Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 00304 | 03/16/2004 | 10006560 | Rear brake drum squeal noise. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| BR00698 | 09/04/1998 | 603846 | Some vehicles are experiencing brake noise. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 03/20/1998 | |
| Brake disc failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 20 | 12/01/2097 | |
| I have had multiple problems with both sliding doors on my minivan. i had rattles fixed on 3 separate occassions and recently took the van in because the driver side sliding door would not open without putting the weight of my body behind it. the dealer shrugged it off by saying there was a coke spilled in the door. the dealer cleaned the coke and the door is still sticking shut. now the tailhatch handle has broken off and i can no longer open the tailgate. i have also had problems with the suspension. the van feels like the front wheels are pulling to one side. i have had it aligned on numerous occasions and the dealer says there is nothing wrong. the other day it felt like the front wheel was going to fall off. i have also had the brakes worked on (at my expense) because the dealer said i left the parking brake on all the time. i no longer leave the parking brake on and the brakes are beginning to sqeek and squeal again. mr | |||
| 08/06/1998 | 6 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Accepted for arbitration by wa state atty general | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Noisy brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/17/2004 | 106000 | 1 | |
| While driving 5 mph abs engaged. this caused the consumer to have extended stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer attempted to brake, the abs failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Abs actuator failed on 38 month old vehicle with less than 40,000 miles, resulting in toal failure of abs system. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Brakes making clunking and scraping noise. dealer says drums are cracking. *ak | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The motor acutator for the abs system was found to be defective as indicated by a abs warning light. the dealer said the item was not covered under the warranty and the cost to repair was $1300.00 for part and $300.00 for labor. the dealer indicated that i would have no abs on the vehicle but that it was safe to drive. i spoke with a service representative named mark. i think that the abs system is a safety device and should be fixed by the manufacturer. i am seriously concerned that if this system decides to malufundtion because of a defective part that the vehicles brakes could be affected causing a serious wreck and putting my family in harms way. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| The actuator pump for the abs locked up, toyota is refusing to replaced the pump because the vehicle is out of warrenty. nlm | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Front brakes with loud grinding noise especially bad when applied going downhill. dealer says all the toyotas do that! this is my third toyota vehicle and have experienced the same problem with brakes on all three vehicles. guess this will be my last toyota! worried about brakes possibly failing as it takes too long for braking to be effective. this has been a problem since aprx. 12,000 miles! brakes have been checked and are at 70% (30% worn). the rt. side passenger sliding door is difficult to open from the inside, and when finally open, difficult to get it to lock in place (kids can't do it) i have to slam it back really hard to get it to lock in open position to avoid slamming shut on us! it also rattles while driving. the electrical system intermittenly stops working correctly, driver unable to control passenger-side windows and locks. even unable to unlock driver side on one occasion. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| The brakes have made lots of noise since 1 month after purchase.we heard popping noises, sounds like a spring unloading, snapping sounds. dealer (classic toyota, waukegan, illinois.) has attempted to repair 3 times. latest fix stopped popping snapping noises but now the abs system engages without need, the brakes moan and make new noises. we havent experienced failure, yet. i looked up registered complaints and many have experienced failure. we are taking the van back for the 4th time friday 2-24-00. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Brake pedal almost goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has adjusted the brakes three times. the manufacturer has been notified. also, rear brakes are not self adjusting.owner should be notified of possible extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| My wife was driving on i-5 on our 1998 toyota sienna van, when the brakes got locked-up and we started skidding. the vehicle went out of control and swerved to to the median and collided with the cable divider. we all survivived because of the cable, the van is still in body shop. i am worried about the safety of its brake system and the related parts. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1999 | |||
| While consumer is driving tire pressure light goes on. dealer says abs actuator is dfective. dealership is waiting for parts to repair vehicle. please add vin# *ak | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 3 | ||
| Whenever the brakes are applied, they make a lot of loud noises. at dealership, the entire brake system had to be changed. problem occurred after an accident (rearended by another vehicle). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 9 | 05/30/1998 | |
| At all times when applying brakes they would make a high pitch/grinding noise. did not affect stopping. took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that entire braking needed to be replaced. *ak consumer was also informed that replacement parts are defectively designed, consumer stated that the backing plate is too thin and defective. left front rear wheel lug nut was cross threaded. knocking noise from the right front when going over bumps, dealer replaced strut mounts. *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes squeal and grind, dealer states there are no problems. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Brakes failed. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes squeak. yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Brakes making noise. nlm | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| While driving at no set speed and when applying the brakes they make loud sounds, and the pedal goes to the floor. car will keep going through lights and stop. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake make continual noise. | |||
| 08/05/1998 | |||
| While putting on brakes hears a loud grinding noise intermittently with no warning. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/2098 | |||
| Brakes have been noisy since the car was purchased. they have also been spongy and needed a lot of pressure to stop. the front discs were resurfaced and pads were replaced when the car was 7 months old! the noise continued, the car pulses when i try to stop and at 54,000 miles the front rotors are warped. i drive mainly on flat roads and don't ride my brakes. the rotors should not have warped! 1998 siennas clearly have brake problems and it's time toyota addressed this issue properly!*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Front brakes were grinding, and steering wheel was shaking, brakes had been repaired several times, but problem continued, contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong.*ak *yd | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| I am curious if any reports about potential brake problems have been submitted. i have my brakes checked frequently as they squeak continuously and don't seem to stop the vehicle as they should. there is also a pulling to the right side when braking at any speed, worse at higher speeds. i have been told by a local dealer that there are no recalls, yet have heard from others that there has been. a search here turned up nothing. i am just trying to keep my family safe. thank you. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/23/1998 | ||
| Front disc brakes noisy. nlm | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Brake disc. | |||
| 11/10/1998 | 1 | 06/21/1998 | |
| Front disc brake failure. *yc | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Brake disc failure. *yc | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Loud front brake 'grinding' noise when braking hard or moderately hard from 15-20 mph down to a full stop. began at 5,000 miles or so and does not seem to effect the ability to stop the vehicle. i've spoken with the dealer who indicates there is a fix in the form of new brake pad material but that it's not yet available. the visual inspection did not revela anything unusual. i've contaced the manufacturer and there is a service bulletin (tsb# br006-98) that i couldn't find on this web site. i don;t think this is a saftey issue but i impatiently await the new parts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 12/13/1999 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. nlm | |||
| 1 | 01/19/1998 | ||
| Brake pads worn out. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 12/13/1999 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Front brake rotors noisy. yh | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 04/20/1998 | |
| Rotors failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle makes a loud noise in the rear brakes. dealer cannot find a solution. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 12/28/1997 | |
| The brake drum was off, resulting in brake cylinder rupture and fluid leaking into brake shoe. yh | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Brake pedal almost goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has adjusted the brakes three times. the manufacturer has been notified. also, rear brakes are not self adjusting.owner should be notified of possible extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Brake drum failed. *yc | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Extremely loud groaning and grinding noise when braking in reverse everytime | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Brake drum warped. *yc | |||