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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDZK23C98S135649 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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5TDZK23C98S•••••• 2008 Toyota SIENNA

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota SIENNA build (21 vs 7).

21on this build
376on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Structure 7 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3 Equipment 2 Power Train 2

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Vehicle Speed Control crash Sep 2012
The contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 6 mph, the contact experienced erroneous acceleration due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals. The contact crashed into a curb before the vehicle was brought to…
Engine And Engine Cooling fire Jun 2010
Early am on 6/1/10 I was driving to my cabin in the country and heard a soft popping sound, stopped my car and smoke began flowing out all opening around the hood, when I looked under the car I saw fire falling to the road. I went to the passenger side and opened the door only…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Dec 2019
Car engenders self braking and cutting power off
Unknown Or Other Nov 2019
While driving on the highway on a slight curve on dry pavement the slip indicator light would come on and the alarm sound eventually causing the brakes to engage and the car to jerk on its own without warning. This happens so often that it's dangerous to drive the van with my…
Seat Belts Mar 2018
The driver's seatbelt has started releasing itself during motion; this happens every time I drive. In addition, when stationary and about to drive, when I try to latch the seatbelt it has become almost impossible to get the seatbelt to latch. In addition, it is almost impossible…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDZK23C98S135649 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.