general problems of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

I just but this car but I think the seller changed the mileage on it.

Driving down highway noticed white smoke coming from car. Exited highway and warning light then came on saying engine oil low. Stopped van immediately on side of the road and had it towed. Appears the oil coolant line burst which is a known issue on these vehicles after google searching, but was never made aware. Always completed all recalls. Extremely dangerous especially with children in car.

I was driving from toronto to virginia on 23 Dec 2020 and refilled gas in springfield NY walmart gas station to refill the gas. When I entered bedford PA turnpike, the car sounded with different sounds from engine on the ramp when entering the 70/76 freeway. When entered to virginia from maryland border after potomac river crossing on highway 15 , the car suddenly stopped while driving at 30 mph and pulled the car to the side of the road slowly and when I restarted the car, it started normal and drove till chantilly virginia without any stopping. But the engine gave me different noises.

My van cut on fire last saturdar, September 1st 2019. For no apparently reason. I drove about 5 miles from my house to the grocery store, when I notice the smoke, I first though was the car in front of me. But was smoke coming from my hood. I was just about to stop at a stop sigh and I look the temperature gate and it was fine, turn of the car and people from the parking lot was already yelling for me to get out of the car. More than 2/3 of the van was totally destroyed in the fire.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While driving, the engine oil cooler pipe burst and spewed oil all over the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle's rear window was completely covered with oil. The manufacturer extended the warranty; however, the contact was not covered since the vehicle exceeded the warranty. Buckeye Toyota (1903 riverway dr, lancaster, OH 43130, (740) 654-3943) stated that they could not authorize a repair out of warranty unless approved by the manufacturer. The manufacturer provided a case number and stated that they would not cover the cost of the repairs. The contact called the state attorney general's office. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000.

The minivan suddenly, with no warning or indication rapidly lost all engine oil in a short period of time. As I was driving on a city street, I got a warning about five minutes into a drive about low engine oil pressure, when it was basically dry. I had it towed to a mechanic where it was quickly confirmed that the oil cooler pipe had failed causing this to happen. I have 120,000 miles on the van.

I put my vehicle in park and then turned on the hazard lights, as I was parked at the entrance to a busy highway, and just wanted to grab my mail. I turned around from getting the mail; and my minivan was rolling across the highway with three of my children inside of it. It stopped when it hit a cement barrier on the other side of the highway. No air bag deployed. My children suffered from minor injuries. And, a-lot of anxiety. What happened to make my minivan switch out of park?.

Car started rolling back and gear shifted to reverse when it was on drive gear. It shifted to gears automtically without changing gears. When went to dealer, they said its transmission is failed at 55 k miles. It was in warranty and they changed transmission but when asked they didn't give me much detailed information. My 1 work day was spoiled and inconvinience.

Hello, I own a 2011 Sienna le v6. In cold weather, it has a problem when braking where the vehicle lurches forward as it comes to a stop. The dealer drove the car and noted no issues. However, as you can see on this internet thread, many other owners have the same issue. . Read more...

9/1/12 I was driving along at highway speed of aprox. 55-60 mph when I decided to go into a shopping center. I slowed my car down and made a right turn to enter a shopping center. As I was slowing down to pull up to the entrance of the store I had my foot on the brake pedal and the car didn't want to stop. I had to apply an enormous amount of pressure to the brake but it didn't stop the engine from racing and trying to lurch forward. I forced the car out of drive and put it into reverse and the engine went back to normal. 9/6/12 I was in my car and approached a traffic light behind another car. I slowed down from aprox. 25 mph. As the car slowed I felt the car lurch forward, I applied the brake harder so as not to hit the car in front of me or the people walking across the street. I again moved the car out of gear and the engine came to normal. 9/9/12 I was in a shopping center waiting for my wife to come out and I had to move my car to let someone else get out a parking space when my car started to accelerate. I had my foot on the brake at the time this occurred and as much pressure I put on the brake was not enough to stop the car. The car still had enough power to go forward even though I had my foot on the brake. I fear for my life and any people that are in my car, let alone outside of my car. Toyota cannot duplicate the problem, I've taken it to them twice. They (Toyota) will not do anything for me. Please help.

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to drive into a residential drive way, he applied the brakes and there was an increase in the engine rpms. The contact mentioned that he had to shift into park in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 13,000.

The vehicle caught on fire after driven for approximately 5 miles and parked for several minutes. It only had about 6,100 miles and purchased new 9 months ago. The fire caused total loss to the vehicle and everything inside including the child seats and stroller was permanently damaged by heat and smoke. According to the incident report from fire department, it appears that the fire ignited at the upper left corner (passenger side) of the engine bay. No evidence or indication of incendiary fire was found.

Van just won't start. It cranks over but won't start, after tens minutes it started up fine. Van has only 510 miles. At 5500 miles vehicle again cranked but would not start. After it started, it ran rough and died at times, took it to dealer but they can not find problems. Vehicle runs fine, at about 5700 vehicle runs rough and dies at stop lights, took back to dealer this time they say it was a bad computer, Toyota took care of it, a few thousands miles later same problems run rough at times and won't start, took to dealer, can not fine problems, vehicle ran fine, now at 10500 miles same problems again ran rough and die at stop light, but ran fine just a few minutes later, drove home next day ,it won't start. Tow to dealer they say it has some moisture in the computer.

2011 Toyota Sienna van with 220 miles on it caught fire in my driveway 2 minutes after parking it there. No warning lights or anything. Vehicle is a total loss, no response from Toyota for over two weeks, owned the brand new van for less than a week. A cause and effect investigator hired by my ins CO found the problem to be a faulty fan wire that shorted out. Extensive damage to my house and landscaping as well. Burned out van still sitting in my driveway causing danger with broken glass and soot to my children and pets. Unable to get any response what so ever from Toyota. The dealership has been extremely helpful.