Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Toyota Sienna

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 1998 Toyota Sienna. The number one most common problem is related to the door (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door hinge (five problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota Sienna


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 Toyota Sienna

The Door problem

The push-button on the inside of the sliding side-doors fails to release. In the case the door is unlocked, this prevents to door from closing. If the door is locked, the button does not release, keeping the door from being unlocked and thus the door cannot be opened.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

1998 Toyota Sienna sliding door on left and right get stuck and will not open. In case of accident or fire my grandchildren would not be able to get out. Rear door handle broke off in my hand which would create the same hazard of not being able to exit.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Door handles on all doors have broken off. In case of accident, there would be no way to enter the vehicle from the outside. Rear sliding doors also stick and again do not allow entry or exit from the vehicle without use of a lot of strength which is dangerous for children in back of van.   Read details...


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