Toyota Sienna Complaints

9,048 consumer complaints on file.

#11475590July 24, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was at a stop light when I slowly started to lift my foot from the brake pedal. The engine started revving up and accelerate. I pressed the brake pedal normal , then harder when it would not stop revving. I looked down to see if I was hitting the gas pedal by accident. I was not, about after 5 seconds it stop revving. I went about a foot and nobody was in front of me. I going to have it checked out by my dealer. This happened before and I thought it was driver error .When I thought I was hitting the gas pedal and brake pedal. I searched for incidents like mine, but could not find something exactly just similar. I did not look at the dashboard so i do not know if there was a message . So I'm reporting this incident to get answers and alert others of this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474649July 19, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car stalled, sputtered and died. At first, I thought I was out of gas. After several tries, the car started and went 3 miles to gas station. After getting gas, the car wouldn’t start several times and that same day the check engine light came on. We took it to Autozone to check the code and they said it was showing fuel pump failure. Today I’m taking it in to the dealer for service. It has started and run twice since the initial episode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474252July 16, 2022
SUSPENSION
The rear electro magnetic coupler had to be replaced at 120000 miles. Online multiple complaints are listed for the same issue and Toyota has a recall issues for the same component for the RAV4. So why not for the Toyota Sienna xle ltd awd Thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472658July 7, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The 2004 Toyota Sienna van VSC Trac warning light and alarm come on when making turns on highway ramp under normal speed at around 35 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472348July 5, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The power sliding door on the driver’s side of the vehicle is malfunctioning. When the door is opened with the electric opening function, it detects resistance and starts to close. While closing, the door closes with great force and no longer attempts to detect closing resistance. Me, my wife, and my infant daughter have been crushed/trapped by the door. My daughter had her arm trapped in the door. My wife had her back crushed. The Toyota dealer in Tucson, AZ (Precision Toyota) said the electrical cables inside the door are binding, causing the resistance when opening. We have not modified or otherwise touched the electrical door opening cables during our three years of ownership and therefore believe this is an engineering design flaw, or manufacturing defect. My concern is that there may be several other doors with this defect which could eventually lead to great harm on a young child, in the form of a crushing injury.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11471964July 1, 2022
STEERING
The traction control light is coming on during low speed turns on dry pavement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471812June 30, 2022
POWER TRAIN
June 17, 2022, driving on San Diego freeway north near Sherman oaks California, the Transmission suddenly loses power, however the engine still running feels like the gearbox out of any actions, luckily it’s downhill, managed sliding to the shoulder stopped, The warning light says” turn off traction control”, and “ check engine “ It was rush hour, it was dangerous, after parked few minutes turn off and turn on the engine shift to drive gear the transmission only shifting to lower gears ( 1 or 2) moving slowly, So I managed get of next exit, and stop for few minutes, the I try starting again and driving low gear home, Next morning I turn on the engine the check engine light still on but transmission acted normal, I drove to the Northridge Toyota dealer, which is 2 miles away from my house, Took them 3 day, to return to me, they said it was a coil issue and luckily they didn’t charge me,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468977June 13, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The failing component is the VSC/ABS system. It puts the occupants of the van and other motorists at risk of either causing a collision or causing the driver of vehicle in question to be unable to control the vehicle . The failure appears when going in a curve in the road at low speed causing the abs to engage lock the brakes and steering wheel rapidly decelerating the car and causing the car to jerk to one side or the other and go into a skid where the driver is unable to control the wheel due to steering wheel locking up when it happens the VSC and TRAC lights come on and there is a loud and rapid beeping that can be heard inside the vehicle. The issue usually appear when going between 25-40mph in banking curves
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468517June 9, 2022
ENGINE
Was driving my sienna down he highway, as I was passing someone I lightly accelerated and I heard a loud bang sound. Seconds later I see smoke coming out of the hood so I pull over, about 30 seconds before I pulled over the engine bursted into flames. When the vehicle came to a stop it would not unlock and me and my 2 kids were stuck in a burning vehicle, we barley made it out and my arm got burnt from it, this is the 4th time I’ve had a problem with the engine and 6th time the transmission has had problems. I’ve heard this happen on many other siennas yet it’s not recalled…
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11467947June 7, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the side rail roof rack detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the oil warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The contact's personal property was damaged during the failure. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Mark Toyota of Plover (1765 Park Ave, Plover, WI 54467) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468008June 7, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The engine stalled, power steering frozen then engine shut off while driving in an intersection. Replaced new battery, dove home upon arrival the engine stalled again, power steering frozen and engine shut off again. I don’t know what’s going on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465982May 24, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact's father owned a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while his father was driving to the hospital at 30-40 MPH for a medical emergency, he lost consciousness. The vehicle crashed into a steel fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's father was transported to the hospital by emergency units where it was diagnosed that he had sustained a broken neck, which made it impossible for the medical personnel to treat him. The contact's father deceased while in the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
1
#11465777May 23, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The fuel door hinge has separated from the fuel door. The fuel door now opens partially and can impede the proper function of the power sliding door as it opens or attempt to close.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465782May 23, 2022
ENGINE
The Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine have a verry comoon complaint of Blown Head Gasket under 100K miles. i own a 2014 sinenna and currently experiencing same issue at 89K miles. i looked online and found that so many people had the same issue and there was no action from the side of the company, they just waited for the 60K miles/5 year to be over so that they can deny the claim. the funny thing is that my vehicles's previous owner purchased an extended warranty which is still valid till September 2022 and the Company doesn't want to honor it. with this issue in mind i cannot take my vehicle for a long with my family, it puts life of my family at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465804May 23, 2022
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
The contact owns a Baby Trend car seat, Model Number: CS661232H-SB-00137, Manufactured Date: 07/05/2021, installed in a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the buckle handle on the left was hard to operate. The contact also stated that the harness connection was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to send the car seat back; however, the contact stated she needed a temporary replacement car seat. The car seat was not repaired nor replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465602May 22, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving my 2017 Sienna on 5/10/2022 and was approaching a roundabout. As I was going thru the roundabout, my van stalled. I coasted into a gas station. After a few minutes I notice smoke coming from under my hood. I popped the hood and noticed the smoke was coming from the air intake. We called AAA and they towed it to the dealership we bought it new from and had all services done at. The next day we authorized them to do a diognostic on it where they found a burnt airfilter and melted housing. Heiser Toyota in Milwaukee WI has not repaired the van yet and we wanted to talk to Toyota customer service and your office to see what we should do. We called insurance and a claim has been started - not sure if they have inspected the van yet. It is available for you to inspect. All warning lights were on when it stalled. There was no power loss or any warning before it stalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465471May 20, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled temporarily. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and was able to continue driving. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred a year later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The consumer stated the pump was replaced but the problem still occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464622May 14, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464206May 11, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle has a whining grinding noise, after having it serviced at Toyota Dealership, the finding has been a known issue for a few years: Rear Differential Viscous Coupling gone bad. If this is the same set up as the Toyota Rav and they issued a recall on it, What is the issue with not calling it for the Sienna's, especially when its a very known problem? Its a complete RIPOFF to the public, and something truly must be done. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463875May 9, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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