general problems of the 2008 Toyota Sienna

Six problems related to structure have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2008 Sienna.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2013

My sister and I had just returned home from the store and I pressed the button to lift the back door to get our things out. We were in the middle of getting our things out when the door started closing on us. I got out and my sister got caught and it came down on her back and scratched her up pretty good. Ever since then just out of the blue it will not stay up and it will close down on you. I think this is a major safety issue especially since I have two little children. It could really do some harm to them. The sliding doors stop closing if someone is in the way and it should be the same for the back door. I bought this vehicle because it is supposed to be one of the top of the line fans for safety. So far I am not impressed. Someone needs to resolve this issue! I am scared to even open up that back door because of this. . . . . And that is not good.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2012

The rear hatch of my 2008 Toyota Sienna xle closes automatically when opening by using either the remote opener or by opening manually. The door crushed my son.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 10v160000 (structure) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact received a recall notice, NHTSA campaign number 10v160000, structure in reference to the corrosion on the spare tire assembly. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 01/11/lj.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

Sunroof glass shattered while driving on the freeway with no apparent reason (no collision, no bad road condition).

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2010

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 10v160000 (structure) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.




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