Door Problems of Toyota Sienna - part 1

Toyota Sienna owners have reported 674 problems related to door (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the Sienna.

1 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 03/18/2025

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the rear driver's and passenger's power sliding doors failed to latch securely and opened while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure), but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the power sliding door motor, cable, and door lock actuators needed to be replaced. The dealer had to zip-tie the power sliding doors to keep the doors closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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2 Door problem of the 2019 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 04/19/2021

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while getting his child from the rear passenger sliding door without warning the sliding door closed on the childs right hand. The child was taken to the hospital to treat the injuries. The vehicle had not been repaired or diagnosed. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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3 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 11/12/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While driving 40 mph, the rear driver's side door opened. The contact mentioned that the door had to be held closed in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to alderman's Toyota (33 seward rd, rutland, vt 05701, (802) 776-6000) where the contact was informed that the wiring harness was covered under NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the cable opener assembly and roller hinge were not covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,536.

4 Door problem of the 2014 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear driver's side power sliding door malfunctioned due to a fractured cable. The contact indicated that the door was extremely heavy and could only be opened and closed manually. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (north hills Toyota, 711 browns ln, pittsburgh, PA) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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5 Door problem of the 2007 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 08/14/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and attempting to unlock the passenger's side sliding door, the door detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the door came off of the track. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed due to the door not being able to be securely latched. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Djr.

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6 Door problem of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/24/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. While driving 25 mph and making a right turn, a clicking noise was detected coming from the driver's side door and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to roseville automall (700 automall dr, roseville, CA 95661, (916) 782-5999), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

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7 Door problem of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/07/2018

2006 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to electric doors safety recall. The consumer stated the doors failed after having the recall repair performed.

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8 Door problem of the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the front driver's door made an abnormal noise. Toyota of temecula valley (951-694-0575) was called and informed the contact about an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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9 Door problem of the 2014 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 12/17/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. While attempting to manually open the driver's side sliding door, the door would sometimes remain closed or become very difficult to open. The failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

10 Door problem of the 2013 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 09/17/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Sienna. While the vehicle was stationary, both sliding doors malfunctioned. The contact stated that the doors remained open when prompted to automatically close. In addition, the sliding doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. A dealer and the manufacturer were not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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11 Door problem of the 2010 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to operate on occasion. The doors only worked by using the remote control handle from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 84,600.

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12 Door problem of the 2010 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 09/05/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver side rear door did not open and the cable was hanging out the track. The vehicle was taken to the dealer vanderstein Toyota in rochester new york for a diagnosis. The sliding door cable fractured and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the passenger side rear door experienced the same failure last year, but in the recent failure, the latch was fractured. The vehicle was repaired last year. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but the VIN did not qualify for the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.

13 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 08/10/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While exiting the vehicle, the driver side sliding door made contact with the passenger and failed to retract. The passenger sustained an injured back, which required medical attention. The contact indicated that the safety feature, which allowed the sliding doors to retract when making contact with something, had failed on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and did not begin until after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16v858800 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frontier Toyota in valencia, CA), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,950.

14 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger sliding door opened independently and the door warning indicator illuminated. The driver coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to lock the sliding door, but it failed to remain locked. The driver placed a rope around the sliding door to keep it from sliding open and resumed driving. The contact called stockton town Toyota at (209) 320-1800 (located at 2150 e hammer ln, stockton, CA 95210) and was informed that there would be a fee to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). The manufacturer stated that the warranty was expired and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

15 Door problem of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 07/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. Without warning, the passenger side sliding door opened. The contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (auto nation Toyota cerritos, 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 802-4000) who disconnected the function, but the failure continued. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). It was unknown when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and parts to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to receive a solution to complete the recall repairs with the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Door problem of the 2016 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while stopped with the engine still running, the passenger's side sliding door slid open independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to auburn Toyota (800 nevada st, auburn, CA 95603) and repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). Approximately two years later, the failure had recurred while the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer on two separate occasions where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,512.

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17 Door problem of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/02/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door failed. While driving at low speeds, the door independently opened and caused the motor to fail. The contact was unable to close the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, williams Toyota in elmira, new york; 607-796-9201, where it was diagnosed that the motor and linkages needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure:body:door). The failure mileage was 82,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear driver side sliding door failed to function when the control switch was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Toyota place in garden grove, CA), but the part was not available for the repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure failure was 59,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

19 Door problem of the 2010 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

2010 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to rear power door malfunction and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the warranty was extended, but not for the 2010 model year. Updated 09/11/017.

20 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. After using the vehicle's power sliding door feature, the door wires were jammed on the bolts in the door and prevented them from closing. After cutting the wire that was jammed on the bolt, the contact was able to manually open and close the door. The contact took the vehicle to Toyota of huntington in new york, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not provided.

21 Door problem of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

2012 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to defects with airbag deflator and automatic side doors. The consumer stated a reasonable amount of time has been exceeded for the recall to be performed.

22 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 04/30/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the power sliding door on the driver and passenger sides were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to clemons Toyota (located at 2839 n. Court road, ottumwa, IA 52501); however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the doors were unable to be manually operated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

23 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 03/23/2017

2011 Toyota Sienna le. Consumer writes in regards to power sliding door safety recalls. Updated 07/13/2017.

24 Door problem of the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 03/02/2017

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle's power sliding doors operated independently and could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to stevenson Toyota where it was diagnosed that the door assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in a limited warranty for the doors, which had expired. The contact's daughter sustained minor scrapes from the door closing independently on her foot. Medical attention was not required. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

25 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 02/07/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the power sliding door failed to automatically open or close. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that butler Toyota (3232 harper rd, indianapolis, in 16240, (844) 829-9600) informed the contact that parts were not available. The contact called the dealer several times and was placed on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

26 Door problem of the 2008 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 02/02/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the automatic closed door operating cable experienced severe corrosion and fractured in the vehicle. The contact stated that the automatic opening feature did not work and would only operate if opened manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power sliding door cable and motor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

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27 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/20/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the rear passenger door on the driver's side of the vehicle opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ad.

28 Door problem of the 2014 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/13/2017

Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to sliding door opening operation issues recall notice. The consumer requested assistance having the recall repair completed. Updated 09/12/2017.

29 Door problem of the 2014 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/08/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. When the contact attempted to open the vehicle's sliding doors, both the driver and passenger doors failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,886. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/04/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that both sliding doors on the vehicle failed to open and close remotely. Also, both doors had to be closed manually and made an abnormal noise, as if they were stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (longo Toyota, located on 3534 peck rd, el monte, CA 91731), but was not repaired due to part unavailability. The dealer informed the contact to wait for a second recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 77,658.

31 Door problem of the 2015 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/04/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver side sliding door failed to operate manually and when using the overhead door switch. The contact called mccords Toyota in vancouver, wa where it was confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not available. The dealer was not sure when the part would become available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

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32 Door problem of the 2015 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

2015 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle door opens/malfunction while driving. Updated 11/8/2017.

33 Door problem of the 2015 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 12/17/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. After the automatic door feature was deactivated, it continued to activate independently. As a result, the contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door independently opened without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Door problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 12/10/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While driving various speeds, the rear passenger side sliding door independently opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v858000 (structure) and 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 107,000. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unavailable.

35 Door problem of the 2015 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 11/23/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at various speeds, the passenger sliding door independently opened without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.


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