Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Toyota Sienna

Passenger side rack and pinion seal started leaking and required replacement. Had to have rack and lionizing, tie rod ends, and linkage replaced for over $1,100.

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On turns, there has been a "clunk" noise under right front driver side. Upon being examined by a local mechanic, I was informed that the right front tie rod is loose and the rack and pinion boot is torn and leaking. Estimated cost of repair was $ 1000. Upon researching this matter I have discovered that this is an extremely common occurrence. I contacted Toyota customer service and was informed that although several Siennas fall under a service campaign to fix this issue, mine does not. They were not willing t o budge on that this is a manufacturer defect. I am understanding that they issued a psb009112 on this issue but not a full recall. I also understand that they changed design after 2006 so obviously a manufacturer issue. Very disappointed in Toyota, as I've had Hyundai and suburu stand by manufacturer defects several times even without a recall via safety campaigns. This seems like a dangerous issue for Toyota not to be concerned.

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I was traveling to northwest arkansas on I 540 rounding left a curve and my steering did not respond until turning it a half of a turn more on the steering wheel. The steering wheel did not return to center. I found a document on the NHTSA odi action number pe99-070 indicating others have had this similar problem. I almost went off the side of a mountain. I took it to a firestone shop and the replaced lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends and said it was "tight". I explained that I was very concerned about returning through the mountains and asked for a thorough check. They said it was as good as new and should not have any other problems. The first major left turn on the way home had the same results. I took it to firestone in my hometown and they said the rack and pinion bushings were defective and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced costing me $900. I am very concerned for the safety of this vehicle and if I had not been the only one on the road would most certainly have caused an accident. I would like the investigation to be re-opened.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the wheel would not return to the standard position when making a turn. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the weather was cold and usually when the vehicle was operated before given a chance to warm up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the stabilizer link was corroded. The steering rack and pinion, steering gear and linkage outer tie rods were also replaced. The mechanic also added power steering fluid but to no avail. The failure persisted and the contact returned to the mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there was a technical service bulletin for the failure under NHTSA item number: 10020994 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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While driving at 20 mph right tie rod end separated at the ball joint. This resulted in lost of steering. When this occurred consumer was able to control vehicle and bring it to a complete stop. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic.

This is for a new Toyota Sienna van. The steering has always had a shake in it from day one. Dealer checked tires for flat spots. Found one bad tire and replaced. Shake still there. Took the van to another tire store to have balaces on tires checked and they were not balanced properly. Had tires re-balanced again. Shake still there. Dealer then checked steering componants and found nothing wrong. Dealer then rotated and re-balanced tires and stated that the shake may work its way out with some additional mileage put on the tires after the rotation. Was advised to go ahead and take van on vacation and see how it goes. After vacation mileage of 1600 miles,shake still there. Dealer re-inspects and finds an inner tie-rod defective(left side). Toyota sends a whole new rack and pinnion sterring system to be replaced. Dealer completes work but says they didn't replace right side outer tie-rod because the defective tie-rod was on the left side. Next day the shake still there. Back to dealer for mechanic to test drive. He states there is a definate shake in the steering but doesn't know why. So they have my van again today for the fourth time to try and figure it out.

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Consumer states while driving 40mph both tire rods broke causing lost of steering. Please provide any additional information. Ph.

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Vehicle pulled to the left while driving. The steering wheel needed to be adjusted, both lock nut(s) were loose and the tie rod(s) were equally adjusted 1/8 of a turn to compensate for the steering wheel, a four wheel alignment was performed, the toe in and camber was adjusted, and all four tires were mounted and balanced.