Power Steering Failed Problems of Toyota Sienna

Toyota Sienna owners have reported 11 problems related to power steering failed (under the steering 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 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2015 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 07/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. While driving, the steering wheel made a beeping noise and became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the beeping noise grew louder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to palm beach Toyota (200 s congress Ave, west palm beach, FL 33406, (561) 701-9306), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

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2 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 10/04/2016

My Toyota Sienna 2011 was on parked and stationary. When I restarted vehicle electric power steering failed. My steering became manual. It is hard to turn. I had to tow my car to Toyota dealer. After the check and based on their experience, Toyota dealer said that it is an electric failure in power steering system and I have to replace the whole power steering system. I have to pay $2032. Based on internet search, Toyota Sienna 2011 has this issue on the market. Other Toyota cars which used the same system and built in 2011 had the recall. Only Toyota Sienna 2011 in not in recall. Called manufacturer and Toyota disagreed to call as a recall item. Rather they paid me $750, and I had to pay $840 for the fix. Toyota Sienna 2011 power steering electric failure is common, should be a recall item. Toyota Sienna 2011, mileage 63000.

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3 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Right side seal of steering rack leaks and is a occurring problem on many Sienna vans. Seal may possibly be defective from manufacturer. If the leak is not detected early, then the power steering may fail and thus the vehicle would become very hard to control.

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4 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/05/2014

2011 Toyota Sienna. While driving about 40 mph, the power steering failed as the steering traction control and the vsc warning lights illuminated. Steering wheel is very heavy and hard to turn. When parking or turning at a road cross the steering wheel seized.

5 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 04/07/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the power steering failed. The steering, traction control warning and vsc lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,545 and the current mileage was unknown. Sr.

6 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2005 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 03/07/2014

2005 Toyota Sienna: power steering fails intermittently, resulting in a loss of power steering and sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Driver is at risk if sudden steering away from an event is necessary due to the effort and inconsistent nature of the steering. There are many complaints about this that can be found on various forums on the internet. It is a serious problem that should not be ignored and should be addressed before rather than after someone dies as a result of this vehicle fault.

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7 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact also stated that both passenger side windows were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the problems. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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8 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2005 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 02/22/2013

Vehicle had been parked. When we backed out I turned the wheel to the left. There was a "clunk" and it felt like I just went over some object with the right front tire. We could find nothing in the parking lot that would contribute to this. I drove the car that day without further incident. The next day we went on a 430 mile trip. Several times that we parked we heard the same "clunk" and felt a slight drop in the right front. I went to the Toyota dealer as soon as I could get an appointment on 2/26/13. Toyota found that the internal power steering rack was failing and had to be replaced for safety. The part number was: 0 44250-08041. I asked Toyota if there were any safety recalls. There were none. Toyota said these failures did occur on trucks in heavy duty use but not in Sienna Mini-vans.

9 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/11/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the steering wheel began to abnormally shake while driving at an unknown speed. She then attempted a turn and the power steering failed. The steering wheel became extremely stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the rack, pump and steering belt was replaced. The dealer also performed a steering flush. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000.

10 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 03/10/2008

A shaft in the power steering began to fail due to corrosion caused by road salt. Complete failure would have caused the steering to lock up. I replaced the part prior to failure.

11 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Failure Date: 06/18/2006

2004 Toyota Sienna with 39,000 miles. Steering shaft assembly failed - nearly impossible to maneuver car. Failure occurred suddenly, as if power steering system failed. Failure blamed on rubber boot. Corrective action: steering shaft assembly replaced at consumer cost. Old part is available for government viewing. Sudden failure could have caused loss of vehicle control and accident at high speeds. Toyota refused to cover repair due to my not having 30,000 miles service performed at local Toyota dealership!.


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