Door problems of the 2005 Toyota Sienna - part 2

I have 2005 Toyota Sienna which its driver side door started making a popping noise from sept-7-2010. I searched the forums about this issue and found this door welding came off and the door may fall off any time. I talked to Toyota and they said I am out of warranty by few days. My Sienna has 31k mileage. I found from forums the only solution is to change the entire door. I talked to Toyota again they agreed to weld it for 50% of cost. Rest of the 50% I need to pay. I did not receive any recall notice regarding this door latching/popping issue from Toyota.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the power sliding door does not open. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred her to the dealer . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.

2005 Toyota Sienna right power sliding door inoperative after battery changed.

The contact owns 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver side door makes a loud noise when it was opened. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance only an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.

The cable on the driver-side sliding door of my 2005 Toyota Sienna minivan snapped making the door hazardous to operate.

2005 Toyota Sienna power doors are failing. Today I could not get my kids out as both doors failed to open. The drivers side door opens about 4-6 inches and it make a loud noise and closes again. The passenger door has failed about a year after we bought the vehicle and the dealer replaced the electric motor. Also seat belts get stuck and you are not able to retract them, dealer said it was normal for seatbelt to get stuck when it folds in incorrectly. Very unsafe situations as we have our kids in the vehicle most of the time.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. While the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the front driver side door, and there was a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the door stop had broken. The door would need to be replaced to correct the problem. The technician advised when accessing the door potentially it would open fully wide without resistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

1 - no events (accidents or the like) leading to failure. 2 - failure is power sliding door (passenger side) - 2 parts - one is power sliding door does not open when buttons are pressed (though it attempts to, but fails to open), second part is that the door does not open manually either (whether using interior or exterior handles for exiting vehicle) 3 - have attempted to reset system as online TSB and blogs state to do for all Sienna sliding door errors (no end to the number of complaints in chat rooms or blogs); now have service appointment safety concern - since door will not open at all, and children ride in the rear of vehicle, in the event of accident, children cannot be extracted thru door without breaking windows unless they can make it to another working door.

2005 Toyota Sienna Toyota knew about these issues and they don't put out a recall or fix the problem. The motor to pull the sliding door on the passenger side broke on my van and the actuator to release the lock also went out at the same time. I search on the internet and they have more than 100 pages from other consumer about this problem. This prevent the door from closing, or if the door is close then it remain lock at all time and we can't even open the door. In case of accident we can't open the door how are we going to get out. I have three children in the car and these are very important safety issues. I had to pay almost $2000 to repair these issues. Please help me and other owner to make Toyota pay for these repair. They should learn their lesson, because they have too many issues with their vehicle. My family is a loyal Toyota customer. Please help us to get reimbursement for this repair, and help our family and other family in the us and the world about this issue.

Power sliding door on Sienna 2005 not working. Seems like cable snap. Van has 50,000 miles.

1. No irregular usage. Just stopped working. 2. Power sliding doors fail to open/close properly. 3. No action taken as of 6/12/2010.

2005 Toyota Sienna power sliding door problem - in the span of less than a year both cables snapped. 2nd owner, first owner traveling businessman, so mileage is high (108k) but sliding doors were seldom used until may 2009. Doors are now quite dangerous as they sometimes don't lock open. 11 year old often can't open the door manually himself because handles are fussy. 4 year old could easily be pinned between door and frame. Great concept but poor design makes an expensive feature dangerous and worthless.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear electronic sliding doors were inoperable and would not open electronically nor manually. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated she had scheduled an appointment for repair. The approximate failure mileage 93,000.

2005 Toyota Sienna sliding door failure - won't open or close.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the metal on the top of the driver side door was broken and the hinge was not properly attached to the frame of the vehicle. The window would open and close; however, the door was difficult to open and close. The contact called an authorized dealer who stated that they would pay 60 percent of the repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 106,000.

Power sliding door on 2005 Toyota Sienna .

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver side door was loose and it would swing out. Because of the door, the window would not function properly. The vehicle was inspected at a repair shop and the contact was informed that the welds in a panel were the cause of the failure as there was nothing to catch the door. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 82,000. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Driver's side automatic door sticks and will not close automatically. We have to manually help it along the way. I was told by the dealership that they wouldn't repair it because they said because it was a hinge problem, which is not covered in the warranty. The door only opens and closes now when I manually help it along the way.

Sliding door cable on the driver's side was torn and tangled. It was impossible to open the door.

I own a Toyota 2005 Sienna, the sliding door got jammed and does not slide open, tried both manual and auto none of them work, need some great attention as this is a safety hazard, as it could suddenly start working and the passenger could fall out.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that both rear doors stopped functioning and could not be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. In order to operate the doors, the contact had to sever the cables that powered the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed he would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,609.

Driver side, rear passenger door will only open a 6-8 inches. It is not a power door. Seems to be linked to the cable mechanism that disables door if gas cap door is left open. Have made sure gas tank door is shut properly, child proof door safety is not interfering and window is all the way up as well as various other suggestions with no results. Door is still only opening 6-8 inches. Seeing as how the other passenger door is a power door, I am worried that if egress from the vehicle is necessary from this door which will not open, my passenger(s) or children could be injured or killed if they cannot escape. This is a major safety issue. When a means of escape on a vehicle is blocked, it is a major safety issue. Numerous people on different websites and blogs I have been on have complained about these malfunctioning doors to Toyota and the NHTSA and all, sadly, say that they are being ignored or have received no helpful information. In lieu of Toyotas recent problems and recalls, it would seem someone, somewhere (hello NHTSA?) would address this and get a recall done in quick fashion. Or does someone have to die first? I have kept a copy of this form and other forms and forums in case something happens to someone concerning this problem or the ignorance of this problems by Toyota, NHTSA and others liable persist. My 6 year old daughter was injured trying to squeeze through the narrow opening. Minor scratches and bruises thankfully. Thank you for your time and patience. Please help us with this problem!!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear door would only open partially. The failure progressed to the point where it would not stay open or it would just close forcefully. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a technical service bulletin (08001) but because it did not apply to her VIN; therefore, she would be responsible for the repair cost. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000.

I am reporting what I believe is an electrical problem with my 2005 Toyota Sienna xle sliding passenger door. The first two years I had the vehicle there were no problems but starting two years ago, when it snows, sleet freezing rain the sliding doors stick or freezes shut. There are also times when the door latch will not engage the hook popping out after the door is believed to be closed. The problem begins in the mechanism that grabs the metal loop connected to the doorframe. The door allows moisture in and the metal clamp swells up and binds the latch. No amount of lubrication helps. This gave me a false reading that all the doors were latched. In addition, the doors that seem to be secure, then the ?door not properly secure light?, come on while I am driving and have my children kids in back. I have reported this problem to my local Toyota dealer numerous times, as well as reported the problem to Toyota?s corporate office. I took it to my Toyota dealer and was told, "it?s just a design flaw in the vehicle". The cost to repair the door cable is extremely expensive and not a guarantee that the safety problem will be fixed. I was told to wipe the doors down with a towel after it snowed or I was at the car wash and then spray everything with wd40 or silicone. I have tried both and neither work. I am extremely concerned because I have three young children (ages 5 and 16 months). After securing them in their car seats, closing the door, getting in to back out then the door pops out. I am manually pulling the door to ensure it closes, but still having it pop open while the car is in motion. To insure the safety of my children, I have resigned myself to not using the doors a good portion of the winter, which is ridiculous.

I have had trouble with my passenger side power sliding door for the last 12-18months. First the door was stuck and wouldn't open. A trip to Toyota resulted in having the mechanisms replaced. Fortunately I was under warranty at the time. Now the door opens and partially shuts but will not latch for a complete close. A trip to Toyota says that the latching mechanism has gone bad and will cost $875 to fix. The other issue is that the doors freeze shut in the winter. Anytime we have snow or rain and then the temperature drops, the doors are frozen shut. I have complained about this to Toyota on multiple occasions and I was told they could lubricate the doors. Yeah, well, that doesn't work either. They have been warned that if my kids are in the car and I cannot get them out in case of an emergency because the doors are frozen, that I will sue Toyota.

During cold weather, my 2005 Toyota Sienna, one or both rear sliding doors (manually operated) will fail to open more than a fraction of an inch. Furthermore, having pulled on the door to attempt to open it, it is then difficult to close all the way. Therefore, I have often been riding along at highway speeds (sometimes at night) with the interior lights flickering on-and-off because the van's sensors sense that a door is open. This safety concern is in addition to my concern that a child could fall out of the one of the rear doors if it suddenly opens all the way, although realistically this latter event is unlikely due to built-in safety mechanisms. This problem is widely reported by other Toyota owners, e. G. . Read more...

The sliding doors on my 2005 Toyota Sienna freeze shut every winter. The only way to get in the car is to either wait for them to thaw or climb through the driver's door and kick them open. This freezing does not allow me to get inside the car with two small children. Toyota should start a campaign or at the bare minimum post a fix for this obvious manufacturing defect.

Sliding doors unable to be opened in freezing weather. Had to put vehicle into warm garage to get doors opened.

The sliding doors on our Toyota Sienna minivan freeze shut. There is a manufacturing defect such that the seals have to be siliconed multiple times every winter. Now Toyota is recommending changing the seals to a new seal, but instead of issuing a safety recall they are charging $200. 00. In an accident or car fire being able to exit the car or extricate a child from the back seats is a safety issue.

Our 2005 Toyota Sienna le, with approx 59, 000, has a malfunctioning power sliding passenger door on the right side that we've been told is "worn out" despite it's age and average usage (2 kids, ages 12 and 14). We bought this car new and have maintained it regularly through the dealership. Since early Dec. Of 09 this door has either not closed completely, suddenly opening instead of latching as expected, or when opened will close on it's on without guarding, potentially injuring the person entering the car. We have been forced to use the door manually for safety reasons and, as it's now out of alignment, this is difficult to do. Toyota has given us an estimate of up to $3000 for repair. The door malfunctions every time we use it. Currently we are not using it and are waiting to see if a recall will be issued as we see a number of concerns with Sienna doors based on a web search.

General ware lead to the drivers side automatic sliding door on my 2005 Toyota Sienna is failing to open or close without assistance. I am concerned it will bind or break preventing me from closing the door. I am not the first have this issue and feel it requires some attention.

Toyota Sienna xle 2005 with automatic sliding doors- cable snapped on driver side door. I can not open the door now. Toyota tells me it will cost $1500 to fix- come on- it is a 1/4" cable and they tell me the entire door motor-which appears to work fine has to be replaced. I found out that there are many with the exact same complaint. This is shoddy workmanship and a big rip off.

Passenger sliding door does not shut fully when buttons are pressed.

Power sliding door does not close properly.

Drivers side rear power door cable broke and jammed door open. My wife had to drive the car home from work with the door open because the cable had become tangled inside the door and would not allow it to close. This should not happen on a 4 year old top of the line car. (sienna xle limited awd) that costs over $40k. The dealer says repair will cost more than $2000!.