Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

Liftgate failure date 5-8-2020 mileage 51,300 miles my 2006 Toyota Sienna limited, was purchased new in 2006. The van is meticulously cared for with all service done on time at the Toyota dealership. When not in use, it's parked in a climate-controlled garage. On or about 2008, recall 80c was done at the Toyota dealership. The liftgate malfunctioned on 5-8-2020. The liftgate fell about ten inches after it reached the fully open position, at which point the power motor engaged and powered the liftgate to the fully closed position. The door came down on my head and bruised my shoulder. If the door switch is turned off, the door will slam down hard, possibly causing serious injury or death to anyone in its path. I'm a fairly strong 83-year-old. If this happened when my wife or one of my great grandchildren were under the malfunctioning hatch, they could have been seriously injured or killed. The malfunctioning hatch was demonstrated to a Toyota service rep. The Toyota rep. Said, whereas the recall repairs have been done, Toyota will charge for a second repair. The cost of repairs would be more than five hundred dollars. After doing some research on the internet, more than seventy similar lift-gate problems were found that Sienna owners have experienced. Obviously, Toyota hasn't been able to do satisfactory, lasting repairs. Toyota's failure to resolve this problem needs to be addressed once and for all at no cost to the Sienna owner. A list of similar issues being reported follows: note: comments relating to personal injury highlighted in red. Note: these are just a few of the reports. Note: due to character limitation, unable to provide list of similar issues found. Can provide list if you request.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that her vehicle liftgate / struts was defective and that she saw a recall (08v244000). However, her vehicle VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. Bd.

There is a structural problem with 2006 Toyota Sienna minivan. The rear liftgate strut stopped working. The trunk door is just heavy dead weight. One adult must lift and hold the trunk door (which is quite heavy) so that the other adult can access the trunk -- or at least accessing the trunk without smashing their skull and/or arms/hands/back. Toyota said that they had an extended warranty that covered this part that expired in 2012. It looks like there was a recall of this part for 2006 Toyotas. However, Toyota is telling me that mine was not covered by the 2006 recall because mine was produced later in 2006. So, apparently, Toyota is in the business of building vehicles that allow you to access your trunk for only 6 years -- after that, it is a two person job to get in and out of the trunk. That tells me that in September 2006, I bought my last Toyota.

Power rear liftgate struts have failed. They were originally replaced under the 2008 recall (they weren't defective at the time); however they have now failed. The door closes hard on you if you are not ready for it and it's not easy to prop it open or keep it open without potentially injuring yourself. There is no way to disengage or otherwise prop open the door manually.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the lift gate would not remain open. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact was standing under the rear lift gate when it abruptly closed independently and struck the contact on the head. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was previously included and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure: body: hatchback/liftgate). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they could provide no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and when the rear liftgate exterior door handle was engaged the automatic door abruptly closed on the hand of a passenger, causing minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the automatic door was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was approximately 98,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the gas struts were losing power and the rear liftgate would not only lift 1/4 to the its highest position. Recall 08v244000 was related to the failure in September 2008 and it was repaired according to the dealer; however, she noticed the failure in October 2009. A second dealer confirmed that the recall remedy was performed in 2008, she had to repair the vehicle at her expense. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was 89,903. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Liftgate shocks failure.

2006 Toyota Sienna purchased may 2006. 3-4 months ago, the back lift started malfunctioning. Automatically opens but closes without provocation sometimes hitting person loading the trunk. Laurel Toyota MD repair did not find problem with the lift, but problem persists and happened today 2/9/2007.