Two problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sienna.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering rod failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the steering rod was defective and needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed at the contacts expense. The contact called the manufacturer and opened a case. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 84,000.
2005 Toyota Sienna intermediate steering shaft failure. Vehicle just out of warranty and other internet searches revealed numerous others with same early failure. TSB exists for problem, but repair is early and expensive. Updated 10/03/07.