BY SLIDING THE DOOR MANUALLY. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure

THE CABLE TO THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE PUSHED THE BUTTON BY THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE IT A MANUAL DOOR SINCE IT WAS GOING TO COST BETWEEN 1,400 AND 1,600 DOLLARS DEPENDING ON THE DEALERSHIP WE ASKED. HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE THE DOOR ONCE FULLY OPENED I...

Apr 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CABLE TO THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE PUSHED THE BUTTON BY THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE IT A MANUAL DOOR SINCE IT WAS GOING TO COST BETWEEN 1,400 AND 1,600 DOLLARS DEPENDING ON THE DEALERSHIP WE ASKED. HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE THE DOOR ONCE FULLY OPENED I...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 125,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE VAN. THE REAR SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE CABLE HAD BROKEN AND HENCE THE POWER DRIVE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED BY SLIDING THE DOOR MANUALLY. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Apr 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

SIENNA 2004 XLE VAN. THE REAR SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING. THE CABLE HAD BROKEN AND HENCE THE POWER DRIVE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED BY SLIDING THE DOOR MANUALLY. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Apr 21, 2010 Structure 84,300 mi

I AM WRITING YOU BECAUSE OF AN APPARENT CONTINUING ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PASSENGER SIDE. IN 2009 THE DOOR QUICK FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALL...

Apr 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN WILL NOT CLOSE. NORMAL USE OF THE DOOR. IT IS ELECTRONIC OPENING AND CLOSING. HOWEVER THE DOOR GOES TO SHUT AND THEN CONTINUOUSLY OPENS BACK UP AS IF A SENSOR WON'T LET IT CLOSE. HOWEVER WHEN SWITCHING TO MANUAL, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE EI...

Apr 21, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN WILL NOT CLOSE. NORMAL USE OF THE DOOR. IT IS ELECTRONIC OPENING AND CLOSING. HOWEVER THE DOOR GOES TO SHUT AND THEN CONTINUOUSLY OPENS BACK UP AS IF A SENSOR WON'T LET IT CLOSE. HOWEVER WHEN SWITCHING TO MANUAL, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE EI...

Apr 21, 2010 Structure 84,300 mi

I AM WRITING YOU BECAUSE OF AN APPARENT CONTINUING ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PASSENGER SIDE. IN 2009 THE DOOR QUICK FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALL...

Apr 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN WILL NOT CLOSE. NORMAL USE OF THE DOOR. IT IS ELECTRONIC OPENING AND CLOSING. HOWEVER THE DOOR GOES TO SHUT AND THEN CONTINUOUSLY OPENS BACK UP AS IF A SENSOR WON'T LET IT CLOSE. HOWEVER WHEN SWITCHING TO MANUAL, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE EI...

Apr 21, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN WILL NOT CLOSE. NORMAL USE OF THE DOOR. IT IS ELECTRONIC OPENING AND CLOSING. HOWEVER THE DOOR GOES TO SHUT AND THEN CONTINUOUSLY OPENS BACK UP AS IF A SENSOR WON'T LET IT CLOSE. HOWEVER WHEN SWITCHING TO MANUAL, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE EI...

Apr 20, 2010 Structure 138,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR SLIDING DOOR GUIDE WIRE SNAPPED. WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA IT WOULD COST ME 1500 - 1800 TO FIX. I HAVE TO PURCHASE ENTIRE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH GUIDE WIRE. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 Structure 127,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SIDE DOOR CABLES HAVE SNAPPED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I ASKED THE DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR BOTH DOOR CABLES AND THEY TOLD ME APPROX. $3200.00. I SAID NO THANK YOU! I HAVE BEEN USING THE DOORS MANUALLY SINCE THE CABLES SNAPPED. NO ONE AT THE DEALER TOLD ME US...

Apr 20, 2010 Structure 138,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR SLIDING DOOR GUIDE WIRE SNAPPED. WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA IT WOULD COST ME 1500 - 1800 TO FIX. I HAVE TO PURCHASE ENTIRE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH GUIDE WIRE. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 Structure 127,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SIDE DOOR CABLES HAVE SNAPPED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I ASKED THE DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR BOTH DOOR CABLES AND THEY TOLD ME APPROX. $3200.00. I SAID NO THANK YOU! I HAVE BEEN USING THE DOORS MANUALLY SINCE THE CABLES SNAPPED. NO ONE AT THE DEALER TOLD ME US...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 71,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND RUINED SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. DEALER TO CHARGE $2000 FOR FIX. 1 YEAR EARLIER PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. SAME ISSUES. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND RUINED SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. DEALER TO CHARGE $2000 FOR FIX. 1 YEAR EARLIER PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. SAME ISSUES. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,734 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO ENGAGE WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS AN ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. THE FAILURE WAS A FIRST TIME OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING (MANUAL DOOR, NOT ELECTRIC VERSION) DOOR WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN TRYING TO OPEN. OPENS ABOUT 1/2 INCH, BUT DOES NOT MOVE ANY FARTHER (THIS IS NOT A FREEZE/ICE ISSUE, IT IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME IN WARM WEATHER). LATCH APPEARS NOT TO BE UNLATCHING. IF I PULL REALLY HARD, GRABBING ...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 71,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND RUINED SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. DEALER TO CHARGE $2000 FOR FIX. 1 YEAR EARLIER PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. SAME ISSUES. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND RUINED SLIDING DOOR MOTOR. DEALER TO CHARGE $2000 FOR FIX. 1 YEAR EARLIER PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. SAME ISSUES. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,734 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO ENGAGE WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS AN ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. THE FAILURE WAS A FIRST TIME OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING (MANUAL DOOR, NOT ELECTRIC VERSION) DOOR WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN TRYING TO OPEN. OPENS ABOUT 1/2 INCH, BUT DOES NOT MOVE ANY FARTHER (THIS IS NOT A FREEZE/ICE ISSUE, IT IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME IN WARM WEATHER). LATCH APPEARS NOT TO BE UNLATCHING. IF I PULL REALLY HARD, GRABBING ...

Apr 18, 2010 Steering 62,088 mi

RUST / CORROSION ON STEERING COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSED MAJOR HANDLING PROBLEMS. DEALER STATED THAT HIS MECHANIC WOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE DEALER PREMISES AND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Steering 62,088 mi

RUST / CORROSION ON STEERING COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSED MAJOR HANDLING PROBLEMS. DEALER STATED THAT HIS MECHANIC WOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE DEALER PREMISES AND THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

CAR PARKED ON HILL WHILE OPENING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR SLID CLOSED ON HAND. DOOR CABLE IS A SMALL THIN CABLE THE DOOR MOTOR PULLS ON IN BOTH DIRECTIONS TO OPEN AND CLOSE. CABLE RUSTED THROUGH THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OR WAY TO INSPECT CABLE. CABLE RUSTED AND BROKE...

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 128,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, HINGE IS LOOSE FROM ITS TRACK AND THE DEALER WANTS $500 TO REPAIR. MY VAN HAS 128,000 MILES BUT THE REASON WE BOUGHT THE TOYOTA AND NOT THE HONDA WAS BECAUSE OF TOYOTA'S REPUTATION. I REALIZE THE VAN HAS OVER 100,000 MILES BUT I THOUGHT THIS PAR...

Apr 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, HINGE IS LOOSE FROM ITS TRACK AND THE DEALER WANTS $500 TO REPAIR. MY VAN HAS 128,000 MILES BUT THE REASON WE BOUGHT THE TOYOTA AND NOT THE HONDA WAS BECAUSE OF TOYOTA'S REPUTATION. I REALIZE THE VAN HAS OVER 100,000 MILES BUT I THOUGHT THIS PAR...

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 SIENNA ARE NOT OPENING. THE MANUAL DOOR IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. THE POWER DOOR WILL OPEN AN INCH OR TWO AND THEN LOCKS UP. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Seat Belts 10,000 mi

THE SEATBELTS IN THE MIDDLE ROW DO NOT ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. THEY FREQUENTLY LOCK UP OR DON'T FLOW SMOOTHLY FROM THE BELT CASE. IT CONCERNS ME THAT THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN MY CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA BROKE. I LOOKED ONLINE SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND NOTICED THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SIENNA. SINCE IT NO LONGER AUTOMATICALLY OPENS/CLOSES, IT NEEDS TO BE CLOSED MANUALLY. BUT, THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE IT SE...

Apr 17, 2010 Tires 60,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009, I GOT A FLAT TIRE, AND CALLED AAA TO PUT ON THE SPARE. WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR, THEY DISCOVERED THAT I NO LONGER HAD A SPARE TIRE! IT HAD APPARENTLY FALLEN OFF AT SOME POINT PREVIOUSLY. I THINK IT MAY HAVE FALLEN OFF IN LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009, AS I DID NOTI...

Apr 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

CAR PARKED ON HILL WHILE OPENING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND DOOR SLID CLOSED ON HAND. DOOR CABLE IS A SMALL THIN CABLE THE DOOR MOTOR PULLS ON IN BOTH DIRECTIONS TO OPEN AND CLOSE. CABLE RUSTED THROUGH THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OR WAY TO INSPECT CABLE. CABLE RUSTED AND BROKE...

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 128,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, HINGE IS LOOSE FROM ITS TRACK AND THE DEALER WANTS $500 TO REPAIR. MY VAN HAS 128,000 MILES BUT THE REASON WE BOUGHT THE TOYOTA AND NOT THE HONDA WAS BECAUSE OF TOYOTA'S REPUTATION. I REALIZE THE VAN HAS OVER 100,000 MILES BUT I THOUGHT THIS PAR...

Apr 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, HINGE IS LOOSE FROM ITS TRACK AND THE DEALER WANTS $500 TO REPAIR. MY VAN HAS 128,000 MILES BUT THE REASON WE BOUGHT THE TOYOTA AND NOT THE HONDA WAS BECAUSE OF TOYOTA'S REPUTATION. I REALIZE THE VAN HAS OVER 100,000 MILES BUT I THOUGHT THIS PAR...

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 SIENNA ARE NOT OPENING. THE MANUAL DOOR IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. THE POWER DOOR WILL OPEN AN INCH OR TWO AND THEN LOCKS UP. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Seat Belts 10,000 mi

THE SEATBELTS IN THE MIDDLE ROW DO NOT ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY. THEY FREQUENTLY LOCK UP OR DON'T FLOW SMOOTHLY FROM THE BELT CASE. IT CONCERNS ME THAT THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN MY CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA BROKE. I LOOKED ONLINE SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND NOTICED THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SIENNA. SINCE IT NO LONGER AUTOMATICALLY OPENS/CLOSES, IT NEEDS TO BE CLOSED MANUALLY. BUT, THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE IT SE...

Apr 17, 2010 Tires 60,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009, I GOT A FLAT TIRE, AND CALLED AAA TO PUT ON THE SPARE. WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR, THEY DISCOVERED THAT I NO LONGER HAD A SPARE TIRE! IT HAD APPARENTLY FALLEN OFF AT SOME POINT PREVIOUSLY. I THINK IT MAY HAVE FALLEN OFF IN LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009, AS I DID NOTI...

Apr 16, 2010 Steering 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING RACK ALTERNATED BETWEEN MANUAL AND POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND SEEMED TO OCCUR ONLY IN WINTER MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE RE...

Apr 16, 2010 Steering 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING RACK ALTERNATED BETWEEN MANUAL AND POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND SEEMED TO OCCUR ONLY IN WINTER MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE RE...

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 78,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 121,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA '04 DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS. TOYOTA ISSUED A LETTER TO CUSTOMERS TO GET THE DOOR FIXED BUT I NEVER GOT A LETTER. WHY DID TOYOTA SENT OUT LETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT CALL IT A RECALL. PLEASE HELP TO GET MY DOOR FIX. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 121,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA '04 DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS. TOYOTA ISSUED A LETTER TO CUSTOMERS TO GET THE DOOR FIXED BUT I NEVER GOT A LETTER. WHY DID TOYOTA SENT OUT LETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT CALL IT A RECALL. PLEASE HELP TO GET MY DOOR FIX. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 78,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CABLE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 121,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA '04 DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS. TOYOTA ISSUED A LETTER TO CUSTOMERS TO GET THE DOOR FIXED BUT I NEVER GOT A LETTER. WHY DID TOYOTA SENT OUT LETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT CALL IT A RECALL. PLEASE HELP TO GET MY DOOR FIX. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 121,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA '04 DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS. TOYOTA ISSUED A LETTER TO CUSTOMERS TO GET THE DOOR FIXED BUT I NEVER GOT A LETTER. WHY DID TOYOTA SENT OUT LETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT CALL IT A RECALL. PLEASE HELP TO GET MY DOOR FIX. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Structure 67,256 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE IS BROKEN AND HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS WE NEED A NEW MOTOR AND CABLE COSTING $1600. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT NOT FIXING IT OR RECALLING IT. WE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE...

Apr 14, 2010 Structure 67,256 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE IS BROKEN AND HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS WE NEED A NEW MOTOR AND CABLE COSTING $1600. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT NOT FIXING IT OR RECALLING IT. WE HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE...

Apr 13, 2010 Steering 149,000 mi

I BEGAN RECENTLY HAVING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THE STEERING WOULD BIND AND REQUIRE INCREASED EFFORT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING TURNS. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND IS GETTING WORST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BALISE TOYOTA IN WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND TO BE REPAIRED. THEY STA...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR VIA AUTOMATIC OPEN BUTTON ON KEY FOB FAILURE: CABLE IN TRACK OF DOOR SNAPPED (IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE), CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE RENDERED USELESS --- IT NO LONGER OPENS OR CLOSES, EVEN WHEN IN 'MANUAL' MODE. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT ...

Apr 13, 2010 Steering 149,000 mi

I BEGAN RECENTLY HAVING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THE STEERING WOULD BIND AND REQUIRE INCREASED EFFORT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING TURNS. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND IS GETTING WORST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BALISE TOYOTA IN WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND TO BE REPAIRED. THEY STA...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR VIA AUTOMATIC OPEN BUTTON ON KEY FOB FAILURE: CABLE IN TRACK OF DOOR SNAPPED (IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE), CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE RENDERED USELESS --- IT NO LONGER OPENS OR CLOSES, EVEN WHEN IN 'MANUAL' MODE. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT ...

Apr 12, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ARE ACTUATED BY CABLES. CABLE ON DOOR 1 SNAPPED AND WAS HANGING FROM VEHICLE, POSING A DANGER TO PEDESTRIANS. AFTER CABLE WAS CUT WITH TOOLS, DOOR COULD BE OPERATED MANUALLY. CABLE ON DOOR 2 SNAPPED AND CAUGHT ON BODYWORK. AS MOTOR STRAINED TO RETRIEVE THE CABLE, THE CABLE SH...

Apr 12, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ARE ACTUATED BY CABLES. CABLE ON DOOR 1 SNAPPED AND WAS HANGING FROM VEHICLE, POSING A DANGER TO PEDESTRIANS. AFTER CABLE WAS CUT WITH TOOLS, DOOR COULD BE OPERATED MANUALLY. CABLE ON DOOR 2 SNAPPED AND CAUGHT ON BODYWORK. AS MOTOR STRAINED TO RETRIEVE THE CABLE, THE CABLE SH...

Apr 11, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DASHBOARD IS FULL OF HAIRLINE CRACKS. THEY STARTED ON THE SIDES NEAR THE A/C VENTS, TRAVELING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE DASH. FIRST APPEARED IN 2007. NOW THE DASHBOARD IS COVERED WITH CRACKS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAINED THAT IT WAS A DEFE...

Apr 11, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DASHBOARD IS FULL OF HAIRLINE CRACKS. THEY STARTED ON THE SIDES NEAR THE A/C VENTS, TRAVELING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE DASH. FIRST APPEARED IN 2007. NOW THE DASHBOARD IS COVERED WITH CRACKS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAINED THAT IT WAS A DEFE...

Apr 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR FWD FM (WI) RE TOYOTA VEHICLES INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FM OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BETWEEN 95-100 MPH BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. SHE HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, PRESSING AS HARD...

Apr 7, 2010 Structure 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SLIDING DOOR HINGE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROC...

Apr 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LTR FWD FM (WI) RE TOYOTA VEHICLES INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FM OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BETWEEN 95-100 MPH BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. SHE HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, PRESSING AS HARD...

Apr 7, 2010 Structure 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SLIDING DOOR HINGE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROC...

Apr 5, 2010 Structure 74,125 mi

ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. WE HAVE CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TOLL FREE NUMBER NUMREOUS TIMES, ONLY TO HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD FOREVER WHILE THEY TEND TO THEIR "OTHER ISSUES". WE HAVE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER ON...

Apr 5, 2010 Structure 74,125 mi

ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. WE HAVE CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TOLL FREE NUMBER NUMREOUS TIMES, ONLY TO HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD FOREVER WHILE THEY TEND TO THEIR "OTHER ISSUES". WE HAVE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER ON...

Mar 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR IS AUTOMATIC. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS SINCE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS BRINGING THE KIDS HOME AND WENT TO DROP OFF ANOTHER CHILD. OPENED THE DOOR WITH THE POWER BUTTON, WORKED FINE. DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT. TURNED...

Mar 31, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR HAS AGAIN FAILED ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. AFTER SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR WHICH WERE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, THE DOOR STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. WE PAID TO HAVE THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. NOW THE DOOR ONCE AGAIN WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, EVEN ...

Mar 31, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR IS AUTOMATIC. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS SINCE STOPPED WORKING. I WAS BRINGING THE KIDS HOME AND WENT TO DROP OFF ANOTHER CHILD. OPENED THE DOOR WITH THE POWER BUTTON, WORKED FINE. DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT. TURNED...

Mar 31, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR HAS AGAIN FAILED ON OUR 2004 SIENNA. AFTER SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR WHICH WERE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, THE DOOR STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. WE PAID TO HAVE THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. NOW THE DOOR ONCE AGAIN WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, EVEN ...

Mar 30, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

FAX ON BEHALF OF RE SAFETY CONCERN WITH HIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, DURING WINTER MONTHS SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT; REPLY ATTN CAROLINE/NYC OFFICE. *TGW WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FELL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT AND THEY COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSI...

Mar 30, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

FAX ON BEHALF OF RE SAFETY CONCERN WITH HIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, DURING WINTER MONTHS SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT; REPLY ATTN CAROLINE/NYC OFFICE. *TGW WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FELL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT AND THEY COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSI...

Mar 29, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT HOLD IN PLACE. THE CABLE FOR THE DOOR WAS ALSO FRAYED. ALSO IN FREEZING COLD WEATHER, THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 29, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT HOLD IN PLACE. THE CABLE FOR THE DOOR WAS ALSO FRAYED. ALSO IN FREEZING COLD WEATHER, THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 28, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR FROM WITHIN. CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK THAT COULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND HAD TO CRAWL OUT OVER CAR SEATS TO THE OTHER DOORS. MYSELF INCLUDED WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR. THE PAS...

Mar 28, 2010 Seat Belts

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR FROM WITHIN. CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK THAT COULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND HAD TO CRAWL OUT OVER CAR SEATS TO THE OTHER DOORS. MYSELF INCLUDED WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR. THE PAS...

Mar 28, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR FROM WITHIN. CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK THAT COULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND HAD TO CRAWL OUT OVER CAR SEATS TO THE OTHER DOORS. MYSELF INCLUDED WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR. THE PAS...

Mar 28, 2010 Seat Belts

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR FROM WITHIN. CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK THAT COULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND HAD TO CRAWL OUT OVER CAR SEATS TO THE OTHER DOORS. MYSELF INCLUDED WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR. THE PAS...

Mar 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 77,500 mi

CABLE ON POWER REAR SLIDING DOOR OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED RENDERING DOOR USELESS

Mar 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 77,500 mi

CABLE ON POWER REAR SLIDING DOOR OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED RENDERING DOOR USELESS

Mar 25, 2010 Structure 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPERATE IN AN OPEN OR CLOSE POSITION DURING ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SLIDING DOOR SERVIC...

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNE LE, WITH ONLY 56,000 MILES, PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT OPENED AND NOW IT WILL NOT CLOSE. DEALERSHIP REPAIR COSTS ARE BETWEEN $1,500 AND $2,000. THAT'S AN OUTRAGE, TO PAY THAT MUCH JUST TO SHUT THE DARN DOOR!

Mar 25, 2010 Structure 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPERATE IN AN OPEN OR CLOSE POSITION DURING ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SLIDING DOOR SERVIC...

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNE LE, WITH ONLY 56,000 MILES, PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT OPENED AND NOW IT WILL NOT CLOSE. DEALERSHIP REPAIR COSTS ARE BETWEEN $1,500 AND $2,000. THAT'S AN OUTRAGE, TO PAY THAT MUCH JUST TO SHUT THE DARN DOOR!

Mar 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other 77,000 mi

BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS REFUSE TO OPEN, INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER IS SOMEWHAT COLD AND WET FOR THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR. FOR THE "AUTOMATIC" DOOR, IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY. WE'VE HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS...B...

Mar 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 84,734 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STICKING. MUST MANUALLY PULL HANDLE TO GET DOOR TO UNLATCH. ONCE THE DOOR IS IN MOTION, YOU CAN CONTROL(OPEN/CLOSE) WITH KEY CHAIN CONTROLLER OR BOTH POWER BUTTONS INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PROBLEM IF THE DOOR IS IN OPEN POSITION, DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASED WITH ANY POWER ...

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 84,734 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STICKING. MUST MANUALLY PULL HANDLE TO GET DOOR TO UNLATCH. ONCE THE DOOR IS IN MOTION, YOU CAN CONTROL(OPEN/CLOSE) WITH KEY CHAIN CONTROLLER OR BOTH POWER BUTTONS INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PROBLEM IF THE DOOR IS IN OPEN POSITION, DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASED WITH ANY POWER ...

Mar 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120 mi

THE SLIDING AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA FREQUENTLY CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING AND SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER. IT IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE A SENSOR THAT WOULD PREVENT IT FROM COMPLETELY CLOSING IF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IS IN THE WAY BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. I'VE HAD TO PULL MY DAUGHER ...

Mar 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other 77,000 mi

BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS REFUSE TO OPEN, INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER IS SOMEWHAT COLD AND WET FOR THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR. FOR THE "AUTOMATIC" DOOR, IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY. WE'VE HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS...B...

Mar 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 84,734 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STICKING. MUST MANUALLY PULL HANDLE TO GET DOOR TO UNLATCH. ONCE THE DOOR IS IN MOTION, YOU CAN CONTROL(OPEN/CLOSE) WITH KEY CHAIN CONTROLLER OR BOTH POWER BUTTONS INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PROBLEM IF THE DOOR IS IN OPEN POSITION, DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASED WITH ANY POWER ...

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 84,734 mi

RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STICKING. MUST MANUALLY PULL HANDLE TO GET DOOR TO UNLATCH. ONCE THE DOOR IS IN MOTION, YOU CAN CONTROL(OPEN/CLOSE) WITH KEY CHAIN CONTROLLER OR BOTH POWER BUTTONS INSIDE VEHICLE. SAME PROBLEM IF THE DOOR IS IN OPEN POSITION, DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASED WITH ANY POWER ...

Mar 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120 mi

THE SLIDING AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA FREQUENTLY CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING AND SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS CLOSED ON MY DAUGHTER. IT IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE A SENSOR THAT WOULD PREVENT IT FROM COMPLETELY CLOSING IF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IS IN THE WAY BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. I'VE HAD TO PULL MY DAUGHER ...

Mar 23, 2010 Equipment 74,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TRYING TO OPEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER POWERED SLIDING DOOR THE CORD RIPPED. IT IS TOO COSTLY FOR US TO REPAIR THIS ITEM AND I CAN NOT USE THE DOOR WITH CHILDREN AS IT IS TO HARD TO OPEN FOR A MINOR.

Mar 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TRYING TO OPEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER POWERED SLIDING DOOR THE CORD RIPPED. IT IS TOO COSTLY FOR US TO REPAIR THIS ITEM AND I CAN NOT USE THE DOOR WITH CHILDREN AS IT IS TO HARD TO OPEN FOR A MINOR.

Mar 23, 2010 Equipment 74,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TRYING TO OPEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER POWERED SLIDING DOOR THE CORD RIPPED. IT IS TOO COSTLY FOR US TO REPAIR THIS ITEM AND I CAN NOT USE THE DOOR WITH CHILDREN AS IT IS TO HARD TO OPEN FOR A MINOR.

Mar 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TRYING TO OPEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER POWERED SLIDING DOOR THE CORD RIPPED. IT IS TOO COSTLY FOR US TO REPAIR THIS ITEM AND I CAN NOT USE THE DOOR WITH CHILDREN AS IT IS TO HARD TO OPEN FOR A MINOR.

Mar 21, 2010 Structure 157,000 mi

UPON ARRIVAL AT A LOCAL BAKERY MY HUSBAND WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE DOOR STOPPED MOVING AND ONLY OPENED A THIRD OF THE WAY. HE MANAGED TO SQUEEZE OUT AND CLOSE THE DOOR. UPON LOOKING AT THE DOOR WE CAME...

Mar 21, 2010 Structure 157,000 mi

UPON ARRIVAL AT A LOCAL BAKERY MY HUSBAND WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE DOOR STOPPED MOVING AND ONLY OPENED A THIRD OF THE WAY. HE MANAGED TO SQUEEZE OUT AND CLOSE THE DOOR. UPON LOOKING AT THE DOOR WE CAME...

Mar 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 148,650 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM 1300 EAST ONTO FT. UNION BLVD, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. I PROMPTLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, BRAKED RAPIDLY, AND NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR-ENDING THE...

Mar 19, 2010 Equipment 148,650 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM 1300 EAST ONTO FT. UNION BLVD, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. I PROMPTLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, BRAKED RAPIDLY, AND NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR-ENDING THE...

Mar 19, 2010 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...

Mar 19, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DOOR GETS JAMMED AND WILL NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO GET A NEW MOTOR FOR THE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE CABLE BUT THE C...

Mar 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

A BROKEN CABLE INTERFERES WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF MY SLIDING DOOR AND COULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED A FEW WEEKS AGO. I FOUND THAT A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE A SIMILAR ISSUES AND MANY...

Mar 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 148,650 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM 1300 EAST ONTO FT. UNION BLVD, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. I PROMPTLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, BRAKED RAPIDLY, AND NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR-ENDING THE...

Mar 19, 2010 Equipment 148,650 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM 1300 EAST ONTO FT. UNION BLVD, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY EVEN AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. I PROMPTLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, BRAKED RAPIDLY, AND NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR-ENDING THE...

Mar 19, 2010 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE STEERING WILL GO OUT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...

Mar 19, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DOOR GETS JAMMED AND WILL NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO GET A NEW MOTOR FOR THE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE CABLE BUT THE C...

Mar 19, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

A BROKEN CABLE INTERFERES WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF MY SLIDING DOOR AND COULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY. THE CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR RUSTED AND SNAPPED A FEW WEEKS AGO. I FOUND THAT A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE A SIMILAR ISSUES AND MANY...

Mar 18, 2010 Structure 133,911 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK OPEN. NO WAY TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LURCHES UPON ACCELERATION AFTER BRAKING. AFTER BREAKING FOR A TURN OR ANY OTHER REASON THE CAR WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION AND THEN LURCH OR ACCELERATE QUICKLY. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THIS WAS A ELECTRONIC FUNCTION OF THE CAR AND IT IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND WILL ...

Mar 18, 2010 Structure 133,911 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK OPEN. NO WAY TO CLOSE IT MANUALLY. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LURCHES UPON ACCELERATION AFTER BRAKING. AFTER BREAKING FOR A TURN OR ANY OTHER REASON THE CAR WILL NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION AND THEN LURCH OR ACCELERATE QUICKLY. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THIS WAS A ELECTRONIC FUNCTION OF THE CAR AND IT IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND WILL ...

Mar 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - ERRATIC RPM IN DRIVE, SMOG STATIONS ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE TEST, DUE TO ALLEGED CAR ELECTRONICS CONTROL ISSUE. THIS IS THE FIRST EVER SMOG TEST THAT WAS REQUESTED BY CALIFORNIA DMV FOR THIS NEW VEHICLE AFTER 5-YEARS OF USE. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - ERRATIC RPM IN DRIVE, SMOG STATIONS ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE TEST, DUE TO ALLEGED CAR ELECTRONICS CONTROL ISSUE. THIS IS THE FIRST EVER SMOG TEST THAT WAS REQUESTED BY CALIFORNIA DMV FOR THIS NEW VEHICLE AFTER 5-YEARS OF USE. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 44,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE HAS FAILED CAUSING THE ENTIRE DOOR TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF ABOUT 3K. IN SEARCHING THE INTERNET, 600,000 VEHICLES HAD THE SAME DEFECT TRACING BACK TO AN INDIANA FACTORY WELDING ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL AND THE ...

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 44,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE HAS FAILED CAUSING THE ENTIRE DOOR TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF ABOUT 3K. IN SEARCHING THE INTERNET, 600,000 VEHICLES HAD THE SAME DEFECT TRACING BACK TO AN INDIANA FACTORY WELDING ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL AND THE ...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 72,120 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, IT IS NOT RECALLED. MY TOYOTA VAN WOULD STRUGGLE TO GET MOVING ESPECIALLY GOING UP A SMALL INCLINE I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR(THE CARS RPMS WOULD RACE) IN ORDER FOR IT TO MOVE, IT WAS LIKE GASPING FOR AIR. I BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY RAN THE TE...

Mar 15, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, I AM EXPERIENCING A KNOWN ISSUE REGARDING MY POWER SLIDING DOORS. THEY SEEM TO POWER FORWARD AND BACK IF I MANUALLY USE THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS, BUT IF I USE THE AUTO-OPENING BUTTONS FROM INSIDE THE VAN THE DOORS TRY TO OPEN BUT THEY WONT UNLATCH SO THAT THE DOORS ...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 72,120 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, IT IS NOT RECALLED. MY TOYOTA VAN WOULD STRUGGLE TO GET MOVING ESPECIALLY GOING UP A SMALL INCLINE I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR(THE CARS RPMS WOULD RACE) IN ORDER FOR IT TO MOVE, IT WAS LIKE GASPING FOR AIR. I BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY RAN THE TE...

Mar 15, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, I AM EXPERIENCING A KNOWN ISSUE REGARDING MY POWER SLIDING DOORS. THEY SEEM TO POWER FORWARD AND BACK IF I MANUALLY USE THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS, BUT IF I USE THE AUTO-OPENING BUTTONS FROM INSIDE THE VAN THE DOORS TRY TO OPEN BUT THEY WONT UNLATCH SO THAT THE DOORS ...

Mar 14, 2010 Structure 73,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYTA SIENNA IS NOT CLOSING. OUT IN COLD AND RAIN WITH KIDS FOR 45 MINS. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Structure 73,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYTA SIENNA IS NOT CLOSING. OUT IN COLD AND RAIN WITH KIDS FOR 45 MINS. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE ON OUR SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND LEFT THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE ON OUR SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND LEFT THE DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 12, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

PLASTIC SHEATHING ON PASSENGER POWER DOOR, THE ONLY POWER DOOR, DRIED OUT AND CRACKED CAUSING THE CABLE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES OF THE CABLE BEGAN TO RUST AND FRAY AND TANGLED IN THE DOOR SO THAT IT WAS HALF OPENED AND WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE EVEN WITH THE P...

Mar 10, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ALL WINTER, MY THREE KIDS CANNOT RELY ON WHAT DOOR TO EXIT, ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY. ONE SLIDING DOOR HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING, CABLE SNAPPED AND BOLTS SHEARED, LIKELY DUE TO THE EXTRA FORCE NEEDED TO WORK THE FREQUENTLY FROZEN DOORS. PERHAPS...

Mar 10, 2010 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING PROBLEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FIXED THE STEERING PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE STEERING WAS NEVER THE SAME. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE STEERING WOULD BECOME STIFF, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONC...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING PROBLEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FIXED THE STEERING PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE STEERING WAS NEVER THE SAME. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE STEERING WOULD BECOME STIFF, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONC...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH ATTEMPTING TO PARK INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY GATE. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 10, 2010 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

THE SEAT BELTS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY TEN TO TWELVE DAYS, THE BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION. THE BELTS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING PROPERLY ARE THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE MIDDLE SEAT PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHIC...

Mar 10, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ALL WINTER, MY THREE KIDS CANNOT RELY ON WHAT DOOR TO EXIT, ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY. ONE SLIDING DOOR HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING, CABLE SNAPPED AND BOLTS SHEARED, LIKELY DUE TO THE EXTRA FORCE NEEDED TO WORK THE FREQUENTLY FROZEN DOORS. PERHAPS...

Mar 10, 2010 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING PROBLEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FIXED THE STEERING PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE STEERING WAS NEVER THE SAME. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE STEERING WOULD BECOME STIFF, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONC...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING PROBLEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FIXED THE STEERING PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE STEERING WAS NEVER THE SAME. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE STEERING WOULD BECOME STIFF, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY ONC...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH ATTEMPTING TO PARK INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY GATE. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 10, 2010 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

THE SEAT BELTS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY TEN TO TWELVE DAYS, THE BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION. THE BELTS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING PROPERLY ARE THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE MIDDLE SEAT PASSENGER SIDE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHIC...

Mar 9, 2010 Structure 72,328 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. RECENTLY MY SLIDING DOOR CABLE COMPLETELY SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENING. THANKFULLY, I WAS HOME AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR TO SHUT. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE DRIVER OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRUCK. THE DRIVER AND A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT WERE KILLED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THAT THE VEHICLE MAY HAV...

Mar 9, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

EARLY 2007 (THIS DATE/MILEAGE ETC... ARE APPROXIMATE SINCE WE DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS GOING TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM) OUR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WAS A CORD WITH A PLASTIC PIECE THAT SNAPPED OFF THE DOOR FRAME AND THE DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN USING THE BUTTON FEATURE AND...

Mar 9, 2010 Structure 72,328 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. RECENTLY MY SLIDING DOOR CABLE COMPLETELY SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENING. THANKFULLY, I WAS HOME AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR TO SHUT. *TR

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE DRIVER OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRUCK. THE DRIVER AND A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT WERE KILLED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THAT THE VEHICLE MAY HAV...

Mar 9, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

EARLY 2007 (THIS DATE/MILEAGE ETC... ARE APPROXIMATE SINCE WE DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS GOING TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM) OUR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WAS A CORD WITH A PLASTIC PIECE THAT SNAPPED OFF THE DOOR FRAME AND THE DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN USING THE BUTTON FEATURE AND...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2004 CERTIFIED USED TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK ISSUE IN WHICH EITHER THE WELD BREAKS OR IN MORE SEVERE SITUATIONS, THE WELD ACTUALLY PULLS OFF THE DOOR REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR TO FIX IT. THE SOLUTION WAS TO ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN EXTENDING THE WARRANTY TO 5 YRS, 10...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

AFTER CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SOMETIME EARLY 2009 AND WHILE IT WAS PROPPED UP ON METAL RAMP, MY DAUGHTER PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE APPLIED SOME GAS, IT INSTANTLY TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED IN REVERSE. THE CAR TRAVELED APPROX 40 FEET BACKING INTO A DITCH WHICH A...

Mar 8, 2010 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN AND STAY IN ONE POSITION . HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL IT SNOWED AND THE SALT ON THE ROADS MADE THE STEERING INTERMIATE SHAFT CORRODE. THE DEALER WAS CONTAC...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2004. IN ABOUT LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009 I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING IT. IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED IT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2004. IN ABOUT LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009 I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING IT. IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED IT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2004 CERTIFIED USED TOYOTA SIENNA HAS A DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK ISSUE IN WHICH EITHER THE WELD BREAKS OR IN MORE SEVERE SITUATIONS, THE WELD ACTUALLY PULLS OFF THE DOOR REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR TO FIX IT. THE SOLUTION WAS TO ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN EXTENDING THE WARRANTY TO 5 YRS, 10...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

AFTER CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SOMETIME EARLY 2009 AND WHILE IT WAS PROPPED UP ON METAL RAMP, MY DAUGHTER PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE APPLIED SOME GAS, IT INSTANTLY TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED IN REVERSE. THE CAR TRAVELED APPROX 40 FEET BACKING INTO A DITCH WHICH A...

Mar 8, 2010 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN AND STAY IN ONE POSITION . HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL IT SNOWED AND THE SALT ON THE ROADS MADE THE STEERING INTERMIATE SHAFT CORRODE. THE DEALER WAS CONTAC...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2004. IN ABOUT LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009 I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING IT. IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED IT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2004. IN ABOUT LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2009 I NOTICED A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING IT. IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED IT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ...

Mar 6, 2010 Structure 87,652 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND IT DOESN'T WORK EVEN MANUALLY. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 114,685 mi

SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I WAS ALMOST AT A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. MY VAN SHOT OFF! IT ACCELERATED VERY RAPIDLY. I PRESSED THE BRAKE. THEY DID NOT ENGAGE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AGAIN. THEY...

Mar 6, 2010 Structure 87,652 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND IT DOESN'T WORK EVEN MANUALLY. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 114,685 mi

SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I WAS ALMOST AT A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. MY VAN SHOT OFF! IT ACCELERATED VERY RAPIDLY. I PRESSED THE BRAKE. THEY DID NOT ENGAGE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AGAIN. THEY...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 98,785 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. ON 3/4/10 AT 1030 AM, I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON BROKEN LAND PKWY. AS I COMPLETED A FULL STOP, MY SIENNA TRIED TO ACCELERATE WHILE MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE LURCHED BUT DID NOT STALL OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON MY WAY. DURING ...

Mar 5, 2010 Electrical System 98,785 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. ON 3/4/10 AT 1030 AM, I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON BROKEN LAND PKWY. AS I COMPLETED A FULL STOP, MY SIENNA TRIED TO ACCELERATE WHILE MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE LURCHED BUT DID NOT STALL OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON MY WAY. DURING ...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,000 mi

3-5-10 AT ABOUT 11:39AM I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY CONDOMINIUM WHEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND JUMPED THE PARKING STOP AND HIT A CEMENT WALL. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR AND THEY DID NOT WORK. I HAD NEW BRAKE PADS ON 3-1-10 AND MY CAR SERVICED....

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 98,785 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. ON 3/4/10 AT 1030 AM, I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON BROKEN LAND PKWY. AS I COMPLETED A FULL STOP, MY SIENNA TRIED TO ACCELERATE WHILE MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE LURCHED BUT DID NOT STALL OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON MY WAY. DURING ...

Mar 5, 2010 Electrical System 98,785 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. ON 3/4/10 AT 1030 AM, I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON BROKEN LAND PKWY. AS I COMPLETED A FULL STOP, MY SIENNA TRIED TO ACCELERATE WHILE MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE LURCHED BUT DID NOT STALL OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON MY WAY. DURING ...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,000 mi

3-5-10 AT ABOUT 11:39AM I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY CONDOMINIUM WHEN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND JUMPED THE PARKING STOP AND HIT A CEMENT WALL. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR AND THEY DID NOT WORK. I HAD NEW BRAKE PADS ON 3-1-10 AND MY CAR SERVICED....

Mar 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURES. DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AS CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WAS JAMMED SHUT SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOTOR UNIT AT A COST OF $1,700. SERVICE DEPT DISCONNECTED MOTOR UNIT SO THAT DOOR WOU...

Mar 4, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURES. DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AS CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WAS JAMMED SHUT SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOTOR UNIT AT A COST OF $1,700. SERVICE DEPT DISCONNECTED MOTOR UNIT SO THAT DOOR WOU...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA. IT'S THE MOST DANGEROUS CAR I EVER HAD, WHENEVER I SLOW DOWN AND TEND TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR HESITATE TO GO FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY. I TOOK IT TWICE TO THE DEALER BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, THE THIRD TIME I WENT BACK THEY DENIED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS SPEC...

Mar 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURES. DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AS CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WAS JAMMED SHUT SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOTOR UNIT AT A COST OF $1,700. SERVICE DEPT DISCONNECTED MOTOR UNIT SO THAT DOOR WOU...

Mar 4, 2010 Structure 74,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILURES. DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AS CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WAS JAMMED SHUT SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOTOR UNIT AT A COST OF $1,700. SERVICE DEPT DISCONNECTED MOTOR UNIT SO THAT DOOR WOU...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA. IT'S THE MOST DANGEROUS CAR I EVER HAD, WHENEVER I SLOW DOWN AND TEND TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR HESITATE TO GO FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY. I TOOK IT TWICE TO THE DEALER BUT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, THE THIRD TIME I WENT BACK THEY DENIED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS SPEC...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 88,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OUT MY DRIVEWAY. ALTHOUGH THE DOOR COMPLETELY FELL TO THE GROUND AND MY TWO CHILDREN, AGES 5 AND 6 WERE PRESENT, NOBODY WAS HURT IN THE INCIDENT. I AM THANKFUL IT HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING SLOWLY. ODDL...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 83,650 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS MOTORIZED. A FEW DAYS AGO, SOMETHING WITHIN THE MOTOR THAT OPENS THE DOOR BROKE. IF IT HAD BEEN A CASE OF THE MOTOR WEARING OUT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE WITH IT, BUT WHEN IT BROKE, IT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM OPENING MORE THAN 3 INCHES...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE SET SPEED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECREASED IN SPEED THE SENSORS DETECTED ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHING. THE CONTACT SWITCHED LANES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO ACCELERATE...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 88,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OUT MY DRIVEWAY. ALTHOUGH THE DOOR COMPLETELY FELL TO THE GROUND AND MY TWO CHILDREN, AGES 5 AND 6 WERE PRESENT, NOBODY WAS HURT IN THE INCIDENT. I AM THANKFUL IT HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING SLOWLY. ODDL...

Mar 3, 2010 Structure 83,650 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS MOTORIZED. A FEW DAYS AGO, SOMETHING WITHIN THE MOTOR THAT OPENS THE DOOR BROKE. IF IT HAD BEEN A CASE OF THE MOTOR WEARING OUT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE WITH IT, BUT WHEN IT BROKE, IT PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM OPENING MORE THAN 3 INCHES...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE SET SPEED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECREASED IN SPEED THE SENSORS DETECTED ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHING. THE CONTACT SWITCHED LANES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO ACCELERATE...

Mar 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 111,224 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN MY RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE KEY FOB, BUTTON ON THE B-PILLAR, OR BUTTON ON THE DRIVER OVERHEAD CONSOLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL TEMPERATURES. FOR NOW, I CAN OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT GET...

Mar 2, 2010 Structure 111,224 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN MY RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE KEY FOB, BUTTON ON THE B-PILLAR, OR BUTTON ON THE DRIVER OVERHEAD CONSOLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL TEMPERATURES. FOR NOW, I CAN OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT GET...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. WHEN RELEASING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THE FAILU...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK AT 60 MPH OR WHEN I WAS TURNING ON A LONG FREEWAY ON RAMP GOING ABOUT 30-35, THE VAN WOULD ACCELERATE WHEN I DID NOT WANT IT TO. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 111,224 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN MY RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE KEY FOB, BUTTON ON THE B-PILLAR, OR BUTTON ON THE DRIVER OVERHEAD CONSOLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL TEMPERATURES. FOR NOW, I CAN OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT GET...

Mar 2, 2010 Structure 111,224 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN MY RIGHT REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE KEY FOB, BUTTON ON THE B-PILLAR, OR BUTTON ON THE DRIVER OVERHEAD CONSOLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL TEMPERATURES. FOR NOW, I CAN OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT GET...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. WHEN RELEASING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THE FAILU...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK AT 60 MPH OR WHEN I WAS TURNING ON A LONG FREEWAY ON RAMP GOING ABOUT 30-35, THE VAN WOULD ACCELERATE WHEN I DID NOT WANT IT TO. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 48,649 mi

1. EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON PEEBLES RD IN ALLISON PARK, PA IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA, SIENNA. AFTER MY WIFE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITH DUNCAN AVENUE THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY WIFE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHORT AND THAT PERSON'S BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT...

Mar 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 48,649 mi

1. EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON PEEBLES RD IN ALLISON PARK, PA IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA, SIENNA. AFTER MY WIFE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITH DUNCAN AVENUE THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY WIFE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHORT AND THAT PERSON'S BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT...

Feb 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

I DROVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HOWEVER, I HAD AN INCIDENT SIMILAR TO THE GAS ACCELERATION. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST YEAR, WHERE I WAS IN MCDONALD PARKING LOT. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO PARK, SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED (ABOUT ...

Feb 27, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK PARTIALLY OPEN. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT WITH THE REMOTE RESULTED IN TWO CABLES SNAPPING AND THE POWER DOOR MOTOR BREAKING INTO SEVERAL PIECES. WHEN I REMOVED THE INSIDE PANEL, SEVERAL BROKEN PARTS FELL OUT. THE DEALER CHARGES APPROXIMATELY $1800. *TR

Feb 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

I DROVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HOWEVER, I HAD AN INCIDENT SIMILAR TO THE GAS ACCELERATION. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST YEAR, WHERE I WAS IN MCDONALD PARKING LOT. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO PARK, SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED (ABOUT ...

Feb 27, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR STUCK PARTIALLY OPEN. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT WITH THE REMOTE RESULTED IN TWO CABLES SNAPPING AND THE POWER DOOR MOTOR BREAKING INTO SEVERAL PIECES. WHEN I REMOVED THE INSIDE PANEL, SEVERAL BROKEN PARTS FELL OUT. THE DEALER CHARGES APPROXIMATELY $1800. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I PURCHASED IT AUG, 2009 AND 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY AFTER PULLING MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. I FRANTICALLY STOMPED ON THE PEDAL AND APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS PASSED UNTIL THE ENGINE DECREASED R.P.M. ADMITT...

Feb 26, 2010 Structure 101,000 mi

POWER DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. ONE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EVEN MANUALLY. THE DEALER TELLS ME THE HINGE IS BROKEN. THE VAN IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO GARAGE KEPT. TOYOTA WILL FIX THE DOORS FOR 2,000 A DOOR. IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I PURCHASED IT AUG, 2009 AND 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY AFTER PULLING MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. I FRANTICALLY STOMPED ON THE PEDAL AND APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS PASSED UNTIL THE ENGINE DECREASED R.P.M. ADMITT...

Feb 26, 2010 Structure 101,000 mi

POWER DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. ONE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EVEN MANUALLY. THE DEALER TELLS ME THE HINGE IS BROKEN. THE VAN IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO GARAGE KEPT. TOYOTA WILL FIX THE DOORS FOR 2,000 A DOOR. IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

IN MAY OF 2008, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA INTO THE GARAGE. I WAS IDLING WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. I WAS STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND COULD NOT STOP. I CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR OF THE GARAGE AND HIT A TREE WHICH RIPPED THE RIGHT TIRE AND AXLE FROM THE DRIVE ...

Feb 25, 2010 Structure 130,334 mi

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS CABLES HAVE SNAPPED AND I CAN NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AT ALL! THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS MANUALLY. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 130,334 mi

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS CABLES HAVE SNAPPED AND I CAN NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AT ALL! THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS MANUALLY. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

IN MAY OF 2008, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA INTO THE GARAGE. I WAS IDLING WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. I WAS STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND COULD NOT STOP. I CRASHED THROUGH THE REAR OF THE GARAGE AND HIT A TREE WHICH RIPPED THE RIGHT TIRE AND AXLE FROM THE DRIVE ...

Feb 25, 2010 Structure 130,334 mi

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS CABLES HAVE SNAPPED AND I CAN NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AT ALL! THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS MANUALLY. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 130,334 mi

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS CABLES HAVE SNAPPED AND I CAN NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AT ALL! THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS MANUALLY. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Structure 40,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

THE WELD THAT SECURES THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL TO THE DRIVER DOOR IS FAILING ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE. I GET THE DREADED POPPING NOISES WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE DOOR CHECK IS THE DEVICE THAT HOLDS THE DOOR OPEN HALFWAY OR FULLY OPEN. THIS DEVICE PROVIDES RESISTANCE SO THE DOOR DOE...

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 111,000 mi

THE WELD THAT SECURES THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL TO THE DRIVER DOOR IS FAILING ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE. I GET THE DREADED POPPING NOISES WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE DOOR CHECK IS THE DEVICE THAT HOLDS THE DOOR OPEN HALFWAY OR FULLY OPEN. THIS DEVICE PROVIDES RESISTANCE SO THE DOOR DOE...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 121,663 mi

1. TOYOTA SIENNA CE DRIVER'S DOOR WELDED PART (INSIDE DOOR) SNAP OFF CAUSING LOUD THUD SOUND WHEN OPENING & CLOSING THE DOOR. I FOUND OUT IN THE INTERNET THAT BEFORE THERE WAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT BUT TOYOTA DID NOT ORDER A RECALL & NOW THEY WANT ME FIX IT IN A SHOP AT MY OWN EXPENSE. 2. S...

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 121,663 mi

1. TOYOTA SIENNA CE DRIVER'S DOOR WELDED PART (INSIDE DOOR) SNAP OFF CAUSING LOUD THUD SOUND WHEN OPENING & CLOSING THE DOOR. I FOUND OUT IN THE INTERNET THAT BEFORE THERE WAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT BUT TOYOTA DID NOT ORDER A RECALL & NOW THEY WANT ME FIX IT IN A SHOP AT MY OWN EXPENSE. 2. S...

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 80,600 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHIN ONE YEAR, BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE FIRST (PASSENGER SIDE) LOCKING SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN INABILITY TO USE AUTOMATIC (MOTORIZED) CLOSING SYSTEM SECOND (DRIVER'S SIDE) FAILED ON 2/11/10. DOOR CABLE GOT JAMMED IN CENTER HINGE, RESULTING IN I...

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,600 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHIN ONE YEAR, BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE FIRST (PASSENGER SIDE) LOCKING SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN INABILITY TO USE AUTOMATIC (MOTORIZED) CLOSING SYSTEM SECOND (DRIVER'S SIDE) FAILED ON 2/11/10. DOOR CABLE GOT JAMMED IN CENTER HINGE, RESULTING IN I...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30 mi

OUR FAMILY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD AND HAD COUNTLESS ISSUES WITH IT . THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUE WAS - RANDOM UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION RESPONSES. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA CANADA & JAPAN IN 2003. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY 100% NO DOUBT IN MY MIND, OR MY WIFE'S MIND, THAT THE TOYOTA PRODUCT ...

Feb 24, 2010 Traction Control System 56,000 mi

AT ANY SPEED THE TRACTION CONTROL/ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BREAKS TO START PUMPING AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES DURING OUR TRIP, EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS SUCH AS 55 MPH, WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A COLLISION IF SOMEONE WAS DRIVING BEHIND ...

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

THE WELD THAT SECURES THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL TO THE DRIVER DOOR IS FAILING ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE. I GET THE DREADED POPPING NOISES WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE DOOR CHECK IS THE DEVICE THAT HOLDS THE DOOR OPEN HALFWAY OR FULLY OPEN. THIS DEVICE PROVIDES RESISTANCE SO THE DOOR DOE...

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 111,000 mi

THE WELD THAT SECURES THE DOOR CHECK MOUNTING PANEL TO THE DRIVER DOOR IS FAILING ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE. I GET THE DREADED POPPING NOISES WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE DOOR CHECK IS THE DEVICE THAT HOLDS THE DOOR OPEN HALFWAY OR FULLY OPEN. THIS DEVICE PROVIDES RESISTANCE SO THE DOOR DOE...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 121,663 mi

1. TOYOTA SIENNA CE DRIVER'S DOOR WELDED PART (INSIDE DOOR) SNAP OFF CAUSING LOUD THUD SOUND WHEN OPENING & CLOSING THE DOOR. I FOUND OUT IN THE INTERNET THAT BEFORE THERE WAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT BUT TOYOTA DID NOT ORDER A RECALL & NOW THEY WANT ME FIX IT IN A SHOP AT MY OWN EXPENSE. 2. S...

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 121,663 mi

1. TOYOTA SIENNA CE DRIVER'S DOOR WELDED PART (INSIDE DOOR) SNAP OFF CAUSING LOUD THUD SOUND WHEN OPENING & CLOSING THE DOOR. I FOUND OUT IN THE INTERNET THAT BEFORE THERE WAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT BUT TOYOTA DID NOT ORDER A RECALL & NOW THEY WANT ME FIX IT IN A SHOP AT MY OWN EXPENSE. 2. S...

Feb 24, 2010 Structure 80,600 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHIN ONE YEAR, BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE FIRST (PASSENGER SIDE) LOCKING SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN INABILITY TO USE AUTOMATIC (MOTORIZED) CLOSING SYSTEM SECOND (DRIVER'S SIDE) FAILED ON 2/11/10. DOOR CABLE GOT JAMMED IN CENTER HINGE, RESULTING IN I...

Feb 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,600 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHIN ONE YEAR, BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE FIRST (PASSENGER SIDE) LOCKING SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN INABILITY TO USE AUTOMATIC (MOTORIZED) CLOSING SYSTEM SECOND (DRIVER'S SIDE) FAILED ON 2/11/10. DOOR CABLE GOT JAMMED IN CENTER HINGE, RESULTING IN I...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30 mi

OUR FAMILY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD AND HAD COUNTLESS ISSUES WITH IT . THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUE WAS - RANDOM UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION RESPONSES. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA CANADA & JAPAN IN 2003. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY 100% NO DOUBT IN MY MIND, OR MY WIFE'S MIND, THAT THE TOYOTA PRODUCT ...

Feb 24, 2010 Traction Control System 56,000 mi

AT ANY SPEED THE TRACTION CONTROL/ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BREAKS TO START PUMPING AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES DURING OUR TRIP, EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS SUCH AS 55 MPH, WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A COLLISION IF SOMEONE WAS DRIVING BEHIND ...

Feb 23, 2010 Steering 68,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2004 FROM PHILLIPS TOYOTA IN LEESBURG FL. THREE TO FOUR WEEKS AGO, WE STARTED NOTICING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING WHEN FIRST STARTING IN THE MORNING. IT FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS JUMPING BETWEEN WORKING AND NOT WORKING WITH NO WARNING ...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES. I SUDDENLY AND INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS NOT TOTAL LOSS--THAT I COULD HAVE HANDLED, BUT IT WOULD COME AND GO, EVEN WITHIN A SINGLE TURN. WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL, I COULD NOT PREDICT HOW THE CAR WOULD RESPOND. NO ACCIDENT, FORTUNAT...

Feb 23, 2010 Steering 68,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2004 FROM PHILLIPS TOYOTA IN LEESBURG FL. THREE TO FOUR WEEKS AGO, WE STARTED NOTICING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING WHEN FIRST STARTING IN THE MORNING. IT FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING IS JUMPING BETWEEN WORKING AND NOT WORKING WITH NO WARNING ...

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES. I SUDDENLY AND INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS NOT TOTAL LOSS--THAT I COULD HAVE HANDLED, BUT IT WOULD COME AND GO, EVEN WITHIN A SINGLE TURN. WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL, I COULD NOT PREDICT HOW THE CAR WOULD RESPOND. NO ACCIDENT, FORTUNAT...

Feb 22, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FA...

Feb 22, 2010 Structure 78,500 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MINIVAN DOORS SINCE PURCHASE IN 2004. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT EVERY WINTER, ONLY OPENING AFTER CAR WARMS UP FOR 20-30 MINUTES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE AFTER 3 YEARS AND NEEDED REPAIR. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE REQUIRING USE OF BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED UNT...

Feb 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,500 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MINIVAN DOORS SINCE PURCHASE IN 2004. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT EVERY WINTER, ONLY OPENING AFTER CAR WARMS UP FOR 20-30 MINUTES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE AFTER 3 YEARS AND NEEDED REPAIR. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE REQUIRING USE OF BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED UNT...

Feb 22, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FA...

Feb 22, 2010 Structure 78,500 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MINIVAN DOORS SINCE PURCHASE IN 2004. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT EVERY WINTER, ONLY OPENING AFTER CAR WARMS UP FOR 20-30 MINUTES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE AFTER 3 YEARS AND NEEDED REPAIR. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE REQUIRING USE OF BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED UNT...

Feb 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 78,500 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MINIVAN DOORS SINCE PURCHASE IN 2004. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT EVERY WINTER, ONLY OPENING AFTER CAR WARMS UP FOR 20-30 MINUTES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE AFTER 3 YEARS AND NEEDED REPAIR. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE REQUIRING USE OF BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED UNT...

Feb 21, 2010 Tires 70,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Tires 70,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 70,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, SLOW LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT NOTED, AND 2 ENGINE THERMOSTATS REPLACED BEFORE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS DISCOVERED. WHILE OWNER WAS INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO A TSB AND A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPLACE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, SLOW LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT NOTED, AND 2 ENGINE THERMOSTATS REPLACED BEFORE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS DISCOVERED. WHILE OWNER WAS INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO A TSB AND A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPLACE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND SURGE. THE DRIVER APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN....

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 73,099 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED PRIOR THE FAILURE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, SLOW LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT NOTED, AND 2 ENGINE THERMOSTATS REPLACED BEFORE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS DISCOVERED. WHILE OWNER WAS INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO A TSB AND A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPLACE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, SLOW LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT NOTED, AND 2 ENGINE THERMOSTATS REPLACED BEFORE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS DISCOVERED. WHILE OWNER WAS INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO A TSB AND A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPLACE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND SURGE. THE DRIVER APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN....

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 73,099 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED PRIOR THE FAILURE ...

Feb 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 12,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE WOULD NOT OPERATE.THE OPENING CABLE HAD FRAYED. THE TOYOTA DEALER WANTED $1,700. TO REPAIR THIS WHICH IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A PROBLEM I DIDN'T CAUSE. THE DEALER CUT THE CABLE AND IT NOW WORKS MANUALLY BUT I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS I...

Feb 17, 2010 Structure 12,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE WOULD NOT OPERATE.THE OPENING CABLE HAD FRAYED. THE TOYOTA DEALER WANTED $1,700. TO REPAIR THIS WHICH IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A PROBLEM I DIDN'T CAUSE. THE DEALER CUT THE CABLE AND IT NOW WORKS MANUALLY BUT I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS I...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 30,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO INTERNAL LEAK OF FLUID INTO RACK. MADE HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKING NOISE AND FLUID WOULD SLOWLY LEAK (INTERNAL, COULD NOT FIND EXTERNAL LEAK) FIRST OCCURRED AROUND 11/08 AND REPAIRED FIRST UNDER WARRANTY ON 3/09 AT 34,749 MILES. NOW HAS OCCURRED AGAIN AT 80,000 MILES . *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

FLOOR MAT ENTRAPMENT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Structure

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE PERIODICALLY - THEY WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE. PEOPLE INSIDE CAN'T GET OUT WITHOUT CLIMBING OVER FRONT OR BACK SEATS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR SENSES THAT DOORS ARE OPEN AND LOUD BEEP SOUNDS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY TO RESOLVE THIS AT THE TIME. TH...

Feb 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 12,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE WOULD NOT OPERATE.THE OPENING CABLE HAD FRAYED. THE TOYOTA DEALER WANTED $1,700. TO REPAIR THIS WHICH IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A PROBLEM I DIDN'T CAUSE. THE DEALER CUT THE CABLE AND IT NOW WORKS MANUALLY BUT I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS I...

Feb 17, 2010 Structure 12,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE WOULD NOT OPERATE.THE OPENING CABLE HAD FRAYED. THE TOYOTA DEALER WANTED $1,700. TO REPAIR THIS WHICH IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A PROBLEM I DIDN'T CAUSE. THE DEALER CUT THE CABLE AND IT NOW WORKS MANUALLY BUT I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS I...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 30,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO INTERNAL LEAK OF FLUID INTO RACK. MADE HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKING NOISE AND FLUID WOULD SLOWLY LEAK (INTERNAL, COULD NOT FIND EXTERNAL LEAK) FIRST OCCURRED AROUND 11/08 AND REPAIRED FIRST UNDER WARRANTY ON 3/09 AT 34,749 MILES. NOW HAS OCCURRED AGAIN AT 80,000 MILES . *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

FLOOR MAT ENTRAPMENT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Structure

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE PERIODICALLY - THEY WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE. PEOPLE INSIDE CAN'T GET OUT WITHOUT CLIMBING OVER FRONT OR BACK SEATS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR SENSES THAT DOORS ARE OPEN AND LOUD BEEP SOUNDS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY TO RESOLVE THIS AT THE TIME. TH...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,083 mi

UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT OUR LOCAL PIZZA SHOP IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, OUR TOYOTA SIENNA ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND HIT THE BRICK BUILDING 10 FEET AWAY. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES BUT DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND A WINDOW IN THE PIZZA SHOP WERE SIGNIFICANT. THE CAR WA...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

MY AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON MY SIENNA TOYOTA VAN. I HAD MY MECHANIC UNPLUG IT. I DID NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE BUT CAN NO LONGER USE AC. ON LINE, I FOUND MANY OTHER SIENNA 2004 OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SOME HAD CARS STOPPING. TOYOTA NEVER ISSUED A RECALL BUT DID A BULLETIN. THE COST IS TR...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,083 mi

UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT OUR LOCAL PIZZA SHOP IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, OUR TOYOTA SIENNA ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND HIT THE BRICK BUILDING 10 FEET AWAY. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES BUT DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND A WINDOW IN THE PIZZA SHOP WERE SIGNIFICANT. THE CAR WA...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

MY AIR CONDITIONING FAILED ON MY SIENNA TOYOTA VAN. I HAD MY MECHANIC UNPLUG IT. I DID NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE BUT CAN NO LONGER USE AC. ON LINE, I FOUND MANY OTHER SIENNA 2004 OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SOME HAD CARS STOPPING. TOYOTA NEVER ISSUED A RECALL BUT DID A BULLETIN. THE COST IS TR...

Feb 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 90,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION RELATED TO THE ABS VSC COMPUTER CONTROL. THE CAR WOULD GET UP TO ABOUT 6 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN THE VSC LIGHT AND WARNING BELL WOULD COME ON. YOU COULD FEEL THE BRAKES TRYING TO LOCK UP THE VEHICLE AND BRING IT TO A STOP. MY WIFE WAS FIXING TO GET ...

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

YET ANOTHER OF THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA. OURS GOT STUCK ABOUT HALF WAY OPEN. COULD OPEN THE REST OF THE WAY, BUT WOULD NOT CLOSE. ENDED UP COSTING $3000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 66,000 mi

IM WRITING ABOUT MY SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS SUMMER. I LIVE IN A CLIMATE WHERE IT IS BELOW FREEZING FOUR MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR. THE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE THE TEMPERATURE HAS DROP WHERE THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS HAVE FROZE SHUT AND I CO...

Feb 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 90,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION RELATED TO THE ABS VSC COMPUTER CONTROL. THE CAR WOULD GET UP TO ABOUT 6 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN THE VSC LIGHT AND WARNING BELL WOULD COME ON. YOU COULD FEEL THE BRAKES TRYING TO LOCK UP THE VEHICLE AND BRING IT TO A STOP. MY WIFE WAS FIXING TO GET ...

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

YET ANOTHER OF THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA. OURS GOT STUCK ABOUT HALF WAY OPEN. COULD OPEN THE REST OF THE WAY, BUT WOULD NOT CLOSE. ENDED UP COSTING $3000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 66,000 mi

IM WRITING ABOUT MY SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS SUMMER. I LIVE IN A CLIMATE WHERE IT IS BELOW FREEZING FOUR MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR. THE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE THE TEMPERATURE HAS DROP WHERE THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS HAVE FROZE SHUT AND I CO...

Feb 12, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED SHUT. TOYOTA IS OFFERING TO FIX WITH A NEW REDESIGNED MOTOR FOR $3,000. IF TOYOTA REDESIGNED THE MOTOR THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. TOYOTA NEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS THEY ISSUED A TSB ON THIS EXACT PROBLEM WHICH ONLY COVERED VEHIC...

Feb 12, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED SHUT. TOYOTA IS OFFERING TO FIX WITH A NEW REDESIGNED MOTOR FOR $3,000. IF TOYOTA REDESIGNED THE MOTOR THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. TOYOTA NEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS THEY ISSUED A TSB ON THIS EXACT PROBLEM WHICH ONLY COVERED VEHIC...

Feb 11, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE PASSENGER RIGHT POWER SLIDER DOOR HAS STOPPED WORKING ABRUPTLY ON 1/1/2010 WHILE DRIVING. THE DAUGHTER WAS SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR. DEALER QUOTE IS 1400 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE PASSENGER RIGHT POWER SLIDER DOOR HAS STOPPED WORKING ABRUPTLY ON 1/1/2010 WHILE DRIVING. THE DAUGHTER WAS SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR. DEALER QUOTE IS 1400 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 44,814 mi

PASSENGER SIDE, AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. CAN NOT CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. WENT TO DEALER ... DEALER MENTIONED THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY WILL FIX IT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36K MILES ... PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBL...

Feb 10, 2010 Structure 44,814 mi

PASSENGER SIDE, AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. CAN NOT CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. WENT TO DEALER ... DEALER MENTIONED THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY WILL FIX IT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36K MILES ... PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBL...

Feb 10, 2010 Structure 84,500 mi

CRACK DEVELOPED ON DASH IN AN AREA BETWEEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO. THIS IS AN AREA NOT EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS (SUN, HEAT, ETC.). VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND MAINTAINED AND WOULD NOT BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO A CRACK. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 44,814 mi

PASSENGER SIDE, AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. CAN NOT CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. WENT TO DEALER ... DEALER MENTIONED THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY WILL FIX IT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36K MILES ... PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBL...

Feb 10, 2010 Structure 44,814 mi

PASSENGER SIDE, AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. CAN NOT CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. WENT TO DEALER ... DEALER MENTIONED THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY WILL FIX IT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36K MILES ... PROBLEM WAS CAUSED DUE TO THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBL...

Feb 10, 2010 Structure 84,500 mi

CRACK DEVELOPED ON DASH IN AN AREA BETWEEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO. THIS IS AN AREA NOT EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS (SUN, HEAT, ETC.). VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND MAINTAINED AND WOULD NOT BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO A CRACK. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Steering 51,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY (STIFFNESS, LACK OF RESPONSIVENESS) IN THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION BY MY DEALERSHIP REVEALED THAT BOTH THE STEERING RACK AND PINION AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MINIVAN HAS ONLY 51,000 MIL...

Feb 9, 2010 Steering 51,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY (STIFFNESS, LACK OF RESPONSIVENESS) IN THE POWER STEERING OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION BY MY DEALERSHIP REVEALED THAT BOTH THE STEERING RACK AND PINION AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MINIVAN HAS ONLY 51,000 MIL...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD, 109,000, WITH BRIDGESTONE RFT SNOW TIRES. AT 15-20 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, I TRIED TO STOP QUICKLY FOR A DOG STROLLING IN FRONT OF US. THE VAN SLIGHTLY SLOWED, THE DOG WADDLED OUT OF THE WAY AND WE CAME TO A ROLLING, GRADUAL STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD, 109,000, WITH BRIDGESTONE RFT SNOW TIRES. AT 15-20 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, I TRIED TO STOP QUICKLY FOR A DOG STROLLING IN FRONT OF US. THE VAN SLIGHTLY SLOWED, THE DOG WADDLED OUT OF THE WAY AND WE CAME TO A ROLLING, GRADUAL STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ...

Feb 7, 2010 Seat Belts 98,915 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NOT EASILY RELEASED *TW

Feb 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,486 mi

I SUSPECT THE CRUISE CONTROL OF MY 2004 MINIVAN TOYOTA SIENNA CE HAS SIMILAR ISSUE FOUND IN RECENT PRIUS REPORTS. 1. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS USED ON UPHILL ROAD CONDITIONS 2. THE SPEED CAN BE ACCELERATED TO OVER 5 MILES/HR MORE THAN THE CRUISE CONTROL SETTING. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN I SET THE SPEED T...

Feb 7, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OTHER SIENNA OWNERS HAVE, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING POWER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, NOT BY POWER OR MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS NOTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE BY TOYOTA. HAVING 2 YOUNG CHILDREN R...

Feb 7, 2010 Seat Belts 98,915 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NOT EASILY RELEASED *TW

Feb 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,486 mi

I SUSPECT THE CRUISE CONTROL OF MY 2004 MINIVAN TOYOTA SIENNA CE HAS SIMILAR ISSUE FOUND IN RECENT PRIUS REPORTS. 1. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS USED ON UPHILL ROAD CONDITIONS 2. THE SPEED CAN BE ACCELERATED TO OVER 5 MILES/HR MORE THAN THE CRUISE CONTROL SETTING. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN I SET THE SPEED T...

Feb 7, 2010 Structure 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OTHER SIENNA OWNERS HAVE, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING POWER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, NOT BY POWER OR MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS NOTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE BY TOYOTA. HAVING 2 YOUNG CHILDREN R...

Feb 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. SOMETIMES ITS OPENS AT THE END OF THE CLOSE CYCLE OR WORSE YET, CLOSES AT THE END OF THE OPEN CYCLE. I EXPERIENCED 3 INCIDENTS WHERE MY CHILDREN'S HANDS WERE ALMOST CRUSHED BY THE DOOR WHICH WAS EXPECTED TO STAY OPEN....

Feb 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. SOMETIMES ITS OPENS AT THE END OF THE CLOSE CYCLE OR WORSE YET, CLOSES AT THE END OF THE OPEN CYCLE. I EXPERIENCED 3 INCIDENTS WHERE MY CHILDREN'S HANDS WERE ALMOST CRUSHED BY THE DOOR WHICH WAS EXPECTED TO STAY OPEN....

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION UP TO 50 MPH. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND KICKED THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND IT RESUMED THE ORIGINAL POSITION. HE TOOK ...

Feb 4, 2010 Tires 64,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH TPMS DOES NOT FUNCTION. I HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT THE LIGHT DIDN'T GO OFF. CANNOT RELY ON THIS MONITORING SYSTEM.*TR

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

THE TRUNK GATE OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT OPEN FULLY AND SOMETIMES GOES DOWN DURING COLD WEATHER. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR SEIZED ON AUGUST 17, 2009. STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. WENT TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS FOURTH ONE THEY HAD SEEN IN A WEEK. WAS TOLD WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED PRIOR MONTH. WOULD COST OVER $1000.00 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 38,914 mi

DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR AND CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: RECENTLY, A CABLE THAT ALLOWS THE SIDE DOOR(S) OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS VERY WELL COULD HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE A PERSON WAS STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE, CREATING A SERIOUS INJURY. WITH THE CAB...

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 38,914 mi

DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR AND CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: RECENTLY, A CABLE THAT ALLOWS THE SIDE DOOR(S) OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS VERY WELL COULD HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE A PERSON WAS STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE, CREATING A SERIOUS INJURY. WITH THE CAB...

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT AUTOMATIC REAR PASSENGER DOOR IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MALFUNCTIONED SUDDENLY, RENDERING IT TOTALLY INOPERABLE. IT WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. THEN IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DEALER GOT IT CLOSED AND SAID IT WOULD BE $2,000 TO REPAIR AND THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSURE ME THAT IT'S CURRENT CLOS...

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER LIFTGATE. ON NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, STARTING ON THE JAN 29,2010, THE LIFT GATE WOULD GO UP AND RATHER THAN STAYING UP, IT START CLOSING. WHEN THIS INITIALLY HAPPENED, I WAS GETTING UNDER THE LIFTGATE AS IT OPENED TO GRAB A BAG AND QUICKLY MOVED OUT OF THE WAY...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION UP TO 50 MPH. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND KICKED THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND IT RESUMED THE ORIGINAL POSITION. HE TOOK ...

Feb 4, 2010 Tires 64,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH TPMS DOES NOT FUNCTION. I HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT THE LIGHT DIDN'T GO OFF. CANNOT RELY ON THIS MONITORING SYSTEM.*TR

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

THE TRUNK GATE OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT OPEN FULLY AND SOMETIMES GOES DOWN DURING COLD WEATHER. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR SEIZED ON AUGUST 17, 2009. STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. WENT TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS FOURTH ONE THEY HAD SEEN IN A WEEK. WAS TOLD WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED PRIOR MONTH. WOULD COST OVER $1000.00 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 38,914 mi

DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR AND CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: RECENTLY, A CABLE THAT ALLOWS THE SIDE DOOR(S) OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS VERY WELL COULD HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE A PERSON WAS STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE, CREATING A SERIOUS INJURY. WITH THE CAB...

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 38,914 mi

DEFECTIVE SLIDING DOOR AND CABLE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: RECENTLY, A CABLE THAT ALLOWS THE SIDE DOOR(S) OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS VERY WELL COULD HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE A PERSON WAS STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE, CREATING A SERIOUS INJURY. WITH THE CAB...

Feb 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT AUTOMATIC REAR PASSENGER DOOR IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MALFUNCTIONED SUDDENLY, RENDERING IT TOTALLY INOPERABLE. IT WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. THEN IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DEALER GOT IT CLOSED AND SAID IT WOULD BE $2,000 TO REPAIR AND THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSURE ME THAT IT'S CURRENT CLOS...

Feb 4, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER LIFTGATE. ON NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, STARTING ON THE JAN 29,2010, THE LIFT GATE WOULD GO UP AND RATHER THAN STAYING UP, IT START CLOSING. WHEN THIS INITIALLY HAPPENED, I WAS GETTING UNDER THE LIFTGATE AS IT OPENED TO GRAB A BAG AND QUICKLY MOVED OUT OF THE WAY...

Feb 3, 2010 Structure 63,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT CRACKED WITH OUT ANY PHYSICAL ACCIDENT TO THE DOOR OR VEHICLE. I THINK TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY THE CALLED ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY UP TO 5YR/100K MILES INSTEAD OF 3/36K WHICH THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO NOTIFY...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED- UNCONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION/DECELERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2004. DEALERSHIP DENIES PROBLEMS. DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROLSYSTEM CAUSES MY CAR TO DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE. WHEN LASER DETECTS NEARBY...

Feb 3, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED- UNCONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION/DECELERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2004. DEALERSHIP DENIES PROBLEMS. DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROLSYSTEM CAUSES MY CAR TO DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE. WHEN LASER DETECTS NEARBY...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

I WROTE TO TOYOTA SEPT. 7, 2007, CONCERNING AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN, FOLLOWING MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE AND FIX IT. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED, IN MY CASE; IT LAGS DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT LAGS WHEN IMMEDIATE ACC...

Feb 3, 2010 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

I WROTE TO TOYOTA SEPT. 7, 2007, CONCERNING AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN, FOLLOWING MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE AND FIX IT. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED, IN MY CASE; IT LAGS DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT LAGS WHEN IMMEDIATE ACC...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 96,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE . WHEN ACCELERATING THE VAN HESITATES. HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR HARDER TO FORCE A HARD DOWNSHIFT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A PREDICTABLE ACCELERATION IS NEEDED SPECIALLY MERGING HIGHWAY. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Structure 63,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT CRACKED WITH OUT ANY PHYSICAL ACCIDENT TO THE DOOR OR VEHICLE. I THINK TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY THE CALLED ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY UP TO 5YR/100K MILES INSTEAD OF 3/36K WHICH THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO NOTIFY...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED- UNCONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION/DECELERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2004. DEALERSHIP DENIES PROBLEMS. DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROLSYSTEM CAUSES MY CAR TO DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE. WHEN LASER DETECTS NEARBY...

Feb 3, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED- UNCONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION/DECELERATION. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2004. DEALERSHIP DENIES PROBLEMS. DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROLSYSTEM CAUSES MY CAR TO DANGEROUSLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE. WHEN LASER DETECTS NEARBY...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

I WROTE TO TOYOTA SEPT. 7, 2007, CONCERNING AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN, FOLLOWING MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE AND FIX IT. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED, IN MY CASE; IT LAGS DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT LAGS WHEN IMMEDIATE ACC...

Feb 3, 2010 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

I WROTE TO TOYOTA SEPT. 7, 2007, CONCERNING AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN, FOLLOWING MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE AND FIX IT. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED, IN MY CASE; IT LAGS DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT LAGS WHEN IMMEDIATE ACC...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 96,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE . WHEN ACCELERATING THE VAN HESITATES. HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR HARDER TO FORCE A HARD DOWNSHIFT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A PREDICTABLE ACCELERATION IS NEEDED SPECIALLY MERGING HIGHWAY. *TR

Feb 2, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Steering 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Structure 119,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN TOUCHY WITH ITS ABILITY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AND TO INDICATE TO THE CAR WHETHER IT IS OPENED OR CLOSED. YESTERDAY, THE DOOR CEASED TO OPERATE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT A CABLE HAS SNAPPED IN THE DOOR AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Feb 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN TOUCHY WITH ITS ABILITY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AND TO INDICATE TO THE CAR WHETHER IT IS OPENED OR CLOSED. YESTERDAY, THE DOOR CEASED TO OPERATE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT A CABLE HAS SNAPPED IN THE DOOR AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Feb 2, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Steering 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING 2 WEEKS AGO ( DURING HEAVY RAIN). I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN, IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST THE POWER STEERING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VAN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. NEXT DAY, MY WIFE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SH...

Feb 2, 2010 Structure 119,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN TOUCHY WITH ITS ABILITY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AND TO INDICATE TO THE CAR WHETHER IT IS OPENED OR CLOSED. YESTERDAY, THE DOOR CEASED TO OPERATE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT A CABLE HAS SNAPPED IN THE DOOR AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Feb 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN TOUCHY WITH ITS ABILITY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AND TO INDICATE TO THE CAR WHETHER IT IS OPENED OR CLOSED. YESTERDAY, THE DOOR CEASED TO OPERATE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT A CABLE HAS SNAPPED IN THE DOOR AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

I HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCE IN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED THAT THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED TOYOTA RECALLS DO NOT INCLUDE THE SIENNA MODEL. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS PARKING MY ROOMMATE'S SIENNA VAN. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT. UNHAP...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

I HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCE IN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED THAT THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED TOYOTA RECALLS DO NOT INCLUDE THE SIENNA MODEL. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS PARKING MY ROOMMATE'S SIENNA VAN. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT. UNHAP...

Jan 28, 2010 Fuel System, Other 1,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH A SLUGGISH ACCELERATOR THAT SUDDENLY "GIVES". I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND NEITHER HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF REPAIRS, CLEANING THE FUEL INJECTORS, REMOVING THE CARPETS, ETC. NOTHING HAS WORKED...

Jan 28, 2010 Fuel System, Other 1,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH A SLUGGISH ACCELERATOR THAT SUDDENLY "GIVES". I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND NEITHER HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF REPAIRS, CLEANING THE FUEL INJECTORS, REMOVING THE CARPETS, ETC. NOTHING HAS WORKED...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,866 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION BANK DRIVE THROUGH AFTER COMPLETING BUSINESS TRANSACTION. AFTER STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR CAR LEAPED FORWARD SUDDENLY GOING OVER A BERMANS CRASHING INTO TWO VEHICLESD AMAGING BOTH MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED*CW

Jan 27, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT DOOR CABLE SNAPPED RENDERING DOOR INOPERABLE AND A SAFETY PINCH POINT. DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN TO ABOUT 3 FEET AND THEN WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN - WINDSHIELD CRACKS IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF IT RECEIVES AN EXTREMELY SMALL (LESS THAN HALF A MILIMETER) STONE CHIP ON THE EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON AS THERE IS AN EXTREMELY SMALL STONE / PEBBLE CHIP, IT WILL CRACK RIGHT AWAY. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN - WINDSHIELD CRACKS IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF IT RECEIVES AN EXTREMELY SMALL (LESS THAN HALF A MILIMETER) STONE CHIP ON THE EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON AS THERE IS AN EXTREMELY SMALL STONE / PEBBLE CHIP, IT WILL CRACK RIGHT AWAY. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,866 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION BANK DRIVE THROUGH AFTER COMPLETING BUSINESS TRANSACTION. AFTER STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR CAR LEAPED FORWARD SUDDENLY GOING OVER A BERMANS CRASHING INTO TWO VEHICLESD AMAGING BOTH MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED*CW

Jan 27, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT DOOR CABLE SNAPPED RENDERING DOOR INOPERABLE AND A SAFETY PINCH POINT. DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN TO ABOUT 3 FEET AND THEN WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN - WINDSHIELD CRACKS IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF IT RECEIVES AN EXTREMELY SMALL (LESS THAN HALF A MILIMETER) STONE CHIP ON THE EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON AS THERE IS AN EXTREMELY SMALL STONE / PEBBLE CHIP, IT WILL CRACK RIGHT AWAY. *CN

Jan 27, 2010 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN - WINDSHIELD CRACKS IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF IT RECEIVES AN EXTREMELY SMALL (LESS THAN HALF A MILIMETER) STONE CHIP ON THE EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS SOON AS THERE IS AN EXTREMELY SMALL STONE / PEBBLE CHIP, IT WILL CRACK RIGHT AWAY. *CN

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH MANUAL LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE USED TO WORK PROPERLY - SUDDENLY ON A COLD WINTER DAY IT STOPS WORKING ANYMORE, CONTACT CAN HEAR A HISS AND THE DOOR FALLS DOWN. CONTACT CAN SEE VISIBLE OIL LEAK AROUND THE GAS STRUT. AFTER THAT, IT'S HEAVY TO OPEN THE DOOR. *T...

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 92,000 mi

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS FAILED RESULTING IN THE DOOR BEING INOPERABLE. NO EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE, JUST NORMAL USE. THE FAILURE, IN THIS CASE THE MOTOR FAILED, RENDERS THE DOOR COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, MEANING IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED...

Jan 26, 2010 Steering 85,000 mi

THE STEERING BINDS DURING TURNS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE OVER TIME TO A POINT THAT IT SEEMS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL, THE WHEEL CATCHES AND TURNS THE VAN REAL QUICKLY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. MY MECHANIC HAS STATED HE NEEDS TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH MANUAL LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE USED TO WORK PROPERLY - SUDDENLY ON A COLD WINTER DAY IT STOPS WORKING ANYMORE, CONTACT CAN HEAR A HISS AND THE DOOR FALLS DOWN. CONTACT CAN SEE VISIBLE OIL LEAK AROUND THE GAS STRUT. AFTER THAT, IT'S HEAVY TO OPEN THE DOOR. *T...

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 92,000 mi

THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS FAILED RESULTING IN THE DOOR BEING INOPERABLE. NO EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE, JUST NORMAL USE. THE FAILURE, IN THIS CASE THE MOTOR FAILED, RENDERS THE DOOR COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, MEANING IT CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED...

Jan 26, 2010 Steering 85,000 mi

THE STEERING BINDS DURING TURNS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE OVER TIME TO A POINT THAT IT SEEMS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL, THE WHEEL CATCHES AND TURNS THE VAN REAL QUICKLY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. MY MECHANIC HAS STATED HE NEEDS TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. *TR

Jan 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ACCUMULATES MOISTURE INSIDE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS AN ESTIMATED REPAIR CHARGE OF $1200 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. MANY TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE...

Jan 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ACCUMULATES MOISTURE INSIDE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS AN ESTIMATED REPAIR CHARGE OF $1200 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. MANY TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE...

Jan 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE RESIDENCE GARAGE. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN INTENDED ACCELERATION. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE LICENSE P...

Jan 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE RESIDENCE GARAGE. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN INTENDED ACCELERATION. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE LICENSE P...

Jan 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 SIENNA FAIL EARLY, CAUSING SAFETY AND USABILITY ISSUES. THE POWER DOOR CABLE WEARS OUT EARLY DUE TO FAULTY COATING ON HE CABLE, FAULTY HINGES AND DOOR FREEZING. ONCE THE CABLE SNAPS, THE DOOR CAN SLIDE OPEN UPON ACCELERATION. DISABLING THE POWER FEATURE ALLOWS ...

Jan 21, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 SIENNA FAIL EARLY, CAUSING SAFETY AND USABILITY ISSUES. THE POWER DOOR CABLE WEARS OUT EARLY DUE TO FAULTY COATING ON HE CABLE, FAULTY HINGES AND DOOR FREEZING. ONCE THE CABLE SNAPS, THE DOOR CAN SLIDE OPEN UPON ACCELERATION. DISABLING THE POWER FEATURE ALLOWS ...

Jan 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,319 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN SHE MADE RIGHT TURNS, THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR. THE WEEK AFTER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE DOOR SHUT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER DIAGN...

Jan 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 SIENNA FAIL EARLY, CAUSING SAFETY AND USABILITY ISSUES. THE POWER DOOR CABLE WEARS OUT EARLY DUE TO FAULTY COATING ON HE CABLE, FAULTY HINGES AND DOOR FREEZING. ONCE THE CABLE SNAPS, THE DOOR CAN SLIDE OPEN UPON ACCELERATION. DISABLING THE POWER FEATURE ALLOWS ...

Jan 21, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON THE 2004 SIENNA FAIL EARLY, CAUSING SAFETY AND USABILITY ISSUES. THE POWER DOOR CABLE WEARS OUT EARLY DUE TO FAULTY COATING ON HE CABLE, FAULTY HINGES AND DOOR FREEZING. ONCE THE CABLE SNAPS, THE DOOR CAN SLIDE OPEN UPON ACCELERATION. DISABLING THE POWER FEATURE ALLOWS ...

Jan 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 75,319 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN SHE MADE RIGHT TURNS, THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR. THE WEEK AFTER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE DOOR SHUT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER DIAGN...

Jan 20, 2010 Structure 106,550 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Structure 106,550 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Jan 17, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. THE DOOR HAS TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. SIENNA IS NO LONGER UNDER THE SECRET WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3000 FOR THE REPAIR. ALSO DOOR WOULD FREEZE EASILY DURING WINTER TIME AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO OPEN. *TR

Jan 17, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. THE DOOR HAS TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. SIENNA IS NO LONGER UNDER THE SECRET WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3000 FOR THE REPAIR. ALSO DOOR WOULD FREEZE EASILY DURING WINTER TIME AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO OPEN. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 124,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA CE THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. SINCE OWNING THE CAR (IT HAS 125,000 MILES ON IT) THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE FROZEN SHUT WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLD. LIVING IN VERMONT, I THOUGHT THAT THIS ISSUE WAS ISOLATED. HOWEVER, WHEN MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF BECAUS...

Jan 16, 2010 Structure 124,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA CE THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. SINCE OWNING THE CAR (IT HAS 125,000 MILES ON IT) THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE FROZEN SHUT WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLD. LIVING IN VERMONT, I THOUGHT THAT THIS ISSUE WAS ISOLATED. HOWEVER, WHEN MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF BECAUS...

Jan 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 124,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA CE THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. SINCE OWNING THE CAR (IT HAS 125,000 MILES ON IT) THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE FROZEN SHUT WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLD. LIVING IN VERMONT, I THOUGHT THAT THIS ISSUE WAS ISOLATED. HOWEVER, WHEN MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF BECAUS...

Jan 16, 2010 Structure 124,600 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA CE THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. SINCE OWNING THE CAR (IT HAS 125,000 MILES ON IT) THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE FROZEN SHUT WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLD. LIVING IN VERMONT, I THOUGHT THAT THIS ISSUE WAS ISOLATED. HOWEVER, WHEN MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF BECAUS...

Jan 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS OF THIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. RIGHT SIDE POWERED DOOR SEIZED. DOOR FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY, AND THEN IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUT AND LOCK. I TOOK THE SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (HEARTLAND TOYOTA, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON) ON 13JAN10, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBL...

Jan 15, 2010 Structure 73,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS OF THIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. RIGHT SIDE POWERED DOOR SEIZED. DOOR FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY, AND THEN IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUT AND LOCK. I TOOK THE SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (HEARTLAND TOYOTA, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON) ON 13JAN10, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBL...

Jan 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS OF THIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. RIGHT SIDE POWERED DOOR SEIZED. DOOR FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY, AND THEN IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUT AND LOCK. I TOOK THE SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (HEARTLAND TOYOTA, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON) ON 13JAN10, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBL...

Jan 15, 2010 Structure 73,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS OF THIS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. RIGHT SIDE POWERED DOOR SEIZED. DOOR FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY, AND THEN IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUT AND LOCK. I TOOK THE SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (HEARTLAND TOYOTA, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON) ON 13JAN10, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBL...

Jan 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND MOTOR OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED QUIT WORKING, BROKEN CABLE. NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN / CLOSE SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 3. HAVING CABLE/MOTOR REPLACED EST COST $1000. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Structure 89,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND MOTOR OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED QUIT WORKING, BROKEN CABLE. NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN / CLOSE SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 3. HAVING CABLE/MOTOR REPLACED EST COST $1000. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND MOTOR OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED QUIT WORKING, BROKEN CABLE. NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN / CLOSE SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 3. HAVING CABLE/MOTOR REPLACED EST COST $1000. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Structure 89,000 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE AND MOTOR OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED QUIT WORKING, BROKEN CABLE. NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN / CLOSE SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 3. HAVING CABLE/MOTOR REPLACED EST COST $1000. *TR

Jan 9, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. I LIVE IN MA AND DURING THE WINTER THE POWER STEERING WILL INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THERE IS NOT POWER STEERING FROM BETWEEN 10 AND 2 O'CLOCK AND THEN IT WILL KICK IN. ALSO IT WILL NOT RETURN TO ZERO ON ITS OWN. TRYING TO MAKE A TURN YOU HAVE TO PUL...

Jan 9, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. I LIVE IN MA AND DURING THE WINTER THE POWER STEERING WILL INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THERE IS NOT POWER STEERING FROM BETWEEN 10 AND 2 O'CLOCK AND THEN IT WILL KICK IN. ALSO IT WILL NOT RETURN TO ZERO ON ITS OWN. TRYING TO MAKE A TURN YOU HAVE TO PUL...

Jan 8, 2010 Fuel System, Other

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE IN 2003. THE DATE THAT I WAS TO PICK UP THE BRAND NEW VAN I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL. WHEN I PICK UP THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL CONCERNING THE GAS TANK WAS MADE. NOW, THE GAS TANK IS LINKING, WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE IN 2003. THE DATE THAT I WAS TO PICK UP THE BRAND NEW VAN I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL. WHEN I PICK UP THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL CONCERNING THE GAS TANK WAS MADE. NOW, THE GAS TANK IS LINKING, WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Fuel System, Other

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE IN 2003. THE DATE THAT I WAS TO PICK UP THE BRAND NEW VAN I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL. WHEN I PICK UP THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL CONCERNING THE GAS TANK WAS MADE. NOW, THE GAS TANK IS LINKING, WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE IN 2003. THE DATE THAT I WAS TO PICK UP THE BRAND NEW VAN I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL. WHEN I PICK UP THE VAN I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL CONCERNING THE GAS TANK WAS MADE. NOW, THE GAS TANK IS LINKING, WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, OR LATCH CLOSED ALL THE WAY. IT OCCURRED DURING A COLD SPELL IN OUR AREA, AND WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET MY INFANT AND MY OTHER CHILDREN IN AND OUT OF THE VAN WHEN BOTH DOO...

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, OR LATCH CLOSED ALL THE WAY. IT OCCURRED DURING A COLD SPELL IN OUR AREA, AND WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET MY INFANT AND MY OTHER CHILDREN IN AND OUT OF THE VAN WHEN BOTH DOO...

Jan 7, 2010 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR FREEZE SHUT OR PARTIALLY OPEN. SOMETIMES I CAN NOT GET THE DOORS OPEN TO GET MY KIDS IN OR OUT IN FREEZING WEATHER. ALSO, THEY FREEZE PARTIALLY OPEN AND WON'T SAFELY LOCK!! *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR FREEZE SHUT OR PARTIALLY OPEN. SOMETIMES I CAN NOT GET THE DOORS OPEN TO GET MY KIDS IN OR OUT IN FREEZING WEATHER. ALSO, THEY FREEZE PARTIALLY OPEN AND WON'T SAFELY LOCK!! *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING AND WOULDN'T SHUT. THIS DOOR ALSO CAME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD TO CHILDREN RIDING IN CAR. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING AND WOULDN'T SHUT. THIS DOOR ALSO CAME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD TO CHILDREN RIDING IN CAR. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

2004 SIENNA XLE POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF. THE POWER SLIDING FUNCTION HAS BEEN A TROUBLESOME ISSUE WITH THIS DOOR FOR OVER 2 YEARS BUT SINCE IT DID NOT START TO FAIL UNTIL JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED TOYOTA INSISTS THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE FOR THEM TO ADDRESS. WE HAVING BEEN USING THIS DO...

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 109,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, OR LATCH CLOSED ALL THE WAY. IT OCCURRED DURING A COLD SPELL IN OUR AREA, AND WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET MY INFANT AND MY OTHER CHILDREN IN AND OUT OF THE VAN WHEN BOTH DOO...

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 109,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, OR LATCH CLOSED ALL THE WAY. IT OCCURRED DURING A COLD SPELL IN OUR AREA, AND WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET MY INFANT AND MY OTHER CHILDREN IN AND OUT OF THE VAN WHEN BOTH DOO...

Jan 7, 2010 Structure

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR FREEZE SHUT OR PARTIALLY OPEN. SOMETIMES I CAN NOT GET THE DOORS OPEN TO GET MY KIDS IN OR OUT IN FREEZING WEATHER. ALSO, THEY FREEZE PARTIALLY OPEN AND WON'T SAFELY LOCK!! *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR FREEZE SHUT OR PARTIALLY OPEN. SOMETIMES I CAN NOT GET THE DOORS OPEN TO GET MY KIDS IN OR OUT IN FREEZING WEATHER. ALSO, THEY FREEZE PARTIALLY OPEN AND WON'T SAFELY LOCK!! *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING AND WOULDN'T SHUT. THIS DOOR ALSO CAME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD TO CHILDREN RIDING IN CAR. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING AND WOULDN'T SHUT. THIS DOOR ALSO CAME OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD TO CHILDREN RIDING IN CAR. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

2004 SIENNA XLE POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF. THE POWER SLIDING FUNCTION HAS BEEN A TROUBLESOME ISSUE WITH THIS DOOR FOR OVER 2 YEARS BUT SINCE IT DID NOT START TO FAIL UNTIL JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED TOYOTA INSISTS THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE FOR THEM TO ADDRESS. WE HAVING BEEN USING THIS DO...

Jan 6, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT HAS TWO POWER SLIDING REAR DOORS THAT USE A CABLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DOORS AND RECENTLY, ONE OF THE CABLES FINALLY SNAPPED, RESULTING IN THE DOOR TO BE UNUSABLE. I AM BEING TOLD BY TOY...

Jan 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT HAS TWO POWER SLIDING REAR DOORS THAT USE A CABLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DOORS AND RECENTLY, ONE OF THE CABLES FINALLY SNAPPED, RESULTING IN THE DOOR TO BE UNUSABLE. I AM BEING TOLD BY TOY...

Jan 6, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT HAS TWO POWER SLIDING REAR DOORS THAT USE A CABLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DOORS AND RECENTLY, ONE OF THE CABLES FINALLY SNAPPED, RESULTING IN THE DOOR TO BE UNUSABLE. I AM BEING TOLD BY TOY...

Jan 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT HAS TWO POWER SLIDING REAR DOORS THAT USE A CABLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DOORS AND RECENTLY, ONE OF THE CABLES FINALLY SNAPPED, RESULTING IN THE DOOR TO BE UNUSABLE. I AM BEING TOLD BY TOY...

Jan 5, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AT ALL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD BE BILLED IF THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ...

Jan 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

2004 SIENNA DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN TO CREAK AND THEN HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING. INSPECTION SHOWED THE WELD BROKE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL TWO WEEKS AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT, AND THE TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULDN'T COVER IT. THEY QUOTED 2,000 TO 2,500 TO FIX IT. THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AT ALL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD BE BILLED IF THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ...

Jan 5, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

2004 SIENNA DRIVER'S DOOR BEGAN TO CREAK AND THEN HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING. INSPECTION SHOWED THE WELD BROKE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL TWO WEEKS AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT, AND THE TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULDN'T COVER IT. THEY QUOTED 2,000 TO 2,500 TO FIX IT. THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM...

Jan 4, 2010 Structure 3,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. EVERY YEAR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING AND THERE IS EVEN SLIGHT PRECIPITATION, MY SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SO I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THEM AT ALL OR EVEN CLOSE THEM COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY. THEY HAVE LUBRICATED THE SEALS BUT IT HAS N...

Jan 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN, PRIMARILY IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES. FIST THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM", THEN WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SHOW IT TO THEM, THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. EVENTUALLY THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FACTORY ENGINEER TO CHECK THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 4, 2010 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN, PRIMARILY IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES. FIST THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM", THEN WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SHOW IT TO THEM, THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. EVENTUALLY THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FACTORY ENGINEER TO CHECK THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 4, 2010 Structure 3,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. EVERY YEAR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING AND THERE IS EVEN SLIGHT PRECIPITATION, MY SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SO I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THEM AT ALL OR EVEN CLOSE THEM COMPLETELY. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY. THEY HAVE LUBRICATED THE SEALS BUT IT HAS N...

Jan 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN, PRIMARILY IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES. FIST THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM", THEN WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SHOW IT TO THEM, THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. EVENTUALLY THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FACTORY ENGINEER TO CHECK THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 4, 2010 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN, PRIMARILY IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES. FIST THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM", THEN WHEN I WAS ABLE TO SHOW IT TO THEM, THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. EVENTUALLY THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FACTORY ENGINEER TO CHECK THE VEHICLE. ...

Jan 2, 2010 Structure 10,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE SLIDING DOORS EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. A COUPLE OF YEARS INTO OWNERSHIP THE CABLE ON THE MOTORIZED DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) BECAME SLIPPED OFF ITS TRACK, MAKING CLOSING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE. THE CABLE HAD TO BE SNAPPED, CONVERTING THE DOOR TO A MANUAL DOO...

Jan 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE SLIDING DOORS EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. A COUPLE OF YEARS INTO OWNERSHIP THE CABLE ON THE MOTORIZED DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) BECAME SLIPPED OFF ITS TRACK, MAKING CLOSING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE. THE CABLE HAD TO BE SNAPPED, CONVERTING THE DOOR TO A MANUAL DOO...

Jan 2, 2010 Structure 10,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE SLIDING DOORS EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. A COUPLE OF YEARS INTO OWNERSHIP THE CABLE ON THE MOTORIZED DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) BECAME SLIPPED OFF ITS TRACK, MAKING CLOSING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE. THE CABLE HAD TO BE SNAPPED, CONVERTING THE DOOR TO A MANUAL DOO...

Jan 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE SLIDING DOORS EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. A COUPLE OF YEARS INTO OWNERSHIP THE CABLE ON THE MOTORIZED DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) BECAME SLIPPED OFF ITS TRACK, MAKING CLOSING THE DOOR IMPOSSIBLE. THE CABLE HAD TO BE SNAPPED, CONVERTING THE DOOR TO A MANUAL DOO...

Dec 31, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZES IN COLD WEATHER AND THE CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. DEALER STATES THE REPAIR COST IS BETWEEN 2-3K. UNABLE TO JUST BUY THE CABLE PART WITHOUT THE MOTOR. VAN IS A 2004 MODEL. CABLE BROKE ON 12/30/2009. *TR

Dec 31, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZES IN COLD WEATHER AND THE CABLE BROKE MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE. DEALER STATES THE REPAIR COST IS BETWEEN 2-3K. UNABLE TO JUST BUY THE CABLE PART WITHOUT THE MOTOR. VAN IS A 2004 MODEL. CABLE BROKE ON 12/30/2009. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Air Bags 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 92,000 MILES (PAST WARRANTY) THAT HAS A FLASHING DASH LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO INDICATE THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. TOYOTA HAS REPAIRED IT TWICE. THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN, AND I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A TRUE MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIR ...

Dec 28, 2009 Structure 84,023 mi

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. THIS RENDERED THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE UNTIL GETTING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 84,023 mi

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. THIS RENDERED THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE UNTIL GETTING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Air Bags 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 92,000 MILES (PAST WARRANTY) THAT HAS A FLASHING DASH LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO INDICATE THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. TOYOTA HAS REPAIRED IT TWICE. THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN, AND I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A TRUE MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIR ...

Dec 28, 2009 Structure 84,023 mi

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. THIS RENDERED THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE UNTIL GETTING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 84,023 mi

THE CABLE ON THE AUTOMATIC DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED. THIS RENDERED THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE UNTIL GETTING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. AUTOMATIC RIGHT SIDE DOOR PROGRESSIVELY GETTING HARDER AND HARDER FOR MOTOR TO CLOSE & LATCH PROPERLY. A WEEK AGO, VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT DECLINE. MY CHILD OPENED DOOR, THE DOOR RECLINED 75% THEN, IN A MANUAL MODE, REVERSED AND STARTED CLOSING RAPIDLY. HAD HIS HAND OR ...

Dec 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. AUTOMATIC RIGHT SIDE DOOR PROGRESSIVELY GETTING HARDER AND HARDER FOR MOTOR TO CLOSE & LATCH PROPERLY. A WEEK AGO, VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT DECLINE. MY CHILD OPENED DOOR, THE DOOR RECLINED 75% THEN, IN A MANUAL MODE, REVERSED AND STARTED CLOSING RAPIDLY. HAD HIS HAND OR ...

Dec 23, 2009 Structure 114,496 mi

I WISH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 DRIVER DOOR. THERE IS A DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVER DOOR FALLING OFF. I BELIEVE THIS OUGHT TO BE RECALLED BY TOYOTA AND REPAIRED IN ALL VECHICLES. *TR

Dec 23, 2009 Structure 98,120 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. DUE TO THIS ISSUE WE CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WE ARE TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ESTIMATED COST TO FIX IS $500.00 AND $100.00 TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. *TR

Dec 23, 2009 Structure 114,496 mi

I WISH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 DRIVER DOOR. THERE IS A DOOR CHECK POPPING NOISE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVER DOOR FALLING OFF. I BELIEVE THIS OUGHT TO BE RECALLED BY TOYOTA AND REPAIRED IN ALL VECHICLES. *TR

Dec 23, 2009 Structure 98,120 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. DUE TO THIS ISSUE WE CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WE ARE TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ESTIMATED COST TO FIX IS $500.00 AND $100.00 TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN. THESE DOORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT GIVING RISE TO THIS CONDITION. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. BOTH SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO OPEN. THESE DOORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST ONCE PREVIOUSLY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT GIVING RISE TO THIS CONDITION. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 93,000 mi

MY DOOR HAS THE DOOR CHECK ISSUE TO THE POINT IT WILL NOT HARDLY CLOSE, AND TOYOTA FEELS SINCE IT WAS 5 YEARS , 3 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I SUSPECT THIS WAS PRESENT AND ALL AFFECTED TOYOTAS SHOULD BE RECALLED TO FIX BOTH THIS DRIVER DOOR, BUT THE PASSENGER DOO...

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 93,000 mi

MY DOOR HAS THE DOOR CHECK ISSUE TO THE POINT IT WILL NOT HARDLY CLOSE, AND TOYOTA FEELS SINCE IT WAS 5 YEARS , 3 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I SUSPECT THIS WAS PRESENT AND ALL AFFECTED TOYOTAS SHOULD BE RECALLED TO FIX BOTH THIS DRIVER DOOR, BUT THE PASSENGER DOO...

Dec 12, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL ON TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MAKING NOISE AND STIFF WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL ON TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MAKING NOISE AND STIFF WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES. *TR

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED OPEN TODAY AND WOULD NOT MOVE. MY WIFE WAS TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT WAS VERY COLD. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NEAR $2000 TO REPAIR IT. THEY HAD TO CUT THE...

Dec 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED OPEN TODAY AND WOULD NOT MOVE. MY WIFE WAS TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT WAS VERY COLD. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NEAR $2000 TO REPAIR IT. THEY HAD TO CUT THE...

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED OPEN TODAY AND WOULD NOT MOVE. MY WIFE WAS TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT WAS VERY COLD. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NEAR $2000 TO REPAIR IT. THEY HAD TO CUT THE...

Dec 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 132,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED OPEN TODAY AND WOULD NOT MOVE. MY WIFE WAS TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT WAS VERY COLD. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE NEAR $2000 TO REPAIR IT. THEY HAD TO CUT THE...

Dec 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, FAILS COMPLETELY AND CONTINUOUSLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE MODULE IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY...

Dec 7, 2009 Structure 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE IN WHICH THE CABLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. THIS IS THE 4TH DOOR TO HAVE SAFETY ISSUES. THE CABLE HAS SNAPPED AND IS HANGING FROM THE BACK REAR WINDOW. IT'S FRAYED AND RUSTY! THE DOOR NOW WILL NOT OPEN.....VERY SCARY IN THE CASE OF HAVING TO EXIT THE ...

Dec 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, FAILS COMPLETELY AND CONTINUOUSLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE MODULE IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY...

Dec 7, 2009 Structure 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA XLE IN WHICH THE CABLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. THIS IS THE 4TH DOOR TO HAVE SAFETY ISSUES. THE CABLE HAS SNAPPED AND IS HANGING FROM THE BACK REAR WINDOW. IT'S FRAYED AND RUSTY! THE DOOR NOW WILL NOT OPEN.....VERY SCARY IN THE CASE OF HAVING TO EXIT THE ...

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 63,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 99,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND LATCHED. THE FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE LOCKING MECHANISM PLACE PULLED THROUGH THE DOOR SHEET METAL. DEALER STATES IT CANNOT BE FIXED AND A NEW DOOR WOULD BE NEEDED AT $3500. DOOR CAN OPEN AT ANY TIME. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND LATCHED. THE FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE LOCKING MECHANISM PLACE PULLED THROUGH THE DOOR SHEET METAL. DEALER STATES IT CANNOT BE FIXED AND A NEW DOOR WOULD BE NEEDED AT $3500. DOOR CAN OPEN AT ANY TIME. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 118,122 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. OCCUPANTS ARE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. MUST CLIMB OVER FRONT SEAT OR OUT DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR (WHICH ALSO BROKE) TO EGRESS VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 118,122 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. OCCUPANTS ARE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. MUST CLIMB OVER FRONT SEAT OR OUT DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR (WHICH ALSO BROKE) TO EGRESS VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 63,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 99,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND LATCHED. THE FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE LOCKING MECHANISM PLACE PULLED THROUGH THE DOOR SHEET METAL. DEALER STATES IT CANNOT BE FIXED AND A NEW DOOR WOULD BE NEEDED AT $3500. DOOR CAN OPEN AT ANY TIME. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND LATCHED. THE FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE LOCKING MECHANISM PLACE PULLED THROUGH THE DOOR SHEET METAL. DEALER STATES IT CANNOT BE FIXED AND A NEW DOOR WOULD BE NEEDED AT $3500. DOOR CAN OPEN AT ANY TIME. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 118,122 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. OCCUPANTS ARE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. MUST CLIMB OVER FRONT SEAT OR OUT DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR (WHICH ALSO BROKE) TO EGRESS VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 118,122 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. OCCUPANTS ARE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. MUST CLIMB OVER FRONT SEAT OR OUT DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR (WHICH ALSO BROKE) TO EGRESS VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 Steering 82,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEM ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. STEERING WILL JERK AS THE WHEEL IS TURNED - REQUIRES EXTRA EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL AND THEN WILL JERK THROUGH THAT DIRECTION. IT THEN HAS TENDENCY TO STICK, SO VEHICLE CONTINUES TURNING WHEN STEERING WHEEL GRASP IS RELAXED. OPERATOR NEEDS TO QUICKLY RESPON...

Dec 5, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

1. POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKED. 2. WENT TO OPERATE POWER DOOR, LOUD SOUND OF PLASTIC BREAKING, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY. 3. AT HOME SAW THAT CABLE TO OPERATE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAD SNAPPED. CALLED DEALER SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING, OUT OF WARRANTY. CALLED TOYOTA SAID ISOLATED CASE...

Dec 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

1. POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKED. 2. WENT TO OPERATE POWER DOOR, LOUD SOUND OF PLASTIC BREAKING, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY. 3. AT HOME SAW THAT CABLE TO OPERATE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAD SNAPPED. CALLED DEALER SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING, OUT OF WARRANTY. CALLED TOYOTA SAID ISOLATED CASE...

Dec 5, 2009 Steering 82,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEM ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. STEERING WILL JERK AS THE WHEEL IS TURNED - REQUIRES EXTRA EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL AND THEN WILL JERK THROUGH THAT DIRECTION. IT THEN HAS TENDENCY TO STICK, SO VEHICLE CONTINUES TURNING WHEN STEERING WHEEL GRASP IS RELAXED. OPERATOR NEEDS TO QUICKLY RESPON...

Dec 5, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

1. POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKED. 2. WENT TO OPERATE POWER DOOR, LOUD SOUND OF PLASTIC BREAKING, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY. 3. AT HOME SAW THAT CABLE TO OPERATE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAD SNAPPED. CALLED DEALER SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING, OUT OF WARRANTY. CALLED TOYOTA SAID ISOLATED CASE...

Dec 5, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

1. POWER SLIDING DOOR WORKED. 2. WENT TO OPERATE POWER DOOR, LOUD SOUND OF PLASTIC BREAKING, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY. 3. AT HOME SAW THAT CABLE TO OPERATE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAD SNAPPED. CALLED DEALER SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING, OUT OF WARRANTY. CALLED TOYOTA SAID ISOLATED CASE...

Dec 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR PRONE TO FREEZING AND SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Dec 4, 2009 Structure

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR PRONE TO FREEZING AND SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Dec 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR PRONE TO FREEZING AND SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Dec 4, 2009 Structure

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR PRONE TO FREEZING AND SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SHE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR NORMALLY. A TOYOTA DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL BODY SH...

Dec 2, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR SHE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR NORMALLY. A TOYOTA DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL BODY SH...

Nov 30, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH HID HEADLIGHTS, HAD PREMATURE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY TRANSFORMER AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE OTHER SIDE TRANSFORMER FAILED. MECHANIC REPLACED THAT TRANSFORMER. ...

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH HID HEADLIGHTS, HAD PREMATURE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY TRANSFORMER AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE OTHER SIDE TRANSFORMER FAILED. MECHANIC REPLACED THAT TRANSFORMER. ...

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AS INTENDED. IT CAN ONLY BE OPERATED FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING THE HANDLE AND GETTING THE DOOR STARTED. NONE OF THE REMOTE BUTTONS WILL CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AS INTENDED. IT CAN ONLY BE OPERATED FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING THE HANDLE AND GETTING THE DOOR STARTED. NONE OF THE REMOTE BUTTONS WILL CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Visibility 124,949 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH SHE HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THE NOISE SHE HAD HEARD WAS THE SUNROOF WHICH HAD VIOLENTLY EXPLODED. A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED ON A PARKING. CAR CRASHED INTO THE WALL BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 56,269 mi

CABLE ON RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS RUSTED. PRESENTED PROBLEM TO TOYOTA DEALER 10/27/09. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE MECHANISM WOULD NEED REPLACING SINCE CABLE ITSELF IS NOT SOLD ALONE. IN THE PROCESS OF CLOSING DOOR TODAY, THE CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR IS NOW INOPERABLE BOTH IN POWER AND MANU...

Nov 30, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH HID HEADLIGHTS, HAD PREMATURE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY TRANSFORMER AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE OTHER SIDE TRANSFORMER FAILED. MECHANIC REPLACED THAT TRANSFORMER. ...

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH HID HEADLIGHTS, HAD PREMATURE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY TRANSFORMER AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE OTHER SIDE TRANSFORMER FAILED. MECHANIC REPLACED THAT TRANSFORMER. ...

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AS INTENDED. IT CAN ONLY BE OPERATED FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING THE HANDLE AND GETTING THE DOOR STARTED. NONE OF THE REMOTE BUTTONS WILL CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK AS INTENDED. IT CAN ONLY BE OPERATED FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING THE HANDLE AND GETTING THE DOOR STARTED. NONE OF THE REMOTE BUTTONS WILL CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Visibility 124,949 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH SHE HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THE NOISE SHE HAD HEARD WAS THE SUNROOF WHICH HAD VIOLENTLY EXPLODED. A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2004 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED ON A PARKING. CAR CRASHED INTO THE WALL BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 56,269 mi

CABLE ON RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS RUSTED. PRESENTED PROBLEM TO TOYOTA DEALER 10/27/09. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE MECHANISM WOULD NEED REPLACING SINCE CABLE ITSELF IS NOT SOLD ALONE. IN THE PROCESS OF CLOSING DOOR TODAY, THE CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR IS NOW INOPERABLE BOTH IN POWER AND MANU...

Nov 25, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE CABLE IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR GOT FRAYED AND CAUGHT IN THE MOTOR. THE DOOR WAS STUCK OPEN. MY HUSBAND HAD TO FORCE IT CLOSED SO WE COULD DRIVE OUR FOUR KIDS HOME AND THE DOOR FELL OFF! HE HAD TO FORCE IT BACK ON AND LOCK IT SO WE COULD GET HOME. ONLINE SEARCHES SHOW...

Nov 25, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE CABLE IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR GOT FRAYED AND CAUGHT IN THE MOTOR. THE DOOR WAS STUCK OPEN. MY HUSBAND HAD TO FORCE IT CLOSED SO WE COULD DRIVE OUR FOUR KIDS HOME AND THE DOOR FELL OFF! HE HAD TO FORCE IT BACK ON AND LOCK IT SO WE COULD GET HOME. ONLINE SEARCHES SHOW...

Nov 23, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE, THE REAR DRIVER SLIDING POWER DOOR OPENED AND THEN ABRUPTLY CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE LATCH ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THE BOTTOM DOOR LATCH HAD FRACTURED. T...

Nov 23, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKED ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE, THE REAR DRIVER SLIDING POWER DOOR OPENED AND THEN ABRUPTLY CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE LATCH ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THE BOTTOM DOOR LATCH HAD FRACTURED. T...

Nov 20, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE (DRIVER SIDE) OF VEHICLE FAILED. CABLE BROKE AND DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR BUT CABLE HAD JAMMED THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION. WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME THIS WAY. I CUT THE BROKEN CABLE AND REMOVED THE ENDS SO DOOR FUNCTIONS MANUALLY. $...

Nov 20, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE (DRIVER SIDE) OF VEHICLE FAILED. CABLE BROKE AND DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR BUT CABLE HAD JAMMED THE DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION. WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME THIS WAY. I CUT THE BROKEN CABLE AND REMOVED THE ENDS SO DOOR FUNCTIONS MANUALLY. $...

Nov 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

THE CABLE WHICH OPENS AND CLOSES THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DOOR JAMMED AND WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CABLE WAS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

THE CABLE WHICH OPENS AND CLOSES THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DOOR JAMMED AND WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CABLE WAS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Structure 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN. A SMALL WIRE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IS TO HAVE TOYOTA INSTALL NEW MOTOR FOR $1800 WHICH IS WAY TOO EXPENSIVE FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT IN A VA...

Nov 17, 2009 Structure 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN. A SMALL WIRE SNAPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IS TO HAVE TOYOTA INSTALL NEW MOTOR FOR $1800 WHICH IS WAY TOO EXPENSIVE FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT IN A VA...

Nov 15, 2009 Seats 32,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SEAT HEATER QUIT WORKING. *TR

Nov 15, 2009 Seats 32,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SEAT HEATER QUIT WORKING. *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONING. OVER TIME, THE DOORS APPEAR TO WEAR OUT AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR BY USING THE POWER OPERATION FEATURE. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT AND ADJUST IT BUT TOLD US THAT IT WILL H...

Nov 11, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONING. OVER TIME, THE DOORS APPEAR TO WEAR OUT AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR BY USING THE POWER OPERATION FEATURE. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT AND ADJUST IT BUT TOLD US THAT IT WILL H...

Nov 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONING. OVER TIME, THE DOORS APPEAR TO WEAR OUT AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR BY USING THE POWER OPERATION FEATURE. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT AND ADJUST IT BUT TOLD US THAT IT WILL H...

Nov 11, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONING. OVER TIME, THE DOORS APPEAR TO WEAR OUT AND WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR BY USING THE POWER OPERATION FEATURE. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT AND ADJUST IT BUT TOLD US THAT IT WILL H...

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE (SLIDING) DOORS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE FROZEN SHUT EACH WINTER FOR 5 YEARS. AFTER MELTING FREE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME SUDDENLY OPEN A FEW TIMES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOW THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE HAS STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE (SLIDING) DOORS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE FROZEN SHUT EACH WINTER FOR 5 YEARS. AFTER MELTING FREE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME SUDDENLY OPEN A FEW TIMES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOW THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE HAS STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 99,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, CAR WAS PARKED ON HILL AND DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON RIGHT HAND OF DRIVER WHO WAS ENTERING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, CAR WAS PARKED ON HILL AND DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON RIGHT HAND OF DRIVER WHO WAS ENTERING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE (SLIDING) DOORS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE FROZEN SHUT EACH WINTER FOR 5 YEARS. AFTER MELTING FREE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME SUDDENLY OPEN A FEW TIMES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOW THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE HAS STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE (SLIDING) DOORS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE FROZEN SHUT EACH WINTER FOR 5 YEARS. AFTER MELTING FREE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME SUDDENLY OPEN A FEW TIMES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NOW THE AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE HAS STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Structure 99,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, CAR WAS PARKED ON HILL AND DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON RIGHT HAND OF DRIVER WHO WAS ENTERING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, CAR WAS PARKED ON HILL AND DOOR SLIDE CLOSED ON RIGHT HAND OF DRIVER WHO WAS ENTERING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Equipment 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 09V234000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS) IN EARLY NOVEMBER. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. HE SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE REFERENCED IN THE RECALL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIB...

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. AFTER LEAVING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED 15 MPH PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 97500.

Nov 9, 2009 Equipment 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 09V234000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS) IN EARLY NOVEMBER. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. HE SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE REFERENCED IN THE RECALL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIB...

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. AFTER LEAVING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED 15 MPH PAST THE INTENDED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 97500.

Nov 5, 2009 Structure 68,000 mi

POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DOOR IS INOPERABLE FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 Structure 68,000 mi

POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED DOOR IS INOPERABLE FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. *TR

Nov 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,953 mi

ENGINE CODE P2241 COME ON SEVERAL TIMES. TOYOTA SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER EMISSION WARRANTY. IT HAPPEN 3 TIMES, IN 07/10/2007, THEN IN 2008 AND NOW AGAIN. *TR

Nov 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,953 mi

ENGINE CODE P2241 COME ON SEVERAL TIMES. TOYOTA SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER EMISSION WARRANTY. IT HAPPEN 3 TIMES, IN 07/10/2007, THEN IN 2008 AND NOW AGAIN. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE HAS A PLASTIC COATING WHICH FELL OFF PART OF IT AND ALLOWED THE WIRE UNDERNEATH TO RUST SINCE IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE. I MANAGED TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED AND IT IS NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLE...

Nov 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE HAS A PLASTIC COATING WHICH FELL OFF PART OF IT AND ALLOWED THE WIRE UNDERNEATH TO RUST SINCE IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE. I MANAGED TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED AND IT IS NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLE...

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 137,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE FAILED AND DOOR WAS STUCK OPEN. CABLE CAN NOT BE REPLACED BY ITS SELF MOTOR AND CABLE NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT A PRICE OF $1,000.99 IN PARTS NOT INCLUDING THE 5 HOURS OF LABOR. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 SIENNA STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE CABLE SNAPPED. IT WORKED MANUALLY FOR A WHILE BUT IS NOW SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE COST TO REPAIR IS OUTRAGEOUS AND I AM CONCERNED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT DISABLES THE DOORS ON THE LEFT SIDE THAT MY CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO...

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE HAS A PLASTIC COATING WHICH FELL OFF PART OF IT AND ALLOWED THE WIRE UNDERNEATH TO RUST SINCE IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE. I MANAGED TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED AND IT IS NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLE...

Nov 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY SIENNA STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE CABLE HAS A PLASTIC COATING WHICH FELL OFF PART OF IT AND ALLOWED THE WIRE UNDERNEATH TO RUST SINCE IT IS EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE. I MANAGED TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED AND IT IS NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLE...

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 137,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE FAILED AND DOOR WAS STUCK OPEN. CABLE CAN NOT BE REPLACED BY ITS SELF MOTOR AND CABLE NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT A PRICE OF $1,000.99 IN PARTS NOT INCLUDING THE 5 HOURS OF LABOR. *TR

Nov 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 SIENNA STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE CABLE SNAPPED. IT WORKED MANUALLY FOR A WHILE BUT IS NOW SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE COST TO REPAIR IS OUTRAGEOUS AND I AM CONCERNED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT DISABLES THE DOORS ON THE LEFT SIDE THAT MY CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO...

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE DEALER WILL DISABLE THE DOOR BECAUSE THE COMPLETE REPAIR WAS TOO EXPENSIVE. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 128,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE - GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE - GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE DEALER WILL DISABLE THE DOOR BECAUSE THE COMPLETE REPAIR WAS TOO EXPENSIVE. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 128,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE - GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 128,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE - GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. *TR

Oct 30, 2009 Structure 64,000 mi

DURING THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, THE CABLE SNAPPED AND GOT CAUGHT SO THAT THE DOOR COULD NOT FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO CUT THE CABLE OUT AND OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY TO GET THE DOOR TO SHUT AT ALL. THE QUOTE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WAS $1...

Oct 30, 2009 Structure 64,000 mi

DURING THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, THE CABLE SNAPPED AND GOT CAUGHT SO THAT THE DOOR COULD NOT FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO CUT THE CABLE OUT AND OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY TO GET THE DOOR TO SHUT AT ALL. THE QUOTE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WAS $1...

Oct 28, 2009 Electrical System

NO PERTINENT EVENTS OTHER THAN PRESSING THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR, THE CABLE WIRE BROKE. WE BROUGHT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WILL COST ABOUT $1500 TO FIX IT. *TR

Oct 28, 2009 Electrical System

NO PERTINENT EVENTS OTHER THAN PRESSING THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR, THE CABLE WIRE BROKE. WE BROUGHT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WILL COST ABOUT $1500 TO FIX IT. *TR

Oct 26, 2009 Structure 107,500 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING AND WE WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS CLEAR FROM FORUMS ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 26, 2009 Structure 107,500 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING AND WE WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS CLEAR FROM FORUMS ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Structure 94,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 SLIDING DOOR MOTOR CABLE WAS TOTALLY RUSTED AND SNAPPED. SLIDING DOOR IS NOT OPERABLE. SLIDING DOOR WIRE IS TOTALLY RUSTED DURING NORMAL USE. AS S RESULT, DOOR WAS JAMMED AND NEITHER CAN BE CLOSED NOR OPENED. TOYOTA DOES NOT SELL CABLE SEPARATELY, SHOULD PURCHASE WHOLE MO...

Oct 25, 2009 Structure 94,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 SLIDING DOOR MOTOR CABLE WAS TOTALLY RUSTED AND SNAPPED. SLIDING DOOR IS NOT OPERABLE. SLIDING DOOR WIRE IS TOTALLY RUSTED DURING NORMAL USE. AS S RESULT, DOOR WAS JAMMED AND NEITHER CAN BE CLOSED NOR OPENED. TOYOTA DOES NOT SELL CABLE SEPARATELY, SHOULD PURCHASE WHOLE MO...

Oct 21, 2009 Structure 84,097 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT HAS JUST SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, CAUSING IT TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY WIFE WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AND THE SIDE DOOR WIDE OPEN. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND DEMANDS A RECALL. APPARENTLY TH...

Oct 21, 2009 Structure 84,097 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT HAS JUST SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, CAUSING IT TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY WIFE WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AND THE SIDE DOOR WIDE OPEN. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND DEMANDS A RECALL. APPARENTLY TH...

Oct 18, 2009 Structure 57,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH AUTO-SLIDING DOOR FOR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VAN HAS AROUND 57000 MILES. IT IS RAINING/SNOWING TODAY AND THE PASSENGER DOOR COULDN'T BE CLOSED. MY WIFE AND MY KID IS STUCK IN NEWTOW, 30 MIN AWAY FROM HOME. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN'T BE CLOSED MANUALLY. THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS ...

Oct 18, 2009 Structure 57,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH AUTO-SLIDING DOOR FOR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VAN HAS AROUND 57000 MILES. IT IS RAINING/SNOWING TODAY AND THE PASSENGER DOOR COULDN'T BE CLOSED. MY WIFE AND MY KID IS STUCK IN NEWTOW, 30 MIN AWAY FROM HOME. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN'T BE CLOSED MANUALLY. THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS ...

Oct 17, 2009 Structure 134,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MODEL. THE SLIDING DOOR CABLES PLASTIC/RUBBER SHIELD BEGAN TO PEEL OFF AND NOW THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE IN AUTOMATIC MODE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS SENSE RESISTANCE. I TRIED TO DISABLE THE AUTOMATIC MODE AND PUT THE DOORS ON MANUAL MODE, BUT IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE THIS D...

Oct 17, 2009 Structure 134,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MODEL. THE SLIDING DOOR CABLES PLASTIC/RUBBER SHIELD BEGAN TO PEEL OFF AND NOW THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE IN AUTOMATIC MODE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS SENSE RESISTANCE. I TRIED TO DISABLE THE AUTOMATIC MODE AND PUT THE DOORS ON MANUAL MODE, BUT IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE THIS D...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE ON DRIVER SIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR HAS RUSTED/ROTTED AND SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE H...

Oct 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE ON DRIVER SIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR HAS RUSTED/ROTTED AND SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE H...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure

THE DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA MINIVAN HAVE BEEN FREEZING EVERY WINTER SEASON SINCE 2006. CANADA TOYOTA HAS MADE THIS A RECALL ITEM, BUT THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT? I FIND THIS TO BE ABSURD - ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB UP THROUGH THE FRONT SEATS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLES. THIS COULD BE FATA...

Oct 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA MINIVAN HAVE BEEN FREEZING EVERY WINTER SEASON SINCE 2006. CANADA TOYOTA HAS MADE THIS A RECALL ITEM, BUT THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT? I FIND THIS TO BE ABSURD - ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB UP THROUGH THE FRONT SEATS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLES. THIS COULD BE FATA...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE ON DRIVER SIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR HAS RUSTED/ROTTED AND SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE H...

Oct 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE ON DRIVER SIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR HAS RUSTED/ROTTED AND SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE H...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure

THE DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA MINIVAN HAVE BEEN FREEZING EVERY WINTER SEASON SINCE 2006. CANADA TOYOTA HAS MADE THIS A RECALL ITEM, BUT THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT? I FIND THIS TO BE ABSURD - ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB UP THROUGH THE FRONT SEATS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLES. THIS COULD BE FATA...

Oct 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA MINIVAN HAVE BEEN FREEZING EVERY WINTER SEASON SINCE 2006. CANADA TOYOTA HAS MADE THIS A RECALL ITEM, BUT THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT? I FIND THIS TO BE ABSURD - ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN HAVE TO CLIMB UP THROUGH THE FRONT SEATS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLES. THIS COULD BE FATA...

Oct 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

ELECTRIC SIDE DOORS OPENER BECOMES JAMMED WHEN CABLE FRAYS AND BREAKS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE LEFT DOOR, THEN THE RIGHT DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT THAT OPERATES THE 2 SIDE DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR. ALL 3 DOORS OPERATE MANUALLY. *T...

Oct 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

ELECTRIC SIDE DOORS OPENER BECOMES JAMMED WHEN CABLE FRAYS AND BREAKS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE LEFT DOOR, THEN THE RIGHT DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT THAT OPERATES THE 2 SIDE DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR. ALL 3 DOORS OPERATE MANUALLY. *T...

Oct 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,441 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, AFTER THE DOOR WAS OPENED IT BEGAN TO CLOSE BY ITSELF HITTING THE PERSON WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE DOOR ...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 35,441 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, AFTER THE DOOR WAS OPENED IT BEGAN TO CLOSE BY ITSELF HITTING THE PERSON WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE DOOR ...

Oct 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,441 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, AFTER THE DOOR WAS OPENED IT BEGAN TO CLOSE BY ITSELF HITTING THE PERSON WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE DOOR ...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 35,441 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA WOULD NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, AFTER THE DOOR WAS OPENED IT BEGAN TO CLOSE BY ITSELF HITTING THE PERSON WHO WAS REACHING INTO THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE DOOR ...

Oct 7, 2009 Tires 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TPMS DOES NOT ALERT HIM WHEN THE TIRES HAVE LOW PRESSURE OR IF THEY ARE ABOUT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE,THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Oct 7, 2009 Tires 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TPMS DOES NOT ALERT HIM WHEN THE TIRES HAVE LOW PRESSURE OR IF THEY ARE ABOUT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE,THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Oct 4, 2009 Structure 70,355 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN'S PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. MAKING IT ONLY OPEN 1/4 OF THE WAY, I HAD TO CUT THE REST OF THE CABLE ON BOTH SIDES AND PUSH THE MANUAL OVERRIDE BUTTON TO USE THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE READ IN EDMUNDS.COM FORUMS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHERS WITH THE SA...

Oct 4, 2009 Structure 70,355 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN'S PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. MAKING IT ONLY OPEN 1/4 OF THE WAY, I HAD TO CUT THE REST OF THE CABLE ON BOTH SIDES AND PUSH THE MANUAL OVERRIDE BUTTON TO USE THE DOOR MANUALLY. I HAVE READ IN EDMUNDS.COM FORUMS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHERS WITH THE SA...

Oct 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. BOTH SLIDING DOORS HAVE BROKEN. WHEN I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON AND MY DOG IN THE CAR, THE DOOR HAS SLID OPEN. *TR

Oct 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. BOTH SLIDING DOORS HAVE BROKEN. WHEN I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON AND MY DOG IN THE CAR, THE DOOR HAS SLID OPEN. *TR

Oct 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD FAILS TO OPERATE. THE DOOR IS ACTUATED BY A CABLE AND THE CABLE HAS BROKEN. THE REPLACEMENT IS EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE AT APPROX $1500 OR MORE. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED OR CLOSED BY HAND, WHICH IS A DIFFICULT PROPOSITION, AND IF THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 81,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD FAILS TO OPERATE. THE DOOR IS ACTUATED BY A CABLE AND THE CABLE HAS BROKEN. THE REPLACEMENT IS EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE AT APPROX $1500 OR MORE. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED OR CLOSED BY HAND, WHICH IS A DIFFICULT PROPOSITION, AND IF THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD FAILS TO OPERATE. THE DOOR IS ACTUATED BY A CABLE AND THE CABLE HAS BROKEN. THE REPLACEMENT IS EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE AT APPROX $1500 OR MORE. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED OR CLOSED BY HAND, WHICH IS A DIFFICULT PROPOSITION, AND IF THE V...

Oct 1, 2009 Structure 81,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD FAILS TO OPERATE. THE DOOR IS ACTUATED BY A CABLE AND THE CABLE HAS BROKEN. THE REPLACEMENT IS EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE AT APPROX $1500 OR MORE. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR MUST BE OPENED OR CLOSED BY HAND, WHICH IS A DIFFICULT PROPOSITION, AND IF THE V...

Sep 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 44,056 mi

BROKEN CABLE IN SIDE SLIDING DOORS (AUTOMATIC). WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. CHILDREN STUCK INSIDE HAD TO EXIT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. MANUAL OVERRIDE NOT FUNCTIONING. DEALER WANTS $2,000.00 PER DOOR TO REPAIR. VAN ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD WHEN CABLES BROKE. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 44,056 mi

BROKEN CABLE IN SIDE SLIDING DOORS (AUTOMATIC). WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. CHILDREN STUCK INSIDE HAD TO EXIT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. MANUAL OVERRIDE NOT FUNCTIONING. DEALER WANTS $2,000.00 PER DOOR TO REPAIR. VAN ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD WHEN CABLES BROKE. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 44,056 mi

BROKEN CABLE IN SIDE SLIDING DOORS (AUTOMATIC). WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. CHILDREN STUCK INSIDE HAD TO EXIT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. MANUAL OVERRIDE NOT FUNCTIONING. DEALER WANTS $2,000.00 PER DOOR TO REPAIR. VAN ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD WHEN CABLES BROKE. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 44,056 mi

BROKEN CABLE IN SIDE SLIDING DOORS (AUTOMATIC). WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY. CHILDREN STUCK INSIDE HAD TO EXIT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. MANUAL OVERRIDE NOT FUNCTIONING. DEALER WANTS $2,000.00 PER DOOR TO REPAIR. VAN ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD WHEN CABLES BROKE. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,339 mi

THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS FAILED. THE CABLE THAT ATTACHES TO THE MOTOR FOR THIS DEVICE SNAPPED AND WAS EXPOSED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF CABLE WAS EXPOSED AND HANGING FROM THE MIDDLE REAR OF DOOR. ADDITIONALLY OTHER PARTS OF THE SYS...

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 81,339 mi

THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS FAILED. THE CABLE THAT ATTACHES TO THE MOTOR FOR THIS DEVICE SNAPPED AND WAS EXPOSED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF CABLE WAS EXPOSED AND HANGING FROM THE MIDDLE REAR OF DOOR. ADDITIONALLY OTHER PARTS OF THE SYS...

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,339 mi

THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS FAILED. THE CABLE THAT ATTACHES TO THE MOTOR FOR THIS DEVICE SNAPPED AND WAS EXPOSED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF CABLE WAS EXPOSED AND HANGING FROM THE MIDDLE REAR OF DOOR. ADDITIONALLY OTHER PARTS OF THE SYS...

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 81,339 mi

THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC REAR SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS FAILED. THE CABLE THAT ATTACHES TO THE MOTOR FOR THIS DEVICE SNAPPED AND WAS EXPOSED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF CABLE WAS EXPOSED AND HANGING FROM THE MIDDLE REAR OF DOOR. ADDITIONALLY OTHER PARTS OF THE SYS...

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

2004 SIENNA - POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE 8 PASSENGERS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE DASH OF THE SIENNA IS CRACKING LIKE SOMEONE HAS SLICED IT WITH A BLADE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS DEFECT. I KNOW THAT I`M NOT ALONE WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THANK YOU, JESUS *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE 8 PASSENGERS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE DASH OF THE SIENNA IS CRACKING LIKE SOMEONE HAS SLICED IT WITH A BLADE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS DEFECT. I KNOW THAT I`M NOT ALONE WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THANK YOU, JESUS *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Steering 50,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 20 MONTHS AGO, BEGAN EXPERIENCING VERY DIFFICULT STEERING. STEERING ACTED AS IF LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DIFFICULT TO TURN AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL ALWAYS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN STEERING WOULD NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL AS EXPECTED. LAST SUMMER, STEERING IM...

Sep 26, 2009 Steering 50,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 20 MONTHS AGO, BEGAN EXPERIENCING VERY DIFFICULT STEERING. STEERING ACTED AS IF LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DIFFICULT TO TURN AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL ALWAYS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN STEERING WOULD NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL AS EXPECTED. LAST SUMMER, STEERING IM...

Sep 22, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE STATED THAT THE CABLE FOR THE SLIDING DOORS SNAPPED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THE DOOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON CONTACT A TECHNICIAN ADVISED HER THAT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $2000.00 FOR RE...

Sep 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, LEAVING DOOR INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, LEAVING DOOR INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE STATED THAT THE CABLE FOR THE SLIDING DOORS SNAPPED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THE DOOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON CONTACT A TECHNICIAN ADVISED HER THAT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $2000.00 FOR RE...

Sep 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, LEAVING DOOR INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

AUTO SLIDING DOOR CABLE RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, LEAVING DOOR INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN - SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. DEALERSHIP ASKING $2000 TO REPAIR AND CLAIMS THAT THEY CANNOT SWITCH DOOR TO MANUAL USAGE. *TR

Sep 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN - SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. DEALERSHIP ASKING $2000 TO REPAIR AND CLAIMS THAT THEY CANNOT SWITCH DOOR TO MANUAL USAGE. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR AT 75,000 MILES. IT SOMETIMES REMAINS COLD FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND THEN GOES RIGHT BACK TO JUST WARM AIR. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR

Sep 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR AT 75,000 MILES. IT SOMETIMES REMAINS COLD FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND THEN GOES RIGHT BACK TO JUST WARM AIR. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Structure 48,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS OF OUR 2004 SIENNA FROZE EACH WINTER SINCE PURCHASE AND WOULD NOT OPERATE UNTIL VEHICLE WARMED - 2 CHILDREN HAD TO CLIMB IN AND OUT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. THIS WINTER, PROBABLY FEBRUARY ONE CABLE SNAPPED ON PASSENGER SIDE, OTHER CABLE FRAYED AND REFUSED TO OPERATE - DEALER ESTIMATED A...

Sep 19, 2009 Structure 48,000 mi

THE POWER DOORS OF OUR 2004 SIENNA FROZE EACH WINTER SINCE PURCHASE AND WOULD NOT OPERATE UNTIL VEHICLE WARMED - 2 CHILDREN HAD TO CLIMB IN AND OUT THROUGH FRONT DOORS. THIS WINTER, PROBABLY FEBRUARY ONE CABLE SNAPPED ON PASSENGER SIDE, OTHER CABLE FRAYED AND REFUSED TO OPERATE - DEALER ESTIMATED A...

Sep 17, 2009 Structure 55,123 mi

FAMILY LOADED IN VAN TO LEAVE, PUSHED BUTTON ON REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR TO CLOSE IT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE THEN FAILED TO CLOSE. SOME HOW THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE CAUGHT IN TRACK OF SLIDING DOOR PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE PAST HALF WAY. ALL EFFORTS TO CLOSE DOOR FAILED. LUCKILY WE WERE LEAVING...

Sep 17, 2009 Structure 55,123 mi

FAMILY LOADED IN VAN TO LEAVE, PUSHED BUTTON ON REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR TO CLOSE IT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE THEN FAILED TO CLOSE. SOME HOW THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE CAUGHT IN TRACK OF SLIDING DOOR PREVENTING DOOR CLOSURE PAST HALF WAY. ALL EFFORTS TO CLOSE DOOR FAILED. LUCKILY WE WERE LEAVING...

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 79,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (79K MILEAGE) AND THE CABLE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED, LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN. I HAD TO DRIVE THE VAN WITH THE DOOR OPEN (KIDS IN CAR SEATS, WITH RAIN FALLING) TO A MECHANIC TO HELP CLOSE IT. NOW I NOTICE HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS FOR SIENNA OWNERS. TOYOTA W...

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 79,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (79K MILEAGE) AND THE CABLE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED, LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN. I HAD TO DRIVE THE VAN WITH THE DOOR OPEN (KIDS IN CAR SEATS, WITH RAIN FALLING) TO A MECHANIC TO HELP CLOSE IT. NOW I NOTICE HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS FOR SIENNA OWNERS. TOYOTA W...

Sep 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,800 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH AUTOMATIC REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THE CABLE AND MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED IN JANUARY 2008. I WENT TO THE DEALER IN GAINESVILLE, FL. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE WIRE CORD HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF ABOUT $ 1300.00. AFTER GETTING IT FIXED, THE ...

Sep 14, 2009 Structure

WE ARE PLEASED WITH OUR SIENNA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SLIDING DOORS WHICH FREEZES THE LAST 2 WINTERS. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGES OF 3 AND VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES. WHENEVER THE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE RISES. I KNOW THAT I A...

Sep 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE ARE PLEASED WITH OUR SIENNA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SLIDING DOORS WHICH FREEZES THE LAST 2 WINTERS. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGES OF 3 AND VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES. WHENEVER THE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE RISES. I KNOW THAT I A...

Sep 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,800 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH AUTOMATIC REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THE CABLE AND MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED IN JANUARY 2008. I WENT TO THE DEALER IN GAINESVILLE, FL. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE WIRE CORD HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF ABOUT $ 1300.00. AFTER GETTING IT FIXED, THE ...

Sep 14, 2009 Structure

WE ARE PLEASED WITH OUR SIENNA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SLIDING DOORS WHICH FREEZES THE LAST 2 WINTERS. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGES OF 3 AND VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES. WHENEVER THE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE RISES. I KNOW THAT I A...

Sep 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE ARE PLEASED WITH OUR SIENNA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SLIDING DOORS WHICH FREEZES THE LAST 2 WINTERS. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGES OF 3 AND VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES. WHENEVER THE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE RISES. I KNOW THAT I A...

Sep 13, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CABLE ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS BROKE AND THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY WE HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THEM MANUALLY WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR MY SMALL KIDS. SOMETIMES THE DOORS JAM AND DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS. MY VAN HAS ONLY...

Sep 13, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CABLE ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS BROKE AND THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY WE HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THEM MANUALLY WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR MY SMALL KIDS. SOMETIMES THE DOORS JAM AND DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS. MY VAN HAS ONLY...

Sep 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN 2004 SIENNA LE, CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR APPT, THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. I LIVE IN PHOENIX, AZ, WHERE IT IS ROUTINELY 115 IN THE SUMMER. TOOK CAR VAN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PRICE TO FIX IS $4200. COMPRESSOR EXPLODED AND SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT ENT...

Sep 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN 2004 SIENNA LE, CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR APPT, THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. I LIVE IN PHOENIX, AZ, WHERE IT IS ROUTINELY 115 IN THE SUMMER. TOOK CAR VAN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PRICE TO FIX IS $4200. COMPRESSOR EXPLODED AND SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT ENT...

Sep 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PUTTING THE CHILDREN INTO OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR THE DOOR CABLE BROKE. THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR SAFELY. HOWEVER, SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN IT. WHEN SHE BROUGHT THE VAN TO ME, AS I WAS AT WORK, I...

Sep 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PUTTING THE CHILDREN INTO OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR THE DOOR CABLE BROKE. THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR SAFELY. HOWEVER, SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN IT. WHEN SHE BROUGHT THE VAN TO ME, AS I WAS AT WORK, I...

Sep 10, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND RETURNS TO THE OPEN POSITION WHILE BEING CLOSED USING THE POWER SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL. *TR

Sep 10, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND RETURNS TO THE OPEN POSITION WHILE BEING CLOSED USING THE POWER SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,246 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS. IT APPEARS THAT THE OUTER PLASTIC COATING DRIED AND BROKE OFF OF THE CABLE. CABLE IS HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND MY CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR THEMSELVES. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Structure 77,246 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS. IT APPEARS THAT THE OUTER PLASTIC COATING DRIED AND BROKE OFF OF THE CABLE. CABLE IS HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND MY CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR THEMSELVES. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 77,246 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS. IT APPEARS THAT THE OUTER PLASTIC COATING DRIED AND BROKE OFF OF THE CABLE. CABLE IS HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND MY CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR THEMSELVES. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Structure 77,246 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS. IT APPEARS THAT THE OUTER PLASTIC COATING DRIED AND BROKE OFF OF THE CABLE. CABLE IS HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY AND MY CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR THEMSELVES. *TR

Sep 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED (75,000 MILES), PURCHASED APRIL 2003. PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. IT LOOKS LIKE THE COVERING ON THE CABLE DETERIORATED OVER THE YEARS AND THE CABLE RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OPEN REAR SLIDING DOOR DUE TO BROKEN CABLE. *TR

Sep 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED (75,000 MILES), PURCHASED APRIL 2003. PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. IT LOOKS LIKE THE COVERING ON THE CABLE DETERIORATED OVER THE YEARS AND THE CABLE RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OPEN REAR SLIDING DOOR DUE TO BROKEN CABLE. *TR

Sep 4, 2009 Structure 51,000 mi

THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE TOYOTA HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY BUT THEN POPS OPEN SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THE RESULT IS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED OR LATCHED. HOWEVER, THE "OPEN DOOR" INDICATOR IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT INDICATIN...

Sep 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE TOYOTA HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY BUT THEN POPS OPEN SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THE RESULT IS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED OR LATCHED. HOWEVER, THE "OPEN DOOR" INDICATOR IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT INDICATIN...

Sep 4, 2009 Structure 51,000 mi

THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE TOYOTA HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY BUT THEN POPS OPEN SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THE RESULT IS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED OR LATCHED. HOWEVER, THE "OPEN DOOR" INDICATOR IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT INDICATIN...

Sep 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

THE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE TOYOTA HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSES COMPLETELY BUT THEN POPS OPEN SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THE RESULT IS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED OR LATCHED. HOWEVER, THE "OPEN DOOR" INDICATOR IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT INDICATIN...

Sep 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT EVERYDAY IN THE WINTER. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

SPOT WELD ON DOOR STRAP BROKEN FROM NORMAL DOOR CLOSING. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

SLIDING DOORS FROZEN SHUT EVERYDAY IN THE WINTER. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

SPOT WELD ON DOOR STRAP BROKEN FROM NORMAL DOOR CLOSING. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 119,304 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE HAVE FOUND THA...

Aug 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 119,304 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT COVERED. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOORS ONLY OPEN PART WAY. WE HAVE FOUND THA...

Aug 27, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

WE HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA WHOSE SLIDING DOORS ARE INOPERABLE. SIX MONTHS AGO ARE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE WERE AT A STORE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO OUR MECHANIC WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN - NOT VERY SAFE AT ALL WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR - TO DISABLE THE MOTOR AND UNJAM THE DOOR. IT NOW ONLY...

Aug 27, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

WE HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA WHOSE SLIDING DOORS ARE INOPERABLE. SIX MONTHS AGO ARE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE WERE AT A STORE AND HAD TO DRIVE TO OUR MECHANIC WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN - NOT VERY SAFE AT ALL WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR - TO DISABLE THE MOTOR AND UNJAM THE DOOR. IT NOW ONLY...

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 98,710 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 1 POWERDOOR. THE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY IS NOW BROKEN, AND TOYOTA WILL NOT MAKE IT MANUAL. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $1,600.00 FOR A NEW ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 98,710 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 1 POWERDOOR. THE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY IS NOW BROKEN, AND TOYOTA WILL NOT MAKE IT MANUAL. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $1,600.00 FOR A NEW ASSEMBLY. *TR

Aug 22, 2009 Structure 72,149 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR AND CABLE FAILED A FEW YEARS AGO NOW THE DRIVER SIDE CABLE BROKE. IT HAPPENED HAS ONE OF MY CHILDREN WAS OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE AND IT ONLY OPENED ABOUT A FOOT WIDE. NOW THE DOOR ONLY OPENS ABOUT A FOOT AND...

Aug 22, 2009 Structure 72,149 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR AND CABLE FAILED A FEW YEARS AGO NOW THE DRIVER SIDE CABLE BROKE. IT HAPPENED HAS ONE OF MY CHILDREN WAS OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE AND IT ONLY OPENED ABOUT A FOOT WIDE. NOW THE DOOR ONLY OPENS ABOUT A FOOT AND...

Aug 21, 2009 Structure 108,000 mi

I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. RECENTLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD START TO CLOSE BEFORE FULLY OPENING. THEN IT QUIT OPENING AT ALL. WHEN MANUALLY OPENED, THERE IS A CABLE THAT STICKS OUT UNDER THE REAR WINDOW. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT ...

Aug 21, 2009 Structure 108,000 mi

I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. RECENTLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD START TO CLOSE BEFORE FULLY OPENING. THEN IT QUIT OPENING AT ALL. WHEN MANUALLY OPENED, THERE IS A CABLE THAT STICKS OUT UNDER THE REAR WINDOW. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID IT ...

Aug 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN CLOSING THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR IT FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE DOOR TIED TOGETHER BY A ROPE TO KEEP IT IN PLACE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE FA...

Aug 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN CLOSING THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR IT FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE DOOR TIED TOGETHER BY A ROPE TO KEEP IT IN PLACE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE FA...

Aug 17, 2009 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LXE LIMITED ,POWER DOOR PROBLEM. THE CABLE BROKE AND DOORS ARE SHUT AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO IN THE WINTER DOORS FREEZE UP AND WILL NOT OPEN AS WELL. DRIVES SIDE DOOR RETURN ARM .. THE WELD BROKE AND CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THERE ARE A VE...

Aug 17, 2009 Structure 115,000 mi

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLES BROKE ON VAN. RIGHT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL TWO MONTHS LATER LEFT BROKE AND OPENS ABOUT 12IN.THAT FOUR KIDS HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT. WILL COST$1500 EACH TO FIX. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LXE LIMITED ,POWER DOOR PROBLEM. THE CABLE BROKE AND DOORS ARE SHUT AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO IN THE WINTER DOORS FREEZE UP AND WILL NOT OPEN AS WELL. DRIVES SIDE DOOR RETURN ARM .. THE WELD BROKE AND CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THERE ARE A VE...

Aug 17, 2009 Structure 115,000 mi

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLES BROKE ON VAN. RIGHT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL TWO MONTHS LATER LEFT BROKE AND OPENS ABOUT 12IN.THAT FOUR KIDS HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT. WILL COST$1500 EACH TO FIX. *TR

Aug 13, 2009 Steering 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN TURNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE ME...

Aug 13, 2009 Steering 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN TURNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE ME...

Aug 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH BUTTON. CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY PULLING HARD ON OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH BUTTON. CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY PULLING HARD ON OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 Equipment 87,000 mi

THE AC IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WENT OUT IN AUGUST (VERY HOT!); WE TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. TURNS OUT THE AC COMPRESSOR AND MULTIPLE RELATED PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR SYSTEM. CALLED AROUND TO ENSURE FAIR PRICE- MANY SHOPS REPORTED HAVING HAD THIS SAME PROB...

Aug 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH BUTTON. CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY PULLING HARD ON OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH BUTTON. CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY PULLING HARD ON OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING DOOR MOTOR. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 Equipment 87,000 mi

THE AC IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WENT OUT IN AUGUST (VERY HOT!); WE TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. TURNS OUT THE AC COMPRESSOR AND MULTIPLE RELATED PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR SYSTEM. CALLED AROUND TO ENSURE FAIR PRICE- MANY SHOPS REPORTED HAVING HAD THIS SAME PROB...

Aug 8, 2009 Structure 161,503 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CONTINUES TO OPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE TO HAVE PASSENGERS ANYMORE. IT IS A POWER DOOR. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Structure 161,503 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOOR CONTINUES TO OPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE TO HAVE PASSENGERS ANYMORE. IT IS A POWER DOOR. *TR

Aug 7, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

INITIAL NOTE: THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ORDERED TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE, WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE NOTICED SOME DIFFICULTY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH THE DOOR NOT OPENING W...

Aug 7, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

INITIAL NOTE: THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ORDERED TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE, WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE NOTICED SOME DIFFICULTY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH THE DOOR NOT OPENING W...

Aug 7, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

INITIAL NOTE: THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ORDERED TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE, WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE NOTICED SOME DIFFICULTY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH THE DOOR NOT OPENING W...

Aug 7, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

INITIAL NOTE: THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ORDERED TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE, WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE NOTICED SOME DIFFICULTY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH THE DOOR NOT OPENING W...

Aug 5, 2009 Equipment 64,500 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS MANUAL SLIDING REAR DOORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE HANDLES ON BOTH DOORS WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE LATEST ONE I REPLACED WAS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE APPARENT REASON FOR THESE BREAKING OFF IS THE FACT THAT THE DOORS ARE JAMMING AND IT IS EXTREMELY DIF...

Aug 5, 2009 Equipment 64,500 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS MANUAL SLIDING REAR DOORS. I HAVE REPLACED THE HANDLES ON BOTH DOORS WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE LATEST ONE I REPLACED WAS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE APPARENT REASON FOR THESE BREAKING OFF IS THE FACT THAT THE DOORS ARE JAMMING AND IT IS EXTREMELY DIF...

Aug 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

THE RIGHT REAR ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE CABLE HAD BROKEN. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE DOOR JAMMED COMPLETELY AND YOU COULD NOT EVEN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD IF TH...

Aug 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

THE RIGHT REAR ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE CABLE HAD BROKEN. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE DOOR JAMMED COMPLETELY AND YOU COULD NOT EVEN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD IF TH...

Jul 31, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 31, 2009 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 31, 2009 Structure 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 31, 2009 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LOCKS IN HER VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. RECENTLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTE...

Jul 29, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH THE DOOR HANDLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE UNDER THE REAR WINDOW SNAPPED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CENTRAL HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jul 29, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 29, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH THE DOOR HANDLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE UNDER THE REAR WINDOW SNAPPED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CENTRAL HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jul 29, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 29, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS COMPONENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Jul 27, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT AND A CHILD OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY. THE CHILD WAS STRUCK WHILE IN THE PATHWAY OF THE DOOR, BUT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT HE...

Jul 27, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT AND A CHILD OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY. THE CHILD WAS STRUCK WHILE IN THE PATHWAY OF THE DOOR, BUT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT HE...

Jul 23, 2009 Structure 129,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE POWER SIDE DOOR, THE CABLE TO OPEN IT SNAPPED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT OPEN. THIS RENDERS THE POWER DOOR INOPERABLE. TOYOTA HAS A SERVICE NOTICE ON THIS BUT THE COST TO FIX IT ACCORDING TO TOYOTA IS $850. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Structure 129,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE POWER SIDE DOOR, THE CABLE TO OPEN IT SNAPPED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT OPEN. THIS RENDERS THE POWER DOOR INOPERABLE. TOYOTA HAS A SERVICE NOTICE ON THIS BUT THE COST TO FIX IT ACCORDING TO TOYOTA IS $850. *TR

Jul 22, 2009 Visibility 110,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I BOUGHT THE VAN WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT, HAD TO WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GET IT (BECAUSE OF DEMAND) AND PAID FULL STICKER PRICE. LAST YEAR, WHILE DRIVING, MY AIR CONDITION UNIT WENT. IT IS BLOWING WARM AIR. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THAT ...

Jul 22, 2009 Visibility 110,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I BOUGHT THE VAN WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT, HAD TO WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GET IT (BECAUSE OF DEMAND) AND PAID FULL STICKER PRICE. LAST YEAR, WHILE DRIVING, MY AIR CONDITION UNIT WENT. IT IS BLOWING WARM AIR. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THAT ...

Jul 21, 2009 Structure

*****2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF********I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2003. I LOVED THE VAN UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 2007. WE HAD THE OPTIONAL POWER REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER, THE POWER CABLE SNAPPED SO WE CHANGED THE DOOR SETTING...

Jul 21, 2009 Structure

*****2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF********I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2003. I LOVED THE VAN UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 2007. WE HAD THE OPTIONAL POWER REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER, THE POWER CABLE SNAPPED SO WE CHANGED THE DOOR SETTING...

Jul 21, 2009 Structure

*****2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF********I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2003. I LOVED THE VAN UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 2007. WE HAD THE OPTIONAL POWER REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER, THE POWER CABLE SNAPPED SO WE CHANGED THE DOOR SETTING...

Jul 21, 2009 Structure

*****2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF********I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN BRAND NEW IN MARCH 2003. I LOVED THE VAN UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 2007. WE HAD THE OPTIONAL POWER REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER, THE POWER CABLE SNAPPED SO WE CHANGED THE DOOR SETTING...

Jul 19, 2009 Structure 117,817 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR CABLE FAILED AND THUS DOOR CAN NOT BE CLOSED. THE COATING OVER THE CABLE WORE OUT AND ULTIMATELY WIRE FAILED. *TR

Jul 19, 2009 Structure 117,817 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE POWER DOOR CABLE FAILED AND THUS DOOR CAN NOT BE CLOSED. THE COATING OVER THE CABLE WORE OUT AND ULTIMATELY WIRE FAILED. *TR

Jul 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COLLECTS CONDENSATION. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ONE YEAR. HE DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND DECIDED TO FILE A REPORT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Jul 17, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

DEFECT WITH TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR. THE DOOR MOTOR / TRAIN MECHANISM IS PRONE TO BREAKING LEAVING THE DOOR STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THITS MAKES THE CAR UNUSABLE AND/OR VERY UNSAFE. CLEARLY A MINIVAN IS MEANT TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA TWICE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. ...

Jul 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DEFECT WITH TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR. THE DOOR MOTOR / TRAIN MECHANISM IS PRONE TO BREAKING LEAVING THE DOOR STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THITS MAKES THE CAR UNUSABLE AND/OR VERY UNSAFE. CLEARLY A MINIVAN IS MEANT TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA TWICE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. ...

Jul 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COLLECTS CONDENSATION. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ONE YEAR. HE DISCOVERED THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND DECIDED TO FILE A REPORT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Jul 17, 2009 Structure 60,000 mi

DEFECT WITH TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR. THE DOOR MOTOR / TRAIN MECHANISM IS PRONE TO BREAKING LEAVING THE DOOR STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THITS MAKES THE CAR UNUSABLE AND/OR VERY UNSAFE. CLEARLY A MINIVAN IS MEANT TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA TWICE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. ...

Jul 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DEFECT WITH TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR. THE DOOR MOTOR / TRAIN MECHANISM IS PRONE TO BREAKING LEAVING THE DOOR STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THITS MAKES THE CAR UNUSABLE AND/OR VERY UNSAFE. CLEARLY A MINIVAN IS MEANT TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2004 SIENNA TWICE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. ...

Jul 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA TOYOTA VAN SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR BROKE, WOULD NOT OPEN, NOW THE LOCK HAS BROKE ON THE DOOR AND THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT, HIGH SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jul 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2004 SIENNA TOYOTA VAN SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR BROKE, WOULD NOT OPEN, NOW THE LOCK HAS BROKE ON THE DOOR AND THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT, HIGH SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jul 11, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,545 mi

I HAVE A 04 SIENNA W/ 49,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR BACK IN 04. THEY WOULD JUST TURNED OFF AFTER THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF. *TR

Jul 11, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,545 mi

I HAVE A 04 SIENNA W/ 49,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR BACK IN 04. THEY WOULD JUST TURNED OFF AFTER THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Suspension 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN WAS AT A BODY SHOP FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN DROVE THE VAN AROUND AND NOTED SOME STRANGE FEEL IN THE STEERING AND EXAMINED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE RUBBER BUSHINGS IN BOTH CONTROL ARMS WERE CRACKED AND FALLING APART LEADING TO SLOP IN THE STEERING AND MOVE...

Jul 10, 2009 Equipment 80,000 mi

A/C FAILURE, THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS SUB-STANDARD, VALVES, LINES, COMPRESSOR. HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 2 YEARS. NOTICED A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON-LINE FOR THIS MODEL. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BROKEN. A CHILD CANNOT OPEN THIS DOOR, WHICH RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SIENNA, AS ATTESTED TO BY MEMBERS OF THIS FORUM: HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0EB3FD GIVEN THE SERIOUS AND ENDEMIC NATURE...

Jul 10, 2009 Suspension 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN WAS AT A BODY SHOP FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN DROVE THE VAN AROUND AND NOTED SOME STRANGE FEEL IN THE STEERING AND EXAMINED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE RUBBER BUSHINGS IN BOTH CONTROL ARMS WERE CRACKED AND FALLING APART LEADING TO SLOP IN THE STEERING AND MOVE...

Jul 10, 2009 Equipment 80,000 mi

A/C FAILURE, THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS SUB-STANDARD, VALVES, LINES, COMPRESSOR. HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 2 YEARS. NOTICED A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON-LINE FOR THIS MODEL. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS BROKEN. A CHILD CANNOT OPEN THIS DOOR, WHICH RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SIENNA, AS ATTESTED TO BY MEMBERS OF THIS FORUM: HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0EB3FD GIVEN THE SERIOUS AND ENDEMIC NATURE...

Jul 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, POWER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT WORKING, TSB-0085-09 TSB NUMBER:TSB-0085-09NHTSA NUMBER:10029190TSB DATE:MARCH 13, 2009DATE ADDED TO FILE:JUNE 24, 2009 FAILING COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SUMMARY: TOYOTA: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE POWER FUNCTION OF ...

Jul 9, 2009 Structure 72,284 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DRIVER-SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JAMMED OPEN RECENTLY. TURNING IT TO MANUAL MODE, WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THEN IT WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 10 INCHES WIDE WITH GREAT FORCE APPLIED TO IT. THERE IS NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER COULD OPEN OR CL...

Jul 9, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE AS THE CABLE CAME OFF OF ITS TRACK AND WOUND TIGHTLY AROUND THE MOTOR [LOCATED INSIDE THE DOOR]. THE VERY TIGHTLY WOUND CABLE AROUND THE MOTOR PULLED THE DOOR OFF THE TRACK CAUSING A QUOTED $1,800 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Jul 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, POWER SLIDING DOOR IS NOT WORKING, TSB-0085-09 TSB NUMBER:TSB-0085-09NHTSA NUMBER:10029190TSB DATE:MARCH 13, 2009DATE ADDED TO FILE:JUNE 24, 2009 FAILING COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SUMMARY: TOYOTA: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE POWER FUNCTION OF ...

Jul 9, 2009 Structure 72,284 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DRIVER-SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JAMMED OPEN RECENTLY. TURNING IT TO MANUAL MODE, WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THEN IT WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 10 INCHES WIDE WITH GREAT FORCE APPLIED TO IT. THERE IS NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER COULD OPEN OR CL...

Jul 9, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE AS THE CABLE CAME OFF OF ITS TRACK AND WOUND TIGHTLY AROUND THE MOTOR [LOCATED INSIDE THE DOOR]. THE VERY TIGHTLY WOUND CABLE AROUND THE MOTOR PULLED THE DOOR OFF THE TRACK CAUSING A QUOTED $1,800 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Visibility 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE GLASS SUNROOF/MOONROOF OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SHATTERED. FROM THE PATTERN OF THE GLASS BREAKAGE IT LOOKS LIKE THE GLASS BROKE DUE TO INTERIOR CABIN PRESSURE. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. WE HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ABO...

Jul 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY CAUSING A HAZARD. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE AS IT WORKED FINE ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT MINUTE IT STOPPED. I BROUGHT IT TO BOCH TOYOTA IN NORWOOD MASS WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VAN AND HAVE BROUGHT IT IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE FRAYED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR ...

Jul 8, 2009 Visibility 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE GLASS SUNROOF/MOONROOF OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SHATTERED. FROM THE PATTERN OF THE GLASS BREAKAGE IT LOOKS LIKE THE GLASS BROKE DUE TO INTERIOR CABIN PRESSURE. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. WE HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ABO...

Jul 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SIDE DOOR CABLE BROKE NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY CAUSING A HAZARD. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE AS IT WORKED FINE ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT MINUTE IT STOPPED. I BROUGHT IT TO BOCH TOYOTA IN NORWOOD MASS WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VAN AND HAVE BROUGHT IT IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE FRAYED WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR ...

Jul 7, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. *TR

Jul 7, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING, UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER IN POWER OR MANUAL MODE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT WITH SIENNAS, TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS WOULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 7, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. *TR

Jul 7, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR STOPPED WORKING, UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER IN POWER OR MANUAL MODE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT WITH SIENNAS, TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS WOULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE REPAIR. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND MY SLIDING MOTOR HAS GIVEN OUT AND I SEE THIS PROBLEM IS JUST NOT HAPPENING TO A FEW VEHICLES AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IT ALSO COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A SAFETY ISSUE. I OFFICIALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE REPAIR. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND MY SLIDING MOTOR HAS GIVEN OUT AND I SEE THIS PROBLEM IS JUST NOT HAPPENING TO A FEW VEHICLES AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IT ALSO COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A SAFETY ISSUE. I OFFICIALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. *TR

Jul 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE 1800 TO REPAIR. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOBODY IS GETTING HELP FROM TOYOTA. NEEDS TO BE DIRECTED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY IS SINCE THOSE DOORS ARE A PRIMARY MEANS OF EGRESS FROM REAR SET PASSENGERS....

Jul 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE 1800 TO REPAIR. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOBODY IS GETTING HELP FROM TOYOTA. NEEDS TO BE DIRECTED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY IS SINCE THOSE DOORS ARE A PRIMARY MEANS OF EGRESS FROM REAR SET PASSENGERS....

Jun 30, 2009 Structure 45,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED -- WE HAVE JUST UNDER 45K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE PRESSED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND, AS IT WAS CLOSING, HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CABLE WAS BROKEN. FORTUNATELY WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE DOOR CL...

Jun 30, 2009 Structure 45,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED -- WE HAVE JUST UNDER 45K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE PRESSED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND, AS IT WAS CLOSING, HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CABLE WAS BROKEN. FORTUNATELY WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE DOOR CL...

Jun 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

2004 SIENNA MINI-VAN: POWER REAR HATCH SUDDENLY CLOSED ON ME WHILE PUTTING IN SOME GROCERIES. MINOR SCRAPES AND BRUISES BUT WAS PAINFUL. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE DOOR IS OPEN MANUALLY, REMOTE BUTTON, OR BUTTON INSIDE CAR. DOOR GOES UP ALL THE WAY, THEN SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY CLOSES IN 1-2 SECONDS....

Jun 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

2004 SIENNA MINI-VAN: POWER REAR HATCH SUDDENLY CLOSED ON ME WHILE PUTTING IN SOME GROCERIES. MINOR SCRAPES AND BRUISES BUT WAS PAINFUL. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE DOOR IS OPEN MANUALLY, REMOTE BUTTON, OR BUTTON INSIDE CAR. DOOR GOES UP ALL THE WAY, THEN SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY CLOSES IN 1-2 SECONDS....

Jun 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND HAS CAUSED CHILDREN ISSUES WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR MANUALLY. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 94,700 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - I DID SOME SEARCHING AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM - THE CABLE TO THE POWER DOOR JAMMED IN THE ASSEMBLY PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING FULLY THE COATING ON THE CABLE IS FRAYED, CRACKING, AND THE CABLE IS RUSTED IN VISIBLE AREAS. WITH SEEING THIS AND READ...

Jun 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND HAS CAUSED CHILDREN ISSUES WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR MANUALLY. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 94,700 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - I DID SOME SEARCHING AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM - THE CABLE TO THE POWER DOOR JAMMED IN THE ASSEMBLY PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING FULLY THE COATING ON THE CABLE IS FRAYED, CRACKING, AND THE CABLE IS RUSTED IN VISIBLE AREAS. WITH SEEING THIS AND READ...

Jun 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE REAR PASSENGER EXIT, THE DOOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. HE HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR AJAR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MOTOR OR CONTROL...

Jun 25, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE REAR PASSENGER EXIT, THE DOOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. HE HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR AJAR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR MOTOR OR CONTROL...

Jun 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLES FOR THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE COMPONENT TO FAIL. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE OCCUPANTS MAY BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THA...

Jun 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLES FOR THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE COMPONENT TO FAIL. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR FAILED. THE OCCUPANTS MAY BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THA...

Jun 22, 2009 Structure 147,825 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, REAR PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED, HINGE FAILED - MY SON WENT TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE AND IT SEEMED TO FALL OFF TRACK - BACK WAS LOWER AND IN TRYING TO SHUT DOOR, WHEN PRESSED POWER BUTTON AGAIN THE REAR PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED; DEALERSHIP SAID HINGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 22, 2009 Structure 147,825 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, REAR PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED, HINGE FAILED - MY SON WENT TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE AND IT SEEMED TO FALL OFF TRACK - BACK WAS LOWER AND IN TRYING TO SHUT DOOR, WHEN PRESSED POWER BUTTON AGAIN THE REAR PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED; DEALERSHIP SAID HINGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 18, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, THE CABLE BROKE AND JAMMED THE DOOR OPENED. IT TOOK 1 HOUR TO GET THE DOOR CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN JAMMED SHUT EVERY SINCE. THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1500. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Equipment 85,000 mi

THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, THE CABLE BROKE AND JAMMED THE DOOR OPENED. IT TOOK 1 HOUR TO GET THE DOOR CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN JAMMED SHUT EVERY SINCE. THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1500. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, THE CABLE BROKE AND JAMMED THE DOOR OPENED. IT TOOK 1 HOUR TO GET THE DOOR CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN JAMMED SHUT EVERY SINCE. THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1500. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Equipment 85,000 mi

THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, THE CABLE BROKE AND JAMMED THE DOOR OPENED. IT TOOK 1 HOUR TO GET THE DOOR CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN JAMMED SHUT EVERY SINCE. THE COST TO REPAIR IT IS $1500. *TR

Jun 17, 2009 Structure 48,000 mi

THE SLIDING REAR PASSENGER DOOR ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FAILED AS A RESULT OF A RUSTED / FRAYED CABLE. THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION SO THAT MY CHILDREN MUST EXIT INTO TRAFFIC. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT WE WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THAT DOOR. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA...

Jun 17, 2009 Structure 48,000 mi

THE SLIDING REAR PASSENGER DOOR ON OUR 2004 SIENNA FAILED AS A RESULT OF A RUSTED / FRAYED CABLE. THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION SO THAT MY CHILDREN MUST EXIT INTO TRAFFIC. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT WE WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THAT DOOR. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA...

Jun 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 84,300 mi

ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH 84K MILES, THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED LEAVING THE DOOR HALFWAY OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED FULLY. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE OUR THREE KIDS HOME WITH THE DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSED. ABOUT ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE DOOR WOULD SOMETIMES ACT ...

Jun 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 54,523 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF POWER DRIVE MECHANISM OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SIDE DOORS. DUE TO A TOYOTA-KNOWN DEFECT (TOYOTA TSB #EL004-04), THE DRIVE CABLE CAN SNAP, RENDERING THE POWER CONTROL OF THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO BE STUCK PARTIALLY OPEN UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. THIS ISSUE I...

Jun 15, 2009 Structure 43,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR PASSENGER SIDE BROKE - CABLE SNAPPED. A METAL SKINNY CABLE IS NOW HANGING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, NEXT TO THE THIRD ROW WINDOW. MY CAR HAS 43,000 MILES, SO NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY ANYMORE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE COST OF REPAIR IS $1,500!!! THE DEAL...

Jun 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 84,300 mi

ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH 84K MILES, THE PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED LEAVING THE DOOR HALFWAY OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED FULLY. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE OUR THREE KIDS HOME WITH THE DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSED. ABOUT ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE DOOR WOULD SOMETIMES ACT ...

Jun 15, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 54,523 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF POWER DRIVE MECHANISM OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SIDE DOORS. DUE TO A TOYOTA-KNOWN DEFECT (TOYOTA TSB #EL004-04), THE DRIVE CABLE CAN SNAP, RENDERING THE POWER CONTROL OF THE DOOR INOPERABLE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO BE STUCK PARTIALLY OPEN UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. THIS ISSUE I...

Jun 15, 2009 Structure 43,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR PASSENGER SIDE BROKE - CABLE SNAPPED. A METAL SKINNY CABLE IS NOW HANGING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, NEXT TO THE THIRD ROW WINDOW. MY CAR HAS 43,000 MILES, SO NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY ANYMORE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE COST OF REPAIR IS $1,500!!! THE DEAL...

Jun 11, 2009 Tires 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE UNEXPECTEDLY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE TIRE HAD NEVER BEEN USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY DID NOT EXPLAIN THE REASON BEHIND THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Jun 11, 2009 Tires 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE UNEXPECTEDLY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE TIRE HAD NEVER BEEN USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY DID NOT EXPLAIN THE REASON BEHIND THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Jun 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 92,500 mi

2004 TOTALLY SIENNA SLIDE DOOR FROZE IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE MANUAL OVERRIDE FEATURE DIDN'T WORK TO ALLOW ME TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN. THIS APPEARS TO BE OCCURRING ON A HIGH NUMBER OF SIENNA'S AND I BELIEVE IT IS A CLEAR DEFECT. THE DEALER WANTED $2,000 TO FIX THE DOOR THAT...

Jun 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 92,500 mi

2004 TOTALLY SIENNA SLIDE DOOR FROZE IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE MANUAL OVERRIDE FEATURE DIDN'T WORK TO ALLOW ME TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN. THIS APPEARS TO BE OCCURRING ON A HIGH NUMBER OF SIENNA'S AND I BELIEVE IT IS A CLEAR DEFECT. THE DEALER WANTED $2,000 TO FIX THE DOOR THAT...

Jun 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,500 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF IT'S TRAVEL, I EXPERIENCED NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR 1-2 SECONDS WITH CARS COMING TOWARDS ME. THE ENGINE THEN PROCEEDED TO REV TO THE PROPER LEVEL I WAS EXPECTING. THIS TYPE OF SITUATION ALSO HAPPENS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ...

Jun 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,500 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF IT'S TRAVEL, I EXPERIENCED NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR 1-2 SECONDS WITH CARS COMING TOWARDS ME. THE ENGINE THEN PROCEEDED TO REV TO THE PROPER LEVEL I WAS EXPECTING. THIS TYPE OF SITUATION ALSO HAPPENS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ...

Jun 5, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING A 04 TOY SIENNA AND HYDROPLANED. I HIT A GUARDRAIL AND BOTH AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. MY AIRBAG CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON MY STOMACH AND ARM. IT BURNED A SOFTBALL SIZE HOLE IN MY SHIRT. THE BURN WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BY 7 INCHES ON MY STOMACH AND BLISTERED. MY HUSBANDS AIRBAG DEPLOYED ...

Jun 5, 2009 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING A 04 TOY SIENNA AND HYDROPLANED. I HIT A GUARDRAIL AND BOTH AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. MY AIRBAG CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON MY STOMACH AND ARM. IT BURNED A SOFTBALL SIZE HOLE IN MY SHIRT. THE BURN WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BY 7 INCHES ON MY STOMACH AND BLISTERED. MY HUSBANDS AIRBAG DEPLOYED ...

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: POWERED DOOR CABLE BREAKAGE; SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFICIENCY IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 2, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA: POWERED DOOR CABLE BREAKAGE; SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFICIENCY IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE. *TR

May 30, 2009 Structure 76,427 mi

NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS NOT SEATING PROPERLY. ON INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE LATCH AT THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CUT THROUGH THE SHEET METAL OF THE DOOR ITSELF, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNLATCHABLE. *TR

May 30, 2009 Structure 76,427 mi

NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS NOT SEATING PROPERLY. ON INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE LATCH AT THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CUT THROUGH THE SHEET METAL OF THE DOOR ITSELF, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNLATCHABLE. *TR

May 29, 2009 Structure 72,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK. SCANNED INTERNET AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE FACING SIMILAR ISSUE. THIS IS SO COMMON A PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX THIS. *TR

May 29, 2009 Structure 72,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK. SCANNED INTERNET AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE FACING SIMILAR ISSUE. THIS IS SO COMMON A PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX THIS. *TR

May 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN OPENED AND OFTEN CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER SAID THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD BEEN UP TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND WOULD NOT REPAIR. MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE FALLS OUT OR GETS SQUISHED. *TR

May 28, 2009 Structure 101,160 mi

I HAVE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AND THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JUST BROKE DOWN AFTER A LOUD BANG AND A PEACE OF HARD PLASTIC FLEW OFF AND HIT THE GARAGE FLOOR. I WAS ALONE AND DID NOT GET HURT. ALTHOUGH I HAVE ECP, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS NOT COVERED AND CHARGED ME $95.00CAD+TAX AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE ...

May 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA DRIVER SIDE DOOR MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN OPENED AND OFTEN CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER SAID THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD BEEN UP TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND WOULD NOT REPAIR. MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE FALLS OUT OR GETS SQUISHED. *TR

May 28, 2009 Structure 101,160 mi

I HAVE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 AND THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JUST BROKE DOWN AFTER A LOUD BANG AND A PEACE OF HARD PLASTIC FLEW OFF AND HIT THE GARAGE FLOOR. I WAS ALONE AND DID NOT GET HURT. ALTHOUGH I HAVE ECP, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS NOT COVERED AND CHARGED ME $95.00CAD+TAX AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE ...

May 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 70,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH AN AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS AND ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, FROM WHICH I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS I NEEDED TO MAKE SURE AND LUBRICATE THE HINGES, I GAVE UP ON THE DOOR BEING FIXED. TRIED NOT TO FOCUS ON THE ...

May 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

LAST NIGHT I WAS OPENING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO GET OUT MY DAUGHTER. WE WERE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND WHEN THE DOOR GOT ABOUT HALFWAY OPEN I HEARD A SNAP AND THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER WAS STILL LOCKED IN THE CAR SEAT AND MY ARMS WERE OUT OF THE WAY. THE...

May 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 70,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH AN AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS AND ATTEMPTED REPAIRS, FROM WHICH I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS I NEEDED TO MAKE SURE AND LUBRICATE THE HINGES, I GAVE UP ON THE DOOR BEING FIXED. TRIED NOT TO FOCUS ON THE ...

May 27, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

LAST NIGHT I WAS OPENING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO GET OUT MY DAUGHTER. WE WERE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND WHEN THE DOOR GOT ABOUT HALFWAY OPEN I HEARD A SNAP AND THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER WAS STILL LOCKED IN THE CAR SEAT AND MY ARMS WERE OUT OF THE WAY. THE...

May 26, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

DOOR CHECK ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS BROKEN AND IS MAKING A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT IS DOOR CHECK. TOYOTA HAS PUT IN PLACE A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR 100,000 MI OR 5 YEARS IN SERVICE. I AM WITHIN THE 5 YEARS BUT OVER THE 100,00 MILES AND TOYOT...

May 26, 2009 Tires 85,000 mi

2 FLAT TIRES WITHIN A YEAR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (TIRES REPLACED 2007). BOTH OCCASIONS HAD A BAD VALVE STEM. BOTH OCCASIONS THE FLAT TIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A FLAT, REPLACED VALVE STEMS ON BOTH OCCASIONS. HAVE SINCE REPLACED TIRES DUE TO CONCERN OF FAULTY VALVE STEMS. *TR

May 26, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

DOOR CHECK ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS BROKEN AND IS MAKING A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT IS DOOR CHECK. TOYOTA HAS PUT IN PLACE A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR 100,000 MI OR 5 YEARS IN SERVICE. I AM WITHIN THE 5 YEARS BUT OVER THE 100,00 MILES AND TOYOT...

May 26, 2009 Tires 85,000 mi

2 FLAT TIRES WITHIN A YEAR ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (TIRES REPLACED 2007). BOTH OCCASIONS HAD A BAD VALVE STEM. BOTH OCCASIONS THE FLAT TIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A FLAT, REPLACED VALVE STEMS ON BOTH OCCASIONS. HAVE SINCE REPLACED TIRES DUE TO CONCERN OF FAULTY VALVE STEMS. *TR

May 19, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR NOW ONLY OPENS ABOUT 12 TO 18 INCHES. *TR

May 19, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 04 SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYED AND ABOUT TO SNAP. TOYOTA SAID IT WILL REPLACE THE CABLE & MOTOR FOR $1500. OUR 5 YR. WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 77000 MILES. ACCORDING TO SITES I HAVE READ, EVENTUALLY THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER OPEN OR MAY RANDOMLY OPEN AS YOU DRIVE DOW...

May 19, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR NOW ONLY OPENS ABOUT 12 TO 18 INCHES. *TR

May 19, 2009 Structure 77,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 04 SLIDING DOOR CABLE IS FRAYED AND ABOUT TO SNAP. TOYOTA SAID IT WILL REPLACE THE CABLE & MOTOR FOR $1500. OUR 5 YR. WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 77000 MILES. ACCORDING TO SITES I HAVE READ, EVENTUALLY THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER OPEN OR MAY RANDOMLY OPEN AS YOU DRIVE DOW...

May 18, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AS THE DOOR OPENED. LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT SQUEAKING NOISES AND THEY HAD LUBED THE DOOR TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACED A RECALLED PART IN THAT DOOR. *TR

May 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AS THE DOOR OPENED. LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT SQUEAKING NOISES AND THEY HAD LUBED THE DOOR TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACED A RECALLED PART IN THAT DOOR. *TR

May 18, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AS THE DOOR OPENED. LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT SQUEAKING NOISES AND THEY HAD LUBED THE DOOR TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACED A RECALLED PART IN THAT DOOR. *TR

May 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AS THE DOOR OPENED. LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT SQUEAKING NOISES AND THEY HAD LUBED THE DOOR TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACED A RECALLED PART IN THAT DOOR. *TR

May 17, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

THE CABLE AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. MY WIFE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH FOUR CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT NOW WE DON'T OPEN IT FOR FEAR OF IT BEING STUCK OPEN. I RECEIVED A QUOTE TO FIX...

May 17, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

THE CABLE AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. MY WIFE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH FOUR CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT NOW WE DON'T OPEN IT FOR FEAR OF IT BEING STUCK OPEN. I RECEIVED A QUOTE TO FIX...

May 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. PROBLEM WITH SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSING. METAL, PART OF DOOR FRAME,HOLDING SCREWS THAT KEEP LOCK IN PROPER PLACE FAILED DUE TO STRESS. *TR

May 14, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. PROBLEM WITH SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSING. METAL, PART OF DOOR FRAME,HOLDING SCREWS THAT KEEP LOCK IN PROPER PLACE FAILED DUE TO STRESS. *TR

May 12, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN'S POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE VAN HAD ABOUT 120,000 MILES WHEN IT HAPPENED. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED AFTER SEEING THE COSTS INVOLVED. I CAN CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. *TR

May 12, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. *TR

May 12, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN'S POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. THE VAN HAD ABOUT 120,000 MILES WHEN IT HAPPENED. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED AFTER SEEING THE COSTS INVOLVED. I CAN CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY. *TR

May 12, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. *TR

May 11, 2009 Structure 99,526 mi

NO APPARENT DIFFICULTIES, SIGNS OF SYMPTOMS HAD BEEN OBSERVED, BUT MY CHILDREN WERE PLACED IN POTENTIAL HARM DUE TO A PART THAT APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. HERE IS THE SITUATION. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OPENED TO DISCHARGE SOME PASSENGERS FROM THE REAR OF...

May 11, 2009 Structure 99,526 mi

NO APPARENT DIFFICULTIES, SIGNS OF SYMPTOMS HAD BEEN OBSERVED, BUT MY CHILDREN WERE PLACED IN POTENTIAL HARM DUE TO A PART THAT APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. HERE IS THE SITUATION. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS OPENED TO DISCHARGE SOME PASSENGERS FROM THE REAR OF...

May 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. APPARENTLY MY PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON AFTER TALKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS. MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR HAS AN AUTOMATIC PUSH BOTTOM TO OPEN AND CLOSE. IT RECENTLY FAILED AND I CAN NO LONGER OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR WITH THE SWITCH. IT HAS TO BE MANUALLY OPEN...

May 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. APPARENTLY MY PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON AFTER TALKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS. MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR HAS AN AUTOMATIC PUSH BOTTOM TO OPEN AND CLOSE. IT RECENTLY FAILED AND I CAN NO LONGER OPEN OR CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR WITH THE SWITCH. IT HAS TO BE MANUALLY OPEN...

May 6, 2009 Steering 63,000 mi

LARGE NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING LEFT. *TR

May 6, 2009 Steering 63,000 mi

LARGE NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING LEFT. *TR

Apr 30, 2009 Steering 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS BINDING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH MAKES STEERING DIFFICULT. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,...

Apr 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 124,706 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR POWER FAILURE. OPENED DOOR AND THE CABLE THAT THE DOOR RUNS ALONG HUNG OUTSIDE THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND WOULD NOT RETRACT INTO PLACE AND THE POWER WOULD NOT MOVE THE DOOR TO CLOSE IT. AFTER HAVING IT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER THEY SAID THE MOTOR AND CA...

Apr 30, 2009 Steering 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS BINDING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH MAKES STEERING DIFFICULT. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,...

Apr 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 124,706 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR POWER FAILURE. OPENED DOOR AND THE CABLE THAT THE DOOR RUNS ALONG HUNG OUTSIDE THE SIDE OF THE VAN AND WOULD NOT RETRACT INTO PLACE AND THE POWER WOULD NOT MOVE THE DOOR TO CLOSE IT. AFTER HAVING IT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER THEY SAID THE MOTOR AND CA...

Apr 29, 2009 Structure 74,248 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUST. THE FAILURE CAUSED A DELAY IN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. OCCASIONALLY, THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONLY HALFWAY AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. WHEN THE CONTACT AT...

Apr 29, 2009 Structure 74,248 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUST. THE FAILURE CAUSED A DELAY IN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. OCCASIONALLY, THE DOOR WOULD OPEN ONLY HALFWAY AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. WHEN THE CONTACT AT...

Apr 28, 2009 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 28, 2009 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 24, 2009 Traction Control System 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, WHEN RESUMING REGULAR FUNCTIONS HE COULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 5 MPH WITHOUT THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGI...

Apr 24, 2009 Traction Control System 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, WHEN RESUMING REGULAR FUNCTIONS HE COULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 5 MPH WITHOUT THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGI...

Apr 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CLICKS AND POPS UPON OPENING AND CLOSING. THIS IS SOME KIND OF LATCH/WELDING ISSUE. THE LONG TERM CONSEQUENCE IS COMPLETE DOOR FAILURE. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CLICKS AND POPS UPON OPENING AND CLOSING. THIS IS SOME KIND OF LATCH/WELDING ISSUE. THE LONG TERM CONSEQUENCE IS COMPLETE DOOR FAILURE. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR, RUSTED AND SNAPPED AFTER THE PLASTIC COATING WORE AND FAILED, HAD TO REMOVE CABLE SO I CAN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THE WEAR OF THE CABLE SEEMS PREMATURE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR, RUSTED AND SNAPPED AFTER THE PLASTIC COATING WORE AND FAILED, HAD TO REMOVE CABLE SO I CAN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THE WEAR OF THE CABLE SEEMS PREMATURE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR, RUSTED AND SNAPPED AFTER THE PLASTIC COATING WORE AND FAILED, HAD TO REMOVE CABLE SO I CAN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THE WEAR OF THE CABLE SEEMS PREMATURE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

ON THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, CABLE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DOOR, RUSTED AND SNAPPED AFTER THE PLASTIC COATING WORE AND FAILED, HAD TO REMOVE CABLE SO I CAN OPEN IT MANUALLY. THE WEAR OF THE CABLE SEEMS PREMATURE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *TR

Apr 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 91,255 mi

2004 'TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. CABLE ON POWER SLIDING DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, SNAPPED LEAVING DOOR UNUSABLE AND IN THE OPEN POSITION. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR OR TO DRIVE SAFELY. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS ASKING FOR MORE THAN $1000 TO REPLACE A CABLE. FOUND MANY, MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME CABLE AND S...

Apr 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 91,255 mi

2004 'TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. CABLE ON POWER SLIDING DOOR, PASSENGER SIDE, SNAPPED LEAVING DOOR UNUSABLE AND IN THE OPEN POSITION. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR OR TO DRIVE SAFELY. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS ASKING FOR MORE THAN $1000 TO REPLACE A CABLE. FOUND MANY, MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME CABLE AND S...

Apr 15, 2009 Structure 59,125 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 STOPPED WORKING, HAVE TO OPEN IT MANUALLY. HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE ON MYCARSTATS.COM AND IT SEEMS TOYOTA IS AWARE BUT NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Structure 59,125 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 STOPPED WORKING, HAVE TO OPEN IT MANUALLY. HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE ON MYCARSTATS.COM AND IT SEEMS TOYOTA IS AWARE BUT NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 148,424 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDE DOOR PASSENGER SIDE ON MINI VAN. I WENT TO OPEN IT AND WHEN IT CAME TIME TO CLOSE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. I WENT TO DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID. TOYOTA HAS MANY BULLETINS ON THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALLS. IT WILL BE $1800.00 ...

Apr 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 148,424 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDE DOOR PASSENGER SIDE ON MINI VAN. I WENT TO OPEN IT AND WHEN IT CAME TIME TO CLOSE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. I WENT TO DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID. TOYOTA HAS MANY BULLETINS ON THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALLS. IT WILL BE $1800.00 ...

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 148,424 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDE DOOR PASSENGER SIDE ON MINI VAN. I WENT TO OPEN IT AND WHEN IT CAME TIME TO CLOSE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. I WENT TO DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID. TOYOTA HAS MANY BULLETINS ON THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALLS. IT WILL BE $1800.00 ...

Apr 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 148,424 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRIC SLIDE DOOR PASSENGER SIDE ON MINI VAN. I WENT TO OPEN IT AND WHEN IT CAME TIME TO CLOSE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT WORK. I WENT TO DEALER SHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID. TOYOTA HAS MANY BULLETINS ON THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALLS. IT WILL BE $1800.00 ...

Apr 10, 2009 Steering 74,000 mi

THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAS RUSTED AND IS SEIZING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT VARYING DEGREES DEPENDENT UPON TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. AT IT'S BEST, STEERING IS A LITTLE DIFFICULT AND UNPREDICTABLY RESPONSIVE. AT IT'S WORSE, STEERING IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. ...

Apr 10, 2009 Steering 74,000 mi

THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAS RUSTED AND IS SEIZING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT VARYING DEGREES DEPENDENT UPON TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. AT IT'S BEST, STEERING IS A LITTLE DIFFICULT AND UNPREDICTABLY RESPONSIVE. AT IT'S WORSE, STEERING IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. ...

Apr 9, 2009 Steering 31,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Steering 31,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING. STEERING SUDDENLY BINDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. VERY HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. HARD TO CONTROL. *TR

Apr 6, 2009 Steering 79,000 mi

STEERING BINDING OR INCREASED STEERING EFFORT ON TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA. STEERING REQUIRES EXTRA EFFORT WHILE TURNING, AND DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN BY ITSELF (REQUIRES EFFORT TO RETURN TO 0 DEGREES). THIS CONDITION VARIES (DIFFERENT EFFORT AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN THE TURNING ARC) FROM TURN TO TURN, MAKING...

Apr 6, 2009 Steering 79,000 mi

STEERING BINDING OR INCREASED STEERING EFFORT ON TOYOTA 2004 SIENNA. STEERING REQUIRES EXTRA EFFORT WHILE TURNING, AND DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN BY ITSELF (REQUIRES EFFORT TO RETURN TO 0 DEGREES). THIS CONDITION VARIES (DIFFERENT EFFORT AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN THE TURNING ARC) FROM TURN TO TURN, MAKING...

Apr 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED IN DECEMBER 2008. THE CABLE (UNKNOWN METAL) WHICH WAS EXPOSED & DANGLING APPEARED TO BE FRAYED, AS WELL AS RUSTED. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONE'S MIND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS, THAT THIS IS, INDEED, A DANGER CREATED BY A FLAW IN T...

Apr 3, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED IN DECEMBER 2008. THE CABLE (UNKNOWN METAL) WHICH WAS EXPOSED & DANGLING APPEARED TO BE FRAYED, AS WELL AS RUSTED. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONE'S MIND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS, THAT THIS IS, INDEED, A DANGER CREATED BY A FLAW IN T...

Apr 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 85,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED IN DECEMBER 2008. THE CABLE (UNKNOWN METAL) WHICH WAS EXPOSED & DANGLING APPEARED TO BE FRAYED, AS WELL AS RUSTED. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONE'S MIND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS, THAT THIS IS, INDEED, A DANGER CREATED BY A FLAW IN T...

Apr 3, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SNAPPED IN DECEMBER 2008. THE CABLE (UNKNOWN METAL) WHICH WAS EXPOSED & DANGLING APPEARED TO BE FRAYED, AS WELL AS RUSTED. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONE'S MIND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS, THAT THIS IS, INDEED, A DANGER CREATED BY A FLAW IN T...

Apr 2, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED AND CABLE HAD TO BE CUT BY DEALER. I HAVE SEEN THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN SIENNAS. SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY AND QUALITY ISSUE. 1500 DOLLARS FOR REPAIR AT DEALER. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Air Bags 61,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR SIENNA NEW FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. WE REQUESTED LEATHER INTERIOR AND PAID EXTRA AND IT WAS INSTALLED. WE LATER FOUND OUT THAT THIS WORK WAS NOT DONE BY THE DEALER BUT WAS SUBCONTRACTED AND TOYOTA PARTS WERE NOT USED. SUBSEQUENTLY 13 DAYS AGO I HIT A POTHOLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN...

Apr 2, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED AND CABLE HAD TO BE CUT BY DEALER. I HAVE SEEN THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN SIENNAS. SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY AND QUALITY ISSUE. 1500 DOLLARS FOR REPAIR AT DEALER. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Air Bags 61,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR SIENNA NEW FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. WE REQUESTED LEATHER INTERIOR AND PAID EXTRA AND IT WAS INSTALLED. WE LATER FOUND OUT THAT THIS WORK WAS NOT DONE BY THE DEALER BUT WAS SUBCONTRACTED AND TOYOTA PARTS WERE NOT USED. SUBSEQUENTLY 13 DAYS AGO I HIT A POTHOLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN...

Mar 30, 2009 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WE OWN A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 2004. BACK IN NOVEMBER 2008, THE DRIVER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR JAM AND UNUSABLE IN "POWER" MODE. CABLE DANGLING OUT OF ITS SOCKET, WE DROVE TO OUR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THE REPAIR CAME TO OVER $1800!!! AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON ...

Mar 30, 2009 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WE OWN A TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 2004. BACK IN NOVEMBER 2008, THE DRIVER SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED, MAKING THE DOOR JAM AND UNUSABLE IN "POWER" MODE. CABLE DANGLING OUT OF ITS SOCKET, WE DROVE TO OUR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THE REPAIR CAME TO OVER $1800!!! AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON ...

Mar 24, 2009 Structure 41,000 mi

POWER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE OF TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE VAN GETS JAMMED, STUCK, UNOPENABLE, UNCLOSABLE IN BOTH COLD AND WARM WEATHER. *TR

Mar 24, 2009 Structure 41,000 mi

POWER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE OF TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LE VAN GETS JAMMED, STUCK, UNOPENABLE, UNCLOSABLE IN BOTH COLD AND WARM WEATHER. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWERSIDE DOOR FAILURE TO OPEN /CLOSE. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWERSIDE DOOR FAILURE TO OPEN /CLOSE. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 Structure 800,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR (AUTOMATIC),STOPPED WORKING, SCRAPES PAINT OFF OF BODY WHEN USED MANUALLY, NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 Structure 800,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR (AUTOMATIC),STOPPED WORKING, SCRAPES PAINT OFF OF BODY WHEN USED MANUALLY, NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AND SHUT. *TR

Mar 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 41,000 mi

WHEN BACKING 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN IN DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS 41,000 MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA. THE BRAKES WERE CHECKED AT 34,388. THE CAR HAS A HIGHER IDLE (FUEL CONSUMPTION) SO IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING, THE CAR WAS ROLLING. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE A...

Mar 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 41,000 mi

WHEN BACKING 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN IN DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS 41,000 MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY TOYOTA. THE BRAKES WERE CHECKED AT 34,388. THE CAR HAS A HIGHER IDLE (FUEL CONSUMPTION) SO IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING, THE CAR WAS ROLLING. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE A...

Mar 16, 2009 Structure

CABLE AND PULLEY SYSTEM ON REAR POWER DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND BROKEN. DOOR DOESN'T SLIDE ON TRACK AND COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

CABLE AND PULLEY SYSTEM ON REAR POWER DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND BROKEN. DOOR DOESN'T SLIDE ON TRACK AND COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,177 mi

THE SIDE DOOR CABLES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. ONE CABLE HAS TANGLED ON PARTS INSIDE AND NOW WILL NOT FULLY OPEN. THE OTHER CABLE TANGLED WHILE THE DOOR WAS OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE UNTIL I PARTIALLY DISASSEMBLED THE PANEL AND ENTANGLED THE BROKEN CABLE. THE VAN IS OUT O...

Mar 16, 2009 Structure

CABLE AND PULLEY SYSTEM ON REAR POWER DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND BROKEN. DOOR DOESN'T SLIDE ON TRACK AND COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

CABLE AND PULLEY SYSTEM ON REAR POWER DOOR ON TOYOTA SIENNA FRAYED AND BROKEN. DOOR DOESN'T SLIDE ON TRACK AND COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 67,177 mi

THE SIDE DOOR CABLES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE CORRODED AND SNAPPED. ONE CABLE HAS TANGLED ON PARTS INSIDE AND NOW WILL NOT FULLY OPEN. THE OTHER CABLE TANGLED WHILE THE DOOR WAS OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE UNTIL I PARTIALLY DISASSEMBLED THE PANEL AND ENTANGLED THE BROKEN CABLE. THE VAN IS OUT O...

Mar 15, 2009 Structure 40,000 mi

1. A DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK ATTACHMENT CAUSED LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME THE DOOR WAS USED. PROBLEM PROGRESSED INTO A FULL FAILURE OF STRAP/CHECK MECHANISM. 2. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR MOTOR FAILED, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. CABLE ON DOOR WAS REPAIRED U...

Mar 15, 2009 Structure 40,000 mi

1. A DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK ATTACHMENT CAUSED LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME THE DOOR WAS USED. PROBLEM PROGRESSED INTO A FULL FAILURE OF STRAP/CHECK MECHANISM. 2. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR MOTOR FAILED, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. CABLE ON DOOR WAS REPAIRED U...

Mar 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 73,500 mi

WEATHER WAS COLD, DOOR MOTOR "FROZE", WHEN THE DOOR MOTOR "UNFROZEN," THE CABLE BROKE. NOW DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. MY DOOR HAS "FROZEN" OFF AND ON SINCE I GOT IT IN 2004, BUT HAS USUALLY OPENED AFTER THE THIRD OR FOURTH TRY. DEALER SAYS IT WILL COST $1,700 TO FIX DOOR. BAS...

Mar 12, 2009 Structure

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHREDDED AND NO LONGER OPERATES DOOR. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 73,500 mi

WEATHER WAS COLD, DOOR MOTOR "FROZE", WHEN THE DOOR MOTOR "UNFROZEN," THE CABLE BROKE. NOW DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. MY DOOR HAS "FROZEN" OFF AND ON SINCE I GOT IT IN 2004, BUT HAS USUALLY OPENED AFTER THE THIRD OR FOURTH TRY. DEALER SAYS IT WILL COST $1,700 TO FIX DOOR. BAS...

Mar 12, 2009 Structure

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT AND WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHREDDED AND NO LONGER OPERATES DOOR. *TR

Mar 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

A DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK ATTACHMENT CAUSED LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME THE DOOR WAS USED. PROBLEM PROGRESSED INTO A FULL FAILURE OF STRAP/CHECK MECHANISM AND DAMAGE TO POWER WINDOW. THE PERVASIVE MANUFACTURER DEFECT CANNOT BE SUSTAINED AS AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY...

Mar 8, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

A DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK ATTACHMENT CAUSED LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME THE DOOR WAS USED. PROBLEM PROGRESSED INTO A FULL FAILURE OF STRAP/CHECK MECHANISM AND DAMAGE TO POWER WINDOW. THE PERVASIVE MANUFACTURER DEFECT CANNOT BE SUSTAINED AS AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY...

Mar 7, 2009 Structure 63,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE -PREMATURE FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE SLIDER DOOR - DOOR DIAGNOSED BY DEALER WITH FAULTY MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBLY AND HINGE, THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION IN THAT DOOR MAY FREEZE IN EITHER FULL OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION AND NOT BE ABLE TO ACTIVATE TO OPEN OR CLOSE. TSB EL004-00 ADDRE...

Mar 7, 2009 Structure 63,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE -PREMATURE FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE SLIDER DOOR - DOOR DIAGNOSED BY DEALER WITH FAULTY MOTOR, CABLE ASSEMBLY AND HINGE, THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION IN THAT DOOR MAY FREEZE IN EITHER FULL OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION AND NOT BE ABLE TO ACTIVATE TO OPEN OR CLOSE. TSB EL004-00 ADDRE...

Mar 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO PROBLEM. LAST MONTH, POWER SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD OCCASIONALLY NOT CLOSE WHEN TEMP BELOW 20 DEGREES. TOOK POWER OFF SLIDER AND CLOSED MANUALLY. HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TO 4 TIMES. TONIGHT - TEMP 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE - DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE WITH POWER OR MANUALLY. HAD TO DRIVE ...

Mar 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO PROBLEM. LAST MONTH, POWER SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD OCCASIONALLY NOT CLOSE WHEN TEMP BELOW 20 DEGREES. TOOK POWER OFF SLIDER AND CLOSED MANUALLY. HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TO 4 TIMES. TONIGHT - TEMP 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE - DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE WITH POWER OR MANUALLY. HAD TO DRIVE ...

Mar 5, 2009 Steering 42,000 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY BEGAN TO BIND WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED AND INCREASING DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP FOUND RUSTING KNUCKLES ON STEERING SHAFT AND INSTALLED NEW SHAFT. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 42,000 MILES. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH 2 PREVIOUS TOYOTAS, ONE OF THE...

Mar 5, 2009 Steering 42,000 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY BEGAN TO BIND WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED AND INCREASING DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP FOUND RUSTING KNUCKLES ON STEERING SHAFT AND INSTALLED NEW SHAFT. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 42,000 MILES. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH 2 PREVIOUS TOYOTAS, ONE OF THE...

Mar 4, 2009 Electrical System 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Electrical System 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 4, 2009 Unknown Or Other 5,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FROM A DEALER, NEW, OFF THE LOT IN AUGUST 2004. BY THE FIRST WINTER, BOTH BACK SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE SHUT, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOT REALLY HOT INSIDE. THE DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION, OFFERED ...

Mar 2, 2009 Structure 32,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WELD HAS FAILED. DOOR MAKE LOUD POPPING SOUND AND HAS NOW AFFECTED WINDOW OPERATION. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Structure 32,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WELD HAS FAILED. DOOR MAKE LOUD POPPING SOUND AND HAS NOW AFFECTED WINDOW OPERATION. *TR

Mar 1, 2009 Structure

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FREQUENTLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER. ONE DOOR IS POWER, ONE IS MANUAL, AND BOTH FREQUENTLY FREEZE. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR IS TO WAIT FOR VAN TO WARM UP. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS EASY EXIT FOR CHILDREN IN REAR OF VAN - THEY MUST CRAWL BETWEEN THE FRO...

Mar 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FREQUENTLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER. ONE DOOR IS POWER, ONE IS MANUAL, AND BOTH FREQUENTLY FREEZE. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR IS TO WAIT FOR VAN TO WARM UP. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS EASY EXIT FOR CHILDREN IN REAR OF VAN - THEY MUST CRAWL BETWEEN THE FRO...

Mar 1, 2009 Structure

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FREQUENTLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER. ONE DOOR IS POWER, ONE IS MANUAL, AND BOTH FREQUENTLY FREEZE. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR IS TO WAIT FOR VAN TO WARM UP. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS EASY EXIT FOR CHILDREN IN REAR OF VAN - THEY MUST CRAWL BETWEEN THE FRO...

Mar 1, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FREQUENTLY FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER. ONE DOOR IS POWER, ONE IS MANUAL, AND BOTH FREQUENTLY FREEZE. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR IS TO WAIT FOR VAN TO WARM UP. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS EASY EXIT FOR CHILDREN IN REAR OF VAN - THEY MUST CRAWL BETWEEN THE FRO...

Feb 26, 2009 Structure 99,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. STARTING ABOUT A MONTH AGO (RIGHT WHEN IT TURNED 100K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED GETTING STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO OPEN BUT IT WAS LIKE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK (EVEN THOUGH THE ORANGE PART OF THE ...

Feb 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. STARTING ABOUT A MONTH AGO (RIGHT WHEN IT TURNED 100K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED GETTING STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO OPEN BUT IT WAS LIKE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK (EVEN THOUGH THE ORANGE PART OF THE ...

Feb 26, 2009 Structure 99,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. STARTING ABOUT A MONTH AGO (RIGHT WHEN IT TURNED 100K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED GETTING STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO OPEN BUT IT WAS LIKE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK (EVEN THOUGH THE ORANGE PART OF THE ...

Feb 26, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 99,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. STARTING ABOUT A MONTH AGO (RIGHT WHEN IT TURNED 100K MILES) THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED GETTING STUCK CLOSED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO OPEN BUT IT WAS LIKE IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK (EVEN THOUGH THE ORANGE PART OF THE ...

Feb 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 51,000 MILES MUST NOW BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,800. THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR THIS NEW WITH ONLY NORMAL DAILY USE IN A NON-WEATHERED ENVIRONMENT. *TR

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 50,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 51,000 MILES MUST NOW BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,800. THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR THIS NEW WITH ONLY NORMAL DAILY USE IN A NON-WEATHERED ENVIRONMENT. *TR

Feb 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 50,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 51,000 MILES MUST NOW BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,800. THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR THIS NEW WITH ONLY NORMAL DAILY USE IN A NON-WEATHERED ENVIRONMENT. *TR

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 50,500 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 51,000 MILES MUST NOW BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,800. THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR THIS NEW WITH ONLY NORMAL DAILY USE IN A NON-WEATHERED ENVIRONMENT. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Steering 41,000 mi

STEERING IS BINDING ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SAID THEY FOUND NO TSB FOR THIS VEHICLE YET THIS SIGHT SAID TWO TSB'S EXIST. THE DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $1400 AND THE STEERING PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Steering 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS TIGHTER THAN NORMAL. A REPAIR SHOP CHECKED THE STEERING FLUID LEVEL FOR LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RAC...

Feb 23, 2009 Steering 41,000 mi

STEERING IS BINDING ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SAID THEY FOUND NO TSB FOR THIS VEHICLE YET THIS SIGHT SAID TWO TSB'S EXIST. THE DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $1400 AND THE STEERING PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Steering 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS TIGHTER THAN NORMAL. A REPAIR SHOP CHECKED THE STEERING FLUID LEVEL FOR LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RAC...

Feb 20, 2009 Structure 92,000 mi

CABLE TO OPERATE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. I'VE CLIPPED THE CABLES SO IT NOW OPERATES AS A MANUAL DOOR. *TR

Feb 20, 2009 Structure 92,000 mi

CABLE TO OPERATE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED. I'VE CLIPPED THE CABLES SO IT NOW OPERATES AS A MANUAL DOOR. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

I HAVE 67,000 MILES ON MY VAN AND I AM PRESENTLY ON MY 3RD SET OF 4 TIRES (12 TOTAL) AVERAGING 20,000 MILES FOR ONE SET. I HAVE A LIFETIME WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON THE CAR WHEN PURCHASED NEW AND HAVE ALIGNMENT CHECKED EVERY 5,000 MILES. NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF HORRENDOUS TIRE WEAROUT WHICH M...

Feb 19, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

I HAVE 67,000 MILES ON MY VAN AND I AM PRESENTLY ON MY 3RD SET OF 4 TIRES (12 TOTAL) AVERAGING 20,000 MILES FOR ONE SET. I HAVE A LIFETIME WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON THE CAR WHEN PURCHASED NEW AND HAVE ALIGNMENT CHECKED EVERY 5,000 MILES. NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH THIS TYPE OF HORRENDOUS TIRE WEAROUT WHICH M...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE TRACK. IT HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TO DRIVE IT HOME WITH THE DOOR HANGING BY A CABLE. IT WAS KIND OF DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WITH MY DAUGHTERS IN IT. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 39,000 mi

VAN HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND SO FAR ALL DOORS ON VAN HAVE FAILED. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND PIECES CAME FLYING OUT AND HIT ME. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT IN COLD WEATHER MAKING GETTING A CHILD IN OR OUT OF THE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IMPOSSIBLE. BOTH SEAT HEATERS HAVE FAILED. THE V...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 57,500 mi

ORIGINALLY, REAR GATE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH MY GATE DROPPING CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED ON MYCARSTATS.COM THE STRUTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING SAFELY OR PROPERLY. I FILED A COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME AND WAS CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION. MEANWHILE, THIS ISSUE CONTINUED A...

Feb 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON ONE SIDE HAS SNAPPED AND NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED, BUT THE DOOR DOES NOT TOTALLY CLOSE. IT SOMETIMES OPENS WHILE DRIVING. THE REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE REQUIRES REPLACING AND ENTIRE MOTOR, BRACKETS AND HINGES. ALL FOR JUST ONE CA...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ON MINIVAN EVERY TIME THAT THE TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW FREEZING AND THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR. DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF ON THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND HAD THE HANDLE REPLACED. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PUT BABY OIL ON THE WEATHER STRIPPING TO HOPEFULLY RECONCILE THIS FROM...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE TRACK. IT HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TO DRIVE IT HOME WITH THE DOOR HANGING BY A CABLE. IT WAS KIND OF DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WITH MY DAUGHTERS IN IT. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 39,000 mi

VAN HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND SO FAR ALL DOORS ON VAN HAVE FAILED. SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND PIECES CAME FLYING OUT AND HIT ME. SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT IN COLD WEATHER MAKING GETTING A CHILD IN OR OUT OF THE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IMPOSSIBLE. BOTH SEAT HEATERS HAVE FAILED. THE V...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure 57,500 mi

ORIGINALLY, REAR GATE PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH MY GATE DROPPING CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED ON MYCARSTATS.COM THE STRUTS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING SAFELY OR PROPERLY. I FILED A COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME AND WAS CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION. MEANWHILE, THIS ISSUE CONTINUED A...

Feb 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE CABLE ON ONE SIDE HAS SNAPPED AND NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED, BUT THE DOOR DOES NOT TOTALLY CLOSE. IT SOMETIMES OPENS WHILE DRIVING. THE REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE REQUIRES REPLACING AND ENTIRE MOTOR, BRACKETS AND HINGES. ALL FOR JUST ONE CA...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure

SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT ON MINIVAN EVERY TIME THAT THE TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW FREEZING AND THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR. DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF ON THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND HAD THE HANDLE REPLACED. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PUT BABY OIL ON THE WEATHER STRIPPING TO HOPEFULLY RECONCILE THIS FROM...

Feb 14, 2009 Steering

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ONCE THE WEATHER TURNED COLD WE EXPERIENCED SEVERELY HARD TURNING. IT IS OK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, HOWEVER WHEN STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT IT IS NOT ONLY HARD TO TURN BUT IT WILL NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 14, 2009 Steering

WE HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. ONCE THE WEATHER TURNED COLD WE EXPERIENCED SEVERELY HARD TURNING. IT IS OK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, HOWEVER WHEN STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT IT IS NOT ONLY HARD TO TURN BUT IT WILL NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN, JAMS, AND FAILS TO TURN BACK TO THE CORRECT DRIVING POSITION. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Structure 36,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS KEEP FREEZING UP. I START TO OPEN THE DOOR BUT IT WONT OPEN MORE THAN A FEW INCHES. AND IT WONT' CLOSE. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN. SO MY DOOR IS PARTIALLY OPEN, STUCK, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Steering

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN, JAMS, AND FAILS TO TURN BACK TO THE CORRECT DRIVING POSITION. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Structure 36,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS KEEP FREEZING UP. I START TO OPEN THE DOOR BUT IT WONT OPEN MORE THAN A FEW INCHES. AND IT WONT' CLOSE. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN. SO MY DOOR IS PARTIALLY OPEN, STUCK, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 55,000 mi

DOOR WELDS ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE DAMAGED. NEVER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM TOYOTA. BROUGHT INTO DEALER IN DECEMBER. THERE IS SOME SORT OF MODEST SERVICE PROGRAM, BUT MY CAR IS TOO OLD, ALTHOUGH UNDER THE MILEAGE RULES. CURRENTLY I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM REGIONAL REP, WITH NO REPL...

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 55,000 mi

DOOR WELDS ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE DAMAGED. NEVER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM TOYOTA. BROUGHT INTO DEALER IN DECEMBER. THERE IS SOME SORT OF MODEST SERVICE PROGRAM, BUT MY CAR IS TOO OLD, ALTHOUGH UNDER THE MILEAGE RULES. CURRENTLY I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM REGIONAL REP, WITH NO REPL...

Feb 7, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN & CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY LIKE IT SHOULD WHEN THE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON IS PRESSED. I HAVE TO GET IT STARTED MANUALLY, AND THEN OPEN/CLOSE IT LIKE A MANUAL DOOR. ALSO BOTH SLIDING DOORS (EVEN THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR) FREEZE SHUT ON A DAILY BASIS IN THE WINTER. T...

Feb 7, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN & CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY LIKE IT SHOULD WHEN THE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON IS PRESSED. I HAVE TO GET IT STARTED MANUALLY, AND THEN OPEN/CLOSE IT LIKE A MANUAL DOOR. ALSO BOTH SLIDING DOORS (EVEN THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR) FREEZE SHUT ON A DAILY BASIS IN THE WINTER. T...

Feb 2, 2009 Seats 50,000 mi

BOTH SEAT HEATERS FAILED AFTER 50K MILES AND 3.5 YEARS OLD. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Steering

CORROSION OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. STEERING GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WOULD BIND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Seats 50,000 mi

BOTH SEAT HEATERS FAILED AFTER 50K MILES AND 3.5 YEARS OLD. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Steering

CORROSION OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS. STEERING GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WOULD BIND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS. *TR

Feb 1, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

GAS STRUTS FOR REAR LIFTING DOOR GAVE OUT SUDDENLY. NOW DOOR SLAMS DOWN UNLESS PHYSICALLY HELD UP. HAPPENED DAY AFTER WE RETURNED FROM SKIING IN LAKE TAHOE FOR 3 DAYS. *TR

Feb 1, 2009 Structure 70,000 mi

GAS STRUTS FOR REAR LIFTING DOOR GAVE OUT SUDDENLY. NOW DOOR SLAMS DOWN UNLESS PHYSICALLY HELD UP. HAPPENED DAY AFTER WE RETURNED FROM SKIING IN LAKE TAHOE FOR 3 DAYS. *TR

Jan 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEN SEEMED TO WORK. EVENTUALLY IT STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. DIAGNOSIS WAS MOISTURE IN THE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. PRICE TO REPAIR? $1700, OF COURSE NOT COVERED BY TOYOTA. APPARENTLY THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, BASED ON THE NUMBE...

Jan 30, 2009 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR HATCH FELL ON ME...SHOCKS JUST DIDN'T WORK AND NOW WILL FALL WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORT. *TR

Jan 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEN SEEMED TO WORK. EVENTUALLY IT STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. DIAGNOSIS WAS MOISTURE IN THE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. PRICE TO REPAIR? $1700, OF COURSE NOT COVERED BY TOYOTA. APPARENTLY THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, BASED ON THE NUMBE...

Jan 30, 2009 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR HATCH FELL ON ME...SHOCKS JUST DIDN'T WORK AND NOW WILL FALL WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORT. *TR

Jan 29, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE), WHICH IS AUTOMATIC DOOR HAD SNAPPED! COULD BARELY OPEN AND/OR CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THAT. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON IT, SO SINCE I COULD BARELY OPEN THE DOOR, I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED....

Jan 29, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE), WHICH IS AUTOMATIC DOOR HAD SNAPPED! COULD BARELY OPEN AND/OR CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THAT. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON IT, SO SINCE I COULD BARELY OPEN THE DOOR, I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED....

Jan 29, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE), WHICH IS AUTOMATIC DOOR HAD SNAPPED! COULD BARELY OPEN AND/OR CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THAT. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON IT, SO SINCE I COULD BARELY OPEN THE DOOR, I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED....

Jan 29, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR (SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE), WHICH IS AUTOMATIC DOOR HAD SNAPPED! COULD BARELY OPEN AND/OR CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THAT. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON IT, SO SINCE I COULD BARELY OPEN THE DOOR, I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED....

Jan 28, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

CABLE BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. CABLE SHOT UP BETWEEN DOOR PANEL AND WINDOW. NEARLY STRIKING A PASSENGER. *TR

Jan 28, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

CABLE BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. CABLE SHOT UP BETWEEN DOOR PANEL AND WINDOW. NEARLY STRIKING A PASSENGER. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Electrical System 37,000 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER WARRRANTY ENDED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IT FOR 2000 +. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 37,000 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER WARRRANTY ENDED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IT FOR 2000 +. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 49,995 mi

THE POWERED REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AS PART OF THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ON 12/18/2008. THE NEW STRUTS NO LONGER LIFT THE TAILGATE TO ITS PREVIOUS HEIGHT. THE TAILGATE NOW OPENS ABOUT 2" TO 3" LOWER THAN THE MAXIMUM EXTENSION. THE TAILGATE MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED TO ITS FULL EXTENSION....

Jan 19, 2009 Electrical System 37,000 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER WARRRANTY ENDED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IT FOR 2000 +. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 37,000 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER WARRRANTY ENDED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR IT FOR 2000 +. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 49,995 mi

THE POWERED REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AS PART OF THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ON 12/18/2008. THE NEW STRUTS NO LONGER LIFT THE TAILGATE TO ITS PREVIOUS HEIGHT. THE TAILGATE NOW OPENS ABOUT 2" TO 3" LOWER THAN THE MAXIMUM EXTENSION. THE TAILGATE MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED TO ITS FULL EXTENSION....

Jan 18, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XL. WHEN TEMPS GET COLD THE REAR DOORS FREEZE SHUT. EVEN AFTER LETTING THE VAN WARM UP FOR 20 MINUTES THE DOORS ARE FROZEN AND THEY STAY FROZEN THE ENTIRE TRIP. I HAVE TO CLIMB INTO THE BACK FROM THE FRONT SEAT. I DRIVE 25 MILES TO WORK AND CROSS A RIVER WHAT IF THE D...

Jan 18, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XL. WHEN TEMPS GET COLD THE REAR DOORS FREEZE SHUT. EVEN AFTER LETTING THE VAN WARM UP FOR 20 MINUTES THE DOORS ARE FROZEN AND THEY STAY FROZEN THE ENTIRE TRIP. I HAVE TO CLIMB INTO THE BACK FROM THE FRONT SEAT. I DRIVE 25 MILES TO WORK AND CROSS A RIVER WHAT IF THE D...

Jan 17, 2009 Structure 47,000 mi

I HAVE A SIENNA 04 VAN. THE POWER SLIDER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN COMPLETELY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND OUT THE CABLE IN THE POWER DOOR WAS BAD, THEY WANT 2,000 TO FIX IT. I CAN'T AFFORD THAT. WE HAD THEM CUT HE CABLE SO WE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR. WE HAVE YOUNG KIDS WHO CAN NOT OPEN THE NON PO...

Jan 17, 2009 Structure 47,000 mi

I HAVE A SIENNA 04 VAN. THE POWER SLIDER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN COMPLETELY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND OUT THE CABLE IN THE POWER DOOR WAS BAD, THEY WANT 2,000 TO FIX IT. I CAN'T AFFORD THAT. WE HAD THEM CUT HE CABLE SO WE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR. WE HAVE YOUNG KIDS WHO CAN NOT OPEN THE NON PO...

Jan 15, 2009 Structure

CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MAKES A LOAD NOISE UPON OPENING AND CLOSING DOOR. TOOK TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTOBODY SHOP TO REPAIR THE BROKEN WELD. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Structure 45,500 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN TO HAVE THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT STRUTS REPLACED. I WAS ADVISED THAT THERE HAD BEEN REPORTS OF FAILURE RESULTING IN POTENTIAL INJURIES. I VISITED THE DEALER 9/08 AND HAD THE STRUTS REPLACED. FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT A PROBLEM DEVELO...

Jan 15, 2009 Structure

CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MAKES A LOAD NOISE UPON OPENING AND CLOSING DOOR. TOOK TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTOBODY SHOP TO REPAIR THE BROKEN WELD. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Structure 45,500 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN TO HAVE THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT STRUTS REPLACED. I WAS ADVISED THAT THERE HAD BEEN REPORTS OF FAILURE RESULTING IN POTENTIAL INJURIES. I VISITED THE DEALER 9/08 AND HAD THE STRUTS REPLACED. FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT A PROBLEM DEVELO...

Jan 14, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) ON MY 2004 SIENNA SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. IT HAD A HISTORY OF FREEZING CLOSED - NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED. IT APPEARS THE CABLE BROKE AND DANGLED OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. A PLASTIC MECHANISM POPPED OUT OF THE DOOR AND BLOCKED THE D...

Jan 14, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) ON MY 2004 SIENNA SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. IT HAD A HISTORY OF FREEZING CLOSED - NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED. IT APPEARS THE CABLE BROKE AND DANGLED OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. A PLASTIC MECHANISM POPPED OUT OF THE DOOR AND BLOCKED THE D...

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (FOR PASSENGERS IN THE BACK) THAT OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT OPEN, OTHER TIMES WILL NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES AFTER OPENING IT WILL CLOSE UNCOMMANDED. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO RECOGNIZ...

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 75,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (FOR PASSENGERS IN THE BACK) THAT OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT OPEN, OTHER TIMES WILL NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES AFTER OPENING IT WILL CLOSE UNCOMMANDED. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO RECOGNIZ...

Jan 11, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON MY SIENNA 2004 FREEZE SHUT. *TR

Jan 11, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON MY SIENNA 2004 FREEZE SHUT. *TR

Jan 10, 2009 Structure 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR (JANUARY 2009) AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR (OCTOBER 2008) HAVE INCURRED PROBLEMS WITH THE CABLE AND MOTOR MECHANISM THAT LED TO BOTH TO NEED NEW MOTORS AND CABLES. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER !!!...

Jan 10, 2009 Structure 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR (JANUARY 2009) AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR (OCTOBER 2008) HAVE INCURRED PROBLEMS WITH THE CABLE AND MOTOR MECHANISM THAT LED TO BOTH TO NEED NEW MOTORS AND CABLES. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER !!!...

Jan 7, 2009 Structure 91,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON VAN WAS FROZEN AND DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. RESULT WAS A FAULTY CABLE THAT FRAYED. THE DOOR WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CABLE WAS REMOVED TO MAKE THE DOOR MANUAL AND NOW THE DOOR SLIDES EASILY OFF THE HINGES/TRACK. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Structure 91,000 mi

RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON VAN WAS FROZEN AND DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. RESULT WAS A FAULTY CABLE THAT FRAYED. THE DOOR WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CABLE WAS REMOVED TO MAKE THE DOOR MANUAL AND NOW THE DOOR SLIDES EASILY OFF THE HINGES/TRACK. *TR

Jan 6, 2009 Structure 100,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM ANY BUTTONS. TRIES TO OPEN BUT IS LOCKED OPEN OR CLOSED. WHEN DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE IT UNLOCKS AND WILL OPEN OR CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Jan 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM ANY BUTTONS. TRIES TO OPEN BUT IS LOCKED OPEN OR CLOSED. WHEN DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE IT UNLOCKS AND WILL OPEN OR CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Jan 6, 2009 Structure 100,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM ANY BUTTONS. TRIES TO OPEN BUT IS LOCKED OPEN OR CLOSED. WHEN DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE IT UNLOCKS AND WILL OPEN OR CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Jan 6, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM ANY BUTTONS. TRIES TO OPEN BUT IS LOCKED OPEN OR CLOSED. WHEN DOOR HANDLE IS PULLED FROM OUTSIDE IT UNLOCKS AND WILL OPEN OR CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I WAS ONLY DRIVING AT 10 MPH OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN I REALIZED THE VSC WAS ACTIVATED EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A SKID SITUATION OR ON A SLIPPERY PAVEMENT. WHENEVER I REACHED MORE THAN 6MPH, VSC ACTIVATED AND BROKE THE SPEED DOWN TO 5 MPH. I COULD ONLY DRIVE ...

Jan 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. I WAS ONLY DRIVING AT 10 MPH OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN I REALIZED THE VSC WAS ACTIVATED EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A SKID SITUATION OR ON A SLIPPERY PAVEMENT. WHENEVER I REACHED MORE THAN 6MPH, VSC ACTIVATED AND BROKE THE SPEED DOWN TO 5 MPH. I COULD ONLY DRIVE ...

Jan 2, 2009 Steering 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING BINDING, DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION. NHTSA PE08041 ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM AS CORROSION OF UNIVERSAL JOINT ON INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. MULLER TOYOTA OF WASHINGTON, NJ 908-638-4100 CONFIRMED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, COST $575.00 INVOICE #L75877....

Jan 2, 2009 Structure 91,000 mi

ON 12/13/08 THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA "FROZE" AND WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. ON 12/28/08, THE DOOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY. ON 1/2/09 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO KINGS TOYOTA IN CINCINNATI FOR REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE CABLE AN...

Jan 2, 2009 Steering 99,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STEERING BINDING, DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION. NHTSA PE08041 ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM AS CORROSION OF UNIVERSAL JOINT ON INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. MULLER TOYOTA OF WASHINGTON, NJ 908-638-4100 CONFIRMED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, COST $575.00 INVOICE #L75877....

Jan 2, 2009 Structure 91,000 mi

ON 12/13/08 THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA "FROZE" AND WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. ON 12/28/08, THE DOOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY. ON 1/2/09 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO KINGS TOYOTA IN CINCINNATI FOR REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE CABLE AN...

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED FAILING BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS 4 YEARS OLD. THE DOOR HAS DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING LEAVING US TO FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF DRIVING WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND POSSIBLY HAVING A CHILD IN THE SEAT NEXT TO IT. THIS IS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE AND CH...

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

THE POWER DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STARTED FAILING BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS 4 YEARS OLD. THE DOOR HAS DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING LEAVING US TO FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF DRIVING WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND POSSIBLY HAVING A CHILD IN THE SEAT NEXT TO IT. THIS IS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE AND CH...

Dec 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A TSB EL004-04 ISSUED STATING A PROBLEM EXISTED, YET WE WERE NOT CONTACTED WHILE THE VAN WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS IN 32 DEGREE WEATHER OR BELOW. WHEN OPENED, THE TAILGATE STARTS CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY AND WIT...

Dec 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH CONDENSATION MAKING THE HEADLIGHT DIM AND REDUCING VISIBILITY FOR NIGHT-TIME DRIVING, ALSO CAUSING LIGHTBULBS TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VAN TO DEALER TODAY. THEY QUOTED $445 TO FIX IT. CAME HOME AND FOUND OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINED OF THE SA...

Dec 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A TSB EL004-04 ISSUED STATING A PROBLEM EXISTED, YET WE WERE NOT CONTACTED WHILE THE VAN WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS IN 32 DEGREE WEATHER OR BELOW. WHEN OPENED, THE TAILGATE STARTS CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY AND WIT...

Dec 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH CONDENSATION MAKING THE HEADLIGHT DIM AND REDUCING VISIBILITY FOR NIGHT-TIME DRIVING, ALSO CAUSING LIGHTBULBS TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VAN TO DEALER TODAY. THEY QUOTED $445 TO FIX IT. CAME HOME AND FOUND OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINED OF THE SA...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 35,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 AWD SIENNA. A WEEK AGO, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN A FREEZING MORNING AND DROVE IN SUBDIVISION ROAD, THE SLIPPERY LIGHT AND BEEP CAME ON AND THE BRAKE ACTED HERE AND THERE ON THE WHEELS. AT THE VERY BEGINNING, I THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS SLIPPERY. BUT IT WAS NOT THE CASE. THERE WAS NO WAY MY V...

Dec 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 AWD SIENNA. A WEEK AGO, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN A FREEZING MORNING AND DROVE IN SUBDIVISION ROAD, THE SLIPPERY LIGHT AND BEEP CAME ON AND THE BRAKE ACTED HERE AND THERE ON THE WHEELS. AT THE VERY BEGINNING, I THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS SLIPPERY. BUT IT WAS NOT THE CASE. THERE WAS NO WAY MY V...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 35,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 AWD SIENNA. A WEEK AGO, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN A FREEZING MORNING AND DROVE IN SUBDIVISION ROAD, THE SLIPPERY LIGHT AND BEEP CAME ON AND THE BRAKE ACTED HERE AND THERE ON THE WHEELS. AT THE VERY BEGINNING, I THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS SLIPPERY. BUT IT WAS NOT THE CASE. THERE WAS NO WAY MY V...

Dec 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 AWD SIENNA. A WEEK AGO, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN A FREEZING MORNING AND DROVE IN SUBDIVISION ROAD, THE SLIPPERY LIGHT AND BEEP CAME ON AND THE BRAKE ACTED HERE AND THERE ON THE WHEELS. AT THE VERY BEGINNING, I THOUGHT THE ROAD WAS SLIPPERY. BUT IT WAS NOT THE CASE. THERE WAS NO WAY MY V...

Dec 23, 2008 Structure

WELDING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

2004 SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE BREAKING CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. CREATING UNSAFE CONDITIONS WITH CHILDREN AND BABY SEATS IN VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATES $1500 REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCH PROBLEM SEEMS WIDESPREAD NOT VEHICLE SPECIFIC. VEHICLE HAS 58,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

2004 SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE BREAKING CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. CREATING UNSAFE CONDITIONS WITH CHILDREN AND BABY SEATS IN VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATES $1500 REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCH PROBLEM SEEMS WIDESPREAD NOT VEHICLE SPECIFIC. VEHICLE HAS 58,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Structure

WELDING ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

2004 SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE BREAKING CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. CREATING UNSAFE CONDITIONS WITH CHILDREN AND BABY SEATS IN VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATES $1500 REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCH PROBLEM SEEMS WIDESPREAD NOT VEHICLE SPECIFIC. VEHICLE HAS 58,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

2004 SIENNA POWER DOOR CABLE BREAKING CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. CREATING UNSAFE CONDITIONS WITH CHILDREN AND BABY SEATS IN VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATES $1500 REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCH PROBLEM SEEMS WIDESPREAD NOT VEHICLE SPECIFIC. VEHICLE HAS 58,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE WAS RUSTED AND BROKEN ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY, EST. COST IS $1800-2000. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Structure 53,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER POWER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE WHEN THE POWER MOTOR FAILS. WE WERE UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. EVENTUALLY, WE WERE ABLE TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED, BUT WE CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR NOW. THIS IS VERY D...

Dec 22, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE WAS RUSTED AND BROKEN ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY, EST. COST IS $1800-2000. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Structure 53,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER POWER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE WHEN THE POWER MOTOR FAILS. WE WERE UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. EVENTUALLY, WE WERE ABLE TO FORCE THE DOOR CLOSED, BUT WE CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR NOW. THIS IS VERY D...

Dec 18, 2008 Steering 61,000 mi

I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A STIFFNESS IN MY POWER STEERING ON 12-15-08. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARED TO BE LOW. I ADDED A FEW OUNCES. TWO DAYS OF DRIVING LATER AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TODAY, 12-18-08, AND THEY IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS ...

Dec 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE NOTICED THAT IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH REAR DOORS FREEZE EVEN WITHOUT PRECIPITATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS OR CLOSE THEM ONCE THEY ARE AJAR. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE ...

Dec 18, 2008 Structure 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE NOTICED THAT IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH REAR DOORS FREEZE EVEN WITHOUT PRECIPITATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS OR CLOSE THEM ONCE THEY ARE AJAR. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE ...

Dec 18, 2008 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

MY TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. IT STOP WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRING IT BACK TO DEALER BUT IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. CENTER HINGE BENDS CAUSING MOTOR AND CABLE TO FAIL. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHICH IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN THE EVENT ON AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Steering 61,000 mi

I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A STIFFNESS IN MY POWER STEERING ON 12-15-08. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARED TO BE LOW. I ADDED A FEW OUNCES. TWO DAYS OF DRIVING LATER AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TODAY, 12-18-08, AND THEY IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS ...

Dec 18, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE NOTICED THAT IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH REAR DOORS FREEZE EVEN WITHOUT PRECIPITATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS OR CLOSE THEM ONCE THEY ARE AJAR. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE ...

Dec 18, 2008 Structure 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SHE NOTICED THAT IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH REAR DOORS FREEZE EVEN WITHOUT PRECIPITATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS OR CLOSE THEM ONCE THEY ARE AJAR. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE ...

Dec 18, 2008 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

MY TOYOTA SIENNA XLE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. IT STOP WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRING IT BACK TO DEALER BUT IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. CENTER HINGE BENDS CAUSING MOTOR AND CABLE TO FAIL. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHICH IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN THE EVENT ON AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 LE VAN ARE FAULTY. BOTH DOORS FREEZE AND WILL NOT OPEN IN THE WINTER. THE SLIDING (NON POWER) DRIVERSIDE DOOR ALSO RATTLES CONTINUOUSLY IN THE SUMMER. THE NON POWER DOOR ALSO DOES NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED AND OPEN POSITION AND WILL SLAM SHUT IF THE WINDOW IS OPEN. I H...

Dec 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 30,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 LE VAN ARE FAULTY. BOTH DOORS FREEZE AND WILL NOT OPEN IN THE WINTER. THE SLIDING (NON POWER) DRIVERSIDE DOOR ALSO RATTLES CONTINUOUSLY IN THE SUMMER. THE NON POWER DOOR ALSO DOES NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED AND OPEN POSITION AND WILL SLAM SHUT IF THE WINDOW IS OPEN. I H...

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 SIENNA AND SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN FREEZING DURING WINTER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THERE WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE PUT THE TSB 0028-08 ON APRIL 3, 2008 WAY AFTER 36 MONS/36,000 MILE WARRANTY MY VAN WAS PUT IN SERVICE. IF I WOULD HAVE TAKEN ON THE SAME DAY WHEN...

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 SIENNA AND SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN FREEZING DURING WINTER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THERE WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE PUT THE TSB 0028-08 ON APRIL 3, 2008 WAY AFTER 36 MONS/36,000 MILE WARRANTY MY VAN WAS PUT IN SERVICE. IF I WOULD HAVE TAKEN ON THE SAME DAY WHEN...

Dec 13, 2008 Fuel System, Other 58,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH A DOOR 'STUCK OPEN'. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. TOYOTA ORIGINALLY QUOTED OVER $1400 TO REPAIR WHAT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW GIVEN THE 100'S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS I'VE SEEN ONLINE. *TR

Dec 13, 2008 Structure 74,000 mi

OPENED THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WHEN PICKING MY SON UP AT SCHOOL, HEARD A CRUNCHING NOISE. THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING IT SHUT MANUALLY. ONCE SHUT I COULD SEE THAT THE STEEL CABLE THE DOOR RAN ON HAD FRAYED/BUSTED. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR R...

Dec 13, 2008 Fuel System, Other 58,000 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH A DOOR 'STUCK OPEN'. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. TOYOTA ORIGINALLY QUOTED OVER $1400 TO REPAIR WHAT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW GIVEN THE 100'S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS I'VE SEEN ONLINE. *TR

Dec 13, 2008 Structure 74,000 mi

OPENED THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WHEN PICKING MY SON UP AT SCHOOL, HEARD A CRUNCHING NOISE. THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING IT SHUT MANUALLY. ONCE SHUT I COULD SEE THAT THE STEEL CABLE THE DOOR RAN ON HAD FRAYED/BUSTED. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR R...

Dec 12, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND MY CONCERN LIES IN THE SLIDING DOORS FREEZING UP WHEN THERE WAS ANY SNOW OR RAIN FOLLOWED BY FREEZING TEMP'S. ONCE FROZEN, THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED WITHOUT BRINGING THE VEHICLE INTO A WARM GARAGE. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS BUT SAID IT ...

Dec 12, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AND MY CONCERN LIES IN THE SLIDING DOORS FREEZING UP WHEN THERE WAS ANY SNOW OR RAIN FOLLOWED BY FREEZING TEMP'S. ONCE FROZEN, THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED WITHOUT BRINGING THE VEHICLE INTO A WARM GARAGE. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS BUT SAID IT ...

Dec 9, 2008 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO FAIL. THE STEERING BECAME STIFF AND THEN LOOSENED TOO MUCH. AS A RESULT, A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY FAILURES WITH THE STEERING CO...

Dec 9, 2008 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO FAIL. THE STEERING BECAME STIFF AND THEN LOOSENED TOO MUCH. AS A RESULT, A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY FAILURES WITH THE STEERING CO...

Dec 8, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

POWER DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED. $600 REPAIR BILL AND IT STILL IS NOT RIGHT. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE VEHICLE, IT SHOULD NOT FALLING APART THIS SOON. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

POWER DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED. $600 REPAIR BILL AND IT STILL IS NOT RIGHT. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE VEHICLE, IT SHOULD NOT FALLING APART THIS SOON. *TR

Dec 7, 2008 Steering 47,000 mi

JUST OVER A YEAR AGO I STARTED HEARING A SPORADIC SOUND WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER' SERVICE DEPARTMENT DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THEY SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM AND UNFORTUNATELY DID NOT INDICATE THE COMPLAINT ON THE SERVICE RECORD. I DON'T BEL...

Dec 7, 2008 Steering 47,000 mi

JUST OVER A YEAR AGO I STARTED HEARING A SPORADIC SOUND WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER' SERVICE DEPARTMENT DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THEY SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM AND UNFORTUNATELY DID NOT INDICATE THE COMPLAINT ON THE SERVICE RECORD. I DON'T BEL...

Dec 5, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

THE STEERING HAS BECOME STIFF ON MY 2004 SIENNA CAUSING UNEXPECTED RESPONSE WHEN STEERING. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME IT IS THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THAT THERE IS A BULLETIN ( ST001-07) ON THIS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE IS AT 88,000 KM AND EXC...

Dec 5, 2008 Structure 89,900 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON SLIDING DOOR OF 2004 SIENNA, CAUSING DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL I COULD FORCIBLY CLOSE IT. THIS WAS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THAT 1) CABLE SNAPPING COULD HAVE HURT SOMEONE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY 2) CAR HAD TO BE DRIVEN WITH DOOR OPEN UNTIL GOT HOME AND COULD FORCIBLY CLOSE...

Dec 5, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

THE STEERING HAS BECOME STIFF ON MY 2004 SIENNA CAUSING UNEXPECTED RESPONSE WHEN STEERING. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME IT IS THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND THAT THERE IS A BULLETIN ( ST001-07) ON THIS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE IS AT 88,000 KM AND EXC...

Dec 5, 2008 Structure 89,900 mi

CABLE SNAPPED ON SLIDING DOOR OF 2004 SIENNA, CAUSING DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL I COULD FORCIBLY CLOSE IT. THIS WAS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THAT 1) CABLE SNAPPING COULD HAVE HURT SOMEONE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY 2) CAR HAD TO BE DRIVEN WITH DOOR OPEN UNTIL GOT HOME AND COULD FORCIBLY CLOSE...

Dec 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

10/1/2008 CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE. CAR HAS 50K MILES. DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. HAD TO TAKE TO DEAL, REPAIR WAS $1,635.00 12/4/2008 BOTH SLIDING DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED THEY WERE FROZEN CLOSED, COULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. BY MID-DAY ...

Dec 4, 2008 Structure 116,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ON OUR VAN WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD US THE DOOR HAD TO BE FIXED, AND THE METAL AND BOLTS WERE GETTING READY TO COME THROUGH THE DOOR PARTS. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING FIXED, BUT SINCE THE VAN IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND WE WILL ...

Dec 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

10/1/2008 CABLE ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA BROKE. CAR HAS 50K MILES. DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. HAD TO TAKE TO DEAL, REPAIR WAS $1,635.00 12/4/2008 BOTH SLIDING DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED THEY WERE FROZEN CLOSED, COULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. BY MID-DAY ...

Dec 4, 2008 Structure 116,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ON OUR VAN WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD US THE DOOR HAD TO BE FIXED, AND THE METAL AND BOLTS WERE GETTING READY TO COME THROUGH THE DOOR PARTS. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING FIXED, BUT SINCE THE VAN IS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND WE WILL ...

Dec 3, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE, AND WOULD MAKE THE SAME SOUND WHEN I CLOSE IT. - I LOOKED THE DOOR AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE PARTS OF THE CABLE COMING OFF- THE DOOR AT TIMES WILL OPEN HALF WAY AND THEN CL...

Dec 3, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE, AND WOULD MAKE THE SAME SOUND WHEN I CLOSE IT. - I LOOKED THE DOOR AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE PARTS OF THE CABLE COMING OFF- THE DOOR AT TIMES WILL OPEN HALF WAY AND THEN CL...

Dec 2, 2008 Structure 50 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE POWER DOOR ON THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP UNLESS IT HAS FORCE ON IT IF IS ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED WHILE SOMEONE IS ONE THE WAY, DOESN'T BOUNCE BACK LIKE A GARAGE DOOR DOES. MY POWER DOOR CABLE SNAP YESTERDAY AS I WAS TRYING TO OPEN IT AND ...

Dec 2, 2008 Structure 50 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE POWER DOOR ON THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP UNLESS IT HAS FORCE ON IT IF IS ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED WHILE SOMEONE IS ONE THE WAY, DOESN'T BOUNCE BACK LIKE A GARAGE DOOR DOES. MY POWER DOOR CABLE SNAP YESTERDAY AS I WAS TRYING TO OPEN IT AND ...

Nov 28, 2008 Structure

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED (RUSTED AND FRAYED). THIS IS CLEARLY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, AS I HAD TO CUT THE CABLE WITH WIRE CUTTERS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO SAY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND W...

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED (RUSTED AND FRAYED). THIS IS CLEARLY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, AS I HAD TO CUT THE CABLE WITH WIRE CUTTERS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO SAY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND W...

Nov 28, 2008 Structure

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED (RUSTED AND FRAYED). THIS IS CLEARLY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, AS I HAD TO CUT THE CABLE WITH WIRE CUTTERS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO SAY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND W...

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR POWER DOOR CABLE SNAPPED (RUSTED AND FRAYED). THIS IS CLEARLY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, AS I HAD TO CUT THE CABLE WITH WIRE CUTTERS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO SAY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND W...

Nov 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PASSENGER VAN. PASSENGER POWER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT STAY OPEN AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED AND NEARLY CRUSHED MY WIFE WHILE ASSISTING CHILDREN TO DISEMBARK. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE SAFETY SENSOR THAT REVERSED THE DOOR MOTION WHEN IT FELT RESISTANCE MY WIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSH...

Nov 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PASSENGER VAN. PASSENGER POWER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT STAY OPEN AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED AND NEARLY CRUSHED MY WIFE WHILE ASSISTING CHILDREN TO DISEMBARK. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE SAFETY SENSOR THAT REVERSED THE DOOR MOTION WHEN IT FELT RESISTANCE MY WIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSH...

Nov 25, 2008 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH TWO OF MY BOYS IN BOOSTERS IN THE 3RD ROW SEAT. THE BOY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PULLED THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOWN FROM THE CEILING AND WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK TWICE AND THEN PUT THE BUCKLE IN THE LAP CLASP. I WAS DRIVING AND HAD THE RADIO ON. LUCKILY MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER NOTIC...

Nov 25, 2008 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH TWO OF MY BOYS IN BOOSTERS IN THE 3RD ROW SEAT. THE BOY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PULLED THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOWN FROM THE CEILING AND WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK TWICE AND THEN PUT THE BUCKLE IN THE LAP CLASP. I WAS DRIVING AND HAD THE RADIO ON. LUCKILY MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER NOTIC...

Nov 24, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ($1600) NO HELP FROM DEALERSHIP. TOLD ME TO CALL MANUFACTURER. CAR HAD 50,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT ALL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ($1600) NO HELP FROM DEALERSHIP. TOLD ME TO CALL MANUFACTURER. CAR HAD 50,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT ALL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Power Train 145,000 mi

I ALWAYS TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN FOR MAINTENANCE. THE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED BY MIDAS OR TOYOTA. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKES AUGUST 2008 AND WAS TOLD A TIMING BELT WAS NEEDED ALONG WITH DRIVING BELT. I WAS NEVER VERBALLY TOLD OF A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK ...

Nov 24, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ($1600) NO HELP FROM DEALERSHIP. TOLD ME TO CALL MANUFACTURER. CAR HAD 50,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT ALL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ($1600) NO HELP FROM DEALERSHIP. TOLD ME TO CALL MANUFACTURER. CAR HAD 50,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT ALL. *TR

Nov 24, 2008 Power Train 145,000 mi

I ALWAYS TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN FOR MAINTENANCE. THE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED BY MIDAS OR TOYOTA. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKES AUGUST 2008 AND WAS TOLD A TIMING BELT WAS NEEDED ALONG WITH DRIVING BELT. I WAS NEVER VERBALLY TOLD OF A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK ...

Nov 23, 2008 Structure 86,824 mi

I OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THE CABLE OF THE DOOR WAS SNAPPED ON 11/16/08 AND HANGED LOOSE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. THE DOOR CAN NEITHER BE OPENED AND CLOSED AT THE TIME. I HAD TO FORCE CLOSED THE DOOR SO THAT THE VAN COULD BE ON THE ROAD AGAIN. WE HA...

Nov 23, 2008 Structure 86,824 mi

I OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THE CABLE OF THE DOOR WAS SNAPPED ON 11/16/08 AND HANGED LOOSE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VAN. THE DOOR CAN NEITHER BE OPENED AND CLOSED AT THE TIME. I HAD TO FORCE CLOSED THE DOOR SO THAT THE VAN COULD BE ON THE ROAD AGAIN. WE HA...

Nov 19, 2008 Suspension 54,472 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY SIENNA TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE LAST RECALL FOR THE LIFTGATE. THEY MUST HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WARN CONTROL ARMS AT A COST OF $1,755.00 AND THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE AT A COST OF $699.00. I WAS THERE IN APRIL TO HAVE WORK DONE AND NONE ...

Nov 19, 2008 Steering 54,472 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY SIENNA TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE LAST RECALL FOR THE LIFTGATE. THEY MUST HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WARN CONTROL ARMS AT A COST OF $1,755.00 AND THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE AT A COST OF $699.00. I WAS THERE IN APRIL TO HAVE WORK DONE AND NONE ...

Nov 19, 2008 Suspension 54,472 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY SIENNA TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE LAST RECALL FOR THE LIFTGATE. THEY MUST HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WARN CONTROL ARMS AT A COST OF $1,755.00 AND THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE AT A COST OF $699.00. I WAS THERE IN APRIL TO HAVE WORK DONE AND NONE ...

Nov 19, 2008 Steering 54,472 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY SIENNA TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE LAST RECALL FOR THE LIFTGATE. THEY MUST HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WARN CONTROL ARMS AT A COST OF $1,755.00 AND THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE AT A COST OF $699.00. I WAS THERE IN APRIL TO HAVE WORK DONE AND NONE ...

Nov 18, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OF MINIVAN IS STUCK OPEN. WHILE THE DOOR WAS OPENING I HEARD A STRANGE CRUNCHING NOISE, WHEN I PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSE BUTTON THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I DISABLED THE POWER DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OF MINIVAN IS STUCK OPEN. WHILE THE DOOR WAS OPENING I HEARD A STRANGE CRUNCHING NOISE, WHEN I PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC CLOSE BUTTON THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. I DISABLED THE POWER DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE MANUALLY. *TR

Nov 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,950 mi

NOTICED THE POWERED 2ND ROW PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED FALLING TO CLOSE. I NOTICED DEEP SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE RAILS/TRACKING MECHANISM W/C SEEM TO CAUSE BY ROLLERS. THE DOOR BRACKET SEEM TO BE RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY CAUSING DEEP SCRATCHES, LOOKING CLOSER SEEMS THE WHOLE DOOR BRACKET & HINGE IS ...

Nov 16, 2008 Structure 52,800 mi

RETURNING HOME IN HEAVY RAIN ONE WEEKEND AND WASHED OFF DIRT BEFORE GARAGED THE VEHICLE, OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. A WEEK LATER FOUND OUT THE SLIDING DOESN'T OPERATED AUTOMATICALLY. *TR

Nov 16, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 49,950 mi

NOTICED THE POWERED 2ND ROW PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED FALLING TO CLOSE. I NOTICED DEEP SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE RAILS/TRACKING MECHANISM W/C SEEM TO CAUSE BY ROLLERS. THE DOOR BRACKET SEEM TO BE RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY CAUSING DEEP SCRATCHES, LOOKING CLOSER SEEMS THE WHOLE DOOR BRACKET & HINGE IS ...

Nov 16, 2008 Structure 52,800 mi

RETURNING HOME IN HEAVY RAIN ONE WEEKEND AND WASHED OFF DIRT BEFORE GARAGED THE VEHICLE, OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. A WEEK LATER FOUND OUT THE SLIDING DOESN'T OPERATED AUTOMATICALLY. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Seats 83,600 mi

LEFT SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED IS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY AND FRONT SEAT HEATER DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING- HAD IT "REPAIRED" AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Structure 83,600 mi

LEFT SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED IS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY AND FRONT SEAT HEATER DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING- HAD IT "REPAIRED" AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Seats 83,600 mi

LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOT CLOSING OR OPENING AUTOMATICALLY EVERY TIME WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE SOMETIMES BUT ONLY IF I PULL ON THE HANDLE AND PULL IT OPEN PART OF THE WAY AND THEN IT GOES THE REST OF THE WAY CLOSED SEAT HEATER HASN'T WORKED FOR AT LEAST A YEAR I'M GUESSING EV...

Nov 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 83,600 mi

LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOT CLOSING OR OPENING AUTOMATICALLY EVERY TIME WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE SOMETIMES BUT ONLY IF I PULL ON THE HANDLE AND PULL IT OPEN PART OF THE WAY AND THEN IT GOES THE REST OF THE WAY CLOSED SEAT HEATER HASN'T WORKED FOR AT LEAST A YEAR I'M GUESSING EV...

Nov 14, 2008 Seats 83,600 mi

LEFT SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED IS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY AND FRONT SEAT HEATER DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING- HAD IT "REPAIRED" AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Structure 83,600 mi

LEFT SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED IS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY AND FRONT SEAT HEATER DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING- HAD IT "REPAIRED" AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Nov 14, 2008 Seats 83,600 mi

LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOT CLOSING OR OPENING AUTOMATICALLY EVERY TIME WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE SOMETIMES BUT ONLY IF I PULL ON THE HANDLE AND PULL IT OPEN PART OF THE WAY AND THEN IT GOES THE REST OF THE WAY CLOSED SEAT HEATER HASN'T WORKED FOR AT LEAST A YEAR I'M GUESSING EV...

Nov 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 83,600 mi

LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS NOT CLOSING OR OPENING AUTOMATICALLY EVERY TIME WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED IT WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE SOMETIMES BUT ONLY IF I PULL ON THE HANDLE AND PULL IT OPEN PART OF THE WAY AND THEN IT GOES THE REST OF THE WAY CLOSED SEAT HEATER HASN'T WORKED FOR AT LEAST A YEAR I'M GUESSING EV...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure 64,700 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULDN'T CLOSE WHILE MY WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN WERE OUT RUNNING ERRANDS. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN BECAUSE IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT AND I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND COULDN'T PICK HER UP. THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY A HA...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

THE MOTOR WHICH POWERS THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR IS CRACKED (AND BROKEN). THE DEALER WANTS $2008.51 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE DOOR ONLY WENT THROUGH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THERE WAS NO EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR ...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure 64,700 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULDN'T CLOSE WHILE MY WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN WERE OUT RUNNING ERRANDS. MY WIFE HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH THE DOOR OPEN BECAUSE IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT AND I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND COULDN'T PICK HER UP. THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY A HA...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

THE MOTOR WHICH POWERS THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR IS CRACKED (AND BROKEN). THE DEALER WANTS $2008.51 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE DOOR ONLY WENT THROUGH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THERE WAS NO EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR ...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE SHUT AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1,600. THE FAILURE AND CUR...

Nov 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD VAN. POWER PASSENGER SLIDER WILL NO LOCK IN OPEN POSITION AND WILL CLOSE ON OWN AS PASSENGERS ARE IN DOOR WAY, IF PARKED ON SLOPE. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Structure 42,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD VAN. POWER PASSENGER SLIDER WILL NO LOCK IN OPEN POSITION AND WILL CLOSE ON OWN AS PASSENGERS ARE IN DOOR WAY, IF PARKED ON SLOPE. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE SHUT AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1,600. THE FAILURE AND CUR...

Nov 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD VAN. POWER PASSENGER SLIDER WILL NO LOCK IN OPEN POSITION AND WILL CLOSE ON OWN AS PASSENGERS ARE IN DOOR WAY, IF PARKED ON SLOPE. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Structure 42,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD VAN. POWER PASSENGER SLIDER WILL NO LOCK IN OPEN POSITION AND WILL CLOSE ON OWN AS PASSENGERS ARE IN DOOR WAY, IF PARKED ON SLOPE. *TR

Nov 11, 2008 Structure 49,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR (2004 TOYOTA SIENNA,MALFUNCTIONS WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE. DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS ERRATICALLY AND DOES NOT "STOP" (AUTOMATIC STOP SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED ALSO) CAUSING CHILDREN TO BECOME PINNED IN DOOR. *TR

Nov 11, 2008 Structure 49,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR (2004 TOYOTA SIENNA,MALFUNCTIONS WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE. DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS ERRATICALLY AND DOES NOT "STOP" (AUTOMATIC STOP SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED ALSO) CAUSING CHILDREN TO BECOME PINNED IN DOOR. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 8, 2008 Electrical System 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 8, 2008 Structure 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 8, 2008 Electrical System 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 8, 2008 Structure 68,960 mi

1. NO UNUSUAL EVENTS TO VEHICLE. USUAL SCHOOL DROP OFF OF PASSENGER. POWERED SLIDING DOOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR OPENING ON NOV. 5TH 2008. DOOR IS WELL LUBRICATED AND NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE WERE NOTICED BEFORE FAILURE. 2. POWERED, REAR, SLIDING, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (RH) WILL NOT OPEN FULLY....

Nov 7, 2008 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAD THE POWER SLIDER DOOR CABLES SNAP WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF ONE ANOTHER, ONE AT 39,000 MILES, THE OTHER AT 40,000 MILES. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE VAN FOR MY KIDS NOW. THERE ARE NO HANDLES TO CLOSE THESE DOORS, AND MY KIDS HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THEM. I HAVE READ THAT ...

Nov 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY AND LATCH SHUT. DOOR IS LOOSE AND HANGING LOWER THAN IT SHOULD BE CAUSING TO GRIND ON THE CAR BODY AND IS MISALIGNED AT THE LATCH SO THAT IT GETS PROPPED OPEN. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT DOORS. TOYOTA SAYS THE CENTER BRACKET AND CAB...

Nov 7, 2008 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAD THE POWER SLIDER DOOR CABLES SNAP WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF ONE ANOTHER, ONE AT 39,000 MILES, THE OTHER AT 40,000 MILES. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE VAN FOR MY KIDS NOW. THERE ARE NO HANDLES TO CLOSE THESE DOORS, AND MY KIDS HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THEM. I HAVE READ THAT ...

Nov 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY AND LATCH SHUT. DOOR IS LOOSE AND HANGING LOWER THAN IT SHOULD BE CAUSING TO GRIND ON THE CAR BODY AND IS MISALIGNED AT THE LATCH SO THAT IT GETS PROPPED OPEN. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT DOORS. TOYOTA SAYS THE CENTER BRACKET AND CAB...

Nov 6, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - MANUAL SLIDING DOOR LATCH HAS BOLTS THAT HAVE RIPPED THROUGH THE SHEET METAL OF THE DOOR CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. TOYOTA STATES THIS IS BEYOND WARRANTY BUT I ARGUE THAT IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE AND A DEFECT WHICH SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY. THEY DISAGREE. ...

Nov 6, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - MANUAL SLIDING DOOR LATCH HAS BOLTS THAT HAVE RIPPED THROUGH THE SHEET METAL OF THE DOOR CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. TOYOTA STATES THIS IS BEYOND WARRANTY BUT I ARGUE THAT IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE AND A DEFECT WHICH SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY. THEY DISAGREE. ...

Oct 30, 2008 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE FEATURE. THE DOOR BROKE WITHIN WEEKS OF OUR PURCHASE OF SIENNA FROM DEALER. SOMETHING SNAPPED. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS EXACT FAILURE. *TR

Oct 30, 2008 Structure

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE FEATURE. THE DOOR BROKE WITHIN WEEKS OF OUR PURCHASE OF SIENNA FROM DEALER. SOMETHING SNAPPED. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS EXACT FAILURE. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Seat Belts 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Structure 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Steering 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Tires 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Seat Belts 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Structure 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Steering 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 29, 2008 Tires 1,200 mi

"CLUNKING" NOISE NOTED ON STEERING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT. IT HAD GONE THROUGH 3 RECALLS ALREADY WHEN FIRST THE FUEL TANK, THEN THE DOOR SILLS, THEN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT BEZEL, AND FINALLY RECENTLY, THE REAR HATCH STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS TEST ...

Oct 28, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. BOTH SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED OR JAMMED AND STOPPED WORKING. ONE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE...

Oct 28, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. BOTH SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED OR JAMMED AND STOPPED WORKING. ONE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE...

Oct 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

NO EVENT OR WARNING OF PENDING FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR. CABLE SNAPPED. MOTOR/CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. ESTIMATE OF $1800.00 TO REPLACE REPAIR. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Structure 72,000 mi

NO EVENT OR WARNING OF PENDING FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR. CABLE SNAPPED. MOTOR/CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. ESTIMATE OF $1800.00 TO REPLACE REPAIR. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

NO EVENT OR WARNING OF PENDING FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR. CABLE SNAPPED. MOTOR/CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. ESTIMATE OF $1800.00 TO REPLACE REPAIR. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Structure 72,000 mi

NO EVENT OR WARNING OF PENDING FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER DOOR. CABLE SNAPPED. MOTOR/CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. ESTIMATE OF $1800.00 TO REPLACE REPAIR. *TR

Oct 25, 2008 Structure 42,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR THAN JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. WITH 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT CLOSING DOOR. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO FREE THE FRAYED CABLE, UNJAM THE DOOR, AND CLOSE IT. ...

Oct 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR THAN JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. WITH 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT CLOSING DOOR. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO FREE THE FRAYED CABLE, UNJAM THE DOOR, AND CLOSE IT. ...

Oct 25, 2008 Structure 42,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR THAN JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. WITH 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT CLOSING DOOR. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO FREE THE FRAYED CABLE, UNJAM THE DOOR, AND CLOSE IT. ...

Oct 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR THAN JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. WITH 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT CLOSING DOOR. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO FREE THE FRAYED CABLE, UNJAM THE DOOR, AND CLOSE IT. ...

Oct 23, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, I CAN HEAR CLUNK, CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN (RACK-PINION) JOINT IS BAD, NEED REPLACEMENT, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, WILL COST 500 TO 600 $, NOT AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY THREAT , CAN WAIT UNTIL THE NOISE GETS TOO BAD. I AM NOT HAPPY THA...

Oct 23, 2008 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, I CAN HEAR CLUNK, CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN (RACK-PINION) JOINT IS BAD, NEED REPLACEMENT, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, WILL COST 500 TO 600 $, NOT AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY THREAT , CAN WAIT UNTIL THE NOISE GETS TOO BAD. I AM NOT HAPPY THA...

Oct 23, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, I CAN HEAR CLUNK, CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN (RACK-PINION) JOINT IS BAD, NEED REPLACEMENT, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, WILL COST 500 TO 600 $, NOT AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY THREAT , CAN WAIT UNTIL THE NOISE GETS TOO BAD. I AM NOT HAPPY THA...

Oct 23, 2008 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, I CAN HEAR CLUNK, CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN (RACK-PINION) JOINT IS BAD, NEED REPLACEMENT, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, WILL COST 500 TO 600 $, NOT AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY THREAT , CAN WAIT UNTIL THE NOISE GETS TOO BAD. I AM NOT HAPPY THA...

Oct 21, 2008 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE REPEATEDLY JAMMED IN THE PLASTIC BEZEL WHEN RETRACTED OR EXTENDED, RENDERING THEM USELESS. WITH CONSIDERABLE EFFORT THE SEATBELTS HAVE BEEN LOOSENED, HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOW TWISTED INSIDE. HAVING DONE A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE AN O...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES (THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS MANY OTHER PARTS COSTING $1,500). I AM NOT AT THE POINT FOR THE THIRD TIME THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND TOYOTA BELIEVES IT IS YET ANOTHER PART RELATED TO THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 21, 2008 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS IN OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE REPEATEDLY JAMMED IN THE PLASTIC BEZEL WHEN RETRACTED OR EXTENDED, RENDERING THEM USELESS. WITH CONSIDERABLE EFFORT THE SEATBELTS HAVE BEEN LOOSENED, HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOW TWISTED INSIDE. HAVING DONE A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE AN O...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

SLIDING SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES (THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS MANY OTHER PARTS COSTING $1,500). I AM NOT AT THE POINT FOR THE THIRD TIME THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND TOYOTA BELIEVES IT IS YET ANOTHER PART RELATED TO THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 20, 2008 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR BURNED UP AND DESTROYED THE CABLE AND THE DOOR HINGES BROKE AND WENT OFF TRACK. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD BE $1700 TO FIX. *TR

Oct 20, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 86,200 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE KEYFOB OR THE BUTTON IN THE CAR OR CLOSE. IF YOU PULL THE HANDLE THE MOTOR WILL OPEN AND CLOSE IT. WHEN USING THE BUTTONS IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE IT IS TRYING TO WORK BUT IT SEEMS TO ...

Oct 20, 2008 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR BURNED UP AND DESTROYED THE CABLE AND THE DOOR HINGES BROKE AND WENT OFF TRACK. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD BE $1700 TO FIX. *TR

Oct 20, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 86,200 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE KEYFOB OR THE BUTTON IN THE CAR OR CLOSE. IF YOU PULL THE HANDLE THE MOTOR WILL OPEN AND CLOSE IT. WHEN USING THE BUTTONS IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE IT IS TRYING TO WORK BUT IT SEEMS TO ...

Oct 17, 2008 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR SNAPPED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I HAD TO DRIVE MY 5 YEAR OLD HOME WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN, WHICH IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE, BUT THERE WAS NO APPARENT ALTERNATIVE. AFTER MUCH WRESTLING WITH THE DOOR, WE FINALLY SUCCEEDED IN GETTING IT CL...

Oct 17, 2008 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING REAR DOOR SNAPPED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. I HAD TO DRIVE MY 5 YEAR OLD HOME WITH THE DOOR STUCK OPEN, WHICH IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE, BUT THERE WAS NO APPARENT ALTERNATIVE. AFTER MUCH WRESTLING WITH THE DOOR, WE FINALLY SUCCEEDED IN GETTING IT CL...

Oct 15, 2008 Structure

CABLE BROKE OFF THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR. VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD WHEN BREAKAGE OCCURRED. SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WOULD ON OCCASION NOT OPEN PROPERLY. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY STAT...

Oct 15, 2008 Structure

CABLE BROKE OFF THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR. VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD WHEN BREAKAGE OCCURRED. SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WOULD ON OCCASION NOT OPEN PROPERLY. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY STAT...

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMMED. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR AND NEEDED TO SHIFT TO MANUAL MODE. CABLE SNAPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY IF SOMEONE WAS BY THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Structure 98,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMMED. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR AND NEEDED TO SHIFT TO MANUAL MODE. CABLE SNAPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY IF SOMEONE WAS BY THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS BROKEN. IT IS A THREE BOLT ASSEMBLY AND TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS HAVE PULLED THROUGH THEIR HOLES. THE LATCH IS NOW ONLY ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER DOOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE...

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMMED. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR AND NEEDED TO SHIFT TO MANUAL MODE. CABLE SNAPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY IF SOMEONE WAS BY THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Structure 98,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR JAMMED. UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR AND NEEDED TO SHIFT TO MANUAL MODE. CABLE SNAPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY IF SOMEONE WAS BY THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS BROKEN. IT IS A THREE BOLT ASSEMBLY AND TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS HAVE PULLED THROUGH THEIR HOLES. THE LATCH IS NOW ONLY ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER DOOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE...

Oct 13, 2008 Equipment 60,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DEALER CRYSTAL TOYOTA AT GREEN BROOK, NJ SAID THEY CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE CABLE. INSTEAD, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND CABLE UNIT ALTOGETHER. THE COST WILL BE $2600. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE S...

Oct 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DEALER CRYSTAL TOYOTA AT GREEN BROOK, NJ SAID THEY CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE CABLE. INSTEAD, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND CABLE UNIT ALTOGETHER. THE COST WILL BE $2600. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE S...

Oct 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

INITIALLY THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT LIGHT. DEALER REPLACED BULB AND ECU MODULE. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. CAUSE WAS REPORTED THE ECU FAILED. MONTHS LATER THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED AGAIN BUT AFTER THE ONE YEAR REPAIR WORK WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT WAS REPORTED TO BE THE BULB A...

Oct 13, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

INITIALLY THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT LIGHT. DEALER REPLACED BULB AND ECU MODULE. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. CAUSE WAS REPORTED THE ECU FAILED. MONTHS LATER THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED AGAIN BUT AFTER THE ONE YEAR REPAIR WORK WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT WAS REPORTED TO BE THE BULB A...

Oct 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

THE CAR IS USED ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS. 34,000 MILES IN FOUR YEARS. IT HAS SUFFERED CORROSION BUILDUP ON THE ROTORS, SO WE HAVE TRIED TO USE IT AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, KNOWING THAT CATASTROPHE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED WITH SOME REGULARITY--ESPECIALLY IN THE COLD WEATHER. ABOUT TWO MO...

Oct 13, 2008 Equipment 60,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DEALER CRYSTAL TOYOTA AT GREEN BROOK, NJ SAID THEY CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE CABLE. INSTEAD, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND CABLE UNIT ALTOGETHER. THE COST WILL BE $2600. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE S...

Oct 13, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

THE CABLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THE DEALER CRYSTAL TOYOTA AT GREEN BROOK, NJ SAID THEY CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE CABLE. INSTEAD, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND CABLE UNIT ALTOGETHER. THE COST WILL BE $2600. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE S...

Oct 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

INITIALLY THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT LIGHT. DEALER REPLACED BULB AND ECU MODULE. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. CAUSE WAS REPORTED THE ECU FAILED. MONTHS LATER THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED AGAIN BUT AFTER THE ONE YEAR REPAIR WORK WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT WAS REPORTED TO BE THE BULB A...

Oct 13, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

INITIALLY THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT LIGHT. DEALER REPLACED BULB AND ECU MODULE. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. CAUSE WAS REPORTED THE ECU FAILED. MONTHS LATER THE DR SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED AGAIN BUT AFTER THE ONE YEAR REPAIR WORK WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT WAS REPORTED TO BE THE BULB A...

Oct 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

THE CAR IS USED ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS. 34,000 MILES IN FOUR YEARS. IT HAS SUFFERED CORROSION BUILDUP ON THE ROTORS, SO WE HAVE TRIED TO USE IT AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, KNOWING THAT CATASTROPHE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED WITH SOME REGULARITY--ESPECIALLY IN THE COLD WEATHER. ABOUT TWO MO...

Oct 9, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

2004 SIENNA BACK DOOR LEFT STRUTS BROKEN... WILL CLOSE THE DOOR WHEN ALL OPEN ..ALMOST HIT ME..NO WARRANTY AND NEED TO PAY $CA 800 TO FIX. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

ECU HEADLIGHT. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Structure 68,000 mi

2004 SIENNA BACK DOOR LEFT STRUTS BROKEN... WILL CLOSE THE DOOR WHEN ALL OPEN ..ALMOST HIT ME..NO WARRANTY AND NEED TO PAY $CA 800 TO FIX. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

ECU HEADLIGHT. *TR

Oct 8, 2008 Steering 86,501 mi

ON SEPTMBER 9, 2008 I WAS TOLD AT THE THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF MY RUN FLAT TIRES AFTER DOING SO, WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING DID NOT FEEL THE SAME AS IT DID PRIOR TO MY VISIT. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT BECAUSE I HAD FOUR NEW TIRES THAT THE STEERING FELT TIGHT BECAUSE T...

Oct 8, 2008 Steering 86,501 mi

ON SEPTMBER 9, 2008 I WAS TOLD AT THE THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF MY RUN FLAT TIRES AFTER DOING SO, WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING DID NOT FEEL THE SAME AS IT DID PRIOR TO MY VISIT. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT BECAUSE I HAD FOUR NEW TIRES THAT THE STEERING FELT TIGHT BECAUSE T...

Oct 7, 2008 Structure 70,200 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. CABLE FRAYED AND PREVENTS DOOR OPENING OR CLOSING. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Structure 70,200 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. CABLE FRAYED AND PREVENTS DOOR OPENING OR CLOSING. *TR

Oct 6, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

CABLE USED TO OPEN/CLOSE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND CAUSED DOOR TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING AND ALMOST PINCHED FINGERS. *TR

Oct 6, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

CABLE USED TO OPEN/CLOSE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED AND CAUSED DOOR TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING AND ALMOST PINCHED FINGERS. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Structure 36,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON MY '04 LE, 36,000 MI. MINIVAN JUST FAILED. THERE IS A SNAPPED AND BROKEN CABLE/WIRE HANGING OUT THE BACK. I CANNOT GET THE DOOR MORE THAN A FEW INCHES OPEN BY WRESTLING WITH IT. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON MY '04 LE, 36,000 MI. MINIVAN JUST FAILED. THERE IS A SNAPPED AND BROKEN CABLE/WIRE HANGING OUT THE BACK. I CANNOT GET THE DOOR MORE THAN A FEW INCHES OPEN BY WRESTLING WITH IT. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Structure 36,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON MY '04 LE, 36,000 MI. MINIVAN JUST FAILED. THERE IS A SNAPPED AND BROKEN CABLE/WIRE HANGING OUT THE BACK. I CANNOT GET THE DOOR MORE THAN A FEW INCHES OPEN BY WRESTLING WITH IT. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 36,000 mi

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON MY '04 LE, 36,000 MI. MINIVAN JUST FAILED. THERE IS A SNAPPED AND BROKEN CABLE/WIRE HANGING OUT THE BACK. I CANNOT GET THE DOOR MORE THAN A FEW INCHES OPEN BY WRESTLING WITH IT. *TR

Oct 2, 2008 Structure 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE DOOR WAS RUSTED. AFTER USE, THE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF AND WAS HANGING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CUT THE CABLE BECAUSE SHE DID NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE SCRATCHED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ...

Oct 2, 2008 Structure 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE DOOR WAS RUSTED. AFTER USE, THE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF AND WAS HANGING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CUT THE CABLE BECAUSE SHE DID NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE SCRATCHED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ...

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED AND THEN FELL OFF, THE DOOR WEIGHS OVER ONE HUNDRED POUNDS, AND IS INOPERABLE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, AND AMY HAVE HURT SOMEONE WHEN IT FELL OFF. *TR

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED AND THEN FELL OFF, THE DOOR WEIGHS OVER ONE HUNDRED POUNDS, AND IS INOPERABLE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, AND AMY HAVE HURT SOMEONE WHEN IT FELL OFF. *TR

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED AND THEN FELL OFF, THE DOOR WEIGHS OVER ONE HUNDRED POUNDS, AND IS INOPERABLE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, AND AMY HAVE HURT SOMEONE WHEN IT FELL OFF. *TR

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR FOR OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED AND THEN FELL OFF, THE DOOR WEIGHS OVER ONE HUNDRED POUNDS, AND IS INOPERABLE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, AND AMY HAVE HURT SOMEONE WHEN IT FELL OFF. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Sep 29, 2008 Seats 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Sep 29, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

'04 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE, PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING OR INCIDENT. CABLE BROKEN AND HANGING FROM REAR END OF DOOR. DOOR ONLY OPENS A FEW INCHES WITH BRUTE STRENGTH. DIAGNOSIS BY TOYOTA SERVICE NOT COMPLETE. ERNIE PALMER TOYOTA OF JACKSONVILLE SAYS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND...

Sep 29, 2008 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Sep 29, 2008 Seats 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE SEAT BACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Sep 29, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

'04 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE DRIVER SIDE, PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING OR INCIDENT. CABLE BROKEN AND HANGING FROM REAR END OF DOOR. DOOR ONLY OPENS A FEW INCHES WITH BRUTE STRENGTH. DIAGNOSIS BY TOYOTA SERVICE NOT COMPLETE. ERNIE PALMER TOYOTA OF JACKSONVILLE SAYS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND...

Sep 23, 2008 Structure 48,700 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (FOR PASSENGERS IN THE BACK) THAT OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT OPEN, OTHER TIMES WILL NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES AFTER OPENING IT WILL CLOSE UNCOMMANDED. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO RECOGNI...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER OPENING AND CLOSING THE FUEL CAP DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA CAUSES THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO INTERMITTENTLY JAM AND NOT OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. TO FIX, ONE MUST SQUEEZE HAND INTO DOOR CRACK AND PUSH DOWN THE LEVER THAT IS STOPPING THE DOOR FROM SLIDING. ...

Sep 23, 2008 Structure

AFTER OPENING AND CLOSING THE FUEL CAP DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA CAUSES THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO INTERMITTENTLY JAM AND NOT OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. TO FIX, ONE MUST SQUEEZE HAND INTO DOOR CRACK AND PUSH DOWN THE LEVER THAT IS STOPPING THE DOOR FROM SLIDING. ...

Sep 23, 2008 Tires 58,000 mi

TPMS ON 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD MODELS DOES NOT MONITOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE PROPERLY. IT ONLY WORKS WHEN THE TIRE GOES TO ZERO PSI. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND COST OVER $1,600.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR. I JUST HAD THE DRIVER SIDE REPLACED. NO ONE EXPLAINED WHAT WAS WRONG. NOW THE RIGHT SIDE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT KEEPS CLICKING AND CLACKING. I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN IT PART WAY FOR IT TO CATCH ON. I ...

Sep 23, 2008 Structure 48,700 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR (FOR PASSENGERS IN THE BACK) THAT OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT OPEN, OTHER TIMES WILL NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES AFTER OPENING IT WILL CLOSE UNCOMMANDED. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS UNWILLING TO RECOGNI...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER OPENING AND CLOSING THE FUEL CAP DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA CAUSES THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO INTERMITTENTLY JAM AND NOT OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. TO FIX, ONE MUST SQUEEZE HAND INTO DOOR CRACK AND PUSH DOWN THE LEVER THAT IS STOPPING THE DOOR FROM SLIDING. ...

Sep 23, 2008 Structure

AFTER OPENING AND CLOSING THE FUEL CAP DOOR ON THE 2004 SIENNA CAUSES THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO INTERMITTENTLY JAM AND NOT OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. TO FIX, ONE MUST SQUEEZE HAND INTO DOOR CRACK AND PUSH DOWN THE LEVER THAT IS STOPPING THE DOOR FROM SLIDING. ...

Sep 23, 2008 Tires 58,000 mi

TPMS ON 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD MODELS DOES NOT MONITOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE PROPERLY. IT ONLY WORKS WHEN THE TIRE GOES TO ZERO PSI. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA SLIDING DOORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND COST OVER $1,600.00 TO FIX EACH DOOR. I JUST HAD THE DRIVER SIDE REPLACED. NO ONE EXPLAINED WHAT WAS WRONG. NOW THE RIGHT SIDE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT KEEPS CLICKING AND CLACKING. I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN IT PART WAY FOR IT TO CATCH ON. I ...

Sep 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 66,000 mi

I HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WA...

Sep 19, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

I HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WA...

Sep 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 66,000 mi

I HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WA...

Sep 19, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

I HAVE AN 04 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED AND STOPPED OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. THE CABLE WAS HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE. IT WAS FRAYED AND RUSTY. THE DOOR NOW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BY MANUAL OR ELECTRIC. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, I WA...

Sep 18, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED EDITION MINI VAN. IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER BEFORE BECAUSE THE POWER SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT OPEN. NOW IT IS SUMMER TIME AND THE WIRING THAT ALLOWS THE POWER SLIDE DOOR TO SLIDE JUST SNAPPED! MY 5 YEAR OLD SON ...

Sep 18, 2008 Steering 72,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA . THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME TOUGHER. TAKING TURNS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DEALER IS REPAIRING AT A COST OF 598.00 AND IT COULD BE MORE. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED EDITION MINI VAN. IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER BEFORE BECAUSE THE POWER SLIDING DOORS WOULD FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT OPEN. NOW IT IS SUMMER TIME AND THE WIRING THAT ALLOWS THE POWER SLIDE DOOR TO SLIDE JUST SNAPPED! MY 5 YEAR OLD SON ...

Sep 18, 2008 Steering 72,000 mi

STEERING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA . THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME TOUGHER. TAKING TURNS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DEALER IS REPAIRING AT A COST OF 598.00 AND IT COULD BE MORE. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. HE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFF...

Sep 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. HE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFF...

Sep 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,200 mi

THE POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH JUST OVER 50,000 BECAME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CABLE RUSTING AND BREAKING. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN. ONCE A SECOND FRAYING CABLE WAS CUT, THE DOOR IS NOW IN ...

Sep 12, 2008 Structure 50,200 mi

THE POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH JUST OVER 50,000 BECAME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CABLE RUSTING AND BREAKING. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN. ONCE A SECOND FRAYING CABLE WAS CUT, THE DOOR IS NOW IN ...

Sep 12, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 50,200 mi

THE POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH JUST OVER 50,000 BECAME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CABLE RUSTING AND BREAKING. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN. ONCE A SECOND FRAYING CABLE WAS CUT, THE DOOR IS NOW IN ...

Sep 12, 2008 Structure 50,200 mi

THE POWER PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH JUST OVER 50,000 BECAME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION DUE TO A CABLE RUSTING AND BREAKING. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR OPEN. ONCE A SECOND FRAYING CABLE WAS CUT, THE DOOR IS NOW IN ...

Sep 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS. THEREFORE MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB INTO THE FRONT OF THE VAN TO GET OUT OR CLIMB IN THE BACK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HATCHBACK. THEY MUST ALSO ENTER THE VAN THROUGH THE...

Sep 10, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS. THEREFORE MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB INTO THE FRONT OF THE VAN TO GET OUT OR CLIMB IN THE BACK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HATCHBACK. THEY MUST ALSO ENTER THE VAN THROUGH THE...

Sep 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS. THEREFORE MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB INTO THE FRONT OF THE VAN TO GET OUT OR CLIMB IN THE BACK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HATCHBACK. THEY MUST ALSO ENTER THE VAN THROUGH THE...

Sep 10, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER. THIS CONCERNS ME BECAUSE I CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS. THEREFORE MY CHILDREN NEED TO CLIMB INTO THE FRONT OF THE VAN TO GET OUT OR CLIMB IN THE BACK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HATCHBACK. THEY MUST ALSO ENTER THE VAN THROUGH THE...

Sep 9, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS ALL MY LIFE, SO WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A QUALITY MINI VAN. BEGINNING IN JULY 2007, THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON BOTH SIDES BEGAN NOT WORKING. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD CLOSE, SOMETIMES I WOULD MANUALLY HAVE TO SHUT THEM. I BROUGHT THE VAN TO TOY...

Sep 9, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS ALL MY LIFE, SO WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A QUALITY MINI VAN. BEGINNING IN JULY 2007, THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON BOTH SIDES BEGAN NOT WORKING. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD CLOSE, SOMETIMES I WOULD MANUALLY HAVE TO SHUT THEM. I BROUGHT THE VAN TO TOY...

Sep 8, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 8, 2008 Equipment Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 8, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 8, 2008 Equipment Crash 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WERE 30-40 YARDS BETWEEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES GRABBED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE...

Sep 7, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH SLIDING DOORS WITHOUT WARNING PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A BROKEN CABLE HANGING FROM REAR PASSENGER WINDOW. WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED AGAIN BY HANDLE THERE WERE SOUNDS OF PARTS BREAKING INSIDE DOOR. TOOK THE VAN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY HAD NE...

Sep 7, 2008 Structure 45,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH SLIDING DOORS WITHOUT WARNING PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING POWER FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A BROKEN CABLE HANGING FROM REAR PASSENGER WINDOW. WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED AGAIN BY HANDLE THERE WERE SOUNDS OF PARTS BREAKING INSIDE DOOR. TOOK THE VAN TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY HAD NE...

Sep 6, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

LEFT REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. 1ST OCCURRENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2007. WAS REPAIRED AND BROKE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY MAY 2008. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

LEFT REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. 1ST OCCURRENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2007. WAS REPAIRED AND BROKE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY MAY 2008. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER GOT HUNG UP IN THE CABLE THAT IT USES TO OPEN AND CLOSE ITSELF. DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. CABLE HAS BECOME ENSNARLED AND TANGLED IN THE MECHANISM ALTHOUGH THE CABLE IS STILL INTACT. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

DRIVING OUR '04 SIENNA AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH IN FLOW WITH TRAFFIC WITH ABOUT 30-40 YARDS OF SEPARATION HAD TO BRAKE FOR SUDDENLY STOPPING TRAFFIC IN FRONT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH SHOCKING MUSHINESS FAILING TO STOP IN TIME RESULTING IN TOTALING OF OUR VEHICLE AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VE...

Sep 6, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE BECOME JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE (AND AS A RESULT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE - SAFETY ISSUE). IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR THE CABLE HAD TO BE CUT. A SIMPLE SEARCH WILL FIND DOZENS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE CABLES SNAPPING OR BECOMI...

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE BECOME JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE (AND AS A RESULT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE - SAFETY ISSUE). IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR THE CABLE HAD TO BE CUT. A SIMPLE SEARCH WILL FIND DOZENS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE CABLES SNAPPING OR BECOMI...

Sep 6, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

LEFT REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. 1ST OCCURRENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2007. WAS REPAIRED AND BROKE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY MAY 2008. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

LEFT REAR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. 1ST OCCURRENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2007. WAS REPAIRED AND BROKE AGAIN APPROXIMATELY MAY 2008. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN. AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER GOT HUNG UP IN THE CABLE THAT IT USES TO OPEN AND CLOSE ITSELF. DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. CABLE HAS BECOME ENSNARLED AND TANGLED IN THE MECHANISM ALTHOUGH THE CABLE IS STILL INTACT. *TR

Sep 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

DRIVING OUR '04 SIENNA AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH IN FLOW WITH TRAFFIC WITH ABOUT 30-40 YARDS OF SEPARATION HAD TO BRAKE FOR SUDDENLY STOPPING TRAFFIC IN FRONT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH SHOCKING MUSHINESS FAILING TO STOP IN TIME RESULTING IN TOTALING OF OUR VEHICLE AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VE...

Sep 6, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE BECOME JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE (AND AS A RESULT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE - SAFETY ISSUE). IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR THE CABLE HAD TO BE CUT. A SIMPLE SEARCH WILL FIND DOZENS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE CABLES SNAPPING OR BECOMI...

Sep 6, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN - AUTOMATIC DOOR CABLE BECOME JAMMED CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE (AND AS A RESULT MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE - SAFETY ISSUE). IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR THE CABLE HAD TO BE CUT. A SIMPLE SEARCH WILL FIND DOZENS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE CABLES SNAPPING OR BECOMI...

Sep 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 89,724 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND EXTRACT CHILD FROM CHILDSEAT. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Structure 89,724 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND EXTRACT CHILD FROM CHILDSEAT. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DASHBOARD ON THE VEHICLE IS CRACKED. THE CRACKS ORIGINATED FROM THE AIR VENTS NEAR BOTH FRONT DOORS TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKS, BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE CHARGES. THE CONTACT BELIE...

Sep 5, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 89,724 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND EXTRACT CHILD FROM CHILDSEAT. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Structure 89,724 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR CABLE SNAPPED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND EXTRACT CHILD FROM CHILDSEAT. *TR

Sep 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DASHBOARD ON THE VEHICLE IS CRACKED. THE CRACKS ORIGINATED FROM THE AIR VENTS NEAR BOTH FRONT DOORS TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKS, BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE CHARGES. THE CONTACT BELIE...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 38,500 mi

BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN SEPT. 06. VAN HAS 40K MILES AND HAS AN OUT OF ALIGNMENT RIGHT PASSENGER MOTORIZED DOOR FAILURE. DOOR RUBS AGAINST BODY AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AS IT CLOSES. ALSO DRIVER DOOR HAS COLLAPSED GLASS. DEALER WANTS 100-300 JUST TO INSPECT AND REPORT PROBLEM TO EXTENDED PLATINU...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 38,500 mi

BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN SEPT. 06. VAN HAS 40K MILES AND HAS AN OUT OF ALIGNMENT RIGHT PASSENGER MOTORIZED DOOR FAILURE. DOOR RUBS AGAINST BODY AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AS IT CLOSES. ALSO DRIVER DOOR HAS COLLAPSED GLASS. DEALER WANTS 100-300 JUST TO INSPECT AND REPORT PROBLEM TO EXTENDED PLATINU...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WASN'T FUNCTIONING AT ALL AUTOMATICALLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FREEZING AND NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ALL THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CABLE AND MOTOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTR...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 61,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WASN'T FUNCTIONING AT ALL AUTOMATICALLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FREEZING AND NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ALL THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CABLE AND MOTOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTR...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 70,836 mi

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN DUE TO FAULTY LATCH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LATCH WAS ALREADY REPLACED OUTSIDE WARRANTY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOYOTA. BOTH PARTIES SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 38,500 mi

BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN SEPT. 06. VAN HAS 40K MILES AND HAS AN OUT OF ALIGNMENT RIGHT PASSENGER MOTORIZED DOOR FAILURE. DOOR RUBS AGAINST BODY AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AS IT CLOSES. ALSO DRIVER DOOR HAS COLLAPSED GLASS. DEALER WANTS 100-300 JUST TO INSPECT AND REPORT PROBLEM TO EXTENDED PLATINU...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 38,500 mi

BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN SEPT. 06. VAN HAS 40K MILES AND HAS AN OUT OF ALIGNMENT RIGHT PASSENGER MOTORIZED DOOR FAILURE. DOOR RUBS AGAINST BODY AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AS IT CLOSES. ALSO DRIVER DOOR HAS COLLAPSED GLASS. DEALER WANTS 100-300 JUST TO INSPECT AND REPORT PROBLEM TO EXTENDED PLATINU...

Sep 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WASN'T FUNCTIONING AT ALL AUTOMATICALLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FREEZING AND NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ALL THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CABLE AND MOTOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTR...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 61,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WASN'T FUNCTIONING AT ALL AUTOMATICALLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FREEZING AND NOT WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ALL THE TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CABLE AND MOTOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTR...

Sep 2, 2008 Structure 70,836 mi

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN DUE TO FAULTY LATCH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LATCH WAS ALREADY REPLACED OUTSIDE WARRANTY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOYOTA. BOTH PARTIES SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR

Aug 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN. AT FIRST, IT WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT USING THE POWER BUTTON INSIDE WOULD LET IT OPEN. NOW EVEN THAT DOESN'T WORK AND THE DOOR IS USELESS. DEALER SAID THE PART TO FIX THIS (ACTUATOR) IS $700, PLUS LABOR. I SEE MANY PEOPLE REPOR...

Aug 30, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN. AT FIRST, IT WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT USING THE POWER BUTTON INSIDE WOULD LET IT OPEN. NOW EVEN THAT DOESN'T WORK AND THE DOOR IS USELESS. DEALER SAID THE PART TO FIX THIS (ACTUATOR) IS $700, PLUS LABOR. I SEE MANY PEOPLE REPOR...

Aug 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN. AT FIRST, IT WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT USING THE POWER BUTTON INSIDE WOULD LET IT OPEN. NOW EVEN THAT DOESN'T WORK AND THE DOOR IS USELESS. DEALER SAID THE PART TO FIX THIS (ACTUATOR) IS $700, PLUS LABOR. I SEE MANY PEOPLE REPOR...

Aug 30, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPEN. AT FIRST, IT WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT USING THE POWER BUTTON INSIDE WOULD LET IT OPEN. NOW EVEN THAT DOESN'T WORK AND THE DOOR IS USELESS. DEALER SAID THE PART TO FIX THIS (ACTUATOR) IS $700, PLUS LABOR. I SEE MANY PEOPLE REPOR...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 64,555 mi

TWO WEEKS AGO MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. I CAN SEE THE CABLE SNAPPED OUTSIDE THE DOOR. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON THE MINIVAN BEGAN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GET WORSEN. ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE DOOR HAS RUBBED DOWN TO THE METAL AT THREE POINTS ON THE BODY WHERE THE BACK OF THE DOOR CLOSES INTO TO THE DOOR HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, THE DOOR IS SAGG...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 108,378 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THAT WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR. TONIGHT WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO TAKE MY NEWBORN OUT I HEARD A LOUD SNAP, THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED. AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR I AM STILL UNABLE TO OPEN IT AT ALL, EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF TH...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 65,000 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY. NO CRASH OR ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THIS CAR. THE DOOR WILL REOPEN AFTER THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUTTING PROPERLY, RIGHT BEFORE IT SHUTS IT WILL REOPEN. WE HAVE OFTEN FOUND THE CAR DOOR OPEN AFTER RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER ENTERING THE STORE OR HOME, MA...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 64,555 mi

TWO WEEKS AGO MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. I CAN SEE THE CABLE SNAPPED OUTSIDE THE DOOR. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON THE MINIVAN BEGAN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GET WORSEN. ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE DOOR HAS RUBBED DOWN TO THE METAL AT THREE POINTS ON THE BODY WHERE THE BACK OF THE DOOR CLOSES INTO TO THE DOOR HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, THE DOOR IS SAGG...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 108,378 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THAT WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR. TONIGHT WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO TAKE MY NEWBORN OUT I HEARD A LOUD SNAP, THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED. AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR I AM STILL UNABLE TO OPEN IT AT ALL, EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF TH...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 65,000 mi

POWER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY. NO CRASH OR ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THIS CAR. THE DOOR WILL REOPEN AFTER THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUTTING PROPERLY, RIGHT BEFORE IT SHUTS IT WILL REOPEN. WE HAVE OFTEN FOUND THE CAR DOOR OPEN AFTER RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER ENTERING THE STORE OR HOME, MA...

Aug 28, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE ONE EVENING, JUST AS IT WAS BEGINNING TO RAIN. OUR CHILDREN HAD JUST GONE INTO THE HOUSE. WE CLOSED THE DOOR AS MUCH AS WE COULD AND TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT MORNING. ON THE WAY TO THE SHOP, THE DOOR NEARLY FELL OFF THE ...

Aug 28, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE ONE EVENING, JUST AS IT WAS BEGINNING TO RAIN. OUR CHILDREN HAD JUST GONE INTO THE HOUSE. WE CLOSED THE DOOR AS MUCH AS WE COULD AND TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE NEXT MORNING. ON THE WAY TO THE SHOP, THE DOOR NEARLY FELL OFF THE ...

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,495 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES BY NOT OPENING. THIS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR. IN SPRING OF 2008 THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT SLIDE BACK. THE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT COST US OVER $1100 TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THAT WAS WITH A $500 GOODWILL CREDIT FRO...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 68,495 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES BY NOT OPENING. THIS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR. IN SPRING OF 2008 THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT SLIDE BACK. THE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT COST US OVER $1100 TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THAT WAS WITH A $500 GOODWILL CREDIT FRO...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 92,084 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE CAM LOOSE AND SNAPPED. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 92,084 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE CAM LOOSE AND SNAPPED. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX. IT SHOULD AT LEAST OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT. NOW I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND 1,80...

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX. IT SHOULD AT LEAST OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT. NOW I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND 1,80...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

THE REAR PASSANGER POWER DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING UNDER POWER. WILL ONLY WORK NOW IF WE MANUALLY OPEN AND CLOSE IT. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 86,045 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER-SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. REPAIR SHOP REMOVED DOOR, FOUND MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND LATCHES AND CABLES SPRUNG. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID WE HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR LATCH AND C...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 86,045 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER-SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. REPAIR SHOP REMOVED DOOR, FOUND MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND LATCHES AND CABLES SPRUNG. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID WE HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR LATCH AND C...

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 68,495 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES BY NOT OPENING. THIS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR. IN SPRING OF 2008 THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT SLIDE BACK. THE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT COST US OVER $1100 TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THAT WAS WITH A $500 GOODWILL CREDIT FRO...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 68,495 mi

MY 2004 SIENNA SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES BY NOT OPENING. THIS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR. IN SPRING OF 2008 THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT SLIDE BACK. THE CABLE WAS BROKEN AND IT COST US OVER $1100 TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THAT WAS WITH A $500 GOODWILL CREDIT FRO...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 92,084 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE CAM LOOSE AND SNAPPED. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 92,084 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE CAM LOOSE AND SNAPPED. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 58,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX. IT SHOULD AT LEAST OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT. NOW I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND 1,80...

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, BUT THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST 1800 DOLLARS TO FIX. IT SHOULD AT LEAST OPEN MANUALLY, BUT WILL NOT. NOW I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND 1,80...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

THE REAR PASSANGER POWER DOOR STOPPED OPENING AND CLOSING UNDER POWER. WILL ONLY WORK NOW IF WE MANUALLY OPEN AND CLOSE IT. *TR

Aug 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 86,045 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER-SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. REPAIR SHOP REMOVED DOOR, FOUND MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND LATCHES AND CABLES SPRUNG. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID WE HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR LATCH AND C...

Aug 27, 2008 Structure 86,045 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA - PASSENGER-SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. REPAIR SHOP REMOVED DOOR, FOUND MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN AND LATCHES AND CABLES SPRUNG. SERVICE ADVISOR SAID WE HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR LATCH AND C...

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. YOU COULDN'T OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND IF YOU OPENED IT FROM THE INSIDE THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. IT COST ME $1800 TO FIX THE SENSOR AND THE MOTOR THAT HOLDS THE DOOR CLOSED. I CALLED TOYOTA TO COMPLAIN AND OUT O...

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 61,000 mi

AS I PULLED UP TO THE AIRPORT TO TAKE A FLIGHT, WE NOTED THAT THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER MUCH STRUGGLE AND EFFORT, WE WERE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR; HOWEVER, THE CABLE FOR THE DOOR WAS RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE DOOR FOR FEAR THAT THE DOOR MAY FALL OFF OR CAUSE B...

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. YOU COULDN'T OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND IF YOU OPENED IT FROM THE INSIDE THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. IT COST ME $1800 TO FIX THE SENSOR AND THE MOTOR THAT HOLDS THE DOOR CLOSED. I CALLED TOYOTA TO COMPLAIN AND OUT O...

Aug 25, 2008 Structure 61,000 mi

AS I PULLED UP TO THE AIRPORT TO TAKE A FLIGHT, WE NOTED THAT THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER MUCH STRUGGLE AND EFFORT, WE WERE ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR; HOWEVER, THE CABLE FOR THE DOOR WAS RUSTED AND SNAPPED. WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE DOOR FOR FEAR THAT THE DOOR MAY FALL OFF OR CAUSE B...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure 47,407 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH DOOR CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO STAY OPEN AFTER OPENING. THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT CAUSED THIS TO START HAPPENING. THE DOOR OPENS WITH NO PROBLEM, USING EITHER THE AUTOMATIC OPEN FEATURE OR BY MANUALLY OPENING. WHAT APPEARS TO HAPPEN IS THE HYDRAUL...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure 47,407 mi

ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH DOOR CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO STAY OPEN AFTER OPENING. THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT CAUSED THIS TO START HAPPENING. THE DOOR OPENS WITH NO PROBLEM, USING EITHER THE AUTOMATIC OPEN FEATURE OR BY MANUALLY OPENING. WHAT APPEARS TO HAPPEN IS THE HYDRAUL...

Aug 20, 2008 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO GET HARD TO TURN. THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE IT BEGAN TO INTERFERE WITH DRIVING. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A DUE TO CORROSION ON A STEERING SHAFT AND IF IT FAILED COMPLETELY, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE REPAIR COST $700 WITH THE PAR...

Aug 20, 2008 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING BEGAN TO GET HARD TO TURN. THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE IT BEGAN TO INTERFERE WITH DRIVING. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A DUE TO CORROSION ON A STEERING SHAFT AND IF IT FAILED COMPLETELY, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE REPAIR COST $700 WITH THE PAR...

Aug 8, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

ON 2/13/2008, I TRIED TO OPEN MY PASSENGER SLIDER DOOR WITH THE AUTO BUTTON. THE DOOR OPENED APPROXIMATELY A FOOT THEN CLOSED ITSELF. I TRIED THIS A SECOND TIME AND AGAIN IT HAPPENED. MY HUSBAND THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FURTHER THAN ABOUT A FOOT AGAIN. MY ...

Aug 8, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

ON 2/13/2008, I TRIED TO OPEN MY PASSENGER SLIDER DOOR WITH THE AUTO BUTTON. THE DOOR OPENED APPROXIMATELY A FOOT THEN CLOSED ITSELF. I TRIED THIS A SECOND TIME AND AGAIN IT HAPPENED. MY HUSBAND THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FURTHER THAN ABOUT A FOOT AGAIN. MY ...

Aug 5, 2008 Steering 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH, THE STEERING WOULD TIGHTEN AND HESITATE TO THE POINT WHERE IT FELT LIKE IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE DEALER BELIEVED THAT THE U JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND HAD LOTS OF "PLAY". THE ...

Aug 5, 2008 Steering 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH, THE STEERING WOULD TIGHTEN AND HESITATE TO THE POINT WHERE IT FELT LIKE IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE DEALER BELIEVED THAT THE U JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND HAD LOTS OF "PLAY". THE ...

Aug 2, 2008 Equipment 26,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ONLY HAS 29,000 MILES AND THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN HARDLY USED. THE A/C SYSTEM FAILED WORKING ABOUT 3 MONTH AGO DUO TO THE CONDENSER O-RING FAILURE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY 2004 SIENNA USERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Equipment 26,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ONLY HAS 29,000 MILES AND THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN HARDLY USED. THE A/C SYSTEM FAILED WORKING ABOUT 3 MONTH AGO DUO TO THE CONDENSER O-RING FAILURE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY 2004 SIENNA USERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 31, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS TO A YEAR AGO, COMPLAINED OF NOISE WITH FRONT DRIVER DOOR. NOTHING WAS DONE BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. MOST RECENTLY, DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND UPON OPENING AND CLOSING. LEARNED FROM DEALERSHIP THAT DOOR WELD NEEDS REPLACING. CONTACTED TOYOTA COMPANY, HOWEVER, THEY WIL...

Jul 31, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS TO A YEAR AGO, COMPLAINED OF NOISE WITH FRONT DRIVER DOOR. NOTHING WAS DONE BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. MOST RECENTLY, DOOR BEGAN MAKING A POPPING SOUND UPON OPENING AND CLOSING. LEARNED FROM DEALERSHIP THAT DOOR WELD NEEDS REPLACING. CONTACTED TOYOTA COMPANY, HOWEVER, THEY WIL...

Jul 22, 2008 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 22, 2008 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 69,000 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE BROKE. THE CAR WAS 5.1 YEARS OLD, BOUGHT NEW IN 2003, AND HAD 69,000 ML. ON THE DAY OF PROBLEM. NO INDICATIONS ON A SLIDING MECHANISM WERE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AS ALWAYS THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED BY THE REMOTE CONTROL. IT DID NOT OPEN ON...

Jul 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

THE FUEL PIPE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE DISCONNECTED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, OUR CAR BEING THE FIRST IN THE RIGHTMOST LANE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I MADE SEVERAL...

Jul 17, 2008 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE STRUT FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE GATE, BUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN. IN ORDER TO LIFT THE GATE, HE HAD TO TRIP THE HANDLE. THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN AND HAD TO BE HELD OPEN MANUALLY. IF TH...

Jul 17, 2008 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE STRUT FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE GATE, BUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN. IN ORDER TO LIFT THE GATE, HE HAD TO TRIP THE HANDLE. THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN AND HAD TO BE HELD OPEN MANUALLY. IF TH...

Jul 9, 2008 Equipment 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AND THE TEMPERATURE ON THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO RISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE COOLANT AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO ANTIFREEZ...

Jul 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AND THE TEMPERATURE ON THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO RISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE COOLANT AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO ANTIFREEZ...

Jul 9, 2008 Structure

THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK FAILED. IT CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE OR BY USING THE DOOR REMOTE. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IT IS BY MOVING THE LOCK BUTTON AT THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR MANUALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED TO REPLACE THE DOOR ACTUATOR WHICH COSTS $1200! THE DEALER CHAR...

Jul 9, 2008 Equipment 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AND THE TEMPERATURE ON THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO RISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE COOLANT AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO ANTIFREEZ...

Jul 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AND THE TEMPERATURE ON THE THERMOSTAT CONTINUED TO RISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE COOLANT AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO ANTIFREEZ...

Jul 9, 2008 Structure

THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK FAILED. IT CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE OR BY USING THE DOOR REMOTE. THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IT IS BY MOVING THE LOCK BUTTON AT THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR MANUALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED TO REPLACE THE DOOR ACTUATOR WHICH COSTS $1200! THE DEALER CHAR...

Jul 7, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED -- ELECTRIC SLIDING/REAR DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN PARKED FACING DOWN INCLINE. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAULTY 'DOOR CHECK' BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS A TSB FOR FRONT DOOR 'DOOR CHECK' BUT NOT REAR SLIDING DOOR. THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN, A...

Jul 7, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED -- ELECTRIC SLIDING/REAR DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN PARKED FACING DOWN INCLINE. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAULTY 'DOOR CHECK' BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS A TSB FOR FRONT DOOR 'DOOR CHECK' BUT NOT REAR SLIDING DOOR. THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN, A...

Jul 5, 2008 Tires 50,000 mi

FROM THE TIME WE PURCHASED THE CAR WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT TIRES. THE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD WAS CONSTANTLY ON, SO WE HAD TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE EVERY WEEK- WHAT A PAIN! THE DEALER WAS NO HELP, THEY AGREED THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. WE FI...

Jul 5, 2008 Tires 50,000 mi

FROM THE TIME WE PURCHASED THE CAR WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT TIRES. THE SENSOR ON THE DASHBOARD WAS CONSTANTLY ON, SO WE HAD TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE EVERY WEEK- WHAT A PAIN! THE DEALER WAS NO HELP, THEY AGREED THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. WE FI...

Jul 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE. PREVIOUSLY, ONE OF THE DOORS CAME OFF TRACK AND CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE DOOR AND GLASS. ON JULY 1, 2008, THE CONTACT'S CHILDREN WER...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,000 mi

I HAD SLOWED MY CAR TO ALLOW A GROUP TO PASS AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT. MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND SPED FORWARD NEARLY STRIKING A GROUP OF TEENAGERS. I PLOWED THROUGH THREE CEMENT PILLARS AND A FLOWER POT AND FINALLY CAME TO REST. MY ENGINE WAS REVVING AND MY FOOT WAS ON...

Jul 2, 2008 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I HAD SLOWED MY CAR TO ALLOW A GROUP TO PASS AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT. MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND SPED FORWARD NEARLY STRIKING A GROUP OF TEENAGERS. I PLOWED THROUGH THREE CEMENT PILLARS AND A FLOWER POT AND FINALLY CAME TO REST. MY ENGINE WAS REVVING AND MY FOOT WAS ON...

Jul 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR LOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE. PREVIOUSLY, ONE OF THE DOORS CAME OFF TRACK AND CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE DOOR AND GLASS. ON JULY 1, 2008, THE CONTACT'S CHILDREN WER...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,000 mi

I HAD SLOWED MY CAR TO ALLOW A GROUP TO PASS AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT. MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND SPED FORWARD NEARLY STRIKING A GROUP OF TEENAGERS. I PLOWED THROUGH THREE CEMENT PILLARS AND A FLOWER POT AND FINALLY CAME TO REST. MY ENGINE WAS REVVING AND MY FOOT WAS ON...

Jul 2, 2008 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I HAD SLOWED MY CAR TO ALLOW A GROUP TO PASS AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT. MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND SPED FORWARD NEARLY STRIKING A GROUP OF TEENAGERS. I PLOWED THROUGH THREE CEMENT PILLARS AND A FLOWER POT AND FINALLY CAME TO REST. MY ENGINE WAS REVVING AND MY FOOT WAS ON...

Jun 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSING BLOWOUT ON R/R TIRE. METAL THREADED ROPE HAD SHEARED OFF. UNABLE TO LOCATE SPARE AFTER INCIDENT. WHEN BUYING REPLACEMENT PART AT DEALER, STATED THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. POSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH VERY HIGH IN SIMILAR INCIDENTS.

Jun 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER VEHICLE, CAUSING BLOWOUT ON R/R TIRE. METAL THREADED ROPE HAD SHEARED OFF. UNABLE TO LOCATE SPARE AFTER INCIDENT. WHEN BUYING REPLACEMENT PART AT DEALER, STATED THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. POSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH VERY HIGH IN SIMILAR INCIDENTS.

Jun 26, 2008 Structure 41,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER REAR LIFT TAILGATE MALFUNCTION. TAILGATE LIFTED NORMALLY THEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING BEGAN POWERED CLOSING, STRIKING MY WIFE IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE MALFUNCTION REPEATEDLY. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSEQUENCE SHOULD A CHILD OR ELDERL...

Jun 26, 2008 Structure 41,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER REAR LIFT TAILGATE MALFUNCTION. TAILGATE LIFTED NORMALLY THEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING BEGAN POWERED CLOSING, STRIKING MY WIFE IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE MALFUNCTION REPEATEDLY. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSEQUENCE SHOULD A CHILD OR ELDERL...

Jun 24, 2008 Equipment 36,680 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED'S ALTERNATOR BELT GOT CUT AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE ROAD AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE HAD A "CATASTROPHIC AC FAILURE" WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO BREAK AND SAYS IT WILL COST $2400 IN PARTS AND $1600 IN LABOR. HE T...

Jun 24, 2008 Electrical System 36,680 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED'S ALTERNATOR BELT GOT CUT AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE ROAD AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE HAD A "CATASTROPHIC AC FAILURE" WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO BREAK AND SAYS IT WILL COST $2400 IN PARTS AND $1600 IN LABOR. HE T...

Jun 24, 2008 Equipment 36,680 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED'S ALTERNATOR BELT GOT CUT AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE ROAD AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE HAD A "CATASTROPHIC AC FAILURE" WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO BREAK AND SAYS IT WILL COST $2400 IN PARTS AND $1600 IN LABOR. HE T...

Jun 24, 2008 Electrical System 36,680 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED'S ALTERNATOR BELT GOT CUT AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE ROAD AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE HAD A "CATASTROPHIC AC FAILURE" WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO BREAK AND SAYS IT WILL COST $2400 IN PARTS AND $1600 IN LABOR. HE T...

Jun 18, 2008 Structure 37,056 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE HAS JAMMED. THE CABLE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE DOOR MECHANISM. THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE DAY OF THE MALFUNCTION AND IT SIMPLY JAMMED OPEN. THE DOOR WONT CLOSE WITH THIS CABLE JAMMED INTO THE GEARS. WE HA...

Jun 18, 2008 Structure 37,056 mi

THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE HAS JAMMED. THE CABLE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE DOOR MECHANISM. THE DOOR WAS ACTIVATED VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE DAY OF THE MALFUNCTION AND IT SIMPLY JAMMED OPEN. THE DOOR WONT CLOSE WITH THIS CABLE JAMMED INTO THE GEARS. WE HA...

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 59,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER DOOR OF MY MINIVAN HAS SNAPPED. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, LEAVING ONLY 1 ACCESS DOOR OUT OF THE REAR OF THE VAN. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 59,000 mi

THE CABLE ON THE POWER DOOR OF MY MINIVAN HAS SNAPPED. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, LEAVING ONLY 1 ACCESS DOOR OUT OF THE REAR OF THE VAN. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE ON MY VAN WILL OPEN THEN CLOSE SUDDENLY. IF A PERSON WERE TO GET IN THE WAY THEY COULD BE CRUSHED AND SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE ON MY VAN WILL OPEN THEN CLOSE SUDDENLY. IF A PERSON WERE TO GET IN THE WAY THEY COULD BE CRUSHED AND SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR

May 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DISENGAGED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT RUSTED CABLES CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000. UPDATED 07/0...

May 27, 2008 Structure 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DISENGAGED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT RUSTED CABLES CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000. UPDATED 07/0...

May 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DISENGAGED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT RUSTED CABLES CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000. UPDATED 07/0...

May 27, 2008 Structure 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DISENGAGED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT RUSTED CABLES CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000. UPDATED 07/0...

May 23, 2008 Structure 44,185 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED ON APPROXIMATELY 01MAY08. LIFTGATE CLOSED ON MY WIFE AND SIX YEAR OLD NEPHEW. HAD TO USE CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO REVERSE THE ACTION OF DOOR. TOOK THE CAR WITH REAR LIFTGATE STRUT WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO THE DEALER ON 21MAY08 AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE,BUT TH...

May 23, 2008 Structure 44,185 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED ON APPROXIMATELY 01MAY08. LIFTGATE CLOSED ON MY WIFE AND SIX YEAR OLD NEPHEW. HAD TO USE CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO REVERSE THE ACTION OF DOOR. TOOK THE CAR WITH REAR LIFTGATE STRUT WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO THE DEALER ON 21MAY08 AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE,BUT TH...

May 20, 2008 Wheels

MY WIFE HAS BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ST TIRES PUT ON HER TOYOTA SIENNA VAN ON APRIL 15 2008 AND ON MAY 2, 2008 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HER TIRE CAME APART. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS (WHICH WERE STILL ON THE RIM) AND WENT FLYING OFF STILL COMPLETELY ROUND . LUCKILY IT WA...

May 20, 2008 Tires

MY WIFE HAS BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ST TIRES PUT ON HER TOYOTA SIENNA VAN ON APRIL 15 2008 AND ON MAY 2, 2008 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HER TIRE CAME APART. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS (WHICH WERE STILL ON THE RIM) AND WENT FLYING OFF STILL COMPLETELY ROUND . LUCKILY IT WA...

May 20, 2008 Wheels

MY WIFE HAS BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ST TIRES PUT ON HER TOYOTA SIENNA VAN ON APRIL 15 2008 AND ON MAY 2, 2008 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HER TIRE CAME APART. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS (WHICH WERE STILL ON THE RIM) AND WENT FLYING OFF STILL COMPLETELY ROUND . LUCKILY IT WA...

May 20, 2008 Tires

MY WIFE HAS BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ST TIRES PUT ON HER TOYOTA SIENNA VAN ON APRIL 15 2008 AND ON MAY 2, 2008 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HER TIRE CAME APART. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALLS (WHICH WERE STILL ON THE RIM) AND WENT FLYING OFF STILL COMPLETELY ROUND . LUCKILY IT WA...

May 18, 2008 Visibility 60,000 mi

SINCE 9/07, REAR POWER TAILGATE WOULD NOT RAISE TO FULL HEIGHT. ACTUALLY WALKED INTO GATE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THOUGHT IT WAS THE COOLER WEATHER. AS WINTER APPROACHED, THE GATE WOULD RAISE, NOT FULLY, THEN CLOSE ON IT'S OWN, NO WARNING. WITHOUT THE POWER HATCH, YOU COULD LIFT AND HOLD THE GATE, ...

May 18, 2008 Visibility 60,000 mi

SINCE 9/07, REAR POWER TAILGATE WOULD NOT RAISE TO FULL HEIGHT. ACTUALLY WALKED INTO GATE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THOUGHT IT WAS THE COOLER WEATHER. AS WINTER APPROACHED, THE GATE WOULD RAISE, NOT FULLY, THEN CLOSE ON IT'S OWN, NO WARNING. WITHOUT THE POWER HATCH, YOU COULD LIFT AND HOLD THE GATE, ...

May 14, 2008 Tires 32,946 mi

DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES WEAR, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT. *TR

May 14, 2008 Tires 32,946 mi

DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES WEAR, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT. *TR

May 12, 2008 Steering 67,200 mi

ON APRIL 18, 2008 THE STEERING ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO FEEL DIFFICULT. IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON MAY 6, 2008. *TR

May 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 62,792 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN: AT 0830AM PST, APRIL 29TH 2008 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT MY SCHOOL WHERE I WORK AS A TEACHER. WHILE MAKING A SLOW U-TURN, WITH MY FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY LIKE A ROCKET...

May 12, 2008 Steering 67,200 mi

ON APRIL 18, 2008 THE STEERING ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA BEGAN TO FEEL DIFFICULT. IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON MAY 6, 2008. *TR

May 12, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 62,792 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN: AT 0830AM PST, APRIL 29TH 2008 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT MY SCHOOL WHERE I WORK AS A TEACHER. WHILE MAKING A SLOW U-TURN, WITH MY FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY LIKE A ROCKET...

May 10, 2008 Electrical System

"BATTERY SAVER" FEATURE IS ONLY PARTIALLY IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE TOYOTA SERVICE MANUAL STATE THAT "IF ANY DOOR IS LEFT OPEN, THEN THE ROOM LIGHTS SHOULD GO OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES". THIS FEATURE IS ONLY PARTIALLY OPERABLE AS THE IGNITION KEY CYLINDER LIGHTS AND THE TWO FR...

May 10, 2008 Electrical System

"BATTERY SAVER" FEATURE IS ONLY PARTIALLY IN MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE TOYOTA SERVICE MANUAL STATE THAT "IF ANY DOOR IS LEFT OPEN, THEN THE ROOM LIGHTS SHOULD GO OUT AFTER 20 MINUTES". THIS FEATURE IS ONLY PARTIALLY OPERABLE AS THE IGNITION KEY CYLINDER LIGHTS AND THE TWO FR...

Apr 27, 2008 Structure 56,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 7 PASSENGER LIMITED VAN. MY REAR LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY OPEN IT WILL RAISE TO FULLY OPEN AND IMMEDIATELY BEGIN RAPIDLY CLOSING. I BARELY GOT OUT OF THE OPENING BEFORE IT CLOSED. NO SENSORS REACTED TO STOP THE AUTOMATIC POWERED DOOR FROM CLOSING. THIS OCCURS EITHER...

Apr 27, 2008 Structure 56,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 7 PASSENGER LIMITED VAN. MY REAR LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY OPEN IT WILL RAISE TO FULLY OPEN AND IMMEDIATELY BEGIN RAPIDLY CLOSING. I BARELY GOT OUT OF THE OPENING BEFORE IT CLOSED. NO SENSORS REACTED TO STOP THE AUTOMATIC POWERED DOOR FROM CLOSING. THIS OCCURS EITHER...

Apr 24, 2008 Steering 36,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK FAILURE ON 2004 VEHICLE WITH 36,000 MILES. STEERING IS ERRATIC AND ODD FEELING. CONCERN IS THAT A TOTAL PS FAILURE COULD OCCUR MAKING VAN VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Apr 24, 2008 Steering 36,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK FAILURE ON 2004 VEHICLE WITH 36,000 MILES. STEERING IS ERRATIC AND ODD FEELING. CONCERN IS THAT A TOTAL PS FAILURE COULD OCCUR MAKING VAN VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OWNERS WHEN THE NEW MODEL WAS INTRODUCED. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THROUGH MOLLE TOYOTA, KC MO THAT I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT INITIALLY AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ALWAYS TO...

Apr 16, 2008 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I FIRST NOTICED IT IN DECEMBER WHEN THE CONDENSATION FROZE AND CONSIDERABLY BLOCKED THE HEADLIGHT BEAM. WHEN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT HOW TO TAKE THE LENS OFF TO DR...

Apr 16, 2008 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I FIRST NOTICED IT IN DECEMBER WHEN THE CONDENSATION FROZE AND CONSIDERABLY BLOCKED THE HEADLIGHT BEAM. WHEN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT HOW TO TAKE THE LENS OFF TO DR...

Apr 13, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

THE POWER LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED. THE LIFTGATE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED, BUT IS NOW INOPERABLE DUE TO STRUT FAILURE. THE LIFTGATE IS VERY HEAVY AND CLOSES WITH MUCH FORCE. *TR

Apr 13, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

THE POWER LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED. THE LIFTGATE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED, BUT IS NOW INOPERABLE DUE TO STRUT FAILURE. THE LIFTGATE IS VERY HEAVY AND CLOSES WITH MUCH FORCE. *TR

Apr 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE COMPLETELY CLOSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT HAS A BROKEN LATCH MECHANISM (THE DOOR IS MANUAL, NOT POWER). THE LATCH IS HELD IN PLACE IN THE DOOR WITH THREE BOLTS. TWO OF THEM HAVE SHEARED OUT OF THE METAL OF THE DOOR. *TR

Apr 2, 2008 Structure 48,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE -DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE POPS, CALLED DEALER, ASKED IF THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS, BUT THEY SEND THE VAN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS (RE-WELDING) AND THAT WILL TAKE 4 DAYS. BECAUSE IT IS UNDER A SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOT A RECALL, THEY DO NOT PROVI...

Apr 2, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE COMPLETELY CLOSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT HAS A BROKEN LATCH MECHANISM (THE DOOR IS MANUAL, NOT POWER). THE LATCH IS HELD IN PLACE IN THE DOOR WITH THREE BOLTS. TWO OF THEM HAVE SHEARED OUT OF THE METAL OF THE DOOR. *TR

Apr 2, 2008 Structure 48,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE -DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE POPS, CALLED DEALER, ASKED IF THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS, BUT THEY SEND THE VAN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS (RE-WELDING) AND THAT WILL TAKE 4 DAYS. BECAUSE IT IS UNDER A SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOT A RECALL, THEY DO NOT PROVI...

Mar 29, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO A HALF HOUR DRIVE THE STEERING SUDDENLY FELT LIKE IT WAS STICKING DURING TURNS. THE FORCE REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNPREDICTABLE, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL LOCAL GARAGE (NOT AFFILIATED WITH TOYOTA) COULD INSPECT...

Mar 29, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO A HALF HOUR DRIVE THE STEERING SUDDENLY FELT LIKE IT WAS STICKING DURING TURNS. THE FORCE REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNPREDICTABLE, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL LOCAL GARAGE (NOT AFFILIATED WITH TOYOTA) COULD INSPECT...

Mar 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,126 mi

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE MOUNT FOR THE LEFT REAR DOOR'S LOCK ON MY 2004 SIENNA 8LE IS BROKEN. THE DOOR ON THE BACKSIDE HAS MOUNTS FOR THE FEMALE RECEPTABLE TO THE U-SHAPED BOLT ON THE CAR BODY. THE SCREWS ON THAT MOUNT HAVE TORN THROUGH THE SHEET METAL AND NOW THE DOOR WONT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. I THIN...

Mar 27, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,126 mi

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE MOUNT FOR THE LEFT REAR DOOR'S LOCK ON MY 2004 SIENNA 8LE IS BROKEN. THE DOOR ON THE BACKSIDE HAS MOUNTS FOR THE FEMALE RECEPTABLE TO THE U-SHAPED BOLT ON THE CAR BODY. THE SCREWS ON THAT MOUNT HAVE TORN THROUGH THE SHEET METAL AND NOW THE DOOR WONT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. I THIN...

Mar 26, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

WE HAD A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FOR A NUMBER OF MONTHS. THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT AND FELT AS IF IT WAS LOCKING UP, ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AND REQUIRED MUCH EFFORT. TOWARDS THE BEGINNING, IT WAS A BIT INTERMITTENT...

Mar 26, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

WE HAD A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FOR A NUMBER OF MONTHS. THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT AND FELT AS IF IT WAS LOCKING UP, ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AND REQUIRED MUCH EFFORT. TOWARDS THE BEGINNING, IT WAS A BIT INTERMITTENT...

Mar 25, 2008 Seat Belts 91,342 mi

ALL SEAT BELTS STICKING OR NOT RETRACTING. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Seat Belts 91,342 mi

ALL SEAT BELTS STICKING OR NOT RETRACTING. *TR

Mar 20, 2008 Structure 48,940 mi

FOR THE PAST MONTH OR SO, THE POWER LIFT GATE SEEMED TO NOT GO UP/RAISE AS HIGH AS I THOUGHT IT DID. THEN YESTERDAY THE POWER LIFT GATE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED DOWN. USING THE KEY FOB/REMOTE I RAISED IT ONLY TO HAVE IT CLOSE AGAIN. I TRIED LIFTING IT MANUALLY AND IT CLOSED AGAIN. I LOCKED THE CAR AN...

Mar 20, 2008 Structure 48,940 mi

FOR THE PAST MONTH OR SO, THE POWER LIFT GATE SEEMED TO NOT GO UP/RAISE AS HIGH AS I THOUGHT IT DID. THEN YESTERDAY THE POWER LIFT GATE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED DOWN. USING THE KEY FOB/REMOTE I RAISED IT ONLY TO HAVE IT CLOSE AGAIN. I TRIED LIFTING IT MANUALLY AND IT CLOSED AGAIN. I LOCKED THE CAR AN...

Mar 19, 2008 Steering 59,000 mi

A SHAFT IN THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SALT. COMPLETE FAILURE WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. I REPLACED THE PART PRIOR TO FAILURE. *TR

Mar 19, 2008 Steering 59,000 mi

A SHAFT IN THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SALT. COMPLETE FAILURE WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. I REPLACED THE PART PRIOR TO FAILURE. *TR

Mar 16, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE(MANUAL HATCH):THE HATCH IS HARD TO LIFT OPEN AND DOES NOT STAY UP--JUST SLAMS DOWN SHUT. VERY DANGEROUS!! NEED 1 PERSON TO HOLD HATCH OPEN WHEN ACCESSING INTERIOR. *TR

Mar 16, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE(MANUAL HATCH):THE HATCH IS HARD TO LIFT OPEN AND DOES NOT STAY UP--JUST SLAMS DOWN SHUT. VERY DANGEROUS!! NEED 1 PERSON TO HOLD HATCH OPEN WHEN ACCESSING INTERIOR. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Structure 38,000 mi

2004 SIENNA'S TRUNK HYDRAULICS FAILED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY RISK. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Structure 38,000 mi

2004 SIENNA'S TRUNK HYDRAULICS FAILED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY RISK. *TR

Mar 13, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

REAR HATCH LIFT GATE CAME DOWN ON MY DAUGHTERS BACK....NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED, BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF FORCE TO FREE HER. LATER THE SAME DAY THE LIFT GATE OPENED ALL THE WAY AND THEN CAME DOWN ABOUT A FOOT AND HIT MY WIFE ON THE HEAD....KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A PRETTY BAD HEADACHE FOR A ...

Mar 13, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

REAR HATCH LIFT GATE CAME DOWN ON MY DAUGHTERS BACK....NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED, BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF FORCE TO FREE HER. LATER THE SAME DAY THE LIFT GATE OPENED ALL THE WAY AND THEN CAME DOWN ABOUT A FOOT AND HIT MY WIFE ON THE HEAD....KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A PRETTY BAD HEADACHE FOR A ...

Mar 11, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY WHEN DRIVING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THERE IS A TSB (NUMBER 10020994) REGARDING THE...

Mar 11, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

STEERING BECAME HARD AND WOULD CATCH IN CERTAIN TURNING SITUATIONS SO THE CAR FELT AS IF STEERING LOCKED UP. NEEDS INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED. CAR WENT INTO SHOP ON FRIDAY 3-7-08. PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NONE ARE AVAILABLE IN USA. A TSB WAS ISSUED 1-2007 CONCERNING REPLACEMENT OF I...

Mar 11, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY WHEN DRIVING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THERE IS A TSB (NUMBER 10020994) REGARDING THE...

Mar 11, 2008 Steering 55,000 mi

STEERING BECAME HARD AND WOULD CATCH IN CERTAIN TURNING SITUATIONS SO THE CAR FELT AS IF STEERING LOCKED UP. NEEDS INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED. CAR WENT INTO SHOP ON FRIDAY 3-7-08. PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NONE ARE AVAILABLE IN USA. A TSB WAS ISSUED 1-2007 CONCERNING REPLACEMENT OF I...

Mar 10, 2008 Electrical System 2,134 mi

ON 5/29/2004 I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA SIENNA. I STARTED HAVING "MYSTERIOUS" LIGHTS COMING ON AT ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. ON 7/15/2004, I WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 2,134 mi

ON 5/29/2004 I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA SIENNA. I STARTED HAVING "MYSTERIOUS" LIGHTS COMING ON AT ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. ON 7/15/2004, I WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT...

Mar 10, 2008 Electrical System 2,134 mi

ON 5/29/2004 I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA SIENNA. I STARTED HAVING "MYSTERIOUS" LIGHTS COMING ON AT ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. ON 7/15/2004, I WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 2,134 mi

ON 5/29/2004 I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA SIENNA. I STARTED HAVING "MYSTERIOUS" LIGHTS COMING ON AT ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. ON 7/15/2004, I WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT...

Mar 6, 2008 Seat Belts 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE. THE AFFECTED SEAT BELT BEZEL IS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER PORTION ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL, AND THE EXTRA WEBBING RESULTS IN AN IMPROPERLY FITTED SEA...

Mar 6, 2008 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT JAMS WHERE IT COMES OUT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT SO THAT IT IS INOPERABLE. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO UNCANNY IT ONCE AND HAVE HAD TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT SEAT BELT PROTECTION TO HAVE THEM UNJAM IT. THEY SOMEHOW YANK IT LOO...

Mar 6, 2008 Seat Belts 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE. THE AFFECTED SEAT BELT BEZEL IS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER PORTION ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT BINDS IN THE BEZEL, AND THE EXTRA WEBBING RESULTS IN AN IMPROPERLY FITTED SEA...

Mar 6, 2008 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT JAMS WHERE IT COMES OUT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT SO THAT IT IS INOPERABLE. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO UNCANNY IT ONCE AND HAVE HAD TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT SEAT BELT PROTECTION TO HAVE THEM UNJAM IT. THEY SOMEHOW YANK IT LOO...

Mar 5, 2008 Electrical System Fire 10 mi

BATTERY DEAD. *TR

Mar 5, 2008 Electrical System Fire 10 mi

BATTERY DEAD. *TR

Mar 3, 2008 Seat Belts 38,757 mi

AT TIMES WHEN THE DRIVER QUICKLY PULLS OUT HIS SHOULDER BELT THE BELT DOUBLES OVER ITSELF INSIDE THE GUIDE ON THE DOOR POST BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO PULL THE BELT THE AMOUNT OF OVERLAP INCREASES CAUSING THE BELT TO JAM VERY TIGHLY INSIDE THE BELT G...

Mar 3, 2008 Seat Belts 38,757 mi

AT TIMES WHEN THE DRIVER QUICKLY PULLS OUT HIS SHOULDER BELT THE BELT DOUBLES OVER ITSELF INSIDE THE GUIDE ON THE DOOR POST BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO PULL THE BELT THE AMOUNT OF OVERLAP INCREASES CAUSING THE BELT TO JAM VERY TIGHLY INSIDE THE BELT G...

Mar 2, 2008 Structure

AUTOMATIC REAR TAILGATE DOOR SOMETIMES CLOSES BY ITSELF AFTER OPENING, CAUSING POTENTIAL INJURIES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LEANING INTO THE VEHICLE TO UNLOAD THE VAN. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, MOSTLY IN THE WINTER ON COLD DAYS. *TR

Mar 2, 2008 Structure

AUTOMATIC REAR TAILGATE DOOR SOMETIMES CLOSES BY ITSELF AFTER OPENING, CAUSING POTENTIAL INJURIES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LEANING INTO THE VEHICLE TO UNLOAD THE VAN. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, MOSTLY IN THE WINTER ON COLD DAYS. *TR

Mar 1, 2008 Structure

IN THE WINTER OF 2006 THE GAS STRUTS THAT SUPPORTED THE REAR CARGO DOOR FAILED. THE STRUTS DID NOT FAIL COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THAT SOME, BUT NOT ALL, OF THE GAS THAT CHARGES THE STRUTS HAS LEAKED OUT. THE PROBLEM MANIFESTS ONLY IN THE COLD WEATHER WHEN THE GAS VOLUME IN THE STRUTS IS LESS DUE TO...

Mar 1, 2008 Structure

IN THE WINTER OF 2006 THE GAS STRUTS THAT SUPPORTED THE REAR CARGO DOOR FAILED. THE STRUTS DID NOT FAIL COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THAT SOME, BUT NOT ALL, OF THE GAS THAT CHARGES THE STRUTS HAS LEAKED OUT. THE PROBLEM MANIFESTS ONLY IN THE COLD WEATHER WHEN THE GAS VOLUME IN THE STRUTS IS LESS DUE TO...

Feb 29, 2008 Power Train 63,000 mi

DELAY 2-3 SECONDS WHEN PRESS GAS PEDAL. I THOUGH I AM THE ONLY ONE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE SOON TOYOTA CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IF I WILL GET INTO AND ACCIDENT WITH THIS VAN I AM GOING TO HIRE A LAWYER TO SUE THE TOYOTA. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Power Train 63,000 mi

DELAY 2-3 SECONDS WHEN PRESS GAS PEDAL. I THOUGH I AM THE ONLY ONE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE SOON TOYOTA CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IF I WILL GET INTO AND ACCIDENT WITH THIS VAN I AM GOING TO HIRE A LAWYER TO SUE THE TOYOTA. *TR

Feb 25, 2008 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA DO NOT ALWAYS CLOSE. I FIRST NOTICED IT IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 WHEN OCCASIONALLY THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD ATTEMPT TO CLOSE BUT THEN WOULD RE-OPEN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN DECEMBER 2007 AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR HINGE PIN AND BUS...

Feb 25, 2008 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA DO NOT ALWAYS CLOSE. I FIRST NOTICED IT IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 WHEN OCCASIONALLY THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD ATTEMPT TO CLOSE BUT THEN WOULD RE-OPEN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN DECEMBER 2007 AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR HINGE PIN AND BUS...

Feb 19, 2008 Structure 28,000 mi

1. EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: PRESSING EITHER BUTTON (IN THE MAIN CABIN OR ON THE KEY FOB) TOP OPEN THE POWER REAR LIFT GATE 2. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: UPON REACHING THE FULLY OPENED POSITION (OR VERY CLOSE TO?), THE POWER REAR LIFT GATE REVERSES AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES ON THE OPERATOR...

Feb 19, 2008 Structure 28,000 mi

1. EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: PRESSING EITHER BUTTON (IN THE MAIN CABIN OR ON THE KEY FOB) TOP OPEN THE POWER REAR LIFT GATE 2. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: UPON REACHING THE FULLY OPENED POSITION (OR VERY CLOSE TO?), THE POWER REAR LIFT GATE REVERSES AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES ON THE OPERATOR...

Feb 17, 2008 Steering 34,749 mi

THIS IS A SECOND MAJOR LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID IN WHICH THE FLUID IS LEAKING INTERNALLY INSIDE THE STEERING RACK. THE FIRST LEAK WAS REPAIRED UNDER TOYOTA WARRANTY ON 3/22/07. THE SECOND EVENT, SAME FAILURE SYMPTOMS FROM 2/17/08. *TR

Feb 17, 2008 Steering 34,749 mi

THIS IS A SECOND MAJOR LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID IN WHICH THE FLUID IS LEAKING INTERNALLY INSIDE THE STEERING RACK. THE FIRST LEAK WAS REPAIRED UNDER TOYOTA WARRANTY ON 3/22/07. THE SECOND EVENT, SAME FAILURE SYMPTOMS FROM 2/17/08. *TR

Feb 14, 2008 Visibility 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, MY DRIVERSIDE VENT WINDOW POPPED OUT. STAYING CONNECTED TO THE SIENNA 2004 BY ONLY A WIRE. I PULLED OVER AND TAPED THE WINDOW (NOT BROKEN) BACK ONTO THE VAN. THE WINDOW DID NOT FAIL, NOR DID THE MECHANISM THAT OPENS THE WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE THAT SECURES THE WINDOW TO THE ME...

Feb 14, 2008 Visibility 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, MY DRIVERSIDE VENT WINDOW POPPED OUT. STAYING CONNECTED TO THE SIENNA 2004 BY ONLY A WIRE. I PULLED OVER AND TAPED THE WINDOW (NOT BROKEN) BACK ONTO THE VAN. THE WINDOW DID NOT FAIL, NOR DID THE MECHANISM THAT OPENS THE WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE THAT SECURES THE WINDOW TO THE ME...

Feb 10, 2008 Structure 52,000 mi

THE LIFT GATE ON THE VAN SUDDENLY FAILED AND STRUCK ME IN THE HEAD. *TR

Feb 10, 2008 Structure 52,000 mi

THE LIFT GATE ON THE VAN SUDDENLY FAILED AND STRUCK ME IN THE HEAD. *TR

Feb 8, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR POWER LIFT GATE - GAS STRUTS FAILED CAUSING THE LIFT GATE TO FALL BELOW NORMAL OPENING. *TR

Feb 8, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR POWER LIFT GATE - GAS STRUTS FAILED CAUSING THE LIFT GATE TO FALL BELOW NORMAL OPENING. *TR

Feb 7, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE CLOSES WHILE REMOVING ITEMS FROM TRUNK. I WAS REMOVING A STROLLER AND THE THING STARTED CLOSING ON ME AND I HAD TO FALL TO THE FLOOR TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. *TR

Feb 7, 2008 Structure 35,000 mi

AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE CLOSES WHILE REMOVING ITEMS FROM TRUNK. I WAS REMOVING A STROLLER AND THE THING STARTED CLOSING ON ME AND I HAD TO FALL TO THE FLOOR TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. *TR

Feb 5, 2008 Steering

STEERING IS NOT SMOOTH. THE WHEEL WILL NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT FORWARD AFTER A TURN. THIS DEFECT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW HAS REACHED A DANGEROUS LEVEL. *TR

Feb 5, 2008 Steering

STEERING IS NOT SMOOTH. THE WHEEL WILL NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT FORWARD AFTER A TURN. THIS DEFECT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW HAS REACHED A DANGEROUS LEVEL. *TR

Jan 31, 2008 Electrical System

POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE STOPPED WORKING NOT REALLY SURE OF THE DATE IT STOPPED WORKING(OUR LEASE WAS APPROACHING THE END) AS WE FOUND SLIDING DOOR TO BE TOO SLOW AND NOT SAFE THEREFORE WE TURNED IT OFF. WE LEASED VEHICLE AND THEREFORE RETURNED IT. TOYOTA PARKWAY IN HAMILTON,ONTARIO,CANADA SER...

Jan 31, 2008 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE STOPPED WORKING NOT REALLY SURE OF THE DATE IT STOPPED WORKING(OUR LEASE WAS APPROACHING THE END) AS WE FOUND SLIDING DOOR TO BE TOO SLOW AND NOT SAFE THEREFORE WE TURNED IT OFF. WE LEASED VEHICLE AND THEREFORE RETURNED IT. TOYOTA PARKWAY IN HAMILTON,ONTARIO,CANADA SER...

Jan 31, 2008 Electrical System

POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE STOPPED WORKING NOT REALLY SURE OF THE DATE IT STOPPED WORKING(OUR LEASE WAS APPROACHING THE END) AS WE FOUND SLIDING DOOR TO BE TOO SLOW AND NOT SAFE THEREFORE WE TURNED IT OFF. WE LEASED VEHICLE AND THEREFORE RETURNED IT. TOYOTA PARKWAY IN HAMILTON,ONTARIO,CANADA SER...

Jan 31, 2008 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE STOPPED WORKING NOT REALLY SURE OF THE DATE IT STOPPED WORKING(OUR LEASE WAS APPROACHING THE END) AS WE FOUND SLIDING DOOR TO BE TOO SLOW AND NOT SAFE THEREFORE WE TURNED IT OFF. WE LEASED VEHICLE AND THEREFORE RETURNED IT. TOYOTA PARKWAY IN HAMILTON,ONTARIO,CANADA SER...

Jan 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TOYOTA, SIENNA MINIVAN HAS A "SAFETY" FEATURE ON IT SO THAT WHEN A WINDOW IS OPEN THE SIDE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK SHUT WHEN THEY ARE OPENED. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE AND RESULTS IN MISHAPS AND POSSIBLY INJURY, ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON A DECLINE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN ...

Jan 30, 2008 Structure 30,410 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FULL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR MECHANISM (CABLE AND MOTOR) HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND IT IS ALREADY BREAKING AGAIN. ONCE THE SYSTEM FAILS, THE DOOR BECOMES FULLY INOPERABLE AND CANNOT BE...

Jan 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TOYOTA, SIENNA MINIVAN HAS A "SAFETY" FEATURE ON IT SO THAT WHEN A WINDOW IS OPEN THE SIDE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK SHUT WHEN THEY ARE OPENED. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY FEATURE AND RESULTS IN MISHAPS AND POSSIBLY INJURY, ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON A DECLINE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN ...

Jan 30, 2008 Structure 30,410 mi

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2004 SIENNA HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FULL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DOOR MECHANISM (CABLE AND MOTOR) HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND IT IS ALREADY BREAKING AGAIN. ONCE THE SYSTEM FAILS, THE DOOR BECOMES FULLY INOPERABLE AND CANNOT BE...

Jan 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 45,440 mi

THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH OF MY 2004 SIENNA WILL NOT STAY OPEN.. THE SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING AND IT CONTINUES TO CLOSE EVEN IF YOU ARE STANDING UNDERNEATH IT.. IT WILL NOT STAY OPEN.. DANGEROUS FOR ME AND THE KIDS! *CN

Jan 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 45,440 mi

THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH OF MY 2004 SIENNA WILL NOT STAY OPEN.. THE SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT WORKING AND IT CONTINUES TO CLOSE EVEN IF YOU ARE STANDING UNDERNEATH IT.. IT WILL NOT STAY OPEN.. DANGEROUS FOR ME AND THE KIDS! *CN

Jan 28, 2008 Wheels 28,025 mi

TWICE I HAVE HAD A TIRE STUD BREAK WHILE REPLACING A TIRE, SPECIFICALLY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. BOTH TIMES THE LUG NUT WAS BEING TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SETTING OF 76 FT-LBS. *TR

Jan 28, 2008 Wheels 28,025 mi

TWICE I HAVE HAD A TIRE STUD BREAK WHILE REPLACING A TIRE, SPECIFICALLY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. BOTH TIMES THE LUG NUT WAS BEING TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SETTING OF 76 FT-LBS. *TR

Jan 23, 2008 Structure

THE REAR AUTOMATIC LIFT-GATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS DEFECTIVE. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME THE LIFT-GATE OPENS AND IMMEDIATELY STARTS TO CLOSE ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD. IT'S GOTTEN SO BAD THAT MY FAMILY NOW PUSHES THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT-GATE WHILE WE STAND CLEAR AND THEN WHEN IT REVERS...

Jan 23, 2008 Structure

THE REAR AUTOMATIC LIFT-GATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IS DEFECTIVE. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME THE LIFT-GATE OPENS AND IMMEDIATELY STARTS TO CLOSE ON TOP OF YOUR HEAD. IT'S GOTTEN SO BAD THAT MY FAMILY NOW PUSHES THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT-GATE WHILE WE STAND CLEAR AND THEN WHEN IT REVERS...

Jan 22, 2008 Visibility

VENT WINDOW BLEW OFF TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, NO VANDALISM WAS INVOLVED MY HUSBAND WAS IN GARAGE, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. *TR

Jan 22, 2008 Visibility

VENT WINDOW BLEW OFF TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, NO VANDALISM WAS INVOLVED MY HUSBAND WAS IN GARAGE, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

THE LIFT SUPPORTS ON THE REAR LIFT GATE OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED AGAIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2007. THE REAR LIFT GATE STRUCK MY WIFE ON HER HEAD/SHOULDER BUT LUCKILY DID NOT CAUSE HER SERIOUS INJURY WHEN IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2005. AT THA...

Jan 20, 2008 Structure 46,000 mi

THE LIFT SUPPORTS ON THE REAR LIFT GATE OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS FAILED AGAIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2007. THE REAR LIFT GATE STRUCK MY WIFE ON HER HEAD/SHOULDER BUT LUCKILY DID NOT CAUSE HER SERIOUS INJURY WHEN IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2005. AT THA...

Jan 17, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 XLE WITH POWER ASSIST LIFT GATE. THE REAR LIFT PATE OPENED THEN IMMEDIATELY CLOSED. IT HAS HIT ME ON THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. AND MY 18 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER ONCE. *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 XLE WITH POWER ASSIST LIFT GATE. THE REAR LIFT PATE OPENED THEN IMMEDIATELY CLOSED. IT HAS HIT ME ON THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. AND MY 18 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER ONCE. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TAILGATE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT TAILGATE FELL WHEN IT WAS OPENED. LUCKILY THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE QUICK ENOUGH SO NO INJURY OCCURRED. CONSUMER BELIEVES THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRUNK STRUTS AND BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 14, 2008 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TAILGATE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT TAILGATE FELL WHEN IT WAS OPENED. LUCKILY THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE QUICK ENOUGH SO NO INJURY OCCURRED. CONSUMER BELIEVES THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRUNK STRUTS AND BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 10, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUTS FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO A PASSENGER. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN OPERATING CORRECTLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE ...

Jan 10, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUTS FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO A PASSENGER. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN OPERATING CORRECTLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE ...

Jan 9, 2008 Structure 38,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE, REAR HATCH LIFT GATE STRUTS FAILED - STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT LIFT GATE ANYMORE, MUST BE HELD OR PROPPED OPEN TO PREVENT CLOSING ON PERSON. *TR

Jan 9, 2008 Structure 38,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA LE, REAR HATCH LIFT GATE STRUTS FAILED - STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT LIFT GATE ANYMORE, MUST BE HELD OR PROPPED OPEN TO PREVENT CLOSING ON PERSON. *TR

Jan 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. POWER LIFTGATE DOES NOT FULLY OPEN UP WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE WITH THE SWITCH AT THE DRIVER'S CONSOLE. MANUALLY OPEN THE LIFTGATE DOES THE SAME. THIS PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING SOMETIME IN OCTOBER, 2007 AND NOW THE LIFTGATE OPENING IS GETTING LOWER THAN FIR...

Jan 3, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. POWER LIFTGATE DOES NOT FULLY OPEN UP WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE WITH THE SWITCH AT THE DRIVER'S CONSOLE. MANUALLY OPEN THE LIFTGATE DOES THE SAME. THIS PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING SOMETIME IN OCTOBER, 2007 AND NOW THE LIFTGATE OPENING IS GETTING LOWER THAN FIR...

Dec 28, 2007 Structure

THE LIFT GATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHOUT THE POWER FUNCTION FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY AND SMACKED MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. FORTUNATELY, SHE ONLY HAD A LITTLE KNOB ON HER HEAD AND NOTHING MORE SERIOUS. THANKS GOODNESS ONE OF MY KIDS WASN'T LOADING SOMETHING AT THE TIME. THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN CRU...

Dec 28, 2007 Structure

THE LIFT GATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITHOUT THE POWER FUNCTION FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY AND SMACKED MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. FORTUNATELY, SHE ONLY HAD A LITTLE KNOB ON HER HEAD AND NOTHING MORE SERIOUS. THANKS GOODNESS ONE OF MY KIDS WASN'T LOADING SOMETHING AT THE TIME. THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN CRU...

Dec 27, 2007 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SIDE DOOR WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO RUSTED GUIDE WIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10...

Dec 27, 2007 Steering 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND HE HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HE MADE A TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT FOR THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED PART. THERE HAD BEEN N...

Dec 27, 2007 Structure 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR WITH LIFT GAGE BUTTON THE DOOR OPENS A FEW INCHES AND WILL NOT STAY OPEN, IT CLOSED WITH FORCE AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE STRUTS HAVE FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY HOLD THE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE POWER C...

Dec 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 28,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN. THE REAR HATCH ON MY VAN UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE BY ITSELF WHEN IT WAS IN THE "OPEN" POSITION. THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY SHOULDER AS I WAS UNLOADING THE VAN AND PROMPTLY WENT BACK UP. *TR

Dec 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WHICH THE TAIL GATE DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN AND HAS FALLEN DOWN ON ME, I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT MY GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN THIS CAR AND SOMETIMES LEAVES THINGS IN AND SHOULD THEY GO IN THIS CAR WITHOUT MY KNOWING. *TR THEY COULD POSSIBLE GET KILLED BY IT COMING DOWM...

Dec 27, 2007 Electrical System 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SIDE DOOR WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO RUSTED GUIDE WIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10...

Dec 27, 2007 Steering 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND HE HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HE MADE A TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT FOR THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED PART. THERE HAD BEEN N...

Dec 27, 2007 Structure 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR WITH LIFT GAGE BUTTON THE DOOR OPENS A FEW INCHES AND WILL NOT STAY OPEN, IT CLOSED WITH FORCE AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE STRUTS HAVE FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY HOLD THE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE POWER C...

Dec 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 28,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN. THE REAR HATCH ON MY VAN UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE BY ITSELF WHEN IT WAS IN THE "OPEN" POSITION. THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY SHOULDER AS I WAS UNLOADING THE VAN AND PROMPTLY WENT BACK UP. *TR

Dec 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WHICH THE TAIL GATE DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN AND HAS FALLEN DOWN ON ME, I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT MY GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN THIS CAR AND SOMETIMES LEAVES THINGS IN AND SHOULD THEY GO IN THIS CAR WITHOUT MY KNOWING. *TR THEY COULD POSSIBLE GET KILLED BY IT COMING DOWM...

Dec 26, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWERED LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 SIENNA DOESN'T STAY UP WHEN OPEN. IT CLOSES REGARDLESS OF SOMEONE BEING UNDER. I PERSONALLY GOT HURT WHEN THE DOOR CLOSED ONE TIME AND MY SON ALMOST GOT PINNED DOWN AS WELL. I AM SEEING ON THE INTERNET A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND YET I AM SURPRISED THA...

Dec 26, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWERED LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 SIENNA DOESN'T STAY UP WHEN OPEN. IT CLOSES REGARDLESS OF SOMEONE BEING UNDER. I PERSONALLY GOT HURT WHEN THE DOOR CLOSED ONE TIME AND MY SON ALMOST GOT PINNED DOWN AS WELL. I AM SEEING ON THE INTERNET A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND YET I AM SURPRISED THA...

Dec 23, 2007 Structure 50,400 mi

MY TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER LIFT GATE HAS BECOME UNRELIABLE AND WILL INITIATE CLOSURE WITHOUT WARNING OR INITIATION. REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT STRUTS HAS NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I SEARCH THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT. IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF THE DO...

Dec 23, 2007 Structure 50,400 mi

MY TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER LIFT GATE HAS BECOME UNRELIABLE AND WILL INITIATE CLOSURE WITHOUT WARNING OR INITIATION. REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT STRUTS HAS NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I SEARCH THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT. IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF THE DO...

Dec 22, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 80,310 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH A POWER REAR DOOR. THIS MORNING THE REAR DOOR OPENED NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AS SOON AS THE DOOR OPENED COMPLETELY IT CLOSED IMMEDIATELY HITTING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR USING THE INTERIOR BUTTON AS WELL AS THE REMOTE; THE DO...

Dec 22, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 80,310 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH A POWER REAR DOOR. THIS MORNING THE REAR DOOR OPENED NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AS SOON AS THE DOOR OPENED COMPLETELY IT CLOSED IMMEDIATELY HITTING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR USING THE INTERIOR BUTTON AS WELL AS THE REMOTE; THE DO...

Dec 21, 2007 Structure 22,300 mi

IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VAN. AFTER ACTIVATING THE CLOSE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OR WITH THE REMOTE, THE DOORS CLOSE AND THEN RE-OPEN BY THEM SELVES REPEATEDLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAD CLOSED THE DOOR AND DRIVEN OFF AND ...

Dec 21, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 22,300 mi

IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VAN. AFTER ACTIVATING THE CLOSE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OR WITH THE REMOTE, THE DOORS CLOSE AND THEN RE-OPEN BY THEM SELVES REPEATEDLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAD CLOSED THE DOOR AND DRIVEN OFF AND ...

Dec 21, 2007 Structure 22,300 mi

IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VAN. AFTER ACTIVATING THE CLOSE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OR WITH THE REMOTE, THE DOORS CLOSE AND THEN RE-OPEN BY THEM SELVES REPEATEDLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAD CLOSED THE DOOR AND DRIVEN OFF AND ...

Dec 21, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 22,300 mi

IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VAN. AFTER ACTIVATING THE CLOSE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OR WITH THE REMOTE, THE DOORS CLOSE AND THEN RE-OPEN BY THEM SELVES REPEATEDLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAD CLOSED THE DOOR AND DRIVEN OFF AND ...

Dec 19, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

YESTERDAY, MY WIFE OPENED THE POWER REAR DOOR OF OUR 2004 SIENNA XLE TO GET SOME ITEMS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN. AS THE DOOR GOT TO THE APEX, SHE STARTED TO REACH INTO THE CAR, BUT THE DOOR SLAMMED DOWN VIOLENTLY HITTING HER IN THE BACK. WE HAD NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE SO SHE TRIED IT AGAIN, BUT...

Dec 19, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

YESTERDAY, MY WIFE OPENED THE POWER REAR DOOR OF OUR 2004 SIENNA XLE TO GET SOME ITEMS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN. AS THE DOOR GOT TO THE APEX, SHE STARTED TO REACH INTO THE CAR, BUT THE DOOR SLAMMED DOWN VIOLENTLY HITTING HER IN THE BACK. WE HAD NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE SO SHE TRIED IT AGAIN, BUT...

Dec 17, 2007 Tires 18,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE SET TWICE OF RUN FLAT TIRES ON VEHICLE WITHIN THREE YEARS OF NEW PURCHASE ALTHOUGH HAVE UNDER 30,000. *TR

Dec 17, 2007 Structure

AFTER OPENING THE POWER REAR HATCH ON MY SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN THE REAR HATCH CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN IT STARTS TO CLOSE YOU CAN NOT STOP IT FROM CLOSING. LUCKILY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED. *TR

Dec 17, 2007 Tires 18,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE SET TWICE OF RUN FLAT TIRES ON VEHICLE WITHIN THREE YEARS OF NEW PURCHASE ALTHOUGH HAVE UNDER 30,000. *TR

Dec 17, 2007 Structure

AFTER OPENING THE POWER REAR HATCH ON MY SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN THE REAR HATCH CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN IT STARTS TO CLOSE YOU CAN NOT STOP IT FROM CLOSING. LUCKILY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER SIDE DOOR BEGAN TO HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE TOP HINGE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, BUT THE LOWER HINGE REMAINED IN TACT. THE DEALER ...

Dec 14, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER SIDE DOOR BEGAN TO HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE TOP HINGE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, BUT THE LOWER HINGE REMAINED IN TACT. THE DEALER ...

Dec 7, 2007 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER UNFASTENED FRONT SEAT BELT WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT SEAT BELT WOULDN'T RETRACT. *TR

Dec 7, 2007 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER UNFASTENED FRONT SEAT BELT WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT SEAT BELT WOULDN'T RETRACT. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH CLOSES ON PERSON WITHOUT WARNING. REAR HATCH DOES NOT STAY OPEN. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH CLOSES ON PERSON WITHOUT WARNING. REAR HATCH DOES NOT STAY OPEN. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Structure

POWER REAR HATCH WILL NOT FULLY OPEN AND CLOSES ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS 36100 MILES AND ITS WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG 2007. COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL INJURY AND OR DEATH. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE LIFTGATE WAS POWER-OPENED, IT UNEXPECTEDLY POWER-CLOSED ON ITS OWN. THE DOOR WOULD RE-OPEN IF IT MET RESISTANCE; HOWEVER, IT WOULD CONTINUE TO CLOSE. AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THER...

Nov 30, 2007 Structure

POWER REAR HATCH WILL NOT FULLY OPEN AND CLOSES ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS 36100 MILES AND ITS WARRANTY EXPIRED IN AUG 2007. COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL INJURY AND OR DEATH. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE LIFTGATE WAS POWER-OPENED, IT UNEXPECTEDLY POWER-CLOSED ON ITS OWN. THE DOOR WOULD RE-OPEN IF IT MET RESISTANCE; HOWEVER, IT WOULD CONTINUE TO CLOSE. AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THER...

Nov 28, 2007 Structure 38,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A POWER LIFTGATE. THE GAS STRUTS THAT HOLD UP THE REAR LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE POWER LIFTGATE TO ENGAGE AND IT WILL ATTEMPT TO SHUT THE LIFTGATE WHILE YOU ARE STANDING UNDER IT. THE DOOR HAS CLOSED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES AND H...

Nov 28, 2007 Structure 38,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A POWER LIFTGATE. THE GAS STRUTS THAT HOLD UP THE REAR LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE POWER LIFTGATE TO ENGAGE AND IT WILL ATTEMPT TO SHUT THE LIFTGATE WHILE YOU ARE STANDING UNDER IT. THE DOOR HAS CLOSED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES AND H...

Nov 23, 2007 Structure

(1) WE WERE PACKING OUR CAR TO RETURN HOME FROM VACATION. I USED MY KEY FOB TO REMOTELY OPEN THE POWER HATCH. WE HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE HATCH. (2) THE HATCH ROSE TO THE TOP BUT DID NOT CATCH. WE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES MORE USING THE KEY FOB, DEPRESSING THE INSIDE POWER HATCH BUTTON, AND...

Nov 23, 2007 Structure

(1) WE WERE PACKING OUR CAR TO RETURN HOME FROM VACATION. I USED MY KEY FOB TO REMOTELY OPEN THE POWER HATCH. WE HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE HATCH. (2) THE HATCH ROSE TO THE TOP BUT DID NOT CATCH. WE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES MORE USING THE KEY FOB, DEPRESSING THE INSIDE POWER HATCH BUTTON, AND...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure

POWER TAILGATE/REAR HATCH COMES DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. IT WOULD ONLY DO IT ONCE AND A WHILE BUT NOW ITS EVERYTIME. MY WIFE HAS BEEN CAUGHT WHEN IT COMES DOWN. EVEN WHEN MANUALLY PULLING THE TAILGATE UP IT DOES NOT STAY UP. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY TAILGATE AND IS DANGEROUS IF A CHILD WOULD GET CAUGHT...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure

TOYOTA REF #200711200190 (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REFERENCE #) MY HUSBAND MINI VAN SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHOOT A VERY HARD PIECE OF PLASTIC OUT AND THE CABLE DISLODGED FROM ITS HINGE. LUCKILY THAT WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE SITTING IN THE PATH OF THE HARD PLASTIC WHICH HAS A LOT OF SHARP ANGLES, AND A POIN...

Nov 20, 2007 Equipment

TOYOTA REF #200711200190 (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REFERENCE #) MY HUSBAND MINI VAN SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHOOT A VERY HARD PIECE OF PLASTIC OUT AND THE CABLE DISLODGED FROM ITS HINGE. LUCKILY THAT WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE SITTING IN THE PATH OF THE HARD PLASTIC WHICH HAS A LOT OF SHARP ANGLES, AND A POIN...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure

POWER TAILGATE/REAR HATCH COMES DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. IT WOULD ONLY DO IT ONCE AND A WHILE BUT NOW ITS EVERYTIME. MY WIFE HAS BEEN CAUGHT WHEN IT COMES DOWN. EVEN WHEN MANUALLY PULLING THE TAILGATE UP IT DOES NOT STAY UP. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY TAILGATE AND IS DANGEROUS IF A CHILD WOULD GET CAUGHT...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure

TOYOTA REF #200711200190 (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REFERENCE #) MY HUSBAND MINI VAN SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHOOT A VERY HARD PIECE OF PLASTIC OUT AND THE CABLE DISLODGED FROM ITS HINGE. LUCKILY THAT WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE SITTING IN THE PATH OF THE HARD PLASTIC WHICH HAS A LOT OF SHARP ANGLES, AND A POIN...

Nov 20, 2007 Equipment

TOYOTA REF #200711200190 (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REFERENCE #) MY HUSBAND MINI VAN SLIDING DOOR CABLE SHOOT A VERY HARD PIECE OF PLASTIC OUT AND THE CABLE DISLODGED FROM ITS HINGE. LUCKILY THAT WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE SITTING IN THE PATH OF THE HARD PLASTIC WHICH HAS A LOT OF SHARP ANGLES, AND A POIN...

Nov 19, 2007 Steering 39,336 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING OIL LINE WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A REPAIR GARAGE FOR INSPECTION IN APRIL AND NOVEMBER OF 2007. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE ...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 29,451 mi

THE REAR DOOR OF MY 2004 SIENNA COLLAPSED ON ME. THE DOOR WAS NOT TOUCHED AND IT JUST COLLAPSED ON ME. I REPORTED THIS EVENT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THEY SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. I THEN REPORTED THIS FAILURE TO TOYOTA USA WHO THEN REFERRED ME B...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 36,840 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE OUR TAILGATE NO LONGER STAYS UP. THE TRUNK STRUTS NEED REPLACING ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. OUR FIVE YEAR OLD TOLD US OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK. LUCKILY HE WAS NOT INJURED. WE ARE GOING TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT AN IN...

Nov 19, 2007 Steering 39,336 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING OIL LINE WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A REPAIR GARAGE FOR INSPECTION IN APRIL AND NOVEMBER OF 2007. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE ...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 29,451 mi

THE REAR DOOR OF MY 2004 SIENNA COLLAPSED ON ME. THE DOOR WAS NOT TOUCHED AND IT JUST COLLAPSED ON ME. I REPORTED THIS EVENT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THEY SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. I THEN REPORTED THIS FAILURE TO TOYOTA USA WHO THEN REFERRED ME B...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 36,840 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE OUR TAILGATE NO LONGER STAYS UP. THE TRUNK STRUTS NEED REPLACING ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. OUR FIVE YEAR OLD TOLD US OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK. LUCKILY HE WAS NOT INJURED. WE ARE GOING TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT AN IN...

Nov 14, 2007 Structure 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE STRUTS THAT SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE. AS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000 AND ...

Nov 14, 2007 Structure 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE STRUTS THAT SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE. AS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000 AND ...

Nov 12, 2007 Structure

WHILE REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE THE LIFT GATE DROPPED DOWN AND BEGIN CLOSING ON ME. AS THOUGHT THE LOCKING DEVICE FAILED HOLDING IT UP AND OPEN, IT DID NOT STOP ONCE GENTLY TOUCHING ME AND I HAD TO USE FORCE TO STOP IT FROM CLOSING FURTHER UNTIL I COULD GET OUT FROM UNDER ...

Nov 12, 2007 Structure

WHILE REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE THE LIFT GATE DROPPED DOWN AND BEGIN CLOSING ON ME. AS THOUGHT THE LOCKING DEVICE FAILED HOLDING IT UP AND OPEN, IT DID NOT STOP ONCE GENTLY TOUCHING ME AND I HAD TO USE FORCE TO STOP IT FROM CLOSING FURTHER UNTIL I COULD GET OUT FROM UNDER ...

Nov 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

THE REAR HATCH OPENS FINE BUT STARTS CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY (IT IS ELECTRIC) A FEW SECONDS AFTER IT OPENS ALL THE WAY WHEN COLD EVEN WHEN NO BUTTONS NOR THE DOOR ARE TOUCHED. *TR

Nov 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 34,000 mi

THE REAR HATCH OPENS FINE BUT STARTS CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY (IT IS ELECTRIC) A FEW SECONDS AFTER IT OPENS ALL THE WAY WHEN COLD EVEN WHEN NO BUTTONS NOR THE DOOR ARE TOUCHED. *TR

Nov 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHT, HID, PASSENGER SIDE. LENS FILLED WITH WATER (CONDENSATION?) AND WOULD NOT DRY. WATER WOULD ACTUALLY STREAM DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. SOON MY HID BULB STOPPED WORKING. DEALER WANTED $350.00 FOR A NEW BULB. I TOLD THE DEALER I HAD SWITCHED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BULBS AND THEY BOTH WOR...

Nov 10, 2007 Structure 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHT, HID, PASSENGER SIDE. LENS FILLED WITH WATER (CONDENSATION?) AND WOULD NOT DRY. WATER WOULD ACTUALLY STREAM DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. SOON MY HID BULB STOPPED WORKING. DEALER WANTED $350.00 FOR A NEW BULB. I TOLD THE DEALER I HAD SWITCHED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BULBS AND THEY BOTH WOR...

Nov 10, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE REAR DOOR DOES NOT STAY UP. IT RISES AUTOMATICALLY, HOLDS FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN STARTS CLOSING. IT TAKES A LOT OF FORCE TO STOP. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FAIRLY CONSISTENTLY LATELY. THE FIRST OMINOUS SIGN WAS IN THE SUMMER WHEN IT WAS NOT OPENING AS HIGH AS IT USED T...

Nov 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHT, HID, PASSENGER SIDE. LENS FILLED WITH WATER (CONDENSATION?) AND WOULD NOT DRY. WATER WOULD ACTUALLY STREAM DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. SOON MY HID BULB STOPPED WORKING. DEALER WANTED $350.00 FOR A NEW BULB. I TOLD THE DEALER I HAD SWITCHED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BULBS AND THEY BOTH WOR...

Nov 10, 2007 Structure 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHT, HID, PASSENGER SIDE. LENS FILLED WITH WATER (CONDENSATION?) AND WOULD NOT DRY. WATER WOULD ACTUALLY STREAM DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. SOON MY HID BULB STOPPED WORKING. DEALER WANTED $350.00 FOR A NEW BULB. I TOLD THE DEALER I HAD SWITCHED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BULBS AND THEY BOTH WOR...

Nov 10, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE REAR DOOR DOES NOT STAY UP. IT RISES AUTOMATICALLY, HOLDS FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN STARTS CLOSING. IT TAKES A LOT OF FORCE TO STOP. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FAIRLY CONSISTENTLY LATELY. THE FIRST OMINOUS SIGN WAS IN THE SUMMER WHEN IT WAS NOT OPENING AS HIGH AS IT USED T...

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS THE STRAP GETS CAUGHT IN THE OPENING WHERE IT RETRACTS. IT DID THIS ON RARE OCCASION UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW DOES IT CONSTANTLY. THERE FORE THE SEAT BELT IS VERY LOOSE AND DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE REAR BELTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS TYPE OF DEFECT AN...

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS THE STRAP GETS CAUGHT IN THE OPENING WHERE IT RETRACTS. IT DID THIS ON RARE OCCASION UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW DOES IT CONSTANTLY. THERE FORE THE SEAT BELT IS VERY LOOSE AND DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE REAR BELTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS TYPE OF DEFECT AN...

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS THE STRAP GETS CAUGHT IN THE OPENING WHERE IT RETRACTS. IT DID THIS ON RARE OCCASION UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW DOES IT CONSTANTLY. THERE FORE THE SEAT BELT IS VERY LOOSE AND DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE REAR BELTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS TYPE OF DEFECT AN...

Nov 7, 2007 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AS THE STRAP GETS CAUGHT IN THE OPENING WHERE IT RETRACTS. IT DID THIS ON RARE OCCASION UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW DOES IT CONSTANTLY. THERE FORE THE SEAT BELT IS VERY LOOSE AND DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE REAR BELTS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS TYPE OF DEFECT AN...

Nov 5, 2007 Structure

SINCE I BOUGHT IT, MY 2004 SIENNA BACK DOOR WON'T LIFT UP EASILY. I NEED TO LIFT IT UP. I NEED TO PULL HARD TO GET IT DOWN AND CLOSE. RIGHT AFTER 3 YEARS OF STRUGGLE, ONE OF THE AIR STRUT FAILED. IT WON'T GO IN AND THE ROD WAS BENT. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Structure

SINCE I BOUGHT IT, MY 2004 SIENNA BACK DOOR WON'T LIFT UP EASILY. I NEED TO LIFT IT UP. I NEED TO PULL HARD TO GET IT DOWN AND CLOSE. RIGHT AFTER 3 YEARS OF STRUGGLE, ONE OF THE AIR STRUT FAILED. IT WON'T GO IN AND THE ROD WAS BENT. *TR

Nov 4, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENED BACK DOOR DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING MINOR HEAD INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *JB

Nov 4, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENED BACK DOOR DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING MINOR HEAD INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *JB

Nov 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 17,450 mi

I HAVE A2004 SIENNA XLE. LAST SUNDAY OCTOBER 28,2007 THE LIFT BACK DOOR WHEN OPENED (POWERED ) AND REACH IT'S HIGHEST POINT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JERKED DOWNWARDS FORCEFULLY ND HIT MY HUSBAND(-TRYING TO PUT GROCERY). IT SHOULD HAVE STAYED UP. THE MILEAGE IS JUST 17,000+ EVEN THOUGH IT WAS BOUGHT...

Nov 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 17,450 mi

I HAVE A2004 SIENNA XLE. LAST SUNDAY OCTOBER 28,2007 THE LIFT BACK DOOR WHEN OPENED (POWERED ) AND REACH IT'S HIGHEST POINT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JERKED DOWNWARDS FORCEFULLY ND HIT MY HUSBAND(-TRYING TO PUT GROCERY). IT SHOULD HAVE STAYED UP. THE MILEAGE IS JUST 17,000+ EVEN THOUGH IT WAS BOUGHT...

Oct 31, 2007 Structure

WE HAVE A SIENNA 2004 LIMITED. BUT RECENTLY THE REAR DOOR CLOSED IT ITSELF AND HURT MY DAUGHTER AND SON. THE PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS THREAT TO SAFETY OF KID AND PLEASE MAKE A RECORD OF THIS PROBLEM. WE HOPE YOU MAY HELP TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. BTW, THE CARD WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY SIGNIFIC...

Oct 31, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

POWER LIFT GATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DROPPED DOWN AND STRUCK DRIVER ON BACK OF NECK CAUSING INJURY. AS IN PAST, THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO LIFTGATE COMING DOWN APPROX 1-2 FEET. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWO WEEK PRIOR BY DEALER, WITH NEW LIFTGATE STRUTS AND BRACKETS FOR SAME REPORTED PROBLEM. VEHICLE...

Oct 31, 2007 Structure

WE HAVE A SIENNA 2004 LIMITED. BUT RECENTLY THE REAR DOOR CLOSED IT ITSELF AND HURT MY DAUGHTER AND SON. THE PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS THREAT TO SAFETY OF KID AND PLEASE MAKE A RECORD OF THIS PROBLEM. WE HOPE YOU MAY HELP TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. BTW, THE CARD WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY SIGNIFIC...

Oct 31, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

POWER LIFT GATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DROPPED DOWN AND STRUCK DRIVER ON BACK OF NECK CAUSING INJURY. AS IN PAST, THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO LIFTGATE COMING DOWN APPROX 1-2 FEET. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWO WEEK PRIOR BY DEALER, WITH NEW LIFTGATE STRUTS AND BRACKETS FOR SAME REPORTED PROBLEM. VEHICLE...

Oct 29, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DEALERSHIP ARRANGED REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER CRACK OF A 18" IN LENGTH APPEARED IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE GLOVE BOX. OLD CRACK IS ALSO VISIBLE AGAIN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DEALERSHIP ARRANGED REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. SIX MONTHS LATER ANOTHER CRACK OF A 18" IN LENGTH APPEARED IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE GLOVE BOX. OLD CRACK IS ALSO VISIBLE AGAIN. *TR

Oct 25, 2007 Power Train

THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *JB

Oct 25, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS ON THE REAR DOOR THAT SUPPORT THE LIFT GATE FAILED. THE LIFT GATE COULD BE OPERATED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE REAR DOOR CLOSES ON THE PERSON UNDER THE DOOR, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES. THERE IS AN OPEN INVEST...

Oct 25, 2007 Power Train

THERE IS 2 TO 3 SECONDS DELAY AND SLIGHT ACCELERATION LAG EVEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO RUN INTO ACCIDENT. *JB

Oct 25, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS ON THE REAR DOOR THAT SUPPORT THE LIFT GATE FAILED. THE LIFT GATE COULD BE OPERATED MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE REAR DOOR CLOSES ON THE PERSON UNDER THE DOOR, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES. THERE IS AN OPEN INVEST...

Oct 24, 2007 Tires

TOYOTA PRE-2007 TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) DESIGN FLAW. IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU "SUDDENLY LOSE PRESSURE" WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING ABOVE 20 MPH. IT DOES NOT DETECT TIRE PRESSURE LOSS ANY OTHER TIME, EVEN IF ONE TIRE IS AT ZERO PSI AND YOU START DRIVING, OR IF YOU HIT A NAIL AT A RED LIGHT...

Oct 24, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFT GATE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES UPON OPENING AND HAS CLOSED ON THE PERSON STANDING THERE. AND HAS ON OCCASION NOT REPELLED BACK AFTER MAKING STRONG CONTACT WITH THE PERSON STANDING THERE. AS A RESULT, THE INDIVIDUAL HAD TO QUICKLY SQUEEZE THEIR WAY OUT WHILE THE LIFT GATE CONTINUED TO CLOSE CO...

Oct 24, 2007 Visibility

IN WINTER TIME, ONLY REAR VENTS BLOW COLD AIR EVEN IF THE REAR THERMOSTAT SWITCH ON RED COLOR. DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID THAT IS NORMAL. LEAVE THE VAN RUNNING FOR 25 TO 40 MINUTES UNTIL GET WARM AIR. ALL LAST WINTER I HAD TO TURN OFF REAR VENTS. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Tires

TOYOTA PRE-2007 TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) DESIGN FLAW. IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU "SUDDENLY LOSE PRESSURE" WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING ABOVE 20 MPH. IT DOES NOT DETECT TIRE PRESSURE LOSS ANY OTHER TIME, EVEN IF ONE TIRE IS AT ZERO PSI AND YOU START DRIVING, OR IF YOU HIT A NAIL AT A RED LIGHT...

Oct 24, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFT GATE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES UPON OPENING AND HAS CLOSED ON THE PERSON STANDING THERE. AND HAS ON OCCASION NOT REPELLED BACK AFTER MAKING STRONG CONTACT WITH THE PERSON STANDING THERE. AS A RESULT, THE INDIVIDUAL HAD TO QUICKLY SQUEEZE THEIR WAY OUT WHILE THE LIFT GATE CONTINUED TO CLOSE CO...

Oct 24, 2007 Visibility

IN WINTER TIME, ONLY REAR VENTS BLOW COLD AIR EVEN IF THE REAR THERMOSTAT SWITCH ON RED COLOR. DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID THAT IS NORMAL. LEAVE THE VAN RUNNING FOR 25 TO 40 MINUTES UNTIL GET WARM AIR. ALL LAST WINTER I HAD TO TURN OFF REAR VENTS. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

OUR VAN HAS POWER SLIDING DOORS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2006, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENING WHEN THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO GET TOYOTA TO SUPPLY THE PART ($1,000) AND CHARGED APPROX. $300 FOR LABOR TO INSTALL NEW MOTOR & CABLE ASSEMBLY EVEN THOUGH THE VAN W...

Oct 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

OUR VAN HAS POWER SLIDING DOORS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2006, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENING WHEN THE CABLE SNAPPED. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO GET TOYOTA TO SUPPLY THE PART ($1,000) AND CHARGED APPROX. $300 FOR LABOR TO INSTALL NEW MOTOR & CABLE ASSEMBLY EVEN THOUGH THE VAN W...

Oct 21, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED TO HOLD UP THE BACK TAILGATE. IT COLLAPSED ON MY WIFE AND BRUISED HER NECK. SHOULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED TO A SMALL CHILD I THINK WITH THE WEIGHT OF THIS DOOR COULD SEVERELY INJURY. WE HAVE NOT REPLACED THESE SHOCKS YET AS THEY ARE VERY E...

Oct 21, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

NO WARNING GIVEN. DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK (NOT SURE IF THAT IS TECHNICAL NAME- NOT THE HINGE) STARTED MAKING POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING DOOR. TRIED LUBE, NO IMPROVEMENT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE WELD MUST BE BROKE. THEY AGREED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH WE ARE JUST O...

Oct 21, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED TO HOLD UP THE BACK TAILGATE. IT COLLAPSED ON MY WIFE AND BRUISED HER NECK. SHOULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED TO A SMALL CHILD I THINK WITH THE WEIGHT OF THIS DOOR COULD SEVERELY INJURY. WE HAVE NOT REPLACED THESE SHOCKS YET AS THEY ARE VERY E...

Oct 21, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

NO WARNING GIVEN. DRIVER'S DOOR CHECK (NOT SURE IF THAT IS TECHNICAL NAME- NOT THE HINGE) STARTED MAKING POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING DOOR. TRIED LUBE, NO IMPROVEMENT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE WELD MUST BE BROKE. THEY AGREED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH WE ARE JUST O...

Oct 19, 2007 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I FOUND ZERO TIRE PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE TIRES ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. REPORTING IT TO 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG...

Oct 19, 2007 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I FOUND ZERO TIRE PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE TIRES ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. REPORTING IT TO 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG...

Oct 19, 2007 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I FOUND ZERO TIRE PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE TIRES ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. REPORTING IT TO 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG...

Oct 19, 2007 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I FOUND ZERO TIRE PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE TIRES ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. REPORTING IT TO 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS, THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG...

Oct 18, 2007 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LIFTGATE SLIPPED DOWN AND HIT CAR OWNER IN THE HEAD WHILE UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM TRUNK. NOW, IT SLIPS DOWN EVERY TIME WE OPEN IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. CONTACTED OUR TOYOTA REPAIR SHOP TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. IS T...

Oct 18, 2007 Structure 53,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED MINIVAN AND SEVERAL TIMES THE BACK DOOR HAS STARTED TO SHUT ON MY WIFE AND SON. THE BACK DOOR IS AUTOMATIC, AND WHEN MY WIFE OR SON HAS LEANED IN TO GET SOMETHING OR PUT SOMETHING IN, IT HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHUT ON THEM. FORTUNATELY IT WILL SENSE THAT THEY ARE THER...

Oct 18, 2007 Structure

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 LIFTGATE SLIPPED DOWN AND HIT CAR OWNER IN THE HEAD WHILE UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM TRUNK. NOW, IT SLIPS DOWN EVERY TIME WE OPEN IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. CONTACTED OUR TOYOTA REPAIR SHOP TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. IS T...

Oct 18, 2007 Structure 53,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED MINIVAN AND SEVERAL TIMES THE BACK DOOR HAS STARTED TO SHUT ON MY WIFE AND SON. THE BACK DOOR IS AUTOMATIC, AND WHEN MY WIFE OR SON HAS LEANED IN TO GET SOMETHING OR PUT SOMETHING IN, IT HAS ATTEMPTED TO SHUT ON THEM. FORTUNATELY IT WILL SENSE THAT THEY ARE THER...

Oct 17, 2007 Structure 45,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR STOP IS DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRES A WELDING PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WARRANTIES DO NOT COVER THE REPAIR AND TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ALTHOUGH THEIR ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THE DOOR WILL MAKE A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND WHEN WHILE IT I...

Oct 17, 2007 Structure 45,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR STOP IS DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRES A WELDING PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WARRANTIES DO NOT COVER THE REPAIR AND TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ALTHOUGH THEIR ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THE DOOR WILL MAKE A VERY LOUD BANGING SOUND WHEN WHILE IT I...

Oct 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

NO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRED UP TO THE FAILURE BEYOND NORMAL EXPECTED USE. DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STRAP RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DOOR STRAP MECHANISM. TOYOTA HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

NO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRED UP TO THE FAILURE BEYOND NORMAL EXPECTED USE. DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STRAP RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DOOR STRAP MECHANISM. TOYOTA HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

DOOR CHECK FAILURE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THIS CAUSES LOUD POPPING NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. *JB

Oct 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

DOOR CHECK FAILURE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THIS CAUSES LOUD POPPING NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. *JB

Oct 12, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILES BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS MAKING A LOUD POPPING, SQUEAKING, AND CLUNKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER A SLIGHT INCLINE OR BUMP. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE...

Oct 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

IN REGARDS TO A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MODEL WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS: IN JUNE OF 2007 WITH VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY BY MILEAGE, BUT NOT TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. INITIAL RECOMMENDATION BY DEALER (BOCH TOYOTA OF NORWOOD, MA) WAS TO REPLACE HID COMPUTER AT A COST ...

Oct 12, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILES BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS MAKING A LOUD POPPING, SQUEAKING, AND CLUNKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER A SLIGHT INCLINE OR BUMP. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE...

Oct 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

IN REGARDS TO A 2003 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MODEL WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS: IN JUNE OF 2007 WITH VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY BY MILEAGE, BUT NOT TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. INITIAL RECOMMENDATION BY DEALER (BOCH TOYOTA OF NORWOOD, MA) WAS TO REPLACE HID COMPUTER AT A COST ...

Oct 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE LIFT GATE HAS FALLEN UNEXPECTEDLY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. MY WIFE, MY MOTHER-IN-LAW AND MY CHILD HAVE ALL BEEN "HIT" ON SEPARATE OCCASSIONS BY THE GATE DURING THIS MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 8, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT HAS 41,789 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 41,000 MILES MY DRIVES SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A POPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. IT SOUNDS AS IF IT IS CATCHING ON SOMETHING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. I HAD TAKEN THE VAN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN DECEMB...

Oct 8, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE LIFT GATE HAS FALLEN UNEXPECTEDLY ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. MY WIFE, MY MOTHER-IN-LAW AND MY CHILD HAVE ALL BEEN "HIT" ON SEPARATE OCCASSIONS BY THE GATE DURING THIS MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 8, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT HAS 41,789 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 41,000 MILES MY DRIVES SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A POPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. IT SOUNDS AS IF IT IS CATCHING ON SOMETHING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. I HAD TAKEN THE VAN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN DECEMB...

Oct 4, 2007 Structure 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH PISTONS FAILED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. AS OF OCTOBER 4, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE STRUCTU...

Oct 4, 2007 Structure 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH PISTONS FAILED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. AS OF OCTOBER 4, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE STRUCTU...

Oct 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ACCELERATING. THE SPEED WAS 4 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTROL PANEL AND LATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,347 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Oct 1, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ACCELERATING. THE SPEED WAS 4 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTROL PANEL AND LATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,347 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Sep 23, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

THE PRESSURIZED GAS STRUTS ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR LIFTGATE FAILED RIGHT AFTER OUR WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE REAR LIFT GATE ALMOST CRASHED ON MY WIFE HEAD. *TR

Sep 23, 2007 Structure 28,000 mi

POWER REAR GATE DID NOT STAY OPEN AND CLOSED AFTER THE GATE REACHED OPENED POSITION. BECAUSE IT DID NOT STAY OPEN, REAR CARGO SPACE WAS USELESS. IN ORDER TO STORE SOME THINGS, IT NEEDED TO BE HELD BY ANOTHER PERSON. *TR

Sep 23, 2007 Structure 43,000 mi

THE PRESSURIZED GAS STRUTS ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 REAR LIFTGATE FAILED RIGHT AFTER OUR WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE REAR LIFT GATE ALMOST CRASHED ON MY WIFE HEAD. *TR

Sep 23, 2007 Structure 28,000 mi

POWER REAR GATE DID NOT STAY OPEN AND CLOSED AFTER THE GATE REACHED OPENED POSITION. BECAUSE IT DID NOT STAY OPEN, REAR CARGO SPACE WAS USELESS. IN ORDER TO STORE SOME THINGS, IT NEEDED TO BE HELD BY ANOTHER PERSON. *TR

Sep 22, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFTGATE FAILED AND DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY BACK AS I WAS RETRIEVING ITEMS. HAD TO HAVE THE LEAKING LIFTGATE STRUTS REPLACED AT TOYOTA. THEY CHARGED AN OUTRAGEOUS $450.00 TO REPLACE AN OBVIOUS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PART DEFECT. *JB

Sep 22, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFTGATE FAILED AND DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY BACK AS I WAS RETRIEVING ITEMS. HAD TO HAVE THE LEAKING LIFTGATE STRUTS REPLACED AT TOYOTA. THEY CHARGED AN OUTRAGEOUS $450.00 TO REPLACE AN OBVIOUS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PART DEFECT. *JB

Sep 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

CONDENSATION BUILDS UP IN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT. THE CONDENSATION REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHT, CREATING A DARK SPOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2004 MODELS. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THREADS ON TOYOTA/SIENNA FORUMS ONLINE WHERE OWNERS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PR...

Sep 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

CONDENSATION BUILDS UP IN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT. THE CONDENSATION REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHT, CREATING A DARK SPOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2004 MODELS. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THREADS ON TOYOTA/SIENNA FORUMS ONLINE WHERE OWNERS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PR...

Sep 20, 2007 Structure 65,000 mi

THE STRUTS ON THE MANUAL LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED AT AROUND 65,000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT COST AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WAS $391.07. THIS APPEARS TO BE A FREQUENT COMPLAINT AMONG SIENNA OWNERS. IT WOULD SEEM THAT TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR ...

Sep 20, 2007 Structure 68,563 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN OPENED. HE FELT RESISTANCE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AND IT HAD TO BE PUSHED IN ORDER TO OPEN FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR CHECK PART WAS UNWELDED....

Sep 20, 2007 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUNROOF EXPLODED. CUSTOMER STATES THE GLASS IN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHEN SHE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. SHE STATES THAT THE WEATHER WAS COOL AND NOT HOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLASS DID STAY IN TACT. *JB

Sep 20, 2007 Structure 65,000 mi

THE STRUTS ON THE MANUAL LIFTGATE OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED AT AROUND 65,000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT COST AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WAS $391.07. THIS APPEARS TO BE A FREQUENT COMPLAINT AMONG SIENNA OWNERS. IT WOULD SEEM THAT TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR ...

Sep 20, 2007 Structure 68,563 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN OPENED. HE FELT RESISTANCE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AND IT HAD TO BE PUSHED IN ORDER TO OPEN FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR CHECK PART WAS UNWELDED....

Sep 20, 2007 Visibility

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUNROOF EXPLODED. CUSTOMER STATES THE GLASS IN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHEN SHE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. SHE STATES THAT THE WEATHER WAS COOL AND NOT HOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLASS DID STAY IN TACT. *JB

Sep 19, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

REAR HATCH SUPPORT CYLINDER FAILED. I PURCHASED A NEW CYLINDER AND REPLACED IT MYSELF. AT A COST OF $150.00 FOR ONE. I STARTED TO NOTICE THE PROBLEM WHEN MY AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH WOULD ONLY RAISE THE HATCH HALF WAY AND THEN RE-CLOSE THE HATCH. 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED. 45K *JB UPDATED 10/03/07 *...

Sep 19, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

REAR HATCH SUPPORT CYLINDER FAILED. I PURCHASED A NEW CYLINDER AND REPLACED IT MYSELF. AT A COST OF $150.00 FOR ONE. I STARTED TO NOTICE THE PROBLEM WHEN MY AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH WOULD ONLY RAISE THE HATCH HALF WAY AND THEN RE-CLOSE THE HATCH. 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED. 45K *JB UPDATED 10/03/07 *...

Sep 17, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILGATE FALLING DOWN. CUSTOMER STATES THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN FROM THE RAISED POSITION WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND HIT HER IN THE HEAD. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS NO INJURED, HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO GET THE BACK DOOR TO GO UP VIA THE BACK DOOR SWITCH OR BY US...

Sep 17, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A POWER LIFTGATE. THE GAS STRUTS THAT HOLD UP THE REAR LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE POWER LIFTGATE TO ENGAGE AND IT WILL ATTEMPT TO SHUT THE LIFTGATE WHILE YOU ARE STANDING UNDER IT. THE DOOR HAS CLOSED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES, B...

Sep 17, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILGATE FALLING DOWN. CUSTOMER STATES THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN FROM THE RAISED POSITION WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND HIT HER IN THE HEAD. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS NO INJURED, HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO GET THE BACK DOOR TO GO UP VIA THE BACK DOOR SWITCH OR BY US...

Sep 17, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A POWER LIFTGATE. THE GAS STRUTS THAT HOLD UP THE REAR LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE THE POWER LIFTGATE TO ENGAGE AND IT WILL ATTEMPT TO SHUT THE LIFTGATE WHILE YOU ARE STANDING UNDER IT. THE DOOR HAS CLOSED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES, B...

Sep 15, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,300 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE POWER LIFTGATE IS CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY. MY WIFE'S ARM WAS SQUEEZED THE OTHER DAY BECAUSE OF THIS LIFTGATE CLOSING BY ITSELF WHILE SHE WAS GETTING GROCERIES OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 15, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,300 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE POWER LIFTGATE IS CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY. MY WIFE'S ARM WAS SQUEEZED THE OTHER DAY BECAUSE OF THIS LIFTGATE CLOSING BY ITSELF WHILE SHE WAS GETTING GROCERIES OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Sep 14, 2007 Power Train 250 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW VEHICLE BACK IN MARCH 2003. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT JUST ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AS I TEST DROVE SEVERAL OTHER NEW VEHICLES FROM THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THIS. THE PROBLEM WITH THE T...

Sep 14, 2007 Structure 29,879 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN HE OPENED THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGE CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE HINGES. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE NOISE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HINGE CAUSED TH...

Sep 14, 2007 Power Train 250 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW VEHICLE BACK IN MARCH 2003. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT JUST ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AS I TEST DROVE SEVERAL OTHER NEW VEHICLES FROM THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THIS. THE PROBLEM WITH THE T...

Sep 14, 2007 Structure 29,879 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN HE OPENED THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGE CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE HINGES. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE NOISE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HINGE CAUSED TH...

Sep 13, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THE WELDING FOR THE DOOR CHECK IS THE CULPRIT. THE DOOR DOES NOT FEEL SECURE WHEN CLOSED. I BROUGHT THE DOOR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. YOU ARE SOL. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTO...

Sep 13, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THE WELDING FOR THE DOOR CHECK IS THE CULPRIT. THE DOOR DOES NOT FEEL SECURE WHEN CLOSED. I BROUGHT THE DOOR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. YOU ARE SOL. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTO...

Sep 13, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THE WELDING FOR THE DOOR CHECK IS THE CULPRIT. THE DOOR DOES NOT FEEL SECURE WHEN CLOSED. I BROUGHT THE DOOR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. YOU ARE SOL. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTO...

Sep 13, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

THIS IS FOR A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THE WELDING FOR THE DOOR CHECK IS THE CULPRIT. THE DOOR DOES NOT FEEL SECURE WHEN CLOSED. I BROUGHT THE DOOR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. YOU ARE SOL. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTO...

Sep 12, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 CE. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE LIFEGATE, IT FAILED TO KEEP OPEN THE MORNING OF SEP 8 2007. AND IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE THEN. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, I WAS INFORMED IT WILL COST ME ABOUT $640 TO FIX IT SINCE THE VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I FOUND OUT THAT THE STRUTS THAT RAI...

Sep 12, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 CE. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE LIFEGATE, IT FAILED TO KEEP OPEN THE MORNING OF SEP 8 2007. AND IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE THEN. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, I WAS INFORMED IT WILL COST ME ABOUT $640 TO FIX IT SINCE THE VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I FOUND OUT THAT THE STRUTS THAT RAI...

Sep 10, 2007 Structure 12,800 mi

I WAS UNLOADING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN THE STRUTS HOLDING UP THE REAR HATCH FAILED. I WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE BUMPER/STUFF I WAS UNLOADING AND THE DOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PUSH MYSELF UP WITH THE DOOR ON TOP OF ME AND ONLY HAD BRUISING ON MY LEFT ARM. HAD THE DOOR FALLEN ON MY PREGNANT WIF...

Sep 10, 2007 Structure 12,800 mi

I WAS UNLOADING MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN THE STRUTS HOLDING UP THE REAR HATCH FAILED. I WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE BUMPER/STUFF I WAS UNLOADING AND THE DOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PUSH MYSELF UP WITH THE DOOR ON TOP OF ME AND ONLY HAD BRUISING ON MY LEFT ARM. HAD THE DOOR FALLEN ON MY PREGNANT WIF...

Sep 7, 2007 Structure 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH HINGE MADE THE NOISE BECAUSE THE WELD FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Sep 7, 2007 Structure 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH HINGE MADE THE NOISE BECAUSE THE WELD FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Sep 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

STRUTS ON REAR LIFTGATE FAILED, INJURING MY BACK. *TR

Sep 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

STRUTS ON REAR LIFTGATE FAILED, INJURING MY BACK. *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 37,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER REAR DOOR CLOSED INEXPECTEDLY AND QUICKLY HITING MY WIFE'S HEAD. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED EVERY TIME THAT THE DOOR IS POWERED OPEN. DOOR "DROPS" SEVERAL INCHES AS SOON AS IT REACHES THE FULLY-OPEN POSITION.

Sep 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR INTERNAL MECHANISM IS BROKEN. AUTO BODY SHOP STATES THEY HAVE SEEN THIS FAILURE ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA SIENNA VANS OF THIS MODEL ERA 2004 AND LATER. WILL COST $1,500 TO REPAIR INCLUDING WELDING OF FAILED METAL PART IN INTERNAL DOOR MECHANISM. UPDATED 11/1/07 *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR INTERNAL MECHANISM IS BROKEN. AUTO BODY SHOP STATES THEY HAVE SEEN THIS FAILURE ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA SIENNA VANS OF THIS MODEL ERA 2004 AND LATER. WILL COST $1,500 TO REPAIR INCLUDING WELDING OF FAILED METAL PART IN INTERNAL DOOR MECHANISM. UPDATED 11/1/07 *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 25,600 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH POWER LIFTGATE. LAST MONTH ONE OF THE TWO SUPPORTING STRUT IS FAILING AND I HEARD A LEAKING SOUND, THEN THE DOOR JUST AUTOMATICALLY POWERING CLOSING ON ME WITHOUT MY OPERATION. I USE A LOT OF STRENGTH TO FIGHT IT BACK, ALMOST HURT ME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ...

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 37,500 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 POWER REAR DOOR CLOSED INEXPECTEDLY AND QUICKLY HITING MY WIFE'S HEAD. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED EVERY TIME THAT THE DOOR IS POWERED OPEN. DOOR "DROPS" SEVERAL INCHES AS SOON AS IT REACHES THE FULLY-OPEN POSITION.

Sep 5, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR INTERNAL MECHANISM IS BROKEN. AUTO BODY SHOP STATES THEY HAVE SEEN THIS FAILURE ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA SIENNA VANS OF THIS MODEL ERA 2004 AND LATER. WILL COST $1,500 TO REPAIR INCLUDING WELDING OF FAILED METAL PART IN INTERNAL DOOR MECHANISM. UPDATED 11/1/07 *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR INTERNAL MECHANISM IS BROKEN. AUTO BODY SHOP STATES THEY HAVE SEEN THIS FAILURE ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA SIENNA VANS OF THIS MODEL ERA 2004 AND LATER. WILL COST $1,500 TO REPAIR INCLUDING WELDING OF FAILED METAL PART IN INTERNAL DOOR MECHANISM. UPDATED 11/1/07 *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Structure 25,600 mi

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH POWER LIFTGATE. LAST MONTH ONE OF THE TWO SUPPORTING STRUT IS FAILING AND I HEARD A LEAKING SOUND, THEN THE DOOR JUST AUTOMATICALLY POWERING CLOSING ON ME WITHOUT MY OPERATION. I USE A LOT OF STRENGTH TO FIGHT IT BACK, ALMOST HURT ME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ...

Sep 2, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFTGATE NOT SUPPORTED BY THE GAS STRUTS. POWER LIFTGATE OPENS AND THEN BEGINS TO POWER CLOSE, KNOCKING THE PERSON LOADING/UNLOADING THE CAR ON THE HEAD OR SQUEEZING THEM BETWEEN THE LIFTGATE AND THE REAR BUMPER. HAS BUMPED ME, SQUEEZED MY WIFE MULTIPLE TIMES. I FEAR THIS COULD SERIOUSLY IN...

Sep 2, 2007 Structure

POWER LIFTGATE NOT SUPPORTED BY THE GAS STRUTS. POWER LIFTGATE OPENS AND THEN BEGINS TO POWER CLOSE, KNOCKING THE PERSON LOADING/UNLOADING THE CAR ON THE HEAD OR SQUEEZING THEM BETWEEN THE LIFTGATE AND THE REAR BUMPER. HAS BUMPED ME, SQUEEZED MY WIFE MULTIPLE TIMES. I FEAR THIS COULD SERIOUSLY IN...

Aug 29, 2007 Equipment

SIENNA 2004 XLE WITH INSTALLED HITCH, THE HEIGHT LEFT FROM GROUND TO THE LOWER PART OF THE HITCH IS NOT ENOUGH TO SAFELY LOAD ANY CARGO ABOVE 150-175 POUNDS ON YOUR REAR WITHOUT HITTING THE PAVEMENT EVERYTIME A BUMP IS ON THE ROAD, ALL IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BUILT TO BE USED ON A TOYOTA SIENNA, APPEA...

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WITH EVERY GAS FILL. (GAS CAP IS CLOSED TIGHTLY) IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FUEL. I HAVE TO FIND A PUMP THAT PUMPS VERY SLOWLY OR DO IT BY HAND. *JB UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED *JN

Aug 29, 2007 Equipment

SIENNA 2004 XLE WITH INSTALLED HITCH, THE HEIGHT LEFT FROM GROUND TO THE LOWER PART OF THE HITCH IS NOT ENOUGH TO SAFELY LOAD ANY CARGO ABOVE 150-175 POUNDS ON YOUR REAR WITHOUT HITTING THE PAVEMENT EVERYTIME A BUMP IS ON THE ROAD, ALL IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BUILT TO BE USED ON A TOYOTA SIENNA, APPEA...

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WITH EVERY GAS FILL. (GAS CAP IS CLOSED TIGHTLY) IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FUEL. I HAVE TO FIND A PUMP THAT PUMPS VERY SLOWLY OR DO IT BY HAND. *JB UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED *JN

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN TURNING A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPUTER UPDATE, HOWEVER; THE SYSTEM WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT NORMAL. THE CURRENT MIL...

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN TURNING A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPUTER UPDATE, HOWEVER; THE SYSTEM WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT NORMAL. THE CURRENT MIL...

Aug 16, 2007 Structure 25,350 mi

COMPLAINING IN REGARDS TO THE LIFTGATE STRUT ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE LIFTGATE CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AFTER ANTICIPATING THE STRUTS WOULD HOLD AND CONTINUE TO RAISE THE LIFTGATE. THIS INCIDENT IS A COMPLETE HAZARD TO CONSUMERS THAT TOYOTA SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT. THIS HAPPENED TWO MONTHS ...

Aug 16, 2007 Structure 25,350 mi

COMPLAINING IN REGARDS TO THE LIFTGATE STRUT ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. THE LIFTGATE CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AFTER ANTICIPATING THE STRUTS WOULD HOLD AND CONTINUE TO RAISE THE LIFTGATE. THIS INCIDENT IS A COMPLETE HAZARD TO CONSUMERS THAT TOYOTA SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT. THIS HAPPENED TWO MONTHS ...

Aug 15, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN: OVER A DOZEN TIMES THE AUTOMATIC REAR TAIL HITCH HAS COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND TRIED TO CLOSE ITSELF COMPLETELY. THE DOOR TRAPS YOU BETWEEN IT AND THE REAR BUMPER, ONCE HURTING MY CHILD. TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS ...

Aug 15, 2007 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN: OVER A DOZEN TIMES THE AUTOMATIC REAR TAIL HITCH HAS COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND TRIED TO CLOSE ITSELF COMPLETELY. THE DOOR TRAPS YOU BETWEEN IT AND THE REAR BUMPER, ONCE HURTING MY CHILD. TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS ...

Aug 9, 2007 Structure 42,000 mi

1) REAR LIFTGATE OPERATED NORMALLY - NO INDICATION OF POTENTIAL ISSUES. 2) REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY, HITTING MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS UNDERNEATH THE LIFTGATE. LIFTGATE WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. USING THE POWER ASSISTED FEATURE TO OPEN THE LI...

Aug 9, 2007 Structure 42,000 mi

1) REAR LIFTGATE OPERATED NORMALLY - NO INDICATION OF POTENTIAL ISSUES. 2) REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY, HITTING MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS UNDERNEATH THE LIFTGATE. LIFTGATE WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. USING THE POWER ASSISTED FEATURE TO OPEN THE LI...

Aug 7, 2007 Structure 50,000 mi

LIFTGATE STRUTS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DO NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE OPEN. ONCE THE DOOR IS OPENED NOTHING SUPPORTS THE WEIGHT AND THE DOOR SLAMS SHUT. EXTEMELY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS UNLOADING THE REAR HATCH. STRUTS HAVE FAILED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 7, 2007 Structure 50,000 mi

LIFTGATE STRUTS ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN DO NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE OPEN. ONCE THE DOOR IS OPENED NOTHING SUPPORTS THE WEIGHT AND THE DOOR SLAMS SHUT. EXTEMELY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS UNLOADING THE REAR HATCH. STRUTS HAVE FAILED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH OVERALL I LOVE. IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS, THE TRUNK HATCH HAS STARTED TO NOT HOLD WHEN OPEN & RESIST OPENING AT TIMES. IT USED TO HOLD FOR LONGER, MAKING ME DELAY THE REPAIR. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, SO THAT NOW IT CLOSES WITHIN MOMENTS WITH A LOT OF FORCE. I...

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE FAILS TO REMAIN OPEN AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES. WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY, IT RAPIDLY FALLS AND CLOSES. WHEN OPENED MANUALLY, THE LIFT GATE CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT HESITATION. HE EMAILED...

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WHICH OVERALL I LOVE. IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS, THE TRUNK HATCH HAS STARTED TO NOT HOLD WHEN OPEN & RESIST OPENING AT TIMES. IT USED TO HOLD FOR LONGER, MAKING ME DELAY THE REPAIR. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, SO THAT NOW IT CLOSES WITHIN MOMENTS WITH A LOT OF FORCE. I...

Aug 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE FAILS TO REMAIN OPEN AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES. WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY, IT RAPIDLY FALLS AND CLOSES. WHEN OPENED MANUALLY, THE LIFT GATE CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT HESITATION. HE EMAILED...

Aug 2, 2007 Trailer Hitches 2,000 mi

TOWING PACKAGE/TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALER CONSISTENTLY SCRAPES THE ROAD WITH AND WITHOUT A LIGHT LOAD. WHEN HAULING A LIGHT LOAD, LOAD IS APPROX ONE HALF OF THE STATED TOWING CAPACITY (3500 LBS). THE HITCH SCRAPING THE ROAD CAUSES DIFFICULTY WHEN DRIVING AND MULTIPLE "COLLISIONS" BET...

Aug 2, 2007 Trailer Hitches 2,000 mi

TOWING PACKAGE/TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALER CONSISTENTLY SCRAPES THE ROAD WITH AND WITHOUT A LIGHT LOAD. WHEN HAULING A LIGHT LOAD, LOAD IS APPROX ONE HALF OF THE STATED TOWING CAPACITY (3500 LBS). THE HITCH SCRAPING THE ROAD CAUSES DIFFICULTY WHEN DRIVING AND MULTIPLE "COLLISIONS" BET...

Jul 31, 2007 Electronic Stability Control 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 31, 2007 Steering 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 31, 2007 Electronic Stability Control 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 31, 2007 Steering 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

OUR FAMILY IS DEEPLY TROUBLED AND WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFENESS OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE-8 EVERY TIME WE USE IT ON THE ROAD. OUR VAN HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT VSC, KICKING WHICH STARTED EARLY THIS YEAR. FIRST, IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FOLLOWED BY VSC KICKING THEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGES ...

Jul 30, 2007 Structure 72,400 mi

FAILURE OF THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS, THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPEN FULLY. THEN ONE MORNING, MY SON ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE AND IT FAILED COMPLETELY, NEARLY CRUSHING HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AND LET THE DOOR CLOSE WITHOUT INJURY. *JB

Jul 30, 2007 Structure 72,400 mi

FAILURE OF THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS, THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPEN FULLY. THEN ONE MORNING, MY SON ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE AND IT FAILED COMPLETELY, NEARLY CRUSHING HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AND LET THE DOOR CLOSE WITHOUT INJURY. *JB

Jul 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY AND ON ITS OWN. SHE STATED THAT IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, THAT IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO RE-OPEN. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED THE CONTA...

Jul 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY AND ON ITS OWN. SHE STATED THAT IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, THAT IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO RE-OPEN. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED THE CONTA...

Jul 24, 2007 Tires 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE CRACKED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TIRES WERE DUNLOP, SIZE P215/65R16. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Jul 24, 2007 Tires 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE CRACKED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TIRES WERE DUNLOP, SIZE P215/65R16. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Jul 23, 2007 Structure 18,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH WOULD CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN IT WAS OPENED ALL THE WAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION ACTION # EA06020. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS...

Jul 23, 2007 Structure 18,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH WOULD CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN IT WAS OPENED ALL THE WAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION ACTION # EA06020. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS...

Jul 22, 2007 Tires

TOYOTA SIENNA (2004) RUN FLAT TIRES. REPLACED IN APRIL 2006 UNDER THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. WORN AGAIN PREMATURELY. LAST TIRE ROTATION THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN BAD, THE BACK ONES WERE FINE. NOW, ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT TIRES (WHICH USED TO BE ON THE BACK LAST MONTH) ARE NOW WORN. WHEN THE TIRES...

Jul 22, 2007 Tires

TOYOTA SIENNA (2004) RUN FLAT TIRES. REPLACED IN APRIL 2006 UNDER THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. WORN AGAIN PREMATURELY. LAST TIRE ROTATION THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN BAD, THE BACK ONES WERE FINE. NOW, ONE MONTH LATER, THE FRONT TIRES (WHICH USED TO BE ON THE BACK LAST MONTH) ARE NOW WORN. WHEN THE TIRES...

Jul 19, 2007 Structure

FAILURE OF THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TODAY I WAS OPENING MY REAR DOOR TO REMOVE AN ITEM, I CONTINUED TO FULLY OPEN THE REAR DOOR AND RELEASED THE DOOR WHEN IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO CLOSE RAPIDLY AT FULL FORCE. I PUSHED MY TWO CHILDREN, 1 AND 4, OUT OF THE WAY OF THE FALLING DOOR TO ...

Jul 19, 2007 Structure 68,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 XLE. IN LATE DECEMBER 2006, WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER REAR DOOR CLOSING ONCE OPENED. I JUST RESEARCHED AND LEARNED OF CASE EA06020 OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM. THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING, SOMETIMES CLOSING SLOWLY AND SOMETIMES SLA...

Jul 19, 2007 Structure

FAILURE OF THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TODAY I WAS OPENING MY REAR DOOR TO REMOVE AN ITEM, I CONTINUED TO FULLY OPEN THE REAR DOOR AND RELEASED THE DOOR WHEN IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO CLOSE RAPIDLY AT FULL FORCE. I PUSHED MY TWO CHILDREN, 1 AND 4, OUT OF THE WAY OF THE FALLING DOOR TO ...

Jul 19, 2007 Structure 68,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 XLE. IN LATE DECEMBER 2006, WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER REAR DOOR CLOSING ONCE OPENED. I JUST RESEARCHED AND LEARNED OF CASE EA06020 OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM. THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING, SOMETIMES CLOSING SLOWLY AND SOMETIMES SLA...

Jul 18, 2007 Structure

RIGHT NOW OUR MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT IS NOT RETRACTING. I SEE THE RECALL NOTICE AND AM TAKING IT IN. OUR OTHER ISSUE IS THIS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD BUT OVER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS TO...

Jul 18, 2007 Seats

RIGHT NOW OUR MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT IS NOT RETRACTING. I SEE THE RECALL NOTICE AND AM TAKING IT IN. OUR OTHER ISSUE IS THIS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD BUT OVER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS TO...

Jul 18, 2007 Structure

RIGHT NOW OUR MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT IS NOT RETRACTING. I SEE THE RECALL NOTICE AND AM TAKING IT IN. OUR OTHER ISSUE IS THIS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD BUT OVER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS TO...

Jul 18, 2007 Seats

RIGHT NOW OUR MIDDLE ROW SEATBELT IS NOT RETRACTING. I SEE THE RECALL NOTICE AND AM TAKING IT IN. OUR OTHER ISSUE IS THIS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD BUT OVER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, OUR AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS TO...

Jul 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 60,041 mi

REAR LIFTGATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED. IT WAS IN UP POSITION AND SUDDENLY CAME DOWN AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT UP WHILE I WAS UNDER IT LOADING GROCERIES. THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR HIT MY SHOULDER FIRST AND KNOCKED ME INTO THE BACK OF THE VAN. I WAS THEN ABLE TO PUSH IT BACK UP AFTER I DROPPED ...

Jul 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 60,041 mi

REAR LIFTGATE ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED. IT WAS IN UP POSITION AND SUDDENLY CAME DOWN AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT UP WHILE I WAS UNDER IT LOADING GROCERIES. THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR HIT MY SHOULDER FIRST AND KNOCKED ME INTO THE BACK OF THE VAN. I WAS THEN ABLE TO PUSH IT BACK UP AFTER I DROPPED ...

Jul 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 SIENNA, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS TWICE. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR 30,000 MILE CHECK, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE AGAIN 75% WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AT 18,000 MILES. *AK

Jul 15, 2007 Tires

2004 SIENNA, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS TWICE. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR 30,000 MILE CHECK, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE AGAIN 75% WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AT 18,000 MILES. *AK

Jul 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 SIENNA, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS TWICE. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR 30,000 MILE CHECK, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE AGAIN 75% WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AT 18,000 MILES. *AK

Jul 15, 2007 Tires

2004 SIENNA, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS TWICE. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR 30,000 MILE CHECK, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE AGAIN 75% WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALSO, HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AT 18,000 MILES. *AK

Jul 9, 2007 Structure 54,000 mi

THE REAR POWER REAR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN. IT SLAMMED CLOSE EVERY TIME IT WAS OPENED. THIS HAS TWICE CAUSED UNSUSPECTING VEHICLE OPERATORS TO BE STRUCK, ONCE IN THE HEAD AND ONCE IN THE BACK. *AK

Jul 9, 2007 Structure 54,000 mi

THE REAR POWER REAR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN. IT SLAMMED CLOSE EVERY TIME IT WAS OPENED. THIS HAS TWICE CAUSED UNSUSPECTING VEHICLE OPERATORS TO BE STRUCK, ONCE IN THE HEAD AND ONCE IN THE BACK. *AK

Jul 5, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRUTS HAD FAILED. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE LIFTGATE BECAME VERY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE BO...

Jul 5, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRUTS HAD FAILED. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE LIFTGATE BECAME VERY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE BO...

Jul 1, 2007 Structure 60,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR LIFTGATE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES - INCLUDING FALLING WITHOUT WARNING ON MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER - SHE WAS NOT HURT THANKFULLY. NO WARNING - THE GATE WOULD JUST START TO FALL. IT DID NOT MATTER IF IT WAS IN "POWER LIFT MODE" OR MANUAL. I TOOK THE VAN TO TOYOTA, HOPING THEY ...

Jul 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH THROUGH PARKING LOT...AN ALARM SOUNDED FOLLOWED BY A "LOUD NOISE" FROM THE REAR. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE CAR BRAKING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ENGINE DID NOT STOP. THE CAR WOULD ONLY CRAWL WHEN ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DRIVE IT. ANY FASTER THAN 2-5 MPH CAUSED REPEAT OF THE E...

Jul 1, 2007 Structure 60,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR LIFTGATE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES - INCLUDING FALLING WITHOUT WARNING ON MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER - SHE WAS NOT HURT THANKFULLY. NO WARNING - THE GATE WOULD JUST START TO FALL. IT DID NOT MATTER IF IT WAS IN "POWER LIFT MODE" OR MANUAL. I TOOK THE VAN TO TOYOTA, HOPING THEY ...

Jul 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH THROUGH PARKING LOT...AN ALARM SOUNDED FOLLOWED BY A "LOUD NOISE" FROM THE REAR. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE CAR BRAKING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ENGINE DID NOT STOP. THE CAR WOULD ONLY CRAWL WHEN ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DRIVE IT. ANY FASTER THAN 2-5 MPH CAUSED REPEAT OF THE E...

Jun 30, 2007 Structure 38,650 mi

ON 6/29/07 I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO PUT THE STROLLER IN. WHILE I PUT THE STROLLER IN, THE BACK DOOR SUDDENLY COME DOWN AND HIT MY HEAD. I TRY TO OPEN IT AGAIN BUT IT WON'T STAY OPEN AND KEEP FALLING BACK DOWN. I CALL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASK THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY TO...

Jun 30, 2007 Structure 38,650 mi

ON 6/29/07 I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO PUT THE STROLLER IN. WHILE I PUT THE STROLLER IN, THE BACK DOOR SUDDENLY COME DOWN AND HIT MY HEAD. I TRY TO OPEN IT AGAIN BUT IT WON'T STAY OPEN AND KEEP FALLING BACK DOWN. I CALL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASK THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY TO...

Jun 29, 2007 Structure 69,000 mi

FAILURE OF GAS STRUTS ON LIFTGATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN LIFTGATE NOT FULLY OPENING AND PROCEEDING TO CLOSE , MOTOR-DRIVEN), IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING THE END OF TRAVEL OF THE POWERED OPENING. FIRST OCCURRENCE APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO, NOW OCCURS CONTINUOUSLY. LIFTGATE MUST BE HELD OR...

Jun 29, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

BROKEN WELDS IN DOOR ON DOOR STOP ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. I KNOW OF 35 OTHER VANS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS HIT OR MISS IF THEY WILL FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS WILL BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE BRAKES AR EINVOLVED. TOYOTA CUS...

Jun 29, 2007 Structure 39,700 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE P...

Jun 29, 2007 Structure 69,000 mi

FAILURE OF GAS STRUTS ON LIFTGATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTED IN LIFTGATE NOT FULLY OPENING AND PROCEEDING TO CLOSE , MOTOR-DRIVEN), IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING THE END OF TRAVEL OF THE POWERED OPENING. FIRST OCCURRENCE APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO, NOW OCCURS CONTINUOUSLY. LIFTGATE MUST BE HELD OR...

Jun 29, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

BROKEN WELDS IN DOOR ON DOOR STOP ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. I KNOW OF 35 OTHER VANS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS HIT OR MISS IF THEY WILL FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS WILL BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE BRAKES AR EINVOLVED. TOYOTA CUS...

Jun 29, 2007 Structure 39,700 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR DETENT WELD FAILURE. I HAVE AN '04 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR USES A DETENT STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AT CERTAIN POINTS. WHERE THE STRAP IS HELD AT, ON THE DOOR, THERE ARE TWO SPOT WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE DOOR. THE STRAP IS BOLTED TO THE BRACKET. THE P...

Jun 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA I BOUGHT NEW THAT HAS HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 62,000 MILES. THE LAST 2 SETS ONLY LASTED 17,000, BUT THE FACTORY ONES LASTED 27,000. IT' WAS WORN OUT ROTORS, AND HAD TO REPLACE THOSE TWICE. IT WA SBECOMING VERY EXPENSIVE, AND SEEMED TO BE A PRO...

Jun 25, 2007 Tires

SIENNA 2004 AWD, PULLING TO THE RIGHT, UNRELIABLE RUN-FLAT TIRES- NEEDS REPLACEMENT ALMOST EVERY 12,000 MILES. I JUST HAD IT REPLACE LAST YEAR 2006 AS SPONSORED BY TOYOTA BECAUSE THEY SAID ORIGINAL TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS, GRINDING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT, AND WAS INFORME...

Jun 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA I BOUGHT NEW THAT HAS HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 62,000 MILES. THE LAST 2 SETS ONLY LASTED 17,000, BUT THE FACTORY ONES LASTED 27,000. IT' WAS WORN OUT ROTORS, AND HAD TO REPLACE THOSE TWICE. IT WA SBECOMING VERY EXPENSIVE, AND SEEMED TO BE A PRO...

Jun 25, 2007 Tires

SIENNA 2004 AWD, PULLING TO THE RIGHT, UNRELIABLE RUN-FLAT TIRES- NEEDS REPLACEMENT ALMOST EVERY 12,000 MILES. I JUST HAD IT REPLACE LAST YEAR 2006 AS SPONSORED BY TOYOTA BECAUSE THEY SAID ORIGINAL TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS, GRINDING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT, AND WAS INFORME...

Jun 19, 2007 Structure 79,385 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT HOLD AND WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS CREATES A SERIUS HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE NEARBY. *AK

Jun 19, 2007 Structure 79,385 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE ON THE TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT HOLD AND WILL NOT STAY UP. THIS CREATES A SERIUS HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE NEARBY. *AK

Jun 12, 2007 Power Train 39,000 mi

I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING HESITANT AND THE CAR SURGING AND SLOWING UNEXPECTEDLY. I'VE HAD THESE PROBLEMS, TOO. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I NEEDED A FLASH TO THE COMPUTER THAT WOULD GIVE THE CAR A SHIFT ENHANCEMENT. THEY SAID IT WASN'T PART OF THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, BUT T...

Jun 12, 2007 Power Train 39,000 mi

I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING HESITANT AND THE CAR SURGING AND SLOWING UNEXPECTEDLY. I'VE HAD THESE PROBLEMS, TOO. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I NEEDED A FLASH TO THE COMPUTER THAT WOULD GIVE THE CAR A SHIFT ENHANCEMENT. THEY SAID IT WASN'T PART OF THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, BUT T...

Jun 11, 2007 Structure 51,000 mi

POWER LIFTGATE STARTS CLOSING IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPENING. DOES NOT STAY OPEN. WHEN LIFTGATE "POWER" IS TURN OFF, THE GATE SLAMS DOWN HARD WHEN RELEASED; IF MY CHILD WAS STANDING BEHIND DOOR HE WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED. *TR

Jun 11, 2007 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MOVING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND FOUND THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. HE THEN PLAYED AROUND WITH IT AND FOUND THAT IT CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT SOME...

Jun 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

RELATING TO CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR LIFTGATE STRUT FAILURE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: EA06020). MY WIFE HAS A 2004 SIENNA XLE WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE AND THE STRUTS JUST FAILED, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE AND REQUIRING HELP FROM A FRIEND STANDING NEARBY TO HELP HER H...

Jun 11, 2007 Structure 51,000 mi

POWER LIFTGATE STARTS CLOSING IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPENING. DOES NOT STAY OPEN. WHEN LIFTGATE "POWER" IS TURN OFF, THE GATE SLAMS DOWN HARD WHEN RELEASED; IF MY CHILD WAS STANDING BEHIND DOOR HE WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED. *TR

Jun 11, 2007 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MOVING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND FOUND THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. HE THEN PLAYED AROUND WITH IT AND FOUND THAT IT CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT SOME...

Jun 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

RELATING TO CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR LIFTGATE STRUT FAILURE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: EA06020). MY WIFE HAS A 2004 SIENNA XLE WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE AND THE STRUTS JUST FAILED, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE AND REQUIRING HELP FROM A FRIEND STANDING NEARBY TO HELP HER H...

Jun 7, 2007 Structure 42,500 mi

REAR DOOR STRUTS FAILURE.

Jun 7, 2007 Structure 42,500 mi

REAR DOOR STRUTS FAILURE.

Jun 6, 2007 Tires 56,000 mi

5 DAYS AFTER PAYING HARR TOYOTA OF WORCESTER 2000.00 FOR A 60,000 MILE CHECK UP, BRAKES AND MY THIRD SET OF RUN FLAT TIRES. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE TIRE. THIS WAS NOTED BY TOYOTA OF NASHUA WHO THEN REPLACED THE TIRE WHICH AGAIN BLEW OU...

Jun 6, 2007 Tires 56,000 mi

5 DAYS AFTER PAYING HARR TOYOTA OF WORCESTER 2000.00 FOR A 60,000 MILE CHECK UP, BRAKES AND MY THIRD SET OF RUN FLAT TIRES. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE TIRE. THIS WAS NOTED BY TOYOTA OF NASHUA WHO THEN REPLACED THE TIRE WHICH AGAIN BLEW OU...

Jun 1, 2007 Structure 52,900 mi

DURING THIS WINTER (2006-2007) WE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (PURCHASED IN AUG 2004) WOULDN'T OPEN UP ALL THE WAY. WE THOUGHT THIS TO BE THE COLD TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, THIS WEEK, THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED ALL TOGETHER. THE STRUTS THAT KEEP THE GATE UP HAVE CEASED TO ...

Jun 1, 2007 Structure 52,900 mi

DURING THIS WINTER (2006-2007) WE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (PURCHASED IN AUG 2004) WOULDN'T OPEN UP ALL THE WAY. WE THOUGHT THIS TO BE THE COLD TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, THIS WEEK, THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED ALL TOGETHER. THE STRUTS THAT KEEP THE GATE UP HAVE CEASED TO ...

Jun 1, 2007 Structure 52,900 mi

DURING THIS WINTER (2006-2007) WE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (PURCHASED IN AUG 2004) WOULDN'T OPEN UP ALL THE WAY. WE THOUGHT THIS TO BE THE COLD TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, THIS WEEK, THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED ALL TOGETHER. THE STRUTS THAT KEEP THE GATE UP HAVE CEASED TO ...

Jun 1, 2007 Structure 52,900 mi

DURING THIS WINTER (2006-2007) WE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (PURCHASED IN AUG 2004) WOULDN'T OPEN UP ALL THE WAY. WE THOUGHT THIS TO BE THE COLD TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, THIS WEEK, THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED ALL TOGETHER. THE STRUTS THAT KEEP THE GATE UP HAVE CEASED TO ...

May 31, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

POWER LIFT GATE GAS STRUT FAILED. GATE HIT SPOUSE FROM BEHIND. LIFT GATE DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY. IT CURRENTLY DOES NOT WORK AT ALL PASSENGER SIDE GAS STRUT IS LEAKING FLUID. *TR

May 31, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

POWER LIFT GATE GAS STRUT FAILED. GATE HIT SPOUSE FROM BEHIND. LIFT GATE DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY. IT CURRENTLY DOES NOT WORK AT ALL PASSENGER SIDE GAS STRUT IS LEAKING FLUID. *TR

May 29, 2007 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD A TRANSMISSION HESITATION PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE DELAY CONSISTS OF A 2-3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE ACCELERATION KICKS IN. THIS OCCURS WHEN MERGING, TURNING OR ATTEMPTING TO SPEED UP TO AVOID COLLISIONS/OBJECTS. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER EVERY TIME WE BRING...

May 29, 2007 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD A TRANSMISSION HESITATION PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE DELAY CONSISTS OF A 2-3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE ACCELERATION KICKS IN. THIS OCCURS WHEN MERGING, TURNING OR ATTEMPTING TO SPEED UP TO AVOID COLLISIONS/OBJECTS. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER EVERY TIME WE BRING...

May 21, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

WE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FOR THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS BEGINNING TO GET HARD. SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEEING, THEN IT WOULD BECOME EASIER. I THOUGHT IT WAS A LACK OF POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SWITCHING FROM HARD-TO-TURN...

May 21, 2007 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FOR THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS BEGINNING TO GET HARD. SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEEING, THEN IT WOULD BECOME EASIER. I THOUGHT IT WAS A LACK OF POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SWITCHING FROM HARD-TO-TURN...

May 21, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

WE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FOR THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS BEGINNING TO GET HARD. SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEEING, THEN IT WOULD BECOME EASIER. I THOUGHT IT WAS A LACK OF POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SWITCHING FROM HARD-TO-TURN...

May 21, 2007 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FOR THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS BEGINNING TO GET HARD. SOMETIMES IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEEING, THEN IT WOULD BECOME EASIER. I THOUGHT IT WAS A LACK OF POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SWITCHING FROM HARD-TO-TURN...

May 18, 2007 Tires 8,000 mi

3 SETS OF RUN FLAT TIRES REPLACED ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN LESS THAN 36,000 MILES DUE TO OUT-OF-ROUND CONDITION. *AK

May 18, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

VEHICLE HESTITATES UPON ACCELERATION. *AK

May 18, 2007 Tires 8,000 mi

3 SETS OF RUN FLAT TIRES REPLACED ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA IN LESS THAN 36,000 MILES DUE TO OUT-OF-ROUND CONDITION. *AK

May 18, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

VEHICLE HESTITATES UPON ACCELERATION. *AK

May 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT OPENED THE VEHICLE'S REAR HATCH AND IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT. WHEN THE HATCH ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, THE ELECTRIC MOTOR KICKS IN FOR FIFTEEN SECONDS BEFORE IT CAN BE LIFTED UP AGAIN. THE HATCH MUST BE HELD OPEN BY SOMEONE OR PROPPED OPEN B...

May 16, 2007 Structure 59,000 mi

POWER LFITGATE WAS CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE FWD BECAUSE THE STRUTS SUPPORTING THE LFTGATE FAILED. *AK

May 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT OPENED THE VEHICLE'S REAR HATCH AND IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT. WHEN THE HATCH ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY, THE ELECTRIC MOTOR KICKS IN FOR FIFTEEN SECONDS BEFORE IT CAN BE LIFTED UP AGAIN. THE HATCH MUST BE HELD OPEN BY SOMEONE OR PROPPED OPEN B...

May 16, 2007 Structure 59,000 mi

POWER LFITGATE WAS CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE FWD BECAUSE THE STRUTS SUPPORTING THE LFTGATE FAILED. *AK

May 10, 2007 Visibility

A MONTH OR SO PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I TOOK THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR - IT WAS MAKING A POPPING SOUND. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT HURTING ANYTHING ,AND SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL ORDER THE PART ...

May 10, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

A MONTH OR SO PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I TOOK THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR - IT WAS MAKING A POPPING SOUND. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT HURTING ANYTHING ,AND SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL ORDER THE PART ...

May 10, 2007 Visibility

A MONTH OR SO PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I TOOK THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR - IT WAS MAKING A POPPING SOUND. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT HURTING ANYTHING ,AND SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL ORDER THE PART ...

May 10, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

A MONTH OR SO PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I TOOK THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR - IT WAS MAKING A POPPING SOUND. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT HURTING ANYTHING ,AND SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL ORDER THE PART ...

May 4, 2007 Structure

MY PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY BACK IN NOV 2006. I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS IT'S DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE/LATCH DEFECTIVE. IT STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED ALMOST AS IF IT IS GETTING CAUGHT. NOW THAT MY WIFE HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHE WAS INFORMED THAT...

May 4, 2007 Steering 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN, JAMS, AND FAILS TO TURN BACK TO THE CORRECT DRIVING POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS AN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, STEERING GEAR, AND A ST...

May 4, 2007 Structure

MY PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY BACK IN NOV 2006. I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT HAS IT'S DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE/LATCH DEFECTIVE. IT STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED ALMOST AS IF IT IS GETTING CAUGHT. NOW THAT MY WIFE HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHE WAS INFORMED THAT...

May 4, 2007 Steering 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN, JAMS, AND FAILS TO TURN BACK TO THE CORRECT DRIVING POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS AN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, STEERING GEAR, AND A ST...

May 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,680 mi

LIFTGATE HAZARD -- I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH MANUAL LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE STRUTS/SUPPORTS HAVE FAILED. I WAS HIT ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER, BUT WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. JB

May 3, 2007 Structure 60,000 mi

THE TWO LIFTGATE SUPPORT ARMS FAILED AND THE DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD. I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT, BUT HAD A KNOT ON MY HEAD. TOYOTA AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP REFUSED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THIS DOOR HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED BECAUSE IT IS EXPENSIVE ($520) AND SINCE THEY ARE CONTINUING TO USE THE SAME PARTS, THI...

May 3, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,680 mi

LIFTGATE HAZARD -- I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, WITH MANUAL LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE STRUTS/SUPPORTS HAVE FAILED. I WAS HIT ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER, BUT WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. JB

May 3, 2007 Structure 60,000 mi

THE TWO LIFTGATE SUPPORT ARMS FAILED AND THE DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD. I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT, BUT HAD A KNOT ON MY HEAD. TOYOTA AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP REFUSED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THIS DOOR HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED BECAUSE IT IS EXPENSIVE ($520) AND SINCE THEY ARE CONTINUING TO USE THE SAME PARTS, THI...

May 2, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TAILGATE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN DEFECT INVESTIGATION # EA06020 CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WAS THAT THE TAILGATE WAS NOT POWER OPERATED. WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS LIFTED IT FELL DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER STATED THAT TH...

May 2, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TAILGATE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN DEFECT INVESTIGATION # EA06020 CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WAS THAT THE TAILGATE WAS NOT POWER OPERATED. WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS LIFTED IT FELL DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER STATED THAT TH...

May 2, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TAILGATE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN DEFECT INVESTIGATION # EA06020 CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WAS THAT THE TAILGATE WAS NOT POWER OPERATED. WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS LIFTED IT FELL DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER STATED THAT TH...

May 2, 2007 Structure 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TAILGATE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN DEFECT INVESTIGATION # EA06020 CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WAS THAT THE TAILGATE WAS NOT POWER OPERATED. WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS LIFTED IT FELL DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER STATED THAT TH...

Apr 27, 2007 Structure 37,100 mi

RIGHT SIDE REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUT FAILED CAUSING THE HATCH TO SELF-CLOSE INSTANTANEOUSLY AFTER OPENING. I BEGAN TO LOAD GROCERIES AS THE HATCH OPENED AND THE HATCH CLOSING STARTLED ME TO JUMP INTO THE TRAFFIC LANE OF THE PARKING LOT. NO TRAFFIC. STRUT REPLACED AT DEALER AT MY COST. OLD PART RETAIN...

Apr 27, 2007 Structure 37,100 mi

RIGHT SIDE REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUT FAILED CAUSING THE HATCH TO SELF-CLOSE INSTANTANEOUSLY AFTER OPENING. I BEGAN TO LOAD GROCERIES AS THE HATCH OPENED AND THE HATCH CLOSING STARTLED ME TO JUMP INTO THE TRAFFIC LANE OF THE PARKING LOT. NO TRAFFIC. STRUT REPLACED AT DEALER AT MY COST. OLD PART RETAIN...

Apr 26, 2007 Seat Belts 7,800 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SINCE 7,000 I HAVE BEEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIX THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. IT BECOMES TWISTED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND UN-TANGLED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE TAKEN THE SEAT OUT TO REPAIR IT NUMEROUS TIMES. IT HAS H...

Apr 26, 2007 Seats 7,800 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SINCE 7,000 I HAVE BEEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIX THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. IT BECOMES TWISTED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND UN-TANGLED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE TAKEN THE SEAT OUT TO REPAIR IT NUMEROUS TIMES. IT HAS H...

Apr 26, 2007 Seat Belts 7,800 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SINCE 7,000 I HAVE BEEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIX THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. IT BECOMES TWISTED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND UN-TANGLED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE TAKEN THE SEAT OUT TO REPAIR IT NUMEROUS TIMES. IT HAS H...

Apr 26, 2007 Seats 7,800 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. SINCE 7,000 I HAVE BEEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIX THE MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT. IT BECOMES TWISTED AND UNABLE TO RETRACT PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND UN-TANGLED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE TAKEN THE SEAT OUT TO REPAIR IT NUMEROUS TIMES. IT HAS H...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 79,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULDN'T CLOSE THE FINAL 18 INCHES. I HAD TO BUNGY STRAP IT AND DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE BRACKETS WERE BENT AND MOTOR WAS NO GOOD. IT WOULD COST $1400 TO FIX IT. I TOLD THEM TO CUT THE CABLE OR JUST FIGURE A WAY T...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 79,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULDN'T CLOSE THE FINAL 18 INCHES. I HAD TO BUNGY STRAP IT AND DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE BRACKETS WERE BENT AND MOTOR WAS NO GOOD. IT WOULD COST $1400 TO FIX IT. I TOLD THEM TO CUT THE CABLE OR JUST FIGURE A WAY T...

Apr 20, 2007 Structure 65,300 mi

STRUTS ON LIFT GATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED SUDDENLY, MAKING LIFT GATE DANGEROUS, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES WHEN BEING USED TO MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. *JB

Apr 20, 2007 Tires 17,647 mi

I HAVE CONCERN WITH TIRES AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION . I HAD 15K SERVICE AT DEALER ON JULY 22, 2006 WITH 15,423 MILEAGE AND THEY SAID THE TIRE WEAR PATTERN FOR FOUR TIRES IS OK. ALSO DEALER ADJUSTED, INSPECTED AND ROTATED THE TIRES AT THAT TIME. BUT DURING 2,000 MILES DRIVES AFTER SERVICE...

Apr 20, 2007 Suspension 17,647 mi

I HAVE CONCERN WITH TIRES AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION . I HAD 15K SERVICE AT DEALER ON JULY 22, 2006 WITH 15,423 MILEAGE AND THEY SAID THE TIRE WEAR PATTERN FOR FOUR TIRES IS OK. ALSO DEALER ADJUSTED, INSPECTED AND ROTATED THE TIRES AT THAT TIME. BUT DURING 2,000 MILES DRIVES AFTER SERVICE...

Apr 20, 2007 Structure 65,300 mi

STRUTS ON LIFT GATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FAILED SUDDENLY, MAKING LIFT GATE DANGEROUS, AND CAUSING MINOR INJURIES WHEN BEING USED TO MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. *JB

Apr 20, 2007 Tires 17,647 mi

I HAVE CONCERN WITH TIRES AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION . I HAD 15K SERVICE AT DEALER ON JULY 22, 2006 WITH 15,423 MILEAGE AND THEY SAID THE TIRE WEAR PATTERN FOR FOUR TIRES IS OK. ALSO DEALER ADJUSTED, INSPECTED AND ROTATED THE TIRES AT THAT TIME. BUT DURING 2,000 MILES DRIVES AFTER SERVICE...

Apr 20, 2007 Suspension 17,647 mi

I HAVE CONCERN WITH TIRES AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION . I HAD 15K SERVICE AT DEALER ON JULY 22, 2006 WITH 15,423 MILEAGE AND THEY SAID THE TIRE WEAR PATTERN FOR FOUR TIRES IS OK. ALSO DEALER ADJUSTED, INSPECTED AND ROTATED THE TIRES AT THAT TIME. BUT DURING 2,000 MILES DRIVES AFTER SERVICE...

Apr 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH FAILURE MILEAGE OF 38,000 AND A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 69,000 MILES. TWO YEARS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT COMPLETELY SHUT, IT WOULD BE HALF LATCHED AND HALF UNLATCHED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY INFOR...

Apr 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH FAILURE MILEAGE OF 38,000 AND A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 69,000 MILES. TWO YEARS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT COMPLETELY SHUT, IT WOULD BE HALF LATCHED AND HALF UNLATCHED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY INFOR...

Apr 12, 2007 Structure 38,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, REAR LIFT GATE HOLD OPEN GAS STRUTS FAILED WITH REAR HATCH IN FULL OPEN POSITION CAUSING REAR HATCH TO SLAM SHUT NARROWLY MISSING MY WIFE. FAILURE MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY IF PERSON STRUCK BY FALLING DOOR. TOYOTA CONTACTED, VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY BY 6 MONTHS & 2500 MILES. NO AS...

Apr 12, 2007 Structure 38,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, REAR LIFT GATE HOLD OPEN GAS STRUTS FAILED WITH REAR HATCH IN FULL OPEN POSITION CAUSING REAR HATCH TO SLAM SHUT NARROWLY MISSING MY WIFE. FAILURE MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY IF PERSON STRUCK BY FALLING DOOR. TOYOTA CONTACTED, VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY BY 6 MONTHS & 2500 MILES. NO AS...

Apr 11, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS WILL OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Apr 11, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS WILL OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Apr 9, 2007 Structure 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED AND COMES CRASHING DOWN IF YOU DO NOT MANUALLY HOLD THE TAILGATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 54,000.*AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS WIFE HAD A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LIFTGATE HIT HER IN THE HE...

Apr 9, 2007 Structure 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED AND COMES CRASHING DOWN IF YOU DO NOT MANUALLY HOLD THE TAILGATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 54,000.*AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS WIFE HAD A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LIFTGATE HIT HER IN THE HE...

Mar 30, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS BIND AND FAIL TO HOLD UP TAILGATE. *JB

Mar 30, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS BIND AND FAIL TO HOLD UP TAILGATE. *JB

Mar 24, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE OF THE REAR HATCH SUPPORT MECHANISM ,MAKING THE HATCH EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RAISE, AND WHEN RELEASED CAUSES IT TO CRASH DOWN WITH GREAT FORCE ON TOP OF A PERSON THAT MAY BE UNDER IT.*AK

Mar 24, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

FAILURE OF THE REAR HATCH SUPPORT MECHANISM ,MAKING THE HATCH EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RAISE, AND WHEN RELEASED CAUSES IT TO CRASH DOWN WITH GREAT FORCE ON TOP OF A PERSON THAT MAY BE UNDER IT.*AK

Mar 21, 2007 Structure

TOYOATA SIENNA REAR POWER LIFTGATE ABRUPTLY REVERSES DIRECTIONS AND BEGINS TO CLOSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAS OPENED UP. LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN OPEN POSITION. IF LIFTGATE IS OPENED MANUALLY THE STRUTS PROVIDE NO LIFT ASSISTANCE OR SUPPORT - LIFTGATE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZA...

Mar 21, 2007 Structure

TOYOATA SIENNA REAR POWER LIFTGATE ABRUPTLY REVERSES DIRECTIONS AND BEGINS TO CLOSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAS OPENED UP. LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN IN OPEN POSITION. IF LIFTGATE IS OPENED MANUALLY THE STRUTS PROVIDE NO LIFT ASSISTANCE OR SUPPORT - LIFTGATE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZA...

Mar 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CAMER DOWN BY ITSELF. THE MOTORIZED HATCH WENT UP AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY CAME DOWN. I WAS GETTING ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK WHEN IT HIT THE TOP OF MY HEAD. IT KEPT CLOSING UNTIL I HIT THE REMOTE BUTTON , BUT AS SOON AS IT REACHED THE TOP,IT STARTED T...

Mar 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN CAMER DOWN BY ITSELF. THE MOTORIZED HATCH WENT UP AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY CAME DOWN. I WAS GETTING ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK WHEN IT HIT THE TOP OF MY HEAD. IT KEPT CLOSING UNTIL I HIT THE REMOTE BUTTON , BUT AS SOON AS IT REACHED THE TOP,IT STARTED T...

Mar 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WHEN ENGAGED THEY DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 73200.

Mar 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND AND WHEN ENGAGED THEY DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE. THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 73200.

Mar 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

HATCH ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN COMES DOWN BY ITSELF. IT IS THE LIMITED EDITION VERSION WITH MOTORIZED HATCH RAISING AND LOWERING. IT GOES UP AND THEN COMES DOWN BY ITSELF. I WAS STANDING UNDERNEATH AND IT STRUCK THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND GAVE ME A STIFF/SORE NECK. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENLY, NOT...

Mar 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

THE POWER LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 SIENNA CLOSES ON ITS OWN AFTER I OPEN IT. THE LIFTGATE HAS STRUCK ME ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO TOYOTA REPLACED THE GAS PISTONS BUT THE SITUATION HAS REOCCURED, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. TODAY, IT CLOSED ON ITS OWN THREE TIMES.

Mar 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 51,000 mi

HATCH ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN COMES DOWN BY ITSELF. IT IS THE LIMITED EDITION VERSION WITH MOTORIZED HATCH RAISING AND LOWERING. IT GOES UP AND THEN COMES DOWN BY ITSELF. I WAS STANDING UNDERNEATH AND IT STRUCK THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND GAVE ME A STIFF/SORE NECK. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENLY, NOT...

Mar 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

THE POWER LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 SIENNA CLOSES ON ITS OWN AFTER I OPEN IT. THE LIFTGATE HAS STRUCK ME ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO TOYOTA REPLACED THE GAS PISTONS BUT THE SITUATION HAS REOCCURED, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. TODAY, IT CLOSED ON ITS OWN THREE TIMES.

Mar 11, 2007 Structure

THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED. THE LIFTGATE (MANUAL, NOT POWER) SLAMMED DOWN WITH NO WARNING WHILE I WAS PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK. IF I HAD BEEN IN THE WAY, I COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN INJURED. IF EITHER OF MY CHILDREN HAD BEEN HELPING ME, THEY CERTAINLY WOULD HAVE...

Mar 11, 2007 Structure

THE LIFTGATE STRUTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN FAILED. THE LIFTGATE (MANUAL, NOT POWER) SLAMMED DOWN WITH NO WARNING WHILE I WAS PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK. IF I HAD BEEN IN THE WAY, I COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN INJURED. IF EITHER OF MY CHILDREN HAD BEEN HELPING ME, THEY CERTAINLY WOULD HAVE...

Mar 9, 2007 Structure 32,000 mi

BACK DOOR (GATE) STARTED TO FALL DOWN AT COLDER TEMPERATURES (APPROX. 50 F). AFTER COUPLE OF MONTH THE GATE DOESN'T STAY UP ANYMORE. IT JUST FALLS DOWN. ALSO, WHITISH SPOTS STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD IN THE AREA WHERE THERE IS AN AIRBAG IS LOCATED. *JB

Mar 9, 2007 Structure 32,000 mi

BACK DOOR (GATE) STARTED TO FALL DOWN AT COLDER TEMPERATURES (APPROX. 50 F). AFTER COUPLE OF MONTH THE GATE DOESN'T STAY UP ANYMORE. IT JUST FALLS DOWN. ALSO, WHITISH SPOTS STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD IN THE AREA WHERE THERE IS AN AIRBAG IS LOCATED. *JB

Mar 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (WITH 30600 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 30 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A SECOND VEHICLE , T-BONED, ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, PUSHING THE OTHER VEHICLE OUT OF THE WAY AND CONTINUING DOWN THE STREET. THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED GOING DOW...

Mar 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA (WITH 30600 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 30 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A SECOND VEHICLE , T-BONED, ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, PUSHING THE OTHER VEHICLE OUT OF THE WAY AND CONTINUING DOWN THE STREET. THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED GOING DOW...

Mar 5, 2007 Seat Belts 21,890 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES FAILS TO RETRACT. WHEN I PULLED THE BELT OUT, IT STAYED OUT AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. I INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND NO INTERFERENCE. THIS HAPPENED ON A SAT. I DROVE THE VEHICLE SAT. AND SUN WITH A FAULTY BELT. I CALLED THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPT. TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM...

Mar 5, 2007 Seat Belts 21,890 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES FAILS TO RETRACT. WHEN I PULLED THE BELT OUT, IT STAYED OUT AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. I INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND NO INTERFERENCE. THIS HAPPENED ON A SAT. I DROVE THE VEHICLE SAT. AND SUN WITH A FAULTY BELT. I CALLED THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPT. TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM...

Mar 3, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS FAIL CAUSING INJURY TO HEAD WHEN DOOR IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. LIFT GATE DOES NOT OPEN TO THE FULL POSITION AND THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE DURING TIME. IF THE PERSON OPENING IS NOT AWARE THAT THE CLEARANCE IS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE SHARP EDGE OF THE DOOR CAN HIT USER IN THE FOREHEAD...

Mar 3, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS FAIL CAUSING INJURY TO HEAD WHEN DOOR IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. LIFT GATE DOES NOT OPEN TO THE FULL POSITION AND THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE DURING TIME. IF THE PERSON OPENING IS NOT AWARE THAT THE CLEARANCE IS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE SHARP EDGE OF THE DOOR CAN HIT USER IN THE FOREHEAD...

Feb 28, 2007 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING FAILURE: INTERMITTENT VSC ACTIVATION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS FAILURE WAS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VSC LIGHT AND AN...

Feb 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING FAILURE: INTERMITTENT VSC ACTIVATION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS FAILURE WAS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VSC LIGHT AND AN...

Feb 28, 2007 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING FAILURE: INTERMITTENT VSC ACTIVATION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS FAILURE WAS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VSC LIGHT AND AN...

Feb 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING FAILURE: INTERMITTENT VSC ACTIVATION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS FAILURE WAS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VSC LIGHT AND AN...

Feb 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY 2004 SIENNA VAN UNCONTROLLABLY ACCELERATED AND SMASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB

Feb 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY 2004 SIENNA VAN UNCONTROLLABLY ACCELERATED AND SMASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB

Feb 22, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 28,200 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS THE GATE WILL RISE TO THE TOP AND IMMEDIATELY COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN UPDATED DOOR STAY REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE IN JANUAR 2006 UNDER WARRANTY....

Feb 22, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 28,200 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS THE GATE WILL RISE TO THE TOP AND IMMEDIATELY COME DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN UPDATED DOOR STAY REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE IN JANUAR 2006 UNDER WARRANTY....

Feb 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VAN WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND HIT CAR BEHIND, QUICKLY PUT IT ON DRIVE AND W/OUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR, IT SURGED FORWARD. LUCKILY THERE WERE BOXES BETWEEN THE VAN AND THE WALL. BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA, SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VAN AND THAT THE WARRANTY WONT COVE...

Feb 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VAN WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND HIT CAR BEHIND, QUICKLY PUT IT ON DRIVE AND W/OUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR, IT SURGED FORWARD. LUCKILY THERE WERE BOXES BETWEEN THE VAN AND THE WALL. BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA, SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VAN AND THAT THE WARRANTY WONT COVE...

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL GUMMING. *NM

Feb 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL GUMMING. *NM

Feb 8, 2007 Steering

VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. MUCH FORCE IS REQUIRED TO TURN WHEELS AND CORNERING IS VERY "JERKY". THE DEALER ADVISES A NEW STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED. THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED WARRANTY WORK. I CAN NOT FATHOM HOW MALFUNCTIONING OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLE AFTER THREE YEARS ...

Feb 8, 2007 Steering

VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. MUCH FORCE IS REQUIRED TO TURN WHEELS AND CORNERING IS VERY "JERKY". THE DEALER ADVISES A NEW STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED. THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED WARRANTY WORK. I CAN NOT FATHOM HOW MALFUNCTIONING OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLE AFTER THREE YEARS ...

Feb 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE TWO SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA KEEP FREEZING SHUT IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE DOORS BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. DEALERS NEXT SUGGESTION IS TO REPLACE THE CABLES IN THE DOOR FOR $700/DOOR BUT CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. MY TWO CHILDREN HAVE TO ENTER ...

Feb 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE TWO SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA KEEP FREEZING SHUT IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE DOORS BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. DEALERS NEXT SUGGESTION IS TO REPLACE THE CABLES IN THE DOOR FOR $700/DOOR BUT CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. MY TWO CHILDREN HAVE TO ENTER ...

Feb 5, 2007 Tires

THREE TIRE FAILURES DUE TO SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRES FAILED DUNLOP TIRES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TOYOTA RESPONSE: TOO BAD, NOT OUR PROBLEM. LOCAL DEALER DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH TIRE REP. *NM

Feb 5, 2007 Tires

THREE TIRE FAILURES DUE TO SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRES FAILED DUNLOP TIRES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TOYOTA RESPONSE: TOO BAD, NOT OUR PROBLEM. LOCAL DEALER DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH TIRE REP. *NM

Jan 31, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Equipment 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Structure 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 31, 2007 Equipment 89,000 mi

IN DECEMBER, 2006, MY TAILGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN, INJURING MY WIFE. TOYOTA REPLACED THE REAR STAYS (STRUTS) UNDER WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF SOME BRACKETS. AT FIRST EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLDER (BELOW 20F), THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN ON ITS OWN UNLESS OPEN...

Jan 26, 2007 Structure 28,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE REAR DOOR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USED. THE CONTACT WOULD PUSH THE KEY FOB TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEY WOULD CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR NORMALLY H...

Jan 26, 2007 Electrical System 28,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE REAR DOOR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USED. THE CONTACT WOULD PUSH THE KEY FOB TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEY WOULD CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR NORMALLY H...

Jan 26, 2007 Structure 28,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE REAR DOOR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USED. THE CONTACT WOULD PUSH THE KEY FOB TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEY WOULD CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR NORMALLY H...

Jan 26, 2007 Electrical System 28,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE REAR DOOR LIFTGATE DID NOT STAY OPEN WHEN USED. THE CONTACT WOULD PUSH THE KEY FOB TO OPEN THE AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEY WOULD CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DOOR NORMALLY H...

Jan 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE REAR LIFT GATE LOST ITS FULL UP POSITION AND RAPIDLY CAME DOWN. THE POWER CLOSE FUNCTION KICKED IN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO PUSH BACK TO KEEP IT FROM CRUSHING ME. THE PRESSURE SENSOR DID NOT SEEM TO FUNCTION. THE REAR LIFT GATE IS CURRENTLY USELESS BUT POSES A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WITH KIDS IN OUR...

Jan 20, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

THE REAR LIFT GATE LOST ITS FULL UP POSITION AND RAPIDLY CAME DOWN. THE POWER CLOSE FUNCTION KICKED IN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO PUSH BACK TO KEEP IT FROM CRUSHING ME. THE PRESSURE SENSOR DID NOT SEEM TO FUNCTION. THE REAR LIFT GATE IS CURRENTLY USELESS BUT POSES A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN WITH KIDS IN OUR...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 38,277 mi

IN DECEMBER WE TOOK OUR 2004 SIENNA IN BECAUSE THE REAR LIFTGATE BEGAN CLOSING ON US EXPECTEDLY. WE HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND FEAR THEY WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I SEE THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS EXACT PROBLEM. BOTH TOYOTA CORPORATE & THE DEALERSHIP HAVE REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE ...

Jan 17, 2007 Electrical System 40,000 mi

AUTO POWERED REAR DOOR; WHEN POWERED OPENED WILL OPEN ALL THE WAY AND A FEW SECONDS LATER SUDDENLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH STUDDERING PROBLEM. I WAS INJURED (BRUISED) IN THE HEAD DUE THE DOOR HITTING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

AUTO POWERED REAR DOOR; WHEN POWERED OPENED WILL OPEN ALL THE WAY AND A FEW SECONDS LATER SUDDENLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH STUDDERING PROBLEM. I WAS INJURED (BRUISED) IN THE HEAD DUE THE DOOR HITTING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY,AND THE LIFTGATE WAS OPENED, THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CLOSED HITTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD AND THE BACK OF THE SHOULDER, CAUSING HIS KNEE TO HIT THE BACK FENDER. THE IMPACT OF THE LIFTGATE KNOCKED THE CONTACT H...

Jan 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA 2004 LE SIENNA. DRIVING ON STRAIGHT, DRY, ROAD ABOUT 30-40 MPH. VSC SUDDENLY LIGHT TURNED ON UNEXPECTEDLY, FOLLOWED BY LOUD BEEPING NOISE. VAN APPEARED TO HESITATE. CAN'T GO MORE THAN 40 MPH. I WAS GLAD THAT THERE WAS NO CAR BEHIDE ME OTHERWISE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. VAN WA...

Jan 17, 2007 Power Train

TOYOTA 2004 LE SIENNA. DRIVING ON STRAIGHT, DRY, ROAD ABOUT 30-40 MPH. VSC SUDDENLY LIGHT TURNED ON UNEXPECTEDLY, FOLLOWED BY LOUD BEEPING NOISE. VAN APPEARED TO HESITATE. CAN'T GO MORE THAN 40 MPH. I WAS GLAD THAT THERE WAS NO CAR BEHIDE ME OTHERWISE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. VAN WA...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 38,277 mi

IN DECEMBER WE TOOK OUR 2004 SIENNA IN BECAUSE THE REAR LIFTGATE BEGAN CLOSING ON US EXPECTEDLY. WE HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND FEAR THEY WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I SEE THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS EXACT PROBLEM. BOTH TOYOTA CORPORATE & THE DEALERSHIP HAVE REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE ...

Jan 17, 2007 Electrical System 40,000 mi

AUTO POWERED REAR DOOR; WHEN POWERED OPENED WILL OPEN ALL THE WAY AND A FEW SECONDS LATER SUDDENLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH STUDDERING PROBLEM. I WAS INJURED (BRUISED) IN THE HEAD DUE THE DOOR HITTING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 40,000 mi

AUTO POWERED REAR DOOR; WHEN POWERED OPENED WILL OPEN ALL THE WAY AND A FEW SECONDS LATER SUDDENLY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER TOYOTA FIXED THE HATCH STUDDERING PROBLEM. I WAS INJURED (BRUISED) IN THE HEAD DUE THE DOOR HITTING ...

Jan 17, 2007 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY,AND THE LIFTGATE WAS OPENED, THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CLOSED HITTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD AND THE BACK OF THE SHOULDER, CAUSING HIS KNEE TO HIT THE BACK FENDER. THE IMPACT OF THE LIFTGATE KNOCKED THE CONTACT H...

Jan 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA 2004 LE SIENNA. DRIVING ON STRAIGHT, DRY, ROAD ABOUT 30-40 MPH. VSC SUDDENLY LIGHT TURNED ON UNEXPECTEDLY, FOLLOWED BY LOUD BEEPING NOISE. VAN APPEARED TO HESITATE. CAN'T GO MORE THAN 40 MPH. I WAS GLAD THAT THERE WAS NO CAR BEHIDE ME OTHERWISE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. VAN WA...

Jan 17, 2007 Power Train

TOYOTA 2004 LE SIENNA. DRIVING ON STRAIGHT, DRY, ROAD ABOUT 30-40 MPH. VSC SUDDENLY LIGHT TURNED ON UNEXPECTEDLY, FOLLOWED BY LOUD BEEPING NOISE. VAN APPEARED TO HESITATE. CAN'T GO MORE THAN 40 MPH. I WAS GLAD THAT THERE WAS NO CAR BEHIDE ME OTHERWISE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. VAN WA...

Jan 16, 2007 Structure 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PURCHASED NEW, FROM THE PALMER'S AIRPORT TOYOTA IN MOBILE, AL. IN LATE 05, THE BACK HATCH LIFT STRUTS STARTED FAILING. FIRST IT OPENED SLUGGISHLY, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT SPONTANEOUSLY. THESE FOLLOWING ARE THE 5 INCIDENTS OCCURRING BETWEEN DEC. 05 - JAN. 07: HATCH CAME ...

Jan 16, 2007 Structure 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, PURCHASED NEW, FROM THE PALMER'S AIRPORT TOYOTA IN MOBILE, AL. IN LATE 05, THE BACK HATCH LIFT STRUTS STARTED FAILING. FIRST IT OPENED SLUGGISHLY, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT SPONTANEOUSLY. THESE FOLLOWING ARE THE 5 INCIDENTS OCCURRING BETWEEN DEC. 05 - JAN. 07: HATCH CAME ...

Jan 12, 2007 Structure 78,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN POWER LIFT GATE CLOSES IN AN UNCOMMANDED MANNER. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND MY WIFE WHILE LOADING ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. I FEAR THAT IT IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE IF MY WIFE OR CHILD WOULD HAPPEN TO BE UNDER THERE AND NOT MOVE OUT OF THE WAY ...

Jan 12, 2007 Structure 78,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN POWER LIFT GATE CLOSES IN AN UNCOMMANDED MANNER. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH SEVERAL TIMES WITH MYSELF AND MY WIFE WHILE LOADING ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. I FEAR THAT IT IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE IF MY WIFE OR CHILD WOULD HAPPEN TO BE UNDER THERE AND NOT MOVE OUT OF THE WAY ...

Jan 10, 2007 Equipment 28,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN IN DEC. 2005 AS A USED VEHICLE WITH 28,000 MILE AND MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT. RIGHT FROM DAY ONE WE NOTICED THAT NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT COSTS NEARLY $2,000 DIDN'T WORK AS EXPECTED. IT TENDS GO OFF COURSE BY SEVERAL AND SOMETIMES BY AS MUCH 30-40 MILE...

Jan 10, 2007 Equipment 28,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN IN DEC. 2005 AS A USED VEHICLE WITH 28,000 MILE AND MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT. RIGHT FROM DAY ONE WE NOTICED THAT NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT COSTS NEARLY $2,000 DIDN'T WORK AS EXPECTED. IT TENDS GO OFF COURSE BY SEVERAL AND SOMETIMES BY AS MUCH 30-40 MILE...

Jan 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 22,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ARE DANGEROUS. SEVERAL TIMES, WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHT INCLINE, DOOR WILL CLOSE BY ITSELF AND HAS CLOSED ON MYSELF AND FAMILY. THE DOOR IS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED TO POP BACK OPEN WHEN IT FEELS RESISTANCE BUT HAS SQUEEZED ME SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE MY FIVE-YEAR-OLD WAS GETTING OUT OF ...

Jan 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 22,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ARE DANGEROUS. SEVERAL TIMES, WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHT INCLINE, DOOR WILL CLOSE BY ITSELF AND HAS CLOSED ON MYSELF AND FAMILY. THE DOOR IS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED TO POP BACK OPEN WHEN IT FEELS RESISTANCE BUT HAS SQUEEZED ME SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE MY FIVE-YEAR-OLD WAS GETTING OUT OF ...

Jan 3, 2007 Structure 36,830 mi

LIFTGATE CLOSES UNEXPECTED WITHOUT ANY INPUT AFTER BEING OPENED. IT HAS CLOSED ON MY WIFE'S HEAD, MY 4 YR OLD, THE BAGGER AT THE GROCERY STORE, AND MYSELF. MY 4 YR OLD HAD A BRUISE ON HER HEAD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. IT WAS JUST ONCE IN A WHILE AT FIRST, BUT NOW IT WON'T STAY OP...

Jan 3, 2007 Structure 36,830 mi

LIFTGATE CLOSES UNEXPECTED WITHOUT ANY INPUT AFTER BEING OPENED. IT HAS CLOSED ON MY WIFE'S HEAD, MY 4 YR OLD, THE BAGGER AT THE GROCERY STORE, AND MYSELF. MY 4 YR OLD HAD A BRUISE ON HER HEAD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. IT WAS JUST ONCE IN A WHILE AT FIRST, BUT NOW IT WON'T STAY OP...

Dec 28, 2006 Structure 46,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIFT-GATE STRUTS ON THE REAR HATCH FAILED. BOTH STRUTS LEAKED, THEN COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING THE LIFT GATE TO FALL. LIFT GATE NO LONGER STAYS OPEN, BUT COMPLETELY DROPS. *JB

Dec 28, 2006 Structure 46,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIFT-GATE STRUTS ON THE REAR HATCH FAILED. BOTH STRUTS LEAKED, THEN COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING THE LIFT GATE TO FALL. LIFT GATE NO LONGER STAYS OPEN, BUT COMPLETELY DROPS. *JB

Dec 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. VEHICLE 'SURGES' AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED IN THIS SECTION, MY SIENNA HAS A ROUGH TRANSMISSION, TIRES OCCASIONALLY SPIN OUT WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A PARKING LOT, TOLL BOOTH, ETC. REPEATED TRIPS TO DEAL...

Dec 26, 2006 Power Train 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. VEHICLE 'SURGES' AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED IN THIS SECTION, MY SIENNA HAS A ROUGH TRANSMISSION, TIRES OCCASIONALLY SPIN OUT WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A PARKING LOT, TOLL BOOTH, ETC. REPEATED TRIPS TO DEAL...

Dec 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. VEHICLE 'SURGES' AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED IN THIS SECTION, MY SIENNA HAS A ROUGH TRANSMISSION, TIRES OCCASIONALLY SPIN OUT WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A PARKING LOT, TOLL BOOTH, ETC. REPEATED TRIPS TO DEAL...

Dec 26, 2006 Power Train 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. VEHICLE 'SURGES' AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS NOTED IN THIS SECTION, MY SIENNA HAS A ROUGH TRANSMISSION, TIRES OCCASIONALLY SPIN OUT WITH NORMAL ACCELERATION FROM A PARKING LOT, TOLL BOOTH, ETC. REPEATED TRIPS TO DEAL...

Dec 23, 2006 Structure 36,500 mi

THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CLOSES UNINTENTIONALLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT HAS TRAPPED ME SEVERAL TIMES NOW. I HAVE TO USE THE KEY (IN MY HAND OR POCKET) TO GET IT TO REOPEN. IT CLOSES SILENTLY SO THAT YOU DON'T KNOW THAT IT IS HAPPENING UNTI...

Dec 23, 2006 Structure 36,500 mi

THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CLOSES UNINTENTIONALLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS PROBLEM STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT HAS TRAPPED ME SEVERAL TIMES NOW. I HAVE TO USE THE KEY (IN MY HAND OR POCKET) TO GET IT TO REOPEN. IT CLOSES SILENTLY SO THAT YOU DON'T KNOW THAT IT IS HAPPENING UNTI...

Dec 18, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 47,150 mi

1. NOTHING 2. HATCH WOULD NOT STAY UP/ FELL DOWN ON PERSON TRYING TO PUT STUFF IN HATCH 3. DEALERSHIP IS ORDERING PART. *JB

Dec 18, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 47,150 mi

1. NOTHING 2. HATCH WOULD NOT STAY UP/ FELL DOWN ON PERSON TRYING TO PUT STUFF IN HATCH 3. DEALERSHIP IS ORDERING PART. *JB

Dec 15, 2006 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SEATBELT BUCKLE DID NOT STAY LATCHED. THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SEATBELT WAS DEPRESSED A COUPLE TIMES, AND THEN THE BUCKLE LATCHED. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, THE SEATBELT NO LONGER STAYED LATCHED AT ALL. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE CLICK WHEN THE BUCKLE WAS FORCEFULLY...

Dec 15, 2006 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SEATBELT BUCKLE DID NOT STAY LATCHED. THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SEATBELT WAS DEPRESSED A COUPLE TIMES, AND THEN THE BUCKLE LATCHED. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, THE SEATBELT NO LONGER STAYED LATCHED AT ALL. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE CLICK WHEN THE BUCKLE WAS FORCEFULLY...

Dec 7, 2006 Equipment

I THINK MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE HAS A PROBLEM, I CAN NOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. IT'S EITHER TOO TOO HOT OR TOO TOO COLD. IT DOES IT BY ITSELF. IN THE MORNING WHEN I START THE CAR I USUALLY SET THE TEMPERATURE FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR ALL THE WAY TO HOT POSITION. AFTER 15 OR 20 MINUTES WHEN I STAR...

Dec 7, 2006 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY THE BACK LIFT DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY. SO FAR, NO ONE HAD BEEN INJURED BY THE CLOSING DOOR, BUT WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF VERY CLOSE CALLS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ONLY THE DOOR HAS BEEN RAISED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AND MOST OFTEN ON COOL WET DAYS.....

Dec 7, 2006 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY THE BACK LIFT DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY. SO FAR, NO ONE HAD BEEN INJURED BY THE CLOSING DOOR, BUT WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF VERY CLOSE CALLS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ONLY THE DOOR HAS BEEN RAISED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AND MOST OFTEN ON COOL WET DAYS.....

Dec 7, 2006 Equipment

I THINK MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE HAS A PROBLEM, I CAN NOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. IT'S EITHER TOO TOO HOT OR TOO TOO COLD. IT DOES IT BY ITSELF. IN THE MORNING WHEN I START THE CAR I USUALLY SET THE TEMPERATURE FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR ALL THE WAY TO HOT POSITION. AFTER 15 OR 20 MINUTES WHEN I STAR...

Dec 7, 2006 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY THE BACK LIFT DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY. SO FAR, NO ONE HAD BEEN INJURED BY THE CLOSING DOOR, BUT WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF VERY CLOSE CALLS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ONLY THE DOOR HAS BEEN RAISED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AND MOST OFTEN ON COOL WET DAYS.....

Dec 7, 2006 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY THE BACK LIFT DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MINIVAN CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY. SO FAR, NO ONE HAD BEEN INJURED BY THE CLOSING DOOR, BUT WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF VERY CLOSE CALLS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ONLY THE DOOR HAS BEEN RAISED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AND MOST OFTEN ON COOL WET DAYS.....

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 WITH POWER LIFT GATE. OPENED THE LIFT GATE ON THE VAN WE JUST PURCHASED AND THE LIFT GATE STARTED TO COME BACK DOWN HITTING MY WIFE IN THE HEAD WHILE SHE WAS TRYING TO LOAD SOMETHING INTO THE VAN. *NM

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 56,000 mi

THE POWER LIFT GATE HAS TWICE REVERSED OPERATION FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE SECOND TIME, MY WIFE WAS ABOUT TO WALK UNDER IT AND ENDED UP HITTING HER HEAD RATHER HARD ON IT. THE VAN IS ALMOST 3 YEARS OLD. IT IS CUR...

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 WITH POWER LIFT GATE. OPENED THE LIFT GATE ON THE VAN WE JUST PURCHASED AND THE LIFT GATE STARTED TO COME BACK DOWN HITTING MY WIFE IN THE HEAD WHILE SHE WAS TRYING TO LOAD SOMETHING INTO THE VAN. *NM

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 56,000 mi

THE POWER LIFT GATE HAS TWICE REVERSED OPERATION FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE SECOND TIME, MY WIFE WAS ABOUT TO WALK UNDER IT AND ENDED UP HITTING HER HEAD RATHER HARD ON IT. THE VAN IS ALMOST 3 YEARS OLD. IT IS CUR...

Nov 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR AT VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS ON NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO UPON EXAMINATION DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILED. THE DEALER ALS...

Nov 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR AT VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS ON NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING ENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO UPON EXAMINATION DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILED. THE DEALER ALS...

Nov 27, 2006 Structure 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE LIFTGATE WAS OPENED BUT THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CLOSED HITTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD AND THE BACK OF THE SHOULDER. THE IMPACT OF THE LIFTGATE KNOCKED THE CONTACT HALFWAY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS...

Nov 27, 2006 Structure 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE LIFTGATE WAS OPENED BUT THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CLOSED HITTING THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD AND THE BACK OF THE SHOULDER. THE IMPACT OF THE LIFTGATE KNOCKED THE CONTACT HALFWAY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS...

Nov 25, 2006 Tires 24,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RUN FLAT TIRES, MADE BY DUNLOP HAVE WORN OUT AT 24,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 25, 2006 Tires 24,000 mi

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RUN FLAT TIRES, MADE BY DUNLOP HAVE WORN OUT AT 24,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Structure 42,900 mi

WHILE LOADING GROCERIES, I OPENED THE LIFTGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND IT SLAMMED SHUT. APPARENTLY THE LIFTGATE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD. *NM

Nov 21, 2006 Structure 42,900 mi

WHILE LOADING GROCERIES, I OPENED THE LIFTGATE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND IT SLAMMED SHUT. APPARENTLY THE LIFTGATE STRUTS HAVE GONE BAD. *NM

Nov 20, 2006 Structure 24,700 mi

REAR POWER HATCH CAME DOWN ON MY BACK 2 TIMES ABOUT AN 1 HOUR APART. ABOUT A MONTH AGO THEY REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE HATCH CAME DOWN ON A CAR WASH ATTENDANT. *NM

Nov 20, 2006 Structure 24,700 mi

REAR POWER HATCH CAME DOWN ON MY BACK 2 TIMES ABOUT AN 1 HOUR APART. ABOUT A MONTH AGO THEY REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE HATCH CAME DOWN ON A CAR WASH ATTENDANT. *NM

Nov 17, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE MALFUNCTIONED ON A WORSENING BASIS AND ALMOST CLOSED ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR SUPPORT DEVICE OF THE LIFTGATE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VEHICLE...

Nov 17, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE MALFUNCTIONED ON A WORSENING BASIS AND ALMOST CLOSED ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR SUPPORT DEVICE OF THE LIFTGATE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VEHICLE...

Nov 14, 2006 Electronic Stability Control 20,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT AND ALARM CAME ON. THE LIGHT WENT OFF, AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED A SECOND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE COMPUTER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Nov 14, 2006 Electronic Stability Control 20,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT AND ALARM CAME ON. THE LIGHT WENT OFF, AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED A SECOND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE COMPUTER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Nov 6, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE OWNERS MANUAL OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA INDICATES THAT THERE IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT TURNS OFF THE LIGHTS AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IF THE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN. HOWEVER, IT DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY, AND MY BATTERY HAS BEEN DRAINED NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB

Nov 6, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE OWNERS MANUAL OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA INDICATES THAT THERE IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT TURNS OFF THE LIGHTS AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IF THE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN. HOWEVER, IT DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY, AND MY BATTERY HAS BEEN DRAINED NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB

Oct 26, 2006 Structure 6,500 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE - THE DOOR OPENS FULLY THEN CLOSES IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX IT THREE TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. *NM

Oct 26, 2006 Structure 6,500 mi

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE - THE DOOR OPENS FULLY THEN CLOSES IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX IT THREE TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

1. OPENED REAR DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. 2. THE HYDRAULIC STRUTS FAILED AND DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD. NO SEVERE INJURY. 3. AT THIS POINT, I'M LOOKING TO REPLACE THE STRUTS BUT THE COST IS ABOUT $450. *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

1. OPENED REAR DOOR ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. 2. THE HYDRAULIC STRUTS FAILED AND DOOR FELL ON MY HEAD. NO SEVERE INJURY. 3. AT THIS POINT, I'M LOOKING TO REPLACE THE STRUTS BUT THE COST IS ABOUT $450. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 SIENNA AWD SHOW EXCESSIVE, UNEVEN WEAR ON OUTER TREADS AS COMPARED TO INNER TREADS ON FRONT TIRES. TOYOTA HAS A CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPLACE RUN FLAT TIRES WITH UNEVEN WEAR ON AWD MODELS BUT THE PROGRAM IS TOO RESTRICTIVE. MY VEHICLE SHOWED THIS WEAR AFTER 20000 MI...

Oct 17, 2006 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 SIENNA AWD SHOW EXCESSIVE, UNEVEN WEAR ON OUTER TREADS AS COMPARED TO INNER TREADS ON FRONT TIRES. TOYOTA HAS A CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPLACE RUN FLAT TIRES WITH UNEVEN WEAR ON AWD MODELS BUT THE PROGRAM IS TOO RESTRICTIVE. MY VEHICLE SHOWED THIS WEAR AFTER 20000 MI...

Oct 16, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AT TIMES, WE CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE AND OTHER TIMES, WE CAN. ALSO, WE RECENTLY CLOSED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CABLE BROKE SO THAT WE NOW HAVE TO ...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AT TIMES, WE CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE AND OTHER TIMES, WE CAN. ALSO, WE RECENTLY CLOSED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CABLE BROKE SO THAT WE NOW HAVE TO ...

Oct 16, 2006 Structure 53,800 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS FAILED ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, CAUSING REAR HATCH TO SLAM SHUT. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AT TIMES, WE CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE AND OTHER TIMES, WE CAN. ALSO, WE RECENTLY CLOSED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CABLE BROKE SO THAT WE NOW HAVE TO ...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AT TIMES, WE CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE AND OTHER TIMES, WE CAN. ALSO, WE RECENTLY CLOSED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTOMATIC BUTTON AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CABLE BROKE SO THAT WE NOW HAVE TO ...

Oct 16, 2006 Structure 53,800 mi

REAR HATCH STRUTS FAILED ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, CAUSING REAR HATCH TO SLAM SHUT. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Structure 35,007 mi

STRUTS ON TAILGATE FAILED TO KEEP DOOR OPEN. *JB

Oct 12, 2006 Structure 35,007 mi

STRUTS ON TAILGATE FAILED TO KEEP DOOR OPEN. *JB

Oct 10, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE "SLIPPED", FAILED AND CAME DOWN ON THE OWNER. BECAUSE IT WAS SET FOR AUTO CLOSURE, IT CAME DOWN WITH A MECHANICAL FORCE BEHIND IT. I HAD TO DISABLE THE AUTO CLOSURE BECAUSE OF THIS AND THEN IT JUST CAME CRASHING DOWN BY GRAVITY. IT WOULD START TO SLIP SLOWLY SO YOU DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS...

Oct 10, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE "SLIPPED", FAILED AND CAME DOWN ON THE OWNER. BECAUSE IT WAS SET FOR AUTO CLOSURE, IT CAME DOWN WITH A MECHANICAL FORCE BEHIND IT. I HAD TO DISABLE THE AUTO CLOSURE BECAUSE OF THIS AND THEN IT JUST CAME CRASHING DOWN BY GRAVITY. IT WOULD START TO SLIP SLOWLY SO YOU DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS...

Oct 3, 2006 Structure

MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAD HER HAND CAUGHT AND HELD IN THE TRAILING EDGE (REAR EDGE) OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LX WE REVERSED THE DOOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT SHE WAS HELD FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS WITH THE DOOR TOTALLY CLOSED OVER HER MID PALM. THIS LED TO A CUT OVER THE PAL...

Oct 3, 2006 Structure

MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAD HER HAND CAUGHT AND HELD IN THE TRAILING EDGE (REAR EDGE) OF THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LX WE REVERSED THE DOOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT SHE WAS HELD FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS WITH THE DOOR TOTALLY CLOSED OVER HER MID PALM. THIS LED TO A CUT OVER THE PAL...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System 3,724 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN ACCELERATION WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ENGINE WARNING SIGNAL ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM HAD REOCCURED FREQUENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT IN NINE TIMES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN T...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,724 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN ACCELERATION WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ENGINE WARNING SIGNAL ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM HAD REOCCURED FREQUENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT IN NINE TIMES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN T...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System 3,724 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN ACCELERATION WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ENGINE WARNING SIGNAL ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM HAD REOCCURED FREQUENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT IN NINE TIMES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN T...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,724 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN ACCELERATION WAS ATTEMPTED. THE ENGINE WARNING SIGNAL ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM HAD REOCCURED FREQUENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT IN NINE TIMES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN T...

Sep 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 39,500 mi

THE LIFT GATE OF THE BACK OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FELL PREMATURELY WHILE I WAS LOADING IN THE REAR TRUNK. *NM

Sep 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 39,500 mi

THE LIFT GATE OF THE BACK OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 FELL PREMATURELY WHILE I WAS LOADING IN THE REAR TRUNK. *NM

Sep 25, 2006 Tires 19,000 mi

A NAIL PUNCTURED THE PASSENGER FRONT RUN-FLAT TIRE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. TIRE THEN UNKNOWINGLY DRIVEN ROUGHLY 100 MILES AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO COVER ANY DA...

Sep 25, 2006 Tires 19,000 mi

A NAIL PUNCTURED THE PASSENGER FRONT RUN-FLAT TIRE ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. TIRE THEN UNKNOWINGLY DRIVEN ROUGHLY 100 MILES AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO COVER ANY DA...

Sep 22, 2006 Structure 11,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE HATCH DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING AND CONTINUING TO CLOSE WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH MY BACK. I WROTE TO MY DEALER (SLOANE TOYOTA IN GLENSIDE, PA) ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN MARCH 2005 (I HAVE COPIED THE TEXT OF THAT MESSAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS COMPL...

Sep 22, 2006 Structure 11,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE HATCH DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING AND CONTINUING TO CLOSE WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH MY BACK. I WROTE TO MY DEALER (SLOANE TOYOTA IN GLENSIDE, PA) ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN MARCH 2005 (I HAVE COPIED THE TEXT OF THAT MESSAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS COMPL...

Sep 19, 2006 Structure 38,219 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULICS THAT HELD THE HATCH OPEN FAILED AND CAUSED THE HATCH TO FALL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - *NM

Sep 19, 2006 Structure 38,219 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULICS THAT HELD THE HATCH OPEN FAILED AND CAUSED THE HATCH TO FALL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - *NM

Sep 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 54,301 mi

DT*: THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WERE SIX WAYS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE SLIDING DOORS AND NONE OF THEM WORKED. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE CHILDREN...

Sep 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

DRIVER DOOR HINGE IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT IN THE FIRST MODEL YEAR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. OUR DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE ONLY REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE DOOR AT OUR EXPENSE (~$1,000). WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS DEFECT WILL CONTINUE TO GET WORSE AND CAUSE THE DOOR TO...

Sep 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 54,301 mi

DT*: THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WERE SIX WAYS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE SLIDING DOORS AND NONE OF THEM WORKED. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE CHILDREN...

Sep 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

DRIVER DOOR HINGE IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT IN THE FIRST MODEL YEAR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. OUR DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE ONLY REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE DOOR AT OUR EXPENSE (~$1,000). WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS DEFECT WILL CONTINUE TO GET WORSE AND CAUSE THE DOOR TO...

Sep 7, 2006 Power Train 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH THE ACCELERATOR DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION. WHEN THE TRAN...

Sep 7, 2006 Power Train 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH THE ACCELERATOR DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION. WHEN THE TRAN...

Sep 5, 2006 Structure 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BUTTON ON THE KEY TO OPEN THE HATCH WAS DEPRESSED AND THE HATCH WENT UP, THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY OPEN. TO ENSURE THE HATCH WOULD STAY OPEN, THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD IT UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SHOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE SHOCKS WERE REPL...

Sep 5, 2006 Structure 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BUTTON ON THE KEY TO OPEN THE HATCH WAS DEPRESSED AND THE HATCH WENT UP, THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY OPEN. TO ENSURE THE HATCH WOULD STAY OPEN, THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD IT UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SHOCKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE SHOCKS WERE REPL...

Sep 4, 2006 Structure 25,246 mi

REAR LIFT GATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN UPON REACHING FULL OPEN POSITION USING THE AUTOMATIC OPENER WILL REVERSE ITSELF AND CLOSE. THIS EVENT OCCURS WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEG F. THE LATEST EVENT WAS 8/29/06 THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER CO...

Sep 4, 2006 Structure 25,246 mi

REAR LIFT GATE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN UPON REACHING FULL OPEN POSITION USING THE AUTOMATIC OPENER WILL REVERSE ITSELF AND CLOSE. THIS EVENT OCCURS WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEG F. THE LATEST EVENT WAS 8/29/06 THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER CO...

Sep 3, 2006 Structure 35,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM EXPLODED SENDING PLASTIC SHRAPNEL FORWARDS HITTING MY WIFE IN THE FACE. SHE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS WITH HER FEET OUT OF THE VAN SHE REACHED BACKWARDS AND PRESSED THE CLOSE BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PILLAR. THERE WAS A BIG NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK HITT...

Sep 3, 2006 Electrical System 35,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM EXPLODED SENDING PLASTIC SHRAPNEL FORWARDS HITTING MY WIFE IN THE FACE. SHE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS WITH HER FEET OUT OF THE VAN SHE REACHED BACKWARDS AND PRESSED THE CLOSE BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PILLAR. THERE WAS A BIG NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK HITT...

Sep 3, 2006 Structure 35,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM EXPLODED SENDING PLASTIC SHRAPNEL FORWARDS HITTING MY WIFE IN THE FACE. SHE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS WITH HER FEET OUT OF THE VAN SHE REACHED BACKWARDS AND PRESSED THE CLOSE BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PILLAR. THERE WAS A BIG NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK HITT...

Sep 3, 2006 Electrical System 35,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM EXPLODED SENDING PLASTIC SHRAPNEL FORWARDS HITTING MY WIFE IN THE FACE. SHE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS WITH HER FEET OUT OF THE VAN SHE REACHED BACKWARDS AND PRESSED THE CLOSE BUTTON LOCATED ON THE PILLAR. THERE WAS A BIG NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK HITT...

Aug 29, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE LIFT GATE WAS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE, IT FELL DOWNWARD WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFT GATE ARM SUPPORT DEVICE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT...

Aug 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

LIFTGATE DOESN'T OPEN FULLY. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE LIFT GATE WAS OPENED AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE, IT FELL DOWNWARD WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFT GATE ARM SUPPORT DEVICE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT...

Aug 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

LIFTGATE DOESN'T OPEN FULLY. *NM

Aug 27, 2006 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE LIFTGATE STRUTS HAVE FAILED. NO INJURIES AS OF 8/27/06. *JB

Aug 27, 2006 Structure

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE LIFTGATE STRUTS HAVE FAILED. NO INJURIES AS OF 8/27/06. *JB

Aug 26, 2006 Structure

REAR HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY FELL ONTO HEAD. *JB

Aug 26, 2006 Structure

REAR HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY FELL ONTO HEAD. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM SOMETIMES CLOSES BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT STARTS TO CLOSE AND THEN OPENS ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN DOING THE SAME THING RECENTLY. I USUALLY HAVE TO THROW MY BODY WEIGHT INTO THE DOOR TO ACTUALLY CLOSE IT. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE AUTOMATIC. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM SOMETIMES CLOSES BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT STARTS TO CLOSE AND THEN OPENS ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN DOING THE SAME THING RECENTLY. I USUALLY HAVE TO THROW MY BODY WEIGHT INTO THE DOOR TO ACTUALLY CLOSE IT. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE AUTOMATIC. *JB

Aug 23, 2006 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL, AT TIMES, NOT RETRACT DUE TO CLOTH BECOMING JAMMED. *JB

Aug 23, 2006 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL, AT TIMES, NOT RETRACT DUE TO CLOTH BECOMING JAMMED. *JB

Aug 21, 2006 Structure 8,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FEATURE, WILL SOMETIMES START TO CLOSE WHEN IT IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH I REPORTED IT AS ONE INCIDENT DATE PER YOUR FORM BELOW, THE PROBLEM REALLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE WINT...

Aug 21, 2006 Structure 8,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FEATURE, WILL SOMETIMES START TO CLOSE WHEN IT IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH I REPORTED IT AS ONE INCIDENT DATE PER YOUR FORM BELOW, THE PROBLEM REALLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE WINT...

Aug 20, 2006 Structure

2004 SIENNA HATCH FAILING (LIFT-GATE STRUTS). *NM

Aug 20, 2006 Structure 38,100 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN TAILGATE DROPS, HYDRAULIC NOT FUNCTION FELL ON MY HEAD IT IS PERMANENTLY MALFUNCTIONING. *JB

Aug 20, 2006 Structure

2004 SIENNA HATCH FAILING (LIFT-GATE STRUTS). *NM

Aug 20, 2006 Structure 38,100 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN TAILGATE DROPS, HYDRAULIC NOT FUNCTION FELL ON MY HEAD IT IS PERMANENTLY MALFUNCTIONING. *JB

Aug 15, 2006 Structure 67,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR HATCH HYDRAULICS NO LONGER HOLD UP THE HATCH. THE COST TO REPLACE THESE IS $167.71 EACH!! I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS ALREADY WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT....CRACK IN RADIATOR, FAILED MOTOR ON AUTOMATIC WINDOW, DRIVE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED...WAND...

Aug 15, 2006 Structure 67,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA REAR HATCH HYDRAULICS NO LONGER HOLD UP THE HATCH. THE COST TO REPLACE THESE IS $167.71 EACH!! I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS ALREADY WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT....CRACK IN RADIATOR, FAILED MOTOR ON AUTOMATIC WINDOW, DRIVE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED...WAND...

Aug 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

(1) WE HAVE A 2004-2005 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH THE BACK HATCH THAT OPENS AND CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. WE USED OUR BACK HATCH REGULARLY AND IT HASN'T BEEN MISUSED. WE HAVE OPENED IT USING THE KEYLESS REMOTE, THE CEILING MOUNTED KEYPAD, AND MANUALLY. HOWEVER, OUR HATCH HAS NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY SI...

Aug 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

(1) WE HAVE A 2004-2005 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE WITH THE BACK HATCH THAT OPENS AND CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY. WE USED OUR BACK HATCH REGULARLY AND IT HASN'T BEEN MISUSED. WE HAVE OPENED IT USING THE KEYLESS REMOTE, THE CEILING MOUNTED KEYPAD, AND MANUALLY. HOWEVER, OUR HATCH HAS NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY SI...

Aug 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIFTGATE CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY AND STRIKING THE OWNER'S HEAD; PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES THE OPEN DOOR WAS ACTIVATED, THE DOOR BEGAN TO CLOSE, DIDN'T CLOSE COMPLETELY, WOULD RE-OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN UNTIL FORCED PHYSICALLY INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH SOME FORCE. ...

Aug 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIFTGATE CLOSING AUTOMATICALLY AND STRIKING THE OWNER'S HEAD; PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES THE OPEN DOOR WAS ACTIVATED, THE DOOR BEGAN TO CLOSE, DIDN'T CLOSE COMPLETELY, WOULD RE-OPEN AND CLOSE AGAIN UNTIL FORCED PHYSICALLY INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH SOME FORCE. ...

Aug 2, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

JULY 15, 2006 NOTED THAT REAR HATCH WOULD NOT RISE WHEN COMMANDED NOR WOULD IT STAY UP WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. TOOK TO AUTHORIZED DEALER SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HATCH STAYS (STRUTS) HAD LEAKS AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. QUOTE WAS 430$+ FOR REPAIR. VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 36 MONTHS OLD, BUT...

Aug 2, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

JULY 15, 2006 NOTED THAT REAR HATCH WOULD NOT RISE WHEN COMMANDED NOR WOULD IT STAY UP WHEN OPENED MANUALLY. TOOK TO AUTHORIZED DEALER SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR HATCH STAYS (STRUTS) HAD LEAKS AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. QUOTE WAS 430$+ FOR REPAIR. VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 36 MONTHS OLD, BUT...

Jul 29, 2006 Unknown Or Other 27,150 mi

1) DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND TOOK A ROCK THAT PUNCTURED MY AC CONDENSER ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTING IN AC FAILURE. 2) TOOK TO DEALER AND TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. THEY WOULD HAPPILY FIX IT FOR $862. *JB 3) DEALER TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE HAD A FRONT BRA OR SCREEN COVE...

Jul 29, 2006 Unknown Or Other 27,150 mi

1) DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND TOOK A ROCK THAT PUNCTURED MY AC CONDENSER ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA RESULTING IN AC FAILURE. 2) TOOK TO DEALER AND TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. THEY WOULD HAPPILY FIX IT FOR $862. *JB 3) DEALER TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE HAD A FRONT BRA OR SCREEN COVE...

Jul 25, 2006 Tires

CONSISTENTLY POOR TREAD LIFE ON RUN-FLAT TIRES FOR TOYOTA SIENNA. *NM

Jul 25, 2006 Tires

CONSISTENTLY POOR TREAD LIFE ON RUN-FLAT TIRES FOR TOYOTA SIENNA. *NM

Jul 17, 2006 Steering 39,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 39,000 MILES. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY FAILED - NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER CAR. FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY, AS IF POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. FAILURE BLAMED ON RUBBER BOOT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT CONSUMER COST. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE FOR ...

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SIENNA - MANUFACTURED 03? JULY 14TH DROVE FROM CA TO AZ - 5 KIDS AND MY BROTHER SAT. AFTER DRIVING ~ 2 HOURS STOPPED FOR GAS. FILLED TANK. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER & PROCEEDED TO SLOW DOWN VERY QUICKLY. WE QUICKLY PULLED TO THE SIDE. HE OPENED THE HOOD, LOOK...

Jul 17, 2006 Steering 39,800 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 39,000 MILES. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY FAILED - NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER CAR. FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY, AS IF POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. FAILURE BLAMED ON RUBBER BOOT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT CONSUMER COST. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE FOR ...

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SIENNA - MANUFACTURED 03? JULY 14TH DROVE FROM CA TO AZ - 5 KIDS AND MY BROTHER SAT. AFTER DRIVING ~ 2 HOURS STOPPED FOR GAS. FILLED TANK. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER & PROCEEDED TO SLOW DOWN VERY QUICKLY. WE QUICKLY PULLED TO THE SIDE. HE OPENED THE HOOD, LOOK...

Jul 14, 2006 Visibility

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRESENTED A STRESS CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS WHO DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THAT THE CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PART OF A DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTA...

Jul 14, 2006 Visibility

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRESENTED A STRESS CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS WHO DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THAT THE CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT PART OF A DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTA...

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

HEADLIGHT DESIGN ALLOWS MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING VARIABLE AND DECREASED LIGHTING EFFECTIVENESS. ENTIRE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAN BE COATED WITH MOISTURE. MOISTURE CLEARS AND RECURRED DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOYOTA DEALER DECLINED TO FIX. *NM

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

HEADLIGHT DESIGN ALLOWS MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING VARIABLE AND DECREASED LIGHTING EFFECTIVENESS. ENTIRE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAN BE COATED WITH MOISTURE. MOISTURE CLEARS AND RECURRED DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOYOTA DEALER DECLINED TO FIX. *NM

Jul 8, 2006 Structure 36,451 mi

AFTER PICKING UP OUR VEHICLE FROM NAPERVILLE TOYOTA SERVICE ON JUNE 20TH, 2006, WHERE IT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND CHECK-UP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE REAR HATCH STRUTS HAD FAILED OVERNIGHT, SIMULTANEOUSLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR DOOR TO OPEN AS USUAL BUT SUBSEQUENT...

Jul 8, 2006 Structure 36,451 mi

AFTER PICKING UP OUR VEHICLE FROM NAPERVILLE TOYOTA SERVICE ON JUNE 20TH, 2006, WHERE IT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND CHECK-UP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE REAR HATCH STRUTS HAD FAILED OVERNIGHT, SIMULTANEOUSLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR DOOR TO OPEN AS USUAL BUT SUBSEQUENT...

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, LEFT OUTSIDE IN LONG TERM PARKING FOR THREE WEEKS, DURING THAT TIME IT RAINED A LOT. UPON RETURN AND BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD. SINCE THEN EVERY TIME THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED A THUMPING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE TIRE. INSPECTION OF THE TIRE DIDN'T RE...

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA, LEFT OUTSIDE IN LONG TERM PARKING FOR THREE WEEKS, DURING THAT TIME IT RAINED A LOT. UPON RETURN AND BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD. SINCE THEN EVERY TIME THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED A THUMPING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE TIRE. INSPECTION OF THE TIRE DIDN'T RE...

Jul 5, 2006 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TIRES BLEW OUT. *KB ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES AND HAD SUFFERED 2 BLOWN OUT TIRES WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CONSUMER FOUND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT N...

Jul 5, 2006 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA TIRES BLEW OUT. *KB ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES AND HAD SUFFERED 2 BLOWN OUT TIRES WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CONSUMER FOUND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT N...

Jun 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY STOPPED AND LOST POWER. FUEL STARTED LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SAID A FUEL HOSE HAD COME UNDONE. I TOOK THE CAR TO SPRINGFIELD TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE RELATED TO A PREVIOUS RECALL ON FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. THEY DID NOT KN...

Jun 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY STOPPED AND LOST POWER. FUEL STARTED LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SAID A FUEL HOSE HAD COME UNDONE. I TOOK THE CAR TO SPRINGFIELD TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE RELATED TO A PREVIOUS RECALL ON FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. THEY DID NOT KN...

Jun 9, 2006 Steering 47,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH STEERING SYSTEM IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. NOISE IN STEERING. TOYOTA REPAIR SHOP INDICATED STEERING INTERMEDIATE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS BAD. I BELIEVE STEERING SYSTEM IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *JB

Jun 9, 2006 Steering 47,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH STEERING SYSTEM IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. NOISE IN STEERING. TOYOTA REPAIR SHOP INDICATED STEERING INTERMEDIATE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS BAD. I BELIEVE STEERING SYSTEM IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Seat Belts

OUR POOL IS TWO BLOCKS FROM OUR HOUSE AND WITH THE THIRD ROW SEATS FOLDED DOWN IN OUR TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WE OFTEN LET OUR CHILDREN (AGES 5 AND 7) SIT IN THE BACK TO RIDE HOME. WHEN LEAVING THE POOL ON MAY 29, THERE WAS AN ADULT FRIEND IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND FOUR CHILDREN (AGES 5,5,7 AND...

Jun 7, 2006 Seat Belts

OUR POOL IS TWO BLOCKS FROM OUR HOUSE AND WITH THE THIRD ROW SEATS FOLDED DOWN IN OUR TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WE OFTEN LET OUR CHILDREN (AGES 5 AND 7) SIT IN THE BACK TO RIDE HOME. WHEN LEAVING THE POOL ON MAY 29, THERE WAS AN ADULT FRIEND IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND FOUR CHILDREN (AGES 5,5,7 AND...

May 17, 2006 Suspension 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ORIGINAL TIRES FOR THE VEHICLE WERE BALD AT 17,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND; THOSE TIRES ARE NOW BALD AT 30,000 MILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAS BEEN NO INSPECTION FOR THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.

May 17, 2006 Suspension 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ORIGINAL TIRES FOR THE VEHICLE WERE BALD AT 17,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND; THOSE TIRES ARE NOW BALD AT 30,000 MILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAS BEEN NO INSPECTION FOR THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.

May 15, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

MAJOR TIRE WEAR LIKE THE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS. REPLACED WITHOUT WARRANTY AT 23K MILES. IS THERE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS NECESSARY FOR INVESTIGATION? THESE TIRES OR THE TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM! INVESTIGATE IT PLEASE BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED LIKE THE FIRESTONE ISSUE. *JB

May 15, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

MAJOR TIRE WEAR LIKE THE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS. REPLACED WITHOUT WARRANTY AT 23K MILES. IS THERE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS NECESSARY FOR INVESTIGATION? THESE TIRES OR THE TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM! INVESTIGATE IT PLEASE BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED LIKE THE FIRESTONE ISSUE. *JB

May 11, 2006 Structure

5 YEAR OLD SON HAD WRIST BROKEN BY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR IN MINIVAN. DOOR CLOSED ON HIS WRIST, FRACTURING BOTH ARM BONES. DOOR CLOSED ON HIS ARM AND DID NOT RE-OPEN IMMEDIATELY AS DOOR IS DESIGNED TO DO. *NM

May 11, 2006 Structure

5 YEAR OLD SON HAD WRIST BROKEN BY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR IN MINIVAN. DOOR CLOSED ON HIS WRIST, FRACTURING BOTH ARM BONES. DOOR CLOSED ON HIS ARM AND DID NOT RE-OPEN IMMEDIATELY AS DOOR IS DESIGNED TO DO. *NM

May 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME IT WAS STARTED. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF ANY ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SALES DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDA...

May 10, 2006 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME IT WAS STARTED. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF ANY ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SALES DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDA...

May 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME IT WAS STARTED. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF ANY ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SALES DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDA...

May 10, 2006 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME IT WAS STARTED. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF ANY ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SALES DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDA...

May 9, 2006 Electrical System 130,000 mi

THE REAR DECK LID ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED VAN HAS A REMOTE AUTOMATIC OPEN & CLOSE FEATURE. I USED THE AUTO OPEN AND WHILE PLACING ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE DECK LID CLOSED (UNDER POWER) WITHOUT COMMAND, STRIKING ME AND MY SON. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE DIDN'T ENGAGE UNTIL I PUSHED VERY H...

May 9, 2006 Structure 130,000 mi

THE REAR DECK LID ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED VAN HAS A REMOTE AUTOMATIC OPEN & CLOSE FEATURE. I USED THE AUTO OPEN AND WHILE PLACING ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE DECK LID CLOSED (UNDER POWER) WITHOUT COMMAND, STRIKING ME AND MY SON. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE DIDN'T ENGAGE UNTIL I PUSHED VERY H...

May 9, 2006 Electrical System 130,000 mi

THE REAR DECK LID ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED VAN HAS A REMOTE AUTOMATIC OPEN & CLOSE FEATURE. I USED THE AUTO OPEN AND WHILE PLACING ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE DECK LID CLOSED (UNDER POWER) WITHOUT COMMAND, STRIKING ME AND MY SON. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE DIDN'T ENGAGE UNTIL I PUSHED VERY H...

May 9, 2006 Structure 130,000 mi

THE REAR DECK LID ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED VAN HAS A REMOTE AUTOMATIC OPEN & CLOSE FEATURE. I USED THE AUTO OPEN AND WHILE PLACING ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE DECK LID CLOSED (UNDER POWER) WITHOUT COMMAND, STRIKING ME AND MY SON. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE DIDN'T ENGAGE UNTIL I PUSHED VERY H...

May 2, 2006 Tires

THE RUN-FLAT TIRE ON OUR TOYOTA SIENNA AWD WENT FLAT, REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, OUT OF ALL THE TIRE STORES, ONLY THE TOYOTA DEALER HAD A REPLACEMENT TIRE IN STOCK. EVERY OTHER PLACE REQUIRED A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS TO GET THE TIRE. WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AT THE TIME. WHAT WAS INTERESTING,...

May 2, 2006 Tires

THE RUN-FLAT TIRE ON OUR TOYOTA SIENNA AWD WENT FLAT, REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, OUT OF ALL THE TIRE STORES, ONLY THE TOYOTA DEALER HAD A REPLACEMENT TIRE IN STOCK. EVERY OTHER PLACE REQUIRED A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS TO GET THE TIRE. WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AT THE TIME. WHAT WAS INTERESTING,...

Apr 27, 2006 Steering 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED EVERY 30,000 MILES. DURING FAILURE, THE STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC D...

Apr 27, 2006 Steering 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED EVERY 30,000 MILES. DURING FAILURE, THE STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC D...

Apr 13, 2006 Tires 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RUN FLAT TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ORDERED THROUGH A TIRE CENTER HOWEVER WHEN THE TIRES ARRIVED THE MECHANIC DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CHANGE THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH FOUR REGULAR...

Apr 13, 2006 Tires 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RUN FLAT TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ORDERED THROUGH A TIRE CENTER HOWEVER WHEN THE TIRES ARRIVED THE MECHANIC DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CHANGE THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH FOUR REGULAR...

Apr 6, 2006 Structure

ON MARCH 19, 2006 WE FOUND THE REAR CARGO AREA OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FILLED WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN AND MILDEW BEGINNING TO GROW. AFTER INSPECTING OUR VEHICLE THE DEALER FOUND A POOR SEAL UNDER OUR DOOR AND THE REMEDY WAS CAULKING. AND ACCORDING TO THEM THERE WAS NO MOLD IN THE CARPET. SO I...

Apr 6, 2006 Structure

ON MARCH 19, 2006 WE FOUND THE REAR CARGO AREA OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FILLED WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN AND MILDEW BEGINNING TO GROW. AFTER INSPECTING OUR VEHICLE THE DEALER FOUND A POOR SEAL UNDER OUR DOOR AND THE REMEDY WAS CAULKING. AND ACCORDING TO THEM THERE WAS NO MOLD IN THE CARPET. SO I...

Apr 6, 2006 Structure

ON MARCH 19, 2006 WE FOUND THE REAR CARGO AREA OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FILLED WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN AND MILDEW BEGINNING TO GROW. AFTER INSPECTING OUR VEHICLE THE DEALER FOUND A POOR SEAL UNDER OUR DOOR AND THE REMEDY WAS CAULKING. AND ACCORDING TO THEM THERE WAS NO MOLD IN THE CARPET. SO I...

Apr 6, 2006 Structure

ON MARCH 19, 2006 WE FOUND THE REAR CARGO AREA OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FILLED WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN AND MILDEW BEGINNING TO GROW. AFTER INSPECTING OUR VEHICLE THE DEALER FOUND A POOR SEAL UNDER OUR DOOR AND THE REMEDY WAS CAULKING. AND ACCORDING TO THEM THERE WAS NO MOLD IN THE CARPET. SO I...

Apr 5, 2006 Tires 20,874 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES. AFTER 20,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. AT FIRST I WAS TOLD I DID NOT ROTATE THEM PROPERLY BUT AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS THERE ARE PAGES OF INFORMATION ONLINE DOCUMENTING THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TIR...

Apr 5, 2006 Tires 20,874 mi

I HAVE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES. AFTER 20,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. AT FIRST I WAS TOLD I DID NOT ROTATE THEM PROPERLY BUT AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS THERE ARE PAGES OF INFORMATION ONLINE DOCUMENTING THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TIR...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 42,056 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE...

Apr 3, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 42,056 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE...

Apr 3, 2006 Electrical System 8,189 mi

BATTERY SAVER FEATURE DISCUSSED IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR 2004 SIENNA DOES NOT WORK. SLIDING DOOR INADVERTENTLY LEFT OPEN FOR 3 HOURS WHILE VISITING COUNTRY FRIENDS. BATTERY DRAINED TO POINT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD TO CONNECT BATTERY CHARGER IN COLD RAIN TO CRANK. OWNERS CAMPING OUT WITH TH...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 42,056 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE...

Apr 3, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 42,056 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE...

Apr 3, 2006 Electrical System 8,189 mi

BATTERY SAVER FEATURE DISCUSSED IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR 2004 SIENNA DOES NOT WORK. SLIDING DOOR INADVERTENTLY LEFT OPEN FOR 3 HOURS WHILE VISITING COUNTRY FRIENDS. BATTERY DRAINED TO POINT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD TO CONNECT BATTERY CHARGER IN COLD RAIN TO CRANK. OWNERS CAMPING OUT WITH TH...

Mar 23, 2006 Visibility 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN A HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DISLODGED AND LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE, WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE WIPERS, THE MOTOR LOCKS UP TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM OVERHEATING. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE WIPERS.

Mar 23, 2006 Visibility 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED IN A HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DISLODGED AND LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE, WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE WIPERS, THE MOTOR LOCKS UP TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM OVERHEATING. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE WIPERS.

Mar 13, 2006 Tires 35,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD. I WAS ALWAYS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT I WAS DRIVING A "SAFE CAR". HOWEVER, I FOUND OUT THAT THE TIRES THEY USE ON THIS MODEL ARE FAR FROM BEING SAFE. I HAVE 37000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE, HAVE DONE SERVICES AS WELL AS OIL CHANGES AND NOT ONCE HAS ANYONE EVER SAID AN...

Mar 13, 2006 Tires 35,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD. I WAS ALWAYS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT I WAS DRIVING A "SAFE CAR". HOWEVER, I FOUND OUT THAT THE TIRES THEY USE ON THIS MODEL ARE FAR FROM BEING SAFE. I HAVE 37000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE, HAVE DONE SERVICES AS WELL AS OIL CHANGES AND NOT ONCE HAS ANYONE EVER SAID AN...

Mar 9, 2006 Tires 22,000 mi

TIRES WERE WEARING OUT QUICKLY; THEY HAD ABOUT 22,000 MILES ON THEM. I CONSULTED WITH DEALER REGARDING ROTATION AND WAS TOLD THAT ONE TIRE WAS WORN ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. I ASKED FOR THEM TO DO SO AND THE TECHNICIAN WENT AWAY. HE LATER RETURNED TO ME WAITING AND TOLD ME THAT THE TIRES WERE "...

Mar 9, 2006 Interior Lighting 3,000 mi

INTERNAL READING LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION LEADING TO BATTERY DEATH. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

REAR RIGHT SEAT BELT REPEATEDLY FAILS AND HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. IT HAS FAILED YET A THIRD TIME. THE SEAT BELT GASKET AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT COMES APART AND RESTRICTS THE BELT MOVEMENT RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. ITS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PASSENGERS. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Tires 22,000 mi

TIRES WERE WEARING OUT QUICKLY; THEY HAD ABOUT 22,000 MILES ON THEM. I CONSULTED WITH DEALER REGARDING ROTATION AND WAS TOLD THAT ONE TIRE WAS WORN ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. I ASKED FOR THEM TO DO SO AND THE TECHNICIAN WENT AWAY. HE LATER RETURNED TO ME WAITING AND TOLD ME THAT THE TIRES WERE "...

Mar 9, 2006 Interior Lighting 3,000 mi

INTERNAL READING LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION LEADING TO BATTERY DEATH. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

REAR RIGHT SEAT BELT REPEATEDLY FAILS AND HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. IT HAS FAILED YET A THIRD TIME. THE SEAT BELT GASKET AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT COMES APART AND RESTRICTS THE BELT MOVEMENT RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. ITS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PASSENGERS. *JB

Mar 8, 2006 Tires

REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NO. PE06010, I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH AWD WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (TPWS) FOR MY DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES (SP 4000). I HAVE EXPERIENCED PUNCTURES IN TWO OF MY TIRES ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BOTH TIMES THE TPWS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN THE PSI WAS ABOUT...

Mar 8, 2006 Tires

REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NO. PE06010, I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH AWD WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (TPWS) FOR MY DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES (SP 4000). I HAVE EXPERIENCED PUNCTURES IN TWO OF MY TIRES ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BOTH TIMES THE TPWS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN THE PSI WAS ABOUT...

Mar 8, 2006 Tires

REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NO. PE06010, I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH AWD WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (TPWS) FOR MY DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES (SP 4000). I HAVE EXPERIENCED PUNCTURES IN TWO OF MY TIRES ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BOTH TIMES THE TPWS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN THE PSI WAS ABOUT...

Mar 8, 2006 Tires

REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NO. PE06010, I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED WITH AWD WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (TPWS) FOR MY DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES (SP 4000). I HAVE EXPERIENCED PUNCTURES IN TWO OF MY TIRES ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. BOTH TIMES THE TPWS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN THE PSI WAS ABOUT...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WHILE IN USE. THE SEAT BELT MUST BE RELEASED, AND THEN PUT BACK ON. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEATS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS ILLEGAL TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMB...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 9,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WHILE IN USE. THE SEAT BELT MUST BE RELEASED, AND THEN PUT BACK ON. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEATS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS ILLEGAL TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMB...

Feb 28, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. IN JUNE OF 2005 MY TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD APPROX. 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE TIRES WERE RUN FLATS. IT WOULD HAVE COST ME OVER $1,100.00. THEN I GO AHEAD AND BUY REGULAR TIRES AND FIND OUT THAT THERE IS NO WHERE TO MOUNT A SPARE TIR...

Feb 28, 2006 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO HAVE SEAT BELT RECALL (05V327000) WORK PERFORMED. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN OR WERE USED ON ANOTHER CUSTOMER. *TS *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. IN JUNE OF 2005 MY TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD APPROX. 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE TIRES WERE RUN FLATS. IT WOULD HAVE COST ME OVER $1,100.00. THEN I GO AHEAD AND BUY REGULAR TIRES AND FIND OUT THAT THERE IS NO WHERE TO MOUNT A SPARE TIR...

Feb 28, 2006 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO HAVE SEAT BELT RECALL (05V327000) WORK PERFORMED. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN OR WERE USED ON ANOTHER CUSTOMER. *TS *NM

Feb 22, 2006 Structure 15,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUT ON A PASSENGER'S FINGER RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC PINCH PROTECTION FEATURE THAT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THIS WAS A DESIGN ISSUE THAT...

Feb 22, 2006 Structure 15,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR SHUT ON A PASSENGER'S FINGER RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC PINCH PROTECTION FEATURE THAT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THIS WAS A DESIGN ISSUE THAT...

Feb 15, 2006 Tires

MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD HAS PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 35000 MILES HOWEVER WE ARE GETTING READY TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES FOR THE VEHICLE AFTER REPLACING 2 TIRES AT APPROXIMATELY 17K. WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WE WERE TOLD HOW SAFE THE RUN FLAT TIRES WERE, ES...

Feb 15, 2006 Tires

MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD HAS PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 35000 MILES HOWEVER WE ARE GETTING READY TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES FOR THE VEHICLE AFTER REPLACING 2 TIRES AT APPROXIMATELY 17K. WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WE WERE TOLD HOW SAFE THE RUN FLAT TIRES WERE, ES...

Feb 13, 2006 Electrical System 41,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SOMETIMES, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER LEAVING SNOWY DRIVEWAY, THE 2004 AWD TOYOTA SIENNA'S TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD ALARM. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE AND THE ABS TO CONTINUOUSLY BRAKE U...

Feb 13, 2006 Equipment 41,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SOMETIMES, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER LEAVING SNOWY DRIVEWAY, THE 2004 AWD TOYOTA SIENNA'S TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD ALARM. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE AND THE ABS TO CONTINUOUSLY BRAKE U...

Feb 13, 2006 Electrical System 41,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SOMETIMES, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER LEAVING SNOWY DRIVEWAY, THE 2004 AWD TOYOTA SIENNA'S TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD ALARM. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE AND THE ABS TO CONTINUOUSLY BRAKE U...

Feb 13, 2006 Equipment 41,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SOMETIMES, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER LEAVING SNOWY DRIVEWAY, THE 2004 AWD TOYOTA SIENNA'S TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LOUD ALARM. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM THEN ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BRAKE AND THE ABS TO CONTINUOUSLY BRAKE U...

Feb 10, 2006 Structure 16,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH COMES DOWN WITHOUT PRESSING THE REMOTE. THE HATCH HIT THE CONTACT MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT CAUSED NO INJURY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS NORMAL WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 15-25 DEGREES, ALTHOUGH THIS OCCURRED AT 30 DEGREES. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 10, 2006 Structure 16,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC REAR HATCH COMES DOWN WITHOUT PRESSING THE REMOTE. THE HATCH HIT THE CONTACT MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT CAUSED NO INJURY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS NORMAL WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 15-25 DEGREES, ALTHOUGH THIS OCCURRED AT 30 DEGREES. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 31, 2006 Trailer Hitches

DESIGN FLAW IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TRAILER HITCH SCRAPES GROUND; TOO LOW TO SAFELY TOW. *NM

Jan 31, 2006 Trailer Hitches

DESIGN FLAW IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TRAILER HITCH SCRAPES GROUND; TOO LOW TO SAFELY TOW. *NM

Jan 27, 2006 Wheels 8,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING 2004 SIENNA IN 06/03 WE HAD 2 FLAT TIRES AND 1 BLOW OUT ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. THE VAN BARELY HAD 9000 MILES ON IT AND WE PUT A COMPLETE NEW SET OF TIRES ON. THE CONSTANT WORRY OF FLAT TIRES WAS NOT AN OPTION. WHAT'S WORSE THAN THAT, ON THE UPGRADED WHEELS, THERE APPEARS TO BE ...

Jan 27, 2006 Wheels 8,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING 2004 SIENNA IN 06/03 WE HAD 2 FLAT TIRES AND 1 BLOW OUT ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. THE VAN BARELY HAD 9000 MILES ON IT AND WE PUT A COMPLETE NEW SET OF TIRES ON. THE CONSTANT WORRY OF FLAT TIRES WAS NOT AN OPTION. WHAT'S WORSE THAN THAT, ON THE UPGRADED WHEELS, THERE APPEARS TO BE ...

Jan 25, 2006 Trailer Hitches

I AM REPORTING THAT THE SMALL GROUND CLEARANCE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TOW HITCH RECEIVER IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA AND RECTIFICATION BY TOYOTA.*AK THE GROUND CLEARANCE IS INSUFFICIENT EVEN WITH NO LOAD IN THE BACK. THE TOW HITCH RECEIVER HITS THE GROUND FREQUENTLY...

Jan 25, 2006 Power Train

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, 19,000 MILES NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. 1. VALVES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING UP HILL AT SLOW SPEED OR WHEN START DRIVING. 2. WIND NOISE IS UNACCEPTABLE. PROBLEM BEGINS AT THE VERY FIRST DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR. 3. ONE BIG KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING , ONLY WHEN SHIFT ...

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, 19,000 MILES NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. 1. VALVES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING UP HILL AT SLOW SPEED OR WHEN START DRIVING. 2. WIND NOISE IS UNACCEPTABLE. PROBLEM BEGINS AT THE VERY FIRST DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR. 3. ONE BIG KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING , ONLY WHEN SHIFT ...

Jan 25, 2006 Trailer Hitches

I AM REPORTING THAT THE SMALL GROUND CLEARANCE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TOW HITCH RECEIVER IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA AND RECTIFICATION BY TOYOTA.*AK THE GROUND CLEARANCE IS INSUFFICIENT EVEN WITH NO LOAD IN THE BACK. THE TOW HITCH RECEIVER HITS THE GROUND FREQUENTLY...

Jan 25, 2006 Power Train

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, 19,000 MILES NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. 1. VALVES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING UP HILL AT SLOW SPEED OR WHEN START DRIVING. 2. WIND NOISE IS UNACCEPTABLE. PROBLEM BEGINS AT THE VERY FIRST DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR. 3. ONE BIG KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING , ONLY WHEN SHIFT ...

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004, 19,000 MILES NOT EVEN 2 YEARS OLD. 1. VALVES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING UP HILL AT SLOW SPEED OR WHEN START DRIVING. 2. WIND NOISE IS UNACCEPTABLE. PROBLEM BEGINS AT THE VERY FIRST DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR. 3. ONE BIG KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING , ONLY WHEN SHIFT ...

Jan 13, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. AFTER ONLY 23,000 MILES WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TIRES WERE DANGEROUSLY WORN AND ALL 4 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. REPLACEMENT COST WAS APPROX. $300 PER TIRE. *NM

Jan 13, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. AFTER ONLY 23,000 MILES WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TIRES WERE DANGEROUSLY WORN AND ALL 4 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. REPLACEMENT COST WAS APPROX. $300 PER TIRE. *NM

Jan 2, 2006 Tires

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) HAS TIRES THAT HAVE WORN OUT VERY QUICKLY (LESS THAN 20,000 MILES) LEAVING MY MINIVAN WITH VERY DANGEROUS (BALD) TIRES. ALL TIRES MUST BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST OVER $1,300. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET REPLACEMENT TIRES AND A DEALER WITH EQUIPME...

Jan 2, 2006 Tires

MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) HAS TIRES THAT HAVE WORN OUT VERY QUICKLY (LESS THAN 20,000 MILES) LEAVING MY MINIVAN WITH VERY DANGEROUS (BALD) TIRES. ALL TIRES MUST BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST OVER $1,300. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET REPLACEMENT TIRES AND A DEALER WITH EQUIPME...

Dec 31, 2005 Electrical System

PAGES 155 AND 156 OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STATES "TO PREVENT THE BATTERY BEING DISCHARGED, THE LIGHTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED AND THE DOOR IS LEFT OPENED WITH THE SWITCH AT "DOOR" POSITION FOR 20 MINUTES OR MORE." HOWEVER, WHEN MY SIDE DOOR OR REAR HATCH IS LEFT OPENED, ...

Dec 31, 2005 Electrical System

PAGES 155 AND 156 OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA STATES "TO PREVENT THE BATTERY BEING DISCHARGED, THE LIGHTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED AND THE DOOR IS LEFT OPENED WITH THE SWITCH AT "DOOR" POSITION FOR 20 MINUTES OR MORE." HOWEVER, WHEN MY SIDE DOOR OR REAR HATCH IS LEFT OPENED, ...

Dec 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO DAMAGE ROTORS WITH NO WARNING AT 30K MILES. NEW PADS AND ROTOR AND STILL HEAR NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT. BLACK BRAKE DUST ON OUTSIDE HUB CAPS STARTED APPEARING AT 3K MILES, MECHANICS SAID IT'S NORMAL. MECHANIC HEARS NOISE BUT MAINTAINS IT IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A PROBLEM. TWO TIRE...

Dec 30, 2005 Tires 5,600 mi

ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD, IT USES RUNFLAT TIRES (BRIDGESTONE B380) AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. I HAVE TO REPLACE 1 AT 5500 MILES UNDER NORMAL ROAD DRIVING. AT 29,000 MILES, I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR ALSO UNDER NORMAL USE. THESE TIRES COST 300% MORE COMPARE TO TIRES USE...

Dec 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO DAMAGE ROTORS WITH NO WARNING AT 30K MILES. NEW PADS AND ROTOR AND STILL HEAR NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT. BLACK BRAKE DUST ON OUTSIDE HUB CAPS STARTED APPEARING AT 3K MILES, MECHANICS SAID IT'S NORMAL. MECHANIC HEARS NOISE BUT MAINTAINS IT IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A PROBLEM. TWO TIRE...

Dec 30, 2005 Tires 5,600 mi

ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD, IT USES RUNFLAT TIRES (BRIDGESTONE B380) AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. I HAVE TO REPLACE 1 AT 5500 MILES UNDER NORMAL ROAD DRIVING. AT 29,000 MILES, I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR ALSO UNDER NORMAL USE. THESE TIRES COST 300% MORE COMPARE TO TIRES USE...

Dec 19, 2005 Tires 1,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS A LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR THAT APPEARS TO NOT WORK. WE HAVE PERSONALLY LET ALL BUT 10 LBS OF AIR OUT OF ONE OF THE TIRES AND THE LIGHT STILL DOES NOT GO ON. REPEATED ATTEMPTS (3 AS OF THIS DATE) TO HAVE THE DEALER FIX THE PROBLEM HAVE RESULTED IN "OPINION" FROM THE...

Dec 19, 2005 Tires 1,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE HAS A LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR THAT APPEARS TO NOT WORK. WE HAVE PERSONALLY LET ALL BUT 10 LBS OF AIR OUT OF ONE OF THE TIRES AND THE LIGHT STILL DOES NOT GO ON. REPEATED ATTEMPTS (3 AS OF THIS DATE) TO HAVE THE DEALER FIX THE PROBLEM HAVE RESULTED IN "OPINION" FROM THE...

Dec 14, 2005 Tires 7,000 mi

CONSUMER BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED WEAR AT 7000 MILES. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACT THREE BRIDGESTONE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE LIABILITY SHOULD BE WITH TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY. TOYOTA WAS CALLED AND THEY TO THE CONSUMER TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM BRIDGESTONE (BRIDGESTONE TURAN...

Dec 14, 2005 Tires 7,000 mi

CONSUMER BRIDGESTONE TIRES SHOWED WEAR AT 7000 MILES. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACT THREE BRIDGESTONE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE LIABILITY SHOULD BE WITH TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY. TOYOTA WAS CALLED AND THEY TO THE CONSUMER TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM BRIDGESTONE (BRIDGESTONE TURAN...

Dec 7, 2005 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATION AND LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAYS THIS IS CHARACTERISTIC OF TRANSMISSION. ALSO, REAR AC NOT COLD - DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL PERFORMANCE. *JB

Dec 7, 2005 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATION AND LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAYS THIS IS CHARACTERISTIC OF TRANSMISSION. ALSO, REAR AC NOT COLD - DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL PERFORMANCE. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Tires

PREMATURE WEAR (20,000 MILES) ON ALL 4 OEM TIRES. VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD TIRES: BRIDGESTONE B380 RUN FLAT TIRES - 225/60R17. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Tires 24,000 mi

WENT IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION; AND I WAS CALLED BACK AND TOLD I NEEDED ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED!!! WITH 24,000 MILES ON THE CAR I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE TO SPEND $600 A 1 1/2 LATER AFTER BUYING A NEW CAR!!! *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Tires

PREMATURE WEAR (20,000 MILES) ON ALL 4 OEM TIRES. VEHICLE: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD TIRES: BRIDGESTONE B380 RUN FLAT TIRES - 225/60R17. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Tires 24,000 mi

WENT IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION; AND I WAS CALLED BACK AND TOLD I NEEDED ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED!!! WITH 24,000 MILES ON THE CAR I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE TO SPEND $600 A 1 1/2 LATER AFTER BUYING A NEW CAR!!! *NM

Dec 2, 2005 Tires 8,000 mi

I LIVE IN VT. PURCHASED 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD LE FROM COURTESY MOTORS FROM COURTESY TOYOTA, 267 FISHER RD, BERLIN, VT 05602. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS SOLD WITH RUNFLAT TIRES AND THAT I COULD NOT GET THE CAR WITH REGULAR TIRES. I AGREED. I WAS NOT TOLD THAT THESE RUNFLAT TIRES WOULD WEAR ...

Dec 2, 2005 Tires 8,000 mi

I LIVE IN VT. PURCHASED 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD LE FROM COURTESY MOTORS FROM COURTESY TOYOTA, 267 FISHER RD, BERLIN, VT 05602. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS SOLD WITH RUNFLAT TIRES AND THAT I COULD NOT GET THE CAR WITH REGULAR TIRES. I AGREED. I WAS NOT TOLD THAT THESE RUNFLAT TIRES WOULD WEAR ...

Nov 15, 2005 Structure

2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS- SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. AT TIME THE DOOR WILL SHUT TO HALF WAY POINT AND STOP AND I WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY SHUT IT MYSELF. OR AT TIME THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT WHEN ANY BUTTONS ARE PRESSED TO PUSH AND NEED TO BE SHUT MANU...

Nov 15, 2005 Tires 16,463 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES: HE HAS PUT TWO NEW SETS OF TIRES ON HIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING IT. THE ALIGNMENT ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 16,463 MILES. THE SECOND SET HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,337 MILES. THE TIRE DEALER TOLD HIM THE TREAD WAS WE...

Nov 15, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

1. RUN-FLAT TIRES GET FLAT SIGNIFICANTLY MORE OFTEN THAN REGULAR TIRES. 2. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS GO ON WHEN THE TIRE IS FLAT AND OFF WHEN THE TIRE IS NOT FLAT. 3. THE TIRES GET WORN OUT AFTER AROUND 12K HIGHWAY MILES AND ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. 4. MOST OF THE SHOPS DO NOT HAV...

Nov 15, 2005 Structure

2004 SIENNA POWER SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS- SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. AT TIME THE DOOR WILL SHUT TO HALF WAY POINT AND STOP AND I WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY SHUT IT MYSELF. OR AT TIME THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT WHEN ANY BUTTONS ARE PRESSED TO PUSH AND NEED TO BE SHUT MANU...

Nov 15, 2005 Tires 16,463 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES: HE HAS PUT TWO NEW SETS OF TIRES ON HIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING IT. THE ALIGNMENT ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 16,463 MILES. THE SECOND SET HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,337 MILES. THE TIRE DEALER TOLD HIM THE TREAD WAS WE...

Nov 15, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

1. RUN-FLAT TIRES GET FLAT SIGNIFICANTLY MORE OFTEN THAN REGULAR TIRES. 2. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS GO ON WHEN THE TIRE IS FLAT AND OFF WHEN THE TIRE IS NOT FLAT. 3. THE TIRES GET WORN OUT AFTER AROUND 12K HIGHWAY MILES AND ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. 4. MOST OF THE SHOPS DO NOT HAV...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 21,401 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. HAD TIRES PUT ON BY TOYOTA ON FRIDAY OCT. 28. SUNDAY OCT. 30 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING $2226.00 DAMAGE TO CAR. PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR WAS NOT SET BY TOYOTA WHEN TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON FRIDAY. IF THE PRESSURE W...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 21,401 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. HAD TIRES PUT ON BY TOYOTA ON FRIDAY OCT. 28. SUNDAY OCT. 30 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING $2226.00 DAMAGE TO CAR. PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR WAS NOT SET BY TOYOTA WHEN TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON FRIDAY. IF THE PRESSURE W...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 21,401 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. HAD TIRES PUT ON BY TOYOTA ON FRIDAY OCT. 28. SUNDAY OCT. 30 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING $2226.00 DAMAGE TO CAR. PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR WAS NOT SET BY TOYOTA WHEN TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON FRIDAY. IF THE PRESSURE W...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 21,401 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EQUIPPED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. HAD TIRES PUT ON BY TOYOTA ON FRIDAY OCT. 28. SUNDAY OCT. 30 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING $2226.00 DAMAGE TO CAR. PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK OR WAS NOT SET BY TOYOTA WHEN TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON FRIDAY. IF THE PRESSURE W...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 19,700 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD WITH DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES AS FACTORY EQUIPMENT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 19,700 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY OUR DEALERSHIP THAT THE TIRES ARE WORN TO THE POINT THAT THEY ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. WE HAVE CONTACTED BOTH T...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 19,700 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD WITH DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES AS FACTORY EQUIPMENT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 19,700 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY OUR DEALERSHIP THAT THE TIRES ARE WORN TO THE POINT THAT THEY ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. WE HAVE CONTACTED BOTH T...

Oct 29, 2005 Tires 13,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RUN-FLAT DUNLOP TIRES THAT ARE WEARING PREMATURELY AT AROUND 13000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT SERVICES OUR CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES. THIS HAS PROLONGED OUR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES WHICH HAS PUT OUR FA...

Oct 29, 2005 Tires 13,000 mi

OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS RUN-FLAT DUNLOP TIRES THAT ARE WEARING PREMATURELY AT AROUND 13000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT SERVICES OUR CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES. THIS HAS PROLONGED OUR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES WHICH HAS PUT OUR FA...

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 11,000 mi

HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 SIENNA AWD VAN WITH 11000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE THE OEM BRIGESTONE RUN-FLAT TYPE. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 11,000 mi

HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 SIENNA AWD VAN WITH 11000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE THE OEM BRIGESTONE RUN-FLAT TYPE. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- MULTIPLE TIMES CONCERNS OF BLOWOUT. PREMATURE/UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON RUN FLAT TIRES. SELF MONITORING OF AIR PRESSURE AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- MULTIPLE TIMES CONCERNS OF BLOWOUT. PREMATURE/UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON RUN FLAT TIRES. SELF MONITORING OF AIR PRESSURE AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 8,900 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE IN APRIL OF 2004 EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES. AFTER ONLY 8900 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY TWO TIRE DEALERS THAT ALL FOUR TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD WEAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, ...

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 11,000 mi

HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 SIENNA AWD VAN WITH 11000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE THE OEM BRIGESTONE RUN-FLAT TYPE. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 11,000 mi

HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 SIENNA AWD VAN WITH 11000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE THE OEM BRIGESTONE RUN-FLAT TYPE. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- MULTIPLE TIMES CONCERNS OF BLOWOUT. PREMATURE/UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON RUN FLAT TIRES. SELF MONITORING OF AIR PRESSURE AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- MULTIPLE TIMES CONCERNS OF BLOWOUT. PREMATURE/UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON RUN FLAT TIRES. SELF MONITORING OF AIR PRESSURE AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES. *NM

Oct 27, 2005 Tires 8,900 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE IN APRIL OF 2004 EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES. AFTER ONLY 8900 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY TWO TIRE DEALERS THAT ALL FOUR TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD WEAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, ...

Oct 24, 2005 Tires 15,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO FLAT TIRES. THE FIRST WAS ON APRIL 2005 WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER, THE RIDE WAS DANGEROUSLY ROUGH, AND THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE FLAT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE ...

Oct 24, 2005 Tires 15,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO FLAT TIRES. THE FIRST WAS ON APRIL 2005 WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER, THE RIDE WAS DANGEROUSLY ROUGH, AND THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE FLAT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE ...

Oct 23, 2005 Structure 50,854 mi

A DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN, AUTOMATIC POWER SIDE DOOR. THIS POWER SIDE DOOR HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER SIDE DOOR BECAME JAMMED, THROUGH NO FAULT OF ME OR MY FAMILY, AND IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR ...

Oct 23, 2005 Structure 50,854 mi

A DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN, AUTOMATIC POWER SIDE DOOR. THIS POWER SIDE DOOR HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER SIDE DOOR BECAME JAMMED, THROUGH NO FAULT OF ME OR MY FAMILY, AND IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR ...

Oct 21, 2005 Tires 7,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE THAT VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT NO SPARE TIRE. HE WAS NOT INFORMED BEFORE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE. HE WAS TOLD HE HAD A DOUGHNUT FOR USE IN CASE OF A FLAT, BUT ONE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE T...

Oct 21, 2005 Tires 7,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE THAT VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT NO SPARE TIRE. HE WAS NOT INFORMED BEFORE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE. HE WAS TOLD HE HAD A DOUGHNUT FOR USE IN CASE OF A FLAT, BUT ONE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE T...

Oct 18, 2005 Tires

DT: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES TREAD WORE AT A VERY LOW MILEAGE. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 21,050 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. THESE ARE DUNLOP, SP4000T DSST. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WE...

Oct 18, 2005 Tires

DT: 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES TREAD WORE AT A VERY LOW MILEAGE. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 21,050 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. THESE ARE DUNLOP, SP4000T DSST. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WE...

Oct 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON MY SIENNA DO NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE NOSE OF MY VEHICLE IS POINTING DOWNHILL. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THIS AND HAVE NEVER HEARD ANOTHER COMPLAINT. *JB

Oct 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON MY SIENNA DO NOT STAY OPEN WHEN THE NOSE OF MY VEHICLE IS POINTING DOWNHILL. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THIS AND HAVE NEVER HEARD ANOTHER COMPLAINT. *JB

Oct 13, 2005 Structure

HANDLES IN SECOND ROW WHERE PASSENGERS HOLD ON WHEN THEY ENTER THE VEHICLE ARE LOOSE WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY FALL OFF AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGER WHEN THEY GET ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

Oct 13, 2005 Structure

HANDLES IN SECOND ROW WHERE PASSENGERS HOLD ON WHEN THEY ENTER THE VEHICLE ARE LOOSE WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY FALL OFF AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGER WHEN THEY GET ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

Oct 10, 2005 Tires 16,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD WITH DUNLAP RUN FLAT TIRES. VEHICLE IS 18 MONTHS OLD WITH 16,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE HARD RIDE WITH INCREASE ROAD NOISE. TAKEN TO LOCAL TIRE CENTER, 2 TIRES TREAD WORN OFF, THE OTHER 2 SIGNIFICANTLY WORN. ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE DANGEROUS TO CONT TO DR...

Oct 10, 2005 Tires 16,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD WITH DUNLAP RUN FLAT TIRES. VEHICLE IS 18 MONTHS OLD WITH 16,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE HARD RIDE WITH INCREASE ROAD NOISE. TAKEN TO LOCAL TIRE CENTER, 2 TIRES TREAD WORN OFF, THE OTHER 2 SIGNIFICANTLY WORN. ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE DANGEROUS TO CONT TO DR...

Oct 4, 2005 Visibility

MY 2 YEAR OLD (AT THE TIME) PULLED ON THE SUNSCREEN OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND BOTH OF THE PLASTIC CLIPS POPPED OFF OF THE WINDOW. THESE CLIPS ARE SMALL ENOUGH FOR THE TODDLER TO SWALLOW AND CHOKE ON. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND ONE CLIP TO HAVE THE WINDOW SCREEN REPAIRED (I WAS LUCKY E...

Oct 4, 2005 Visibility

MY 2 YEAR OLD (AT THE TIME) PULLED ON THE SUNSCREEN OF OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN AND BOTH OF THE PLASTIC CLIPS POPPED OFF OF THE WINDOW. THESE CLIPS ARE SMALL ENOUGH FOR THE TODDLER TO SWALLOW AND CHOKE ON. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND ONE CLIP TO HAVE THE WINDOW SCREEN REPAIRED (I WAS LUCKY E...

Oct 1, 2005 Power Train 8,248 mi

DELAYED ENGINE POWER WHILE TURNING, THEN SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER. DEALERSHIP RESPONSE IS: WORKING AS DESIGNED - DRIVE-BY-WIRE CAUSES THE DELAY. *NM

Oct 1, 2005 Power Train 8,248 mi

DELAYED ENGINE POWER WHILE TURNING, THEN SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER. DEALERSHIP RESPONSE IS: WORKING AS DESIGNED - DRIVE-BY-WIRE CAUSES THE DELAY. *NM

Sep 28, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD AWD PURCHASED NEW WITH BRIDGESTONE B380 RFT 225/60R17 TIRES. TIRES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. ESTIMATED MILEAGE BASED ON TREAD WEAR IS 30K MILES. WE HAD A FLAT TIRE AT 22,000 MILES. TO HAVE EVEN TREADS ON ALL TIRES THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES AT A COST OF $2...

Sep 28, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES MADE SPECIALLY FOR 2004 AND BEYOND TOYOTA SIENNA WEAR OUT IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES FOR NUMEROUS CONSUMERS AFTER REGULAR ROTATIONS AND BALANCING. NUMEROUS REVIEWS ON WWW.TIRERACK.COM FROM CONSUMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE DUNLOP SP4000 DSST 225/60/17 TIRES WEARING OUT AFTER LESS...

Sep 28, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LTD AWD PURCHASED NEW WITH BRIDGESTONE B380 RFT 225/60R17 TIRES. TIRES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. ESTIMATED MILEAGE BASED ON TREAD WEAR IS 30K MILES. WE HAD A FLAT TIRE AT 22,000 MILES. TO HAVE EVEN TREADS ON ALL TIRES THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES AT A COST OF $2...

Sep 28, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES MADE SPECIALLY FOR 2004 AND BEYOND TOYOTA SIENNA WEAR OUT IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES FOR NUMEROUS CONSUMERS AFTER REGULAR ROTATIONS AND BALANCING. NUMEROUS REVIEWS ON WWW.TIRERACK.COM FROM CONSUMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE DUNLOP SP4000 DSST 225/60/17 TIRES WEARING OUT AFTER LESS...

Sep 26, 2005 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 XLE LIMITED AWD. NO SPARE TIRE, NO PLACE DESIGNED IN VEHICLE TO PUT A SPARE TIRE WITHOUT GIVING UP ABILITY TO FLATTEN SEATS, TIRES THAT WEAR OUT EVERY 18-20,000 MILES, COST $1200 TO REPLACE EVERY 18K MILES, AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON. TWO FLAT TIRES ON ONE TRIP FROM BRENTWOOD...

Sep 26, 2005 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 XLE LIMITED AWD. NO SPARE TIRE, NO PLACE DESIGNED IN VEHICLE TO PUT A SPARE TIRE WITHOUT GIVING UP ABILITY TO FLATTEN SEATS, TIRES THAT WEAR OUT EVERY 18-20,000 MILES, COST $1200 TO REPLACE EVERY 18K MILES, AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON. TWO FLAT TIRES ON ONE TRIP FROM BRENTWOOD...

Sep 23, 2005 Structure 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Air Bags 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Electrical System 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Structure 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Air Bags 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 23, 2005 Electrical System 21,986 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY MECHANICS AND IN SOME CASES REINSTALLED. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRIPS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRIND...

Sep 19, 2005 Tires

PROBLEM IS WITH RUN FLAT TIRES ON NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI-VANS. OURS IS THE XLE LTD. AWD. TIRES WERE SUBSTANTIALLY WORN DOWN AT ONLY 15,000 MILES. TIRES ARE DUNLOP RUN FLAT P225/60R1798T M + S. NEW CAR DEALER REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. TIRES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND HARD TO FIND. I SEE THERE...

Sep 19, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FLAT RUN TIRES HAVE PREMATURE TREAD WEAR UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS, MY TIRES HAVE EXPOSED STEEL BELTS, TOYOTA NOR BRIDGESTONE WILL STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *JB

Sep 19, 2005 Tires

PROBLEM IS WITH RUN FLAT TIRES ON NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI-VANS. OURS IS THE XLE LTD. AWD. TIRES WERE SUBSTANTIALLY WORN DOWN AT ONLY 15,000 MILES. TIRES ARE DUNLOP RUN FLAT P225/60R1798T M + S. NEW CAR DEALER REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. TIRES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND HARD TO FIND. I SEE THERE...

Sep 19, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FLAT RUN TIRES HAVE PREMATURE TREAD WEAR UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS, MY TIRES HAVE EXPOSED STEEL BELTS, TOYOTA NOR BRIDGESTONE WILL STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *JB

Sep 16, 2005 Tires 7,166 mi

COMPLAINT REGARDING FACTORY INSTALLED BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON THE 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN.*MR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE STARTING TO SHOW WEAR AFTER 7,000 MILES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE TIRES CONT...

Sep 16, 2005 Tires 7,166 mi

COMPLAINT REGARDING FACTORY INSTALLED BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON THE 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN.*MR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE STARTING TO SHOW WEAR AFTER 7,000 MILES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE TIRES CONT...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR AT 12,000 MILES, THE TIRES STARTED TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE, 1/3 OF T...

Sep 15, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR AT 12,000 MILES, THE TIRES STARTED TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE, 1/3 OF T...

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR AT 12,000 MILES, THE TIRES STARTED TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE, 1/3 OF T...

Sep 15, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR AT 12,000 MILES, THE TIRES STARTED TO MAKE A RUMBLING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE, 1/3 OF T...

Sep 12, 2005 Tires 19,000 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND TREAD WEAR LIFE IS EXTREMELY SHORT. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,000 MILES AND ALL 4 TIRES ARE COMPLETELY BALD. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. 'RUN-FLAT' CARS DO ...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

REFERRING TO OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PURCHASED IN AUG, 2004, THREE TIMES, WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ENGAGING THE "RESUME" FUNCTION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND CONTINUED DOING SO PAST THE SET SPEED UNTIL STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS RESULTED IN...

Sep 12, 2005 Tires 19,000 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND TREAD WEAR LIFE IS EXTREMELY SHORT. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD LIMITED HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,000 MILES AND ALL 4 TIRES ARE COMPLETELY BALD. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. 'RUN-FLAT' CARS DO ...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

REFERRING TO OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA PURCHASED IN AUG, 2004, THREE TIMES, WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ENGAGING THE "RESUME" FUNCTION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE AND CONTINUED DOING SO PAST THE SET SPEED UNTIL STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS RESULTED IN...

Sep 10, 2005 Tires 19,500 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,500 MILES OF MODERATE DRIVING. DEALER REFUSED TO ROTATE AND PERFORM ALIGNMENT AT 19,000 MILES BECAUSE TIRES WERE TOO WORN. REFERRED TO DUNLOP WHO ELECTED TO DO NOTHING. NOW, AT 21...

Sep 10, 2005 Suspension 19,500 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,500 MILES OF MODERATE DRIVING. DEALER REFUSED TO ROTATE AND PERFORM ALIGNMENT AT 19,000 MILES BECAUSE TIRES WERE TOO WORN. REFERRED TO DUNLOP WHO ELECTED TO DO NOTHING. NOW, AT 21...

Sep 10, 2005 Tires 19,500 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,500 MILES OF MODERATE DRIVING. DEALER REFUSED TO ROTATE AND PERFORM ALIGNMENT AT 19,000 MILES BECAUSE TIRES WERE TOO WORN. REFERRED TO DUNLOP WHO ELECTED TO DO NOTHING. NOW, AT 21...

Sep 10, 2005 Suspension 19,500 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE UNSAFE. 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD HAS OE DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST 'RUN FLAT' TIRES. CAR HAS 19,500 MILES OF MODERATE DRIVING. DEALER REFUSED TO ROTATE AND PERFORM ALIGNMENT AT 19,000 MILES BECAUSE TIRES WERE TOO WORN. REFERRED TO DUNLOP WHO ELECTED TO DO NOTHING. NOW, AT 21...

Sep 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ON NEW VEHICLES. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TO MOVE, AND THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONTACT WAS AFRAID HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IF THE OCCUPANT WAS UNCONSCIOUS OR IF VEHICLE WAS IN WATER OR A FIRE BROKE OUT. ...

Sep 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ON NEW VEHICLES. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TO MOVE, AND THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONTACT WAS AFRAID HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IF THE OCCUPANT WAS UNCONSCIOUS OR IF VEHICLE WAS IN WATER OR A FIRE BROKE OUT. ...

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD FAIL/WEAR PREMATURELY. NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR EXPENSE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE AND THIS FACT WAS NOT DISCLOSED AND IN FACT THE VEHICLE DE-CALING WAS MISLEADING. A DECAL ON T...

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

RUN FLAT TIRES ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD FAIL/WEAR PREMATURELY. NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR EXPENSE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE AND THIS FACT WAS NOT DISCLOSED AND IN FACT THE VEHICLE DE-CALING WAS MISLEADING. A DECAL ON T...

Sep 7, 2005 Tires

DT: THE VEHICLE HAS RUN FLAT TIRES. THERE IS A LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD THAT INFORMS THE CONSUMER WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW. THIS PARTICULAR DID NOT LIGHT UP AND ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE. THE TIRE ITSELF IS NOT EASY TO RE...

Sep 7, 2005 Tires

DT: THE VEHICLE HAS RUN FLAT TIRES. THERE IS A LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD THAT INFORMS THE CONSUMER WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW. THIS PARTICULAR DID NOT LIGHT UP AND ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE. THE TIRE ITSELF IS NOT EASY TO RE...

Sep 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON HAVING THE 15,000 MILE MAINTENANCE DONE I WAS INFORMED THAT MY BRAKE DISC PADS NEEDED TO REPLACED AS THEY WERE DOWN TO 20%. *JB

Sep 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON HAVING THE 15,000 MILE MAINTENANCE DONE I WAS INFORMED THAT MY BRAKE DISC PADS NEEDED TO REPLACED AS THEY WERE DOWN TO 20%. *JB

Aug 31, 2005 Tires

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA SIENNA MAY 2003(2004 MODEL), IT HAS 20,696 MILES AND THE FRONT TWO TIRES ARE COMPLETELY WORN ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE, THE STEEL IS EVEN SHOWING ON ONE OF THEM. THE TIRES ON THE SIENNA ARE THE BRIDGESTONE B380 P225/60 R17 98T THESE ARE RUN FLAT TIRES,WAS NOT AWARE OF UN...

Aug 31, 2005 Tires

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA SIENNA MAY 2003(2004 MODEL), IT HAS 20,696 MILES AND THE FRONT TWO TIRES ARE COMPLETELY WORN ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE, THE STEEL IS EVEN SHOWING ON ONE OF THEM. THE TIRES ON THE SIENNA ARE THE BRIDGESTONE B380 P225/60 R17 98T THESE ARE RUN FLAT TIRES,WAS NOT AWARE OF UN...

Aug 30, 2005 Tires 30,541 mi

VOIDS AND PEELING OF TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES. IT APPEARED AS IF THERE WERE LARGE AIR BUBBLES TRAPPED IN THE TREAD AT MANUFACTURING. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER HAVING ONLY 30,000 MILES ON TIRES. HAD TO REPLACE WITH ALL NEW TIRES DUE TO MFG. DEFECT. MICHELIN ONLY ALLOWED 50% TOWARD NEW TIRES. I WAS FORTU...

Aug 30, 2005 Tires 30,541 mi

VOIDS AND PEELING OF TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES. IT APPEARED AS IF THERE WERE LARGE AIR BUBBLES TRAPPED IN THE TREAD AT MANUFACTURING. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER HAVING ONLY 30,000 MILES ON TIRES. HAD TO REPLACE WITH ALL NEW TIRES DUE TO MFG. DEFECT. MICHELIN ONLY ALLOWED 50% TOWARD NEW TIRES. I WAS FORTU...

Aug 26, 2005 Tires 14,842 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE. ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 14842 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE ONE TIRE WAS DAMAGED, AND THEY SAID ALL THE TIRES WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE THAT WAS DAMAGED HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND IT WAS A FLA...

Aug 26, 2005 Tires 14,842 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE. ALL THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 14842 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE ONE TIRE WAS DAMAGED, AND THEY SAID ALL THE TIRES WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE THAT WAS DAMAGED HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND IT WAS A FLA...

Aug 21, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE HESITATES AND LURCHES FORWARD ON ACCELERATION. DRIVER GETS JERKED FORWARD AT AN ABNORMAL RATE. AFTER ACCELERATION UPON LEAVING A STOPED STATE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND AND/OR HESITATES FOR A SECOND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED MANY TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THIS IS A CHARACTE...

Aug 21, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE HESITATES AND LURCHES FORWARD ON ACCELERATION. DRIVER GETS JERKED FORWARD AT AN ABNORMAL RATE. AFTER ACCELERATION UPON LEAVING A STOPED STATE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND AND/OR HESITATES FOR A SECOND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED MANY TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THIS IS A CHARACTE...

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE--STRONG SULFUR LIKE ODOR EMITTING FROM EXHAUST ESPECIALLY NOTED DURING COLD WEATHER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR EVALUATION AND TOLD NO PROBLEM--MOST LIKELY "QUALITY OF GASOLINE". A MECHANIC FRIEND SUGGESTED "CATALYTIC CONVERTER" PROBLEM. CONCERNED ABOUT LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES!

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE--STRONG SULFUR LIKE ODOR EMITTING FROM EXHAUST ESPECIALLY NOTED DURING COLD WEATHER. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR EVALUATION AND TOLD NO PROBLEM--MOST LIKELY "QUALITY OF GASOLINE". A MECHANIC FRIEND SUGGESTED "CATALYTIC CONVERTER" PROBLEM. CONCERNED ABOUT LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES!

Aug 14, 2005 Tires 8,900 mi

UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR ON ALL 4 TIRES WITH PROGRESSIVELY HARSH AND NOISY RIDE ON 2004 TOYOTA XLE LIMITED AWD MINIVAN DESPITE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE ROTATION. CURRENT MILEAGE ~8,900 MILES. *NM

Aug 14, 2005 Tires 8,900 mi

UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR ON ALL 4 TIRES WITH PROGRESSIVELY HARSH AND NOISY RIDE ON 2004 TOYOTA XLE LIMITED AWD MINIVAN DESPITE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE ROTATION. CURRENT MILEAGE ~8,900 MILES. *NM

Aug 12, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Visibility 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Interior Lighting 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Seat Belts 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Visibility 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Interior Lighting 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 22,000 mi

RADIATOR RUPTURED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED; HOSE REPLACED IN STEERING COLUMN RECALL; RUST PROTECTIVE TAPE RECALL; DVD SCREEN REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE DVD PLAYER REPLACED(SCREEN STILL NOT EASILY VISIBLE IN MIDDLE ROW); PASSENGER SEAT BELT REPLACED; MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING; GASOLINE SMELL ...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 28,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COAST THE VAN HESITATES. HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR HARDER TO FORCE A HARD DOWNSHIFT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A PREDICTABLE ACCELERATION IS NEEDED. IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL GETS CONFUSED ON WHEN TO DOWNSHIFT. PROBABLY A RE...

Aug 3, 2005 Tires 13,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES AND THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR DURING A 3000 MILE SERVICE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICE THAT ON OR MORE OF THE TIRES WAS BALDING. ALL FOUR TIRE WERE REPLACED. A FEW DAY AFTER THE 3000 MIL MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE THERE WAS ...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 13,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES AND THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR DURING A 3000 MILE SERVICE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICE THAT ON OR MORE OF THE TIRES WAS BALDING. ALL FOUR TIRE WERE REPLACED. A FEW DAY AFTER THE 3000 MIL MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE THERE WAS ...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 28,500 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COAST THE VAN HESITATES. HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR HARDER TO FORCE A HARD DOWNSHIFT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A PREDICTABLE ACCELERATION IS NEEDED. IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL GETS CONFUSED ON WHEN TO DOWNSHIFT. PROBABLY A RE...

Aug 3, 2005 Tires 13,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES AND THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR DURING A 3000 MILE SERVICE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICE THAT ON OR MORE OF THE TIRES WAS BALDING. ALL FOUR TIRE WERE REPLACED. A FEW DAY AFTER THE 3000 MIL MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE THERE WAS ...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 13,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE DUNLOP RUN FLAT TIRES AND THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR DURING A 3000 MILE SERVICE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICE THAT ON OR MORE OF THE TIRES WAS BALDING. ALL FOUR TIRE WERE REPLACED. A FEW DAY AFTER THE 3000 MIL MAINTENANCE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE THERE WAS ...

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 17,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT UNEXPECTED TREAD DEGRADATION ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. AT 17K MILES THE TIRES NEEDED REPLACING. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 17,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT UNEXPECTED TREAD DEGRADATION ON MY 2004 SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. AT 17K MILES THE TIRES NEEDED REPLACING. *NM

Jul 27, 2005 Tires

ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD (1) REGULAR DRIVING AND NORMAL PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE LED TO 14K MILES BEFORE OEM RUN FLAT TIRES WERE BALD AND UNSAFE (2) CAR STEERING WAS AFFECTED WITH A DISTINCT PULLING TO THE LEFT (3) DEALER REPLACED TIRES BUT INDICATED THAT RUN FLAT TIRES (EITHER BRIDGESTONE OR ...

Jul 27, 2005 Tires

ON A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD (1) REGULAR DRIVING AND NORMAL PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE LED TO 14K MILES BEFORE OEM RUN FLAT TIRES WERE BALD AND UNSAFE (2) CAR STEERING WAS AFFECTED WITH A DISTINCT PULLING TO THE LEFT (3) DEALER REPLACED TIRES BUT INDICATED THAT RUN FLAT TIRES (EITHER BRIDGESTONE OR ...

Jul 25, 2005 Tires 8,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON A TIRE THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO GO FLAT. THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD TAKE A FEW DAYS TO GET A NEW TIRE. MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CALL THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. DUNLOP TIRE WAS NOT HELPFUL. THE CONSUME...

Jul 25, 2005 Tires

I ONLY HAVE 18,000 MILES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND MY RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE BALD AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO TAKE MY VEHICLE OUT ON A HIGHWAY. FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS OUT THERE, THESE TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND A CLASS-ACTION SUIT AGAINST TOYOTA (WHO IS TRYING TO WASH THEIR HANDS OF THE WHOLE SI...

Jul 25, 2005 Tires 8,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON A TIRE THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO GO FLAT. THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD TAKE A FEW DAYS TO GET A NEW TIRE. MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CALL THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. DUNLOP TIRE WAS NOT HELPFUL. THE CONSUME...

Jul 25, 2005 Tires

I ONLY HAVE 18,000 MILES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AND MY RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE BALD AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO TAKE MY VEHICLE OUT ON A HIGHWAY. FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS OUT THERE, THESE TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND A CLASS-ACTION SUIT AGAINST TOYOTA (WHO IS TRYING TO WASH THEIR HANDS OF THE WHOLE SI...

Jul 22, 2005 Tires 17,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA (2004+) AWD MODELS USE RUN-FLAT TIRES SINCE NO SPARE TIRE IS PROVIDED BY TOYOTA. THESE RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THAT THEY WEAR OUT EXCEEDINGLY FAST. MINE ARE NEARLY WORN OUT AT 17K MILES ON MY 2004 SIENNA. AT A EQUIPMENT AND LABOR REPLACEMENT COST OF ~ $1600 FOR ALL 4 TIRES, ...

Jul 22, 2005 Tires 33,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DUNLOP SP RUN FLAT TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE ORIGINAL RUN FLAT TIRES WERE NOTED TO HAVE A FEW BALD SPOTS AT ABOUT 33000 MILES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BUT 4 DAYS LATER ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT WHILE THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE (DUNLO...

Jul 22, 2005 Tires 17,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA (2004+) AWD MODELS USE RUN-FLAT TIRES SINCE NO SPARE TIRE IS PROVIDED BY TOYOTA. THESE RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THAT THEY WEAR OUT EXCEEDINGLY FAST. MINE ARE NEARLY WORN OUT AT 17K MILES ON MY 2004 SIENNA. AT A EQUIPMENT AND LABOR REPLACEMENT COST OF ~ $1600 FOR ALL 4 TIRES, ...

Jul 22, 2005 Tires 33,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DUNLOP SP RUN FLAT TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE ORIGINAL RUN FLAT TIRES WERE NOTED TO HAVE A FEW BALD SPOTS AT ABOUT 33000 MILES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BUT 4 DAYS LATER ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT WHILE THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE (DUNLO...

Jul 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: BOTH MANUAL SLIDING DOORS MADE SQUEAKING NOISES SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE NOISE DISTRACTED CONSUMER WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TRIED GREASED IT, SHAVED PIECES OF THE PARTS, AND ORDERED NEW PARTS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. . THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE T...

Jul 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: BOTH MANUAL SLIDING DOORS MADE SQUEAKING NOISES SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE NOISE DISTRACTED CONSUMER WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TRIED GREASED IT, SHAVED PIECES OF THE PARTS, AND ORDERED NEW PARTS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. . THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE T...

Jul 12, 2005 Tires 3,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST TIRES AND THE TIRES ARE A HUGE SAFETY RISK. I HAVE LESS THAT 15,000 MILES ON THEM AND PARTS OF THE TIRES ARE WORN RIGHT DOWN TO THE BELT. AFTER READING POSTS ONLINE IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. ANY TIRE THAT COS...

Jul 12, 2005 Tires 3,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST TIRES AND THE TIRES ARE A HUGE SAFETY RISK. I HAVE LESS THAT 15,000 MILES ON THEM AND PARTS OF THE TIRES ARE WORN RIGHT DOWN TO THE BELT. AFTER READING POSTS ONLINE IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. ANY TIRE THAT COS...

Jul 8, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD ARE COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 13,800 MILES. THESE ARE ORIGINAL TIRES. BOTH TOYOTA AND DUNLOP DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE DESPITE THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BEING MADE HERE AND ELSEWHERE REPORTED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD ARE COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 13,800 MILES. THESE ARE ORIGINAL TIRES. BOTH TOYOTA AND DUNLOP DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE DESPITE THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BEING MADE HERE AND ELSEWHERE REPORTED ...

Jul 6, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT COVER (BEZEL) ON THE MIDDLE ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT COMES APART, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE COVER 4 TIMES AND TRIED TO GLUE IT TOGETHER 3 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TOYOTA DISTRICT MANAGER CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT BEING A WIDESPR...

Jul 6, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT COVER (BEZEL) ON THE MIDDLE ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT COMES APART, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE COVER 4 TIMES AND TRIED TO GLUE IT TOGETHER 3 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TOYOTA DISTRICT MANAGER CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT BEING A WIDESPR...

Jul 1, 2005 Tires 18,700 mi

PREMATURE TIRE WEAR LEADING TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Jul 1, 2005 Tires 18,700 mi

PREMATURE TIRE WEAR LEADING TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Jun 30, 2005 Tires 17,600 mi

I WAS 60 MILES FROM HOME AND MY BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT TIRE BLEW ON MY 2004 SIENNA. THE VEHICLE REQUIRED TOWING BECAUSE THE RUN FLAT DIDN'T DO THE JOB IT WAS SUPPOSED TO.(YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE 100 MORE MILES AT 60MPH) I DROVE 11 MILES AND THE TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE RIM. MY TOYOTA DEALER SA...

Jun 30, 2005 Tires 17,600 mi

I WAS 60 MILES FROM HOME AND MY BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT TIRE BLEW ON MY 2004 SIENNA. THE VEHICLE REQUIRED TOWING BECAUSE THE RUN FLAT DIDN'T DO THE JOB IT WAS SUPPOSED TO.(YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE 100 MORE MILES AT 60MPH) I DROVE 11 MILES AND THE TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE RIM. MY TOYOTA DEALER SA...

Jun 22, 2005 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

DT: READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS CONCERNING SEAT BELTS IN THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE JAMMING IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. HAD TO FIX IT MANY TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. THE CLIP THAT THEY INSTALLED POPPED OFF. THE SEAT BELT WILL GET STUCK AND NO...

Jun 22, 2005 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

DT: READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVANS CONCERNING SEAT BELTS IN THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE JAMMING IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. HAD TO FIX IT MANY TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. THE CLIP THAT THEY INSTALLED POPPED OFF. THE SEAT BELT WILL GET STUCK AND NO...

Jun 21, 2005 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE WORN COMPLETELY AT 19000 MILES.CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LILELY TO OCCUR IF NOT REPLACED. SERIOUS LIABILITY ISSUES FOR BRIDGESTONE AND TOYOTA IMO.

Jun 21, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDES, DOES NOT RETRACT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE WHEN SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT IT IS USSLESS. DEALER REPLACED GUIDES BUT STILL OCCURING. SAME ISSUE HAPPENED IN LOANER SIENNA. GETTING PASSED AROUND CALLING TOYOTA.

Jun 21, 2005 Tires

RUN FLAT TIRES ARE WORN COMPLETELY AT 19000 MILES.CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LILELY TO OCCUR IF NOT REPLACED. SERIOUS LIABILITY ISSUES FOR BRIDGESTONE AND TOYOTA IMO.

Jun 21, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT GETS JAMMED IN THE GUIDES, DOES NOT RETRACT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE WHEN SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT IT IS USSLESS. DEALER REPLACED GUIDES BUT STILL OCCURING. SAME ISSUE HAPPENED IN LOANER SIENNA. GETTING PASSED AROUND CALLING TOYOTA.

Jun 20, 2005 Tires 26,100 mi

WE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL RECENTLY. WE DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 A/S TIRES INSTALLED AS OEM. WE HAD JUST BARELY PASSED 26,000 MILES WHEN WE HAD A SIDE WALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELLING APP. 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN SOUTH ...

Jun 20, 2005 Tires 26,100 mi

WE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL RECENTLY. WE DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 A/S TIRES INSTALLED AS OEM. WE HAD JUST BARELY PASSED 26,000 MILES WHEN WE HAD A SIDE WALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELLING APP. 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN SOUTH ...

Jun 20, 2005 Tires 26,100 mi

WE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL RECENTLY. WE DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 A/S TIRES INSTALLED AS OEM. WE HAD JUST BARELY PASSED 26,000 MILES WHEN WE HAD A SIDE WALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELLING APP. 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN SOUTH ...

Jun 20, 2005 Tires 26,100 mi

WE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL RECENTLY. WE DRIVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE FWD WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 A/S TIRES INSTALLED AS OEM. WE HAD JUST BARELY PASSED 26,000 MILES WHEN WE HAD A SIDE WALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELLING APP. 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN SOUTH ...

Jun 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK ON THE MINI VAN CAME DOWN AND DIDN'T STOP WITH THE CONSUMER IN THE WAY. THE VEHICLE IS BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TONIGHT. THE HATCHBACK HIT THE CONSUMER IN THE HEAD, IT DIDN'T STOP THE HATCHBACK PUSHED THE CONSUMER INTO THE VAN AND HER MOTHER HAD TO GRAB IT TO STOP IT. ...

Jun 15, 2005 Tires Crash 2,963 mi

I OWN TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. I WAS DRIVING FROM CONNECTICUT TO WASHINGTON DC. THE FRONT LEFT TYRE OF THE CAR BURSTED IN MARYLAND & IT HIT THE LEFT DIVIDER ON I-95 . THE MILEAGE OF THE CAR AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS 2963. I CALLED UP DEALER SAYING HOW CAN A TYRE BURST WHEN IT IS A NEW CAR ? HE SAID WE ...

Jun 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK ON THE MINI VAN CAME DOWN AND DIDN'T STOP WITH THE CONSUMER IN THE WAY. THE VEHICLE IS BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TONIGHT. THE HATCHBACK HIT THE CONSUMER IN THE HEAD, IT DIDN'T STOP THE HATCHBACK PUSHED THE CONSUMER INTO THE VAN AND HER MOTHER HAD TO GRAB IT TO STOP IT. ...

Jun 15, 2005 Tires Crash 2,963 mi

I OWN TOYOTA SIENNA 2004. I WAS DRIVING FROM CONNECTICUT TO WASHINGTON DC. THE FRONT LEFT TYRE OF THE CAR BURSTED IN MARYLAND & IT HIT THE LEFT DIVIDER ON I-95 . THE MILEAGE OF THE CAR AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS 2963. I CALLED UP DEALER SAYING HOW CAN A TYRE BURST WHEN IT IS A NEW CAR ? HE SAID WE ...

Jun 11, 2005 Tires 13,800 mi

ON 06/09/2005, WE NOTICED THAT OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD-XLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR. THE TIRE WAS NOTICEABLY FLAT AND WE LIMPED TO A SERVICE STATION TO INFLATE THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD ZERO TIRE PRESSURE AND A MASSIVE HOLE BETWEEN THE TREADS WHERE YOU COULD FEEL/HEAR THE AIR ESCA...

Jun 11, 2005 Tires 13,800 mi

ON 06/09/2005, WE NOTICED THAT OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD-XLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR. THE TIRE WAS NOTICEABLY FLAT AND WE LIMPED TO A SERVICE STATION TO INFLATE THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD ZERO TIRE PRESSURE AND A MASSIVE HOLE BETWEEN THE TREADS WHERE YOU COULD FEEL/HEAR THE AIR ESCA...

Jun 11, 2005 Tires 13,800 mi

ON 06/09/2005, WE NOTICED THAT OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD-XLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR. THE TIRE WAS NOTICEABLY FLAT AND WE LIMPED TO A SERVICE STATION TO INFLATE THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD ZERO TIRE PRESSURE AND A MASSIVE HOLE BETWEEN THE TREADS WHERE YOU COULD FEEL/HEAR THE AIR ESCA...

Jun 11, 2005 Tires 13,800 mi

ON 06/09/2005, WE NOTICED THAT OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD-XLE HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR. THE TIRE WAS NOTICEABLY FLAT AND WE LIMPED TO A SERVICE STATION TO INFLATE THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD ZERO TIRE PRESSURE AND A MASSIVE HOLE BETWEEN THE TREADS WHERE YOU COULD FEEL/HEAR THE AIR ESCA...

Jun 9, 2005 Tires

SEE COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930 AND 10112448. I DO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. . MY PROBLEM IS IDENTICALLY TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930. I HAVE CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THIS "OH YOU HAVE TO ROTATE YOUR TIRES AND TIRES WEAR MORE ON MINIVANS" CRAP. MY TI...

Jun 9, 2005 Unknown Or Other

SEE COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930 AND 10112448. I DO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. . MY PROBLEM IS IDENTICALLY TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930. I HAVE CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THIS "OH YOU HAVE TO ROTATE YOUR TIRES AND TIRES WEAR MORE ON MINIVANS" CRAP. MY TI...

Jun 9, 2005 Tires

SEE COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930 AND 10112448. I DO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. . MY PROBLEM IS IDENTICALLY TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930. I HAVE CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THIS "OH YOU HAVE TO ROTATE YOUR TIRES AND TIRES WEAR MORE ON MINIVANS" CRAP. MY TI...

Jun 9, 2005 Unknown Or Other

SEE COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930 AND 10112448. I DO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. . MY PROBLEM IS IDENTICALLY TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10120930. I HAVE CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THIS "OH YOU HAVE TO ROTATE YOUR TIRES AND TIRES WEAR MORE ON MINIVANS" CRAP. MY TI...

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATION. THERE IS A BIG DELAY BEFORE THE CAR GAINS SPEED. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS MADE THAT WAY AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HESITATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT ANY TIME.

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATION. THERE IS A BIG DELAY BEFORE THE CAR GAINS SPEED. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS MADE THAT WAY AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HESITATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT ANY TIME.

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

MINIVAN DOES NOT ALWAY ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN, LIKE WHEN COMING TO A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IF I HAVE NOT ALREADY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS SEEQUENCE WILL USUALLY REPRODUCE THE FAILURE: 1. TRAVEL AROUND 40MPH. 2. QUIC...

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATION. THERE IS A BIG DELAY BEFORE THE CAR GAINS SPEED. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS MADE THAT WAY AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HESITATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT ANY TIME.

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE. VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATION. THERE IS A BIG DELAY BEFORE THE CAR GAINS SPEED. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS MADE THAT WAY AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HESITATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT ANY TIME.

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

MINIVAN DOES NOT ALWAY ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN, LIKE WHEN COMING TO A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IF I HAVE NOT ALREADY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS SEEQUENCE WILL USUALLY REPRODUCE THE FAILURE: 1. TRAVEL AROUND 40MPH. 2. QUIC...

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,611 mi

01/11/05: VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. TOWED TO LOCAL FACILITY. LATER VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY STARTED AND INDICATED NO PROBLEMS UPON TEST DRIVE. 01/30/05: DRIVING KIDS TO SNOWBOARDING WHEN VEHICLE STALLED IN MOTION. RESTARTED. DROVE ON SIDE OF ROAD - STALLED AGAIN - RESTATED. CHECK ENGINE...

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,611 mi

01/11/05: VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. TOWED TO LOCAL FACILITY. LATER VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY STARTED AND INDICATED NO PROBLEMS UPON TEST DRIVE. 01/30/05: DRIVING KIDS TO SNOWBOARDING WHEN VEHICLE STALLED IN MOTION. RESTARTED. DROVE ON SIDE OF ROAD - STALLED AGAIN - RESTATED. CHECK ENGINE...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY APPEARS TO HESITATE FOR 1-2 SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS, ONLY SOME SCARES WHEN MERGING OR ENTERING INTO FLOWING TRAFFIC FROM A STOP.

Jun 1, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

WITH OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RUN-FLAT TIRES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THESE DUNLOP RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE STANDARD ON THE ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE VERSIONS OF THE 2004 AND 2005 SIENNA. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN PRONE TO PUNCTURE (TWO SEMI-DELFATIONS...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train

WE HAVE A 2004 SIENNA LE AWD. THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY APPEARS TO HESITATE FOR 1-2 SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS, ONLY SOME SCARES WHEN MERGING OR ENTERING INTO FLOWING TRAFFIC FROM A STOP.

Jun 1, 2005 Tires 12,000 mi

WITH OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RUN-FLAT TIRES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THESE DUNLOP RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE STANDARD ON THE ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE VERSIONS OF THE 2004 AND 2005 SIENNA. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN PRONE TO PUNCTURE (TWO SEMI-DELFATIONS...

May 24, 2005 Tires

DT: THE TIRES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, THESE ARE THE RUNFLAT TIRES. THE TREAD IS MOSTLY GONE, AND THEY HAVE ONLY 15,000 MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY AGREED TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH MICHELIN REGULAR TIRES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS TAKING LONGER TO STOP WHEN APPLYI...

May 24, 2005 Tires

DT: THE TIRES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, THESE ARE THE RUNFLAT TIRES. THE TREAD IS MOSTLY GONE, AND THEY HAVE ONLY 15,000 MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY AGREED TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH MICHELIN REGULAR TIRES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS TAKING LONGER TO STOP WHEN APPLYI...

May 20, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE LE-BRIDGESTONE B380 RUN FLAT TIRES ARE RATED FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR UP TO 50 MILES DISTANCE AFTER GOING FLAT WHILE TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR UP TO 100 MILES AFTER GOING FLAT.

May 20, 2005 Steering 10 mi

SINCE PURCHASE, VEHICLE STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE "PLAY", WHICH REQUIRES TOO MANY STEERING CORRECTIONS, ESPECIALLY UNDER WINDY CONDITIONS. CONDITION IS MOST OBVIOUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE HAS BEEN NO "FAILURE" PER SAY, BUT SUCH INFORMATION SHOULD BE MADE KNOWN TO OTHER BUYERS. NO "REPAIRS" FOR THI...

May 20, 2005 Tires

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVE LE-BRIDGESTONE B380 RUN FLAT TIRES ARE RATED FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR UP TO 50 MILES DISTANCE AFTER GOING FLAT WHILE TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR UP TO 100 MILES AFTER GOING FLAT.

May 20, 2005 Steering 10 mi

SINCE PURCHASE, VEHICLE STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE "PLAY", WHICH REQUIRES TOO MANY STEERING CORRECTIONS, ESPECIALLY UNDER WINDY CONDITIONS. CONDITION IS MOST OBVIOUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE HAS BEEN NO "FAILURE" PER SAY, BUT SUCH INFORMATION SHOULD BE MADE KNOWN TO OTHER BUYERS. NO "REPAIRS" FOR THI...

May 16, 2005 Structure

THE REAR HATCH IS REVERSING AND COMING BACK DOWN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE REMOTE. THE CONSUMER ANTICIPATES THAT AN INJURY CAN OCCUR BECAUSE IT COMES DOWN WITH GREAT FORCE. *AK *SC *JB

May 16, 2005 Structure

THE REAR HATCH IS REVERSING AND COMING BACK DOWN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE REMOTE. THE CONSUMER ANTICIPATES THAT AN INJURY CAN OCCUR BECAUSE IT COMES DOWN WITH GREAT FORCE. *AK *SC *JB

May 15, 2005 Tires 9,275 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVES HAVE A SUSPENSION OR DRIVETRAIN ISSUE THAT CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR TO CHORDS ON INSIDE EDGES IN 10 TO 15,000 MILES.VEHICLE CAME WITH RUNFLAT,BRIDGESTONES BR380RUNFLATS AND DEALER REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE WEAR WITH2256017DUNLOPS,NOW AT 28,000 NO TREAD LEF...

May 15, 2005 Power Train 9,275 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVES HAVE A SUSPENSION OR DRIVETRAIN ISSUE THAT CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR TO CHORDS ON INSIDE EDGES IN 10 TO 15,000 MILES.VEHICLE CAME WITH RUNFLAT,BRIDGESTONES BR380RUNFLATS AND DEALER REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE WEAR WITH2256017DUNLOPS,NOW AT 28,000 NO TREAD LEF...

May 15, 2005 Suspension 15,908 mi

2004 ALL WHEEL DRIVE TOYOTA SIENNA WEARS TIRES DOWN TO METAL CORDS ON INSIDE EDGES WERE EXTREMELY CHOPPED AT 11,000 MILES AND WORN TO METAL BY THE TIME TOYOTA REPLACED AT 23,000 THIS IS NOT A SAFE CONDITION ,NO ONE CAN EXPECT TO SEE SEPERATED TIRE CORDS AT 23,000 ON ANT PRODUCTION VEHICLE,,VEHICLE ...

May 15, 2005 Tires 15,908 mi

2004 ALL WHEEL DRIVE TOYOTA SIENNA WEARS TIRES DOWN TO METAL CORDS ON INSIDE EDGES WERE EXTREMELY CHOPPED AT 11,000 MILES AND WORN TO METAL BY THE TIME TOYOTA REPLACED AT 23,000 THIS IS NOT A SAFE CONDITION ,NO ONE CAN EXPECT TO SEE SEPERATED TIRE CORDS AT 23,000 ON ANT PRODUCTION VEHICLE,,VEHICLE ...

May 15, 2005 Tires 9,275 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVES HAVE A SUSPENSION OR DRIVETRAIN ISSUE THAT CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR TO CHORDS ON INSIDE EDGES IN 10 TO 15,000 MILES.VEHICLE CAME WITH RUNFLAT,BRIDGESTONES BR380RUNFLATS AND DEALER REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE WEAR WITH2256017DUNLOPS,NOW AT 28,000 NO TREAD LEF...

May 15, 2005 Power Train 9,275 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA ALL WHEEL DRIVES HAVE A SUSPENSION OR DRIVETRAIN ISSUE THAT CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR TO CHORDS ON INSIDE EDGES IN 10 TO 15,000 MILES.VEHICLE CAME WITH RUNFLAT,BRIDGESTONES BR380RUNFLATS AND DEALER REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE WEAR WITH2256017DUNLOPS,NOW AT 28,000 NO TREAD LEF...

May 15, 2005 Suspension 15,908 mi

2004 ALL WHEEL DRIVE TOYOTA SIENNA WEARS TIRES DOWN TO METAL CORDS ON INSIDE EDGES WERE EXTREMELY CHOPPED AT 11,000 MILES AND WORN TO METAL BY THE TIME TOYOTA REPLACED AT 23,000 THIS IS NOT A SAFE CONDITION ,NO ONE CAN EXPECT TO SEE SEPERATED TIRE CORDS AT 23,000 ON ANT PRODUCTION VEHICLE,,VEHICLE ...

May 15, 2005 Tires 15,908 mi

2004 ALL WHEEL DRIVE TOYOTA SIENNA WEARS TIRES DOWN TO METAL CORDS ON INSIDE EDGES WERE EXTREMELY CHOPPED AT 11,000 MILES AND WORN TO METAL BY THE TIME TOYOTA REPLACED AT 23,000 THIS IS NOT A SAFE CONDITION ,NO ONE CAN EXPECT TO SEE SEPERATED TIRE CORDS AT 23,000 ON ANT PRODUCTION VEHICLE,,VEHICLE ...

May 12, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES: THE TIRES CAME BRAND NEW WITH THE VAN. THE TIRE CURRENTLY HAVE 25000 MILES AND THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT THE TIRE STORE WHO INDICATED THAT MOST PEOPLE ONLY GET 18000 MILE OUT OF THE TIRES. THE BELTS ARE CURRENTLY SH...

May 12, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES: THE TIRES CAME BRAND NEW WITH THE VAN. THE TIRE CURRENTLY HAVE 25000 MILES AND THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT THE TIRE STORE WHO INDICATED THAT MOST PEOPLE ONLY GET 18000 MILE OUT OF THE TIRES. THE BELTS ARE CURRENTLY SH...

May 7, 2005 Tires 16,900 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA RUNFLAT TIRES WEAR TO ROD BY 16,000 MILES... STARTED TO HEAR NOISE IN FRONT END TIRES. A LITTLE PULL TO LEFT .VERY JITTERY AT 55+MPH.. PRESSURE SEEMED OK- SO TOOK TO MECHANIC. HE SAID "RUN-FLAT" TIRES COMPLETELY WORN DOWN TO ROD.. BUT GO TRY DEALER SINCE ONLY 16,900 MILES. CALLED T...

May 7, 2005 Tires 16,900 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA RUNFLAT TIRES WEAR TO ROD BY 16,000 MILES... STARTED TO HEAR NOISE IN FRONT END TIRES. A LITTLE PULL TO LEFT .VERY JITTERY AT 55+MPH.. PRESSURE SEEMED OK- SO TOOK TO MECHANIC. HE SAID "RUN-FLAT" TIRES COMPLETELY WORN DOWN TO ROD.. BUT GO TRY DEALER SINCE ONLY 16,900 MILES. CALLED T...

May 6, 2005 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES. THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED, ALMOST CLOSING THE CONSUMER IN IT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. *AK THE POWER LIFTGATE GOOR MALFUNCTIONED ONCE CLOSING ON THE CONSUMER'S WIFE. THE VEHICLE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTA...

May 6, 2005 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES. THE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED, ALMOST CLOSING THE CONSUMER IN IT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. *AK THE POWER LIFTGATE GOOR MALFUNCTIONED ONCE CLOSING ON THE CONSUMER'S WIFE. THE VEHICLE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTA...

May 3, 2005 Tires 23,159 mi

CONCERNS REGARDING THE FAILURE OF RUN FLAT TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR THE TIRES BECAME NOISY BETWEEN 15000 16000 MILES AND THE NOISE BECAME WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED PER THE MANUFACTURES SPECS. THE VEHICLE WAS ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THE DEALER DETERMI...

May 3, 2005 Tires 23,159 mi

CONCERNS REGARDING THE FAILURE OF RUN FLAT TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA.*MR THE TIRES BECAME NOISY BETWEEN 15000 16000 MILES AND THE NOISE BECAME WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED PER THE MANUFACTURES SPECS. THE VEHICLE WAS ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THE DEALER DETERMI...

Apr 29, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 IN NOVEMBER 2003. I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY THAT THE TIRES ARE SO WORN THEY ARE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON. THE CAR IS ONLY 17 MONTHS OLD WITH 20.000 MILES. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR ALL ITS ROUTINE SERVICES. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED 3 TIMES, AIR PRESSURE AND ALIGNMENT...

Apr 29, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 IN NOVEMBER 2003. I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY THAT THE TIRES ARE SO WORN THEY ARE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON. THE CAR IS ONLY 17 MONTHS OLD WITH 20.000 MILES. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR ALL ITS ROUTINE SERVICES. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED 3 TIMES, AIR PRESSURE AND ALIGNMENT...

Apr 28, 2005 Tires 20,500 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD VAN. ON APRIL 2, 2005, MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON A TRIP APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES FROM HOME. DURING THAT TRIP, THE LIGHT TO INFLATE THE TIRES CAME ON. WE INFLATED THE TIRES AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. THEN, IT CAME ON VERY SOON AFTER THE INITIAL INFLATION....

Apr 28, 2005 Tires 20,500 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD VAN. ON APRIL 2, 2005, MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON A TRIP APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES FROM HOME. DURING THAT TRIP, THE LIGHT TO INFLATE THE TIRES CAME ON. WE INFLATED THE TIRES AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. THEN, IT CAME ON VERY SOON AFTER THE INITIAL INFLATION....

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCING HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *MR THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR WHEN STARTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE CONSUMERS REMOVED HIS FOOT AND PLACED IT BACK ON THE THROTTLE, SEVERE HESITATION WOULD OCCUR. *SC

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXPERIENCING HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *MR THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR WHEN STARTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE CONSUMERS REMOVED HIS FOOT AND PLACED IT BACK ON THE THROTTLE, SEVERE HESITATION WOULD OCCUR. *SC

Apr 22, 2005 Tires 15,400 mi

LOWER SIDEWALL OF DUNLOP SP 4000 DSST RUN FLAT TIRE (INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD MINIVAN) WAS PUNCTURED BY A NAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE/HANDLE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO A TIRE REPAIR FACILITY DESPITE THE FACT THAT VEHI...

Apr 22, 2005 Tires 15,400 mi

LOWER SIDEWALL OF DUNLOP SP 4000 DSST RUN FLAT TIRE (INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD MINIVAN) WAS PUNCTURED BY A NAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE/HANDLE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO A TIRE REPAIR FACILITY DESPITE THE FACT THAT VEHI...

Apr 20, 2005 Trailer Hitches 29,675 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT INCLUDES A TOWING PACKAGE. THE TRAILER HITCH FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HITS THE GROUND GOING OVER ANY SMALL BUMP WHEN THERE IS NO TRAILER ATTACHED, AND IT IS ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONSTANTLY SCRAPING AND CAUSI...

Apr 20, 2005 Equipment 29,675 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT INCLUDES A TOWING PACKAGE. THE TRAILER HITCH FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HITS THE GROUND GOING OVER ANY SMALL BUMP WHEN THERE IS NO TRAILER ATTACHED, AND IT IS ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONSTANTLY SCRAPING AND CAUSI...

Apr 20, 2005 Trailer Hitches 29,675 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT INCLUDES A TOWING PACKAGE. THE TRAILER HITCH FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HITS THE GROUND GOING OVER ANY SMALL BUMP WHEN THERE IS NO TRAILER ATTACHED, AND IT IS ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONSTANTLY SCRAPING AND CAUSI...

Apr 20, 2005 Equipment 29,675 mi

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT INCLUDES A TOWING PACKAGE. THE TRAILER HITCH FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HITS THE GROUND GOING OVER ANY SMALL BUMP WHEN THERE IS NO TRAILER ATTACHED, AND IT IS ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONSTANTLY SCRAPING AND CAUSI...

Apr 19, 2005 Tires 15,348 mi

HAVE A TOYATA XLE AWD VAN WITH RUN FLATS AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DOES NOT WORK. FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAS A LEAK WHICH COULD NOT BE FOUND 2 WEEKS AGO. THE SYSTEM WAS RESET, ALL TIRES PRESSURED UP BY THE DEALER 2 WEEKS AGO. THERE IS A 20 PSI DIFFERENCE BET...

Apr 19, 2005 Tires 15,348 mi

HAVE A TOYATA XLE AWD VAN WITH RUN FLATS AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DOES NOT WORK. FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAS A LEAK WHICH COULD NOT BE FOUND 2 WEEKS AGO. THE SYSTEM WAS RESET, ALL TIRES PRESSURED UP BY THE DEALER 2 WEEKS AGO. THERE IS A 20 PSI DIFFERENCE BET...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 6000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER, AND CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WE SUFFERED FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT; A COMPLETE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT WAS LIFE THREATENING. I WAS ON AN ON-RAMP PREPARING TO ENTER THE FREEWAY WHEN I FELT THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SLAM DOWN. THE REAR ...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 6000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER, AND CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WE SUFFERED FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT; A COMPLETE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT WAS LIFE THREATENING. I WAS ON AN ON-RAMP PREPARING TO ENTER THE FREEWAY WHEN I FELT THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SLAM DOWN. THE REAR ...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 6000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER, AND CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WE SUFFERED FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT; A COMPLETE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT WAS LIFE THREATENING. I WAS ON AN ON-RAMP PREPARING TO ENTER THE FREEWAY WHEN I FELT THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SLAM DOWN. THE REAR ...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 6000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER, AND CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE WE SUFFERED FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT; A COMPLETE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT WAS LIFE THREATENING. I WAS ON AN ON-RAMP PREPARING TO ENTER THE FREEWAY WHEN I FELT THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SLAM DOWN. THE REAR ...

Apr 12, 2005 Seat Belts

WITH NORMAL USE SEAT BELT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE WITHOUT THE BELT BEING COMPLETELY RELEASED BACK IN TO HOUSING. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY TIME, NOT JUST WHEN BREAKING OR WHEN TURNING. WE HAVE TAKEN TWICE TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS TO DEALER S...

Apr 12, 2005 Seat Belts

WITH NORMAL USE SEAT BELT ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LOCKS AND WILL NOT RELEASE WITHOUT THE BELT BEING COMPLETELY RELEASED BACK IN TO HOUSING. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY TIME, NOT JUST WHEN BREAKING OR WHEN TURNING. WE HAVE TAKEN TWICE TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS TO DEALER S...

Apr 11, 2005 Seat Belts 3,777 mi

1. MID ROW PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR SEAT BELT-SHOULDER HARNESS WEBBING JAMS. . TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER--REPLACED PLASTIC BELT GUIDE. DID NOT IMPROVE SITUATION. JAMMED BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. 3. I NOW USE STRAPLING TAPE TO HOLD GUIDE IN PLACE. STILL CAN HAVE JAM PROBLEMS. . PURCHASED T...

Apr 11, 2005 Seat Belts 3,777 mi

1. MID ROW PASSENGER CAPTAINS CHAIR SEAT BELT-SHOULDER HARNESS WEBBING JAMS. . TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER--REPLACED PLASTIC BELT GUIDE. DID NOT IMPROVE SITUATION. JAMMED BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. 3. I NOW USE STRAPLING TAPE TO HOLD GUIDE IN PLACE. STILL CAN HAVE JAM PROBLEMS. . PURCHASED T...

Apr 2, 2005 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES (DUNLOP RUN FLAT) ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED HAVE (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, MILLER TOYOTA OF MANASSAS) BECOME WORN ON THE OUTSIDES EDGES OF THE TIRES INDICATING (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) THAT I HAVE BEEN RIDING AROUND WITH UNDER INFLATED TIRES AND IT IS MY FAULT. I INFORME...

Apr 2, 2005 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES (DUNLOP RUN FLAT) ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD XLE LIMITED HAVE (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, MILLER TOYOTA OF MANASSAS) BECOME WORN ON THE OUTSIDES EDGES OF THE TIRES INDICATING (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) THAT I HAVE BEEN RIDING AROUND WITH UNDER INFLATED TIRES AND IT IS MY FAULT. I INFORME...

Mar 30, 2005 Structure 27,336 mi

WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE FALLS INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS OR BELOW THE GAS FILLED LIFTGATE STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD THE LIFTGATE UP. AS A RESULT THE HATCH CLOSES RAPIDLY. THE HATCH HAS FALLEN TWICE HITTING THE OWNER IN THE HEAD AND BACK. THE PART WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM ...

Mar 30, 2005 Structure 27,336 mi

WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE FALLS INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS OR BELOW THE GAS FILLED LIFTGATE STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD THE LIFTGATE UP. AS A RESULT THE HATCH CLOSES RAPIDLY. THE HATCH HAS FALLEN TWICE HITTING THE OWNER IN THE HEAD AND BACK. THE PART WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM ...

Mar 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK MANUALLY IF THE LASER SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING . LASER SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL IS BROKE. YOU CAN NOT TURN ON THE MANUAL CRUISE CONTROL UNLESS YOU STOP THE VAN AND TURN IT OFF AND SET THE CONTROL TO NORAL. THE LASER WAS BROKE FROM CAR WASH OR ROAD HAZ.ARD. *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK MANUALLY IF THE LASER SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING . LASER SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL IS BROKE. YOU CAN NOT TURN ON THE MANUAL CRUISE CONTROL UNLESS YOU STOP THE VAN AND TURN IT OFF AND SET THE CONTROL TO NORAL. THE LASER WAS BROKE FROM CAR WASH OR ROAD HAZ.ARD. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Seats 7,500 mi

DRIVER POWER SEAT MECHANISM PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE SEAT'S MATERIAL.

Mar 24, 2005 Seats 7,500 mi

DRIVER POWER SEAT MECHANISM PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE SEAT'S MATERIAL.

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS NOT OPENING PROPERLY, ONLY OPENED ABOUT 3 INCHES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE AND TO CHECK THE DOOR ON MARCH 14TH. WHENI CALLED 90 MINUTES LATER TO CHECK THE STAUS OF THE WORK, MARCO, THE SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT FIX...

Mar 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WAS NOT OPENING PROPERLY, ONLY OPENED ABOUT 3 INCHES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE AND TO CHECK THE DOOR ON MARCH 14TH. WHENI CALLED 90 MINUTES LATER TO CHECK THE STAUS OF THE WORK, MARCO, THE SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT FIX...

Mar 20, 2005 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

PE0500,8 REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT CATCHES IN PLASTIC HOUSING THAT REPEATEDLY COMES APART.*AK

Mar 20, 2005 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

PE0500,8 REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT CATCHES IN PLASTIC HOUSING THAT REPEATEDLY COMES APART.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 9,000 mi

LASER CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR LENS IS ROAD LEVEL MOUNTED AND A SMALL STONE CHIPPED THE PLASTIC LENS CAUSING SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN DAYLIGHT. SYSTEM WIL NOT FUNCTION EXCEPT IN DARKNESS. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED TO BE $2000.00. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

I AM HAVING THE BRAKES ON MY NEW TOYOTA SIENNA REPLACED AND THE ROTORS RESURFACED AT 24,000 MILES THIS SEEMS QUITE EARLY TO ME. THE CONSEQUENCE IS THE PRICE TO DO THIS IS $195 OR I COULD GET THE NEW "TYPE" OF BRAKE PAD BUT THAT COST $235 (THEY ALSO DIDN'T HAVE IT IN STOCK). I HAVE READ OTHER COMP...

Mar 18, 2005 Power Train 3,000 mi

AFTER 5 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LAG AND LURCH.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Equipment 3,000 mi

AFTER 5 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LAG AND LURCH.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 9,000 mi

LASER CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR LENS IS ROAD LEVEL MOUNTED AND A SMALL STONE CHIPPED THE PLASTIC LENS CAUSING SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN DAYLIGHT. SYSTEM WIL NOT FUNCTION EXCEPT IN DARKNESS. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED TO BE $2000.00. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

I AM HAVING THE BRAKES ON MY NEW TOYOTA SIENNA REPLACED AND THE ROTORS RESURFACED AT 24,000 MILES THIS SEEMS QUITE EARLY TO ME. THE CONSEQUENCE IS THE PRICE TO DO THIS IS $195 OR I COULD GET THE NEW "TYPE" OF BRAKE PAD BUT THAT COST $235 (THEY ALSO DIDN'T HAVE IT IN STOCK). I HAVE READ OTHER COMP...

Mar 18, 2005 Power Train 3,000 mi

AFTER 5 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LAG AND LURCH.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Equipment 3,000 mi

AFTER 5 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LAG AND LURCH.*AK

Mar 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,990 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON A DRY ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (VSC ) INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF, FOLLOWED BY A CONTINUOUS BEEPING FROM THE DASHBOARD, BY A VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE (MORE THE LEFT SIDE) AND BY AN AUTOMATIC INTERMITTENT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON SELECTED TIRES AS IF THE MI...

Mar 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,990 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON A DRY ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (VSC ) INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF, FOLLOWED BY A CONTINUOUS BEEPING FROM THE DASHBOARD, BY A VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE (MORE THE LEFT SIDE) AND BY AN AUTOMATIC INTERMITTENT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON SELECTED TIRES AS IF THE MI...

Mar 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATE 45 MPH ON STRAIGHT, DRY AND CLEAR RESIDENTIAL ROAD WHEN VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND RAPID BEEPING OCCURRED. ABS PROCEEDED TO KICK IN CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH WHILE MOVING. THE BRAKES WILL APPLY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING AT A PARTICULAR SPEED. WHICH THEN ENALBE YOU FROM DRIVING ...

Mar 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATE 45 MPH ON STRAIGHT, DRY AND CLEAR RESIDENTIAL ROAD WHEN VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND RAPID BEEPING OCCURRED. ABS PROCEEDED TO KICK IN CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH WHILE MOVING. THE BRAKES WILL APPLY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING AT A PARTICULAR SPEED. WHICH THEN ENALBE YOU FROM DRIVING ...

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A TRANSMISSION HESITATION PROBLEM. (A PROBLEM TOYTOA DENIES BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT TO DEALERS) IT IS DANGEROUS IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AS THE 2 SECOND HESITATION RESULTS IN A SLOWING DOWN BEFORE AN ABRUPT UPSHIFT/POWER SURGE THAT BREAKS THE WHEELS...

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A TRANSMISSION HESITATION PROBLEM. (A PROBLEM TOYTOA DENIES BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT TO DEALERS) IT IS DANGEROUS IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AS THE 2 SECOND HESITATION RESULTS IN A SLOWING DOWN BEFORE AN ABRUPT UPSHIFT/POWER SURGE THAT BREAKS THE WHEELS...

Mar 5, 2005 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VAN CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 5,660 MILES. ODOR PROBLEMS FROM BEGINNING AND EVENTUALLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WATER HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY FLOODING INTO THE VAN FROM UNDERNEATH. WATER PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED, BUT THE VAN STILL HAS A STRONG MOLDY ODOR AND PEOPLE DEVELOP CO...

Mar 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

VSC ACTIVATES WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING STRAIGHT. THIS CAN AND HAS CAUSED THE VEHISCLE TO SHIFT LANES AND STOP SHORT. IT HAS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THIS.*AK

Mar 5, 2005 Structure

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VAN CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 5,660 MILES. ODOR PROBLEMS FROM BEGINNING AND EVENTUALLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT WATER HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY FLOODING INTO THE VAN FROM UNDERNEATH. WATER PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED, BUT THE VAN STILL HAS A STRONG MOLDY ODOR AND PEOPLE DEVELOP CO...

Mar 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

VSC ACTIVATES WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING STRAIGHT. THIS CAN AND HAS CAUSED THE VEHISCLE TO SHIFT LANES AND STOP SHORT. IT HAS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THIS.*AK

Mar 3, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD ARE COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 20,000 MILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA AND DUNLOP DEALERS. THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE MINIVAN. DUNLOP INFORMED ME THAT THESE TIRES HAD N...

Mar 3, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000T DSST RUN-FLAT TIRES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD ARE COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 20,000 MILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA AND DUNLOP DEALERS. THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE MINIVAN. DUNLOP INFORMED ME THAT THESE TIRES HAD N...

Mar 1, 2005 Equipment 50 mi

ATTENTION: SAFETY PROBLEM / DESIGN FLAW IN ORDER TO LISTEN TO THE STOCK TOYOTA DVD PLAYER THAT COMES FACTORY INSTALLED THROUGH THE VAN'S CABIN SPEAKERS, THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO MUST BE TURNED ALMOST ALL THE WAY UP TO A VOLUME OF OVER 53. THE OTHER AUDIO SOURCE (CD, RADIO, TAPE) ARE NORMALLY LI...

Mar 1, 2005 Equipment 50 mi

ATTENTION: SAFETY PROBLEM / DESIGN FLAW IN ORDER TO LISTEN TO THE STOCK TOYOTA DVD PLAYER THAT COMES FACTORY INSTALLED THROUGH THE VAN'S CABIN SPEAKERS, THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO MUST BE TURNED ALMOST ALL THE WAY UP TO A VOLUME OF OVER 53. THE OTHER AUDIO SOURCE (CD, RADIO, TAPE) ARE NORMALLY LI...

Feb 24, 2005 Power Train 15 mi

THERE IS A SLIGHT, BUT ANNOYING AND UNSAFE, HESITATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TURN OR FROM STOPPING. I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR NUMEROUS TSB UPGRADES, INCLUDING REPLACING OF A NEW TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, NOTHING HAS CHANGED !!!!!!

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,982 mi

OVERHEATING RADIATOR, I WAS TOLD IT WAS A PRODUCT RECALL FROM TOYOTA,I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, NOR DO I SEE THE RECALL MENTIONED ANYWHERE,I WAS ALSO TREATED VERY RUDELY AT BOCH TOYOTA IN NORWOOD MA WHEN I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Power Train 15 mi

THERE IS A SLIGHT, BUT ANNOYING AND UNSAFE, HESITATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TURN OR FROM STOPPING. I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR NUMEROUS TSB UPGRADES, INCLUDING REPLACING OF A NEW TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, NOTHING HAS CHANGED !!!!!!

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,982 mi

OVERHEATING RADIATOR, I WAS TOLD IT WAS A PRODUCT RECALL FROM TOYOTA,I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, NOR DO I SEE THE RECALL MENTIONED ANYWHERE,I WAS ALSO TREATED VERY RUDELY AT BOCH TOYOTA IN NORWOOD MA WHEN I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT. *NM

Feb 21, 2005 Trailer Hitches

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE HAZARDS OF TOWING WITH THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHICH I OWN. THIS MODEL IS ADVERTIZED AS TOWING READY WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT EXCEPT A HITCH AND HAS A TOWING CAPACITY OF 3500 POUNDS. WHEN THE HITCH IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE THE CLEARANCE OF THE RECEIVER IS D...

Feb 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other

REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON 2004 XLE LTD SIENNA UPON OPENING DOES NOT STAY OPEN AND COMES DOWN ON PERSON STANDING UNDER LIFT GATE. WAITING FOR TOYOTA TO ORDER PARTS FOR FIX . COULD BE VERY DANGORUS IF A CHILD IS STANDING UNDER THE GATE AS IT DOES NOT STOP AND COULD CRUSH SOMEONE.

Feb 21, 2005 Trailer Hitches

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE HAZARDS OF TOWING WITH THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHICH I OWN. THIS MODEL IS ADVERTIZED AS TOWING READY WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT EXCEPT A HITCH AND HAS A TOWING CAPACITY OF 3500 POUNDS. WHEN THE HITCH IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE THE CLEARANCE OF THE RECEIVER IS D...

Feb 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other

REAR POWER LIFT GATE ON 2004 XLE LTD SIENNA UPON OPENING DOES NOT STAY OPEN AND COMES DOWN ON PERSON STANDING UNDER LIFT GATE. WAITING FOR TOYOTA TO ORDER PARTS FOR FIX . COULD BE VERY DANGORUS IF A CHILD IS STANDING UNDER THE GATE AS IT DOES NOT STOP AND COULD CRUSH SOMEONE.

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL THEN HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. *NM *NM

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL THEN HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. *NM *NM

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. CONSUMER AND HIS CHILDREN WERE LEFT STRAINED FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO D REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF TH...

Feb 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 7,500 mi

(1) 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT CLOSED ON HER HAND. (2) THE DOOR FAILED TO REOPEN AUTOMATICALLY, COMPRESSING IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 30-60 SECONDS UNTIL IT COULD BE OPENED MANUALLY. HER HAND WAS SO SWOLLEN IT WAS UNUSABLE...

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. CONSUMER AND HIS CHILDREN WERE LEFT STRAINED FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO D REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF TH...

Feb 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 7,500 mi

(1) 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. IT CLOSED ON HER HAND. (2) THE DOOR FAILED TO REOPEN AUTOMATICALLY, COMPRESSING IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 30-60 SECONDS UNTIL IT COULD BE OPENED MANUALLY. HER HAND WAS SO SWOLLEN IT WAS UNUSABLE...

Feb 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED TO OPEN ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN SHUT AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED MANUALLY. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO HAVE TWO CRAWL IN THROUGH THE REAR TAILGATE OVER THE SEATS...

Feb 14, 2005 Structure

MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED TO OPEN ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN SHUT AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED MANUALLY. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO HAVE TWO CRAWL IN THROUGH THE REAR TAILGATE OVER THE SEATS...

Feb 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED TO OPEN ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN SHUT AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED MANUALLY. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO HAVE TWO CRAWL IN THROUGH THE REAR TAILGATE OVER THE SEATS...

Feb 14, 2005 Structure

MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 MINIVAN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAILED TO OPEN ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DOORS ARE FROZEN SHUT AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED MANUALLY. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND HAVE BEEN FORCED TO HAVE TWO CRAWL IN THROUGH THE REAR TAILGATE OVER THE SEATS...

Jan 19, 2005 Electrical System 12,000 mi

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Structure 6,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS AND IN TWO SEPARATE CAR WASH ESTABLISHMENTS, THE SUNROOF ON MY 2004 SIENNA JUST PURCHASED IN JULY '04 LEAKED. INCIDENT #1 BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I WITNESSED THE BACK EDGE OF THE SUNROOF OPEN UP WHILE GOING THROUGH THE DRYING PROCESS AND HENCE THE H2O THAT WAS ON TOP OF T...

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

THE STEERING ON THE 2004 SIENNA LACKS PRECISION AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. UPON CORRECTING IT APPEARS TO HAVE AN UNDERDAMPED BUT RESPONSIVE RESPONSE THAT CREATES AN UNSTABLE FEELING WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS EXEMPLIFIED DURING WINDY DAYS WHERE ABOVE NORMAL CORRECTIONS ON NON WINDY DA...

Jan 19, 2005 Electrical System 12,000 mi

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Structure 6,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS AND IN TWO SEPARATE CAR WASH ESTABLISHMENTS, THE SUNROOF ON MY 2004 SIENNA JUST PURCHASED IN JULY '04 LEAKED. INCIDENT #1 BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I WITNESSED THE BACK EDGE OF THE SUNROOF OPEN UP WHILE GOING THROUGH THE DRYING PROCESS AND HENCE THE H2O THAT WAS ON TOP OF T...

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

THE STEERING ON THE 2004 SIENNA LACKS PRECISION AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. UPON CORRECTING IT APPEARS TO HAVE AN UNDERDAMPED BUT RESPONSIVE RESPONSE THAT CREATES AN UNSTABLE FEELING WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS EXEMPLIFIED DURING WINDY DAYS WHERE ABOVE NORMAL CORRECTIONS ON NON WINDY DA...

Jan 18, 2005 Equipment

THE DVD PLAYER IN THE REAR HAS BEEN ADVERTISED TO BE FOR ALL PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS. IT ALSO CLEARLY HAS TWO POSITIONS TO THE SCREEN AND APPEARS TO HAVE BOTH POSITIONS SO THAT WHEN CHILDREN OF LEGAL SIZE AND AGE ARE SITTING IN THE MIDDLE AREA THEY CAN SEE THE SCREEN VS IT LOOK LIKE A NEGATIVE ...

Jan 18, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT DELAY, DEAD SPOT OR TROUBLE DECIDING WHAT GEAR IT WANTS TO BE IN. PRIMARILY WHEN ACCELERATING IF HESITATION OR A LIFTING OF THE PEDAL TAKES PLACE AND THEN GAS IS APPLIED AGAIN THE CAR LURCHES AFTER HESITATION AND DOWNSHIFTS JERKING THE CAR. THIS C...

Jan 18, 2005 Equipment

THE DVD PLAYER IN THE REAR HAS BEEN ADVERTISED TO BE FOR ALL PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS. IT ALSO CLEARLY HAS TWO POSITIONS TO THE SCREEN AND APPEARS TO HAVE BOTH POSITIONS SO THAT WHEN CHILDREN OF LEGAL SIZE AND AGE ARE SITTING IN THE MIDDLE AREA THEY CAN SEE THE SCREEN VS IT LOOK LIKE A NEGATIVE ...

Jan 18, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT DELAY, DEAD SPOT OR TROUBLE DECIDING WHAT GEAR IT WANTS TO BE IN. PRIMARILY WHEN ACCELERATING IF HESITATION OR A LIFTING OF THE PEDAL TAKES PLACE AND THEN GAS IS APPLIED AGAIN THE CAR LURCHES AFTER HESITATION AND DOWNSHIFTS JERKING THE CAR. THIS C...

Jan 13, 2005 Steering

THE STEERING SENSOR IS CAUSING THE TRACTION CONTROL TO COME TO A HALT AND SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP FOR THE SIXTH TIME AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE STEERING LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Steering

THE STEERING SENSOR IS CAUSING THE TRACTION CONTROL TO COME TO A HALT AND SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP FOR THE SIXTH TIME AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE STEERING LOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Jan 9, 2005 Structure

I LIVE ON THE US-CANADIAN BORDER IN NORTH DAKOTA. WE HAVE A LOT OF SNOW AND VERY COLD WINTERS. WE HAVE FOUND THAT AS WE DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY SNOW THAT ACCUMULATES ON THE ROOF THAT MELTS DRIPS DOWN INTO THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RUBBER SEAL CATCHES THE WATER, AS IT SHOULD, AND THEN THE W...

Jan 9, 2005 Structure

I LIVE ON THE US-CANADIAN BORDER IN NORTH DAKOTA. WE HAVE A LOT OF SNOW AND VERY COLD WINTERS. WE HAVE FOUND THAT AS WE DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY SNOW THAT ACCUMULATES ON THE ROOF THAT MELTS DRIPS DOWN INTO THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RUBBER SEAL CATCHES THE WATER, AS IT SHOULD, AND THEN THE W...

Jan 8, 2005 Equipment

THIS IS REGARDING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT IS NOT A FAILURE, BUT A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN BE CORRECTED BY REPLACING A COMPONENT OR ADDING NEW COMPONENTS. WHEN THE AUDIO ON DVDS IS PLAYED THROUGH THE AUX IN-CABIN SPEAKER SYSTEM, THE VOLUME MUST BE SET AT ABOUT 50 TO HEAR IT. THE SOUND SYSTEM...

Jan 8, 2005 Equipment

THIS IS REGARDING THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. IT IS NOT A FAILURE, BUT A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN BE CORRECTED BY REPLACING A COMPONENT OR ADDING NEW COMPONENTS. WHEN THE AUDIO ON DVDS IS PLAYED THROUGH THE AUX IN-CABIN SPEAKER SYSTEM, THE VOLUME MUST BE SET AT ABOUT 50 TO HEAR IT. THE SOUND SYSTEM...

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAKING IT UNSAFE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM , AND WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAKING IT UNSAFE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM , AND WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jan 2, 2005 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA VAN (SEINA 2004) AN ELEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO WRAP THE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AROUND HIS NECK. THIS WAS DONE WHILE PLAYING IN THE BACKSEAT. HE BEGAN TO CHOCK AND REQUIRED A FIREMAN TO CUT THE BELT TO SAVE HIS LIFE. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA VAN (SEINA 2004) AN ELEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO WRAP THE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AROUND HIS NECK. THIS WAS DONE WHILE PLAYING IN THE BACKSEAT. HE BEGAN TO CHOCK AND REQUIRED A FIREMAN TO CUT THE BELT TO SAVE HIS LIFE. *JB

Dec 28, 2004 Tires 11,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AWD CAME WITH RUN-FLAT TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND NO SPARE. HAD A FLAT AND AUTO DEALER CLAIMED TIRE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, TIRE COULD NOT BE REPLACED FOR THREE DAYS, REPLACEMENT COST $280. STRANDED FOR THREE DAYS FAR FROM HOME. I OBJECT TO NOT PRIOR DISCLOSURES FROM AUTO DEALER O...

Dec 28, 2004 Tires 11,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA AWD CAME WITH RUN-FLAT TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND NO SPARE. HAD A FLAT AND AUTO DEALER CLAIMED TIRE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, TIRE COULD NOT BE REPLACED FOR THREE DAYS, REPLACEMENT COST $280. STRANDED FOR THREE DAYS FAR FROM HOME. I OBJECT TO NOT PRIOR DISCLOSURES FROM AUTO DEALER O...

Dec 24, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE REAR DOME LIGHTS ARE WIRED SUCH THAT THEY CAN BE TURNED ON BY PRESSING ON THEM (BY THE PERSON SITTING AT THAT PARTICULAR SEAT POSITION). IF THE LIGHT IS TURNED ON THIS WAY, IT WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL 1) THE DRIVER TURNS OFF ALL THE REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS BY USE OF A BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD OR 2) ...

Dec 24, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE REAR DOME LIGHTS ARE WIRED SUCH THAT THEY CAN BE TURNED ON BY PRESSING ON THEM (BY THE PERSON SITTING AT THAT PARTICULAR SEAT POSITION). IF THE LIGHT IS TURNED ON THIS WAY, IT WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL 1) THE DRIVER TURNS OFF ALL THE REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS BY USE OF A BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD OR 2) ...

Dec 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 7,500 mi

WIFE WAS IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO PARK, TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR/WITH NO BRAKE ACTION. VEHICLE HOPPED A CURB AND STRUCK WROUGHT IRON FENCE. CONSUMER PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND GOT IT OFF CURB, THEN INTO PARK. VISIBLE DAMAGE TO FRON...

Dec 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 7,500 mi

WIFE WAS IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO PARK, TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR/WITH NO BRAKE ACTION. VEHICLE HOPPED A CURB AND STRUCK WROUGHT IRON FENCE. CONSUMER PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND GOT IT OFF CURB, THEN INTO PARK. VISIBLE DAMAGE TO FRON...

Dec 15, 2004 Structure

WHEN THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WINDOW WAS OPEN THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY IN THE OPEN LOCKED POSITION. IF THE CONSUMER WAS PARKED ON A HILL THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND CLOSED ON THE CHILDEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Dec 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THERE IS A PAUSE. TOYTOTA SAYS IT'S AN IDENTIFIED PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I HIT THE GAS, THE CAR SHOULD MOVE!*AK

Dec 15, 2004 Structure

WHEN THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WINDOW WAS OPEN THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY IN THE OPEN LOCKED POSITION. IF THE CONSUMER WAS PARKED ON A HILL THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND CLOSED ON THE CHILDEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

Dec 15, 2004 Power Train

WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THERE IS A PAUSE. TOYTOTA SAYS IT'S AN IDENTIFIED PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I HIT THE GAS, THE CAR SHOULD MOVE!*AK

Dec 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,984 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNE VAN IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME. THE VAN DIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MY WIFE REMOVED OUR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS WHO WERE STRAPPED IN THE THIRD ROW AND USED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO GET THEM TO SCHOOL. RETURNED A...

Dec 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,984 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNE VAN IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME. THE VAN DIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MY WIFE REMOVED OUR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS WHO WERE STRAPPED IN THE THIRD ROW AND USED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO GET THEM TO SCHOOL. RETURNED A...

Dec 7, 2004 Visibility 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO FLORIDA NOTED THAT THERE WERE STAINS ON BOTH WINDSHIELDS EITHER FROM A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OR FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT WHICH APPEARED TO BE OF GEL CONSISTENCY. WHEN CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD IT WAS HARD WATER STAINS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE STAINS. ...

Dec 7, 2004 Visibility 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO FLORIDA NOTED THAT THERE WERE STAINS ON BOTH WINDSHIELDS EITHER FROM A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OR FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT WHICH APPEARED TO BE OF GEL CONSISTENCY. WHEN CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD IT WAS HARD WATER STAINS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE STAINS. ...

Dec 7, 2004 Visibility 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO FLORIDA NOTED THAT THERE WERE STAINS ON BOTH WINDSHIELDS EITHER FROM A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OR FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT WHICH APPEARED TO BE OF GEL CONSISTENCY. WHEN CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD IT WAS HARD WATER STAINS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE STAINS. ...

Dec 7, 2004 Visibility 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO FLORIDA NOTED THAT THERE WERE STAINS ON BOTH WINDSHIELDS EITHER FROM A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OR FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT WHICH APPEARED TO BE OF GEL CONSISTENCY. WHEN CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD IT WAS HARD WATER STAINS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE STAINS. ...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT THE TOYOTA SIENNA ON JULY 4 2003. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WITHIN A MONTH AND HAD REPAIR DONE ON AUGUST 29, 2003. THE GASOLINE TANK REPAIR WAS DONE INCORRECTLY, RESULTING IN ME BEING STRANDED AWAY FROM MY HOME, WITH TWO KIDS IN THE CAR, WITH GASOLINE OOZING ALL OVER THE GROUND. THIS WAS...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT THE TOYOTA SIENNA ON JULY 4 2003. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WITHIN A MONTH AND HAD REPAIR DONE ON AUGUST 29, 2003. THE GASOLINE TANK REPAIR WAS DONE INCORRECTLY, RESULTING IN ME BEING STRANDED AWAY FROM MY HOME, WITH TWO KIDS IN THE CAR, WITH GASOLINE OOZING ALL OVER THE GROUND. THIS WAS...

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 400 mi

NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, OCCURES ALL THE TIME, MOST NOTICEABLE ON A ROLLING STOP AT A YEILD SIGN. SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 400 mi

NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, OCCURES ALL THE TIME, MOST NOTICEABLE ON A ROLLING STOP AT A YEILD SIGN. SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES PADS ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR HE HAS SEEN SIENNAS COMING IN AT 10,000 MILES FOR BRAKE JOBS. A TOYOTA TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THE REASON FOR THIS WAS BECAUSE TOYOTA WAS USING SOFTER PADS SO THE BRAKES CAN BE QUITERER. THIS IS A VER...

Nov 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES PADS ON MY 2004 SIENNA HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR HE HAS SEEN SIENNAS COMING IN AT 10,000 MILES FOR BRAKE JOBS. A TOYOTA TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THE REASON FOR THIS WAS BECAUSE TOYOTA WAS USING SOFTER PADS SO THE BRAKES CAN BE QUITERER. THIS IS A VER...

Nov 17, 2004 Equipment

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT THE REAR VIEW NAVIGATOR SYSTEM FAILED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POSITION OF THE CAMERA FAILED TO COME ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED TH...

Nov 17, 2004 Equipment

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT THE REAR VIEW NAVIGATOR SYSTEM FAILED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POSITION OF THE CAMERA FAILED TO COME ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED TH...

Nov 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKING/SLOWING DOWN THERE IS A PERIOD OF SEVERAL SECONDS WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND ACCELERATES. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC THIS CAN POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE TOYOTA DEALER ADVISES THIS IS A NORMAL CONDIT...

Nov 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO BACKUP, WHEN SHE PUT THE VAN IN GEAR AND PUSHED THE GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE LET HER FOOT OF THE GAS AND THE 2005 VAN STARTING ROLLING. SHE THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY DID NOT WORK, THE BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. SHE THEN ROLLED DOWN A VERY STEEP BACKWARD...

Nov 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACKUP UP WHEN SHE PUT THE VAN IN REVERSE IT DID NOT MOVE. SHE TOOK HER FOOT OF THE GAS THE VAN STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT STOP. SHE THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A 75-80 DEGREE BANK FOR ABOUT 75-100 YARDS....

Nov 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKING/SLOWING DOWN THERE IS A PERIOD OF SEVERAL SECONDS WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND ACCELERATES. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC THIS CAN POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE TOYOTA DEALER ADVISES THIS IS A NORMAL CONDIT...

Nov 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO BACKUP, WHEN SHE PUT THE VAN IN GEAR AND PUSHED THE GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE LET HER FOOT OF THE GAS AND THE 2005 VAN STARTING ROLLING. SHE THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY DID NOT WORK, THE BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. SHE THEN ROLLED DOWN A VERY STEEP BACKWARD...

Nov 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACKUP UP WHEN SHE PUT THE VAN IN REVERSE IT DID NOT MOVE. SHE TOOK HER FOOT OF THE GAS THE VAN STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT STOP. SHE THEN ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A 75-80 DEGREE BANK FOR ABOUT 75-100 YARDS....

Nov 14, 2004 Trailer Hitches

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, PUT A HITCH ON IT AND IT SCRAPES THE GROUND GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, STEEP DRIVEWAYS, ETC WITHOUT ANY LOAD ON THE HITCH MOUNT. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AIR SHOCKS IF TOYOTA WANTS TO ADVERTISE THAT THE VAN CAN TOW TRAILERS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW DUE TO T...

Nov 14, 2004 Trailer Hitches

I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, PUT A HITCH ON IT AND IT SCRAPES THE GROUND GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, STEEP DRIVEWAYS, ETC WITHOUT ANY LOAD ON THE HITCH MOUNT. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AIR SHOCKS IF TOYOTA WANTS TO ADVERTISE THAT THE VAN CAN TOW TRAILERS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW DUE TO T...

Nov 9, 2004 Seats 2,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MOVED ABOUT A 1/4". MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, AFTER TESTING THE BRAKES AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT, MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, AND THAT OTHER VEHICLES WERE SI...

Nov 9, 2004 Seats 2,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MOVED ABOUT A 1/4". MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, AFTER TESTING THE BRAKES AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT, MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, AND THAT OTHER VEHICLES WERE SI...

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train 8,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LTD AWD HAS BOTH A HESITATION IN ACCELERATION AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS IF THE VEHICLE IS AT LOW SPEED AND THEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THEN AFTER A DELAY, CAN OVER REV AND THEN ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSON. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS WHE...

Nov 3, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR WAS LEFT AJAR WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED SO THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF AFTER TWENTY MINUTES IF THE IGNITION WAS OFF AND ANY DOORS ARE LEFT OPEN. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS FEATURE WAS ONLY AVAILABLE IN CANADIAN OR AUSTRAL...

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train 8,000 mi

2004 SIENNA LTD AWD HAS BOTH A HESITATION IN ACCELERATION AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS IF THE VEHICLE IS AT LOW SPEED AND THEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THEN AFTER A DELAY, CAN OVER REV AND THEN ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSON. THERE HAVE BEEN INCIDENTS WHE...

Nov 3, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE DOOR WAS LEFT AJAR WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED SO THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF AFTER TWENTY MINUTES IF THE IGNITION WAS OFF AND ANY DOORS ARE LEFT OPEN. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS FEATURE WAS ONLY AVAILABLE IN CANADIAN OR AUSTRAL...

Oct 27, 2004 Wheels 16,600 mi

LEFT REAR WHEEL STUD BROKE WHEN TORQUED TO 85 FT.LB. TORQUE SPECS IS 76 FTLB AS MENTIONED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL; AND IF ONE STUD CAN FRACTURE AT 85 FTLB, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE OTHERS HAVE GONE INTO YIELD ZONE, TOO. THIS IS A VERY POOR DESIGN AND A SAFETY RISK. DESIGN SHOULD BE ROBUST TO HANDLE DC N...

Oct 27, 2004 Wheels 16,600 mi

LEFT REAR WHEEL STUD BROKE WHEN TORQUED TO 85 FT.LB. TORQUE SPECS IS 76 FTLB AS MENTIONED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL; AND IF ONE STUD CAN FRACTURE AT 85 FTLB, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE OTHERS HAVE GONE INTO YIELD ZONE, TOO. THIS IS A VERY POOR DESIGN AND A SAFETY RISK. DESIGN SHOULD BE ROBUST TO HANDLE DC N...

Oct 22, 2004 Seats

WHILE LIFTING UP THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SECOND ROW SEATS THE SEAT SPRING JUMPED BACK FORCEFULLY AND HARD. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. *AK

Oct 22, 2004 Seats

WHILE LIFTING UP THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SECOND ROW SEATS THE SEAT SPRING JUMPED BACK FORCEFULLY AND HARD. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. *AK

Oct 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,800 mi

DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

Oct 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,800 mi

DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

Oct 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A DISTINCT DELAY IN THE ACCELERATION OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED QUICKLY. THIS DELAY IS NOT NOTICEABLE UNLESS THE DRIVER IS ALREADY MOVING AND THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED IN SITUATIONS SUCH AS PASSING OR SOME OTHER ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES QUICK ACCE...

Oct 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A DISTINCT DELAY IN THE ACCELERATION OF MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED QUICKLY. THIS DELAY IS NOT NOTICEABLE UNLESS THE DRIVER IS ALREADY MOVING AND THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED IN SITUATIONS SUCH AS PASSING OR SOME OTHER ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES QUICK ACCE...

Oct 5, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN THE TRANSMISSION WILL ON OCCASION HESATATE AND THEN SURGE. *AK

Oct 5, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN THE TRANSMISSION WILL ON OCCASION HESATATE AND THEN SURGE. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXHIBITS POOR LOW SPEED DRIVABILITY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM SLOW SPEED. THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO PEDAL ACTION WHICH RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION TIME AND AMOUNT. POOR, OR NO, ENGINE RESPONSE IS FOLLOWED BY LURCH FORWARD AS THROTTLE (OVER) REACTS AND TRANSMISSION SEARC...

Sep 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA EXHIBITS POOR LOW SPEED DRIVABILITY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM SLOW SPEED. THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO PEDAL ACTION WHICH RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION TIME AND AMOUNT. POOR, OR NO, ENGINE RESPONSE IS FOLLOWED BY LURCH FORWARD AS THROTTLE (OVER) REACTS AND TRANSMISSION SEARC...

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY CONSUMER'S CHILD KNOCKED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, SLAMMING INTO A WALL ACROSS THE STREET. THE CHILD WAS NOT HURT, BUT THE VEHICLE AND THE WALL WERE DAMAGED. VEHICLE'S MANUAL STATED THAT VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED...

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY CONSUMER'S CHILD KNOCKED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, SLAMMING INTO A WALL ACROSS THE STREET. THE CHILD WAS NOT HURT, BUT THE VEHICLE AND THE WALL WERE DAMAGED. VEHICLE'S MANUAL STATED THAT VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED...

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 300 mi

THE VEHICLE COMPUTER SENSOR DID NOT WORK. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT DETECT ANYTHING.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 FOR REPLACEMENT FOR THE FUEL TANK. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 300 mi

THE VEHICLE COMPUTER SENSOR DID NOT WORK. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT DETECT ANYTHING.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 FOR REPLACEMENT FOR THE FUEL TANK. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 SIENNA HESITATES WONT ACELL WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL AND REAPPLYING GAS JUST BOGGS DOWN SITS THERE FOR SECS. AND THEN GOES AFRAID OF GETTING HIT WHEN GOING AROUND TURNS OR PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF OTHER CARS JUST DOES NOT RESPOND.TOYOTA PERFORMED 2 BULL.UPDATES DOES NOT FIX PROBLEM AT ALL.FEEL ...

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 SIENNA HESITATES WONT ACELL WHEN RELEASING GAS PEDAL AND REAPPLYING GAS JUST BOGGS DOWN SITS THERE FOR SECS. AND THEN GOES AFRAID OF GETTING HIT WHEN GOING AROUND TURNS OR PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF OTHER CARS JUST DOES NOT RESPOND.TOYOTA PERFORMED 2 BULL.UPDATES DOES NOT FIX PROBLEM AT ALL.FEEL ...

Sep 16, 2004 Equipment

THE DESIGN OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOESN'T PERMIT ADEQUATE GROUND CLEARANCE WHEN A TRAILER HITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS CONNECTING ANY TRAILER TO THE HITCH WILL RESULT IN LOST OF PROPER SUSPENSION CLEARANCE AND POTENTIAL LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. TOYOTA SAYS THIS IS NOT A PROBL...

Sep 16, 2004 Equipment

THE DESIGN OF THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOESN'T PERMIT ADEQUATE GROUND CLEARANCE WHEN A TRAILER HITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS CONNECTING ANY TRAILER TO THE HITCH WILL RESULT IN LOST OF PROPER SUSPENSION CLEARANCE AND POTENTIAL LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. TOYOTA SAYS THIS IS NOT A PROBL...

Sep 13, 2004 Structure 19,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OFF THE TRACK. AS A RESULT, DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO ANOTHER LANE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THEN, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RPM GAUGE REGISTERED HIGH ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED ...

Sep 13, 2004 Structure 19,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OFF THE TRACK. AS A RESULT, DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO ANOTHER LANE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THEN, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RPM GAUGE REGISTERED HIGH ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED ...

Sep 8, 2004 Seat Belts 12,000 mi

MID-ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GUIDE/COVER BROKEN JAMMING THE SEAT BELT PREVENTING IT TO RETRACT. FAILURE REPEATED THREE TO FOUR TIMES AFTER EACH SEPARATE REPAIRS. I'M CONCERN FOR MY 7-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINTED AFTER SHE LEANS FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRAC...

Sep 8, 2004 Child Seat 12,000 mi

MID-ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GUIDE/COVER BROKEN JAMMING THE SEAT BELT PREVENTING IT TO RETRACT. FAILURE REPEATED THREE TO FOUR TIMES AFTER EACH SEPARATE REPAIRS. I'M CONCERN FOR MY 7-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINTED AFTER SHE LEANS FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRAC...

Sep 8, 2004 Seat Belts 12,000 mi

MID-ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GUIDE/COVER BROKEN JAMMING THE SEAT BELT PREVENTING IT TO RETRACT. FAILURE REPEATED THREE TO FOUR TIMES AFTER EACH SEPARATE REPAIRS. I'M CONCERN FOR MY 7-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINTED AFTER SHE LEANS FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRAC...

Sep 8, 2004 Child Seat 12,000 mi

MID-ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT GUIDE/COVER BROKEN JAMMING THE SEAT BELT PREVENTING IT TO RETRACT. FAILURE REPEATED THREE TO FOUR TIMES AFTER EACH SEPARATE REPAIRS. I'M CONCERN FOR MY 7-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINTED AFTER SHE LEANS FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRAC...

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Tires 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Tires 14,000 mi

BRAKE DEGRADATION ON 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA SIENNA BRAKES BEGAN TO SEVERLY DETERIORATE AT 14,000 MILES. PADS WORN BEYOND SAFE USE AND ROTORS GLAZED AND WARPED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 1,950 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STRUCK THE CONSUMER WHEN CLOSING. DOOR WILL NOT STOP EVEN WITH TOTAL PRESSURE. DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM, AND COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR. *AK THE VEHICLE DOOR WILL ONLY STOP SLIDING WHEN PRESSURE IS PUT ON IT FROM THE OUTSIDE PART OF THE DOOR. THE BULK OF THE DOOR ( INSID...

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 1,950 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR STRUCK THE CONSUMER WHEN CLOSING. DOOR WILL NOT STOP EVEN WITH TOTAL PRESSURE. DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM, AND COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR. *AK THE VEHICLE DOOR WILL ONLY STOP SLIDING WHEN PRESSURE IS PUT ON IT FROM THE OUTSIDE PART OF THE DOOR. THE BULK OF THE DOOR ( INSID...

Aug 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 900 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 900 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Power Train

HESITATION OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING GAS FROM A SLOW ROLL (UNDER 5 MPH). THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT IS NOT ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA.*AK

Aug 27, 2004 Power Train

HESITATION OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING GAS FROM A SLOW ROLL (UNDER 5 MPH). THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT IS NOT ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA.*AK

Aug 26, 2004 Power Train 17,320 mi

I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AND THE VSC AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON, I HAD TO SET AND RELEASE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL RANDOMLY THEN RE-ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHICH WOULD THEN ENABLE ME TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK

Aug 26, 2004 Power Train 17,320 mi

I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AND THE VSC AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON, I HAD TO SET AND RELEASE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL RANDOMLY THEN RE-ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHICH WOULD THEN ENABLE ME TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Seat Belts 800 mi

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE GOT STUCK, IT DID NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. DEALER REPAIRED IT AT LEAST 6 TIMES. MANUFACTURER RECOMMEND THEY GO TO ARBITRATION. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE FIX ONLY ALLEVIATES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *NM EA...

Aug 24, 2004 Seat Belts 800 mi

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE GOT STUCK, IT DID NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. DEALER REPAIRED IT AT LEAST 6 TIMES. MANUFACTURER RECOMMEND THEY GO TO ARBITRATION. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE FIX ONLY ALLEVIATES THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *NM EA...

Aug 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

ACCELERATOR FAILS TO RESPOND FOR 1-2 SECONDS IN AN EMERGENCY ACCELERATION SITUATION. WHEN ENTERING A ROAD FROM A STOP SIGN, I HESITATED THINKING THERE WAS NO ROOM. A VEHICLE LET ME IN. WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE IT SAFELY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THE CAR LETTING ME...

Aug 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

ACCELERATOR FAILS TO RESPOND FOR 1-2 SECONDS IN AN EMERGENCY ACCELERATION SITUATION. WHEN ENTERING A ROAD FROM A STOP SIGN, I HESITATED THINKING THERE WAS NO ROOM. A VEHICLE LET ME IN. WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE IT SAFELY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THE CAR LETTING ME...

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 5,000 mi

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THERE IS A "DEAD SPOT" WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A SLOW COASTING CONDITION. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETELY STOPPED CONDITION. HOWEVER, IF COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 - 10 MPH, DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATO...

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 5,000 mi

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. ON OUR 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, THERE IS A "DEAD SPOT" WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A SLOW COASTING CONDITION. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETELY STOPPED CONDITION. HOWEVER, IF COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 - 10 MPH, DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATO...

Aug 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,400 mi

MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHILD DRIVING OUR NEW, 2004 (3400 MILES) TOYOTA SIENNA. WE BELEIVE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE.*AK THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. SHE WENT FROM ACCELLERATOR TO BRAKES AND THE BRAKES NEVER APPLIED. SHE SLAMMED INTO THE CAR TH...

Aug 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,400 mi

MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHILD DRIVING OUR NEW, 2004 (3400 MILES) TOYOTA SIENNA. WE BELEIVE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE.*AK THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. SHE WENT FROM ACCELLERATOR TO BRAKES AND THE BRAKES NEVER APPLIED. SHE SLAMMED INTO THE CAR TH...

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,400 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN DEPRESSED AT 15 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN WHICH NO FAILURE WAS DETECTED.*AK

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 3,400 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN DEPRESSED AT 15 MPH. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN WHICH NO FAILURE WAS DETECTED.*AK

Aug 4, 2004 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE -- WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON FOR A WHILE, THE INTAKE BUTTON LIGHT IS AUTOMATICALLY ON AND THE COOL AIR FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING IS GETTING WARM . I THINK IT STARTS THE RECIRCULATION OF INTERIOR AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR IS AUTOMATICALLY OFF. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIR GE...

Aug 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 9,000 mi

WHEN ON AN INCLINE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSES. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Electrical System

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE -- WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON FOR A WHILE, THE INTAKE BUTTON LIGHT IS AUTOMATICALLY ON AND THE COOL AIR FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING IS GETTING WARM . I THINK IT STARTS THE RECIRCULATION OF INTERIOR AIR AND THE COMPRESSOR IS AUTOMATICALLY OFF. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIR GE...

Aug 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 9,000 mi

WHEN ON AN INCLINE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSES. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,850 mi

WHILE PARKING, ACCELERATING NO MORE THAN 5 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT RAN INTO A TREE TRUNK. I WILL BE MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH OAKBROOK TOYOTA IN WESTMONT, IL TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FOGLIGHT THAT OCCURRED DURING THE COLLISON AS ...

Aug 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,850 mi

WHILE PARKING, ACCELERATING NO MORE THAN 5 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT RAN INTO A TREE TRUNK. I WILL BE MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH OAKBROOK TOYOTA IN WESTMONT, IL TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FOGLIGHT THAT OCCURRED DURING THE COLLISON AS ...

Aug 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I NOTICED AN ARTICLE RECENTLY ABOUT A PROBE INTO TOYOTA'S (CAMRY AND LEXUS) THAT SURGE. MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SURGES FORWARD WHEN BRAKING AND THOUGH IT DOES NOT DO THIS CONSISTENTLY, IT HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAV...

Aug 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I NOTICED AN ARTICLE RECENTLY ABOUT A PROBE INTO TOYOTA'S (CAMRY AND LEXUS) THAT SURGE. MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA SURGES FORWARD WHEN BRAKING AND THOUGH IT DOES NOT DO THIS CONSISTENTLY, IT HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAV...

Jul 30, 2004 Steering 13,985 mi

AT 13K00MILES, OWNER NOTICED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR TO OUTSIDE EDGES OF BOTH STEER TIRES. TOOK TO SELLING DEALER TO HAVE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND TIRES ROTATED. TOE IN WAS OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION. DEALER CORRECTED ALIGNMENT AND AGREED TO REPLACE 1 WORN TIRE. OWNER REPLACED OTHER AT HIS EXPENSE. AT 22K MIL...

Jul 30, 2004 Structure

WHEN OUR VEHICLE WAS JUST PURCHASED, WE HAD BROUGHT IT HOME AND WAS SHOWING IT TO FAMILY WHEN OUR 2-YEAR OLD SON PULLED ON THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE, AND THE DOOR BEGAN TO OPEN (WE THOUGHT THE CHILD LOCKS WERE ON, BUT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE). HE WAS SURPRISED AND WAS AFRAID OF FALLING OUT OF THE VAN, S...

Jul 30, 2004 Steering 13,985 mi

AT 13K00MILES, OWNER NOTICED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR TO OUTSIDE EDGES OF BOTH STEER TIRES. TOOK TO SELLING DEALER TO HAVE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND TIRES ROTATED. TOE IN WAS OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION. DEALER CORRECTED ALIGNMENT AND AGREED TO REPLACE 1 WORN TIRE. OWNER REPLACED OTHER AT HIS EXPENSE. AT 22K MIL...

Jul 30, 2004 Structure

WHEN OUR VEHICLE WAS JUST PURCHASED, WE HAD BROUGHT IT HOME AND WAS SHOWING IT TO FAMILY WHEN OUR 2-YEAR OLD SON PULLED ON THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE, AND THE DOOR BEGAN TO OPEN (WE THOUGHT THE CHILD LOCKS WERE ON, BUT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE). HE WAS SURPRISED AND WAS AFRAID OF FALLING OUT OF THE VAN, S...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

WHILE APPROACHING A LEFT HAND TURN OFF A 4 LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY I SAW A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN THE MIDDLE MOST LANE WITH ITS LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON WHICH I INTERPRETED AS A SIGN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHERE I WAS ALSO TURNING. BUT IT TURNED OUT THE TURN SIGNAL MUST HAVE JUST ...

Jul 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50 mi

THE NEW MODEL YEAR 04 TOYOTA SIENNA VANS AND HIGHLANDER SUV HAVE POORLY DESIGNED AND OR MISADJUSTED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, CAUSING BLINDING GLARE TO ONCOMING DRIVERS, DRIVERS IN FRONT OF THESE VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS WALKING AT NIGHT. THESE EXCESSIVELY GLARING LIGHTS DISTRACT AND CAUSE EYE PAIN T...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

WHILE APPROACHING A LEFT HAND TURN OFF A 4 LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY I SAW A VEHICLE APPROACHING IN THE MIDDLE MOST LANE WITH ITS LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON WHICH I INTERPRETED AS A SIGN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHERE I WAS ALSO TURNING. BUT IT TURNED OUT THE TURN SIGNAL MUST HAVE JUST ...

Jul 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50 mi

THE NEW MODEL YEAR 04 TOYOTA SIENNA VANS AND HIGHLANDER SUV HAVE POORLY DESIGNED AND OR MISADJUSTED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, CAUSING BLINDING GLARE TO ONCOMING DRIVERS, DRIVERS IN FRONT OF THESE VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS WALKING AT NIGHT. THESE EXCESSIVELY GLARING LIGHTS DISTRACT AND CAUSE EYE PAIN T...

Jul 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMAIL FM LISA DAWN JONES (KY) RE HER DEFECTIVE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE GAS TANK & RADIATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED & THE ENGINE GELLED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA AFTER LEARNING THAT IT WAS TOTALLY REDESIGNED INCLUDING THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE CONSU...

Jul 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

EMAIL FM LISA DAWN JONES (KY) RE HER DEFECTIVE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE GAS TANK & RADIATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED & THE ENGINE GELLED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA AFTER LEARNING THAT IT WAS TOTALLY REDESIGNED INCLUDING THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE CONSU...

Jul 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMAIL FM LISA DAWN JONES (KY) RE HER DEFECTIVE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE GAS TANK & RADIATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED & THE ENGINE GELLED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA AFTER LEARNING THAT IT WAS TOTALLY REDESIGNED INCLUDING THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE CONSU...

Jul 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

EMAIL FM LISA DAWN JONES (KY) RE HER DEFECTIVE 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE GAS TANK & RADIATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED & THE ENGINE GELLED.*MR THE CONSUMER RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 SIENNA AFTER LEARNING THAT IT WAS TOTALLY REDESIGNED INCLUDING THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE CONSU...

Jul 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 23, 2004 Structure 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 23, 2004 Structure 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 23, 2004 Structure 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 23, 2004 Structure 5,000 mi

REAR MANUAL PASSENGER DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA LE (8 PASSAGER) DOES NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ( WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO WHEN WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPENED). IN TEXAS DUE TO HEAT CONDITIONS, WINDOWS ARE LEFT OPEN DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS. MY DOGS HAVE BEEN STRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES BY "NON-LOCK...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 2% OF LIFE LEFT AND THE DRUMS HAD TO BE MACHINED. THE VEHICLE NEVER GAVE ANY WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE BAD. *SC *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHEN WINDOW ROLLED DOWN. ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE, THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LATCH OPEN IF THE WINDOW IN THAT DOOR IS ROLLED DOWN. THIS ALLOWS THE DOOR TO SLIDE FORWARD ON EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND RUN INTO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 2% OF LIFE LEFT AND THE DRUMS HAD TO BE MACHINED. THE VEHICLE NEVER GAVE ANY WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE BAD. *SC *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MANUAL SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHEN WINDOW ROLLED DOWN. ON MY 2004 SIENNA LE, THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LATCH OPEN IF THE WINDOW IN THAT DOOR IS ROLLED DOWN. THIS ALLOWS THE DOOR TO SLIDE FORWARD ON EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND RUN INTO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE...

Jul 13, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN ON THE DRIVER-SIDE NON-POWERED DOOR, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH IN THE OPENED POSITION..THEREBY MAKING THE SLIDING DOOR TO SLIDE CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGERS ESPECIALLY CHILDREN GETTING OFF THE VAN. *LA

Jul 13, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN ON THE DRIVER-SIDE NON-POWERED DOOR, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH IN THE OPENED POSITION..THEREBY MAKING THE SLIDING DOOR TO SLIDE CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGERS ESPECIALLY CHILDREN GETTING OFF THE VAN. *LA

Jul 2, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND UNLOCKED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR LATCH AND A HINGE. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND UNLOCKED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR LATCH AND A HINGE. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND UNLOCKED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR LATCH AND A HINGE. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCKED AND UNLOCKED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR LATCH AND A HINGE. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION DURING WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BOTH DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WORE SEAT BELTS. HOWEVER, BOTH DRIVER ...

Jun 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LATERAL COLLISION DURING WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BOTH DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WORE SEAT BELTS. HOWEVER, BOTH DRIVER ...

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,442 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, AND THE QUICK DISCONNECT SECTION CAME APART IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND SIMPLY RECONNECTED THE QUICK CONNECT SECTION...

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,442 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY CONSTRUCTION. RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, AND THE QUICK DISCONNECT SECTION CAME APART IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND SIMPLY RECONNECTED THE QUICK CONNECT SECTION...

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE -- THE AIR GENERATED BY THE A/C CYCLES FROM COOL/COLD TO WARM WHEN THE COMPRESSOR STOPS; THE AIR RETURNS TO COOL/COLD WHEN THE COMPRESSOR RE-ENGAGES. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL; IT MAY IN FACT BE NORMAL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL BUT IT IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER AIR-CONDIT...

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LE -- THE AIR GENERATED BY THE A/C CYCLES FROM COOL/COLD TO WARM WHEN THE COMPRESSOR STOPS; THE AIR RETURNS TO COOL/COLD WHEN THE COMPRESSOR RE-ENGAGES. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL; IT MAY IN FACT BE NORMAL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL BUT IT IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER AIR-CONDIT...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE IDLES VERY FAST IN COLD WEATHER FIRST FEW MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING A BLOCK TO THE FIRST STOP SIGN HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY FORCEFULLY TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THIS CAUSES SOME LOSS OF CONTROL , ESPECIALLY ON A SLIGHT DOWN HILL SLOPE DURING SNOWY/ICY WEATHER. APPEARS TO BE COMBINATION ID...

Jun 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLES VERY FAST IN COLD WEATHER FIRST FEW MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING A BLOCK TO THE FIRST STOP SIGN HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY FORCEFULLY TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THIS CAUSES SOME LOSS OF CONTROL , ESPECIALLY ON A SLIGHT DOWN HILL SLOPE DURING SNOWY/ICY WEATHER. APPEARS TO BE COMBINATION ID...

Jun 4, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 20 MINUTES AS STATED IN THE BROCHURE AND OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS DRAINS THE BATTERY, AND LEAVES PEOPLE STRANDED. AK

Jun 4, 2004 Seat Belts

MIDDLE SEAT SEAL BELT TOP POSITIONER SOMETIMES GETS JAMMED, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE VERY LOOSE, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN WHO MAY NOT REALIZE THAT IT IS LOOSE. IT APPEARS THAT THE PLASTIC SUPPORT AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT IS NOT VERY SECURE, AND BECOMES LOOSE AFTER A WHILE.*AK

Jun 4, 2004 Interior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD GET JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BE ON, WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE IF IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE. BUT IF IT WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY IT WAS EASY TO MISS. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE CLOSED, BUT IT WAS NOT. A FEW TIMES I STARTED DRIVING WITH THIS CONDITI...

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD GET JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BE ON, WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE IF IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE. BUT IF IT WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY IT WAS EASY TO MISS. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE CLOSED, BUT IT WAS NOT. A FEW TIMES I STARTED DRIVING WITH THIS CONDITI...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE IDLES VERY FAST IN COLD WEATHER FIRST FEW MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING A BLOCK TO THE FIRST STOP SIGN HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY FORCEFULLY TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THIS CAUSES SOME LOSS OF CONTROL , ESPECIALLY ON A SLIGHT DOWN HILL SLOPE DURING SNOWY/ICY WEATHER. APPEARS TO BE COMBINATION ID...

Jun 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE IDLES VERY FAST IN COLD WEATHER FIRST FEW MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING A BLOCK TO THE FIRST STOP SIGN HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY FORCEFULLY TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THIS CAUSES SOME LOSS OF CONTROL , ESPECIALLY ON A SLIGHT DOWN HILL SLOPE DURING SNOWY/ICY WEATHER. APPEARS TO BE COMBINATION ID...

Jun 4, 2004 Interior Lighting

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 20 MINUTES AS STATED IN THE BROCHURE AND OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS DRAINS THE BATTERY, AND LEAVES PEOPLE STRANDED. AK

Jun 4, 2004 Seat Belts

MIDDLE SEAT SEAL BELT TOP POSITIONER SOMETIMES GETS JAMMED, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE VERY LOOSE, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN WHO MAY NOT REALIZE THAT IT IS LOOSE. IT APPEARS THAT THE PLASTIC SUPPORT AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT IS NOT VERY SECURE, AND BECOMES LOOSE AFTER A WHILE.*AK

Jun 4, 2004 Interior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD GET JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BE ON, WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE IF IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE. BUT IF IT WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY IT WAS EASY TO MISS. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE CLOSED, BUT IT WAS NOT. A FEW TIMES I STARTED DRIVING WITH THIS CONDITI...

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD GET JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BE ON, WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE IF IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE. BUT IF IT WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY IT WAS EASY TO MISS. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE CLOSED, BUT IT WAS NOT. A FEW TIMES I STARTED DRIVING WITH THIS CONDITI...

Jun 3, 2004 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS, SEAT BELT FAILS. THE SEAT BELT WILL SLIP DOWN A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND LOCKS ITSELF. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT FOUR TIMES FOR THIS ONE PROBLEM. *NM

Jun 3, 2004 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT FAILS EVERY 2000 TO 3000 MILES. ENCASEMENT IS LOCATED ON THE SEAT ITSELF INSTEAD OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CLIP HOLDING THE ENCASEMENT TOGETHER POPS OUT ALLOWING THE SEAT BELT TO CATCH IN OPENING BELOW, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL. A CHILD OR PASSENGER COU...

Jun 3, 2004 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS, SEAT BELT FAILS. THE SEAT BELT WILL SLIP DOWN A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND LOCKS ITSELF. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT FOUR TIMES FOR THIS ONE PROBLEM. *NM

Jun 3, 2004 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT FAILS EVERY 2000 TO 3000 MILES. ENCASEMENT IS LOCATED ON THE SEAT ITSELF INSTEAD OF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CLIP HOLDING THE ENCASEMENT TOGETHER POPS OUT ALLOWING THE SEAT BELT TO CATCH IN OPENING BELOW, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL. A CHILD OR PASSENGER COU...

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY SAVER FEATURE DOES NOT WORK AS ADVERTISED. IF REAR HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON UNTIL BATTERY IS DEAD. TOYOTA ADVERTISES THAT THE BATTERY-SAVER FEATURE IS SUPPOSED TO TURN INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF AFTER 20 MINUTES TO PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN. THIS IS NOT ONLY FALSE AD...

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY SAVER FEATURE DOES NOT WORK AS ADVERTISED. IF REAR HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON UNTIL BATTERY IS DEAD. TOYOTA ADVERTISES THAT THE BATTERY-SAVER FEATURE IS SUPPOSED TO TURN INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF AFTER 20 MINUTES TO PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN. THIS IS NOT ONLY FALSE AD...

Jun 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 9,900 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES/FAILS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE FOLLOWING MODE: AFTER BRAKING, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING BETWEEN 5 TO 15 MPH, THE VAN DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT; VEHICLE HESITATES WITH NO MOVEMENT FORWARD, THEN SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR AND LURCHES FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD 2 CLO...

Jun 1, 2004 Power Train 9,900 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES/FAILS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE FOLLOWING MODE: AFTER BRAKING, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING BETWEEN 5 TO 15 MPH, THE VAN DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT; VEHICLE HESITATES WITH NO MOVEMENT FORWARD, THEN SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR AND LURCHES FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD 2 CLO...

Jun 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 9,900 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES/FAILS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE FOLLOWING MODE: AFTER BRAKING, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING BETWEEN 5 TO 15 MPH, THE VAN DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT; VEHICLE HESITATES WITH NO MOVEMENT FORWARD, THEN SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR AND LURCHES FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD 2 CLO...

Jun 1, 2004 Power Train 9,900 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES/FAILS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE FOLLOWING MODE: AFTER BRAKING, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING BETWEEN 5 TO 15 MPH, THE VAN DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT; VEHICLE HESITATES WITH NO MOVEMENT FORWARD, THEN SHIFTS HARD INTO FIRST GEAR AND LURCHES FORWARD. WE HAVE HAD 2 CLO...

May 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT STAY LATCHED OPENED IN INTERMITTENT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE DOOR HAS ROLLED BACK ON MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, FORCEFULLY HITTING MY UPPER ARM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH LATCH ADJUSTMENT...

May 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT STAY LATCHED OPENED IN INTERMITTENT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE DOOR HAS ROLLED BACK ON MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF, FORCEFULLY HITTING MY UPPER ARM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH LATCH ADJUSTMENT...

May 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

May 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON MAY 14, 2004 VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON MAY 14, 2004 VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 11, 2004 Power Train 12 mi

VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A 3 SECOND HESITATION INTERVAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE INTO GEAR. WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN, IT IS AT IT'S WORSE. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *MR THE VEHICLE ONLY HESITATES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. *NM

May 11, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

ONCE, WHILE DRIVING ON I-5, ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN 'D'(OVERDRIVE), I SLOWED THE VEHICLE FROM 60 MPH TO AROUND 50 MPH BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE THEN SEEM TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR, THE RPMS HIT APPROX. 6000, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT A GEAR. IT REPEATED THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I PULLED OVER AND CALL THE ...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 8 mi

TOYOTA HAS ELIMINATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TAILGATE OF THE SIENNA. THE SMALL BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE ON THE CORNER OF THE REAR END ARE NOT SUFFICIENT AND WILL RESULT IN A HIGHER NUMBER OF SIENNAS GETTING REARENDED. THE DRIVER REARENDING THE SIENNA WILL TAKE THE BLAME WHEN THE SIENNA IS PARTIALLY ...

May 11, 2004 Power Train 12 mi

VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A 3 SECOND HESITATION INTERVAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE INTO GEAR. WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN, IT IS AT IT'S WORSE. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *MR THE VEHICLE ONLY HESITATES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. *NM

May 11, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

ONCE, WHILE DRIVING ON I-5, ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN 'D'(OVERDRIVE), I SLOWED THE VEHICLE FROM 60 MPH TO AROUND 50 MPH BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE THEN SEEM TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR, THE RPMS HIT APPROX. 6000, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT A GEAR. IT REPEATED THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I PULLED OVER AND CALL THE ...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 8 mi

TOYOTA HAS ELIMINATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TAILGATE OF THE SIENNA. THE SMALL BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE ON THE CORNER OF THE REAR END ARE NOT SUFFICIENT AND WILL RESULT IN A HIGHER NUMBER OF SIENNAS GETTING REARENDED. THE DRIVER REARENDING THE SIENNA WILL TAKE THE BLAME WHEN THE SIENNA IS PARTIALLY ...

May 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 6,150 mi

I RAN INTO A BIG PROBLEM WITH MY 4 MONTH OLD 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. I WAS TURNING ONTO A HILL AND WANTED TO SEE HOW IT WOULD ACCELERATE UP THE HILL SO I FLOORED IT. THE CAR ACCELERATED WELL AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CAR KEPT GOING AT FULL ACCELER...

May 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 6,150 mi

I RAN INTO A BIG PROBLEM WITH MY 4 MONTH OLD 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. I WAS TURNING ONTO A HILL AND WANTED TO SEE HOW IT WOULD ACCELERATE UP THE HILL SO I FLOORED IT. THE CAR ACCELERATED WELL AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CAR KEPT GOING AT FULL ACCELER...

May 4, 2004 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STALLED, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT GAS LINE WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE GAS TANK. *AK

May 4, 2004 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STALLED, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT GAS LINE WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE GAS TANK. *AK

Apr 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 6 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE TAILGATE ARE NOT BRAKE LIGHTS BUT RUNNING LIGHTS. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE POSITIONING OF THE ACTUAL BRAKE LIGHTS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR MOTORISTS DIRECTLY BEHIND TO SEE VEHI...

Apr 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 6 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE TAILGATE ARE NOT BRAKE LIGHTS BUT RUNNING LIGHTS. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE POSITIONING OF THE ACTUAL BRAKE LIGHTS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR MOTORISTS DIRECTLY BEHIND TO SEE VEHI...

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM S AFTER ONLY EIGHT MONTHS AND 10K MILES OF NORMAL USE. (NAR) *PH *CB

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM S AFTER ONLY EIGHT MONTHS AND 10K MILES OF NORMAL USE. (NAR) *PH *CB

Apr 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 7,500 mi

WHEN OPENING THE MANUAL REAR SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH AT TIMES EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. THE SLIDING DOOR SLID ON A CHILD WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A DOWN HILL. DEALER CLEANED THE TRACK ON THE DOOR, BUT THE ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY.*AK

Apr 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 7,500 mi

WHEN OPENING THE MANUAL REAR SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH AT TIMES EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. THE SLIDING DOOR SLID ON A CHILD WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A DOWN HILL. DEALER CLEANED THE TRACK ON THE DOOR, BUT THE ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,579 mi

RECALL NO.#03V291000, FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE HE WANTED TO CHECK TO SEE IF A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED. THE RECALL LETTER CLEARLY STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PER RECALL ORDER. *NM *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,579 mi

RECALL NO.#03V291000, FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE HE WANTED TO CHECK TO SEE IF A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED. THE RECALL LETTER CLEARLY STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PER RECALL ORDER. *NM *NM

Apr 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK DUE TO A HOLE INSIDE OF THE TANK. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PARKING CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK DUE TO A HOLE INSIDE OF THE TANK. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Air Bags

AFTER REMOVING ALL THE INTERIOR SIDE PANELS, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS WERE CUT OUT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH DISCONNECTED. *PH *SC *JB

Apr 15, 2004 Air Bags

AFTER REMOVING ALL THE INTERIOR SIDE PANELS, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS WERE CUT OUT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH DISCONNECTED. *PH *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,700 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A GAS LINE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WENT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND GAS LINE WAS PUMPING GAS ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE GAS LINE WAS LOOSE, IT WAS PUT BACK TOGETHER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK *LA

Apr 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,700 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A GAS LINE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WENT TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND GAS LINE WAS PUMPING GAS ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE GAS LINE WAS LOOSE, IT WAS PUT BACK TOGETHER, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK *LA

Mar 29, 2004 Seat Belts

THE WAY THE MIDDLE SEAT IS LOCATED AND DESIGNED IT HAS A SPLIT IN THE PLASTIC. THE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT IN THE SPLIT, AND AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *CB

Mar 29, 2004 Tires 3,044 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE BECAUSE THE FACTORY TIRES WERE MADE TO BE DRIVEN 100 MILES WHEN FLAT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 29, 2004 Seat Belts

THE WAY THE MIDDLE SEAT IS LOCATED AND DESIGNED IT HAS A SPLIT IN THE PLASTIC. THE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT IN THE SPLIT, AND AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT BELT, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *CB

Mar 29, 2004 Tires 3,044 mi

VEHICLE WASN'T EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE BECAUSE THE FACTORY TIRES WERE MADE TO BE DRIVEN 100 MILES WHEN FLAT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN ENGINE CUT OFF. COASTED INTO NEARBY PARKING AREA AND NOTICE MAJOR SMELL OF GASOLINE. FUMES VERY STRONG SO EVACUATED THE VAN. NOTICE ALL GASOLINE HAD LEAK (QUITE QUICKLY) FROM TANK. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS ANY SPARK MAY HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION. THIS ALL OCCU...

Mar 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN ENGINE CUT OFF. COASTED INTO NEARBY PARKING AREA AND NOTICE MAJOR SMELL OF GASOLINE. FUMES VERY STRONG SO EVACUATED THE VAN. NOTICE ALL GASOLINE HAD LEAK (QUITE QUICKLY) FROM TANK. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS ANY SPARK MAY HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION. THIS ALL OCCU...

Mar 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

IN MY AREA THERE ARE A LOT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S. WHENEVER I PASS THIS VEHICLE I'M ALMOST GETTING BLIND FROM THE POWERFUL HEADLAMPS. IT SEEMS THAT THE HEADLAMPS ARE NOT PROPERLY AIMED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD TEST THAT AGAIN, AND RECALL ALL THE SIENNAS FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

IN MY AREA THERE ARE A LOT 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA'S. WHENEVER I PASS THIS VEHICLE I'M ALMOST GETTING BLIND FROM THE POWERFUL HEADLAMPS. IT SEEMS THAT THE HEADLAMPS ARE NOT PROPERLY AIMED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD TEST THAT AGAIN, AND RECALL ALL THE SIENNAS FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE RECALLED PARTS FOR THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. RECALL NUMBER 03V291000. THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 6 MONTHS. *NM *SC *JB

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE RECALLED PARTS FOR THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. RECALL NUMBER 03V291000. THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 6 MONTHS. *NM *SC *JB

Mar 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CONSTANTLY MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. WE NOTICED THIS 3 MONTHS AFTER OUR PURCHASE. NOISE IS HEARD BY PASSENGERS IN THE 3RD ROW OR WHEN RADIO IS OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CONSTANTLY MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. WE NOTICED THIS 3 MONTHS AFTER OUR PURCHASE. NOISE IS HEARD BY PASSENGERS IN THE 3RD ROW OR WHEN RADIO IS OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALER DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE RECALL 03V291000. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. *NM *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, A SEVERE VIBRATION AND OR POUNDING OCCURRED IN THE FRONT END. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER ACTUATION OF THE PULSATING BRAKES TO COUNTERACT FALSE PERCEPTION OF SKIDDING. (THE DRIVER DID NOT APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING THE EVENT)...

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALER DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE RECALL 03V291000. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. *NM *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, A SEVERE VIBRATION AND OR POUNDING OCCURRED IN THE FRONT END. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER ACTUATION OF THE PULSATING BRAKES TO COUNTERACT FALSE PERCEPTION OF SKIDDING. (THE DRIVER DID NOT APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING THE EVENT)...

Mar 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE SURGED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Mar 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE SURGED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Electrical System 1,565 mi

THE REAR HATCH ON MY TWO-MONTH OLD 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DID NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, THEREFORE THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON AND DRAINED THE BATTERY AFTER ONE NIGHT. AN OWNERS TOWN HALL TYPE WEB-PAGE STATES THAT TOYOTA NOTICED THIS "OVERSIGHT" ( THE INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT TIMING-OUT) AND CORRECTED THE PROB...

Mar 2, 2004 Electrical System 1,565 mi

THE REAR HATCH ON MY TWO-MONTH OLD 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA DID NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, THEREFORE THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAYED ON AND DRAINED THE BATTERY AFTER ONE NIGHT. AN OWNERS TOWN HALL TYPE WEB-PAGE STATES THAT TOYOTA NOTICED THIS "OVERSIGHT" ( THE INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT TIMING-OUT) AND CORRECTED THE PROB...

Feb 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

WHILE DRIVING AY ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS COMING THROUGH THE GAS TANK. DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

WHILE DRIVING AY ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS COMING THROUGH THE GAS TANK. DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 26, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 8,300 mi

THE VAN'S SKID CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE SYSTEM LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE SKID CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE SYSTEM FROZE UP. *NM *JB

Feb 26, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING FUEL TANK FAILURE ON AUGUST 3, 2003. WHEN CONSUMER CALLED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HE WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY SENDING ONE TANK AT A TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD NOT BEEN SCHEDULED TO RECEIVE A FUEL TANK. *SC

Feb 26, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 8,300 mi

THE VAN'S SKID CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE SYSTEM LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE SKID CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE SYSTEM FROZE UP. *NM *JB

Feb 26, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING FUEL TANK FAILURE ON AUGUST 3, 2003. WHEN CONSUMER CALLED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HE WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY SENDING ONE TANK AT A TIME. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD NOT BEEN SCHEDULED TO RECEIVE A FUEL TANK. *SC

Feb 20, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 20, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

RECURRING DRIVABILITY PROBLEM WITH 2004 SIENNA XLE 3.3L. AFTER DECELERATING THEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, SURGE VARIES FROM ANNOYING TO DANGEROUS. ON OCCASION, IS SEVERE ENOUGH TO SQUEAL TIRES. FROM A DEAD STOP, THROTTLE RESPONSE IS BETTER BUT FROM A ROLLING STOP, DANGEROUS AND INCONSISTENT.*AK

Feb 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

RECURRING DRIVABILITY PROBLEM WITH 2004 SIENNA XLE 3.3L. AFTER DECELERATING THEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, SURGE VARIES FROM ANNOYING TO DANGEROUS. ON OCCASION, IS SEVERE ENOUGH TO SQUEAL TIRES. FROM A DEAD STOP, THROTTLE RESPONSE IS BETTER BUT FROM A ROLLING STOP, DANGEROUS AND INCONSISTENT.*AK

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 138 mi

BATTERY SAVER ON MY '04 TOYOTA SIENNA DOESN'T WORK. INSDIE LIGHTS WERE LEFT ON ACCIDENTALLY AND THEY DIDN'T TURN OFF AS ADVERTISED IN THE LITERATURE AND OWNER'S MANUAL. BATTERY WENT DEAD AND HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED , *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 2,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS A BATTERY SAVER FEATURE WHICH SHOULD GO INTO EFFECT AFTER 30 MINUTES. HOWEVER, BATTERY SAVE FEATURE WAS INEFFECTIVE. AFTER 6 WEEKS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE BATTERY SAVER FEATURE. MANUFACTURER WAS STILL ADVERTISING THAT THE FEATURE WAS INSTALLED AND C...

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 138 mi

BATTERY SAVER ON MY '04 TOYOTA SIENNA DOESN'T WORK. INSDIE LIGHTS WERE LEFT ON ACCIDENTALLY AND THEY DIDN'T TURN OFF AS ADVERTISED IN THE LITERATURE AND OWNER'S MANUAL. BATTERY WENT DEAD AND HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED , *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 2,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS A BATTERY SAVER FEATURE WHICH SHOULD GO INTO EFFECT AFTER 30 MINUTES. HOWEVER, BATTERY SAVE FEATURE WAS INEFFECTIVE. AFTER 6 WEEKS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE BATTERY SAVER FEATURE. MANUFACTURER WAS STILL ADVERTISING THAT THE FEATURE WAS INSTALLED AND C...

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30 mi

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED POORLY. THE PEDAL PAD WAS 2X4 INCHES. WHEN TRANSFERRING FEET FROM ONE PEDAL TO ANOTHER CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD GET STUCK BETWEEN THE PEDALS. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30 mi

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED POORLY. THE PEDAL PAD WAS 2X4 INCHES. WHEN TRANSFERRING FEET FROM ONE PEDAL TO ANOTHER CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD GET STUCK BETWEEN THE PEDALS. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30 mi

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED POORLY. THE PEDAL PAD WAS 2X4 INCHES. WHEN TRANSFERRING FEET FROM ONE PEDAL TO ANOTHER CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD GET STUCK BETWEEN THE PEDALS. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30 mi

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED POORLY. THE PEDAL PAD WAS 2X4 INCHES. WHEN TRANSFERRING FEET FROM ONE PEDAL TO ANOTHER CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD GET STUCK BETWEEN THE PEDALS. *AK

Jan 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MASSIVE GASOLINE LEAK UNDER DRIVER SIDE. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS FILLED WITH FUME FROM THE GASOLINE. WE AND THE KIDS HAD TO EXIT THE VAN ASAP. VAN HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. WE BOUGHT THIS VAN ON MAY 2003 AND DURING OCTOBER WE BROUGHT THIS VAN BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACE BECAUSE ...

Jan 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MASSIVE GASOLINE LEAK UNDER DRIVER SIDE. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS FILLED WITH FUME FROM THE GASOLINE. WE AND THE KIDS HAD TO EXIT THE VAN ASAP. VAN HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. WE BOUGHT THIS VAN ON MAY 2003 AND DURING OCTOBER WE BROUGHT THIS VAN BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACE BECAUSE ...

Jan 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20 mi

THERE IS A SOUR SMELL (SULFUR-LIKE) COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. DEALER TOLD US IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT AS OF 1/25/04, THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. SAID TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. THIS NOT ONLY IS P...

Jan 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20 mi

THERE IS A SOUR SMELL (SULFUR-LIKE) COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. DEALER TOLD US IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT AS OF 1/25/04, THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. SAID TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. THIS NOT ONLY IS P...

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 03V291000 ON AUGUST 2003. CALLED EVERY MONTH TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, AND STILL THEY DID HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 03V291000 ON AUGUST 2003. CALLED EVERY MONTH TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, AND STILL THEY DID HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE WINDOW OF THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS ROLLED DOWN, THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO LATCH. THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT WHEN A PASSENGER GETS IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATED THIS WAS A NEW SAFETY FEATURE. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 16, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE WINDOW OF THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS ROLLED DOWN, THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO LATCH. THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT WHEN A PASSENGER GETS IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA STATED THIS WAS A NEW SAFETY FEATURE. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 12, 2004 Structure 10,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A 10 % GRADE, THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTO SLIDING DOOR WAS PUSHED TO OPEN THE DOOR. RATHER THAN OPENING SLOW AND CONTROLLED AS NORMAL, THE DOOR SHUT BACK AT SUCH SPEED AND STRENGTH THAT IT RIPPED THE DOOR OFF THE TRACK...

Jan 12, 2004 Structure 10,000 mi

WE OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A 10 % GRADE, THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTO SLIDING DOOR WAS PUSHED TO OPEN THE DOOR. RATHER THAN OPENING SLOW AND CONTROLLED AS NORMAL, THE DOOR SHUT BACK AT SUCH SPEED AND STRENGTH THAT IT RIPPED THE DOOR OFF THE TRACK...

Dec 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

HESITATION BOGS ON A ACCELERATION, DELAY IN A ACCELERATION NO POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS. LOOSES SPEED AND CARS BEHIND CATCH UP VERY QUICKLY AND WORRIED ABOUT GETTING HIT IN REAR END. MY WIFE IS WORRIED ABOUT GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA DEALER FELT THE PROBLEM, BUT NO OFFER FOR REPAIRS THEY SAY THI...

Dec 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

HESITATION BOGS ON A ACCELERATION, DELAY IN A ACCELERATION NO POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS. LOOSES SPEED AND CARS BEHIND CATCH UP VERY QUICKLY AND WORRIED ABOUT GETTING HIT IN REAR END. MY WIFE IS WORRIED ABOUT GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA DEALER FELT THE PROBLEM, BUT NO OFFER FOR REPAIRS THEY SAY THI...

Dec 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,600 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS OCCURRED AFTER DEALERSHIP PERFORMED RECALL 03V291000 REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,600 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS OCCURRED AFTER DEALERSHIP PERFORMED RECALL 03V291000 REPAIRS. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,000 mi

WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A FENCE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,000 mi

WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A FENCE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER PURCHASED A TOYOTA, SIENNA, 2004 , AND DISCOVERED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THERE WAS NO RECORD THAT INDICATED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOL...

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 03V29-000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK FAILURE. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. ROMANIA TOYOTA, 388 GOOD PASTURE ISLAND ROAD, EUGENE, OREGON 97041, SERVICE MANAGER KEVIN. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,675 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FUEL TANK EQUIPMENT. *MR THE GASOLINE TANK MAY CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE FROM A LEAK, IT WAS THE THIRD FUEL TANK THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST CHANGE WAS DUE TO A RECALL. THE THIRD TANK WAS DUE TO A PROFUSE GASOLINE LEAK. *SCC *JB

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER PURCHASED A TOYOTA, SIENNA, 2004 , AND DISCOVERED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THERE WAS NO RECORD THAT INDICATED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOL...

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 03V29-000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK FAILURE. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. ROMANIA TOYOTA, 388 GOOD PASTURE ISLAND ROAD, EUGENE, OREGON 97041, SERVICE MANAGER KEVIN. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,675 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FUEL TANK EQUIPMENT. *MR THE GASOLINE TANK MAY CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE FROM A LEAK, IT WAS THE THIRD FUEL TANK THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST CHANGE WAS DUE TO A RECALL. THE THIRD TANK WAS DUE TO A PROFUSE GASOLINE LEAK. *SCC *JB

Nov 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

2004, TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VERY SLUGGISH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN CRUISING, APPARENTLY DUE TO VERY SLUGGISH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT. NO PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. PROBLEM IS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE DRIVER EXPECTS REASONABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE TO AVOID A COL...

Nov 28, 2003 Power Train 1,000 mi

2004, TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VERY SLUGGISH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN CRUISING, APPARENTLY DUE TO VERY SLUGGISH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT. NO PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. PROBLEM IS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE DRIVER EXPECTS REASONABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE TO AVOID A COL...

Nov 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

2004, TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VERY SLUGGISH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN CRUISING, APPARENTLY DUE TO VERY SLUGGISH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT. NO PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. PROBLEM IS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE DRIVER EXPECTS REASONABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE TO AVOID A COL...

Nov 28, 2003 Power Train 1,000 mi

2004, TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED. VERY SLUGGISH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN CRUISING, APPARENTLY DUE TO VERY SLUGGISH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFT. NO PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. PROBLEM IS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE DRIVER EXPECTS REASONABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE TO AVOID A COL...

Nov 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE RECALL (03V291000) BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 3 MONTHS. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE RECALL (03V291000) BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 3 MONTHS. *NLM

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT DEALERSHIP ONLY RECEIVED A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PARTS EACH MONTH FOR THE RECALL. DEALER DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER WHEN THE P...

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT DEALERSHIP ONLY RECEIVED A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PARTS EACH MONTH FOR THE RECALL. DEALER DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER WHEN THE P...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,400 mi

TOYOTA, SIENNA 2004. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON A RECALL TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE AND FILLED TANK, AND GAS LEAK OUT TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A DEFECTIVE GASKET OR SEAL. *AK A WEEK AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE SER...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SIENNA LE, BOUGHT IN MAY 2003. GAS PEDAL LULL!!! WHEN COMING TO A ROLLING STOP AND THEN HAVE TO ACCELERATE, THE GAS PEDAL HAS A LULL SO YOU PUSH A LITTLE MORE AND YOU SCREECH THE TIRES. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS, CUTTING ACROSS TRAFFIC, SOMEONE WAS LETTING ME GO AND THE HESITATION GAVE T...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,400 mi

TOYOTA, SIENNA 2004. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON A RECALL TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE AND FILLED TANK, AND GAS LEAK OUT TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A DEFECTIVE GASKET OR SEAL. *AK A WEEK AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE SER...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SIENNA LE, BOUGHT IN MAY 2003. GAS PEDAL LULL!!! WHEN COMING TO A ROLLING STOP AND THEN HAVE TO ACCELERATE, THE GAS PEDAL HAS A LULL SO YOU PUSH A LITTLE MORE AND YOU SCREECH THE TIRES. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS, CUTTING ACROSS TRAFFIC, SOMEONE WAS LETTING ME GO AND THE HESITATION GAVE T...

Oct 24, 2003 Seat Belts

THE PLASTIC COVER/GUIDE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT CAME APART, CAUSING THE BELT TO STICK AND NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED THE PART, AND WITHIN A DAY OR TWO THE NEW PART FAILED IN THE SAME WAY. RETURNED TO DEALER; THEY SAID 2 OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SA...

Oct 24, 2003 Seat Belts

THE PLASTIC COVER/GUIDE FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE ROW CAPTAIN SEAT CAME APART, CAUSING THE BELT TO STICK AND NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED THE PART, AND WITHIN A DAY OR TWO THE NEW PART FAILED IN THE SAME WAY. RETURNED TO DEALER; THEY SAID 2 OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SA...

Oct 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 08/15/2003. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, AND COULD NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: UNABLE TO GET RECALL HONORED BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. JIM WHITE TOYOTA,TOLEDO OHIO. 419 841 6681. *AK

Oct 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 08/15/2003. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, AND COULD NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE: UNABLE TO GET RECALL HONORED BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. JIM WHITE TOYOTA,TOLEDO OHIO. 419 841 6681. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Structure 6,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE MODEL SLIDING DOORS PROBLEM. BOTH SLIDING DOORS INSIDE PANELS POP UP AT LEAST 1 INCH FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THIS CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR JAM DURING OPENING & CLOSING. ONE SIDE OF THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Structure 6,000 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA CE MODEL SLIDING DOORS PROBLEM. BOTH SLIDING DOORS INSIDE PANELS POP UP AT LEAST 1 INCH FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THIS CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR JAM DURING OPENING & CLOSING. ONE SIDE OF THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT STILL NOT COMPLETED AFTER 30 DAYS WAITING FOR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO COMPLETE RECALL PROCESS. I AM TOLD THERE IS A DELAY IN THE PART SUPPLY BUT TOYOTA CORPORATE CLAIMS THERE IS NOT RESTRICTION IN PARTS SUPPLY. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT STILL NOT COMPLETED AFTER 30 DAYS WAITING FOR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO COMPLETE RECALL PROCESS. I AM TOLD THERE IS A DELAY IN THE PART SUPPLY BUT TOYOTA CORPORATE CLAIMS THERE IS NOT RESTRICTION IN PARTS SUPPLY. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,400 mi

SUDDEN MASSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER MY NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN UNDER NORMAL OPERATION CONDITION. I BOUGHT A NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FROM THE DEALER IN MARCH 2003. WHEN I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN A MASSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FUME OF THE FUEL FIL...

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,400 mi

SUDDEN MASSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER MY NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINI VAN UNDER NORMAL OPERATION CONDITION. I BOUGHT A NEW 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA FROM THE DEALER IN MARCH 2003. WHEN I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN A MASSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FUME OF THE FUEL FIL...

Oct 9, 2003 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IN MIDDLE ROW OF THE CAPTAIN CHAIR WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DRIVER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE PICKS UP AND TRANSPORTS CHILDREN FROM PLACE TO PLACE. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IN MIDDLE ROW OF THE CAPTAIN CHAIR WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DRIVER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE PICKS UP AND TRANSPORTS CHILDREN FROM PLACE TO PLACE. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

HESITATION, BOGS ON A ACCELERATION, DELAY IN A ACCELERATION NO POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS. LOOSES SPEED AND CARS BEHIND CATCH UP VERY QUICKLY AND WORRIED ABOUT GETTING HIT IN REAR END. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE AND HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD TWICE TO AVOID REAR END COLLISION. TOYOTA DEALER FELT THE PROBLEM...

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

HESITATION, BOGS ON A ACCELERATION, DELAY IN A ACCELERATION NO POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS. LOOSES SPEED AND CARS BEHIND CATCH UP VERY QUICKLY AND WORRIED ABOUT GETTING HIT IN REAR END. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE AND HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD TWICE TO AVOID REAR END COLLISION. TOYOTA DEALER FELT THE PROBLEM...

Oct 1, 2003 Seats

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 - THE 2ND ROW SEATS ARE "SPRING LOADED" SO THAT BY PUSING A LEVER, THEY WILL PIVOT FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE 3RD ROW SEATS. THE FORCE OF THE SPRING IS VERY STRONG AND A CHILD/INFANT COULD EASILY BE INJURED IF HIT BY THE PIVOTING SEAT. I RECOMMEND A RECALL TO RETROFIT THE SEA...

Oct 1, 2003 Seats

TOYOTA SIENNA 2004 - THE 2ND ROW SEATS ARE "SPRING LOADED" SO THAT BY PUSING A LEVER, THEY WILL PIVOT FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE 3RD ROW SEATS. THE FORCE OF THE SPRING IS VERY STRONG AND A CHILD/INFANT COULD EASILY BE INJURED IF HIT BY THE PIVOTING SEAT. I RECOMMEND A RECALL TO RETROFIT THE SEA...

Sep 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP IS DELAYING RECALL 03V29100 REPAIRS FOR THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ORDERING PARTS CORRECTLY. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP IS DELAYING RECALL 03V29100 REPAIRS FOR THE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ORDERING PARTS CORRECTLY. *AK

Sep 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS.*AK

Sep 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 03V291000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS.*AK

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CENSORED SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR DID NOT RETRACT AND THE PASSENGERS ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. THE DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE ...

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HIS 4YR OLD CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF CENSORED SLIDING DOOR THE CHILD'S RIGHT LEG BECAME CAUGHT IN DOOR AND SUSTAINED A DEEP CUT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE DOOR TO RETRACT IT. THE DEALERS SERVICE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INF...

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CENSORED SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR DID NOT RETRACT AND THE PASSENGERS ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. THE DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE ...

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HIS 4YR OLD CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF CENSORED SLIDING DOOR THE CHILD'S RIGHT LEG BECAME CAUGHT IN DOOR AND SUSTAINED A DEEP CUT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE DOOR TO RETRACT IT. THE DEALERS SERVICE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INF...

Sep 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING UPHILL VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE DEPRESSED TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING UPHILL VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE DEPRESSED TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,000 mi

THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD ONLY ORDER ONE PART PER DAY. CURIOUS TOYOTA OF BRANDON 813-621-7747. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,000 mi

THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL 03V291000 CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD ONLY ORDER ONE PART PER DAY. CURIOUS TOYOTA OF BRANDON 813-621-7747. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE "LOWER TO HIGHER GEAR. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS RUNNING UNDER TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE "LOWER TO HIGHER GEAR. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS RUNNING UNDER TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System 80 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED FREQUENTLY STALLS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. STALLS COMMENCED WITHIN DAYS OF ACQUIRING VEHICLE (PRIOR TO 100 MILES), HAVE OCCURRED MORE THAN 10 TIMES, AND HAVE OCCURRED AT 60 MPH, 40 MPH, 30 MPH, AND DURING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP REP...

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System 80 mi

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED FREQUENTLY STALLS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. STALLS COMMENCED WITHIN DAYS OF ACQUIRING VEHICLE (PRIOR TO 100 MILES), HAVE OCCURRED MORE THAN 10 TIMES, AND HAVE OCCURRED AT 60 MPH, 40 MPH, 30 MPH, AND DURING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP REP...

Aug 14, 2003 Interior Lighting

OWNER OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED - PRUCHASED IN JULY 2004. WHEN THE ANY OF THE VANITY LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON IN THE INSIDE OF THE VAN AND THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION THE LIGHTS NEVER TURN OFF...THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC BATTERY SAVER/SHUT-OFF. HOWEVER, I NOTICED THAT IN VANS RELEASED SINCE THEN ...

Aug 14, 2003 Interior Lighting

OWNER OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED - PRUCHASED IN JULY 2004. WHEN THE ANY OF THE VANITY LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON IN THE INSIDE OF THE VAN AND THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION THE LIGHTS NEVER TURN OFF...THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC BATTERY SAVER/SHUT-OFF. HOWEVER, I NOTICED THAT IN VANS RELEASED SINCE THEN ...