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Electrical System complaints
85 reportsClear category filter38,800 miles · Jan 11, 2012
Air BagsElectrical System
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SEAT SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS CORRODED CREATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AND AIR BAG (WHICH HAS BEEN APPARENTLY DAMAGED DUE TO TH…
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THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SEAT SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS CORRODED CREATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AND AIR BAG (WHICH HAS BEEN APPARENTLY DAMAGED DUE TO THE CORRODED HARNESS) TO A TOTAL OF $3,000. WIRING HARNESSES DO NOT CORRODE IN 5 YEARS UNLESS THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE AT INSTALLATION. SINCE THE SRS SYSTEM IS A MAJOR PART OF THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY SYSTEMS AND THE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE AS A WHOLE, REPAIR IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO INSURE OCCUPANT SAFETY. SEARCHING THE INTERNET THERE ARE LITERALLY 100S OF INSTANCES OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2006 AND 2007 MODEL YEARS. THE FACT THAT THIS ISSUE IS A FAULT IN THE VEHICLES SAFETY SYSTEM AND THE HIGH INCIDENT OF THIS FAILURE OCCURRING I BELIEVE JUSTIFIES A RECALL FOR REPAIR OF THE SYSTEM BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10443430
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
I BOUGHT A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD FOR MY SPECIAL NEEDS DAUGHTER .THE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED A CABLE AND WOULDN'T OPEN.,SO I HAD TO CRAWL IN FROM OTHER SIDE TO GET HER OUT,THAT WAS NOT A EASY TASK B/C SHE IS IMMOBILE AND COULD NOT HELP ME WITH GETTING HER OUT OF SPECIAL CARSEAT AND BRACE..I THINK THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S JOB TO R…
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I BOUGHT A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD FOR MY SPECIAL NEEDS DAUGHTER .THE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED A CABLE AND WOULDN'T OPEN.,SO I HAD TO CRAWL IN FROM OTHER SIDE TO GET HER OUT,THAT WAS NOT A EASY TASK B/C SHE IS IMMOBILE AND COULD NOT HELP ME WITH GETTING HER OUT OF SPECIAL CARSEAT AND BRACE..I THINK THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S JOB TO REPLACE OR AT LEAST HELP WITH REPLACING,IF NOT I WILL NEVER PURCHASE OR RECOMMEND THIS VAN TO ANYONE..I HAD HER SPECIAL SEAT ON THAT SIDE JUST FOR THAT REASON AND I WILL FILE A CLAIM WITH THIS.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10439665
76,585 miles · Dec 12, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE PASSENGER POWERED SLIDING DOOR SEIZED FOR A MOMENT, OPENED, THEN CLOSED THEN OPENED, THEN CLOSED 3/4 OF THE WAY. IT WAS THEN STUCK IN THAT POSITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10439352
62,400 miles · Nov 1, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING, PASSENGER SIDE. I WENT OUT TO LOAD THE KIDS IN THE VAN, AND THE POWER DOOR OPENED ABOUT HALF WAY, THEN SHUT BY ITSELF. I THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN, BUT IT WOULD ONLY OPEN A TINY BIT AND WOULD NOT SHUT. I DID NOT USE THE DOOR ANY FURTHER UNTIL I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOO…
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POWER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING, PASSENGER SIDE. I WENT OUT TO LOAD THE KIDS IN THE VAN, AND THE POWER DOOR OPENED ABOUT HALF WAY, THEN SHUT BY ITSELF. I THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN, BUT IT WOULD ONLY OPEN A TINY BIT AND WOULD NOT SHUT. I DID NOT USE THE DOOR ANY FURTHER UNTIL I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE FINAL VERDICT, 1400 DOLLARS TO FIX THE DOOR. I BOUGHT THE VAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING, AND IT ONLY HAD 61,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HELP OUT IN ANY WAY, EXCEPT THAT THEY DID CUT THE CABLE AND NOW WE CAN USE IT AS A MANUAL DOOR. 5 YEAR OLD VAN WITH 61,000 MILES, AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILED. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH, AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT NO ONE AT TOYOTA WANTS TO ADDRESS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10433894
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
AUTO SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY- LOOKS CLOSED THEN WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE DOOR BEEPS AND OPENS. TAKES MULTIPLE TIMES OF PUSHING DOOR BUTTON TO GET IT TO SHUT TIGHT. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO GET OUT AND TRY AND PUSH IT TO LOCK. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND NOW I DON'T USE IT BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WON'T CLOSE A…
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AUTO SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY- LOOKS CLOSED THEN WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE DOOR BEEPS AND OPENS. TAKES MULTIPLE TIMES OF PUSHING DOOR BUTTON TO GET IT TO SHUT TIGHT. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO GET OUT AND TRY AND PUSH IT TO LOCK. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND NOW I DON'T USE IT BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WON'T CLOSE AND A PASSENGER WOULD BE IN DANGER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10433627
40,000 miles · Oct 25, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE OR OPEN THE DOOR, NOTHING HAPPENS. IT WILL OPEN AND CLOSE WHEN THE HANDLE IS LIFTED AND THE DOOR IS GUIDED A LITTLE ON THE TRACK. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SIENNAS. THIS DI…
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THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF MY TOYOTA SIENNA DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED TO CLOSE OR OPEN THE DOOR, NOTHING HAPPENS. IT WILL OPEN AND CLOSE WHEN THE HANDLE IS LIFTED AND THE DOOR IS GUIDED A LITTLE ON THE TRACK. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SIENNAS. THIS DISAPPOINTS ME AS IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! I THINK A RECALL IS IN ORDER. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10432711
55,520 miles · Oct 20, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE POWER DOOR FAILS AND WILL NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. IT SEEMS TO GET LODGED AND SUBSEQUENTLY STUCK OPEN. THE POWER MOTOR TRIES TO MOVE IT BUT FAILS AND STAYS OPEN. YOU HAVE TO LIFT AND ASSIST TO GET THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE TO ENGAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10432289
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (AUTOMATIC) DOES NOT CLOSE. IT WILL ATTEMPT TO CLOSE ITSELF BUT WILL STOP JUST BEFORE CLOSING. THE DOOR WILL PAUSE FOR 1-2 SECONDS AND THEN RE-OPEN AND STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HAVE THE SAME EFFECT. DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10429151
48,000 miles · Oct 5, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 AUTOMATED SLIDING SIDE DOOR BEGAN TO STICK AND CLOSE MORE SLOWLY ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT BECAME PERMANENTLY STUCK. ONCE IT BECAME STUCK, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, REQUIRING ME TO DRIVE WITH A HALF-OPEN DOOR TO THE DEALERSHIP OR HAVE THE CAR TOWED. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME I …
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THE TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 AUTOMATED SLIDING SIDE DOOR BEGAN TO STICK AND CLOSE MORE SLOWLY ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT BECAME PERMANENTLY STUCK. ONCE IT BECAME STUCK, THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, REQUIRING ME TO DRIVE WITH A HALF-OPEN DOOR TO THE DEALERSHIP OR HAVE THE CAR TOWED. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME I COULD PAY $1600 TO REPLACE THE DOOR MOTOR AND FIX THE CABLE. TOYOTA DID NOT INFORM ME THAT WE COULD CUT THE CABLE AS A WAY TO MAKE THE DOOR AT LEAST FUNCTION. I REQUESTED THEY CUT THE CABLE, PERMANENTLY CONVERTING THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR TO A MANUALLY OPERATED SLIDING DOOR. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS DOOR MALFUNCTION, WHICH PLACES CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK AREA OF THE SIENNA AT RISK WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY FAILS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428870
73,000 miles · Oct 3, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT OPEN (ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY), AND THERE IS A BROKEN STEEL CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE BACK OF THAT DOOR TOWARD THE BACK OF THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW. THE DEALER CAN'T EVEN OPEN IT. THIS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR US, AND WE MAY BE FORCED TO PAY >$3,000 JUST TO BE ABLE TO OPEN …
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THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT OPEN (ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY), AND THERE IS A BROKEN STEEL CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE BACK OF THAT DOOR TOWARD THE BACK OF THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW. THE DEALER CAN'T EVEN OPEN IT. THIS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR US, AND WE MAY BE FORCED TO PAY >$3,000 JUST TO BE ABLE TO OPEN OUR DOOR. SUPPOSE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND THE CAR WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE...WE'D HAVE A VERY TOUGH TIME GETTING THE KIDS OUT. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428274
Official recalls
11Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jun 17, 2010
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jun 25, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 3, 2008
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08024 · Steering Intermediate Shaft Binding
Opened Oct 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 16, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
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Steering:column
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
EA06020 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Dec 1, 2006 · Closed Jun 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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