Structure Problems of Toyota Sienna

Toyota Sienna owners have reported 2,491 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (1,083 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (675 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Toyota Sienna

The Body problem

The power sliding door assembly failed, and the driver side rear sliding door was bound shut, and could not be opened. Disabling the power door system did not resolve the issue. The cable for the power door mechanism was hanging below the rear vent windows; but for some reason the door still would   Read details...

The Door problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, there was an audible alarm coming from the vehicle, alerting the contact that the door was ajar. The passenger’s side slide door opened independently while the vehicle was in motion.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

One of the two support cylinders for the rear hatch on our 2004 Toyota Sienna failed in fall 2019, so the rear hatch would not stay up. The liftgate support cylinders had previously been replaced by Toyota under recall.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the hatch on the rear of the vehicle closed independently without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...




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