Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sienna.
Tl- the contact owns 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while exiting an dependent mechanic lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel seized, the brake pedal failed, the vehicle started to spin around at least four times to the left, crashing in twice to a park vehicle while spinning. The contact quickly powered off the engine to stop the vehicle from spinning. The contact waited one hour before the vehicle was restarted and the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the contact residence. The contact stated that she was in shock and was not aware of any warning indicator lights illuminated. The contact sustained foot, right hips and back injuries, the front passenger also sustained back injuries and both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Aw.
The vehicle sustained intermittent brake failures. The brakes would function normally, then completely fail, then begin functioning normally again. This incident resulted in a low speed collision. The initial occurrence was after driving at highway speeds for approximately 20 miles and braking for stopped traffic. After braking to approximately 10 mph, the brakes were released, and then the brake pedal was applied again. There was no braking effort. The driver began pumping the brake pedal, and was able to do so three times before impact. The vehicle was then placed in park and an accident report filed. The vehicle was then moved under its own power to a nearby parking lot, during which time the brakes functioned normally. The vehicle was then taken home. The next morning the vehicle was being backed out of the garage and had another complete brake failure. The vehicle was stopped by placing the transmission in park. At this time, the vehicle is scheduled to be towed to the lariche Toyota dealership in findlay, ohio for diagnosis and repair. The telephone number to their service department is 419-423-5656.