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The Vehicle VSC Engaged multiple times even at low speed of 30 mph under the road speed limit. The brake applied and even the vehicle stop to respond to the acceleration. We have 3 little kids and old parents in this vehicle.Toyota should own this problem and fix it free of charge as a factory recall.
2008 Sienna dashboard cracking and is shiny and sticky. The shininess produces a glare on the windshield and is a safety hazard. This problem started a few months after the 10 year extended warranty offered by Toyota expired. Tried contacting Toyota and refused to help.
Inside dashboard is very sticky and always shows a glare onto the windshield while driving (safety issue); the dashboard during the summer time is very malleable, if you gently press on it, it moves as if it was melting slowly. This has been like this for a few years, when I contacted Toyota they said there was a replcement program for this in which owners were notified in 2015 and expired on 2018, I explained we never received this notice as we are at the same address since 2000 and are the original new owners of the van, they did not agree to replace as the program had expired. I explained the safety risk not to mention its a know issue, they said you didn't respond in time so they will not pay to have it replaced. The supervisor was rude and said the same thing.
While driving on the highway on a slight curve on dry pavement the slip indicator light would come on and the alarm sound eventually causing the brakes to engage and the car to jerk on its own without warning. This happens so often that it's dangerous to drive the van with my family.
While on a highway or freeway speeds of 35 to 70 mph while turning on a curve the slip indicator light comes on, causing the vehicle to slow down on a jerk motion as the brakes apply by itself. This can also happen on a sharp curve turning onto the freeway. It's very dangerous situation.
- San Bruno, CA, USA
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The four Bridgestone ecopia EP422 tires were purchased at costco in 2014. Although the tires have been aligned regularly by Firestone and tire pressure checked one a month, the outer edge of the tires wore down unevenly. There are only 9,860 miles being used on these tires for 65,000 mile warranty. The unknown problems may be associated with the design of the van or the tires and need to be further examined.
The traction control system comes on when going into any right turn. The alarm beeps and the car automatically brakes, and the gas pedal is disabled so that you can not speed up. The braking can be so severe that it will reduce speed from 45 mph to 25 mph without notice which jerks the passengers violently.
My Sienna side door cannot open. My son would not be able to escape the vehicle if a problem in an accident. Dealer said there is no recall but the door cannot even be opened manually. This would be a $1500-2000 repair which as a single mom is not an option for me. I do not feel something as significant as ability to escape a vehicle should fall on the consumer.
The traction control system is often triggering while driving and turning at freeway speeds. It presents a huge risk of losing control every time. Many people with Toyota Sienna vans are experiencing this same issue as I've seen on various website forums. There should be a recall for this safety issue.
Cable on driver side power sliding door snapped while opening the door when parked. Door would only open a few inches as cable was stuck in the mechanism. I had to close it to drive home then it would not open at all after I got home, even after I disconnected the motor with the button under the dash and tried to operate manually. The door is completely non-functional now. I am concerned now since I can't move the door if it is truly latched and may come open while driving, also it is a safety issue that if the vehicle was in an accident and I couldn't open the other door for some reason that anyone in the back would not be able to get out quickly. The motor was working (I can hear it running) and I can see the snapped corroded end of the cable so I know it is definitely the cable and not the motor or the door latch. There is a big piece of cable hanging out the back of the door near the rear window.
Struts on the rear door are failing. The door comes down whenever it wants to. This is a safety issue and very dangerous. I see you have had a recall already but it doesn't list my specific year. Failing struts in 2008 are failing. I want Toyota to fix this for free.
Powered passenger doors on both sides of the van malfunctioned and then cable system broke and locked the doors in the closed position. This happened one after the other in about a three-week period. The cable is clearly rusted and shredded on the one side. I cannot tell why the cable pulled out and stopped working on the other side. As I Transport 3 or more children at a time, it is a huge safety issue that the only way out of the car in case of emergency is through one of the front doors or the back trunk hatch. I have owned this vehicle since it was new and I am told this is out of warranty/isn't covered and will cost at least $6,000 to fix. I cannot drive the vehicle like this and I can't afford to fix it. I am apparently not the only one who's had this problem with the van, yet Toyota is doing nothing about it for their customers.
My vehicle has been always parked inside a garage. I am on waiting list of Toyota hollywood to replace my cracked dashboard. However, the handle of the trunk door is also melted. Every time I touch it all the sticky black material sticks on my fingers.
Cable mechanism on both power sliding doors broke. The cables have snapped. One door is jammed shut and is unable to open. I hear the motor working, but I see the cables on the outside of the van and I see the cables snapped in half.
The passenger sliding door's pulley cable snapped while performing a routing automated door opening operation. There where some grinding noises while the door attempted to open. The vehicle was parked on a level surface. Upon inspection of finding out what happened, the braided cable appeared faulty and was corroded. Meanwhile the loss in tension resulted in loose cable preventing the door from opening and closing properly. The cable was then cut but the excess cable is hanging out of the vehicle. The door is now opened manually but it is having difficulty holding itself when opened. I do have three young children under the age of 7 who frequently use these doors. My concern is that the door opening is not was I purchased/expect and second the cost of repair is very high ($1200-$2500) when hearing this issue has become more frequent in the last two years as these vehicles are surpassing their warranty expectancy. I do not have any photos but still have the faulty cable if pictures are requested at a later time.
Passenger rear power sliding door. Cable broke. Known problem. Not safe and not convenient. $1300 just for part and $2000 repair. Probably driver side will be next. 76000 miles and garage kept. Why no help from Toyota? vehicle was stationary when cable broke. Heard grinding sound, then door bound, now not working
Our left rear sliding door won't function or open any more. The cable broke. Then 2 days later the right rear sliding door won't function or open anymore. Same problem. Cable was severed or snapped. Looks like it was rusted on both cables, both sides, and severed in the same position or length. So, both rear sliding doors do not function. They only open to about 1 foot, and no further. Extremely difficult to close or open doors at all. The minivan was stationary both times while opening doors for my kids to get in. I was parked on a street. The left side broke on July 1, 2016, and the right side broke 2 days later on July 3, 2016.
Power sliding door won't open or closed. Looks like the cable is messing up. Called Toyota and they said no recall only a addition to the warranty. 9 years or 120,000 miles. My van has way over 120,000 miles! that stinks! this may cost over $1,000 to repair. I look online and thousands of people having issues! should be a recall!
In a span of 2 weeks while stationary attempting to exit vehicle the 2008 Toyota Sienna van driver side and passenger sliding door cables frayed then broke and door jammed shut.
My dashboard is sticky and cracked, I have called Toyota and visited them at the original Toyota dealership but all we get they are still working on making them at the factory and when they get to the warehouse we will call yo or you need to wait for a 2nd notification from us. This is going on almost 2 years, I just called them again today. I believe theirs many of us waiting on the same thing, can you help me please?
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- Rampart, TX, USA