Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2002 Toyota Sienna

One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 2002 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sienna.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2001

Consumer purchased vehicle on August 4,2001, and on Aug 6 vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph when power steering failed, and could not turn steering wheel. Consumer then noticed smoke. ,was able to pull to side and get children out of vehicle. Flames were coming from underneath vehicle. Engine totally melted, and possibly was a total loss. Toyota mechanic and fire department feel it might have been a electrical fire. Please provide further information.


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