Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
10V160000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/16/2003 to 01/04/2010V (Vehicle)MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/20/201004/20/2010
Defect SummaryToyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequence SummaryThe cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryThe safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NotesOwners 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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
08V244000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)19622208/04/2008ODITOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION06/03/200806/03/2008
Defect SummaryToyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. the gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. as the gas struts deteriorate, the performance of the liftgate will begin to degrade and the power rear liftgate will operate more slowly than when the gas struts were new.
Consequence SummaryIf not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the liftgate will fall about ten inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point the power motor will engage and power the liftgate to the fully closed position. this condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the liftgate when it falls or when it is closing.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. the campaign began on august 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late december 2008. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
NotesToyota no. 80c.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. however, toyota has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
0030410/02/20060030410006561Back door stay leak and cold weather shudder improvement. *tt05/05/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
SB-0280-1010/04/201010036906Toyota: some vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or both sliding doors do not open or close smoothly. inspect the sliding door lock assemblies and replace the affected components as needed, according to the listed instructions.04/18/2011
TSB-0085-0903/13/200910029190Toyota: vehicles may experience a condition where the power function of the sliding door is inoperative. *pe06/24/2009
0110712/15/200710024010Power back door & power sliding door difficult close. *nj02/29/2008
0701710/23/200710023697Customer support program - warranty coverage extension for the front door check on certain 2004-2007 my sienna vehicles. *nj01/25/2008
0030703/23/200710021711Door check popping noise. *kb06/15/2007
0040401/26/20060010610007114Sliding door rattle. *tt05/26/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
TSB-0061-1106/22/201110041206Toyota: 2004-2009 sienna. the power rear hatch will not close completely. the hatch will start to close and then will reverse back up to the open position. *rm09/20/2011
TSB-0061-1106/22/201110041206Ready09/20/2011
SB-0280-1010/04/201010036906Toyota: some vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or both sliding doors do not open or close smoothly. inspect the sliding door lock assemblies and replace the affected components as needed, according to the listed instructions.04/18/2011
TSB-0085-0903/13/200910029190Toyota: vehicles may experience a condition where the power function of the sliding door is inoperative. *pe06/24/2009
080101/23/200810024084Customer support program - warranty coverage enhancement for certain 2004 through 2006 model year sienna models back door stay (rear liftgate strut). *nj03/06/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
TSB-0061-1106/22/201110041206Toyota: 2004-2009 sienna. the power rear hatch will not close completely. the hatch will start to close and then will reverse back up to the open position. *rm09/20/2011
TSB-0061-1106/22/201110041206Ready09/20/2011
0800101/22/200810024107Customer support program - warranty coverage extension for the back door stays (rear liftgate struts) on certain 2004 through 2006 my sienna vehicles. *nj03/10/2008

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
EA06020TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION12/01/200606/25/2008UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE08V244000
 On may 30, 2008, toyota initiated a safety recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 196,000 model year 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power liftgates (recall 08v-244).the recall will provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.based on these actions, the agency has decided to close the investigation.while toyota has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute any finding by nhtsa.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.additional information can be found in the engineering analysis report.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
EA06020TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION12/01/200606/25/2008UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE08V244000
 On may 30, 2008, toyota initiated a safety recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 196,000 model year 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power liftgates (recall 08v-244).the recall will provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.based on these actions, the agency has decided to close the investigation.while toyota has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute any finding by nhtsa.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.additional information can be found in the engineering analysis report.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
EQ12010TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION09/28/201212/31/2012Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
 Please see the attached closing resume summary.it has been attached to this document as a pdf.
EQ12010TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION09/28/2012Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
 On february 16, 2012, american honda motor company (honda) notified the nhtsa that it had decided a defect exists in certain model year 2008 through 2009 odyssey vehicles.gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the liftgate of vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw.the flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance.struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.stabilus was identified as the manufacturer of these gas-filled strutsthis matter was assigned recall number 12v-062.in reviewing past records, rmd discovered similar recalls conducted by toyota, ford, and honda between 2006 and 2010.on february 18, 2010, honda notified the nhtsa of the same rear liftgate gas strut issue in its 2005 odyssey vehicles.this issue was given recall number 10v-055.on may 30, 2008, toyota motor corporation (toyota) notified the nhtsa of the same issue found in its 2004 through 2006 sienna vehicles.this issue was given recall number 08v-244.on march 6, 2006, ford motor company (ford) notified the nhtsa of the same issue found in its 2005 through 2006 freestar and mercury monterey vehicles.this issue was given recall number 06v-069.these three recalls did not originally identify the supplier of the gas struts, however, all three manufacturers have since confirmed that stabilus supplied the equipment at issue in each recall.the purpose of the eq is to write to stabilus and to contact any other company that might have purchased this equipment, notify them of this defect in any vehicles they manufactured, and to ensure thorough safety recalls are conducted where appropriate.
EA06020TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION12/01/200606/25/2008UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE08V244000
 On may 30, 2008, toyota initiated a safety recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 196,000 model year 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power liftgates (recall 08v-244).the recall will provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.based on these actions, the agency has decided to close the investigation.while toyota has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute any finding by nhtsa.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.additional information can be found in the engineering analysis report.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
01/01/2007150001
 Within 1 year of purchasing vehicle new the wheels started to show signs corrosion in the form of bubbling of the finish. we contacted our local dealer and they said it was due to road salt and me not cleaning them properly and i would have to pay to replace them. we took the vehicle back to the dealer shortly before the warranty ran out and again were told that it was our fault and we would have to pay to do something about it. we took it to the dealer one last time after the warranty and were told since the warranty was up they could do nothing for us. all 4 wheels are now corroded severely. large chunks of paint routinely fall off during washing. i'm worried about safety at this point and plan to replace the rims at my own expense. i've owned multiple cars with similarly coated alloy rims and have never had this issue before. it wasn't due to me cleaning them properly, it's a manufacturing defect. *tr
11/06/20081
 Cracked dashboard that may interfere with air bag deployment. dash is cracked right above glove compartment and airbag, is not from sun damage. what could cause these cracks? manufacture flaw! *tr
08/29/201181469
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated the passenger side automatic sliding door jammed in an open position and would not close. the door eventually closed after constant force was applied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the door would require several replacement parts which included the sliding door bracket, motor, hinge assembly, and door weather strip. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 81,469. kmj
08/29/201181469
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated the passenger side automatic sliding door jammed in an open position and would not close. the door eventually closed after constant force was applied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the door would require several replacement parts which included the sliding door bracket, motor, hinge assembly, and door weather strip. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 81,469. js
01/01/2009136500
 Our 2006 toyota sienna van has one of the automatic side doors that opens back up on its own because it does not close properly. this has been a problem since the car was failrly new with a little over 36,000 miles. toyota does not consider a door that opens on its own a safety issue, therefore they would not fix the problem without charge. i consider this dangerous because a door that continues to open on its own is clearly not safe.
08/10/201178000
 Drivers side power door would not close all the way. had to cut cable to shut door.
12/01/200750000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. the driver rear sliding door failed the door was designed to be able to opened manually from the inside, the door only opens electronicly from the inside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed. the contact did not have the diagnosed report. the dealer did not replace any wires or parts on the rear sliding door. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted, but denied assistance with the repair. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. li
08/20/200636170
 2006 toyota sienna seems to have an issue with driver side front door starting to deteriorate resulting in a popping sound coming out around the hinge in the middle while opening and closing the door. this seems to be a common issue and toyota seems to think this is due to corrosion or crack in the frame that holds the door. our concern is that if the popping sound can start occurring due to normal wear and tear use, this could result in bigger problem over time like excessive corrosion or crack could hinder the door unusable. the remedy that we have researched online seems to be replacing a door and making a hole on the inside edge of the door to allow the hinge to slide in and out more freely. this needs to be investigated and addressed appropriately. toyota has a tsb out for this but no recall. this should be a recall as unusable driver side door could be a major safety issue.
02/01/2010
 -rear passenger door of 2006 toyota sienna (model ce) hard to open and close. -this defect is causing difficulty for kids to enter and exiit
01/22/2010500001
 2006 toyota sienna power sliding door jammed (partially open). was unable to move door either direction. power door disable switch did not release door. had to drive car with door partially open. fortunately this was in a parking lot and not during an emergency. *tr
09/10/2009470001
 The passenger side electric sliding door has failed. the door kept going open and shut one evening and then stayed shut and has been inoperable since. the door will not open manually now and has created a safety hazard. toyota has refused to fix the problem and says that it can only replace the motor which will cost over $2000. the failure is that the door will not open at all. it is a safety hazard for the passengers. the door has a manual mode, and should therefore be able to operate manually without the motor. the dealership would do nothing to help besides charge over $2000 for what will surely be a temporary repair. *tr
12/05/2009565001
 2006 toyota sienna xle; door began opening when in an unlocked position. then unable to close door and therefore unable to operate vehicle is safe manner. contacted dealer; after inspecting vehicle told cable fraying/failure side door stuck in open position. dealer states unable to rectify problem by overriding cable system to allow door to be operated manually; forced to replace entire mechanical door operation system because of cable failure resulting in cost of approximately $2000 to dealer. *tr
12/26/2008150001
 The power sliding door on passenger car side is inoperable after four repair attempts within a five month period. this is a safety issue because the passenger side sliding door cannot be used in case of a sudden need to escape the vehicle. *tr
08/07/2008170001
 Drivers side sliding door would not shut worked to shut now hasn't open since 34 month after purchased. i went to the toyota dealership to 'did you purchase it here? when i told them no, she sent me around to service where i waited until i left without even my name given. i went back when my van was 38 months past purchase... to have my tail gate under recall and asked when toyota will recall these vans with sliding door issues. *tr
05/30/2008200001
 The driver side door hinge on our 2006 toyota sienna xle minivan tore apart allowing the door to freely swing open/shut without any restriction. a slope or wind gust could slam the door on any of the occupants. history: - door was previously repaired by toyota for the same defect back in 2007. - defect is widespread and toyota issued a warranty enhancement (recall) to over 600,000 effected siennas. - previous repair appear inadequate and can reoccur - reported the second incident to toyota motor corp and dealer. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
02/06/2013110000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the front interior driver's side door weld fractured which caused a loud clicking noise whenever the door was accessed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the front driver's side door would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000. mah
02/06/2013110000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the front interior driver's side door weld fractured which caused a loud clicking noise whenever accessing the door. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the front driver's side door would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000. dr
12/10/2012
 Front door pops when opening / closing. door weldings are loose, apparently a very common problem with toyota sienna's. dealer is no help, want to replace the entire door at my expense.
02/04/2013325001
 Lift gate closes automatically. struts supporting lift gate where replaced in 2008 recall but four years after, the same issue is happening again but toyota wants 470.00 to replace the struts. i do not consider four years adequate for such a failure and feel toyota has a poor design that has not be fixed. i do not recall any issues with any car in my family where the lift gate, trunk or hatch back struts every failed. i have seen numerous complaints on line about this in 2012 for 2006 sienna owners.
12/12/2012805001
 I have had problems with my 2006 toyota sienna with most recently the power passenger sliding door that is broken and does not open or close. the dealer ft. myers toyota said the parts were on national back order and may take months to get the parts to fix. they did say they would cover under warranty. secondly, my steering assembly needed replacement at 80,000 miles because of leaking fluid and i had to pay the labor to fix. lastly, all 4 of the tire rims on the car have peeling, bubbling and chipping paint that is exposing the metal rim. it may cause further corrosion to the rims and cause a safety problem to the wheels. germain toyota in naples, fla where i bought the car would not help with the rims. ft. myers toyota where i get the car serviced told me about the national back order problem and also charged me for the defective steering assembly which i thought should have been covered under their lifetime power train warranty. they said it did not. *tr
12/12/201280500
 I have had problems with my 2006 toyota sienna with most recently the power passenger sliding door that is broken and does not open or close. the dealer ft. myers toyota said the parts were on national back order and may take months to get the parts to fix. they did say they would cover under warranty. secondly, my steering aseembly needed replacement at 80,000 miles because of leaking fluid and i had to pay the labor to fix. lastly, all 4 of the tire rims on the car have peeling, bubbling and chipping paint that is exposing the metal rim. it may cause further corrosion to the rims and cause a safety problem to the wheels. germain toyota in naples, fla where i bought the car would not help with the rims. ft. myers toyota where i get the car serviced told me about the national back order problem and also charged me for the defective steering assembly which i thought should have been covered under their lifetime power train warranty. they said it did not.
06/12/201238000
 Toyota announced a customer support program (csp) which will extend the warranty coverage rear sliding door latch assemblies - for certain 2004-2010my sienna vehicles the warranty coverage for the rear sliding door latch assemblies will be extended to 9 years from the date-of-first-use or 120,000 miles (whichever occurs first). took the van to eddy's toyota, wichita ks on tues. 6th nov. 2012 for correction of the problem as outlined in the letter. the service department want to charge $476 to fix the problem. since it is only a sporadic problem it was declined. my wife & i do not understand the refusal of eddy's toyota to honor the warranty. our family has 4 toyota vehicles so we are very disappointed in eddy's toyota treatment. my wife & i were with 2 salesmen, hershel & chris and like us, were at a loss to understand this requested charge.
11/24/201278000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the sensors for the sliding doors malfunctioned, causing the passenger's side sliding door to close while a child was standing in the door's path. the child sustained bruising and a cut above her eye. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that a complaint was being escalated to the legal department. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,000.
11/24/201278000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the sensors for the sliding doors malfunctioned, causing the passenger's side sliding door to close while a child was standing in the door's path. the child sustained bruising and a cut above her eye. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that a complaint was being escalated to the legal department. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,000. kmj
11/24/201278000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the sensors on the sliding doors malfunctioned causing the passenger side sliding door to close while her daughter was standing in between the door. the contacts daughter sustained bruising and a cut above her eye. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the report was being escalated to the legal department. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,000.pm
02/28/201294723
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the automatic sliding door failed. the contact tried to open the door from the inside but had complications. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the motor needed to be replaced or to sever the cables. the dealer severed the cables and advised the contact that the door could be used manually. the failure recurred after the cables were severed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 94,723.
02/28/201294723
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the automatic sliding door failed. the contact tried to open the door from the inside but had complications. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the motor needed to be replaced or to sever the cables. the dealer severed the cables and advised the contact that the door could be used manually. the failure recurred after the cables were severed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 94,723. kmj
02/28/201294723
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the automatic sliding door failed. the contact stated she tried to open the door from the inside but had complications. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the motor needed to be replaced or to cut the cables. the dealer cut the cables and stated that the door should be able to manual usage. the contact stated that since the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 94,723. ap
08/13/2012994001
 The rear tailgate struts suddenly failed and the tailgate fell and hit a passenger in the read cutting the head open and resulting in stitches to close a cut on the head . *tr
08/13/201299400
 The rear tailgate struts suddenly failed and the tailgate fell and hit a passenger in the read cutting the head open and resulting in stiches to close a cut on the head .
08/01/2012122438
 Tl-the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated both the driver and passenger side sliding door handles broke. as a result, both doors were unable to be open. the remote key would not open the doors on occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 122,438. pmb
08/01/2012122438
 Tl-the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated both sliding door on the left and right of the vehicle does not open due to the handle was broken off. the remote key will not open the doors on occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the failure was not covered and she would have to pay for the repairs. there are no recalls on the failure. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls and offered no assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 122,438. mw
05/01/201278000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated the front interior driver's side door weld fractured which caused a loud clicking noise whenever accessing the door. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the front driver's side door would need to be replaced. the technician stated the malfunction was related to manufacturers design defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
05/01/201278000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated the front interior driver's side door weld fractured which caused a loud clicking noise whenever accessing the door. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the front driver's side door would need to be replaced. the technician stated the malfunction was related to manufacturers design defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. kmj
06/13/201280000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the lift gate would not remain open. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.
06/13/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the lift gate would not remain open. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. kmj
06/13/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the her lift gate failed. the contact stated that she opened the lift gate and let it go up in the air but it would not stay up. the contact took her vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was not included in recall, nhtsa campaign id number: 08v244000 component: structure:body:hatchback/liftgate. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. ap
06/15/2012562831
 While opening front, left, drivers door noticed loud popping noise and the door did not open smoothly. upon closer inspection found that the bottom weld of the door check had separated, due to poor quality weld. please refer to toyota technical service bulletin nv003-07. brought this problem to toyota service department attention and they informed me they would not fix and there was nothing else they could do. *tr
06/15/201256283
 While opening front, left, drivers door noticed loud popping noise and the door did not open smoothly. upon closer inspection found that the bottom weld of the door check had separated, due to poor quality weld. please refer to toyota technical service bulletin nv003-07. brought this problem to toyota service department attention and they informed me they would not fix and there was nothing else they could do.
08/01/2008260001
 Passenger sliding door would not open to let passengers escape from the vehicle. -- several time in last 4 years. *tr
08/01/200826000
 Passenger sliding door would not open to let passengers escape from the vehicle. -- several time in last 4 years.
06/02/2012
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the struts failed. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: (structure: body: hatchback/lift gate) on september 17, 2008. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the repair would not be covered again. the contact wanted to state that the recall repair failed within three years. the failure mileage was unavailable.
06/02/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the struts failed. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: (structure: body: hatchback/lift gate) on september 17, 2008. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the repair would not be covered again. the contact wanted to state that the recall repair failed within three years. the failure mileage was unavailable. kmj
06/02/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that they had nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure: body: hatchback/lift gate) performed on the vehicle 9/17/2008 for the struts on the vehicle and the repair failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the repair will not be performed again. the contact wanted to inform nhtsa that the repair failed within three years. the current mileage was 52,333.rl
03/17/2012155000
 We were stopped when we tried to open the passenger sliding electrical door. it opened about 8 inches and then it would not open or close. no matter how hard we tried we could not get the door to open or close. even the manual override would not work. we were out of town and my husband had to sit by the door as we drove home 40 miles. the toyota service was not open and we had no way to get our family 0f 7 home or anywhere. it was a very dangerous situation,
02/22/201221000
 Sienna 200-2006 has three major problems: 1) the door check mount cracks (so as for the welded parts inside the door to crack from each other by itself). 2) from time to time the airbag light keep blinking, and upon investigation, there is a problem with the airbag socket that can disconnect anytime upon changing the position of the driver seat. 3) the paint of the body fades fast (as for a 6 years old garage kept car the paint to fade, is something unique).
01/17/201250000
 I'm owners toyota sienna 2006 until now i have a problem right side sliding door it do not work the door can't open or close so i would like to know do we have to recall services or not thank you andy le
12/27/201147000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that both the front driver side door and the driver side sliding doors were faulty. the sliding door was unable to be fully closed and when the contact attempted to reopen the door, it remained stuck. the dealer advised the contact that the door latch was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 47,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
12/27/201147000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that both the front driver side door and the left driver side sliding doors were faulty. the sliding door was unable to fully close and when she attempted to reopen that door it remained stuck. the dealer advised the contact that the door latch was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, despite the low mileage. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 47,000. the vin was unavailable. bw
10/18/201150000
 My toyota sienna 2006 started to have noise when opening and closing the driver side front door. it appears the weld door frame is broken. the noisy sound becomes louder and louder after two months the issue started initially. i am afraid this will be a safety problem when my kids are near the door during closing or opening the door.
08/15/201191200
 The cable supporting the automatic right side passenger door on my 2006 toyota siena snapped while trying to open door using the automatic button over the driver seating area, nearly striking my child as he waited to get in from the outside, at this time, the door is permanently shut and cannot be opened automatically or manually. this can be a serious issue if someone sitting in the right side of the automobile needs to exit quickly for an emergency. the cost to fix this serious issue is beyond what i can afford.
06/01/201155520
 The power door fails and will not close automatically. it seems to get lodged and subsequently stuck open. the power motor tries to move it but fails and stays open. you have to lift and assist to get the automatic feature to engage.
08/15/201191200
 The cable supporting the automatic right side passenger door on my 2006 toyota siena snapped while trying to open door using the automatic button over the driver seating area, nearly striking my child as he waited to get in from the outside, at this time, the door is permanently shut and cannot be opened automatically or manually. this can be a serious issue if someone sitting in the right side of the automobile needs to exit quickly for an emergency. the cost to fix this serious issue is beyond what i can afford.
06/01/201155520
 The power door fails and will not close automatically. it seems to get lodged and subsequently stuck open. the power motor tries to move it but fails and stays open. you have to lift and assist to get the automatic feature to engage.
10/19/20110
 The automatic sliding door has never worked properly after multiple visits to multiple dealers. now it has failed entirely and the dealer charged $100 simply to close the door, which is currently completely inoperable, including manually.
08/15/201191200
 The cable supporting the automatic right side passenger door on my 2006 toyota siena snapped while trying to open door using the automatic button over the driver seating area, nearly striking my child as he waited to get in from the outside, at this time, the door is permanently shut and cannot be opened automatically or manually. this can be a serious issue if someone sitting in the right side of the automobile needs to exit quickly for an emergency. the cost to fix this serious issue is beyond what i can afford.
06/01/201155520
 The power door fails and will not close automatically. it seems to get lodged and subsequently stuck open. the power motor tries to move it but fails and stays open. you have to lift and assist to get the automatic feature to engage.
10/19/20110
 The automatic sliding door has never worked properly after multiple visits to multiple dealers. now it has failed entirely and the dealer charged $100 simply to close the door, which is currently completely inoperable, including manually.
06/01/201155520
 The power door fails and will not close automatically. it seems to get lodged and subsequently stuck open. the power motor tries to move it but fails and stays open. you have to lift and assist to get the automatic feature to engage.
10/19/20110
 The automatic sliding door has never worked properly after multiple visits to multiple dealers. now it has failed entirely and the dealer charged $100 simply to close the door, which is currently completely inoperable, including manually.
10/01/2011
 The passenger side door (automatic) does not close. it will attempt to close itself but will stop just before closing. the door will pause for 1-2 seconds and then re-open and stay in the open position. multiple attempts have the same effect. disconnecting the battery does not resolve the problem.
09/30/201173000
 The power sliding door on the passenger side will not open (electronically or manually), and there is a broken steel cable extending from the back of that door toward the back of the rear passenger window. the dealer can't even open it. this a huge safety issue for us, and we may be forced to pay >$3,000 just to be able to open our door. suppose there was an accident and the car was on the other side...we'd have a very tough time getting the kids out. this should be recalled.
09/10/201175000
 Both of my manual sliding doors on this vehicle will not open from either the inside or outside. i went to toyota of newburgh ny on 9/10/11 with the passenger side not opening-this has been an ongoing problem for years. they denied being able to fix it on a goodwill policy despite the chronic problems. by the time i returned home from the dealership, the driver's side sliding door no longer opens. now i have to transport 6 children in my van and both sliding doors won't open. they have to enter/exit from the front seat/rear hatch-major safety issue. the dealership wants $650 per door to fix the problem-$ i don't have. i am furious and frustrated-will never buy toyota again-we didn't opt for the electric door so that we would avoid door problems-now what?
08/26/201172000
 Sliding door won't close on toyota sienna minivan. the dealer claims that this is not covered under the platinum extended warranty, but also states that if it is not fixed, the door will eventually fall off.
06/15/201163000
 Automatic sliding door does not fully latch closed and often pops open. door does not operate with any buttons, only a manual pull part way. door does not always latch open and starts to close on child when they are half way in.
05/03/201198000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated the vehicle was parked and when the rear liftgate exterior door handle was engaged the automatic door abruptly closed on the hand of a passenger, causing minor injuries. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the automatic door was reprogrammed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure was approximately 98,000.
05/03/201198000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna xle. while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the rear liftgate exterior door handle was engaged and the automatic door abruptly closed on the right hand of a child which caused minor injury to the fingers. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the automatic door was reprogrammed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. js
02/21/201144000
 Driver side door popping noise. toyota lknows it has a problem with spot welds and extended the warranty to 5 years or 100000 miles. my problem started two months late so they will do nothing about it.
10/14/201063890
 2006 toyota sienna le: on 10/14/10 our passenger-side power door stopped functioning. when trying to close the power door, it made an unusual sound, jammed at the half-way point & returned to open position. with considerable force, the door was closed manually in order to make the 30 mile drive to our toyota dealer. with a 4-yr-old in the back seat. it was a very unsettling situation not knowing what the problem was or if the door was properly closed. we learned that the door motor was
03/01/201060000
 Our 2006 toyota sienna had one of the automatic sliding door cables snap at approximately 60,000 miles. we contacted toyota, however at this time it is not a concern of theirs. with the cable broken it makes the door extremely heavy as long as you have the auto-slide on. i feel it is way to dangerous for my 2 or 5 yr old to use ths door! we purchased this vehicle for $35,000+ with the sliding doors being one of its highest selling points in our eyes. we are highly disappointed in toyota's repair cost of over $1,500, but most of all their lack of concern for safety as most minivan owners have small children!
12/12/201051000
 Have 2006 toyota sienna with driver's side power sliding door not closing intermittently. took to toyota dealer for repair was told door hinge and bushing failed and needs replacement. have extended warranty but hinge not covered. apparently this is a fairly common problem with toyota sienna.
07/10/200980000
 2006 toyota sienna passenger power sliding door will not work. drivers side manual sliding door works intermittently.
10/01/201047000
 I have a 2006 toyota sienna with 47,000 miles. my passenger side sliding door has a worn center hinge to where the paint is now damaged on the quarter panel where it scrapes. there was a service bulletin on this same problem. there is no way a door hinge should wear out that quickly. there a many complaints of the same problem all over the web. we need toyota to step up and fix this problem.
08/20/200636170
 2006 toyota sienna seems to have an issue with driver side front door starting to deteriorate resulting in a popping sound coming out around the hinge in the middle while opening and closing the door. this seems to be a common issue and toyota seems to think this is due to corrosion or crack in the frame that holds the door. our concern is that if the popping sound can start occurring due to normal wear and tear use, this could result in bigger problem over time like excessive corrosion or crack could hinder the door unusable. the remedy that we have researched online seems to be replacing a door and making a hole on the inside edge of the door to allow the hinge to slide in and out more freely. this needs to be investigated and addressed appropriately. toyota has a tsb out for this but no recall. this should be a recall as unusable driver side door could be a major safety issue.
03/23/2007
 Toyota is aware of a manufacturing defect in its doors where bad welding was performed at time of manufacturing. this effects most '04 - '08 models. toyota refuses to issue a recall and attempts to make customers pay for the repair. cost can run up to $2,000.00.
01/10/20101
 We have a 2006 toyota sienna with dual automatic sliding doors. about 6 months ago, the passenger side door would scrap, and needed to be closed manually. we took it into the dealer, as it was scratching the paint, it cost us almost $800 to replace the hinge. this week the otherside is starting to do the same thing. i have checked other sources and have found that this is a systemic problem with these models and that it clearly presents a danger to passengers including children who are often passengers in minivans. the problem itself appears to be caused by poor design. toyota has had other recall problems with it's door designs and this appears to be another one. *tr
01/03/2010880001
 Left side power sliding door stuck in 3/4 open position, during foul weather. unable to close manually. noticed slack cable on front side of center hinge and stripped cable from rear of hinge. also, metal pieces have fallen out of hinge track from upper door rail (below window). unable to drive safely (obvious), with door open. now vehicle extremely wet inside. covered van with plastic. checked internet for other occurrences besides those listed in the complaint log this website. too numerous to count since 2004. why can't this be fixed. vehicle still in extended warranty period but this is not covered? *tr
11/10/2009570001
 Right-side power sliding door is beginning to fail. there are there hinges that support the door. two are located at the front of the door (one at the top and one at the bottom). the third hinge is located at the rear of the door (in the center). it is the center hinge which is failing. the hinge is sagging, and scraping the rear body panel (under the rear quarter window). given the failure of the hinge, proper clearances are not maintained, and the door scrapes the front edge of that body panel. it also catches on the door frame (body frame) when opening and closing. this is a well-documented problem with these vans and toyota refuses to acknowledge any fault. eventually this door will cease to function. others have had it fail in the open position, while others have had it fail in the closed position. there have been recorded incidents of this failure causing strain on the cable that controls the function of this door (leading to it fraying/snapping). other owners have experienced the rear quarter window shattering and even having the door fall off. light internet research (using the term sienna sliding door or sienna sliding door failure will help to reveal the gravity of this problem and the extent to which the consumers are feeling it. average cost for repair is in excess of $1500.00. please force a recall. make toyota own up to this issue and its resolution. *tr
12/12/2009365001
 Found below on the web and we have the same issue. we purchase the extended warranty so they will replace the motor-cable assembly but not the central hinge. they said that we have to pay for it at $300.00+. ******************************************************************************** 2006 sienna slide doors is the center hinge wears out and that's when the cables break. there is a tsb (el004-04) that addresses this. we replace the hinge/motor-cable assy/and a bracket. *********************************************************************** now just waiting for the other door to break. we found numerous issues with cold weather. we just had snow and a cold spell in rocklin, ca (sacramento,ca)this past week which we rarely get snow. the folks at toyota said this a know problem but there is nothing they can do. the hinge is part of the van which holds the sliding door in place and if it fails the sliding door has a good chance of completely off while driving. this could cause someone getting killed. i guess we have to wait until that happens, before anything is done. we purchased a 2006 toyota sienna sept 2006 and purchased with extended warranty. *tr
08/16/2009890001
 Toyota sienna rollover accident at low speed (35 mph) resulting in roof and driver side structural failure and fatal crushing injury to driver. *tr
09/06/2009550001
 Our sliding door stopped working about a year ago. this morning, despite the electric doors being turned off, while my husband was driving with all 4 of our babies the door opened and got stuck. my husband can't open or close the door. *tr
05/01/20081
 2006 toyota sienna - excessive paint chipping and rust. vehicle has been taken to two toyota dealerships for excessive rust caused by paint chipping. both dealers claim that stones on roadway are the cause. rusting began to appear in the rear quarter panel area; directly behind both passenger doors. toyota placed two clear plastic strips in both these areas (factory installed). the clear plastic strips have done nothing to prevent to chipping and rust. in fact the rust has appeared under the clear plastic strips. paint has also begun on the right passenger sliding door. toyota corporation was contacted concerning this problem. toyota's answer was that is was not their problem. the rusting is now 1/4 of the way up the frame of the van on both sides. every chip in the paint rusts, regardless of size. this vehicle was bought new. the wheels were replaced in 2008 by toyota, as a result in a defect in the metal which caused the paint on the wheels to bubble and chip away. *tr
07/12/2009906521
 Drivers side door pops when opening and the door stop/ strut device has loosened where it is welded to the door allowing the door to move more freely. i have not yet sought to repair the problem but have read where this has been a problem for other owners. tsb 07017. i plan to take it to the dealership this coming week to see what they can do. *tr
04/15/2009304941
 Since purchasing our 2006 toyota sienna xle we have experienced problems with the power sliding doors - a grinding and/or rattling sound as well as jerky operation (as opposed to opening and closing smoothly). the dealership greased the cables and track which seemed to eliminate the sounds. last week the door stopped opening all the way - it would open about a quarter of the way and then automatically close on its own. this problem occurred whether the door was operated with the key fob remote or the interior button. i checked the track and there were no obstructions. we took the car to the dealership where it was purchased and although they could replicate the problem only once (naturally) they replaced the power door motor and clutch assembly under warranty (we are within the warranty period). important to note is that the reason they replaced the motor and clutch assembly is because we had brought the vehicle in complaining of the door operating poorly in the past. had we not had problems previously and brought them to the attention of the dealership i suspect they would have claimed there were no problems with the operation of the door. therefore, i strongly recommend that anyone having issues with their power sliding doors report their problems to the dealership and document their problems/complaints with the dealership. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
11/26/2012990001
 Started getting the drive side front door pop noise. door assemble is not welded properly or louse or design is not correct to last this door welding life of vehicle. as i now from other vehicles door assemble should last life of vehicle and there should be no problem. there was recalled on this door noise when i was received the recall letter from toyota, i showed this recall letter to toyota service center time of regular service to manager and he mentions that there is no need to repair this time. now toyota customer is not honoring this repair. giving me the reason you are out of warranty. this type of structural body problem should be life of vehicle. as customer and safety i do not fill safe driving this vehicle since i purchased this vehicle, there are so many issues, repairs, and recall. vehicle detail make and year: toyota sienna ce 2006. *tr
07/17/20121280001
 Driver side sliding door would not close. tried to use car remote, interior control ... neither worked. was able to manually close it, but it was difficult to do. door is not currently operational. *tr
07/15/2012112/18/2006
 Cpsc#i270307a. 2006 toyota sienna. consumer stated that there is a serious problem with the mechanical passenger doors. stated on one occasion the rear passenger door exploded while her children were inside. *ln the consumer also stated white smoke could be seen coming from the door. the dealer stated the motor exploded and it was very common. the consumer also stated the only working door is also exhibiting problems. the consumer stated as her daughter was entering the vehicle, the door suddenly slammed shut very quickly, just missing her by seconds. *jb
05/26/2012850001
 The power door got stuck in the open position thus locking the transmission and making it impossible to move the vehicle. luckily this happened when parked in a residential neighborhood and not along an interstate or busy city road. *tr
04/22/2010680001
 We have a 2006 toyota sienna that we have had for 3 years. yesterday the passenger side automatic door jammed. i had to manually close it as far as i could. i had to drive around with it partially open. when i got home i got down under it and noticed that a piece of plastic casing that surrounds the cable(that shuts the door) was cracked open, it had split off of the cable and was wrapping all around the wheels that slide in the channel that shuts the door. there was also a larger piece of plastic that had broken off somewhere up inside the door. now the automatic door won't work at all, nor will it open or shut manually without a lot of force. i called the dealership and found out that there was not a recall on this which is surprising us because of all of the complaints online about this problem. the dealer informed me that it would cost $1200-1500 to fix the problem because the cable is combined with the motor. obviously the design is inferior and they have used cheap plastic parts in the manufacturing. i also think toyota is price gouging because their design is combined into a one unit price to fix this problem. now we are going to be forced to cut the cable that runs the automatic door, just to be able to operate the door manually. who can afford to put out that kind of money for a door motor? my vehicle only has 68,000 miles on it. please help us. help the little guy. toyota has already given out extended warranty/recalls on this vehicle for the two front doors - popping. and the rear hatch struts. i think this problem should be added to this list. toyota needs to be held responsible for this poor workmanship. thank you for your consideration. *tr
04/14/201060000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the sliding door would not close so she had to get in the back of the vehicle, force it closed and lock it from the inside to keep it closed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who suggested that the door be removed and the motor be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 60,500.
10/24/2005101
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the driver stated that while driving 10 mph in an attempt to increase speed, the vehicle began to hesitate and surge. the dealer stated that there was nothing they could do to assist him since the failure was electrical which was also a normal function of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 75,000. the consumer stated when slowing down between 5- 10 mph and then speeding back up again, the van would hesitate and then surge forward to the point of jerking the consumers neck. the vehicle would slow down once the accelerator was released. also, the drivers side door was exhibiting a popping/scrapping noise when it was being opened or closed. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed there was a recall regarding the thinness of metal which allowed the cracking of the metal where the door stop was attached to the door. updated 04/21/10
01/07/2010274421
 I have a 2006 sienna and have a few complaints. as i have learned from reading some other complaints i know i am not the only one who has experienced a hesitation upon acceleration with the car from day 1 (january 2006 when the car was purchased). i have been told by the toyota dealer nothing is wrong. recently, on a very cold day i noticed the steering wheel was extremely stiff and hard to move- almost like not having powering steering. the most important reason why i am filing this is because i too have started to have a problem with the right side passenger sliding door. it started to malfunction in january of this year (2010)- one month ago. first the door wouldn't open. it would pop to release but not really open . you could not move the door to fully open it or then close it. after a while you could then manually open the door. this happened several times but would sporadically work. toyota replaced the motor- we have platinum warranty. then a few weeks later it started to malfunction again. i took it back and they adjusted the door. almost immediately started to malfunction again and is worse than before-inoperable most of the time. i've been told that the whole door is out of alignment and the body shop has to adjust the door i don't know how this could happen and toyota doesn't seem to have an answer. door is still not fixed- i have to bring it back, but another person i think is on the right track with the hinge failing and that is probably why the door is not aligned. aside from the inconvenience a door failure is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed asap! *tr
06/01/2009380001
 Hello, this is my second complaint about a 2006 sienna that i purchased. there seems to be a problem with the air bag light going on and off. when this happened earlier, i immediately took it to the dealer to get it fixed. now, it has come on again and just recently it turned off. i don't know if this is normal, but i would like to know what else can i do so that my family will be secured in case of an accident. also, the automatic slide door on the right that came equipped with it is not working properly. this happened about a 6-7 months ago. this door used to make a beep noise to let us know the door was not shut, and now when we close it, it acts like it is going to close but it opens. in other words, it does not shut unless you force it to shut which is dangerous to my youngest child. *tr
01/02/2010510001
 The motorized sliding door on the sienna 2006 stopping working at 51,000 miles. *tr
01/14/201051167
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna which was purchased in august 2006. she stated that the driver's side sliding door would malfunctioned unexpectedly. the dealer stated that they did not have an explanation for the failure or what caused it to occur. the estimated repair cost was over $1200 at the owner's expense. there were no recalls. the contact was concerned with the safety of her small children in the rear of the vehicle since the door could potentially open on its own. no repairs were made to date. the current and failure mileages were under 51,167.
01/13/2010447801
 Just discovered today ( 01-13-10 ) on my 2006 toyota sienna le the automatic sliding door at the passenger rear stopped working. it would not respond to the fob and the buttons inside the vehicle. not sure exactly what the cause is but, according to other reports online, this seems to be an inherent problem with this vehicle. i am taking this opportunity to register my complaint with this product. *tr
06/15/2009380001
 A side power sliding door on our toyota sienna started occasionally malfunctioning a while ago, initially simply making strange noises while opening and closing. three months after the expiration of our warranty, the problem started getting worse, with the door requiring physical assistance to complete opening or closing. finally, the door simply got stuck shut. we, or the dealership, are unable to open the door at all. first, this is hampering the repairing of the door, as the dealership claims they have to rip the door out to fix the problem, therefore requiring the purchase of a new door in addition to all the other repair and installation costs. this is prohibitively expensive to us at the moment, and our children and we thus have to ride in a minivan where a door can
12/15/2009340001
 I have a 2006 toyota sienna with an automatic sliding door. the car is 6 months out of warranty. recently, i drove my children somewhere and the door would not close and became completely inoperable. i took the car to a local dealer and toyota motor corp would no take responsibility to have it fixed. i checked other sources and have found that this is a systemic problem with these models and that it clearly presents a danger to passengers including children who are often passengers in minivans. the problem itself appears to be caused by poor design. toyota has had other recall problems with it's door designs and this appears to be another one. *tr
09/01/20091
 Rear passenger sliding door will not lock..remains unlocked and ajar in both manual and power setting. door has large scratch on side. door worked fine for three months after scratch then stopped working. took van to advantage toyota in lynnbrook ny who blamed lock problem on door scratch and will not fix under extended warranty. *tr
12/08/2009600001
 My 2006 toyota sienna, of which i am the original owner, has a passenger side rear sliding door. without warning the door refused to close. the cable had popped out and the door will not close. we cannot drive the car because it is a safety hazard to drive with an open door. we have to have the car towed to a repair place and then pay for whatever the repair would be. we cannot afford to do this. apparently this is a common problem which the dealer should cover as it is a safety hazard. *tr
10/17/2009556231
 I have a 2006 toyota sienna minivan. the latch on the driver's side passenger sliding door failed to keep the door secured when driving down the road. the door would become unlatched and open slightly in transit. i took the car to the dealer and they informed me that the latch would have to be replaced. i talked to the service manager who told me that there was nothing he could do about it nor was it covered by any recall or warranty. i tried to have the regional parts manager call me, however, he would not return my call. this a major safety issue for toyota, but they did not want to hear about it nor do anything about it. what really bothers me is that this door gets used when the grandchildren are traveling with us. i find it very upsetting that this door unlatches by itself without any prior warning. *tr
12/03/2009480001
 Power slider door failed on 2006 sienna van. will not close. *tr
08/19/20091
 The rear power sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna wagon shut on my child's thumb even though it supposedly has a mechanism to prevent it from trapping body parts. *tr
08/14/2009410001
 Automatic slide doors and back door won't open in auto. *tr
05/26/20091
 The manual sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna sticks because of a latch problem. it can cause the door to either not shut, or not open. this is a serious concern, i couldn't imagine not being able to get my child out of a burning car. toyota really needs to fix this, there are hundreds of sienna owners with the same issue. it sounds like this could lead to a negligence lawsuit. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0eb3fd/289. *tr
02/27/2009560001
 I own a toyota sienna 06. the automatic sliding door will not shut. they tell me it will be over 1200.00 dollars to fix it. if i want it converted to a manual door then it will cost 600.00 dollars or more. why did i pay for automatic doors if they are going to break in less then 4 years? please make them recall the door motor and make them fix this problem. *tr
08/08/20081
 Sliding door stopped working cannot open. *tr
12/01/2008183711
 I always use the keyfob to open the passenger side power sliding door. first thing this morning on my way to drop my son off at daycare, the sliding door opened just fine but was a little sluggish in closing. i had to make a stop at cvs to buy some cold medication and the sliding door jammed the next time i tried it. no amount of pushing the keyfob or in-vehicle buttons would cause the door to open/ close fully. the door was permanently jammed with an opening about 4-5 inches wide. fortunately, the cvs is very close to the daycare and i asked for help moving his stuff while i carried him in. i could not risk driving around with the door open no matter what the distance because of the safety issues. i promptly dropped the car off at the dealership. the 2 mile drive to the dealership with the door ajar and the alarm beeping the whole time couldn't have felt longer. i've yet to hear back from them, but i did some online research and it sounds like the sliding door motor has failed. i am very concerned by the frequency that this problem occurs. i am shocked that there has been no recall due to the inherent danger this defect could pose for passengers. *tr
09/01/2008456061
 Right side sliding door cable snapped so that automatic door no longer slides. motor continues to function but cable looks rusted. car has 45,000 miles but is under three years old. *tr
12/06/2005400111/14/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the rear doors of the vehicle do not close properly. to close the doors it required excessive force, and they leak when it rains. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for inspection. after eight days, the dealer was still unable to correct the problem. updated 03/17/06. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
11/23/200731314111/25/2005
 Brand new bought toyota sienna 06 with 31k miles the doors started making noise. i read up on this on some websites and it appears that there is poor welding / bad deigns on toyota sienna doors. *tr
04/10/200718600110/11/2005
 Was out shopping, went to open the rear door when i realized the struts were not lifting the door. i inspected the struts ,and realized they had exploded and were leaking. no failures of the rear door previously; door was working properly the day before this incident. have an appointment with toyota dealership to correct the problem. cannot use the back portion of the minivan to store items since door was not functional. i am glad the door did not fail when it was opened and someone was underneath, especially one of our kids. i have read on the internet that this has happened with other toyota siennas.*ak
03/03/200724000103/01/2006
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna minivan. while trying to get into the vehicle the driver's side door squeaked. the contact attempted to oil the doors and they continued to squeak. the failure mileage was 24000. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new door due the separation in the door welding. the dealer informed the contact that it would take one week to install the door. also, the contact was upset that after painting the door it will not match. the current mileage was 25,000.*ak update 4/9 *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
01/01/20131050002
 The rear lift gate will not stay open causing potential for injury. there was a safety recall in 2008 and the rear hatch struts had a design flaw and they were replaced. this is a second failure of these struts. a small child can easily be crushed under the hatch if it comes down without warning. *tr
04/18/20071
 Power rear door on 2006 toyota sienna xle will not stay open. door automatically closes and does not auto-reverse easily with obstruction. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04/21/2008270901
 Both gas struts that support rear lift gate (manual) on back of minivan failed and the lift gate is no longer supported by struts. gate is very heavy, and is difficult to open. and it does not stay open, making access to the truck impossible without second person their to hold up the heavy gate. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
10/20/200978000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the gas struts were losing power and the rear liftgate would not only lift 1/4 to the its highest position. recall 08v244000 was related to the failure in september 2008 and it was repaired according to the dealer; however, she noticed the failure in october 2009. a second dealer confirmed that the recall remedy was performed in 2008, she had to repair the vehicle at her expense. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. the current mileage was 89,903. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
09/08/2008750001
 Liftgate shocks failure. *tr
02/09/200750
 2006 toyota sienna purchased may 2006. 3-4 months ago, the back lift started malfunctioning. automatically opens but closes without provocation sometimes hitting person loading the trunk. laurel toyota md repair did not find problem with the lift, but problem persists and happened today 2/9/2007. *nm
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
08/20/200636170
 2006 toyota sienna seems to have an issue with driver side front door starting to deteriorate resulting in a popping sound coming out around the hinge in the middle while opening and closing the door. this seems to be a common issue and toyota seems to think this is due to corrosion or crack in the frame that holds the door. our concern is that if the popping sound can start occurring due to normal wear and tear use, this could result in bigger problem over time like excessive corrosion or crack could hinder the door unusable. the remedy that we have researched online seems to be replacing a door and making a hole on the inside edge of the door to allow the hinge to slide in and out more freely. this needs to be investigated and addressed appropriately. toyota has a tsb out for this but no recall. this should be a recall as unusable driver side door could be a major safety issue.
02/16/2010800001
 Description of problem: 2006 toyota sienna sliding door on driver's side won't close. events leading up to problem: drove vehicle about 25 miles from home, opened sliding door for child to exit vehicle, door would not close after that. front latch can be secured with great force, however the rear latch will not engage. door remains open and is a very serious safety risk as the front latch security/reliability is insufficient. sliding door could open without warning while driving 70 mph. lights in van stay on, presenting another risk at night because vision is inhibited greatly by interior lighting. had to drive home without door fully closed at night. this lack of visibility nearly resulted in several accidents. problem stems from the mechanism that grabs the metal loop that is connected to the rear door frame. the c shaped latch is covered with a plastic coating which when worn or damaged allows moisture in and the metal clamp swells up and binds the latch. no amount of lubrication will help. toyota made a big mistake by plastic coating a metal that would rust and swell up the outer coating from the inside making the latch not function properly. this is a serious design defect. there may be other design flaws contributing to the malfunction of this critical mechanism. *tr
03/26/200746151
 2006 toyota sienna two potential safety failures: (1) the drivers side sliding door when opening will slide into the gas fuel door while another person is fueling the vehicle. there is no stop that prevents the door from striking the gas door when a person is exiting the vehicle. when this happened, the fueling nozzle was jarred loose and fuel was splashed on the vehicle. also, the fuel message stayed on following this event on the dashboard. (2) driver's side and passenger's side front door power locks both failed(driver's side at 37,000miles & the passenger's side at 58,000 miles.) this may or may not become a safety failure; however, if the doors are not locked manually, the lack of locked doors could prove to be dangerous when the car is moving. *tr
07/25/2008473851
 Our 2006 toyota sienna's right power sliding passenger door suddenly failed. there was no prior warning. mileage was 47,385. we were outside of the warranty period. the motor simply gave out. the door had to be replaced so that the van could be drivable. we took it to nalley automotive , 11130 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076. the dealer replaced the right side power sliding door control motor. cost of repair was $1914.39. *tr
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
01/11/2006701
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while standing at the rear of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame leaned to the left. she stated that the vehicle was not level and posed a huge safety hazard. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle did not have to be level and pointed out the shocks. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 2,200 and failure mileage was 70.

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