2006 TOYOTA Sienna Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
275 complaints
Airbag warning light intermittently flashes, upon personal research on owner forums this is a common issue that is most commonly fixed by wiggling or disconnecting/reconnecting the airbag sensor wiring below the front seats.
Apr 08, 2022
Airbag system warning light due to failing connector under the front passenger seat. Code 44 / B0111. See Toyota T-SB-0069-12. This is a pattern failure in a critical safety system.
Feb 26, 2022
MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS AN INTERMITTENT AIRBAG WARNING LAMP APPEAR OFF AND ON. I HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING VARIOUS RECALLS WHICH HAVE USUALLY BEEN DISMISSED AS UNNECESSARY FROM THE VARIOUS DEALERS WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. I HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE TOYOTA HAS BEEN MOSTLY NON-COMPLIANT WHEN IT COMES TO PERFORMING WARRANTY OR SAFETY RELATED ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLES. AT LEAST THAT HAS BEEN MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. IT TOOK THE THREAT OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION FROM THE U.S. CONGRESS TO GET A RESPONSE FROM THE CEO OF TOYOTA TO ATTEND A HEARING ON VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUES, SO I HAVE NO FAITH IN TOYOTA TAKING RESPONSIBILITY.
Dec 25, 2020
THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON IN THE VAN. MY AUTO TECH SAID THE AIR BAGS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. HE ALSO SAID THE PROBLEM WITH THE VAN IS A WIRING DEFECT, AND NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE ACTUAL AIR BAGS. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE VANS AND FIX THEM AT THEIR COST. THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS.
Sep 17, 2020
THE AIRBAG LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNED ON ONE DAY AND HAS REMAINED ON TO THIS DATE (8/7/2019) EVERY TIME WHEN WE TURN ON ENGINE AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL CAR OWNER, AND THE ODOMETER IS 78919 MILES. WE CALLED LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WERE INFORMED THAT OUR 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN IS NOT ON AIRBAG RECALL LIST.
Aug 06, 2019
+ 270 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
170 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate was opened and raised; however, the liftgate failed to remain open and raised as intended. The contact stated that when the liftgate was raised, the liftgate independently fell due to faulty liftgate struts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Aug 13, 2024
LIFTGATE FAILURE DATE 5-8-2020 MILEAGE 51,300 MILES MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED, WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2006. THE VAN IS METICULOUSLY CARED FOR WITH ALL SERVICE DONE ON TIME AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WHEN NOT IN USE, IT'S PARKED IN A CLIMATE-CONTROLLED GARAGE. ON OR ABOUT 2008, RECALL 80C WAS DONE AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE LIFTGATE MALFUNCTIONED ON 5-8-2020. THE LIFTGATE FELL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHED THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR ENGAGED AND POWERED THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE DOOR CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND BRUISED MY SHOULDER. IF THE DOOR SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE DOOR WILL SLAM DOWN HARD, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO ANYONE IN ITS PATH. I'M A FAIRLY STRONG 83-YEAR-OLD. IF THIS HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE OR ONE OF MY GREAT GRANDCHILDREN WERE UNDER THE MALFUNCTIONING HATCH, THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE MALFUNCTIONING HATCH WAS DEMONSTRATED TO A TOYOTA SERVICE REP. THE TOYOTA REP. SAID, WHEREAS THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE, TOYOTA WILL CHARGE FOR A SECOND REPAIR. THE COST OF REPAIRS WOULD BE MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, MORE THAN SEVENTY SIMILAR LIFT-GATE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND THAT SIENNA OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED. OBVIOUSLY, TOYOTA HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO SATISFACTORY, LASTING REPAIRS. TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ONCE AND FOR ALL AT NO COST TO THE SIENNA OWNER. A LIST OF SIMILAR ISSUES BEING REPORTED FOLLOWS: NOTE: COMMENTS RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY HIGHLIGHTED IN RED. NOTE: THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REPORTS. NOTE: DUE TO CHARACTER LIMITATION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE LIST OF SIMILAR ISSUES FOUND. CAN PROVIDE LIST IF YOU REQUEST. *TR
May 19, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 1, WE HEARD A "WHOOSH" SOUND. THE SUNROOF GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY FLEW OUT OF THE SUNROOF, AND THE INTERIOR SLIDE COVER POPPED UP THROUGH THE SUNROOF. WE DON'T KNOW WHERE THE GLASS WENT, AND DIDN'T HEAR A SHATTERING SOUND, SO WE ARE HOPEFUL THAT IT LANDED IN THE GRASS SOMEWHERE AND NOT IN THE ROADWAY, CAUSING INJURY TO ANYONE.
May 23, 2019
PASSENGER-SIDE POWERED SLIDING DOOR SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED; NO PRECEDING ODD NOISES OR OTHER TROUBLE SIGNS. THE DOOR WILL SLIDE BACKWARDS TO OPEN POSITION AND LATCH THERE AS IT SHOULD, BUT UPON BUTTON-PUSH TO CLOSE, IT ROLLS FORWARD ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF THE WAY, THEN STOPS AND RETRACTS. SAME PROBLEM NO MATTER WHICH OF THE SEVERAL DOOR SWITCHES IS USED. WORSE: THE DOOR CANNOT BE MANUALLY PUSHED BEYOND THE MALFUNCTION POINT TO SHUT IT. I FEAR DAMAGE TO MECHANISM AND DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BACKLASH IF I FORCE IT. OBVIOUSLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. LUCKILY DID NOT OCCUR ON A LONG FAMILY TRIP! CAR MUST BE GARAGED OUT OF WEATHER UNTIL PROBLEM RESOLVED. HERE IS THE ISSUE I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO CONSIDER: A MOTORIZED DOOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH A BYPASS PROCEDURE WHICH WOULD ALLOW DAMAGE-FREE MANUAL CLOSING FOR ANY AND ALL MECHANISM FAILURES. TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS ALTERNATIVE IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ITS CUSTOMERS.
Dec 29, 2018
ON THE SLIDING DOOR WITH THE AUTOMATIC OPEN, THE CABLE SNAPPED THAT CONTROLLED TO DOOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE. NOW THAT DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED. EVEN WITH THE POWER ASSIST BUTTON TURNED OFF, THE DOOR IN NOT ABLE TO BE USED. DURING AN ACCIDENT, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THAT DOOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I WAS SHOCKED THAT THIS ISN'T A RECALLED PART AS I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES.
Sep 24, 2018
+ 165 more complaints for this component
TIRES
50 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna equipped Hercules Tires, Tire Line: Roadtour 855 SPE, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: U96VH260H21. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH during a trip, the steering wheel started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed that the two front tires had sustained tread belt separation and bulges. The two front tires were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop, and the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side tire had sustained tread belt separation, and the metallic belt was poking through the rubber. The contact requested that the rear tires be replaced as a precautionary measure. The rear tires were replaced. All four tires were replacement tires. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 173,414. The tire failure mileage was approximately 16,022. The VIN was not available.
Aug 12, 2025
I FILED A COMPLAINT 10/18/2018; HOWEVER, THE COMPLAINT WAS FOR 2 OF THE 4 TIRES. TODAY'S COMPLAINT IS FOR THE REMAINING 2 TIRES WHICH HAD MANUFACTURER DEFECT PER THE SHOP. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE COOPERTIRE,CS5 NOT CS4.T THERE'S NOT AN OPTION FOR "CS5 "T SO LIKE OTHERS I'M USING THE CLOSET WHICH IS "CS4 T". MY VAN STARTING SHAKING (AT THIS POINT I HAVE TWO NEW TIRES ON 4/18 (COOPER CS5 -T) AND THE OTHER TWO TIRES ARE ALSO COOPER CS5 -T, BUT PURCHASED 1/2016, 80K MILE "WEAR OUT WARRANTY" I'VE PUT 7K ON THE TWO "NEW" TIRES & THE OTHER TWO HAVE 48K (22K LEFT). THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, PEOPLE SHAKE, I STOP DRIVING IT ANYWHERE THAT WILL REQUIRE ME GOING OVER 35MPH.SHAKING ISN'T EVEN THE WORD FOR IT WHEN OVER 35 MPH. I CAN'T GET ANYWHERE ON MY 35MPH FOR 1.5 WEEKS.. NOT FUN WITH 4 KIDS TO RUN TO SPORTS SCHOOL & EVENTS. I GET THE VAN IN FINALLY ON THURSDAY, 10/18/2018. I GET A CALL FROM THE SHOP TO TELL ME THERE IS A "MANUFACTURER DEFECT" ON THE TWO OLDER COOPER TIRES. THAT DEFECT WHICH IS TYPED ON MY RCPT IS "FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD A PLY SEPARATION CAUSING THE VIBRATION." SO I LOOKED IT UP, NOT KNOWING EXACTLY THE JARGON USED "TIRE SEPARATION IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS THINGS THAT CAN HAPPEN TO A TIRE, AND CAN PUT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND EVERYONE ELSE AROUND AT RISK. A SEPARATION CAN LEAD TO A TIRE BLOWOUT, WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO ONE OF THESE EVEN MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. HEAD-ON COLLISIONS. ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS. ROAD RUN-OFFS. SIDE IMPACT INCIDENTS. AND, MORE. OFTEN TIMES, THE INJURIES SUSTAINED FROM THESE ACCIDENTS ARE SEVERE, IF NOT DEADLY." I'M A METICULOUS RECORD KEEPER AND DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON MY VEHICLES. THE TIRES WENT ON 1/2016. ROTATED 1/11/2017, 5/17/2017, 3/2018, 4/2018,10/2018. OUT COME SAME AS LAST. 2 NEW TIRES I PAY FOR, NO OPTIONS, SO SAME BRAND ON AGAIN. IN 2016 I SPENT $675 ON 4 NEW TIRES, THEY SHOULD HAVE 22K LEFT OF WEAR. INSTEAD IN TOTAL I'VE PAID $106 TO HAVE THE BRAND TIRE ON IT.TOYOTA SAID ALL 4 TIRES WERE A PROBLEM 2/2018, DENIED
Oct 19, 2018
PURCHASED 4 NEW CS5 GRAND TOURING TIRES THAT HAVE 80,000 MILE "WEAR OUT" WARRANTY ON JANUARY 26, 2016. MILES = 174295. IN APRIL 2018, 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS LATER, MILES NOW AT 215089 (40K PUT ON, SO SHOULD HAVE ANOTHER 40K MORE) MY VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE, NOT HOLD AIR, I EVEN HAD PROBLEMS WITH AIR GOING INTO THROUGH THE VALVE, MY VEHICLE FAILED AN ALIGNMENT CHECK BY AN AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. TIRE TREAD DEPTH FRONT DRIVER: 4 6 5 5 TIRE TREAD DEPTH FRONT PASS: 5 6 6 5 TIRE TREAD DEPTH REAR DRIVER 6 8 8 7 TIRED TREAD DEPTH READ PASS: 6 7 7 6 OBVIOUSLY NOT GOING TO GET ANOTHER 40K MILES OUT OF THESE TIRES. IN ADDITION THE WEAR ON THEM IS INCONSISTENT ON EACH TIRE. THE TIRE ISN'T WEARING RIGHT. ALIGNMENT RIGHT REAR CAMBER: -1.9 -.9. I HAD AN ALIGNMENT ACTUALLY TWO, BUT ONE CLOSE TO THIS APPOINTMENT. TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO WEAR I PURCHASED THEM, THE FINE PRINT COMES INTO PLAY. SURE THE CRAPPY TIRES, WEARING OUT POURLY, NOT HOLDING AIR, WON'T MAKE IT 80K, BUT I PAY HALF FOR TWO NEW TIRES PLUS LABOR, THE OTHER TWO TIRES DO NOT QUALIFY I'M JUST SOL. REPLACEMENT TIRES TO CHOSE FROM, THE EXACT SAME TIRE. SO I GET TO PAY FOR TWO NEW TIRES OF THE EXACT SAME BRAND AND WARRANTY. UPDATE TO FOLLOW AS A "MANUFACTURER DEFECT" HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE TWO TIRES THAT WERE ORIGINAL.
Oct 18, 2018
I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 DOUGLAS ALL-SEASON 215/65R16 98T SL TIRES AT WALMART. AFTER LESS THAN 4 MONTHS/600 MILES OF USE, 3 OF THE TIRES WERE DIAGNOSED AS SEPARATING INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE COST US OUR LIVES. THESE TIRES MUST BE RECALLED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. IF YOUR VEHICLE SHAKES AT A MODERATE SPEED (BETWEEN 25-40MPH) AND YOU HAVE THESE TIRES THEN YOU SHOULD GET THEM REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. IT IS NOT THE BALANCE (I HAD THEM BALANCED TWICE) OR THE ALIGNMENT, IT IS A DEFECT IN THESE PARTICULAR TIRES.
Dec 01, 2016
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HAT A FLAT TIRE. *SMD THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE INSPECTED THE SPARE TIRE. HOWEVER, THEY NEVER MENTIONED THE SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING. *JB
Sep 28, 2015
+ 45 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
36 complaints
Swollen lug nuts. Won’t fit any wrench. Affects ability to remove a tire in case of needing to repair a flat tire.
Nov 24, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN EXPERIENCING A FLAT AND LOOKING TO PLACE THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THEY NOTICED THE CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUSTED CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO BECOME UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NHTSA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISTRIBUTING THE RECALL PARTS AND THAT THE NHTSA HOTLINE SHOULD BE CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 06/13/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED THE ASSEMBLY TOTALLY RUSTED OUT THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. UPDATED 9/27/18*JB
Apr 21, 2017
CORROSION ON OEM 17' ALUMINUM WHEEL RIMS CAUSED AIR TO SLOWLY LEAK OUT BETWEEN RIM & TIRE. LEAKING OCCURRED OVER SEVERAL DAYS WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR BEING DRIVEN. TIRES WERE RE-MOUNTED THREE TIMES TO CORRECT PROBLEM. TIRE SHOP HAD TO CLEAN & THEN POLISH RIM MATING SURFACE TO REMOVE CORROSION TO GET TIRES TO SEAT & HOLD AIR.
Aug 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (WHEELS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 04, 2016
RECENTLY PURCHASE THIS VAN AND IT HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE ALUMINUM WHEELS AND AIR SEEMS TO BE SLOWLY LEAKING FROM AT LEAST ONE OF THEM. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM IF IT ACCELERATES AS ONE TRAVELS DOWN THE ROAD.
Apr 20, 2016
+ 31 more complaints for this component
STEERING
35 complaints
STEERING RACK IS LEAKING AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ACROSS INTERNET. THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAY. THE STEERING MAKES A WEIRD AUTOMATED SOUND WHEN CAR MAKES SHARP TURNS ON SLOW SPEED. I CAN SEE THE LEAKS AROUND THE STEERING RACK. THE LEAK CAUSED MY BEARINGS TO FAIL WHICH COSTED AROUND 1000 TO REPAIR. HAD ALIGNMENT DONE THREE TIMES BUT IT GETS MISALIGNED EASILY. THE DEALERS WOULD LIKE TO GET AT LEAST $1200 TO FIX THE ISSUE. DEALERS KNOW THAT IT IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE BUT DOESN'T TAKE IT AS A RECALL WORTHY. HOPE NHTSA CAN HELP HERE.
Feb 20, 2021
TOOK MY SIENNA 2006 FOR A CHECK UP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING, REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RACK AND PINION UNIT. TOYOTA RECALLED 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA IN 2011 FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO FIX MY TOYOTA. THEY CLAIM THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE 2011 RECALL. INSTEAD, TOYOTA DID OFFER A $ 1000 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A CERTIFIED TOYOTA VEHICLE. I FELT I SHOULD REPORT THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND OTHER DRIVERS MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN 2012, I NOTICED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS NEVER QUITE RIGHT EVEN THOUGH DID THE ALIGNMENT TWO TIMES. I NOW THINK I KNOW WHY: THE RACK AND PINION ALREADY HAD AN ISSUE BACK THEN.
May 30, 2018
AT 90K MILES, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE AT RACK AND PINION. PASSENGER SIDE BOOT TORN.
Apr 17, 2018
SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING FOR THE FIRST TIME, I TRY TO TURN THE WHEEL BUT IT IS LOCKED (AS IF IT IS ALL THE WAY TO ONE SIDE BUT IT IS NOT) - THE WHEELS ARE TURNED THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE TIMES I HAVE NOTICED THIS BEHAVIOR MY WHEELS HAVE BEEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT, AND WHEN I TRY TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I AM TRYING TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT BUT THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED UP AS IF IT IS ALL THE WAY LEFT AND CANT GO ANY MORE. TO FREE IT UP I NEED TO TURN THE WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT (MAYBE A QUARTER TURN) THEN I CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO THE LEFT A COUPLE TURNS IF I LIKE AND EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. I USUALLY NOTICE THIS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS - THE CAR MAY HAVE BEEN SITTING ALL DAY SATURDAY .. I AM TRYING TO PUT MY FINGER ON IT BUT CAN'T SEEM TO. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY ISSUES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD .. BUT IT IS A LITTLE CONCERNING. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW AND I THOUGHT MAYBE I SHOULD REPORT THIS .
Jan 06, 2018
RACK AND PINION FAILURE. DEAR SIR/MADAM: I BROUGHT MY 2006 SIENNA (PURCHASED NEW) TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO WHAT I SUSPECTED WAS A BAD WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THE BEARING PROBLEM, BUT ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE SEAL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RACK AND PINION HAD GONE BAD AND HAD LEADED INTO THE BOOT ON THAT SIDE, AND SINCE THERE WAS NO WAY TO JUST REPLACE THE SEAL, I NEEDED A NEW RACK AND PINION SYSTEM INSTALLED, PLUS A FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT AFTER THE INSTALLATION TOTALING $1187. I MENTIONED TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT I RECENTLY HAD NOTICED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LOWER THAN USUAL AND RECENTLY NOTICED FLUID ON MY DRIVEWAY, SO THAT SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF THOSE OBSERVATIONS. THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM I BROUGHT MY SIENNA IN FOR OF THE BEARING NOISE SEEMED TO BE A FORTUNATE SITUATION, AS IT RESULTED IN THE REVELATION OF THE STEER SYSTEM PROBLEM BEFORE IT LED TO A MORE SERIOUS SITUATION. AFTER GETTING THE REPAIRS DONE, I RESEARCHED THE RACK AND PINION ISSUE AND REALIZED THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. IT ALSO SEEMS THAT WITH THE PREDICTABLE AND REGULAR OCCURRENCES OF THIS FAILURE, ADDRESSING THIS THROUGH A RECALL WOULD BE A REASONABLE ACTION TOYOTA CAN MAKE IN ITS EFFORTS TO CONTINUE MITIGATING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC SAFETY EVENTS FOR CUSTOMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME IN CONSIDERING THIS CONCERN. I CONTINUE TO FIND THAT TOYOTA PROVIDES A QUALITY PRODUCT. I HAVE BEEN A TOYOTA CUSTOMER SINCE 1984 AND DO APPRECIATE TOYOTA'S EFFORTS IN MAINTAINING THEIR REPUTATION AS A RELIABLE AND CONSUMER-FOCUSED COMPANY.
Dec 31, 2017
+ 30 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
35 complaints
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA THAT I BOUGHT IN 2009. I HAD TO TURN OFF MY ELECTRICAL RIGHT BACK SIDE PASSENGER DOOR BECAUSE IT SLIDES OPEN BY ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WITH THE PUSH BUTTON BUT DUE TO THE DOOR FLYING OPEN WHILE I'M DRIVING I HAD TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC OPTION OFF. I TAKE MY VEHICLE IN FOR ALL RECALLS BUT I'M NOT SURE IF THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THEM AND IF IT HASN'T IT SHOULD BE. IT JUST HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN YOU JUST SEE THE DOOR FLY OPEN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE KIDS AND A DOG THAT RIDES IN MY VAN ON A DAILY BASIS SO THIS PROBLEM NEEDS ATTENTION.
Mar 01, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S REAR DOOR WAS NOT LOCKING AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE DOOR WAS AJAR, IT DID NOT LOCK AND TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DOORS WOULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT CONSUMER STATED BOTH DOORS HAD THE ISSUE OF NOT LOCKING MULTIPLE TIMES. ALL AUTOMATIC DOOR FEATURES HAVE HAD TO BE DISENGAGED AND THE RIGHT REAR (PASSENGER) DOOR WILL NOT ENGAGE THE LOCK. UPDATED 7/10/18*JB
Nov 23, 2016
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA06020 THE REPLACEMENT STRUT FOR THE REAR LIFT GATE UNDER THE RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA06020 ARE FAILING AGAIN. THEY WERE ALREADY REPLACE ONCE UNDER THE RECALL. IF IT'S A NORMAL WEAR ITEM THEN SHOULD BE LISTED UNDER MAINTENANCE. *TR
Jan 01, 2014
PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE "DOOR OPEN" LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD REMAINED LIT. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHICH IDENTIFIED FAULTY REAR LATCH AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIR COST OF $526. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR COST WHICH THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY SINCE THE FAULTY LATCH MECHANISM IS NOT A RESULT OF USAGE OF THE VEHICLE, RATHER IT IS PROBABLY DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE ISSUED A RECALL OF THIS FAULTY LATCH MECHANISM. *TR
Jun 18, 2013
SLIDING DOOR WON'T CLOSE ON TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE PLATINUM EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT ALSO STATES THAT IF IT IS NOT FIXED, "THE DOOR WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OFF." *TT
Aug 27, 2011
+ 30 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
32 complaints
I am contacting you regarding Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE6. This concerns sticky and cracking dashboard and glare from this. I had no idea this existed. I own a 2006 and a 2010 sienna. I have not received any mailers from Toyota regarding either Sienna's . My van's dashboards are included in this program. Problem is, I never received notice from Toyota about either dashboard. Is there anything that can be done about this?
Aug 26, 2024
The back hatch power struts will not hold up the hatch. These are the replacement struts from the first recall. The hatch will open up and then automatically begin to close. Any attempt to access the back of the van results in the hatch closing down on my head. I have read online that many other Sienna owners are having the same issue with the replacement struts. There needs to be another recall. The cost of replacing the "replacement struts" is nearly $800. This is a faulty part from Toyota; they should be held responsible.
Sep 05, 2021
Right side power sliding door will not open at all. It appears that the latch will not release. This started happening a few years ago and it was brought to a mechanic who disabled the power opener, and this appeared to have fixed it, but then the problem started to appear while manually trying to open the door. The same mechanic doesn't recall what he did to disable the power and would be able to open the door and would send us home, where in a couple days after driving it would happen again. It's now in a state where it can't be opened at all. And since this door is required to be open to access the spare tire, it makes it even more of a safety hazard!
Jun 11, 2021
WHILE DRIVING, THE ANTI-SLIP LIGHT COMES ONE, A SIGNAL SOUND GOES OFF AND THE BRAKES ENGAGES ON IT'S OWN. THIS MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR THE POTENTIAL OF GETTING READ ENDED. IT HAPPENS WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND BENDS OR EVEN JUST DRIVING AT 35MPH.IT STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO.
Jan 26, 2021
DASHBOARD IS STICKY, CRACKING AND HAS A VERY DANGEROUS GLARE THAT HAS NEARLY CAUSED A WRECK.
Dec 22, 2020
+ 27 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
30 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS TOO LONG AND WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS UNABLE TO FOLD BACK INTO THE SEAT OR REVERT BACK TO REGULAR LENGTH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Jul 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF TRI-CITIES (6371 W CANAL DR, KENNEWICK, WA 99336, PHONE NUMBER: (855) 796-0809), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Oct 30, 2017
MIDDLE ROW AND BACK ROW SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND GET STUCK. THE REAR BELTS GET STUCK AND DO NOT COME OUT OR RETRACT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY A PROBLEM WITH CHILDREN AS THEY THINK THE SEAT BELT IS DEPLOYED PROPERLY WHEN IT IS NOT. THIS HAPPENED THIS MORNING, BUT ALSO HAPPENS A FEW TIMES A MONTH AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE.
Feb 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE THROWN TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000. UPDATED 2/4/16 *CN *CN
Nov 19, 2015
THE THIRD-ROW CENTER SEAT BELT WAS PARTIALLY EXTENDED TO SECURE A PASSENGER WHEN IT BECAME LOCKED IN PLACE. IT WOULD NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT TENSIONER NEEDS REPLACED. THIS DEVICE IS IN THE ROOF AND EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Jul 31, 2015
+ 25 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
30 complaints
LEFT HAND POWER DOOR HAS OPENED AND AT A DIFFERENT TIME CLOSED WITHOUT ANY ACTION BY US.. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING! REASON IS UNKNOWN. *TR
Jan 02, 2017
THE REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT WORK. IT WILL NOT WORK IN MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC MODE.
Nov 15, 2016
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER AUTO SLIDING DOOR SUDDENLY CAN'T CLOSE ( CLOSED IN HALF WAY THEN STUCK ) , WE MUST USE WIRE TIED WITH THE B BAR TO SECURE THE DOOR. IT'S VERY SHOCK WHY THIS DOOR IS MALFUNCTION WITHOUT NOTICE, MADE THE PASSENGERS IN DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. WITH A WARNING LIGHT FLASH AND DRIVING SLOWLY TO BACK HOME, THEN HAVE TOYOTA DEALER CHECK THE PROBLEMS. TOYOTA SAID THE CABLE AND MOTOR JAM TOGETHER AND JUST PASS EXTEND WARRANTY ( 9 YEARS OR 120000 MILE WHEN WHICH COMING FIRST ) I HAVE PAY FOR EXPENSIVE REPAIR ($1800.00). I WOULD SAY THE AUTO SLIDING DOOR MUST HAVE SOME METHOD TO MAKE IT CLOSE BY MANUAL TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SAFETY.
Sep 02, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR AUTOMATICALLY, IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DOOR HAD TO BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Mar 24, 2016
VIN: [XXX] YEAR: 2006 MAKE: TOYOTA MODEL: SIENNA NUMBER OF OPEN RECALLS: 1+ RECALL FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 14V273 RECALL DATE: MAY 22, 2014 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: E1S THE DEALER (KINGS TOYOTA, KINGS MALL) AND MANUFACTURER ARE NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL REQUESTS AND AFTER SENDING RECALL NOTICES. AS A RESULT I STILL HAVE SAME DEFECTIVE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL (CRACK APPEARED ALREADY). THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THEY WILL REVERT WITH NO RESPONSE THERE AFTER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 13, 2015
+ 25 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
26 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR TO THE BACK DOOR LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. IN ORDER TO LOCK THE DOOR, THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Dec 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE MANUAL LATCH WAS FOUND TO BE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Oct 16, 2014
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO REMAIN CLOSED EVEN WHILE THE LOCKS ARE ENGAGED. THE BACK LATCH OF THE DOOR FAILS TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES THE DOOR SLIDES INTO THE FULL OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER TWO YEARS AND 35,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP AND HAS RECURRED AFTER 5 YEARS AND 92,000 MILES. THE MOTOR AND DOOR LATCH WAS INITIALLY REPLACED. TOYOTA CORPORATION AND DEALERSHIP SAYS THE VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND REPAIR COSTS ARE ESTIMATED AT $1,100 - $1,800. THIS IS NOW A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS AS SOMETIMES AFTER FORCING THE DOOR LATCH CLOSED, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE.. *TT
Aug 27, 2011
MOTOR ON AUTOMATIC DOOR IS BROKEN AND DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH PROPERLY. *TR
Aug 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH TO SECURE THE DOOR CLOSED. THE DEALER MDE REPAIRS TO THE DOOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Jul 27, 2011
+ 21 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
25 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TOWARDS AN INTERSECTION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, SHOULDER, CHEST, KNEES, AND HIPS. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND STOMACH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE WAS AT THE SCENE AND FILED REPORT NUMBER: [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEER WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,297.*PM ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
Oct 01, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE COASTING WITH TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE LANE AS IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN SLIGHTLY. THE CONTACT THEN MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.*DT *TR
Sep 30, 2019
ON AUGUST 1ST AT APPROXIMATELY 10:11PM [144298 MILES ON THE VEHICLE] AT THE I-10EAST TO I-75SOUTH INTERCHANGE AFTER MERGING ONTO I-75 SOUTH. TRAVELING ON I-10 EAST FROM TALLAHASSEE TO ORLANDO USING THE CRUISE CONTROL WHICH WAS SET AT 75MPH ACCORDING TO THE SPEEDOMETER - IN ORDER TO TAKE THE I-75 SOUTHBOUND (TAMPA-ORLANDO) EXIT I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN AND RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. UPON MERGING ONTO I-75 FROM THE RAMP I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 TO 60 MPH AND WENT TO SELECT RESUME ON THE CRUISE CONTROL. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AS I ALWAYS DO AND LET THE CRUISE DO THE WORK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS EXPECTED TO 75 MPH - THE SET POINT AND STAYED THERE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS (LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO NOTICE THE SPEEDOMETER PAUSE AT 75MPH AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FAST AND HARD AGAIN (LIKE FULL THROTTLE) AND KEPT GOING IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS I WAS NOW AT 85 AND STILL ACCELERATING; I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SLOW THE VEHICLE - IT RELEASED THE CRUISE AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN - I DID NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AFTER THAT. *TR
Aug 09, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. AFTER REAPPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THE SPEED RATE BEGAN TO REDUCE TO 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE ROAD WHERE THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
Aug 07, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BECOME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REACH DOWN UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND RELEASE THE LODGED ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHILE CONTINUING TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR TEN DAYS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO FURTHER INSPECT THE FAILURE HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Apr 04, 2012
+ 20 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
23 complaints
The bushing for the gear shift is broken causing the lever to disconnect from the cord preventing the vehicle from shifting gears. This caused the vehicle to become stuck in reverse. The car was stuck in reverse when attempting to shift to drive, nearly causing my wife to crash into another vehicle. There are multiple videos on YouTube demonstrating this problem, it is a known issue. The vehicle/component has not been manufactured. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms.
Sep 13, 2023
CAR WAS IN MOTION, TURNING TO PARK ON SLOPE PARKING AREA THEN GEAR FALL OUT AND ROLLING BACKWARD, THEREFORE TRY TO SHIFT INTO PARKING GEAR, ALL GEARS DIDN'T WORK, GEAR SHIFT WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL THEN CAR ROLLED DOWNHILL TO OTHER SIDE OF CURVE. TO PREVENT ACCIDENT I GOT OUT TO STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING BY HOLDING ON TO THE REAR DOOR HANDLE, COULD'NT STOP IT, IN THE PROCESS I HAD INJURY TO MY LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK.
Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED HER VEHICLE INTO PARK, IT ROLLED BOTH FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V657000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIA TOYOTA OF COLONIE (2116 CENTRAL AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, 518-631-5254) AND WAS REPAIRED PER THE RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 176,000.
Oct 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V657000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (ARLINGTON TOYOTA, 10939 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322225) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jun 05, 2018
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SHIFT LOCK SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR
Apr 05, 2018
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22 complaints
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RECALL ON SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLE, BUT DEALERSHIP NOTIFY HER PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *VA *JS
Feb 27, 2018
THE POWER DOORS ON OUR VAN BROKE AFTER HAVING IT REPAIRED. THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE UNTIL I SLAMMED IT SHUT AND THE CABLE SNAPPED. I JUST GOT THE CAR HOME. IT HAPPENED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AS WE JUST GOT HOME. CALLED DEALERSHIP WANTS 2,000 TO FIX. I PAID 800 IN MARCH 2017 FOR SAME DOOR.
Dec 07, 2017
SIDE DOOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH IT OPEN. GRANDDAUGHTER HAD TO MOVE TO REAR BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET IT SHUT AFTER SHE GOT IN. FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. SON-IN-LAW HAD TO USE FORCE TO GET IT SHUT. HAVEN'T USED IN 3 MONTHS UNTIL I COULD AFFORD TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THERE WAS AN EXTENSION ADDED TO THE WARRANTY BUT SAID I WASN'T ELIGIBLE. $2,125 + TAX TO FIX!!!!
Nov 11, 2016
DRIVERS SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT WORK AUTOMATICALLY.
May 24, 2016
THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK MANUALLY. WHEN I PUSH THE BUTTON I HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO OPEN IT, BUT IT DOESN'T OPEN AT ALL.
May 12, 2016
+ 17 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
16 complaints
I've had multiple instances of driving along at varying speeds ranging from 35 to 65 mph, where the traction control kicked in abruptly, the slip indicator lights come on along with the traction control light on the dashboard, a beeping sound occurs, and the van brakes suddenly on its own. This has happened on dry pavement without any reason for traction control to kick in whether I'm driving straight or going around a curve. It is very dangerous and I've stopped driving the vehicle since I often drive with my 3 young children and I fear for our safety.
Oct 24, 2021
WITH NO WARNING ABS WILL LOCK UP AND CAUSE VAN TO VIOLENTLY SWERVE TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES ONCE , OTHER TIMES SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. ONLY LASTS FOR A FEW SECONDS. BUT LONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TERRIFYING TO LOOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL IT DECIDES TO GIVE YOU CONTROL AGAIN. SEVERAL TRIPS TO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS AS WELL NO LESS THAN 5 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND NO ONE HAS ANY IDEA WHAT CAUSES IT. HOWEVER THE TOYOTA DEALERS WERE ALL VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE ISSUE BUT HAD NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 18 MONTHS. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF PEOPLE TRYING TO SOLVE THE SAME ISSUE IN 2004-2010 TOYOTA'S IN ALL MODELS. PLEASE HELP!
May 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL FOR A SHORT WHILE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL BIG ISLAND TOYOTA KAILUA-KONA (74-5504 KAIWI ST, KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740; (808) 329-8517) WHERE A VOICEMAIL WAS LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,400.
Dec 03, 2020
TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT AT RANDOM SPEEDS CAUSING VEHICLE ABS SYSTEM TO BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPENS ON GRADUAL CURVES TAKEN AT 30-45 MPH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL WHEN ABS ACTIVATED.
Jun 21, 2020
WHEN I DRIVE HIGHWAYS THAT CURVE MY TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON A NEARLY CAUSES ME TO WRECK! IT'S TERRIFYING AND IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT.
Feb 21, 2020
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
13 complaints
STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD SCARING ME AND PUMPING BRAKES AND PULLING CAR TO THE RIGHT FOR NO GOOD REASON AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS... ALARM SOUNDS ...VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS I PUSHED THE TRACK CONTROL BUTTON TO "OFF" POSITION AND IT STILL DOES IT!!!
Oct 20, 2020
RANDOMLY, ON GENTLE TURNS OUR VAN WILL SUDDENLY BRAKE WITH TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND BEEPING AS WELL. IT IS ALWAYS ON A WINDY HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN ABOUT 35 MPH. WE ARE SLOWER THAN AVERAGE CAUTIOUS DRIVERS. THIS SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE HAPPENING WITHOUT PROVOCATION. I HAVE DONE AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF RESEARCH ON THIS AND HAVE FOUND A MYRIAD OF OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SAME PROBLEM, AND ALL HAVE FOUND NO FIX FOR THE ISSUE. THEY USUALLY GO TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO GO ROUND AND ROUND WITH THE DEALER TO END UP WITH A REPAIR THAT STILL ISN'T RESOLVED. PLEAS HELP. THANK YOU.
Mar 29, 2020
THE TRACTION CONTROL IS MALFUNCTIONING AND TURNING ON DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THERE IS A LOUD BEEPING AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TURNS ON WHILE TURNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET TO 65 MPH ON FREEWAYS. WHAT IS REALLY ALARMING IS THAT SOMETIMES WHILE THE LIGHT TURNS ON THE SYSTEM APPLIES THE BRAKES TO ONE WHEEL PULLING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TO ONE SIDE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS- SHOCKS, CONTROL ARMS, JOINTS AND TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHEN SEARCHING THE WEB BUT NOBODY IS ABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION.
Jan 30, 2020
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALARMS COME ON WHEN DRIVING IN NON HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (E.G.. NO WATER ON THE HIGHWAY). THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY ON STRAIGHT ROADS AS WELL AS CURVES AND HILLS WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEERING WHEEL MAY "LOCKUP" FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE BRAKES SEEM TO ENGAGE. THE PROBLEM CORRECTS ITSELF AND MAY GO AWAY OR REAPPEAR IN A FEW MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON OUR 2006 SIENNA A FEW YEARS AGO BUT WE REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TIRES AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY UNTIL RECENTLY. I HAVE READ THAT OTHER SIENNA MINIVAN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLES AND SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD HIT-OR-MISS SUCCESS IN GETTING THE ISSUE RESOLVED WHEN TAKING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. MY NEXT STEP IS TO TAKE MY CAR INTO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC EXAM TO TRY AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TO LET THEM KNOW OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE READ THAT SEVERAL OTHER MAKES OF TOYOTA VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ISSUES IN THE PAST AND HAVE BEEN RECALLED (SUCH AS THE 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA).
Dec 19, 2017
WHEN I DRIVE ON A CURVE AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 25 MILES AN HOUR, THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR TURNS ON. THE SENSOR STARTS BEEPING, THEN THE CAR SLOWS DOWN TWO TIMES (WHICH IS OUT OF MY CONTROL). THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR KEEPS BEEPING AND I AM NOT ALLOWED TO SPEED UP UNTIL THE CAR'S WHEELS ARE STRAIGHT AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ON EVERY CURVE. I AM NEVER DRIVING ON AN ICY ROAD. THE ROAD IS ALWAYS CLEAR OF ANY DEBRIS, CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE.
Dec 02, 2017
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
This is a Braun Side Entry Rampvan Conversion. In 2008 there was a safety bulleting 34238 in which I took the vehicle in for inspection and any corrections. On January 19,2023 the rear axle mount broke off while driving. The vehicle was inspected by my insurance company, who denied my claim saying it was a result of wear and tear. The car fax report states it is a total loss due to flooding, which I am in the process of disputing. The cost to repair is several thousand dollars. Do I have any recourse regarding my vehicle. I had the vehicle serviced at Toyota for some normal mtce December 22 & 14th total cost of $3000.00, and there was no mention from them that there was an issue, which could have caused an accident.
Feb 12, 2023
I WAS DRIVING MY VAN IN KINGS MTN. HWY 216, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE BACK OF THE CAR STARTED FISHTAILING. I WAS NEAR A GARAGE, SO I STOPPED AND THEY TOLD ME MY REAR AXLE HAD COME LOOSE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO A MOBILITY DEALER. I CALLED ILLDERTON IN CHARLOTTE AND HAD IT TOWED THERE. ULTIMATELY THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. I CALLED BRAUN AND THE WOMAN SAID, "THERE IS NO WARRANTY, THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD, THEY DON'T LAST FOREVER". I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND THEN FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. IT STATES: ON CERTAIN HANDICAPPED MOBILITY CONVERSION RAMPVANS MANUFACTURED BY INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS AND BUILT ON TOYOTA MINIVAN CHASSIS, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS. THIS MAY RESULT IN A SQUEAKING NOISE, A ROUGH RIDE, OR DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE CONTROL. CONSEQUENCE: THE MOUNT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS. PASSENGERS, PEDESTRIANS, OR OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE INJURED OR KILLED. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SEE PHOTO
May 05, 2018
THE FRONT PASSENGER STRUTS CORRODED AND THE TOP BROKE OFF COMPLETELY AND WAS SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE . I SERVICE MY CAR REGULARLY AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN OUR AREA, AND I WAS NEVER TOLD I HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE STRUTS.
Apr 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Feb 04, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE SUSPENSION AND FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Aug 10, 2012
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10 complaints
Every time I go around a curve, the ABS TRC and vehicle beeps like I'm sliding. It happens on every curve. Its very dangerous. I have unplugged the sensor under the front passenger seat and all problems go away. i have replaced this part and it still has not fixed the problem. with part unplugged i have no ABS TRC Airbags none of the safety equipment is working while unplugged, but is safer than having my brakes slammed in every curve.
Jan 28, 2023
AS I WAS PROCEEDING DOWNHILL TOWARDS A 4-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL; I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPEN. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. A CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AT THE INTERSECTION, SO I WENT TO THE LEFT OF THE CAR TO AVOID REAR ENDING HIM. I CONTINUED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TOWARD THE CAR ACROSS THE STREET HOPING TO BE ABLE TO FIT BETWEEN HIM AND A TELEPHONE POLE WITHOUT HITTING EITHER TO LAND IN A SNOW BANK. I MANAGED TO HIT HIS FRONT END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS CAR MISSING THE TELEPHONE POLE AND LANDING IN THE SNOW ABOVE THE CURB. NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT HIS CAR AND MINE WERE DAMAGED. *TR
Feb 04, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH DOWN AN OFF RAMP, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES THEN ENGAGED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT, RAPIDLY DECREASING THE VEHICLE SPEED FROM 50 MPH TO 20 MPH. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Apr 23, 2010
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES OSCILLATION PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING DOWN FROM THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN AND HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO LIMIT HIS SPEED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT INTO A VIOLENT OSCILLATION AND HE WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HE STOPPED BRAKING AND SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN AND THE OSCILLATION RETURNED. WHEN HE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, THE OSCILLATION WENT AWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. UPON, INSPECTION THE DEALER STATED THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS, BUT THEY COULD NOT VERIFY IT. ON DECEMBER 11, 2009 THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING NORTH DOWN A GRAPEVINE INCLINE, WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO OSCILLATE. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY DOWN SHIFTED AS HE WAS MUCH MORE PREPARED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SECTION OF A HIGHWAY. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BOTH WHEELS STARTED TO OSCILLATE. *JB
Mar 18, 2010
I HAVE BRAKING FAILURE IN MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED AWD VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANICS WHO HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND TOYOTA WILL NOT DISCLOSE THE RESOLUTION TO THIS COMMONLY REPORTED PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING A $89.99 DIAGNOSTICS CHARGE. THE REPAIR IS REPORTEDLY $1,200 TO $2,000 TOFIX THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Mar 02, 2010
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
10 complaints
AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF DEALER SAID HE CAN FIX FOR $400. OR MORE. CLAIMS HE WAS ABLE TO WIGGLE IT TO HELP TEMPORARILY. WORKED FOR A SHORT TIME. SEEMS LIKE MANY OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Oct 30, 2017
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUALLY GOES OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS A RECALL.
Oct 12, 2017
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. *TR
Nov 15, 2014
THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. IT GOES OFF FOR A WHILE THEN WILL COME BACK ON. TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Jan 26, 2014
SRS LIGHT START BLINKING THEN STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. CHECKED BOTH SRS ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS UNDER FRONT SEATS AND BOTH APPEARS PROPERLY CONNECTED. PULLED OUT BOTH CONNECTORS AND PUSHED THEM BACK IN, YET SRS LIGHT STILL STAY ON. *TR
Apr 13, 2013
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF TWO 2006 SIENNA VANS AND BOTH HAVE HAD FAILURE OF BOTH OF THE SIDE MIRRORS. THE MIRRORS BECOME FLOPPY AND WILL NOT HOLD THEIR POSITION. THIS RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF BLIND SPOT VISIBILITY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT THAT CAUSES THE FAILURE. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS OF ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES AND THINKING THE MIRROR WAS IN THE CORRECT POSITION ONLY TO FIND THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN THE BLIND SPOT I HAVE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Apr 11, 2015
OPERABLE SIDE WINDOW, REAR, PASSENGER SIDE, FELL OUT. WINDOW WAS OPEN, AND BEING REMOTELY CLOSED AT THE TIME. *TR
Aug 13, 2010
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY JUST NORTH OF MERRITT BC APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE SUN ROOF BLEW OUT DROPPING GLASS INSIDE OUR VAN AND ON TOP OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. HAD THE SUNROOF TAPED AND SEALED BY SPEEDY GLASS UNTIL WE GET HOME TO CHECK WARRANTIES AND INSURANCE. *TR
Mar 24, 2009
(1) THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, IN SLOW-MOVING, DENSE TRAFFIC ON A HIGHWAY. (2) WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER-SIDE, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE ENTIRE GLASS BROKE INTO MOSTLY SMALL PIECES ABOUT 1 CM, MOST OF WHICH FELL INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN, ON THE FLOOR AND SEATS. A FEW BIG PIECES UP TO 10 CM ALSO FELL IN THE CABIN. THE WINDOW WAS CLOSED BEFORE IT SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION WITH ANY VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DID NOT WITNESS ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE HIT THE WINDOW. THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER SUFFERED ANY COLLISION OR VANDALISM OR IMPACT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. (3) THE WINDOW WILL SOON BE REPAIRED. *JB
Sep 14, 2007
RE: PREVIOUS COMPLAINT I CONCUR WITH THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW, DISTORTION IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD. 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED RESULTS : 2 | ALL RECORDS DISPLAYED MAKE : TOYOTA MODEL : SIENNA YEAR : 2006 MANUFACTURER : TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10175106 NUMBER OF DEATHS: 0 DATE OF FAILURE: NOVEMBER 17, 2006 COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD SUMMARY: THE WINDSHIELD HAS OPTICAL DISTORTION CAUSING EYE STRAIN, WATERY EYES, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS. TOYOTA SAYS "ALL SIENNAS ARE LIKE THIS" SO THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. *JB
Aug 16, 2007
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SEATS
7 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT FRAME AT THE OUTBOARD REAR BRACKET AS I WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE WELD DID NOT FAIL. THE FAILURE WAS ON THE BRACKET NEXT TO THE WELD POINT. (THIS IS THE 2ND SEAT FAILURE FOR ME IN LESS THAN A YEAR! THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY, INBOARD REAR SEAT BRACKET.)
Jul 20, 2016
THE SIX WAY AUTOMATIC DRIVERS' SEAT SHIFTS WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Nov 14, 2014
I TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER, AND THE SEAT STARTED SMOKING. THE SEAT STARTED SMOKING MORE AND I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND POURED WATER TO STOP THE FIRE. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE AFTERMATH OF THE INCIDENT. *TR
Mar 16, 2014
THE THIRD ROW POWER SEAT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SEAT BACK WOULD NOT COME UP SO SOMEONE COULD SIT THERE. TOYOTA HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) AND IT IS T-SB-0183-09. TOYOTA KNOWS THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS SEAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE SEATING CAPACITY IS CUT AND NO SEAT BELTS FOR THE PASSENGERS. I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND WE HAD TO FOLD THE SEAT DOWN TO PICK UP SOME LARGER ITEMS AND WHEN WE DROPPED THOSE ITEMS OFF, THE SEAT WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IT WAS THE LARGER PORTION OF THE 60/40 SEAT; THEREFORE CUTTING MY CAPACITY BY 2 PEOPLE. LUCK FOR US, WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND WERE STILL ABLE TO MAKE IT THE 300 MILES HOME WITH EVERYONE IN A SEAT WITH A SEATBELT. IF WE HAD ONE MORE IN OUR FAMILY I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WOULD HAVE DONE. I AM ABLE TO DO THAT TYPE OF REPAIR BUT IT WAS STILL OVER $500 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IT IS AROUND $1000! THERE IS NO MANUAL OVERRIDE OR ANY WAY TO GET THE SEAT TO WORK. YOU MUST REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY. NOW MY OTHER SIDE HAS QUIT WORKING! THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN! THEY SAY THE VAN HAS A CAPACITY OF 7. WITH THAT SEAT NOT WORKING IT IS ONLY 6. THIS WOULD BE DIFFERENT IF TOYOTA DIDN'T ALREADY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. I WAS A AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN FOR 15 YEARS AND I WOULD ACCEPT THIS AS A PART FAILURE, IF IT WAS ISOLATED. IT IS A PROBLEM ENOUGH FOR TOYOTA TO RECOGNIZE IT AND GIVE IT A TSB! THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. *TR
Nov 06, 2012
WHILE RECONFIGURING THE MIDDLE ROW SEATS OF MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, SEVERAL 15 AND 17 MM BOLTS FELL LOOSE FROM THE SEAT. I REMOVED THE MOLDINGS AROUND THE SEATS AND INSPECTED THE SITUATION. MY FINDINGS, DOCUMENTED WITH PICTURES, REVEALED SEVERAL LOOSE BOLTS IN THE ASSEMBLE ATTACHING THE SEAT BACK WITH THE SEAT BOTTOM. THREE BOLTS HAD COME COMPLETELY LOOSE WHILE THREE MORE WERE NO LONGER TIGHT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE-ROW SEAT. FOUR BOLTS WERE NO LONGER TIGHT IN THE DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE-ROW SEAT. *TR
Jul 23, 2011
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STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
When driving on a curve traveling about 30 to 45 MPH. The traction control engages in perfectly dry road conditions. It automatically brakes and jerks the car one way or the other. Very dangerous, especially since you're traveling on a curve when it most often happens and you basically lose your ability to control the vehicle. I won't even let my wife drive the car. There's no known remedy for this problem and I can't even sell the car.
Sep 11, 2021
VCS lights activate, alarm sounds and auto breaking while traveling at posted speeds while going around curved roads. Creates loss of control. Dealer has no remedy, mechanic has no remedy. Many similar issues found on on-line forums.
Jun 24, 2021
WHEN CORNERING THE VANS STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING AND MODULATES THE ABS BRAKES AND BEEPS AND BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE. MY WIFE AND I HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED THIS AND FEAR IT WILL CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT. IT IS NOT HAPPENING ALL THE TIME BUT MAKES ME WORRY EVERY TIME WE DRIVE A WINDY ROAD. WE HAD THE TOYOTA ZERO POINT CALIBRATION DONE, HAVE REPLACED WHEEL BEARINGS AND DONE AN ALIGNMENT WHICH HAVE NOT CHANGED IT AT ALL. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS ON CURVY ROADS BETWEEN 25 AND 65 MPH.
Feb 13, 2021
TRACTION CONTROL WARNING SOUNDS AND VEHICLE AUTO BRAKES - HARD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. OFTEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VAN IS IN A CURVE. SPEEDS VARY FROM 30S TO 70S (ON THE INTERSTATE). THIS CREATES A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION.
Nov 07, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AT LEAST FOUR TIMES TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE TWICE WHILE SPINNING. THE CONTACT QUICKLY POWERED OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SPINNING. THE CONTACT WAITED ONE HOUR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS IN SHOCK AND WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOOT, RIGHT HIP, AND BACK INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER ALSO SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES. BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jul 11, 2019
TIRES,WHEELS
5 complaints
I WANT TO KNOW WHY TOYOTA IS DRAGGING THEIR FEET GETTING THE SPARE TIRE BRACKET AND CABLE CORRECTED. I WILL NOT HAVE MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WITHOUT A MEANS TO REPLACE A FLAT TIRE WHEN THEY ARE TRAVELING. THE FIX IS SIMPLE NEW MECHANISM WITH STAINLESS STEEL CABLE AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. THE OFFER TO REMOVE THE TIRE AND PLACE THAT IN THE TRUNK IS AN INSULT AS IS NOT TO CARRY IT AND CALL TOYOTA IF THEY HAVE A FLAT. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. RECALL IS 14V273000. *TR
Mar 29, 2015
TOYOTA SIENNA RECALL FOR SPARE TIRE CARRIER MOVED THE SPARE TIRE TO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, PLACED IN A BAG, AND PLACED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE TIRE WAS NOT SECURED BY SERVICE AND IS FREE TO VIBRATE, SHAKE, AND ROLL WHEN TURNING. THIS WAS TO BE A TEMPORARY FIX, WITH THE PERMANENT SOLUTION TO BE DETERMINED BY TOYOTA. IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS FROM THE RELEASE DATE OF THE RECALL AND THERE IS STILL NO PERMANENT SOLUTION, AND THERE IS NO ETA FOR A FIX AT THIS TIME, PER THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED AS IT IS LIMITING THE AVAILABLE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SPACE, AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE UNSECURED SPARE TIRE IS DISTRACTING. WHAT REQUIREMENTS ARE THERE FOR CLOSING OUT ACTION ITEMS ON RECALLS AND FOR COMPLETING "PERMANENT" FIXES? *TR
Dec 19, 2014
RUN-FLAT TIRE WENT FLAT WITHOUT THE WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION. WHEN IT ACTIVATED, THERE WAS ALREADY A HOLE IN THE TIRE FROM RUNNING IT FLAT. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED, WHICH WAS ONE WEEK LATER, THERE WAS A HOLE BEFORE THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TIRE PRESSURE IS CHECKED REGULARLY ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Jul 19, 2013
SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VAN FELL ON ROAD WHILE DRIVING WHILE I WAS DRIVING INTO A MALL. CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 18003314331 ABOUT THIS ISSUE. ALTHOUGH TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUED A WARNING, THEY REFUSED TO FIX THIS ISSUE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. *TR
Jul 12, 2013
CORROSION ON WHEELS OF TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND REFUSES TO REPLACE THE WHEELS. *TR
Nov 17, 2010
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE DASHBOARD FRACTURED. LYNCH TOYOTA IN MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. *TT *TR
Feb 21, 2018
WE PURCHASED THE VAN USED IN 2009 WITH 12000 MILES ON IT AND MADE OUR PURCHASE DECISION BASED ON THE REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY THAT TOYOTA HAD AT THE TIME. IN JULY 2009 THE SRS WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SYSTEM WAS KNOWN TO HAVE ISSUES. LUCKILY THE DEALER CONVINCED TOYOTA USA TO COVER THE REPAIR. IN NOVEMBER 2011 THE LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON AND DID ITS BLINKING THING. CURRENTLY WE HAVE A LITTLE OVER 48000 MILES ON THE VAN AND THE DEALER SAID THAT BECAUSE WE ARE PAST WARRANTY THAT IT WON'T BE COVERED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC TESTED THE SYSTEM AND DETERMINED THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING AND THAT TOYOTA HAS PUBLISHED A BULLETIN ACKNOWLEDGING THE ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN THE LIGHT IS BLINKING OR ON, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY, PUTTING EVERYONE INSIDE AT RISK. A VAN WITH 48000 MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS REPLACED TWICE. LOOKING AT ONLINE FORUMS THERE SEEMS TO BE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHER SIENNA OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND YET TOYOTA STILL REFUSES TO RECALL THE PRODUCT OR OFFER A REASONABLE REPAIR. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL TAKE A TRAFFIC COLLISION RESULTING IN A DEATH OR MULTIPLE DEATHS TO PUSH TOYOTA TO FIX THIS SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. A SECOND CONCERN WHICH SEEMS TO BE PROBLEMATIC WITH OUR VAN AS WELL AS OTHERS IS THE WELDS WITHIN THE DRIVER DOOR BREAKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT NOR ANY OTHER MAJOR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THEM TO BREAK. ACCORDING TO THE PRIVATE MECHANIC, IT IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND THAT THE WELD SHOULD BE ONE OF THE STRONGEST PARTS OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULDN'T BREAK. *JS
Mar 29, 2012
SIENNA 200-2006 HAS THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS: 1) THE DOOR CHECK MOUNT CRACKS (SO AS FOR THE WELDED PARTS INSIDE THE DOOR TO CRACK FROM EACH OTHER BY ITSELF). 2) FROM TIME TO TIME THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEP BLINKING, AND UPON INVESTIGATION, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SOCKET THAT CAN DISCONNECT ANYTIME UPON CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER SEAT. 3) THE PAINT OF THE BODY FADES FAST (AS FOR A 6 YEARS OLD GARAGE KEPT CAR THE PAINT TO FADE, IS SOMETHING UNIQUE). *TR
Feb 23, 2012
HELLO, THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2006 SIENNA THAT I PURCHASED. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED EARLIER, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED. NOW, IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AND JUST RECENTLY IT TURNED OFF. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS NORMAL, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ELSE CAN I DO SO THAT MY FAMILY WILL BE SECURED IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDE DOOR ON THE RIGHT THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT A 6-7 MONTHS AGO. THIS DOOR USED TO MAKE A BEEP NOISE TO LET US KNOW THE DOOR WAS NOT SHUT, AND NOW WHEN WE CLOSE IT, IT ACTS LIKE IT IS GOING TO CLOSE BUT IT OPENS. IN OTHER WORDS, IT DOES NOT SHUT UNLESS YOU FORCE IT TO SHUT WHICH IS DANGEROUS TO MY YOUNGEST CHILD. *TR
Feb 12, 2010
EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
LAST NIGHT AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY, MY CARS NAVIGATION SYSTEM, IN ADDITION TO THE RADIO/DVD/CD SYSTEM, SHUT DOWN SHOWING A BLACK SCREEN. AS I KEPT DRIVING, THE SIDE LIGHTS (BUT NOT THE SCREEN) WOULD BRIEFLY COME ON AND THEN TURN OFF AGAIN. IT DID THAT AT LEAST 6 TIMES. EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS FINE, (E.G., LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING, SIGNALS, ETC.), BUT I HAVE NO MUSIC AND NO DVD PLAYER. MY CAR IS NOT THAT OLD AND I KEEP IT IN MINT CONDITION! FOR IT TO HAVE TURNED OFF LIKE THAT IS BAFFLING, ESPECIALLY SINCE I JUST HAD IT TOTALLY SERVICED LAST MONTH, AS I DO EVERY YEAR. THE DEALER, WITHOUT HAVING SEEN IT, QUOTED AN ASTRONOMICAL AMOUNT FOR SOMETHING THAT COULD QUITE POSSIBLY BE A FUSE PROBLEM OR A LOOSE CONNECTION SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE SYSTEM. ANYWAY, THAT'S MY PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A VALVE WAS REPLACED. *JB
Jul 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. THE REAR HATCH STRUT HAS FAILED AND THE HATCH WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON IT'S OWN AND COMES CRASHING DOWN WITH INTENSE FORCE IF NOT HELD OPEN. WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED IT CAME CRASHING DOWN ON MY BACK AND HURT IT. I AM QUICK TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY NOW WHEN IT CLOSES BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO ANYONE IN ITS WAY. THIS IS OF SERIOUS CONCERN TO ME WITH A 5 YEAR OLD AND A 3 YEAR OLD. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $400 TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2006 SIENNA WITH A POWER DOOR BUT NOT FOR THE OTHER MODELS. MY GUESS IS THAT THEY MIGHT USE THE SAME STRUT OR THE STRUT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
IN NOVEMBER 2006 I PURCHASED A LOWERED FLOOR TOYOTA SIENNA WITH AUTOMATIC WHEELCHAIR RAMP. THE PURCHASE WAS MADE THROUGH MC MOBILITY IN MENTOR OHIO, MODIFICATIONS DONE BY BRAUN CORP IN INDIANA. FIRST THE GAS TANK HAD NOT BEEN CHANGED WHICH CAUSED MALFUNCTIONS IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. THIS TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX. THEN AN AC TUBE RUNNING FROM FRONT TO BACK HAD NOT BEEN STRAPPED IN PROPERLY, CAUSING IT TO WEAR THROUGH. THIS TOOK ABOUT TWO MONTHS TO RESOLVE. THE MOST PERSISTENT PROBLEM IS WITH THE RAMP. SINCE THE SPRING OF 2007 IT HAS INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE RAMP WILL DEPLOY AS DESIGNED, BUT THEN SOMETIMES THE RAMP WILL NOT STOW BACK IN THE VEHICLE. OBVIOUSLY THE VAN CANNOT BE OPERATED WITH THE RAMP EXTENDED. ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO MANUALLY WORK AGAINST THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM TO STOW THE RAMP, AND ASSISTANCE IS NOT ALWAYS AROUND. THE MALFUNCTION MAY HAPPEN JUST ONCE AND BE FINE FOR WEEKS ON EITHER SIDE, OR IT MIGHT HAPPEN CONTINUALLY FOR WEEKS WITH OBVIOUS IMPEDIMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER LIFE ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AS A LONE DISABLED DRIVER HAS TO TRY TO COPE WITH THE PROBLEM. UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY MC HAS DONE NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS BUT NOTHING SO FAR HAS WORKED PERMANENTLY. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM.*TR
Jul 09, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 38 MPH OR MORE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL/TIRES, THE VSC WARNING ALARM WILL GO OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CARS AUTOMATICALLY BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE SEVERITY OF THE BRAKING AND LENGTH OF ALARM VARY. IT IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC ON TIGHT TURNS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER YOU ARE GOING UPHILL, DOWNHILL, OR TURNING ON A FLAT ROAD. WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS UNSAFE ISSUE. WE HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE TRAC. IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE.
Dec 18, 2019
MY SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AS I ROUND TURNS AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO RPM DOWN. THIS HAPPENS AT NORMAL SPEEDS, ON DRY ROADS. UNABLE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY, BECAUSE WHEN SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON, IT ALSO APPLIES THE FRONT BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. OTHER OWNERS OF TOYOTA SIENNA ARE ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-C9152_DS656326 HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TGMJAFPIFKO HTTPS://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/TOYOTA/4RMYW-TOYOTA-SIENNA-2004-SIENNA-WHEN-SLIP-LIGHT-INDICATOR.HTML
Dec 23, 2017
APPROACHING SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ON A PARK WAY AT ABOUT 40MPH,DOWN HILL OF THE RIGHT TURN SUDDENLY THE SLIP ICON LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD WAS ON AND OFF WITH BEEPING SOUND ALARM AND OBSERVED GRINDING OR BRAKING SOUND ON THE VEHICLE WHICH MADE JERKING LIKE ON AND OFF POWER OF THE VEHICLE. ROAD CONDITION WAS DRY AND SUNNY AT ABOUT 11:30 AM. *TR
Jan 20, 2013
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
THE TCS IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. I.E.-GOING 35MPH, IN A WIDE CURVE, THE STEERING "JERKED" SIDE TO SIDE AS THE VAN LOST TRACTION AND THEN CAME TO A FULL STOP AS THE BRAKES KICKED IN. THE TRACTION CONTROL ALARM AND DASH LIGHT CAME ON DURING THE EVENT, BUT THEN WENT OFF AS SOON AS THE BRAKES RELEASED. THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING FOR 3 WEEKS, BUT THE MOST RECENT WAS TODAY.
Nov 12, 2019
THE VAN HAS SEVERAL TIMES, WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED THE BRAKES WHILE A LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD AND A BEEPING SOUND IS HEARD. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY WIFE WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND IT CAUSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THIS TO BE SOME SORT OF TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING. IT SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE, AND MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN IT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAME ON WHILE NORMAL DRIVING OR IN MY WIFE'S CASE WHILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC.
Mar 03, 2019
THE CAR'S VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) WILL ACTIVATE UNEXPECTEDLY, BRAKING HARD AND CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. THERE IS ALSO AN AUDIBLE ALARM AND THE VSC LIGHT TURNS ON. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, TYPICALLY ON A GENTLE CURVE LIKE A FREEWAY INTERCHANGE. HAS OCCURRED AS MANY AS 9 TIMES ON A SINGLE DRIVE, AND HAS CAUSED A COUPLE NEAR ACCIDENTS. AN INTERNET SEARCH OF ONLINE FORUMS SHOWS THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON IN SIENNAS AFTER 100,000 MILES. THUS FAR MY TOYOTA DEALER HAS CLAIMED THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.
Oct 26, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE STABILITY WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, STARTS BEEPING LOUDLY AND MY BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE FREEWAY, ON FREEWAY ENTRANCES WITH A SLIGHT TURN AND EVEN WHILE JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. EACH TIME, THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND THE ROADS ARE DRY. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER I AM DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ENTERING A SLIGHT TURN ON THE HIGHWAY ANYWHERE FROM 20 TO 40 MPH AND HAS RECENTLY HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE CAR HAS ALSO BEGAN BEEPING AND FLASHING THE STABILITY LIGHT WITHOUT LOCKING UP THE STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE ALMOST CAUSE A FEW ACCIDENTS WITH CARS ALMOST REAR ENDING MY VAN AND ME ALMOST SIDESWIPING OTHER CARS WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING AND I HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. THIS IS FRIGHTENING! I HAVE HAD MY STRUTS REPLACED, RIGHT DRIVE SHAFT, BRAKES, TIRES, ALIGNMENT. THE REPAIR SHOPS SAY THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS ISSUE WHEN THEY DRIVE IT. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A RECALL ON ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS WHICH IS SHOCKING. I HAVE A SIENNA VAN SO I CAN CARRY MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH ME. I HAVE MY INFANT GRANDCHILD WITH ME IN THIS VAN EACH DAY AS WELL AS MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MAITA TOYOTA TOMORROW MORNING (1/25/18), WE'LL SEE WHAT THEY SAY, BUT HONESTLY, I FEEL TOYOTA NEEDS TO STAND BY THEIR CARS AND FIX THIS ISSUE AT NO CHARGE. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS DESCRIBING THIS EXACT ISSUE ALL OVER THE INTERNET SO IT IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. THIS FORM ASKS FOR THE DATE THIS HAPPENED BELOW, I'LL ADD TODAYS DATE, BUT IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR.
Jan 24, 2018
STABILITY AND/OR TRACTION CONTROLS (YAW ?) SEEMED TO WANT TO BELIEVE THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN UNDERSTEER -- CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANT TO BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY, SOUNDING A TRACTION CONTROL ALARM. ON A BONE - DRY ROAD !!!
Dec 12, 2017
DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, UP HILL OR DOWN AND INTO CORNERS ESPECIALLY THE TRACTION CONTROL OR STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE THE BRAKES AND CUT ENGINE POWER, ALARM BEEPING. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER A ONE HOUR TRIP. STREERING WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE ENGAGED AT ALL. DRY, WARM, NEWER TIRES DRIVING RECOMMENDED SPEEDS FOR THE ROAD. ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROAD WERE AT RISK WITH THE SUDDEN BREAKING AND STEERING PULLING INTO ANOTHER LANE.
Jul 05, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
NOTICED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS A BINDING IN CLOSING ELECTRIC SIDE DOORS. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I COULD NOT CLOSE THE SLIDING DOOR. NOTICED A BROKEN CABLE. THE CABLE WAS FRAYED. IT IS ALSO FRAYED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAR. I WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED FREE. MY ODOMETER HAD 124,000 MILES. THE TOYOTA EXTENDED TECHNICAL WARRANTY ENDED AT 120,000. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE OTHER NIGHT I DROVE HOME IN 28 DEGREE WEATHER WITH THE SLIDING DOOR OPEN, BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. WE HAD TO BREAK THE CABLE TO GET THE DOOR CLOSED WHEN WE FINALLT GOT HOME. CHILDREN CAN FALL OUT OF OPEN SIDE DOORS ON TOYOTA VANS!! THIS IS A SERIOUS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, AND TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CABLES AT ANY DATE THAT THEY BREAK SO CHILDREN CAN GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY, AND OWNERS DO NOT HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND WITH THEIR DOORS OPEN. IT ALSO RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY!! A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. MY GRANDCHILDREN CAN FALL OUT OF MY CAR!!!! PLEASE MAKE THEM REPAIR MY OUR VANS FOR FREE. $1200-1600 FIX PER DOOR, OTHERWISE. SAFETY ISSUE!!!!!!!!!! RIDICULOUS I HAVE TO EVEN ASK FOR YOUR HELP. TOYOTA NEEDS TO COVER THEIR CARS.
Jan 05, 2016
SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOP OPERATING SUDDENLY AS I WAS READY TO SLOWLY THROTTLE. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WON'T OPERATE AND THE DOOR WON'T LOCK WITH MY KIDS IN IT. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND INVESTIGATED THE DOOR AND FOUND THE POWER SLIDING IS NOT CLOSING ON PRESSING THE POWER SWITCH. POWER SLIDING DOORS SHOULD BE DEFECT FREE FOR LIFETIME WARRANTY AND COULD RISK KIDS, ADULTS SITTING IN THE BACK
Jul 27, 2015
BOTH OF MY MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ON THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. I WENT TO TOYOTA OF ON 9/10/11 WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE NOT OPENING-THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR YEARS. THEY DENIED BEING ABLE TO FIX IT ON A GOODWILL POLICY DESPITE THE CHRONIC PROBLEMS. BY THE TIME I RETURNED HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER OPENS. NOW I HAVE TO TRANSPORT 6 CHILDREN IN MY VAN AND BOTH SLIDING DOORS WON'T OPEN. THEY HAVE TO ENTER/EXIT FROM THE FRONT SEAT/REAR HATCH-MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $650 PER DOOR TO FIX THE PROBLEM-$ I DON'T HAVE. I AM FURIOUS AND FRUSTRATED-WILL NEVER BUY TOYOTA AGAIN-WE DIDN'T OPT FOR THE ELECTRIC DOOR SO THAT WE WOULD AVOID DOOR PROBLEMS-NOW WHAT? *TT
Sep 18, 2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
Vehicle traction control system will activate around a curve and break the vehicle while the traction control warning system activates. Breaking around a curve in a wet road situation can be very risky. Numerous other Toyota owners have filed similar complaints.
Aug 22, 2023
THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED, THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE, THE "BRAKE" LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME.
Jun 21, 2019
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
Slip light indicator comes on and alarm goes off, while anti-lock brakes engage. This is happening while I'm driving on the highway never in the city. The car starts pulling to the right sometimes almost pulling me off the road. The road conditions are completely normal and dry no gravel in it no reason whatsoever for the anti-lock brakes to start engaging. When this first started happening it only happens on curves while I was driving approximately 35 mph. After a couple of months it started happening also while I was driving approximately 70 miles an hour going straight on a dry road. It almost pulled me off into a ditch. The steering is affected I can barely steer but I have managed to keep the car on the road. This is now happening more frequently. I was almost pulled into another car to my right once. At first it was only every couple of months but now I had it happen twice in about a hundred mile trip. There's no way I can get a mechanic to have this happen because you can't predict when it will happen and many miles it won't happen. It is very very dangerous and I'm afraid to take my Toyota sienna on the highway now. After researching it I have found that many people are having this trouble with their Toyota Sienna's there needs to be a recall or a repair. Apparently Toyota mechanics have replaced all kinds of things in the Sienna's but nothing has fixed the problem.
Mar 17, 2023
ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT (CAR WITH SWERVY LINES) STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TURNING ON HIGHWAYS OR ROADS IN DRY CONDITIONS WITHOUT ANY RISK OF TIRES SLIPPING. THE ABS ACTIVATES WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS. NO KNOWN FIX FROM TOYOTA.
Jan 14, 2021
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
My Toyota Sienna XLE 2006 VSC and ABS comes on when I drive uphill or downhill mostly when I steer to the left. This is a situation common on freeway ramps in or out. When this happens the car slows down abruptly beeps a loudly. This is an issue reported by many owner of that vehicle model across several years.
Nov 13, 2021
CRACK OR STICKY DASH DUE TO STICK DASH SUN REFLECT TO YOUR EYE WHICH BLIND YOU WHILE DRIVING THAT IS DANGEROUS FOR AN ACCIDENT
May 28, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
Vehicle shut off when going over the drain pipe I rolled it into a gas station turned it on and off switched gears and it started to roll back on drive I tried to move the gears and turned off the the vehicle after ward no gear worked.
Jul 16, 2021
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR DRIVING CONDITION THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATES (IT IS ALWAYS WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE, BUT ROAD CONDITIONS ARE DRY, SPEED COULD BE 70 OR COULD BE 20, THERE IS NO LOSS OF CONTROL BY ME AS A DRIVER). THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO ABRUPTLY BRAKE. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SHOWS NO ISSUES WHEN THE DEALER LOOKS AT IT. WHEN I DEACTIVATE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE BUTTON THE VAN WILL STILL BEEP LOUDLY INDICATING A LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL. IT WILL ALSO KICK OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT DOES NOT ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING FEATURE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING DAILY FOR 2 MONTHS WITH MULTIPLE VISITS TO REPAIR SHOPS.
Oct 22, 2018
ENGINE
2 complaints
ONE OF THE FRONT ENGINE OIL SEALS FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN LOCAL TRAFFIC CAUSING ALL OF THE ENGINE OIL TO BE PUMPED OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST EMPTYING THE CRANKCASE IN LITTLE MORE THAN 1 MINUTE. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND OPENED THE HOOD TO INVESTIGATE THE SMOKE AND SMELL OF BURNING OIL. THE OIL ON THE HOT EXHAUST IGNITED AND WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED WITH THE STATIONS GARDEN HOSE.
May 21, 2018
TODAY I NOTICED A SMELL BUT THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION. LATER I NOTICED SOME LIQUID ON THE GROUND UNDER MY CAR. LATER I STARTED TO DRIVE AND HEARD A TERRIBLE NOISE. I CHECKED ALL MY GAUGES AND NOTHING LOOKED WRONG BUT THE NOISE FREAKED ME OUT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED AROUND AND WENT HOME. FORTUNATELY I HAD ONLY GONE A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE STREET. WHILE I DRIVE MY OIL LIGHT FLICKERED ON THEN OFF. ONCE HOME MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HE TURNED THE CAR ON, OIL WAS SQUIRTING FROM A HOSE EVERYWHERE. HE CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND OIL WAS ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THERE WAS NO MORE OIL WHEN HE CHECKED THE OIL STICK.
Apr 22, 2018
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V657000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V273000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ROCKINGHAM TOYOTA OF BROADWAY DEALER AT (603) 893-3526 LOCATED AT ROCKINGHAM TOYOTA, 412 BROADWAY, SALEM, NH 03079 AND IT WAS CONFIRMED PATS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Dec 29, 2017
AT FIRST, I HAVE THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT CONTINUING TO LIT UP. THEN ONE MORNING, THE VAN WAS SLOW TO RESPONSE TO SHIFTING GEAR AND ACCELERATION. AFTER STOPPING, IT WON'T START AND MOVE INTO GEAR AT ALL. THERE WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT BEING LIT OR WARNING SIGN. TOWED TO SHORE TOYOTA AT MAYS LANDING, NJ. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL HAD ALL LEAKED OUT DUE TO THE BURST OF ABRUPT FAILURE ON THE INLET TO THE RADIATOR. THEY ASKED ME TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR AT A COST OF $1,150.26! AFTER REPAIRED, THEY THEN TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD AND DIFFICULT TO MOVE INTO GEAR. THEY QUOTED ANOTHER $3,780 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS FURIOUS. SINCE THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE VAN CAN BE DRIVEN. I WAS PREPARED TO TRADE IT IN AND WEIGHING MY OPTIONS. THE VAN HAS 133,279 MILES. I DROVE IT OK INITIALLY, HOWEVER, I EXPERIENCED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE TWICE. AFTER 15 MILES WHEN I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VAN JUST STUCK- IT CANNOT MOVE IN ANY OF THE GEARS AT ALL. I TOWED BACK HOME. AFTER COOLING DOWN, IT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THE NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID SMELLED BURNT. I AM WONDERING WHY: ?WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT LIT UP AT ALL WHEN THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WAS SO HIGH BEFORE SPOILING THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION? ?WHY WAS THAT NOT EVEN ANY DTC CODES STORED ON THE OBDII SYSTEMS AT ALL AFTER ALL THESE DEFECTS? ?THIS SEEMED THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE STICKY TRANSMISSION THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT, YET TOYOTA HAS NOT INFORMING THE CUSTOMER OF ANY ACTIONS NEED TO BE TAKE. I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING NOTICES ABOUT THE VARIOUS RECALLS AND THE POTENTIAL OF MONETARY COMPENSATION, HOWEVER, NOTHING HAS BEEN REALIZED YET. ?THIS SEEMED TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, IF THE VAN CAN BE SLOWED DOWN OR STOPPED SO DRASTICALLY, THE PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE COULD BE BUMPED OVER. *TR
May 25, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
POWERTRAIN FAILS AT 140,000 MILES WHICH IS VERY UNUSUAL FOR TOYOTA [REPAIR COST ~4000 QUOTED FROM DEALER]. ALSO, THERE ARE PLENTY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS STARTS WITH FAILING ACTUATORS SUCH AS SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR [$~1500 QUOTE FROM DEALER], HVAC AIR BLEND ACTUATORS [$~850 QUOTE FROM DEALER]AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SOLENOIDS [$~500 QUOTE FROM LOCAL]. PLEASE HELP US AND OTHERS TO SHED SOME LIGHT ON SUCH KIND OF ISSUES SINCE IT COSTS TOO MUCH. IN WINTER TIME WHEN HEATER IS NOT WORKING.
Dec 18, 2017
TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2006 WITH 72,000 MILES AUTOMATIC BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY --- REFUSING TO GO BEYOND 35MILES AN HOUR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT 5500 + AND DIAGNOSED ONLY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TO GET A SECOND OPINION, WE GOT THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AAMCO, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERTS. AAMCO REPLACED VALVE BODY, TORQUE CONVERTER, AND THEIR STANDARD BANNER KIT + TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND CLEAN. AAMCO ASKED US TO BE SOFT ON THE TRANSMISSION FOR A TANK OF GAS. INSPITE OF DRIVING SLOWLY, WE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CHANGE FROM ABOUT 1ST TO 2ND GEAR WAS VERY SLOW AND THE CAR HAD LIKE A HICCUP WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND EXHIBITED VIBRATION AT HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO AAMCO, THEY TEST DROVE THE SAME AND NOW CLAIM THE COMPUTER (ECM?) IS NOT LEARNING THE GEAR SHIFT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE 8YR/80000MILE WARRANTY ON THE COMPUTER IS ONLY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE COMPUTER IS MISBEHAVING. THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ERROR CODE, BUT THE VEHICLE REMAINS SLUGGISH. WE ARE WAITING FOR THE PRICING OF THE ECM MODULE AND WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE IF THE PROBLEM IS ACKNOWLEDGED AND RESOLVED BY TOYOTA. GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN TOYOTA WAS A RELIABLE CAR --- WE ARE FRUSTRATED WITH THE WHOLE EPISODE AND UNFORTUNATELY ARE NOT CONFIDENT OF WHAT ELSE NEEDS TO GET REPLACED TO GET THE CAR UP AND RUNNING. *TR
Oct 24, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WON'T CLOSE. IT TRIES TO CLOSE WHEN YOU PRESS ANY OF THE BUTTONS OR HANDLE BUT IT GETS STUCK AND REMAINS OPEN.
Feb 14, 2016
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND ACTIVATING THE IGNITION SWITCH, AN ARCHING CAME OFF AND BURNED THE EAR PIECE OF A CELL PHONE TRAUMATIZING THE CONTACT'S EAR. NO WARNING SIGNAL WAS PRESENT DURING THE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS. THE SPARK COULD BE HEARD AND SEEN EVERY TIME THERE WAS AN OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO CHECKED ALL ELECTRICAL GROUNDING BUT NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 10/11/06. *JB
Sep 25, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
ON TURNS, THERE HAS BEEN A "CLUNK" NOISE UNDER RIGHT FRONT DRIVER SIDE. UPON BEING EXAMINED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD IS LOOSE AND THE RACK AND PINION BOOT IS TORN AND LEAKING. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR WAS $ 1000. UPON RESEARCHING THIS MATTER I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON OCCURRENCE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT ALTHOUGH SEVERAL SIENNAS FALL UNDER A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS ISSUE, MINE DOES NOT. THEY WERE NOT WILLING T O BUDGE ON THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I AM UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY ISSUED A PSB009112 ON THIS ISSUE BUT NOT A FULL RECALL. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY CHANGED DESIGN AFTER 2006 SO OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA, AS I'VE HAD HYUNDAI AND SUBURU STAND BY MANUFACTURER DEFECTS SEVERAL TIMES EVEN WITHOUT A RECALL VIA SAFETY CAMPAIGNS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR TOYOTA NOT TO BE CONCERNED.
Jul 21, 2015
MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS ONLY 66,500 MILES ON IT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTIONS, I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW POWER STEERING RACK AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO GO WITH IT. THE CHARGE FOR THE SAME IS $1300 PLUS. I AM SEEING SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT IT, THEY MENTIONED THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL FOR THIS PURPOSE. IT DOES SEEM TO BE A DESIGN ISSUE AND I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Oct 06, 2014
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE DAMAGES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 08, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. ..UPDATED 04/23/15 *BF ...UPDATED08/20/15 *BF *JS *JS
Oct 17, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES
2 complaints
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED SUDDENLY. TOYOTA KNEW ABOUT THIS CORROSION PROBLEM BACK IN APRIL 20, 2010 WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V160000. IN MAY 22, 2014, ANOTHER INTERIM CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V273000 WAS ISSUED. UNTIL TODAY, NOTHING HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED UP TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. TOYOTA'S CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST TOLD ME THAT "UNTIL THEY FOUND A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE, JUST PUT THE SPARE TIRE IN THE TRUNK". THIS TYPE OF SHIRKING RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALOOF ATTITUDE. THE SUDDEN DROPPED OF THE TIRE WOULD HAVE POSE A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS TO OTHER VEHICLES IF ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. *TR
Dec 06, 2014
TOYOTA DEALER FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN REASONABLE TIME . RECALL TYPE-SAFETY RECALL,SEVERE CORROSION OF SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. MODEL-SIENNA-MODEL YEAR-2006,MFG-TOYOTA. *TR
Jan 09, 2011
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AIR BAG LIGHT IS LIT. POSSIBLE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WANT YOU TO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST IF THE PART THEY DEEMED TO BE DEFECTIVE IS OK. THIS HAS NOT YET LED TO ANY CRASH, INJURY, ETC. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, AND TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY ARE AS EVIDENCED BY THE LETTER RECEIVED, THEN THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED WITH OUT CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. *TR
Jun 23, 2014
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA - AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH. DEALER SAYS NEEDS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SENSOR REPLACED. COST $995.00 TOYOTA WILL ONLY COVER REPAIR TO 60,000 MILES - CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 MILES GERMAIN TOYOTA WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SOLD US A FAKE EXT WARRANTY FOR 100,000 MILES. IF WE WERE SOLD THE TOYOTA WARRANTY THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. HAVE CONTACTED THE OHIO AG OFFICE & OHIO DEPT OF INSURANCE. *TR
Mar 31, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
LAST WEEK, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. A QUICK READ OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE OR CURTAIN AIRBAGS. MORE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SIENNAS FROM 2006. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA ON A WIDE SCALE BASIS. MY CAR IS LIKE NEW, NOT USED MUCH, NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS 23000 MILES. IT IS INEXCUSABLE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN, AND MORE INEXCUSABLE FOR THE CONSUMER TO HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT, CONSIDERING THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE CARS. PLEASE FORCE TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL, TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM FAIRLY, FOR AFFECTED OWNERS. *TR
Dec 22, 2013
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPAIR COST CONCERNING AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE SERVICE ADVISOR, INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WOULD COST $ 3,985 TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG ISSUE, BUT STATED IT WAS A SEAT BELT ISSUE THAT REQUIRED A FLOOR WIRING HARNESS WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Sep 24, 2012
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
2 complaints
WITHIN 1 YEAR OF PURCHASING VEHICLE NEW THE WHEELS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS CORROSION IN THE FORM OF BUBBLING OF THE FINISH. WE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO ROAD SALT AND ME NOT CLEANING THEM PROPERLY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE THEM. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER SHORTLY BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AND AGAIN WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS OUR FAULT AND WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ONE LAST TIME AFTER THE WARRANTY AND WERE TOLD SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS UP THEY COULD DO NOTHING FOR US. ALL 4 WHEELS ARE NOW CORRODED SEVERELY. LARGE CHUNKS OF PAINT ROUTINELY FALL OFF DURING WASHING. I'M WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY AT THIS POINT AND PLAN TO REPLACE THE RIMS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. I'VE OWNED MULTIPLE CARS WITH SIMILARLY COATED ALLOY RIMS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE. IT WASN'T DUE TO ME CLEANING THEM PROPERLY, IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR
Sep 11, 2012
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 RIMS R DEFECTIVE PAINT BUBBLING N CHIPPING OFF TOYOTA HAS CHECKED N SAID THESE RIMS R DEFECTIVE BUT WOULD NOT REPLACE BECAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY. *TR
Sep 24, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH FUEL TANK DESIGN. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VOIDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NONE OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO KICKED BACK FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO FUEL AN ALMOST EMPTY TANK. THE AFTER MARKET FUEL TANK WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY WITH THE EVAP CANISTER, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CANISTER TO FILL FUEL AND PURGE SOLENOID TO FAIL. IT MAY ALSO ACCOUNT FOR A VAPOR LOCK THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO FUEL. *JB
Mar 12, 2010
LTR FM (CA) RE DEFECTIVE MODIFIED GAS TANK DESIGN FOR A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN BY FREEDOM MOTORS OF BATTLE CREEK, MI. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VOIDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NONE OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO KICKED BACK FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO FUEL AN ALMOST EMPTY TANK. THE AFTER MARKET FUEL TANK WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY WITH THE EVAP CANISTER, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CANISTER TO FILL FUEL AND PURGE SOLENOID TO FAIL. IT MAY ALSO ACCOUNT FOR A VAPOR LOCK THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO FUEL. *JB
Mar 12, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
ISSUE: MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA'S VENTILATION SYSTEM HEATS UP EVEN IF SETTING AT COLD LEVEL. IT CAUSED THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN TO HEAT UP UNCONTROLLABLY AND COULD CAUSE HEAT EXHAUSTION DURING HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE UNWANTED HEAT WAS TRACED FROM HEAT AT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENTER THE PASSENGER CABIN THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INSULATED AREA AT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DURING HOT SUMMER TIME. WE NOTICED THE ISSUE DURING ONE OF OUR SUMMER VACATION IN 2007. WE WERE STUCK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AT A COMFORTABLE 75 DEGREE, BUT THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE FEELS LIKE 90 DEGREE. THE AIR COMING FROM THE AIR VENT IS HOT. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE, IT TURNS OUT THAT TOYOTA FIXED THIS ISSUE ON 2008 AND LATER VEHICLES BY ADDING INSULATION PAD BETWEEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VENTILATION SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO PROVIDE THE FIX TO MY VAN. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA ON A BUSY FREEWAY WITH THREE CHILDREN AGES 1, 7, & 10 WHEN THE AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR DECIDED TO SEIZE UP CAUSING THE BELT TO BURN AND EVENTUALLY SNAP. THE BURNING BELT RESULTED IN A LITTLE SMOKE AND A FEARFUL SMELL FILLING THE CABIN. FEARING A FIRE, I WAS FORCED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD PUTTING MYSELF AND MY THREE CHILDREN IN HARMS WAY. AFTER DETERMINING THERE WAS NOT A FIRE, WE CLIMBED BACK IN THE VAN AND CONTINUED ON OUR WAY. AFTER A LITTLE RESEARCH, I'VE LEARNED THE COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS ARE NOT UNCOMMON IN TOYOTA SIENNA. IN MY CASE OUR VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 45K MILES. SEEMS THERE ARE MANY UNSATISFIED SIENNA OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR PROBLEM, AND TOYOTA SHOULD CONSIDER RECALLING ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE MINI-VAN IS CONSIDERED A FAMILY VEHICLE. *TR
Aug 20, 2009
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My vehicle steering/control has frozen a few times in the past 18-24 mos. This happens for me in wet conditions at slow speeds while trying to turn, usually to the right. The car also seems to slow on its own and pull to the side at these times. This has also happened while reversing out of a parking spot. I do not recall seeing any lights engage but I am more focused on steering the car safely and exterior factors at these times so I haven't noticed the dashboard. It feels like the power steering fails, and I have no control. Thankfully, I have not been moving at high rates of speed, nor been in a position to go into the lane of on-coming traffic or had someone in a lane near me, and have been able to hold in position or manually turn as much as needed. Steering seems to return once the turn is complete. I have been fearful of hitting someone or being hit from behind each time. My mechanic has been unable to recreate the experience and was unable to suggest a direct answer. I see others have had similar experiences and the same lack of answers from even Toyota. Having come across this website and seeing responses here to this exact problem I have had, I am hoping for more information or a recall soon!
Mar 10, 2024
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Bought the van used last year. Previous owner said mechanic could not diagnose the issue. On slight curves similar to on-ramps while accelerating the Vehicle stability control (VSC) will engage unexpectedly, sound an alarm and jerk the steering wheel. Some times to the point of pulling the vehicle out of its lane. Road speed is decreased dramatically as it feels as though the ABS is engaging. This has happened to me at least half a dozen times since June 2023. The condition will continue for maybe five or ten seconds until the wheel is straightened and speed reduced. Searching the Internet seems it's a fairly common problem. The fix might be to replace the steering rack or disable the VSC system. It's reported by those experiencing the issue get little to no help from the dealerships which strikes me as quite strange... From what I've read it seems to affect 2004-2009 Siennas
Oct 04, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The vehicle stability control system randomly engages and activates the brakes without cause. This can happen on a gentle curve going under the speed limit. It is very scary and I am afraid it is going to cause an accident. Internet research shows many owners with this issue and no information on the cause or a fix
Mar 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that she heard a strange noise while decelerating and the brake pedal failed to engage. There were no warning lights. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal with force until the antilock braking system engaged but failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the brake pump was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact then had the brake pump replaced for a second time, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS needed to be replaced and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Aug 23, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Vehicle Trac Control/ABS system engages periodically especially on winding roads between speeds of 30-60mph. Trac Control alarm goes off and vehicle pumps brakes automatically, then resolves. This is extremely dangerous especially when roads are wet/icy or when being followed too closely by another vehicle. Tried replacing front right wheel speed sensor but problem persists. Research shows this is a chronic problem with Sienna vans and needs to be repaired or guidance provided by Toyota on how to resolve before someone gets hurt. Please help!
May 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
While driving vehicle on dry, non slippery roads with slight to moderate curves, vehicle illuminates Traction Loss light, sounds alarm buzzer, and at times applies brakes and dethrottles engine, even when no loss of traction has occurred. This happens while driving on straight roads with slight unevenness. Had to disconnect wheel speed sensor harness to disable ABS/VSC system. When this happens, the vehicle automatically applies brakes to certain wheels and dethrottles the engine, this can pull the vehicle to one side sharply and can cause an accident.
May 09, 2022
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS ACTIVATED ON DRY ROADS ACTING LIKE THE VEHICLE THOUGHT IT WAS GOING INTO A SLIDE/SKID. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH!
Oct 31, 2020
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SLOWED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER COLONIAL TOYOTA (2600 W PIKE RD, INDIANA, PA 15701, (724) 471-4287) SUGGESTED THAT THE ISSUE MAY BE DUE TO A BROKEN WIRE OR A DIRTY SENSOR. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED AND THE SPEED SENSORS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 07, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS HAPPENED TO OUR 2006 SIENNA TODAY I WAS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR WHITE PARKING IT; WE PUT THE PARK THEY SILL RUN; THEY NEVER STOP, SO I TURN OFF THE ENGINE; NOW THEY NO MORE START VERY DAMAGED
Jul 05, 2020
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT (CAR WITH SWERVE LINES) STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TURNING ON HIGHWAYS ETC. (BUT NOT WHEN ANY RISK OF TIRE SLIPPING). THEN VSC LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND ALARM SOMETIMES SOUNDED. VISIT TO OUR OWN MECHANIC, NO PROBLEMS FOUND. IN THE LAST 2 YEARS THE ABS SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED (DAILY) IT UNEXPECTEDLY APPLIES THE BRAKES WHILE IN MOTION. IT IS ON SPECIFIC TYPES OF CURVE AND WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 30MPH, BUT HAS DONE AT 35, 55, 70 MPH, ON SLIGHT OR MEDIUM TURNS (NOT REAL SHARP TURNS), GOING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL AND LEFT OR RIGHT. TOOK MY MECHANIC FOR A RIDE WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER HOOKED UP, IT DID THE ABS BRAKING, WARNING LIGHT, AND BEEPING 5 TIMES BUT COMPUTER SHOWED NO CODES. SUGGESTED RESETTING YAW WHICH WE DID, IT DID NOT HELP. SUGGESTED CALLING TOYOTA, THEY WERE NO HELP, SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THAT PROBLEM AND MY MECHANIC PROBABLY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO READ THE COMPUTER. WHEN ABS ACTIVATES IT'S VERY DANGEROUS - THINKING ABOUT DEACTIVATING ENTIRE VSC SYSTEM. I BELIEVE THE RACK AND PINION MAY PLAY A ROLE, THERE ARE RATTLE AND BUMP SOUNDS, PERHAPS A LOOSE SUSPENSION IS THE CULPRIT, THAT IS OUR NEXT OPTION. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED STRUTS, FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, ALL NEW TIRES, HAD IT ALIGNED, DID NEW BRAKE PADS, AND ROTORS. ABSOLUTELY FED UP WITH THIS PROBLEM! *TR
Jun 25, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 30-60 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN TURNING SLIGHTLY LEFT. ALARM COMES ON, BRAKES ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED. VERY DANGEROUS
Feb 21, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ELECTRONIC ANTI-SWAY OVERRIDE KICKS IN FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. USUALLY WHEN TAKING SLIGHT BANKS OR TURNS OVER 35 MPH.
Jan 15, 2020
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND THE TRACTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUE. THE CONTACT CALLED GLOCKNER TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 2867 US-23, PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662, (740) 354-3255) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Nov 18, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH ONLY 26500 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 45 MILES PER HOUR ON A DRY PAVEMENT ON TUESDAY 09/03/2019 AROUND 6:40 PM AND AT A SUDDEN MOMENT THE VSC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, WARNING SOUND CAME ON, THE CAR APPLIED THE BRAKES ON ITS OWN HARD UNTIL IT FULLY STOPPED, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF BY ITSELF, WHICH ALMOST GOT ME INTO AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DEALER TO GET THE CAR DIAGNOSED FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE, THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO HUDSON TOYOTA AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT DESPITE THAT I HAD MY CAR TO THE DEALER RECENTLY FOR TWO RECALLS AND THEY CHECKED THE CAR AND GAVE ME A REPORT THAT EVERYTHING IN THE CAR WAS GOOD. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND I FOUND A LOT OF TOYOTA SIENNA OWNERS FROM THIS MODEL COMPLAINING ABOUT IT AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS DOCUMENTING IT, THIS LINK SHOWS A TOYOTA SIENNA OWNER DOCUMENTING ON VIDEO THE SAME PROBLEM (HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/SY9A8SHJ0XG) WHICH HAPPENED WITH HIM 20 TIMES IN THE COURSE OF 90 MINUETS AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH HIS CAR. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE FIXED UNDER A RECALL BY TOYOTA BECAUSE THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE ON ITS OWN RANDOMLY ON THE HIGHWAY.
Sep 07, 2019
STEERING,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. ALL 3 LIGHTS CAME ON AT SAME TIME. THEY SAY IT'S THE GAS CAP, IT'S NOT THE GAS CAP, THEY SAY TO RESET IT, THAT DOESN'T WORK. I WAS DRIVING HOME, NOTHING HAPPENED, THE LIGHTS JUST CAME ON. NO WARNING SOUND, NOTHING TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM, MY CAR SEEMS TO DRIVE JUST FINE, BUT THE LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF, AND I HAVE 3 KIDS THAT I TAKE AND PICK UP FROM SCHOOL
Apr 15, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TRACTION CONTROL HAS RANDOMLY ENGAGED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK, AT SPEEDS AS LOW 35 MPH AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PAVEMENT WAS DRY AND WE WERE DRIVING STRAIGHT, NOT TURNING. BRAKING IS APPLIED CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF SPEED AND PULLING STEERING TO ONE SIDE FOR ABOUT 1-2 SECONDS. CONTROL RETURNS AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK. DOES NOT RESULT IN AN ERROR CODE.
Nov 05, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT OFF, THE KEY WOULD FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V657000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V273000 (TIRES). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
Aug 22, 2018
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SUDDENLY A BUZZER SOUNDED, THE VSC LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WERE TAKEN OVER BY THE VSC SYSTEM AND THE CAR STARTED WEAVING OUT OF CONTROL. I COULD NOT STEER OR BREAK THE CAR. THE SITUATION IS UNPREDICTABLE. IT EASILY HAPPENED ON CURVY OR BEND ROAD AND HAS HAPPENED 3-4 TIMES IN THIS YEAR. IT IS SCARY.
Aug 03, 2018
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AUTO BRAKE FEATURE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 09, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
A/C SYSTEM HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE 2010, THEY REPLACED THE BELTS & TOLD ME IT WAS FINE UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRED.I HAVE HAD RECALLS ON ALL THE DOORS, AIRBAGS &NAV SYSTEM REPLACED THREE TIMES, 2013 A/C WAS REPLACED, 2016 A/C REPLACED AGAIN, & A/C IS BEING REPLACED FOR A 3RD TIME ALONG WITH TWO OTHER RECALLS. TIRE WARNINGS ARE PERSISTENT. I'VE NEVER WORN OUT TIRES OR BRAKES BEFORE, EXCEPT WITH THIS VEHICLE AT A RATE OF EVERY 25,000 MILES. (4TIMES TD)
Jul 09, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TO NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REPRESENTATIVES, THIS E-MAIL IS SENT REGARDING MY ALERT TO THE DANGER AND SAFETY CONCERNS TO CITIZENS REGARDING THE USED CAR SALES AT HONDA OF FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. DUE TO A "2006 TOYOTA SIENNA" IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, THAT WAS SOLD AS IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION AND FREE OF DEFECTS. IT IS BEEN RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT A MAJOR FRONT END ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 11/16/206 IN FLORIDA. THE IMPACT SEVERITY CAUSED FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS AND DEFECTS TO THE AIRBAGS, AIRBAG SENSOR, AND SEAT BELTS WHICH WERE NEVER REPAIRED PROPERLY FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND LEFT DAMAGED AND DEFECTIVE. SADLY, THE CARFAX HISTORY HAD ONLY BEGUN REPORTING THIS DATA ON 10/31/2011. THE OWNERS OR USED CAR DEALERSHIP NEGLECTED TO DISCLOSE THIS FACTS AND OTHER SEVERE DEFECTS, RECALLS, AND DAMAGES THAT OCCURRED TO THE ENGINE. THE INTERNAL DAMAGES AND SAFETY FEATURES WERE DISCOVERED THROUGH LEGITIMATE DIAGNOSTIC BY TOYOTA. PLEASE HELP ME TO RECOVER AND OBTAIN THE POLICE REPORT OR RECORD HELD BY LAW ENFORCEMENT REGARDING THE MAJOR ACCIDENT INCIDENT ON THIS VEHICLE THAT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006, IN FLORIDA. THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN A SALVAGE /RE-TITLED BUT NEVER APPROPRIATELY AND PROPERLY REPAIRED FOR CITIZENS USE ON THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. CARFAX HAS PROVIDED NO RESPONSE TO MY E-MAIL TO ME BUT CARFAX BEGAN REPORTING THIS INFORMATION ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. IN ADDITION, THE VIN # HAS APPEARED IN REPORTS AS AN XLE OR AS A LIMITED MODEL DESIGN WHICH IMPLIES DECEPTION, USED CAR DEALERSHIP FRAUD, OR MISUSE OF THE VIN # REGARDING DOING THE NECESSARY, REQUIRED, AND CORRECT REPAIRS TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE AND PERFORM SAFETY RECALLS NOTICES VIA CERTIFIED MAIL SENT ON THIS VEHICLE TO THE OWNER OR USED CAR DEALERSHIP AT HONDA OF FORT MYERS. YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
Jun 27, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BEEPING NOISE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,332.
Mar 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES RECALL 17V-657 SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY & EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF SPARE TIRE DEALER OUT OF STOCK. *VA THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPAIR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. *JS
Feb 23, 2018
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TRACTION CONTROL RANDOMLY ACTIVATES THE BRAKES AND LOCKS THE FRONT WHEEL CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AND LOSE TRACTION. MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT IF NOT CORRECTED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON TOYOTA MAKE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES BUT WILL NOT RECALL MY VEHICLE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR
Jan 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ABS, VSC, TRAC OFF, BRAKE LIGHTS ON CONTINUOUSLY, PLUS TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKING. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND ALSO ANNOYING. TOYOTA DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, AND IS ONLY WILLING TO ALLOW ME TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO "TRY" TO FIX THIS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR MONTHS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WITH A CAR LOAD OF CHILDREN, LATE AT NIGHT, COMING HOME FROM A FOOTBALL GAME WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON. WE WERE DRIVING ACROSS A LONG BRIDGE, ON A 6-LANE ROADWAY, GOING ABOUT 50 MILES AN HOUR. VERY SCARY! I PULLED OVER, BUT SOON REALIZED THE CARE WAS DRIVABLE. I'VE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. I AM SEEING ONLINE THAT THIS IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO TOYOTAS. MANY VEHICLES EXHIBIT THIS ISSUE. INSTEAD OF HELPING US FIX IT, WE ARE SUPPOSE TO PAY MECHANICS (DEALERS OR INDIVIDUALS), THEN THE PROBLEM COMES BACK. SEEMS NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I'VE BEEN AN EXCLUSIVE TOYOTA OWNER FOR YEARS. IT DISAPPOINTS ME THAT TOYOTA WON'T HELP.
Jan 25, 2018
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. *TT *TR
Dec 27, 2017
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
02/16/17 AT 5:57PM, WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63 (LIKELIKE) BEFORE ENTERING THE WILSON TUNNEL, A ROCK FLEW UP AND DAMAGED MY WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS SPLINTERING THE WINDSHIELD. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REPLACE IT?
Feb 25, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. HATCH BACK DOESN'T OPEN UP BY ELECTRICALLY. HEATING SYSTEM STAYS ON EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF.STEREO TURNS OF WHEN THE HEATER HEATS UP TO LONG.MY SON WAS IN SIDE WERE THE DOOR OPENED UP WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A MAIN RD.MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING ON OPPOSITE SIDE AND SLIDING DOOR POPPED OPEN WHILE ON A MAIN RD.SIDE DOOR STARTED CLOSING WHILE GETTING GROCERIES OUT CAUSING BRUSING TO MY GIRLFRIEND.HATCH DOESN'T WORK. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
Feb 16, 2017
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 69,451 MILES. I HAVE HAD BOTH REAR SLIDING DOORS REPAIRED TWICE EACH. THE DOORS STILL DO NOT ENGAGE AND LOCK. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND MULTIPLE TIMES THE DOORS HAVE OPENED WHILE DRIVING. TOYOTA RECENTLY HAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, BUT IT ONLY DATES BACK TO 2011. THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR MANY EARLIER MODELS AND I AM FURIOUS IT WAS NOT INCLUDED. TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO FOR ME. WHEN ONE OF MY CHILDREN FALLS OUT THE BACK AND GETS INJURED IS NOT THE TIME TO ADDRESS IT. I DEMAND THAT THE 2006 MODEL BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR SAFETY ISSUES, NOT JUST FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN, BUT FOR MANY, MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORSE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION. THE DATE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED BELOW IS FROM WHEN I FIRST BEGAN HAVING A PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 02, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE I WAS PARKING MY TOYOTA SIENNA THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VAN TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET! MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND ONLY THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. I FINALLY STOPPED AFTER RUNNING UNCONTROLLABLY INTO A BUILDING!
Sep 08, 2016
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON AUGUST 20TH, 2016 MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE ANTI-SWAY CONTROLS WHICH RESULTED IN SUDDEN DECELERATION AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING, AS WELL AS THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DECELERATING INTO A TURN. ATTACHED IS A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT AND THE ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY THE SERVICING DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR.
Aug 25, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES. IT WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN ON RANDOMLY. THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT BECOMES LOOSE OR DAMAGED AS THE SEATS ARE MOVED AND AIRBAGS ARE NOT DETECTED. THE LIGHT STAYS FLASHING AND AIRBAGS ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL. TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THIS BUT TRIES TO CHARGE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THEM TO REPLACE THEIR FAULTY WIRES.
Jun 30, 2016
WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
OUR VEHICLE HAS 119,698 MILES OF WEAR. WE HAD OUR VEHICLE SERVICED AT A REPUTABLE DEALER. WHILE STATIONARY, BOTH A WHEEL STUD (DURING TIRE ROTATION), AND THE OIL PUMP TENSIONER BOLT HOLE (DURING SERVICE) BROKE. DEALER TOLD US EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NOT USED. I BELIEVE INFERIOR METAL USED IN MANUFACTURING.
Dec 15, 2015
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY POWER DOOR STOP WORKING ON THE DRIVER BACK SIDE. I HAD TO FORCE ITS CLOSE. AND NOW I CAN'T GET IT TO OPEN BACK UP. THE BACK ROW BELT WON'T PULL DOWN. SO ITS CAN'T BE USED NOW. AND THE FUEL MILES ON THIS VAN IS VERY POOR AT 11. TOYOTA IS VERY HIGH PRICE WHEN ITS COME TO LITTLE PROBLEMS.
Nov 17, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS AFTERNOON I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AND WAS GOING ABOUT 60-65 MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, I REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE, EVEN STANDING ON IT IN AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW THE CAR. THE CAR WAS MAKING A REVVING SOUND AND THE BRAKES WERE DOING NOTHING TO SLOW THE CAR, IT JUST KEPT ACCELERATING. FINALLY, THE BRAKES SEEMED TO ENGAGE, THE REVVING STOPPED, AND THE CAR SEEMED NORMAL AGAIN. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. CAR HAS ABOUT 105,000 MILES ON IT AND IT'S BEEN VERY RELIABLE UP UNTIL NOW. I WILL REPORT TO TOYOTA AND I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS CAR AGAIN, MUCH LESS LET MY CHILDREN RIDE IN IT.
Nov 11, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 EAST. THE CAR WHILE DRIVING WHEN I WAS GIVING GAS IT DIDNT RUN FORWARD AND IT JUST STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH MY KIDS IN IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE RADIATOR PIPE GOT CORRODED SO THE COOLING OIL FROM THE TRANSMISSION DIDNT FLOW PROPERLY AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING THE CAR RUNNING.THE TOYOTA HAS SAFETY RECALL OF EXCESSIVE CORROSION FOR THE SPARE TIRE THEN SAME THING APPLIES AS THE CORROSION PART IS UNDERNEATH OF THE ENGINE.
Jun 05, 2015
STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO A RUSTED CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TIRE WAS TAKEN FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AND PLACED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. UPDATED 7/16/15*CN
Jun 04, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 TODAY MORNING AND THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF ME ABRUPTLY STOPPED. I WAS MAINTAINING A SAFE DISTANCE AND IMMEDIATELY HIT MY BRAKES. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES SEEMED TO ENGAGE, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND VERY BADLY REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT ME. HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYONE BEFORE WITH THE CAR AUTO-ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN? *TR
Apr 18, 2015
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
ALL FOUR ALLOY WHEELS ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE THE PAINT BUBBLING AND CHIPPING OFF LEAVING THE WHEEL EXTERIOR EXPOSED TO WEATHER AND FURTHER CORROSION. UNDERNEATH THE CHIPPED PAINT THE ALLOY IS CORRODING, POTENTIALLY COMPROMISING THE STRENGTH AND OVERALL INTEGRATY OF THE WHEELS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED AIR LOSS IN BOTH FRONT TIRES OVER THE COURSE OF JUST A FEW DAYS. MY LOCAL TIRE SHOP CHECKED BOTH FRONT TIRES FOR PUNCTURES BUT FOUND NOTHING. THEY THEN REMOVED THE TIRES FROM THE RIMS AND INDICATED THE RIMS HAD CORRODED AROUND THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE RIM WHERE THE TIRE BEAD IS SUPPOSED TO SEAL. THEY CLEANED THE CORROSION FROM THE RIM INTERIOR AND APPLIED A BEAD SEALING COMPOUND THAT FILLS IN THE CORRODED AND PITTED BEAD AREA OF THE RIM ALLOWING THE TIRE BEAD TO SEAL AND HOLD AIR. WHEN IT COMES TIME TO ROTATE THE TIRES THE TECH PERSON INDICATED THAT I SHOULD ALSO HAVE THEM SEAL THE TIRES PLACED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS THEY WOULD PROBABLY START LOOSING AIR AS WELL WITH THE ADDED WEIGHT OF THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR MODEL OF THE TOYOTA SIENNA. THUS FAR,TOYOTA WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE WHICH SEEMS TO ME TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Mar 24, 2015
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON MARCH 13, 2015 DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTH IN A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOWDOWN IN SPITE OF PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. MOVING THE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD TO DISENGAGE THE FUNCTION WAS ALSO NOT SUCCESSFUL. THE EXIT RAMP WAS INCLINED SO THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN OUR SPEED AT 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WENT THRU A STOP SIGN, BOUNCED OFF THE GUARD RAIL AND CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP WITH THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING. THE IMPACT DESTROYED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STOPPING WAS SO ABRUPT THAT THE CELL PHONE (IN MY SHIRT POCKET)FLEW OUT RIPPING THE POCKET OFF THE SHIRT. NEITHER THE FRONT NOR THE SIDE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. SKID MARKS MADE BY THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT TIRE (AND POSSIBLY THE REAR RIGHT TIRE) PRIOR TO AND AFTER HITTING THE GUARD RAIL INDICATE THE BRAKES WERE WORKING ON AT LEAST THIS SIDE. SKID MARKS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE LEFT HAND TIRES WERE NOT NOTICED. *TR
Mar 15, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1) AUGUST 2013 DURING AN OIL CHANGE THE DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THE STEERING RACK NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO OIL LEAKS FROM THE RACK AND PINION ($1000 REPAIRS). 2) SEPTEMBER 2014 ASKED DEALER TO CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AC RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE BLOWER. AFTER RECHARGING THE SYSTEM WITH DYE, FOUND THE AC LINES TO THE REAR CABIN CORRODED UNDER THE WHEEL WELLS -- RECOMMENDED $1500 TO REPLACE ENTIRE LINES (I DECLINED PENDING FURTHER INSPECTION SUMMER 2015). 3) FEBRUARY 2015 NOTICED RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING ELECTRONICALLY, WITH KEY FOB, INTERIOR SWITCHES, ETC., AND WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN PULLING OPEN/CLOSING MANUALLY BY HAND. ACTUATORS STILL WORKED TO "LOCK" THE DOOR DURING THE LAST INCH CLOSING/OPENING. NOTICED BLACK CABLE SHEATHING FRAYED AND BARE IN SPOTS, SHOWING STEEL CABLE INSIDE, BUT CABLE STILL INTACT. FOUND ONLINE FORUMS STATING MANY HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. LOCATED MY EXTENSION TO WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTICE FROM TOYOTA MAILING STATING "CERTAIN 2004-2007 MODEL YEAR SIENNA REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLIES" MAY BE COVERED (UP TO 120K OR 9 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST), VIA THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THIS "ENHANCEMENT" DOES NOT COVER DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILURES, WHICH MY DEALER TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED AS THE PROBABLE MAIN CAUSE OF THE DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY (AFTER HAVING REMOVED PART OF THE DOOR FOR INSPECTION). I DECLINED THE $1000 LABOR + $1200 PARTS ($2200 TOTAL) MOTOR, BUT ACCEPTED THE FREE CABLE ASSEMBLY WARRANTY COVERAGE. AM NOW USING THE DOOR IN MANUAL MODE ONLY. MY CONCERNS: THESE PARTS ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY UNDER NORMAL USE/WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Feb 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WILL DRIVING I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND PROCEEDED TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV A HIGH RATE AND LUNGED FORWARD INTO THE FOUR WAY CROSS BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. *TR
Nov 28, 2014
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
THE TIRES DO NOT LAST MORE THAN 18 MONTHS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE TIRE DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY TIRES BECAUSE IT HAS OBVIOUS MISALIGNMENT BASED ON THE TIRE WEAR. I HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND IT IS ALL WITHIN FACTORY SPECS. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING. I GET LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON A SET OF TIRES THAT COST $600. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MONTHS SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Sep 25, 2014
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON MONDAY AUGUST 4TH, 2014 AFTER A FUNERAL, I DROVE INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE CHURCH WHERE I WAS GOING TO GATHER WITH MY FELLOW FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT LOST THEIR FAMILY MEMBER THAT DAY.. I DROVE INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE MY MINIVAN, I HAD MY HAND ON THE SHIFT CHANGE TO SHIFT MY CAR, UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE SHIFTS MY CAR ACCELERATED AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING MY CAR TO GO HIT THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING OF THE CHURCH DAMAGING THE GAS TANK, AND CAUSING THE GAS TO LEAK. AT THE TIME OF THE SCENE AND ACCIDENT MY 6 YEAR OLD WAS IN HIS CARSEAT BEHIND ME AND WAS SCARED AT WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED, HE PANICKED AND TOOK OFF HIS SEAT BELT, OPENED THE DOOR, AND WENT RUNNING OUT OF THE VEHICLE.. AT THAT MOMENT TRYING TO REGROUP MYSELF TO SEE WHY MY CAR HAD ACCELERATED WITH FORCE FORWARD, I PARKED MY VEHICLE AND WENT LOOKING FOR HELP.. I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW MY CAR GAINED SO MUCH FORCE TO END UP OVER 2 FEET IN THE AIR OVER A SMALL WALL... I DID NOTICE MY CAR HIT THE GAS TANK AND HEARD GAS LEAKING AND WENT TO CRY FOR HELP.. I AM NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALLS ON MY VAN EXCEPT FOR THE UNDERCARRIAGE TIRE, WHICH AT THIS TIME THE RECALL IS NOT COMPLETE BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT FINALIZED A SCHEDULE FOR ME TO HAVE IT CHECKED... ALSO I AM UPSET THAT THE MINIVAN UPON THE IMPACT OF HITTING THE WALL DID NOT DIPLOIT THE AIRBAG... I GOOGLED SAFETY RECALL ON TOYOTA SIENNA AND CAME UPON A RECALL ON MORE THAN 615K SIENNA MODELS OVER A ROLLAWAY RISK.. THE YEARS LISTED WERE 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA,AND A RECALL AFFECTING A POSSIBLE ROLLAWAY UPON SHIFT GEARS.. ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE THE SHIFT LEVER COLD BE MOVED OUT OF POSITION DEPRESSING THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND BECAUSE OF THIS FAULT, THE AFFECTED SIENNAS COULD ROLL AWAY WITHOUT CAUSING WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK FOR CRASH.. WELL I WAS IN A CRASH. *TR
Aug 06, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ
Apr 21, 2014
STEERING,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
REMOVED THE RUN FLAT TIRES AND REPLACED THEM WITH REGULAR TIRES. I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING THE "TIRE BALANCE" LIGHT GO OFF IN MY CAR AND GETTING FLAT TIRES. EVER SINCE I SWITCHED THE TIRES THE ALIGNMENT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ISSUE. *TR
Aug 14, 2013
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
THE THIRD ROW POWER SEATS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND ARE UNUSABLE. *TR
Jun 25, 2013
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DASH START CRACKING UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE CAR IS MOSTLY PARK INSIDE A GARAGE DAY AND NIGHT. I HAVE CALLED DEALERS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE SO FAR AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT'S A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND IT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY DEALER. THE TRANSMISSION SOME TIMES DOES NOT CHANGE THE GEARS AND OTHERS STOP TO WORK AND I COULD CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. *TR
May 13, 2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY NAME IS [XXX]I AM A QUADRIPLEGIC PARALYZED PERSON.I LIVE BY MYSELF WITH 24 HOUR CNA CARE. I WAS INJURED AT WORK ON NOV.2000 BY A GUN SHOT. I BOUGHT A VAN IN 2006.RIGHT AFTER ONE YEAR,I NOTICED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I TOOK MY VAN TO STEVENSON TOYOTA DEALER,AURORA,CO. AFTER DIAGNOSTICS,THEY FOUND GAS/OIL LEAKAGE FROM MY GAS CAP. THEY CHANGED GAS CAP,CLEARED THE CODE. 3 WEEK LATER,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON.AGAIN I TOOK IT BACK,SAME DIAGNOSTICS,GAS LEAKAGE FROM GAS CAP.AGAIN CLEARED THE CODE FROM THEIR MACHINE. 2 WEEKS LATER,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK. I TOOK MY VAN SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO THE DEALER BUT NEVER SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I PARK MY VAN AT A GARAGE. I'VE NOTICED THAT MY VAN IS TAKING LOTS OF GAS AND STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN GARAGE. I AM REALLY SCARED OF CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE THE GARAGE OR FIRE ON MY VAN. I AM TIRED OF PAYING LOTS OF MONEY I AM VERY LOW INCOME PERSON. NOW THEY ARE SAYING I'VE TO PAY WHOLE BUNCH OF MONEY THAT I CAN'T AFFORD. THE PERSON I TALKED TO THE DEALER IS CON VO.HE IS VERY RUDE AND SAYING THAT HE CAN'T FIND MY VAN INFO. IN HIS SYSTEM BUT OTHER LADY I TALKED TO SAYS SHE CAN .AND MY DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN.I HEARD THAT THERE IS SLUDGE/OIL RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. SO I'D LIKE TO REQUEST YOU TO INVESTIGATE MY PROBLEM AND FIND A REASONABLE SOLUTION FOR THIS.THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 09, 2013
STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH MOST RECENTLY THE POWER PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THAT IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE DEALER FT. MYERS TOYOTA SAID THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND MAY TAKE MONTHS TO GET THE PARTS TO FIX. THEY DID SAY THEY WOULD COVER UNDER WARRANTY. SECONDLY, MY STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 80,000 MILES BECAUSE OF LEAKING FLUID AND I HAD TO PAY THE LABOR TO FIX. LASTLY, ALL 4 OF THE TIRE RIMS ON THE CAR HAVE PEELING, BUBBLING AND CHIPPING PAINT THAT IS EXPOSING THE METAL RIM. IT MAY CAUSE FURTHER CORROSION TO THE RIMS AND CAUSE A SAFETY PROBLEM TO THE WHEELS. GERMAIN TOYOTA IN NAPLES, FLA WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR WOULD NOT HELP WITH THE RIMS. FT. MYERS TOYOTA WHERE I GET THE CAR SERVICED TOLD ME ABOUT THE NATIONAL BACK ORDER PROBLEM AND ALSO CHARGED ME FOR THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ASSEMBLY WHICH I THOUGHT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THEIR LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT DID NOT. *TR
Jan 02, 2013
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FAILURE OF SIDEWALLS OF TWO BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200 215/65R16 TIRES AT 5693 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN-DOT # OB6VE224711 LOCATED ON TIRE SIDEWALL. TIRES SOLD BY MONRO SHOP # 190 IN CHRISTIANBURG, VA. SAME TIRE BRAND, MODEL AND SIZE REPLACED AT SHOP #349 IN CHESHIRE, CT AT COST OF ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE CONTRACT AT COST OF $87. 80 TO COVER ALL FOUR TIRES. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE OTHER TWO TIRES PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME DOT DESIGNATIONS MAY ALSO DEVELOP SIDEWALL BULGES AND BE THE CAUSE OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IS THERE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON THIS TIRE THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO? *TR
Oct 11, 2012
AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
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
Sep 21, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
1) AIRBAGS: BLINKING AIRBAG LIGHT. TOYOTA SERVICE BULLETIN - $1200 REPAIR. UNSURE OF SAFETY IMPLICATIONS. 2) SUSPENSION, STEERING RACK. LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE RACK. $1200 REPAIR. 3) ELECTRICAL: POWER SLIDING REAR DOOR WILL ONLY FUNCTION IN MANUAL MODE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMS ME OF A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PROBLEM. DEALER FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT IT. $1400 FOR REPAIR. DEALER ESTIMATED TRADE IN VALUE FOR VAN: $6000. *TR
Sep 19, 2012
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO AN OPEN AIR BAG IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHICH WOULD COST $2000 TO REPAIR. I HAVE SINCE SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THE YELLOW HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE PROBLEM. IF THIS WIRE IS WIGGLED, THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. HOWEVER, IT RETURNS LATER. I FEEL LIKE SRS SAFETY SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THEY DEPLOY (AS THEY SHOULD UNLESS THERE IS A FAULTY MECHANISM SUCH AS MINE HAS). TOYOTA SHOULD DO THEIR PART TO KEEP CUSTOMERS SAFE, ESPECIALLY AFTER WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS ON A VEHICLE IN HOPES OF HAVING A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. *TR
Sep 03, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MASTER HEAD UNIT, INCLUDING NAVIGATION, REAR CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, AND STEREO, STOPPED WORKING. IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE BUT THE SCREEN IS DEAD AND DOES NOT RESPOND AT ALL. APPEARS TO BE FROM A DESIGN DEFECT THAT CAUSES OVERHEATING OF THE UNIT OVER TIME. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SIMILAR FAILURES ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS THE REAR CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, AND NAVIGATION ARE ALL IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR EXTRA SAFETY IN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. I THINK MOST PEOPLE WOULD EXPECT THAT A NON-MECHANICAL PART (LIKE THE RADIO/HEAD UNIT) WOULD LAST LONGER THAN 6 YEARS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COST SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. *TR
Aug 23, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATE 25-30 MPH ON A DRY, LEVEL STREET. A CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I RELEASED AND REAPPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN AND AGAIN NO RESPONSE. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT INTO AN EMPTY PARKING LOT TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR OR ANOTHER COLLISION. AFTER SWERVING AND REAPPLYING THE BRAKES A 3RD OR 4TH TIME I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. MY KIDS AND I WERE SEVERELY SHAKEN, BUT NOT INJURED. WE DECIDED THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. WE REPLACED IT AND HAVE HAD 3 MORE INCIDENTS SINCE REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDER. 1 WAS IN REVERSE LEAVING MY DRIVE WAY. I WOUND UP HITTING AND EMBANKMENT ACROSS THE STREET TO STOP ME. THIS WAS A SLIGHT DOWN HILL ROLL IN REVERSE. I WENT FROM PARKED TO OUT OF CONTROL. I NEVER TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR AND HIT THE BRAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND EVEN TRIED SHIFTING BACK INTO PARK (KNOWING THAT'S BAD FOR THE TRANSMISSION), NOTHING WORKED. AFTER GETTING STOPPED AND PULLING FORWARD EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL AGAIN. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND WE WERE APPROACHING A TURN AND HAD TO MERGE IN TO PERPENDICULAR TRAFFIC. APPROX SPEED 25-35 MPH. THE BRAKES AGAIN COMPLETELY FAILED AND WE HAD TO SWERVE THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN TO A FREE LANE OF TRAFFIC TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION WITH THE CARS INFRONT OF US. WE ORDERED ANOTHER MASTER CYLINDER AND WERE PREPARING TO INSTALL IT. TODAY THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN (APPROX SPEED 5-10 MPH) I HAD BEEN STOPPED AND STARTED TO EASE IN TO THE MAIN ROAD WHEN I SAW A CAR COMING FROM THE LEFT. *TR
Mar 26, 2012
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASHES ON AND OFF; TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHICH DETERMINED WAS A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR, WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG AND AIRBAG HARNESS UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. TOTAL ESTIMATE FOR THE PAIR INCLUDING LABOR: $3000. *TR
Dec 18, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE MOTOR ON THE SLIDING POWER DOOR FAILED. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR BUT IT IS NOT A COVERED COMPONENT. *TT
Sep 27, 2011
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE REAR GATE STRUTS / SUSPENSION HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE STRUTS WILL NOT HOLD OPEN THE REAR GATE AT ALL. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN HAVE GREAT DIFFICULTY (IN MANY INSTANCES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE AND / OR DANGEROUS) HOLDING OPEN THE GATE WITH ONE HAND OR HEAD AND TRYING TO LOAD OR UNLOAD SIMULTANEOUSLY. IT APPEARS THAT THERE WAS A PARTIAL RECALL FOR SIENNAS WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE, BUT WE DO NOT HAVE A POWER LIFTGATE. *TR
Sep 20, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. *TR
Aug 22, 2011
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH A 2010 GRACO BOOSTER SEAT, MODEL NUMBER PD144968A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT HOLD THE CHILD IN PLACE WHILE IN THE BOOSTER. THE CHILD HAD THE ABILITY TO MOVE FREELY IN THE SEAT FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER AND WAS ALSO ABLE TO UNCLIP THE SEAT BELT. THE BOOSTER SEAT MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A CLIP THAT COULD BE INSTALLED FOR THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT TO HAVE A TIGHTER FIT. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE ADVISED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A CLIP OR ANY SUGGESTIONS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 3/14/11 *CN UPDATED 04/22/11
Feb 03, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR WITH DIMMING,BLINKER, HEST AND FOLDING IN CAPABILITY HAS FAILED. THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE MIRROR CONSTANTLY RUNS AND THE MIRROR OPENS AND CLOSES WITH THE WIND DIRECTION. I TRIED TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART BUT ALL THE REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE THE SAME MOTOR PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REQUIRES A ENTIRE MIRROR REPLACEMENT AND REPAINT. *TR
Jan 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE GAS IN THE LIFT GATE SUPPORT OF THE BACK DOOR ESCAPED 3 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. *TR
Dec 15, 2010
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 1. NORMAL DRIVING WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ACCIDENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE. 2. DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, MAKING IS ABSOLUTELY USELESS FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. 3. CONTACTED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS WHO CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE NORMAL 3 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Oct 27, 2010
TIRES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TOYOTA SIENNA HAD A RECALL OF SPARE TIRE AND PLACED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE BACK OF THE VAN WITHOUT SECURING IT. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN SECURED AND IS A SECURITY RISK IN HARD BRAKING FOR THE PASSENGERS IN THE BACKSEAT WITH ONE SEAT FOLDED DOWN. TOYOTA REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THEY ASKED ME TO FILE ARBITRATION AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A PLAN TO HARNESS THE TIRE. *TR
Oct 21, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN FUELING 2006 SIENNA GAS FLOWS OVER SIDE OF VAN. *TR
Sep 22, 2010
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. IN THE LAST YEAR, WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT IN THE SUN, THE REAR HATCH WILL NOT CLOSE USING THE POWER BUTTONS ON THE KEY FOB OR ON THE FRONT CONSOLE. THE HATCH WILL CLOSE ABOUT 10 DEGREES AND THEN GO BACK UP. MY NEIGHBOR HAS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA AND HERS DOES THE EXACT SAME THING. I BROUGHT MY VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHEN THE REAR HATCH RECALL HAPPENED, BUT THAT REPLACEMENT DID NOT DO ANYTHING FOR MY CAR. I TOOK IT BACK RECENTLY AND HAD NEW SENSORS PUT IT, BUT AGAIN, NO IMPROVEMENT. *TR
Sep 11, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV LOUDLY & THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD, EVEN AS I FRANTICALLY APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP BUT MY FAST-THINKING HUSBAND QUICKLY PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL & THEN SHUT THE CAR OFF. WE DROVE TO OUR TOYOTA DEALER IN VINELAND, NJ, WHERE THEY PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS BUT COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEIR DETERMINATION WAS THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE FLOOR MAT PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. I AM SURE THAT THE MAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM AND THAT TOYOTA IS ATTEMPTING TO COVER UP A PROBLEM WITH A CAR THAT IS NOT ALREADY ON THEIR RECALL LIST. *TR
Jul 21, 2010
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TOPIC: TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEM: ON JULY 4TH AT 10:00 AM, AS MY 2006 SIENNA TOYOTA WAS EMERGING FROM THE DRYER-END OF WELL KNOWN CARWASH, THE SIGNAL AT THE TERMINAL POINT INDICATED THAT I WAS TO MOVE MY CAR OUT OF THE STRUCTURE. I SHIFTED OUT OF NEUTRAL INTO DRIVE. AT THE INSTANT I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF THE CAR WASH STRUCTURE, MISSING ABOUT 12 VEHICLES AND DRIVERS IN THE PARKED AREA DRYING THEIR CARS. THE POLICE AND WITNESS SAID I REACH 60 MPH WHEN I HIT AN EMBANKMENT, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE EXIT TO THE CARWASH PROPERTY AT THE EXIT POINT, THE EMBANKMENT WAS ACROSS THE BUSY STREET LEADING OUT OF THE CARWASH AREA. I TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT, IN A VAIN HOPE TO SLOW MY VEHICLE DOWN; TEARING OFF THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND WHEEL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ON, SLIDING DOWN ONTO A BUSY ROAD. IN TRYING TO AVOID A BUSY INTERSECTION, I PULLED UP OVER THE EMBANKMENT AT A LOWER GRADE ON TO A FLAT GRASSY AREA WHERE I COULD TAKE MY RIGHT HAND OFF THE WHEEL AND PULL THE GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF IGNITION. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS HURT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA SUBCONTRACTORS AND IS BEING REPAIRED TO BE RETURNED TO US. IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO ALLOW MY FAMILY OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER TO DRIVE THAT CAR IN THE FUTURE, THE CAR IS WORTH MORE TO US THAN TO OTHERS. THE TONE OF THE INSPECTORS AND OTHER CONTACTS WITH THE TOYOTA COMPANY WAS ONE OF SKEPTICISM. I DID NOT HAVE FLOOR MATS IN THE CAR AND I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE AND LOCATION OF MY BRAKE, CONTRARY TO THEIR SUGGESTIONS. I THINK IT IS INTERESTING THAT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INSPECTORS CONTINUE TO TREAT THEIR LOYAL CAR OWNERS WITH SUCH DISDAIN AND DISBELIEF AS IF WE ARE ALL LIARS. IT IS STRANGE THAT THE COMPLAINTS ARE ONLY COMING FROM TOYOTA OWNERS, BUT AS ONE REPORTER NOTED TOYOTA DRIVERS ARE AN AGING GROUP AND IT HAS NOT HAPPENED TO SCION DRIVERS. I HOPE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY TOYOTA. *TR
Jul 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, LEVEL DRY ROAD WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 58MPH. SUDDENLY CAR BEGAN TO DOWNSHIFT. ASSUMING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM I DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AND CAR ALMOST CAME TO A STOP. I PUSHED GAS PEDAL AND DROVE IN LOW GEAR TO NEAREST PULL-OFF. DISCOVERED LEFT FRONT BRAKE WAS SMOKING. AFTER THINGS COOLED OFF I DROVE CAR IN LOW GEAR ABOUT 6 MILES TO LOCAL SERVICE STATION. MECHANIC FOUND ALL BRAKES LOCKED AND REMOVED ALL WHEELS. HE INSPECTED ALL ROTORS, CALIPERS BRAKE LINES, ETC AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. (I HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED AT DEALERSHIP ABOUT 4 MONTHS EARLIER.) WHEN MECHANIC MANIPULATED LEFT FRONT CALIPER ALL BRAKES DISENGAGED. MECHANIC FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WAS NORMAL. I'VE DRIVEN CAR ABOUT 500 MILES SINCE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH NO PROBLEMS. I DON'T USE CRUISE CONTROL OFTEN - AND HAVEN'T USED IT SINCE PROBLEM OCCURRED. I'M WONDERING IF PROBLEM IS WITH CRUISE CONTROL RATHER THAN BRAKES?? THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER IF IT HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS! *TR
May 25, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING MECHANISM AS THE VEHICLE ALWAYS STEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY; THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,363.
Apr 06, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE DRIVER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN AN ATTEMPT TO INCREASE SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND SURGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST HIM SINCE THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL WHICH WAS ALSO A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SLOWING DOWN BETWEEN 5- 10 MPH AND THEN SPEEDING BACK UP AGAIN, THE VAN WOULD HESITATE AND THEN SURGE FORWARD TO THE POINT OF JERKING THE CONSUMERS NECK. THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN ONCE THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS EXHIBITING A POPPING/SCRAPPING NOISE WHEN IT WAS BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE THINNESS OF METAL WHICH ALLOWED THE CRACKING OF THE METAL WHERE THE DOOR STOP WAS ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. UPDATED 04/21/10
Mar 09, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 BRAKING PROBLEM CAUSED SELF COLLISION. ON DRY WEATHER. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING AND I HIT NEAR BY HILLY LAND ON TURN. VEHICLE SHOWED BRAKING PROBLEM ON WET WEATHER, RAIN AND SNOW AND VEHICLE LOOSES THE BRAKING AND RELATED ABS AND VSC FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN AND CLICKS AND BRAKE STOPS WORKING. MY WIFE NO LONGER TRUST THIS VAN AND EVERYBODY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH ME IN IT. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH BZ PACKAGE (VSA) - SAFETY ISSUE (ELECTRONICS): VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSA) IS UNSAFE DURING ROAD SLIPPERY CONDITIONS IF CRUISE CONTROL IS USED. THE SLIPPERY CONDITION COULD BE RAINY DAY OR SNOWING OR ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED SEVERAL TIME. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE ISSUE IS AROUND SEPTEMBER OF 2008. IT WAS HEAVY RAIN, I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH NORMAL SPEED. THE VAN WAS SET TO CRUISE AT 65 MPH. I RAN OVER A SMALL POT OF WATER ON THE ROAD. ONE OF THE TIRE PROBABLY SLIPPED FOR A BRIEF MILLI-SECOND. THE VSA CONTROL KICKED IN (I CAN SEE THE VSA LIGHT FLASHES), THE VAN WAS THEN RUNNING FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND THE RPM SUDDENLY JUMP UP (VIOLENTLY). THE VAN WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I TAP THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THEN THE VAN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. 2ND INCIDENT, ABOUT DECEMBER OF 2008, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LIGHT SNOW. THE VAN WAS CRUISING AT 55 MPH. THE VAN PASSED A SLIPPERY SPOT. THE VSA KICKED IN AND CAUSED VIOLENT LEFT AND RIGHT MOVEMENT OF THE VAN AS WELL AS SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE INCIDENT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THEN, I STOPPED USING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE RAINY OR SNOWY DAYS. BUT IF ANYONE OUT THERE WITH TOYOTA MINIVAN, I WOULD LIKE THEM TO KNOW IT IS A SERIOUS POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I TOOK MY VAN TO BE CHECKED OUT AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS NORMAL AS IS. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 SIENNA AND HAVE A FEW COMPLAINTS. AS I HAVE LEARNED FROM READING SOME OTHER COMPLAINTS I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION WITH THE CAR FROM DAY 1 (JANUARY 2006 WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED). I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE TOYOTA DEALER NOTHING IS WRONG. RECENTLY, ON A VERY COLD DAY I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE- ALMOST LIKE NOT HAVING POWERING STEERING. THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON WHY I AM FILING THIS IS BECAUSE I TOO HAVE STARTED TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. IT STARTED TO MALFUNCTION IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR (2010)- ONE MONTH AGO. FIRST THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. IT WOULD POP TO RELEASE BUT NOT REALLY OPEN . YOU COULD NOT MOVE THE DOOR TO FULLY OPEN IT OR THEN CLOSE IT. AFTER A WHILE YOU COULD THEN MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BUT WOULD SPORADICALLY WORK. TOYOTA REPLACED THE MOTOR- WE HAVE PLATINUM WARRANTY. THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER IT STARTED TO MALFUNCTION AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY ADJUSTED THE DOOR. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO MALFUNCTION AGAIN AND IS WORSE THAN BEFORE-INOPERABLE MOST OF THE TIME. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE WHOLE DOOR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND THE BODY SHOP HAS TO ADJUST THE DOOR I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND TOYOTA DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE AN ANSWER. DOOR IS STILL NOT FIXED- I HAVE TO BRING IT BACK, BUT ANOTHER PERSON I THINK IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH THE HINGE FAILING AND THAT IS PROBABLY WHY THE DOOR IS NOT ALIGNED. ASIDE FROM THE INCONVENIENCE A DOOR FAILURE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP! *TR
Feb 23, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
COUPLE THINGS HAPPENED- RIGHT AFTER WE BOTH SIENNA, ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON. IT WAS LATE SUNDAY NIGHT, SO THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED. WE WENT THERE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM, CAUSE THE LIGHT WENT OFF. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER, THE LIGHT WENT BACK ON SO I LEFT MY CAR THEREAND TOLD THEM I'M NOT GOING TO DRIVE UNTIL THEY FIND A PROBLEM. I HAVE 2 SMALL KIDS AND THEIR SAFETY IS FIRST. THEY FIX IT AND SAID THAT SOME SENSOR UNFORTUNATELY WAS DAMAGED DURING THE DELIVERY AND THEY REPLACE IT. THEN I GOT PROBLEM WITH MY POWER SIDE DOOR- WILL STILL BE CLOSING EVEN IF YOU TRY TO STOP IT. SOLUTION FROM THE DEALER- LUBRICATE AND THAT'S IT- IT STILL HAPPEN FROM TIME TO TIME. NEXT- FRONT PASSENGER AND SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS- LOCK DURING THE TRIP. DEALER SOLUTION- THEY DON'T SEE THE PROBLEM. NOW ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO MY ACCELERATOR GOT SUCK WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS. I DID NOT MADE A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT, BECAUSE I WAS SURE IT SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN, BUT NW AFTER HEARING WHAT GOING ON WITH OTHER TOYOTA MODELS, I'M JUST NOT SURE. THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT GOT STUCK TO THE CARPET FOR SURE- I WOULD SEE IT, IT WAS LIKE IT GOT STUCK AT 70MPH... I LOVE MY SIENNA AND HUSBAND DRIVES COROLLA TOO AND WE BOTH LOVE TOYOTAS. I JUST THINK NOW IT'S NOT ABOUT LOVE FOR THE ENGINE, IT'S ABOUT SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN. IF NECESSARY I HAVE DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE BRAKE SENSOR REPLACEMENT, SEAT BELTS COMPLAINS, ETC. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE GAS PEDAL AND SAID TO ME THAT MY MODEL ITS NOT IN THE RECALL AND IT COULD BE SOMETHING ELSE, BUT DID NOT OFFER TO CHECK WHAT COULD IT BE... *TR
Feb 22, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
FAULTY BRAKE MECHANISM. TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED 2WD WITH DISC BRAKES FRONT AND BACK. WHEN STOPPED BRAKES MUST BE CONTINUALLY DEPRESSED FURTHER AS TIME GOES ON TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. ALSO LOSES BRAKING POWER ON DOWNHILL. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 - REPEATED FAILURE OF FUSE CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN ENTERING THE CAR AT NIGHT AS YOU CANNOT SEE THE IGNITION NOR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE CAR. FUSE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER AND AFTER EACH REPLACEMENT, LIGHTS WORK TEMPORARILY & THEN THE FUSE BLOWS. ONLINE SEARCH ON GOOGLE SHOWS MANY OTHER SIENNA OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM SO THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATE CASE. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AND A DOREL SAFETY 1ST ALPHA OMEGA ALL-IN-ONE CHILD SEAT, MODEL 22-152-BVL (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INSERT HER SAFETY SEAT INTO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, THE SEAT WOULD NOT ATTACH PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER ANCHORS HAD A BENT HOOK, WHICH PREVENTED PROPER ATTACHMENT. THE CHILD IS 27 MONTHS AND WEIGHS 31.8 LBS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE COMPONENT WAS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM AND SUBJECT TO SPONTANEOUS FAILURE. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE SEAT. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 03-09-09 *BF UPDATED 03/13/09. *JB
Jan 16, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
RE: SAFETY PROBLEM WITH 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, OUR SIENNA IS NOT SAFE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING WHEN WE TRIED TO DRIVE AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE IT PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM MERGING INTO OR ESCAPING FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. IT HAPPENED IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE CONDITIONS. I AM A VERY CAREFUL DRIVER; I SPEND A LOT OF TIME DRIVING MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN. I NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPINNING TIRES ON ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. WE CONTACTED OUR DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA COMPANY. THEIR FIRST RESPONSE WAS THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. AFTER OUR INTERVENTION THE DEALERSHIP AGREED TO DRIVE TEST OUR CAR. THE TEST WAS PERFORMED BY ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES (NOT CLEAR IF HE HAD ANY CAR SAFETY INSPECTION TRAINING). HE TOOK OUR CAR FOR A SHORT DRIVE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ALONE, IN THE PERFECT WEATHER, REPORTING BACK THAT HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEM. THE TEST DRIVE WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR USUALLY WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN THE CAR, DURING THE RAIN ETC; IN OTHER WORDS, IN AVERAGE DRIVING CONDITIONS. SINCE THE TEST WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, MANY TIMES. I BELIEVE WE ARE NOT THE ONLY OWNERS OF SIENNA, WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I OBSERVED IT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE STREET, WITH OTHER SIENNAS. ALSO, MY INFORMAL POLL AMONG OUR FRIENDS GAVE THE SAME RESULTS. *TR
Jan 05, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
PREMATURE WEARING OF BOTH FRONT BRAKES AND TIRES (BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY 15,000 MILES). *TR
Aug 28, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I OWN A TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 MODEL. WHEN IN TRAFFIC THE CAR SOMETIMES HESITATES WHEN THE ACCELATOR IS PRESSED AND AT OTHER TIMES IT SURGES FORWARD DANGEROUSLY. THEREFORE CONTROLLING THE CAR IS UNPREDICTIBLE. THE EXACT RESPONSE IS ALSO NOTICABLE AT A TRAFFICE LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN. THE FAILURE HAPPENS OFTEN. *TR
Jun 11, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND FAILS TO RESHIFT INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL WAS THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. UPDATED 03/06/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD POWER ASSIST BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, A MORE POWERFUL BRAKING WOULD BE APPLIED. AT THAT POINT, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FEEL VIBRATIONS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Dec 10, 2007
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
IN JULY 2006, ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING OUR NEW 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA, THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT CAME ON. BEFORE WE COULD TAKE IT FOR SERVICE SOMEONE BROKE INTO OUR MINI VAN AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR A MONTH BEING REPAIRED. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ABOUT A MONTH LATER, BUT THE DEALER, BALISE TOYOTA IN WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA, RESET IT DURING AN OIL CHANGE. IN MID OCTOBER, MY WIFE WAS BROADSIDED IN HER DOOR BY A HONDA CIVIC. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS, INCLUDING THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE MINI VAN WAS IN THE SHOP FOR ANOTHER MONTH, AND THE DEALER AGAIN RESET THE LIGHT, WHICH HAD COME ON, APPARENTLY DURING THE CRASH. SINCE OCTOBER THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED FIVE OR SIX TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER TOLD US IN JANUARY THAT TOYOTA IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DESIGNED THE AIRBAGS TO PERMANENTLY TURN OFF IF A HEAVY PERSON RODE IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO TURN THE AIRBAGS BACK ON AGAIN, AND CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THIS BECAUSE IT WAS INTENTIONAL. OTHER DEALERS WANT TO CHARGE US FOR THIS, EVEN THOUGH IT SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. LAST WEEK, A PERSON AT MOORE OF TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPANY'S OFFICIAL POSITION WAS THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT BROKEN, BUT RATHER THAT MY WIFE AND I DID NOT DESERVE THE PROTECTION BECAUSE OF OUR WEIGHT. THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY MIGHT BE WILLING TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK, BUT I DIDN'T WANT THEM TO BUY IT BACK. I JUST WANT THE MINI VAN TO WORK THE WAY IT SUPPOSED TO WITHOUT HAVING TO RESET THE COMPUTER EVERY WEEK. BESIDES, IF THEY WERE TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS BEING A FEDERAL LAW, THERE WERE NO CARS IN AMERICA THAT WERE SAFE FOR US TO DRIVE. I COULD NOT EVEN GET MY BRAND NEW MINI VAN INSPECTED THIS YEAR BECAUSE AN AIRBAG LIGHT WAS GROUNDED FOR DISQUALIFICATION. TOYOTA KNOWINGLY SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, ONE THAT WAS DESIGNED TO BE UNSAFE FOR 30% OF PEOPLE OH, AND NOW THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY THE REARVIEW MIRROR.*AK
Apr 09, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKES: SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN MARCH OF 2006 NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD YET, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA IN EVERY 7-8 THOUSAND MILES BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAVE WORN DOWN. THE FIRST TIME IT WENT IN AT 9900 MILES AND THEY REPLACED MY BRAKES AND PUT NEW ROTORS ON. THE SECOND TIME THEY PUT NEW BRAKES ON AND MACHINED MY ROTORS THIS WAS DONE AT 18,100 MILES AND NOW ITS AT 27,100 MILES AND MY BRAKES ARE SHOT AGAIN AND THE DEALER KNOWING THAT THIS IS MY THIRD TIME IN FOR SAME PROBLEM TOLD ME NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THAT ITS MY FAULT AND THE WAY I DRIVE THE VAN, AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY THIS TIME FOR THE REPAIRS. THEY MADE THEIR DIAGNOSIS ONLY BY TAKING OFF THE TIRES, THEY NEVER TOOK OFF THE FRONT BRAKES TO INSPECT THEM AND YET THEY HAD NERVE TO NOTATE THAT ALL PADS WERE WEARING EVENLY, . SO I DROVE HOME AND A LICENSED TECH CHANGED MY BRAKES FOR LESSER PRICE AND THIS TECH NOTED THAT ALL PADS ON FRONT WORE UNEVENLY AND THAT MY ROTORS WERE FINE WHERE AS THE DEALER WANTED ME TO BUY NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY WERE RUINED. THE TECH THAT FIXED MY CAR KEPT THE SAME ROTORS AND JUST PUT NEW BRAKES ON FOR HALF THE COST THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY. YET THIS DEALER IN HEMET CALIFORNIA AT GOSCH AUTO GROUP WOULD NOT REPLACE MY BRAKES THE ONES THEY PUT ON LAST TIME 7 THOUSAND MILES BEFORE THIS TIME UNLESS I PAID FOR THEM. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM WHICH IS CAUSING THEM TO GO OUT EVERY 7-8 THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ME AND MY 4 KIDS COULD GET SERIOUSLY INJURED SHOULD THIS BRAKE PROBLEM CONTINUE MAYBE I MIGHT NOT BE SO LUCKY AND MY BRAKES WILL FAIL. THESE BRAKES SUCK AND SO DOES THIS CAR AS MY HUSBAND SAID I SHOULD HAVE GONE WITH A CHEVY. *JB
Jan 30, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED TOWARDS THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED BY A MOBILITY INDUSTRY IN 01/06 TO ACCOMMODATE DISABLED PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE'S INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED WITH A SOLID AXLE WHICH RAISED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE 2 INCHES CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE AIMED 50FT AHEAD. THE MOBILITY INDUSTRY WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE DEFECT ON THE 07/13/06 AND DETERMINED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.
Jul 18, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
BRAKES SQUEALED WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING NEW SIENNA 8-SEAT MINI-VAN. IT WAS RETURNED TO BE FIXED TO DEALER WHO "GLAZED" THE BRAKES. WITHIN DAYS THEY WERE SQUEALING AGIN. IT WAS AGAIN RETURNED TO DEALER WHO REPLACED REAR DRUMS AND SHOES. WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE BRAKES WERE SQUEALING AGAIN. IT WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER WHO AGAIN REPLACED REAR DRUMS AND SHOE BUT WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE BRAKES WERE AGAIN SQUEALING. IT HAS LESS THAN 4000 MILES AND HAS HAD LESS THAN A WEEK WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN SQUEALING. ADDITIONALLY, IT TAKES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CLOSE BACK HATCH.
Jun 05, 2006
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