Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V539000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 01/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 420326 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 11/09/2011 | 11/09/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. the amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. if the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. supplier. if so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01605 | 04/08/2005 | 01605 | 10015493 | Fuel injector ticking noise. *tt *sc | 07/26/2005 |
| 00403 | 11/24/2003 | 10011483 | Vsc indicator is illuminated and setting fault code diagnostic trouble code yaw rate sensor may be setting an improper diagnostic code. *eh | 01/25/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0506 | 01/30/2006 | 0506 | 10018857 | Warranty coverage enhancement - isolated reports from extreme cold climate areas that the radiator may crack at the base of one or more of the radiator tubes, resulting in coolant leakage - customer support program. *tt | 01/19/2006 |
| 04017 | 10/27/2004 | 04018 | 10010604 | Limited service campaign (lsc) 40i to replace the radiator. cold weather conditions may cause the base of the radiator wall to crack, resulting in the leakage of engine coolant. *tt this is an amended version. *tt | 12/02/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| 05506 | 09/07/2007 | 05506 | 10022731 | Engine pinging or knocking noise. *kb | 09/25/2007 |
| 04305 | 05/09/2006 | 04305 | 10017317 | No start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 00105 | 02/02/2005 | 10015534 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0031, p0051, p2238, and/or p2241. *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 00205 | 02/02/2005 | 10015533 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0346 (camshaft position sensor a circuit range/performance [bank 2]). *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 04804 | 11/12/2004 | 10011803 | Repair manual supplement: lev ii evap system check - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441, p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0455 and p0456. *nm | 01/31/2005 | |
| 04104 | 09/15/2004 | 10010158 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0037, p0038 or p0136. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 02904 | 08/04/2004 | 10009542 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 engine running lean. *tt | 10/06/2004 | |
| 00504 | 04/12/2004 | 10007115 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition with engine misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, or p0306. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| 00404 | 03/23/2004 | 10006554 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0010 or p0020. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| 02003 | 12/17/2003 | 02003 | 10005756 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441, p0442 and/or p0446. *tt | 03/15/2004 |
| 00203 | 12/17/2003 | 10005755 | Oxygen sensor (o2s) monitor threshold values for all toyota models from 1996 to 2003 and various 2004 models including corolla, echo and scion xa & xb models. *tt | 03/15/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 89000 | ||
| 1. right side, passangers door can not open (jam). 2. take the key out completely, but vehicle (engine) still running. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/11/2010 | 66000 | ||
| My 2004 sienna has leak in water pump with 66k mile | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 120 | ||
| The sliding automatic door on my 2003 toyota sienna frequently closes without warning and several times it has closed on my daughter. it is suppose to have a sensor that would prevent it from completely closing if something or someone is in the way but it doesn't work. i've had to pull my daugher way from the door as it was pressing against her. this is a real safety concern. the van has also recently begun to automatically lock without warning. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Engine overheated on numerous occasions, slow loss of radiator coolant noted, and 2 engine thermostats replaced before cracked radiator was discovered. while owner was investigating problem, it was discovered that toyota issued a couple of years ago a tsb and a limited warranty extension to replace radiators from this year (2004) and the next (2005) of the sienna van. however, we have been only owner of this van and have received every other notice from toyota regarding this model year of van including the bad door hinges (replaced under warranty), gas struts on rear hatch (replaced under warranty), and bad seat belt bezel (replaced under warranty) - but we never received any notice of the radiator issue - our radiator is now damaged beyond repair and needs replacement and toyota will not replace even though this is apparently a well known issue at toyota. there should be a full recall on this item given the amount of known bad radiators out there. this is a safety issue as the radiator is prone to sudden and catastrophic failure. the only known repair is to replace the radiator. there is extensive online documentation of this issue - but toyota continues to stonewall most owners on this problem due to the expense (this is much more expensive to fix than the bad hinge, gas strut, and seat belt bezel that did have safety bulletins issued on them. http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/sienna/2004/tsbs.shtml http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php?topic=58487.0 http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.html?type=tsb&styleid=100458140&zip=#18 http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbresults_drilldown.cfm?start=1&searchtype=drilldown&type=vehicle&year=2005&make=toyota&model=sienna&&typenum=1&submit=retrieve+recalls&printversion=yes http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?ed_searchresults@@.f0b4803!keywords=allin%3amsgtext%20limit%3a.f0b4803%20radiator&count=20&skip=20. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2007 | 46000 | 1 | 12/16/2003 |
| Driving about 15 mph through parking lot...an alarm sounded followed by a loud noise from the rear. this was followed by the car braking and pulling to the right. engine did not stop. the car would only crawl when attempts were made to drive it. any faster than 2-5 mph caused repeat of the event. no information lights were activated on the dashboard. car was taken by flatbed to toyota dealership. access to the onboard computer by the service people at dealer did not reveal any faults. an attempted solution was to reprogram the abs module. this did not resolve the problem. at this time, the car remains at the dealership. report filed with toyota regional by both dealer and myself. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 100 | 08/24/2004 | |
| 2004 toyota sienna le. vehicle hesitates when acceleration. there is a big delay before the car gains speed. this is a on going problem. dealer states that the car was made that way and there is nothing that they can do to correct the problem. this hesitation can cause an accident at any time. | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 5800 | 1 | |
| Driving 55 mph the engine warning light illuminated. smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *nm | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 12000 | 1 | |
| While at a stop vehicle hesitated before accelerating. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Email fm lisa dawn jones (ky) re her defective 2001 toyota sienna, the gas tank & radiator have been replaced & the engine gelled.*mr the consumer recently purchased a 2004 sienna after learning that it was totally redesigned including the engine. immediately after purchasing the vehicle the consumer heard that there was a problem with the gas tank. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times. to date the consumer has had the gas tank replaced, the radiator replaced and is in the process of having the gas tank replaced a second time. *nm | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 14000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stalled while driving. consumer pulled vehicle off the road. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. on may 14, 2004 vehicle was towed to the dealership. however, dealership was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 400 | 1000 | |
| Hesitation, bogs on a acceleration, delay in a acceleration no power for a few seconds. looses speed and cars behind catch up very quickly and worried about getting hit in rear end. my wife refuses to drive and had to pull off road twice to avoid rear end collision. toyota dealer felt the problem, but i have no offer for repairs. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Radiator leak, continuous problem. could cause catastrophic engine failure. toyota will not address repair. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| A/c went out at 70k for my 2004 toyota sienna. never had a problem until now over $3000 to fix. | |||
| 04/25/2010 | |||
| 2004 toyotal seinna. original radiator replaced due to leak @ 21k miles. radiator replaced a second time due to leaks at top l & r sides, near end tanks @ 80k miles. radiator is now in need of another replacement @130k miles due to leaks at the same location. all radiators have been replaced by toyota dealer. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Engine overheated on numerous occasions, slow loss of radiator coolant noted, and 2 engine thermostats replaced before cracked radiator was discovered. while owner was investigating problem, it was discovered that toyota issued a couple of years ago a tsb and a limited warranty extension to replace radiators from this year (2004) and the next (2005) of the sienna van. however, we have been only owner of this van and have received every other notice from toyota regarding this model year of van including the bad door hinges (replaced under warranty), gas struts on rear hatch (replaced under warranty), and bad seat belt bezel (replaced under warranty) - but we never received any notice of the radiator issue - our radiator is now damaged beyond repair and needs replacement and toyota will not replace even though this is apparently a well known issue at toyota. there should be a full recall on this item given the amount of known bad radiators out there. this is a safety issue as the radiator is prone to sudden and catastrophic failure. the only known repair is to replace the radiator. there is extensive online documentation of this issue - but toyota continues to stonewall most owners on this problem due to the expense (this is much more expensive to fix than the bad hinge, gas strut, and seat belt bezel that did have safety bulletins issued on them. http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/sienna/2004/tsbs.shtml http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php?topic=58487.0 http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.html?type=tsb&styleid=100458140&zip=#18 http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbresults_drilldown.cfm?start=1&searchtype=drilldown&type=vehicle&year=2005&make=toyota&model=sienna&&typenum=1&submit=retrieve+recalls&printversion=yes http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?ed_searchresults@@.f0b4803!keywords=allin%3amsgtext%20limit%3a.f0b4803%20radiator&count=20&skip=20. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| My air conditioning failed on my sienna toyota van. i had my mechanic unplug it. i did not have any damage but can no longer use ac. on line, i found many other sienna 2004 owners with similar complaints. some had cars stopping. toyota never issued a recall but did a bulletin. the cost is tremendous to fix. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The air conditioning in our 2004 toyota sienna le stopped blowing cold air at 75,000 miles. it sometimes remains cold for a minute or so and then goes right back to just warm air. it occurs every time the car is started. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light came on in 2004 sienna le, called dealership for appt, the next day, the air conditioning went out. i live in phoenix, az, where it is routinely 115 in the summer. took car van to dealership where price to fix is $4200. compressor exploded and sent shards of metal throughout entire a/c system. toyota is aware of this problem, as posted in their tsb ac003-05, but refuses to cover their defect under a recall as it's not life-threatening. let me tell you, riding in a car for any length of time in 115 degree weather is life-threatening. a/c is not a luxury in az; it is necessary for survival. upon contacting toyota customer service, they deny any culpability; however, there are plenty of forums, including toyotanation.com, in which people have routinely had this problem with this vehicle. would like toyota to issue a recall for their defect and take care of their customers. they are aware of the problem and to deem it non-life-threatening is a mistake. most people who own mini-vans are transporting children and it doesn't take much for children to overheat in a non-air conditioned car, not to mention the mild heat exhaustion that comes from being in the car for 15 minutes. car is still not fixed due to exorbitant cost and it is well over 100 here still in september. *tr | |||
| 12/25/2004 | 5000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2004 toyota sienna ce in ottawa, ontario, canada, from a dealer, new, off the lot in august 2004. by the first winter, both back sliding doors would freeze shut, especially the passenger side, and would not open until the vehicle got really hot inside. the dealer had no solution, offered no solution. in addition, by the second year we had three radiators installed, and had both front doors repaired for rusting under a general recall. also, the rear fan has been going on and off, even with the switch in the off position. we have taken this issue to the dealer many times, but they do not have an answer, nor a strategy to figure out why it does this. finally, this vehicle has rattled inside from day one and is unpleasant to drive. i find the toyota dealers not interested in you once you buy the car, but after three years to the day the called me wanting to know if i'd buy a new one. i will not buy another toyota. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 93000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. while driving under 40 mph, the air conditioner failed to work properly. the air conditioner stopped working and the temperature on the thermostat continued to rise the following day. the contact checked the coolant and noticed that there was no antifreeze; therefore, she refilled the radiator. this did not keep the vehicle from overheating. she took the vehicle to a local dealer and they stated that there was a leak in the radiator core. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 93,000. | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 22000 | 8 | 11/17/2003 |
| Radiator ruptured and the engine overheated; hose replaced in steering column recall; rust protective tape recall; dvd screen replaced and the entire dvd player replaced(screen still not easily visible in middle row); passenger seat belt replaced; middle passenger seat belt failing; gasoline smell inside of car with ac on recirculation; driver's window fell inside door in snow storm and was not considered a safety issue to get a loaner vehicle even though the vehicle could not be locked; tires completely bald and leaking under 30,000 miles, dvd player must be at a high db volume and when returned to radio/cd will almost deafen you; interior lights have to be manually over ridden or will drain battery; car hesitates 1-2 seconds when trying to quickly accelerate and then lurches forward alarmingly; cruise control is not functioning; waiting to have fuel mixture sensor replaced. i was not informed of first 2 recalls until i my engine overheated. i did get the rust recall and a sticker on my sliding door informing user of danger of having middle windows open while opening the middle door could catch a head or other extremity. toyota dealer service manager says mine is the only 04 sienna experiencing any problems except for the recalls on the radiator; the steering hose; the rust tape; and the middle seat belt. not so according to all i have read here. most of the problems have occurred between 22,000 and 34,000 miles; the dvd screen always failed to lock into a good position for the middle row viewers. *nm | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 15982 | 0 | 02/17/2004 |
| Overheating radiator, i was told it was a product recall from toyota,i was never notified, nor do i see the recall mentioned anywhere,i was also treated very rudely at boch toyota in norwood ma when i complained about it. *nm | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 25000 | 1 | 01/02/2004 |
| The vehicle overheated and caused the engine to seize while driving 45 mph. consumer and his children were left strained for several hours before help arrived. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who d replaced the radiator, which was covered under a recall. consumer stated he was never notified of this recall.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/26/2009 | 10500 | 1 | |
| While attempting to accelerate by pressing the gas pedal to approximately 3/4 of it's travel, i experienced no throttle response for 1-2 seconds with cars coming towards me. the engine then proceeded to rev to the proper level i was expecting. this type of situation also happens while attempting to pass a car on the freeway by pressing the gas pedal quickly. the car once again hesitates and then responds in 1 -2 seconds. the vehicle is a toyota sienna 2004 xle fwd. i've tried to use different fuel grades, ac on/off, tires properly inflated, no one in car/car full, day and night, all with the same result. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | 01/01/2003 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. when turning a corner at approximately 5-10 mph the vehicle would hesitate and lose power. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a computer update, however; the system was unavailable. the dealer stated that the failure was not normal. the current mileage was 100,000. the failure mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 68500 | 1 | 08/24/2004 |
| Engine failure due to oil gumming. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 1 | 10/01/2003 | |
| The automatic sliding door on my 2004 sienna has been a problem since we purchased the vehicle. at times, we can't open the door from the outside and other times, we can. also, we recently closed the door with the automatic button and for no apparent reason, the cable broke so that we now have to open and close the door manually. also, we have had issues with the acceleration of the vehicle if we are going from a stop position or a slow moving (less than 10 km/h) position. the van seems to slow down before shifting into gear. this is a serious problem when driving especially with children in the vehicle. my warranty has expired and i'm looking at having to pay for this on my own. i am dissatisfied with toyota, i have had this vehicle for only 2 years and i have had three recalls already. this is my 2nd toyota product and my last. *nm | |||
| 03/02/2004 | 3724 | 9 | 12/14/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving out of a driveway at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled when acceleration was attempted. the engine warning signal illuminated. the problem had reoccured frequently at any speed. the dealership was not able to duplicate the defect in nine times the vehicle had been taken to correct the problem. the contact decided to obtain a second opinion from an independent certified mechanic who observed the coil ignition assistance burned out and the fifth cylinder was misfiring. the second opinion was ratified by another dealership. the contact expressed the dealership delayed the required repairs until the vehicle remaining warranty were exhausted. the dealership was now ready to make the repairs. | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 15000 | 3 | 06/30/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a loud rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle every time it was started. there were no indications of any additional problems. the vehicle was taken to a sales dealer three times, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. update onh 06/05/2006. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2006 | 2 | 08/16/2004 | |
| Toyota sienna 2004, 19,000 miles not even 2 years old. 1. valves making noise when driving up hill at slow speed or when start driving. 2. wind noise is unacceptable. problem begins at the very first day of driving the car. 3. one big knocking noise when the vehicle is moving , only when shift from park to d4 and starting to drive. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 27000 | 2 | 03/01/2003 |
| Minivan does not alway accelerate properly. when the vehicle is slowing down, like when coming to a red light, the vehicle will hesitate when i try to accelerate if i have not already come to a complete stop. this seequence will usually reproduce the failure: 1. travel around 40mph. 2. quickly slow to around 10mph. 3. try to quickly accelerate to 40mph again. the vehicle will hesitate and pause before starting to accelerate. | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 5000 | 1 | 01/11/2004 |
| While driving at low speeds the vehicle went into neutral then hesitated when attempting to accelerate. *nm *nm | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| I bought the toyota sienna on july 4 2003. i received a recall notice within a month and had repair done on august 29, 2003. the gasoline tank repair was done incorrectly, resulting in me being stranded away from my home, with two kids in the car, with gasoline oozing all over the ground. this was a clear fire hazard. then in october 2004, i was driving on the highway, the driver side window came out of the frame. the dealership agreed it was manufacturer's defect and fixed it. i felt very unsafe driving home in that car. e now have received a recall notice about steering fluid hose defect and radiator defect. with 5 defects in one year after buying a new car i feel it is a safety hazard to drive this vehicle with two kids. this is also the car i use for commuting. i cannot rely on this vehicle any more.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 5000 | 1 | 08/04/2003 |
| Hesitation bogs on a acceleration, delay in a acceleration no power for a few seconds. looses speed and cars behind catch up very quickly and worried about getting hit in rear end. my wife is worried about getting in an accident. toyota dealer felt the problem, but no offer for repairs they say this is normal operation. this is a safety issue. we have had it in twice with no result. (2004 toyota sienna) *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 9611 | 3 | 08/05/2004 |
| 01/11/05: vehicle stalled while in motion. towed to local facility. later vehicle successfully started and indicated no problems upon test drive. 01/30/05: driving kids to snowboarding when vehicle stalled in motion. restarted. drove on side of road - stalled again - restated. check engine light (along with several others) now activated. drove on side of road as vehicle would not accelerate above 10mph and would stall repeatedly. 01/31/05: i contacted service department at handy dodge toyota ( | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 1000 | 05/30/2003 | |
| 2004 sienna hesitates wont acell when releasing gas pedal and reapplying gas just boggs down sits there for secs. and then goes afraid of getting hit when going around turns or pulling out in front of other cars just does not respond.toyota performed 2 bull.updates does not fix problem at all.feel very unsafe in this vehicle have pulled off road a couple times to avoid getting hit by other car catching up very quickly while my car does not reponed to pedal.note have talked to numerouse other 04 sienna owners with same complaint concerns.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 69953 | 1 | |
| Engine code p2241 come on several times. toyota should cover this under emission warranty. it happen 3 times, in 07/10/2007, then in 2008 and now again. *tr | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 20 | 1 | 10/25/2003 |
| There is a sour smell (sulfur-like) coming from under the car. dealer told us it is a problem with the catalytic converter, but as of 1/25/04, they don't have a fix for it. said toyota is aware of the problem. i would like to know what the problem is and when it will be fixed. this not only is polluting the air, but also could pose as a health hazard for those in and around the car. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 2004 toyota sienna le--strong sulfur like odor emitting from exhaust especially noted during cold weather. took vehicle in for evaluation and told no problem--most likely quality of gasoline. a mechanic friend suggested catalytic converter problem. concerned about long term consequences! | |||