Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Toyota Sienna

Power steering rack failure on 2004 vehicle with 36,000 miles. Steering is erratic and odd feeling. Concern is that a total ps failure could occur making van very difficult to control.

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Power steering somewhat ineffective, but occurs intermittently and for very short periods. It is a safety hazard. One has to put more pressure on the steering wheel to make a turn, but then when the power steering kicks in, the result is to over steer.

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Consumer purchased vehicle on August 4,2001, and on Aug 6 vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph when power steering failed, and could not turn steering wheel. Consumer then noticed smoke. ,was able to pull to side and get children out of vehicle. Flames were coming from underneath vehicle. Engine totally melted, and possibly was a total loss. Toyota mechanic and fire department feel it might have been a electrical fire. Please provide further information.

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In early 2001, this vehicle had binding in steering, returning to center from left turns. Dealer repaired with kit from a service bulletin, at no charge, under warranty. At some point later in 2001, vehicle occasionally lost power assist turning left. Incidents are becoming more frequent. Both problems limit steering control, usually at low speeds, requiring fast driver corrections to avoid collisions. Arrangement is being made to diagnose and correct the latest problem. Both faults seem connected and should be studied, as they are safety hazards, and there was a service bulletin on the earlier problem that does not show up in the NHTSA data base.

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Power steering fluid leak while vehicle was stuck in snow and ice caused a fire in the right front wheel.

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Hit on driver side at 30mph--van rolled over.

Beginning at 4,000 miles, this vehicle has had a recurring, intermittent problem with the power steering mechanism. When making a left hand turn, the steering locks and continues to turn the vehicle in a circle. It releases only when manually forced back to center. During the colder, winter months, this would happen 2 or 3 times a day in heavy city traffic. I have had the power steering checked by the dealer on different occasions. The dealer insists there is nothing wrong. The vehicle now has nearly 19. ,000 miles on it and the problem is getting worse. On Friday, July 2, 1999, because of a lock up of the steering mechanism, I nearly caused an accident by being forced into the cross traffic which was stopped at an intersection, while making a left hand turn. It happened again on Sunday, July 4, 1999. The power steering was checked again by the dealer on July 8, 1999, who insists there is nothing wrong!.