2006 TOYOTA Sienna

THE PASS. SIDE REAR ELECTRIC DOOR STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS COMMON FOR THAT TO HAPPEN IN THE SIENNA\'S. DEALER REFUSED TO COVER THE DOOR AND SAID IT WOULD COST $2K TO FIX, WITH NO GAURANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT COME BACK.

MY DASHBOARD HAS MELTED..I THOUGT IT WAS JUST TOUGH LUCK..BUT I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA TELLING ME THEY WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON MY DASHBOARD IF IT QUALIFIED FOR THE DASH BY A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER .. THE LOACAL DEALER I TOOK IT TO SAID THAT I DID QUALIFY FOR A NEW DASH,BUT THAT THEY HAD BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR ALMOST A YEAR…WHAT\'S UP WITH THIS..CAN\'T SELL OR TRADE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF CONDITION OF DASHBOARD.. I HAVE HAD TO PUT A SEALER ON THE AFFECTED AREAS TO KEEP THE STYROFOAM FROM THE EXPOSED DASHBOARD FROM SPREADING ALL OVER THE CAR..

HELP..IT\'S TIME TO TRADE OR SELL AND I CAN\'T DO IT UNTIL THE DASHBOARD IS REPLACED

On the morning of Friday, October 17, 2014 at approximately 8:20a.m., I was driving my 2006 Toyota Sienna mini-van, and while I was waiting at a stop light with my foot on the brake, the van experienced a sudden, unintended, hard acceleration. The engine revved and the van surged forward, despite my full force on the brake pedal. I swerved to avoid the car in front of me, but clipped her bumper (hard!) before the van responded to my force on the brake pedal. The floor mats were firmly in place, so that was not the cause. I have been driving the car for 8-1/2 years, so clearly I know the difference between the accelerator and the brake. And, as I mentioned, I was stopped at a traffic light and had been sitting there for many seconds before the car took off on its own. Toyota is refusing to take responsibility, despite EDR evidence indicating that my car malfunctioned.

The vinyl-covered dash board started to crack some years ago. At first, I did not notice it until it got worse and worse. Recently, I brought it to Toyota to find out what caused it. The mechanic said ‘he had never seen this happen before.’ He said it was out of guarantee. Also, he gave me a written estimate of $2700. to repair it.

My car is garaged, windows never closed entirely in the garage, and I have 22,000 total miles driven.

Cable which runs power door broke. Obviously frayed. Have not been able to afford repair. We have had several Toyotas over the years. They have been extremely reliable. The engine on the Sienna has been typical Toyota quality, but the doors…. oh my. The first repair was covered by a near recall extended warranty but not this one. It’s disappointing to me because that was really my only reason for paying the extra for the LE and I used it all the time. I was seriously shocked that it broke in the first place and then to find out it’s a $1500-2000 repair. Whoa. That’s depressing.

Suspension cracked in half.

In 2008, the airbag dash light on our 2006 Toyota Sienna began blinking. We took our van to the dealer, who advised that the driver seat sensor was bad. After several repair attempts, the dealer replaced the entire driver seat, but the light continued to blink. After an extensive wait, the entire wiring harness was replaced and the light no longer blinked. In all we were without our van for nearly 3 months, awaiting parts. Because of the safety concern (airbag not deploying or deploying when it shouldn’t) and because the van was under warranty, the dealer provided a loaner van while we awaited parts. On November 4, 2008, the van struck a deer and the driver’s airbag deployed. Following airbag replacement and other insurance-covered repairs, the airbag dash light again began blinking. Dealer advised that the passenger seat sensor was defective and a replacement part ordered; we were advised the part would be available January 4, 2011. Toyota advised that, as van is no longer under warranty, no loaner vehicle is available. On January 4, we were advised that the problem is the wiring harness, which will not be available before February 9, 2011. Toyota has offered $35/ day toward rental vehicle. Once again this will be a 3-month out-of-service situation for a safety issue. There are many reports of 2006 Toyota Sienna airbag indicator/sensor/wiring harness problems reported on the Internet. We believe this is a serious safety issue that Toyota has avoided addressing as a system/recall issue, corporate behavior consistent with earlier accelerator safety issues on its vehicles.

I purchased a New 2006 Toyota Sienna. In the first 33,000 miles I had three incidents where the airbag lights come on. Each time I took to dealership to inspect, they claim to reset the airbags and it wasn’t a problem. They said it was just a loose connection and something may have rolled under the driver’s seat and may have hit a processing unit for the airbags causing the light to come on. With this explanation I thought it was a simple problem to fix and they never informed me that it would affect airbag deployment. So in each incident I delayed going to the dealership by thousands of miles, and only until my vehicle require other services would I request that they also check my airbag lights/system. Now at 86,000 miles and out of warranty my airbag lights have been on for 10,000 miles. My vehicle requires its 90,000 mile maintenance and so I ask them to check the airbag lights again. They return, informing me that I need new airbags and a wire harness assembly which is to cost $4000 to repair. I have complained about it to Erica Bryan at Toyota’s Customer Center (case#1012230983) who informed me that their Regional office has offered to pay for half of the airbag replacement. I find this unacceptable. Had I been informed correctly of the serious effect of my airbag lights going off and the possibility of it malfunctioning or not deploying I certainly would of escalated my actions with Toyota early on when it was still under warranty. Possibly even evoking the Maryland Lemon law. I do not have the money ($2000, 50% of cost) to replace the airbag units at this time, so I am now forced to drive my vehicle without working airbags.

Windshield has optical distortion causing eyestrain, watery eyes, headaches, nausia, dissyness. Toyota says “all Siennas are like this” so they won’t replace the windshield.

Tire went completely flat. No direct tire pressure sensor, so the light did not go on until the tire was completely blown out. Service guy showed me the tire, it was completely ripped on the inside of the front tire. Less than a month and a half later, the other 3 tires were having the same damage and needed to be replaced as well. We have had the car for only 24 months.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes regarding toyota alloy wheel corrosion. *tgw the consumer stated within the first three months of owning the vehicle, he noticed bubbling on the alloy rims, as if they were rusting from the inside out. *jb

2006 toyota sienna concern *gr the consumer stated the vehicle seemed to travel extremely fast even though she was driving between 60-65 mph.

S10 appropriate handling re toyota vehicles recall problem, owner of a 2006 toyota sienna xle mininvan experienced vehicle shaking due to tires run-flat. *tgw the consumer was informed the that the rim was bent which was replaced for $300.00, however the shaking continued. the consumer went back to the dealer and was told the tires were not right; instead of having a tire size of 215/65/r16, the consumer had a tire size of 215/60/r16 on the vehicle. the tires were then replaced. the consumer stated the tires then started loosing pressure after driving a from a long trip. the consumer stated a reputable organization sold him the wrong size tires. the consumer stated once he had the correct size tires installed on the vehicle, the shaking stopped.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer manufacturer defect with fuel tank design. *tgw the vehicle was modified for handicap use. the dealer made a change to the gas tank. however, another dealer stated the warranty had been voided. the dealer that made the modifications, stated the warranty should not have been voided. the consumer stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle it would stall out when coming to a stop. none of the toyota dealerships could find the problem until recently. the vehicle also kicked back fuel when the consumer tried to fuel an almost empty tank. the after market fuel tank was not designed properly with the evap canister, which would cause the canister to fill fuel and purge solenoid to fail. it may also account for a vapor lock that caused the car not to fuel. *jb

Ltr fm (ca) re defective modified gas tank design for a 2006 toyota sienna van by freedom motors of battle creek, mi. *tgw the vehicle was modified for handicap use. the dealer made a change to the gas tank. however, another dealer stated the warranty had been voided. the dealer that made the modifications, stated the warranty should not have been voided. the consumer stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle it would stall out when coming to a stop. none of the toyota dealerships could find the problem until recently. the vehicle also kicked back fuel when the consumer tried to fuel an almost empty tank. the after market fuel tank was not designed properly with the evap canister, which would cause the canister to fill fuel and purge solenoid to fail. it may also account for a vapor lock that caused the car not to fuel. *jb

Air bag light began flashing in my van. checked manual and was advised to take immediately to dealer for service. dealership pulled a b0111 code from the van. we were advised it would be approx $4700 for replacing the sensor in the passenger seat air bag and wiring harness. neither item is covered under warranty and i was recommended by the dealership to contact my private insurance company to cover the item. private insurance will not cover the issue due to no damage to the vehicle. our van has 56000 miles and has never been in an accident (thank goodness) or been damaged due to flood, fire, or anything else. my wife was also told of a tsb by the dealer out on air bags for toyota, but our sienna did not meet the classification of the tsb. after researching the problem we were told the high costs were due to extensive labor for removing the front end of the car in order to replace the harness. obviously due to number of complaints on this issue there is a major problem with this harness. the harness seems to be failing at an alarming rate and all shortly after 50000 miles. after all the other problems toyota had with safety issues it would seem that this would be an issue they would address, but no one at toyota is giving it much attention. *kb

Air bag light has been a problem since april 19, 2006. july 2006, and august 2006 dealer had this car to repair. november 2007 light went on again, which makes my vehicle unsafe, since airbags will not deploy if needed. dealer and toyota motor corp are aware of this, and say that i drive my car to much, and ".is not covered by them. was told last repair was fixed by dealer with "garbage ties. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the passenger side air bag warning light flashed intermittently with or without a passenger in the seat. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by faulty sensor code number t01111. the sensor was repaired, but not replaced; however, the failure continued. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 45,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning lights continue to illuminate and prevent the air bags from deploying. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this failure. on the first two occurrences, the dealer reset the switch. on the most recent visit, the dealer replaced the center air bag sensor. the contact took the vehicle to the shop on may 10, 2007 for the dealer to replace the passenger side seat. the failure has been occurring since december of 2006. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 17,000.

With no warning abs will lock up and cause van to violently swerve to the right while driving. sometimes once , other times several times in a row. only lasts for a few seconds. but long enough to cause an accident. terrifying to loose complete control of your vehicle until it decides to give you control again. several trips to different toyota dealers as well no less than 5 different mechanics and no one has any idea what causes it. however the toyota dealers were all very familiar with the issue but had no idea how to fix it. this has been going on for 18 months. the internet is full of people trying to solve the same issue in 2004-2010 toyota’s in all models. please help!

Toyota sienna 2006 rear back door lift struts failed suddenly. i was visiting lake tahoe and when i was taking the lugagge off, suddenly the door came down, luckily myself and kids were away otherwise it might have fallen on either me or my kids, i reported this to toyota dealer after my trip and they say it is normal wear and tear and will cost me 450 bugs to replace the struts. my worry is it should not fall suddenly, fix it by recall if some kids come between the door then it might be very dangerous. i feel the too cold weather is the culprit. *tr

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.

Liftgate shocks failure. *tr

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

Steering rack is leaking and it is a very common problem across internet. this could cause accidents on highway. the steering makes a weird automated sound when car makes sharp turns on slow speed. i can see the leaks around the steering rack. the leak caused my bearings to fail which costed around 1000 to repair. had alignment done three times but it gets misaligned easily. the dealers would like to get at least $1200 to fix the issue. dealers know that it is a common safety issue but doesn’t take it as a recall worthy. hope nhtsa can help here.

When cornering the vans stability control activated without warning and modulates the abs brakes and beeps and becomes very unstable. my wife and i have both experienced this and fear it will cause a car accident. it is not happening all the time but makes me worry every time we drive a windy road. we had the toyota zero point calibration done, have replaced wheel bearings and done an alignment which have not changed it at all. it typically happens on curvy roads between 25 and 65 mph.

2011 @38000 miles car was diagnostic at dealer with leak power steering rack pinnon assembly, cost roughly $1400 to repair 2016 @65000 miles car was diagnostic at dealer with the same problem for the same part again, dealer want another $1400 for repairing. called toyota, customer service was nice and gave me a case number but found no solutions in toyota's database and want me to contact dealer for financial discount for repair. searched google and found many similar complaint regarding to steering issues and wonder can this be a design faults or a oem component quality for a safety concern - was warned that "lose of steering capability can cause a accident." also repeat charging customers for the same expensive assembly of 27000 miles interval should proof the case - it is either a quality or design related problem

The dashboard has melted and cracked leaving exposed styrofoam and stickiness. i had to buy a dashboard carpet protector to keep it from deteriorating further. toyota sent me a notification of an extended warranty to replace the defective dashboard, after i qualified for a dashboard via my local toyota dealer i was informed that the dashboards were on back order and that they have been waiting on these for over a year. i can not sell or trade this vehicle in its current condition.

Driving at different rates of speed: 35 mph, 55 mph , 75 mph going up a grade the breaks are applied by themselves, when going down grade or even on flat level surface of a highway traction control lights come flashing with beeps and breaks are applied by them selves. the roads are dry and on pavement.

While i was parking my toyota sienna the engine revved and the van took off like a rocket! my foot was on the brake and only the brake the entire time. i finally stopped after running uncontrollably into a building!

Rear left passenger sliding door will not open. the cables have snapped and it won't work manually. passenger can become trapped in this seat. the right hand door is working, but if these cables snap, there will be no way to enter or exit the rear seat. toyota is aware and has a "courtesy" recall, but my vehicle is "too old".

My dashboard has melted. it has left exposed styrofoam on the dash. i had to buy a vinyl sealer to keep the styrofoam from spreading all over the interior of the car. toyota recently sent me a notification of an extended warranty to replace the defective dashboard, after i qualified for a dashboard via my local toyota dealer i was informed that the dashboards were on back order and that they have been waiting on these for over a year. in the mean time , i can not sell or trade this vehicle in its current condition and i don't know if exposure to defective dashboard is affecting my health or not.. toyota do what you say you will do and replace my defective dashboard

The passenger side power auto sliding door suddenly can't close ( closed in half way then stuck ) , we must use wire tied with the b bar to secure the door. it's very shock why this door is malfunction without notice, made the passengers in dangerous situation while driving on a city street. with a warning light flash and driving slowly to back home, then have toyota dealer check the problems. toyota said the cable and motor jam together and just pass extend warranty ( 9 years or 120000 mile when which coming first ) i have pay for expensive repair ($1800.00). i would say the auto sliding door must have some method to make it close by manual to ensure customer safety.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the poor pin connector lost contact disconnect. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,200.

On august 20th, 2016 my toyota sienna 2006 experienced a failure of the anti-sway controls which resulted in sudden deceleration and severe damage to the power steering, as well as the suspension system. this incident occurred while decelerating into a turn. attached is a narrative description of the incident and the estimate provided by the servicing dealership to repair.

Failure of the rack and pinion boot causes a leak of lubricant and contamination of the rack and pinion system. since a failure of the boot can lead into not being able to control the steering, this could cause an accident on this minivan and should be recalled bytoyota in order to fix it.. i've seen many complaints online of this specific problem,

The front passenger struts corroded and the top broke off completely and was separated from the body of the vehicle . i service my car regularly at the toyota dealership in our area, and i was never told i have any problems with the struts.

The automatic sliding passenger door jammed approximately halfway open and could no longer be opened or closed. the incident occurred while the vehicle was stationary at a rest stop along i-87. i removed the door panel and observed that the protective plastic coating on the actuator cable had worn off and the bare cable appeared to have cut through one of the plastic pulleys which completely disintegrated thus jamming the door. i had to cut the cable and remove the remnants of the pulley in order to be able to manually operate the door so i could continue driving home with my family. no one was harmed as a result of the incident.

The cable that opens and closes the side sliding door has become frayed. based on my investigation, this could cause the door to be stuck either open or closed which would create a serious safety risk.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that when experiencing a flat and looking to place the spare tire on the vehicle they noticed the cable assembly for the spare tire was rusted causing the spare tire to become unable to be used. the contact informed the dealer of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no parts available for the recall. the dealer informed the contact that nhtsa was responsible for distributing the recall parts and that the nhtsa hotline should be contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect. updated 06/13/17*lj consumer stated the assembly totally rusted out that the spare tire fell off. updated 9/27/18*jb

Airbag warning light came on and is blinking for the last couple of weeks.

02/16/17 at 5:57pm, while traveling northbound on hwy 63 (likelike) before entering the wilson tunnel, a rock flew up and damaged my windshield on the passenger side. it is splintering the windshield. who do i contact to replace it?

Middle row and back row seat belts do not retract and get stuck. the rear belts get stuck and do not come out or retract. this is especially a problem with children as they think the seat belt is deployed properly when it is not. this happened this morning, but also happens a few times a month and seems to be getting worse.

Sliding doors open while vehicle is in motion. hatch back doesn't open up by electrically. heating system stays on even when turned off.stereo turns of when the heater heats up to long.my son was in side were the door opened up while we were driving on a main rd.my daughter was sitting on opposite side and sliding door popped open while on a main rd.side door started closing while getting groceries out causing brusing to my girlfriend.hatch doesn't work. electrical problems.

The air bag light flashes. toyota replaced the harness under the front passenger seat and shortly the problem came back. i had received notice that there was an issue but toyota kept the notice and now will not acknowledge therthat is an issue. toyota claims th harness is defective and will cost to fix. this should not be an issue for a vehicle that has never b en in an accident.

The airbag indicator light is flashing on the dashboard panel. nothing has changed in the operation of the vehicle.

Corrosion on oem 17' aluminum wheel rims caused air to slowly leak out between rim & tire. leaking occurred over several days while vehicle was parked or being driven. tires were re-mounted three times to correct problem. tire shop had to clean & then polish rim mating surface to remove corrosion to get tires to seat & hold air.

2006 sienna le airbag warning light keeps flashing.

The vehicle stability control (vsc) system unexpectedly engaged multiple times while driving at a safe speed on a dry, paved, winding road. this happened 10 - 15 times during a 1 hour period, usually while driving at a speed of 20 to 40 mph in a right hand curve. each time the problem happened, the brakes suddenly and automatically engaged hard, causing a near loss of control. this was accompanied by the skid indicator light blinking and a loud beeping sound. the service representative at the toyota dealership stated that a worn rack and pinion is causing the vsc system to incorrectly detect that the vehicle is in a skid, so the system is applying the brakes in an attempt to regain control. if this issue had happened at a higher speed or while being followed closely by another vehicle, i have no doubt that it would have caused an accident.

Takata recall i am filing this complaint because i have contacted toyota many times regarding the safety of the airbags in my van. the safety of my family is in question. even though a recall does not come up when i enter the vin in safercar.gov, i am told by toyota that doesn't mean my van won't be subject to a recall in the future. i need to know! my family and i are expected to play russian roulette every time we get in the van.toyota reps are playing a guessing game when they give me information about the safety of my van. they cannot tell me why my van is not being recalled. i need specifics such as who made the airbag in my van, toyota says they cannot tell me this because their lawyers have told them not to give out that info. the person who gave me this info told me they spoke to the executive management where they work and that is all they can tell me. not good enough! i would like to know why nobody will give me a definitive answer that would put my mind at ease. could it be because my van is a 2006 and takata knew of the airbag problems in 2004 but did not admit to it until 2008? can they not tell me definitively because takata tampered with info from 2004 through 2008 before they went public with problem? toyota reps tell me they are going forward with recalls as they receive info from takata and the nhtsa. i cannot trust takata with the safety of my family and for this reason i am appealing to the nhtsa to please give me permission to take my van to a certified mechanic to have the airbags removed. you will probably quote the safety statistic that my chances of being killed in an auto accident are greater without airbags than having an airbag spontaneously explode in my face. before the recall i was never fixated on getting in an accident, now i am a distracted driver worrying if my airbags are going to explode in someone's face. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The vsc suddenly activates at random while the car is in motion at various speeds. it mostly occurs on right turns while applying the brakes. it pumps the brakes and turns the wheel. it is extremely unnerving and dangerous. the dealership and a private mechanic tried several things to fix the problem, but nothing worked.

The airbag light began to blink after 145,000 miles. same as hundreds of other entries shown on this website. will be contacting toyota dealer.

Around 150,000 miles, my airbag warning light started blinking on my dash. it has turned itself off a couple of times but then came back on. there doesn't seem to be a reason for it to turn on or off.

Airbag light flashing without cause at 150,000 miles

The airbag sensor light comes on and flashes. it will shut off and turn on randomly. the wire harness under the seat becomes loose or damaged as the seats are moved and airbags are not detected. the light stays flashing and airbags are non-functional. toyota knows about this but tries to charge thousands of dollars for them to replace their faulty wires.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while attempting to change gears, the shift lever became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

In august 2016, the cable to our power sliding passenger rear door broke while on vacation. up to this point the door made a little "groaning" sound when opened but it never failed to work. after the cable broke, we were able to open the door manually for about 1 week, then the door stopped opening. after researching the internet, this is a common problem. toyota has offered a fix to vehicles 9 years or younger for specific year vehicles. ours is too old. if this is a common problem, why is the replacement of this cable prior to breakage a not required maintenance item? i feel this is a safety issue since if we are ever in an accident that requires a fast exit from the vehicle, anyone sitting in the third row will have a difficult exit.

Left hand power door has opened and at a different time closed without any action by us.. both times the vehicle was not moving! reason is unknown. *tr

For no reason the the warning light comes on and alarms. also the traction icon appears and then the brakes are applied. it doesn't matter if the road is dry or wet and no warning whatsoever. this happens at various speeds from 30 mph to 70 mph. it also does not matter if you are traveling in a straight line or negotiating a turn. there is a switch that can be activated to bypass the system. this makes no difference if its on or off. this started on sept 7, 2016, now it is about a daily occurrence. i wonder how many rearend accidents have to be experienced or the car being pulled of the road because the brakes are only deployed on one side of the car before toyota is mandated to repair the problem.

I have a toyota sienna with 69,451 miles. i have had both rear sliding doors repaired twice each. the doors still do not engage and lock. i have two children and multiple times the doors have opened while driving. toyota recently has a recall on this issue, but it only dates back to 2011. this is an issue for many earlier models and i am furious it was not included. toyota says there is nothing else they can do for me. when one of my children falls out the back and gets injured is not the time to address it. i demand that the 2006 model be included in the recall for safety issues, not just for me and my children, but for many, many others who have complained about the same issue. please address this problem before someone gets hurt or worse. thank you for your prompt attention. the date the incident occurred below is from when i first began having a problem. *tr

I bought a set of 4 douglas all-season 215/65r16 98t sl tires at walmart. after less than 4 months/600 miles of use, 3 of the tires were diagnosed as separating inside. this is a very dangerous problem that could have cost us our lives. these tires must be recalled. this is unacceptable. if your vehicle shakes at a moderate speed (between 25-40mph) and you have these tires then you should get them replaced immediately. it is not the balance (i had them balanced twice) or the alignment, it is a defect in these particular tires.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the vehicle's rear door was not locking and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. once the door was ajar, it did not lock and took several attempts. the contact was concerned that the doors would open while driving. the dealer repaired the vehicle twice, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 45,000. updated 01/26/2017*ct consumer stated both doors had the issue of not locking multiple times. all automatic door features have had to be disengaged and the right rear (passenger) door will not engage the lock. updated 7/10/18*jb

Currently there is a recall out for the shift lock solenoid assembly in certain toyota sienna van models from 2004-2005 and 2007 to 2009. i own a 2005 sienna le and have no problem with my shift lock solenoid. however, i have a 2006 sienna le and upon shutting off the car after driving, i can move the automatic transmission selector out of park when the key is out of the ignition and the brake pedal is not depressed. this condition can happen 50 percent of the time and is quite reproducible on my van. i will be contacting toyota usa today, but i thought it pertinent that your agency is aware of the problem as well. i have 3 small children, 2 of whom could easily take the car out of gear from a parked position. thank you. *tr

Steering rack is leaking and this is a danger to people a serious danger. people with vans usually have children and i am reading of all these complaints with the steering tack leak. toyota is being absolutely ridiculous. we as consumers need to voice more because the more we speak and voice our concerns for our lives the less costs effective it would be for them to ignore us. remember they do not care about who dies from their lack of concern it is about how much they make and i want a recall for this defect!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled, causing the contact to lose control for a short while. the contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was driven to his destination. the contact attempted to call big island toyota kailua-kona (74-5504 kaiwi st, kailua-kona, hi 96740; (808) 329-8517) where a voicemail was left. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 77,400.

Our van regularly has the traction control/anti slid come on while making minor turns on dry pavement. this happens at both freeway speeds and in town at 35 mph. when this happens the van automatically breaks and steering becomes more difficult. on more than one occasion this has come very close to causing an accident.

Traction control warning sounds and vehicle auto brakes - hard. conditions were clear. often this happens while the van is in a curve. speeds vary from 30s to 70s (on the interstate). this creates a very unsafe situation.

Stability control comes on intermittently while driving on dry road scaring me and pumping brakes and pulling car to the right for no good reason at highway speeds... alarm sounds ...very distracting and dangerous i pushed the track control button to "off" position and it still does it!!!

Traction control and abs activated on dry roads acting like the vehicle thought it was going into a slide/skid. this could have caused a serious crash!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while going around a curve, the vehicle independently slowed abruptly without the brake pedal being depressed. the traction control warning light was illuminated. the dealer colonial toyota (2600 w pike rd, indiana, pa 15701, (724) 471-4287) suggested that the issue may be due to a broken wire or a dirty sensor. it was suggested that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front and rear wheel hubs needed to be replaced. the repairs were completed however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic replaced and the speed sensors were replaced however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. the failure mileage was unknown.

The air bag light keeps coming on in the van. my auto tech said the air bags do not work when the light is on. he also said the problem with the van is a wiring defect, and not a problem with the actual air bags. toyota should recall these vans and fix them at their cost. this situation is dangerous.

The rear passenger automatic sliding door will not work. it will not work in manual or automatic mode.

Side door is malfunctioning. had to drive home with it open. granddaughter had to move to rear because i couldn't get it shut after she got in. frightening experience. son-in-law had to use force to get it shut. haven't used in 3 months until i could afford to have it looked at. there was an extension added to the warranty but said i wasn't eligible. $2,125 + tax to fix!!!!

Started vehicle 3 days ago and all of a sudden the airbag light came on and it keeps blinking off and on and never shuts off. van has 118,289 miles. never a problem before now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. the failure recurred, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. updated 02/16/17*lj updated 7/10/18*jb

Steering has handled fine since i bought new march 2006 from toyota capital dealer; 1st reported on 2/16/13 at 43,123 miles sienna power steering rack & pinion leaking--cost to repair $1,542.38 (with alignment). have not repaired yet as fluid level has not changed. power steering fluid was reported dirty on 3/1/09 at 22,321 miles. online research shows leaking problem is common & has occurred with other 2006 sienna's--please recall all the 2006 sienna's. attached is current mechanic with picture of problem at end of report.

Air bag warning continuously flashes when the car is on. mechanic tried to reset it but it goes right back to flashing when the car is restarted. no accidents, this began at 114,000 miles. concerned airbag will not deploy on impact, or will deploy randomly because it is faulty. the vin shows there is no recall but isn't this a safety issue when hundreds have reported the same problem? *tr

Check airbags light comes on for no reason.

I was driving the car all day. made a stop at a grocery store. when i started the car back up the air bag warning light came on. *tr

The cable on the driver side of our van has jammed. this problem caused my wife to have to drive home with the door open in order for me to force it shut. i was able to muscle it closed, but it is inoperable in its current condition. she was parked in parking lot when it broke.

This happened to our 2006 sienna today i was about to stop the car white parking it; we put the park they sill run; they never stop, so i turn off the engine; now they no more start very damaged

Traction control activates on dry pavement at random speeds causing vehicle abs system to brake automatically. this happens on gradual curves taken at 30-45 mph causing the vehicle to pull when abs activated.

The slip indicator light (car with swerve lines) started coming on intermittently while turning on highways etc. (but not when any risk of tire slipping). then vsc light also came on and alarm sometimes sounded. visit to our own mechanic, no problems found. in the last 2 years the abs system has activated (daily) it unexpectedly applies the brakes while in motion. it is on specific types of curve and while driving at least 30mph, but has done at 35, 55, 70 mph, on slight or medium turns (not real sharp turns), going uphill or downhill and left or right. took my mechanic for a ride with the diagnostic computer hooked up, it did the abs braking, warning light, and beeping 5 times but computer showed no codes. suggested resetting yaw which we did, it did not help. suggested calling toyota, they were no help, said they had never heard of that problem and my mechanic probably did not know how to read the computer. when abs activates it's very dangerous - thinking about deactivating entire vsc system. i believe the rack and pinion may play a role, there are rattle and bump sounds, perhaps a loose suspension is the culprit, that is our next option. i have already replaced struts, front wheel bearings, all new tires, had it aligned, did new brake pads, and rotors. absolutely fed up with this problem! *tr

The dashboard is melting and becomes shining. when i drive, it reflects sunlight to my eyes. *tr

Liftgate failure date 5-8-2020 mileage 51,300 miles my 2006 toyota sienna limited, was purchased new in 2006. the van is meticulously cared for with all service done on time at the toyota dealership. when not in use, it’s parked in a climate-controlled garage. on or about 2008, recall 80c was done at the toyota dealership. the liftgate malfunctioned on 5-8-2020. the liftgate fell about ten inches after it reached the fully open position, at which point the power motor engaged and powered the liftgate to the fully closed position. the door came down on my head and bruised my shoulder. if the door switch is turned off, the door will slam down hard, possibly causing serious injury or death to anyone in its path. i’m a fairly strong 83-year-old. if this happened when my wife or one of my great grandchildren were under the malfunctioning hatch, they could have been seriously injured or killed. the malfunctioning hatch was demonstrated to a toyota service rep. the toyota rep. said, whereas the recall repairs have been done, toyota will charge for a second repair. the cost of repairs would be more than five hundred dollars. after doing some research on the internet, more than seventy similar lift-gate problems were found that sienna owners have experienced. obviously, toyota hasn’t been able to do satisfactory, lasting repairs. toyota’s failure to resolve this problem needs to be addressed once and for all at no cost to the sienna owner. a list of similar issues being reported follows: note: comments relating to personal injury highlighted in red. note: these are just a few of the reports. note: due to character limitation, unable to provide list of similar issues found. can provide list if you request. *tr

Randomly, on gentle turns our van will suddenly brake with traction control lights and beeping as well. it is always on a windy highway at speeds greater than about 35 mph. we are slower than average cautious drivers. this seems very dangerous to be happening without provocation. i have done an enormous amount of research on this and have found a myriad of other people experiencing the same same problem, and all have found no fix for the issue. they usually go to the dealer multiple times with no success. i don't have the funds to go round and round with the dealer to end up with a repair that still isn't resolved. pleas help. thank you.

At speeds of anywhere between 30-60 mph, traction control system engages when turning slightly left. alarm comes on, brakes are automatically applied. very dangerous

Car was in motion, turning to park on slope parking area then gear fall out and rolling backward, therefore try to shift into parking gear, all gears didn't work, gear shift was not working at all then car rolled downhill to other side of curve. to prevent accident i got out to stop the car from rolling by holding on to the rear door handle, could'nt stop it, in the process i had injury to my left shoulder and back.

When i drive highways that curve my traction control turns on a nearly causes me to wreck! it’s terrifying and it’s only a matter of time until it causes an accident.

The traction control is malfunctioning and turning on during normal driving conditions. there is a loud beeping and the traction control light turns on while turning. this has happened at various speeds from 35 mph on a city street to 65 mph on freeways. what is really alarming is that sometimes while the light turns on the system applies the brakes to one wheel pulling the vehicle suddenly to one side. this is very dangerous at high speeds. i have replaced many parts- shocks, control arms, joints and taken it to multiple mechanics. this is a common problem when searching the web but nobody is able to find a solution.

Electronic anti-sway override kicks in for no apparent reason at highway speeds. usually when taking slight banks or turns over 35 mph.

When driving at speeds of 38 mph or more and turning the steering wheel/tires, the vsc warning alarm will go off. when this happens, the cars automatically brakes. this happens when there are no problems with the driving conditions. the severity of the braking and length of alarm vary. it is especially problematic on tight turns. it does not matter whether you are going uphill, downhill, or turning on a flat road. we do not know what is causing this unsafe issue. we have tried turning off the trac. it made no difference.

The tcs is malfunctioning, causing the brakes to lock up. i.e.-going 35mph, in a wide curve, the steering "jerked" side to side as the van lost traction and then came to a full stop as the brakes kicked in. the traction control alarm and dash light came on during the event, but then went off as soon as the brakes released. this has been on-going for 3 weeks, but the most recent was today.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving around a curve at 35 mph, the vehicle seized and the traction warning indicator illuminated. the contact was able to continue driving without any further issue. the contact called glockner toyota (located at 2867 us-23, portsmouth, oh 45662, (740) 354-3255) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that she continued to experience the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota sienna. when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated towards an intersection. as a result, the contact crashed into two other vehicles. the contact's vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a pole. the contact suffered injuries to the back, neck, shoulder, chest, knees, and hips. the passenger suffered injuries to the shoulder and stomach. medical attention was received. huntington beach police was at the scene and filed report number: [xxx]. the vehicle was towed. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. the contact also stated that the manufacturer's engineer would inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 112,297.*pm (“parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”)*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 40 mph, the traction warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle made a complete stop. the contact was able to park on the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. the contact called lithia toyota of redding (located at 250 e cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, (530) 605-2938) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while coasting with traffic, the vehicle's accelerator pedal suddenly traveled to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to accelerate at high speeds. the accelerator pedal remained depressed. the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. the contact was able to move the vehicle over to the side lane as it continued to accelerate. the contact engaged the emergency brake, which caused the vehicle to slow down slightly. the contact then moved the gear shift into the park position and the vehicle stopped violently. the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.*dt *tr

I own a 2006 toyota sienna le with only 26500 miles on it. i was driving my car on the highway doing 45 miles per hour on a dry pavement on tuesday 09/03/2019 around 6:40 pm and at a sudden moment the vsc light started flashing, warning sound came on, the car applied the brakes on its own hard until it fully stopped, and the engine shut off by itself, which almost got me into an accident. i contacted toyota and they told me that i have to pay for the dealer to get the car diagnosed for this safety issue, they transferred me to hudson toyota and they confirmed that i have to pay for it despite that i had my car to the dealer recently for two recalls and they checked the car and gave me a report that everything in the car was good. i have looked online and i found a lot of toyota sienna owners from this model complaining about it and youtube videos documenting it, this link shows a toyota sienna owner documenting on video the same problem (https://youtu.be/sy9a8shj0xg) which happened with him 20 times in the course of 90 minuets and the dealer could not find what was wrong with his car. this issue should be fixed under a recall by toyota because the car should not be able to apply the brake on its own randomly on the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel seized. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brake pedal failed to operate. the vehicle spun around at least four times to the left and crashed into a parked vehicle twice while spinning. the contact quickly powered off the engine to stop the vehicle from spinning. the contact waited one hour before the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive home. the contact stated that she was in shock and was not aware of any warning indicators illuminated. the contact sustained foot, right hip, and back injuries. the front passenger also sustained back injuries. both occupants required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The brakes suddenly activate with the vsc trac lights and alarm going off, on the slightest turns and while going downhill. i hate having my wife and kids drive this van like this.

The transmission was damaged, the right side passenger side broke, the "brake" lights are on all the time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 35 mph, the brake assist and slip warning indicators illuminated. as a result, the vehicle suddenly slowed down. the vehicle was taken to toyota of olympia (6969 tyee dr sw, tumwater, wa 98512 (360), 539-3939) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1907270452. the failure mileage was 150,669.

The airbag light suddenly turned on one day and has remained on to this date (8/7/2019) every time when we turn on engine and drive the vehicle. we are the original car owner, and the odometer is 78919 miles. we called local toyota dealer and were informed that our 2006 toyota sienna van is not on airbag recall list.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the passenger side seat belt was too long and would not tighten. the contact also stated that the seat belt was unable to fold back into the seat or revert back to regular length. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Airbag warning light flashes. car has 150,000 miles on it but this has been ongoing since about 60,000 miles. blinks 3-4 times and goes off. blinks again. if i jiggle the wires under the seat it will turn off but comes back on again eventually. happens from the time the car is started. recurring problem for probably 10 years. been waiting for a fix/recall.

The airbags warning light intermittently turns on and flashes. you notice it seconds after the car is started. if i wiggle the wires under the passenger seat, it sometimes goes away. then it shows up again...and again.

The van has several times, without warning, applied the brakes while a light comes on the dashboard and a beeping sound is heard. the last time it happened my wife was merging into traffic and it caused a dangerous situation. i have researched and found this to be some sort of traction control system malfunctioning. it seems to have happened to many people, and many people complain it can potentially cause a life threatening situation. this problem has came on while normal driving or in my wife's case while accelerating to merge into traffic.

I have a 2006 toyota sienna that i bought in 2009. i had to turn off my electrical right back side passenger door because it slides open by itself while i’m driving. the door opens and closes with the push button but due to the door flying open while i’m driving i had to turn the automatic option off. i take my vehicle in for all recalls but i’m not sure if this has been one of them and if it hasn’t it should be. it just happens out of nowhere and you never know when it’s going to happen you just see the door fly open in traffic. i have kids and a dog that rides in my van on a daily basis so this problem needs attention.

While driving on route 1, we heard a "whoosh" sound. the sunroof glass spontaneously flew out of the sunroof, and the interior slide cover popped up through the sunroof. we don't know where the glass went, and didn't hear a shattering sound, so we are hopeful that it landed in the grass somewhere and not in the roadway, causing injury to anyone.

Antilock brake system (abs) warning light and parking brake light are on simultaneously, at all times once car is started. issue was diagnosed as faulty abs control module requiring replacement. vehicle has never been in an accident, and to the best of my knowledge, has never even required that the abs be utilized.

Hi i have toyota sienna 2006.i checked for recalls and found 2 unrepaired.what should i do.another thing, when my car goes over 70 miles it becomes shaking. thank you

Toyota has an on-going issue with airbag/srs wiring harnesses that fail. when the wiring harness fails it disables the entire srs system. the occupant is then at risk in a collision. this condition initiated on its own and is not the result of a collision. the local toyota dealer relayed that it is a common occurrence and would cost over $2000 dollars to repair. it shows up on the obdii diagnostic as a right-side airbag squib. this code is as follows; b0106 code open in p squib circuit.

Check engine light, vsc light, traction control light. all 3 lights came on at same time. they say it's the gas cap, it's not the gas cap, they say to reset it, that doesn't work. i was driving home, nothing happened, the lights just came on. no warning sound, nothing to indicate there was a problem, my car seems to drive just fine, but the lights won't go off, and i have 3 kids that i take and pick up from school

Airbag light stays on

Air bag fault lights for years. dealer has fixed this a number of times pointing to bad plug connectors. have replaced airbags over the years with same problem. informs me that it needs new air bags as the plugs are part of the air bag. very expensive! have learned to jiggle yellow air bag connectors under seat to resolve problem. dealer indicated they adjusted pin connectors in the past? ridiculous as the problem is obviously in the connector and why should i have to pay for a complete air bag. spent enough money on this persistent problem over the years. please see toyota tsb -1062-10 which acknowledges this long time defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated for approximately three months. the vehicle was taken to east coast toyota (181 broad street, carlstadt, nj 07072) where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag was faulty and needed replacement. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

Traction control has randomly engaged 4 times in the past week, at speeds as low 35 mph and on the highway at 65 mph. pavement was dry and we were driving straight, not turning. braking is applied causing temporary loss of speed and pulling steering to one side for about 1-2 seconds. control returns and trac control light continues to blink. does not result in an error code.

I filed a complaint 10/18/2018; however, the complaint was for 2 of the 4 tires. today's complaint is for the remaining 2 tires which had manufacturer defect per the shop. please note these are coopertire,cs5 not cs4.t there's not an option for "cs5 "t so like others i'm using the closet which is "cs4 t". my van starting shaking (at this point i have two new tires on 4/18 (cooper cs5 -t) and the other two tires are also cooper cs5 -t, but purchased 1/2016, 80k mile "wear out warranty" i've put 7k on the two "new" tires & the other two have 48k (22k left). the steering wheel shakes, people shake, i stop driving it anywhere that will require me going over 35mph.shaking isn't even the word for it when over 35 mph. i can't get anywhere on my 35mph for 1.5 weeks.. not fun with 4 kids to run to sports school & events. i get the van in finally on thursday, 10/18/2018. i get a call from the shop to tell me there is a "manufacturer defect" on the two older cooper tires. that defect which is typed on my rcpt is "found that the tire had a ply separation causing the vibration." so i looked it up, not knowing exactly the jargon used "tire separation is one of the most dangerous things that can happen to a tire, and can put the driver of the vehicle and everyone else around at risk. a separation can lead to a tire blowout, which in turn can lead to one of these even more serious accidents. head-on collisions. rollover accidents. road run-offs. side impact incidents. and, more. often times, the injuries sustained from these accidents are severe, if not deadly." i'm a meticulous record keeper and do regular maintenance on my vehicles. the tires went on 1/2016. rotated 1/11/2017, 5/17/2017, 3/2018, 4/2018,10/2018. out come same as last. 2 new tires i pay for, no options, so same brand on again. in 2016 i spent $675 on 4 new tires, they should have 22k left of wear. instead in total i've paid $106 to have the brand tire on it.toyota said all 4 tires were a problem 2/2018, denied

I was driving 65 mph on the highway going straight on dry pavement and suddenly a buzzer sounded, the vsc light came on, and the steering wheel and brakes were taken over by the vsc system and the car started weaving out of control. i could not steer or break the car. the situation is unpredictable. it easily happened on curvy or bend road and has happened 3-4 times in this year. it is scary.

Airbag light is flashing. while driving or being on it flashes.

The vehicle was in motion . driving up the mountain . when the traction control sensors went on and braked and began moving the steering wheel . alarms where going off when no danger occurred . the next two hours the sensors would alarm. did not matter how slow or fast we drove it would brake going up and down the hill. took car to dealership and they stated that it was a yaw sensor malfunction part number 89180-45010. $900+ charge

A/c system has had problems since 2010, they replaced the belts & told me it was fine until the warranty expired.i have had recalls on all the doors, airbags &nav system replaced three times, 2013 a/c was replaced, 2016 a/c replaced again, & a/c is being replaced for a 3rd time along with two other recalls. tire warnings are persistent. i've never worn out tires or brakes before, except with this vehicle at a rate of every 25,000 miles. (4times td)

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving at an unknown speed, the auto brake feature engaged without warning. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

System is presenting airbag warning codes b0111 & b0116. these codes mean that we have to spend $3000-4000 to replace the airbags and wiring harnesses for the driver and passenger sides. this is completely out if the blue because a warning light came on. the vehicle is otherwise in great shape and has never been in an accident.

To national highway traffic safety administration representatives, this e-mail is sent regarding my alert to the danger and safety concerns to citizens regarding the used car sales at honda of fort myers, florida. due to a "2006 toyota sienna" in fort myers, florida, that was sold as in very good to excellent mechanical condition and free of defects. it is been recently discovered that a major front end accident occurred on 11/16/206 in florida. the impact severity caused functionality concerns and defects to the airbags, airbag sensor, and seat belts which were never repaired properly from this accident and left damaged and defective. sadly, the carfax history had only begun reporting this data on 10/31/2011. the owners or used car dealership neglected to disclose this facts and other severe defects, recalls, and damages that occurred to the engine. the internal damages and safety features were discovered through legitimate diagnostic by toyota. please help me to recover and obtain the police report or record held by law enforcement regarding the major accident incident on this vehicle that occurred on november 16, 2006, in florida. this vehicle may have been a salvage /re-titled but never appropriately and properly repaired for citizens use on the roads and highways. carfax has provided no response to my e-mail to me but carfax began reporting this information on october 31, 2011. in addition, the vin # has appeared in reports as an xle or as a limited model design which implies deception, used car dealership fraud, or misuse of the vin # regarding doing the necessary, required, and correct repairs to make the vehicle safe to drive and perform safety recalls notices via certified mail sent on this vehicle to the owner or used car dealership at honda of fort myers. your cooperation is greatly appreciated. i look forward to hearing from you.

The airbag light is flashing at random interval both stationary or in motion. unplugging and plugging the connectors many times can sometimes solve the problem for a few days or weeks. the airbag lamp would come back. it's very unsafe for driving with whole family in the car. need a recall. this has happened for years since i owned the car 6 years ago.

At 90k miles, power steering fluid leakage at rack and pinion. passenger side boot torn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the air bag and brake warning indicators illuminated. the contact heard an abnormal beeping noise. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 143,332.

Airbag warning indicator is always on. apparently the connector beneath the driver seat is faulty somehow. airbag will not deploy in case of an impact.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to shift lock safety recall. *ld *tr

Right side sliding door opened while driving.when i pulled over and stopped it slamed shut with enough force to sever a limb.lucky no one was there .dealer wants $1300 to repair it. i say it shoulnt be even possible to have happened and a repair with the same parts wont prevent it. its now closed with a ratchat tie down.useless but safe

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regard to recall on shift lock solenoid assemble, but dealership notify her parts not available. *va *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated and the dashboard fractured. lynch toyota in manchester, connecticut was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *tt *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes recall 17v-657 shift lock solenoid assembly & excessive corrosion of spare tire dealer out of stock. *va the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. *js

My 2006 toyota sienna suddenly has a blinking airbag light 10 days ago

Passenger-side powered sliding door suddenly malfunctioned; no preceding odd noises or other trouble signs. the door will slide backwards to open position and latch there as it should, but upon button-push to close, it rolls forward about two-thirds of the way, then stops and retracts. same problem no matter which of the several door switches is used. worse: the door cannot be manually pushed beyond the malfunction point to shut it. i fear damage to mechanism and dealer service department backlash if i force it. obviously not safe to drive in this condition. luckily did not occur on a long family trip! car must be garaged out of weather until problem resolved. here is the issue i would like nhtsa to consider: a motorized door should have been provided with a bypass procedure which would allow damage-free manual closing for any and all mechanism failures. toyota's failure to provide this alternative is a safety hazard to its customers.

I own a 2006 fwd toyota sienna. the driver side door check strap weld is defective. there is a crack in the weld which causes a popping noise when door is opened and closed. i asked toyota to look at it and they wanted $140 just to access problem. a local mechanic showed me what the problem is. i did research and found that this was a known issue by toyota. toyota sent out extended warranties but i never received one. they also gave their mechanics a (tbs) technical service bulletin (nvoo3-07) which i found online to make the repair. i have received all other extended warranty letters. unfortunately, the extended warranty has expired and now i have to pay for the repair which will cost $470. i’m concerned the door will break or swing out unexpectedly and hurt someone.

Traction control randomly activates the brakes and locks the front wheel causing the car to skid and lose traction. may result in accident if not corrected. air bag light is on toyota make technical service bulletin and recalled other vehicles but will not recall my vehicle. dealer will not repair

Rack and pinion steering needs to be replaced. after researching this issue, found that this is a very common issue with this vehicle. pretty scary to think i could be headed down the highway with my five children and potentially lose control of steering capability because of this faulty part.

The srs airbag light comes on after putting the car in motion for a few minutes. we have not had it looked at by a professional but i did do a visual inspection under the front seat and there were no issues with the connectors.

Abs, vsc, trac off, brake lights on continuously, plus tire pressure light blinking. this is not normal and also annoying. toyota doesn't seem to know what the problem is, and is only willing to allow me to spend thousands of dollars to "try" to fix this. toyota needs to take responsibility! vehicle drives normally. lights have been on for months. i was driving down the road, with a car load of children, late at night, coming home from a football game when the lights came on. we were driving across a long bridge, on a 6-lane roadway, going about 50 miles an hour. very scary! i pulled over, but soon realized the care was drivable. i've spent so much money, trying to figure out what is going on. i am seeing online that this is not exclusive to toyotas. many vehicles exhibit this issue. instead of helping us fix it, we are suppose to pay mechanics (dealers or individuals), then the problem comes back. seems no one really knows why this is happening. i've been an exclusive toyota owner for years. it disappoints me that toyota won't help.

While driving the stability warning light comes on, starts beeping loudly and my brakes and steering wheel lock up. this has happened multiple times on the freeway, on freeway entrances with a slight turn and even while just driving straight. each time, the weather was clear and the roads are dry. this happens whether i am driving at a slow speed entering a slight turn on the highway anywhere from 20 to 40 mph and has recently happened while driving about 50 mph on a dry highway just driving straight. the car has also began beeping and flashing the stability light without locking up the steering and brakes. i have almost cause a few accidents with cars almost rear ending my van and me almost sideswiping other cars while this is happening and i have no control of the car. this is frightening! i have had my struts replaced, right drive shaft, brakes, tires, alignment. the repair shops say they have not been able to duplicate this issue when they drive it. there does not appear to be a recall on anything to do with this which is shocking. i have a sienna van so i can carry multiple people with me. i have my infant grandchild with me in this van each day as well as my teenage daughter. i have an appointment with maita toyota tomorrow morning (1/25/18), we'll see what they say, but honestly, i feel toyota needs to stand by their cars and fix this issue at no charge. there are complaints describing this exact issue all over the internet so it is not an isolated problem. this form asks for the date this happened below, i'll add todays date, but it has been going on for over a year.

Sometimes when starting for the first time, i try to turn the wheel but it is locked (as if it is all the way to one side but it is not) - the wheels are turned the opposite side. the times i have noticed this behavior my wheels have been turned to the right, and when i try to back out of the driveway i am trying to turn the wheel to the left but the steering wheel is locked up as if it is all the way left and cant go any more. to free it up i need to turn the wheel slightly to the right (maybe a quarter turn) then i can turn the steering wheel back to the left a couple turns if i like and everything is normal. i usually notice this on sunday mornings - the car may have been sitting all day saturday .. i am trying to put my finger on it but can't seem to. i have not noticed any issues while driving down the road .. but it is a little concerning. the problem has been happening for quite some time now and i thought maybe i should report this .

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires) however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called the rockingham toyota of broadway dealer at (603) 893-3526 located at rockingham toyota, 412 broadway, salem, nh 03079 and it was confirmed pats were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Rack and pinion failure. dear sir/madam: i brought my 2006 sienna (purchased new) to the dealership due to what i suspected was a bad wheel bearing on the front passenger side. the technician confirmed the bearing problem, but also informed me that the seal on the passenger side rack and pinion had gone bad and had leaded into the boot on that side, and since there was no way to just replace the seal, i needed a new rack and pinion system installed, plus a four-wheel alignment after the installation totaling $1187. i mentioned to the technician that i recently had noticed the power steering reservoir lower than usual and recently noticed fluid on my driveway, so that seems to be the cause of those observations. the original problem i brought my sienna in for of the bearing noise seemed to be a fortunate situation, as it resulted in the revelation of the steer system problem before it led to a more serious situation. after getting the repairs done, i researched the rack and pinion issue and realized that this seems to be a common problem with this make, model, and year. it also seems that with the predictable and regular occurrences of this failure, addressing this through a recall would be a reasonable action toyota can make in its efforts to continue mitigating potential catastrophic safety events for customers and their families. thank you for your time in considering this concern. i continue to find that toyota provides a quality product. i have been a toyota customer since 1984 and do appreciate toyota's efforts in maintaining their reputation as a reliable and consumer-focused company.

While driving my 2006 toyota sienna minivan the vehicle stability control light and alarms come on when driving in non hazardous conditions (e.g.. no water on the highway). this happens occasionally on straight roads as well as curves and hills when driving at highway speeds. the steering wheel may "lockup" for a few seconds and the brakes seem to engage. the problem corrects itself and may go away or reappear in a few miles. this happened on our 2006 sienna a few years ago but we replaced the defective tires and the problem went away until recently. i have read that other sienna minivan owners have experienced this problem with their vehicles and some owners have had hit-or-miss success in getting the issue resolved when taking the car in for service from a toyota dealership. my next step is to take my car into our local toyota dealer to perform a diagnostic exam to try and determine the cause of the vehicle stability control issue. i have contacted toyota customer care to let them know of this issue. i have read that several other makes of toyota vehicles have experienced vehicle stability control issues in the past and have been recalled (such as the 2003 toyota sequoia).

Stability and/or traction controls (yaw ?) seemed to want to believe the vehicle was in an understeer -- causing the vehicle to want to brake automatically, sounding a traction control alarm. on a bone - dry road !!!

My slip indicator light comes on as i round turns and the engine seems to rpm down. this happens at normal speeds, on dry roads. unable to drive on the highway, because when slip indicator light comes on, it also applies the front brakes at highway speeds. other owners of toyota sienna are also having the same problem. https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-c9152_ds656326 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmjafpifko https://www.justanswer.com/toyota/4rmyw-toyota-sienna-2004-sienna-when-slip-light-indicator.html

Minivan is kept in garage all the time and driven very few miles per year. however, there is intense cracking all over the dashboard. the dashboard is melting and jeopardizing the airbags being deployed. toyota is aware of this and sent a warranty enhancement notification to get all melting/cracked dashboards fixed free of charge. however, the toyota dealership never called to tell me the part is in and it has been almost 2 years now and now i am told it's past the date to get this fixed. dealership: texas toyota of grapevine, 701 state hwy. 114 east, grapevine, tx 76051 (817) 259 - 1493 is phone number. it is suspect, the order was cancelled so toyota can save money and then tell customers it's past the date of getting this fixed. vehicle has defective, cracking dashboards & toyota know of this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 70 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the right. after releasing the accelerator pedal and slowing the vehicle down, the vehicle was able to operate correctly. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. *tt *tr

Air bag connectors are having moisture damages. the connectors are oxidized and loosed the connection. the air bag indicator light is on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. when the contact placed her vehicle into park, it rolled both forward and backwards. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 17v657000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to lia toyota of colonie (2116 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304, 518-631-5254) and was repaired per the recall, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

I called toyota dealership 8/6/18 to request recall 17v657 and 14v273 to be repaired. the service personnel told me that they would put my name on a list for someone to call me when the parts were in. i called back today 10/11/18 to the parts department and was told both parts were in. he transferred me back to service who said the parts at the dealership 'were not for me' and i just need to wait. this is unacceptable as i have waited over 2 months for my auto to be repaired. i called the safety hotline on my letter 888-327-4236 and the call was disconnected. please help me to get my car fixed.

Purchased 4 new cs5 grand touring tires that have 80,000 mile "wear out" warranty on january 26, 2016. miles = 174295. in april 2018, 1 year 4 months later, miles now at 215089 (40k put on, so should have another 40k more) my vehicle would shake, not hold air, i even had problems with air going into through the valve, my vehicle failed an alignment check by an authorized toyota dealership. tire tread depth front driver: 4 6 5 5 tire tread depth front pass: 5 6 6 5 tire tread depth rear driver 6 8 8 7 tired tread depth read pass: 6 7 7 6 obviously not going to get another 40k miles out of these tires. in addition the wear on them is inconsistent on each tire. the tire isn't wearing right. alignment right rear camber: -1.9 -.9. i had an alignment actually two, but one close to this appointment. take my vehicle into wear i purchased them, the fine print comes into play. sure the crappy tires, wearing out pourly, not holding air, won't make it 80k, but i pay half for two new tires plus labor, the other two tires do not qualify i'm just sol. replacement tires to chose from, the exact same tire. so i get to pay for two new tires of the exact same brand and warranty. update to follow as a "manufacturer defect" has been found in the two tires that were original.

The airbag light been flashing all the time.

On the sliding door with the automatic open, the cable snapped that controlled to door to open and close. now that door is unable to be opened. even with the power assist button turned off, the door in not able to be used. during an accident, i would not be able to open that door. this is a safety issue and i was shocked that this isn't a recalled part as i have seen many others with the same issues.

The left sliding door would not close, i have sent this issue three times when it was under warantee, and it happened again 8/8/18 same problem the sliding door would not close.. the van was stationary and after opening the left sliding, it would not close.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. whenever the contact parked the vehicle and attempted to turn it off, the key would fall out of the ignition. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires). there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 177,000.

Dash board is cracked all over . and not safe to drive with kids or dogs. i'm in florida witch is very hot state and you can feel and see this is dangerous plastic dash board. . they got recall 2 years ago and toyota dealership close it . this year my dash board is looking horrible, begins just this year. i have same problem with my 2007 toyota camry . i thing toyota used the same material from plastic , that after 10 years it is not safe for people and way to expensive to fix it.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to electric doors safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the doors failed after having the recall repair performed.*js

Dash panel - cracked ignition - panel - cracked

Took my sienna 2006 for a check up and was told that the power steering fluid is leaking, requiring the installation of a new rack and pinion unit. toyota recalled 2006 toyota sienna in 2011 for this very problem. i called the manufacturer but they are unwilling to fix my toyota. they claim that my vin number was not part of the 2011 recall. instead, toyota did offer a $ 1000 towards the purchase of a certified toyota vehicle. i felt i should report this issue because it is a safety concern and other drivers might be experiencing the same problem. in addition, ever since i bought this car back in 2012, i noticed that the alignment was never quite right even though did the alignment two times. i now think i know why: the rack and pinion already had an issue back then.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v657000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the dealer (arlington toyota, 10939 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 322225) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

I was driving my van in kings mtn. hwy 216, when i heard a loud sound from the rear of the vehicle, the back of the car started fishtailing. i was near a garage, so i stopped and they told me my rear axle had come loose and i needed to take it to a mobility dealer. i called illderton in charlotte and had it towed there. ultimately they told me to take it to a body shop. i called braun and the woman said, "there is no warranty, the car is over 10 years old, they don't last forever". i paid out of pocket to have it repaired and then found out there was a recall. it states: on certain handicapped mobility conversion rampvans manufactured by independent mobility systems and built on toyota minivan chassis, the driver side rear axle beam mount may not have been adequately welded to the chassis. this may result in a squeaking noise, a rough ride, or degradation in vehicle control. consequence: the mount may become partially separated from the chassis. passengers, pedestrians, or other motorists may be injured or killed. that is exactly what happened. see photo

One of the front engine oil seals failed while the vehicle was being driven in local traffic causing all of the engine oil to be pumped out onto the hot engine and exhaust emptying the crankcase in little more than 1 minute. i pulled into a gas station and opened the hood to investigate the smoke and smell of burning oil. the oil on the hot exhaust ignited and was quickly extinguished with the stations garden hose.

In the involved vehicles, grease inside the shift lever assembly could transfer to other internal components, causing them to function improperly.

Today i noticed a smell but thought it was from the road construction. later i noticed some liquid on the ground under my car. later i started to drive and heard a terrible noise. i checked all my gauges and nothing looked wrong but the noise freaked me out. i immediately turned around and went home. fortunately i had only gone a little ways down the street. while i drive my oil light flickered on then off. once home my husband checked under the hood. when he turned the car on, oil was squirting from a hose everywhere. he checked under the car and oil was all over the bottom of the car. there was no more oil when he checked the oil stick.

The power doors on our van broke after having it repaired. the door would not close until i slammed it shut and the cable snapped. i just got the car home. it happened in our driveway as we just got home. called dealership wants 2,000 to fix. i paid 800 in march 2017 for same door.

When i drive on a curve at speeds as low as 25 miles an hour, the traction control sensor turns on. the sensor starts beeping, then the car slows down two times (which is out of my control). the traction control sensor keeps beeping and i am not allowed to speed up until the car's wheels are straight again. this happens on every curve. i am never driving on an icy road. the road is always clear of any debris, clear of snow and ice.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belt failed to retract properly. the vehicle was taken to toyota of tri-cities (6371 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336, phone number: (855) 796-0809), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

On 9/10/17 my wife was driving the above mentioned car. she tried to park the car in the parking lot, the car will not shift in park, the shifter was free and then car started rolling. the car was about to go over the ravine, she pressed the emergency brakes. and stopped the car, otherwise she would have gone through the ravine and hit the main road traffic. she called me and i got her home and then went back to try to turn the car on, it will not run and gears shifter was stuck. i got the car towed to my mechanic at eoc homewood store #0102.

My airbag light began flashing when the car was only a few years old. it would go off for a while then reappear. it appears to be a harness problem that thousands of people are complaining about with this car. and the problem appears to be associated with an under-seat storage bin that rubs against the wiring harness that's beneath the passenger seat. i've now read many, many, many complaints about this and yet toyota refuses to respond. please help.

Airbag light goes on and off dealer said he can fix for $400. or more. claims he was able to wiggle it to help temporarily. worked for a short time. seems like many owners have this issue.

Airbag warning light continually goes off. this is a safety issue and needs a recall.

Vehicle was stationary on a city street. srs warning light suddenly began blinking. vehicle has never been involved in a collision.

I took my toyota 2006 sienna in to the local dealer on 9/3/16 to have the spare tire cable replaced under warranty after receiving a letter from toyota. i asked the service advisor if the van had any other recalls or warranty through toyota. i was told yes for the rear lift gate struts but parts would have to be ordered. i asked about the melting dashboards since my father had seen it on the news and the van was on the list; even though as with the lift gate, i did not receive a letter from toyota. i asked for the dashboard parts to be ordered at the same time the lift gate parts were ordered. the service advisor told me that the dashboard did not apply to my van. i went to the dealer, asked for the dashboard and was told no on 9/3/16. i drove the van on august 19, 2017 and left it parked in a parking lot for 15 minutes. when i returned i had a melting dash! it was all gooey and sticky to the touch. it was shining like it was coated in grease or oil. the glare reflected in the windshield and i could not see. i was only 4 miles from home and i crawled on the edge of the road with the window open. i called toyota when i got home and filed a case when them. i was told the extended warranty had expired, so they would not help with the replacement of the dashboard. i went to the dealer on 8/22/17, where i had asked for the dashboard back on 9/3/16 and was told they sided with toyota, they would not even order it unless i paid in advance. i asked this second service advisor to look at the dash and confirm it was the melting dashboard problem. he did confirm it. i asked him how it was possible to have just gotten sticky on 8/19/17. he told me that if it was not sticky when i asked for the replacement, according to instructions from toyota, this is why the dealer did not order it. it would cost me over $2000 for a replacement dash!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving between 10-35 mph, the brakes activated independently and the vehicle control system alarm sounded. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (toyota of huntington beach located at 18881 beach blvd huntington beach, ca 92648, 855-661-4272), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1708143994. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Air bag indicator is blinking in dashboard. this is a continuous issue. not sure if i should continue to drive with the safety issue.

The airbag light started flashing on and off constantly without any accident when i drive in city highway.

Crack or sticky dash due to stick dash sun reflect to your eye which blind you while driving that is dangerous for an accident

I have a 2006 toyota sienna xle. there is a recall ssc-c80. the recall service was performed by a dealership on 01/09/2009. everything had been fine since then. on 05/17/2016 i went to fremont toyota for another service. they checked my van and perform the same recall service (ssc-c80) without notifying me. now the back hatch won't close automatically (via button). it must be closed manually. i went to fremont toyota and was told that i have to replace the motor for $$$$. i notice that there is another (same) complaint (10355452) that the new struts (68905-ae015) are too strong for existing hatchback motor. i think that the old struts were perfect (was put on in 2009) to match with the existing motor. i even asked the dealer to reverse the work to put the old struts back as i never had a problem since 2009 and i never asked the dealer to perform the service. they refused. now i end up with a malfunction back hatch, which has to be closed manually. i want to either get the old struts back, or they should solve the problem free of charge.

Drivers sliding door will not work automatically.

Srs warning indicator is continuously showing up in a blinking mode.

Airbag light indicator is on without the car involved in an accident. the repair person(delaer) checked it and says the complete assembly has to be replaced and he is not sure why it went fault. i suspect it is a manufacturing defect with the wiring

My 2006 sienna, airbag srs light is blinking all the time, which means airbag won't be deployed during accident. this is very critical. i saw so many owners of 2006 sienna complain about the exactly same issue. why is this not recalled?

On several occasions on various dates in the last 2 weeks the traction control alarm on our car has falsely gone off, brakes engaged, and we lost control of the car. we were traveling on minor bends on the interstate at speeds between 40 and 60 miles per hour when this happened. after doing some research online, this appears to be a huge and common problem that toyota doesn't appear to be taking seriously. i've never filed a complaint before, but this is so dangerous and so rampant that i believe it isn't a matter of if people will die, but when. i fear for the lives of my wife and four children.

Water comes out the airbag location on driver side . the srs light comes on. the vehicle was in motion.

The drivers side sliding door does not work manually. when i push the button i hear the motor trying to open it, but it doesn't open at all.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (wheels). the dealer was unable to supply the part from the manufacturer for several months. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Neither sliding door opens. doors remain in closed and locked position. cable on power door snapped during operation (opening). manual door refuses to open and remains closed at all times. both doors functioned properly up until a month ago. both doors malfunctioned within a month of one another. no accident occurred during this time. the car has not sustained any body damage during our seven years of ownership.

Recently purchase this van and it has severe corrosion on the aluminum wheels and air seems to be slowly leaking from at least one of them. this could be a serious problem if it accelerates as one travels down the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while attempting to open the passenger side rear sliding door automatically, it would not open. the door had to be opened manually. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Takata recall airbag light on when start engine and airbag light on still on not turn off after one minuter

The right side sliding door will not open automatically also will not shut when automatic button is pushed. i am very concerned this door may not open if needed or shut if needed.

My 2006 sienna airbags unpredictably become non-functional. that is, the warning light goes on and off at unpredictable intervals. i am told by the dealer service representatives that the airbags are non-functional (i.e., system shut down) when the warning light is flashing. this is a severe safety concern to me for the sake of my family. it is galling since the airbag system was a major selling point of the car. an estimate repairs by dealer is $1100 apparently included replacing whole airbag system. i do not understand why de owner has to respond for a secure system that never had used, and why the manufacturer not warns that the air bag system will degrade over time. the van is in motion on a city.

Sliding door quit working. door would get stuck midway through operation and jam. cables exposed outside of vehicle. toyota stated there was no type of coverage or recall outside of regular warranty. entire motor and cables need to be replaced for approximately $1400 or they recommended going to a manual override. children have been nearly caught in manual door closing because of rapid closing, worse on a slope. online research reveals that many sienna's have same problem.

Airbag warning light on intermittently sometimes days other times months. noted numerous complaints on the internet from other toyota owners dealer squawks the wiring harness and airbag. very unreliable safety protection.

Release lever mechanism to open the hood is not functioning. there is no tension or release. the hood of the 2006 toyota mini-van ce can't be opened. vehicle is subject to wisconsin winter weather conditions. corrosion, salt might be a factor. unable to check the inside of the engine or change the oil, belt, etc. hood is in permanently locked, in a closed position.

Visited the dealer to check the noise, tpms and vibratingsound when making turns and driving over 35 mph. tech informed me that the front passenger side tire had bump and found that the steering rack and pinion sector is leaking from the passenger side boot and the steering has a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. miles 85k

Back hatch does not stay up. falls down on head, neck, back of person getting out items. vehicle stationary. there was a nonmandatory recall of this in sienna's with power hatches in 2008.

Driver's side power sliding door won't close. it tries to close when you press any of the buttons or handle but it gets stuck and remains open.

All four wheels show excessive corrosion. toyota says this is normal and not covered by any recall or warranty. corrosion may be simply cosmetic, but our concern is that it will become structural over time causing either wheel failure or loss of tire pressure. see photos.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the metal tube on the return line for the pressure line was rubbing on the engine and oil pan. as a result, the oil pan fractured and caused the power steering fluid to leak. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was awaiting a diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

The drivers side passenger door does not stay closed. i have had it fixed once last year and now it flies open again even when your driving. it will not stay closed even if you turn off the power door.

When driving around 40-65 mph, the car begins to beep, the vsc light and stability control (slip indicator) lights come on, the brakes are applied, and the steering wheel seems to act on its own for a few seconds. it cannot always be replicated, but has occurred more than once on the same curve and about a dozen times over the past couple of years. this is a very frightening event, especially since it happens at higher speeds and on a curve. this has been documented by other toyota sienna owners in youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmjafpifko, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9a8shj0xg. when i have taken it to the dealer, it has not shown a code, so they conclude that there is nothing wrong. another mechanic checked and did the zero point calibration, which did not fix the problem. a third mechanic said there was no actual reading on the steering angle, although the steering angle sensor seems to be working. at this point, we have a dangerous car, which we are not able to sell or trade in without taking a serious loss.

Noticed for several months a binding in closing electric side doors. a few weeks ago, i could not close the sliding door. noticed a broken cable. the cable was frayed. it is also frayed on the other side of the car. i went to the toyota dealer to get it repaired free. my odometer had 124,000 miles. the toyota extended technical warranty ended at 120,000. this is a major safety issue. the other night i drove home in 28 degree weather with the sliding door open, because it would not close. we had to break the cable to get the door closed when we finallt got home. children can fall out of open side doors on toyota vans!! this is a serious manufacturing problem, and toyota should have to replace the cables at any date that they break so children can get in or out of the car safely, and owners do not have to drive around with their doors open. it also runs down the battery!! a major safety issue. my grandchildren can fall out of my car!!!! please make them repair my our vans for free. $1200-1600 fix per door, otherwise. safety issue!!!!!!!!!! ridiculous i have to even ask for your help. toyota needs to cover their cars.

The passenger sliding door opens only 30-40% and then gets stuck. this is due to what appears to be a door cable fault (motor still works). a big effort from an adult can open and close, but not possible from any of our six children riding in the back. the driver sliding door is blocked by a rear facing baby seat, so there is a serious safety concern. this issue started at the beginning of the day. there were no issues prior to this. *js

Our vehicle has 119,698 miles of wear. we had our vehicle serviced at a reputable dealer. while stationary, both a wheel stud (during tire rotation), and the oil pump tensioner bolt hole (during service) broke. dealer told us excessive force was not used. i believe inferior metal used in manufacturing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the motor to the back door latch on the passenger side of the vehicle failed to lock automatically. in order to lock the door, the contact had to manually close the door. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v160000 (structure). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The steering rack and pinion sector is leaking from the passenger side boot and the steering has a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel

My power door stop working on the driver back side. i had to force its close. and now i can't get it to open back up. the back row belt won't pull down. so its can't be used now. and the fuel miles on this van is very poor at 11. toyota is very high price when its come to little problems.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota sienna. while making a left turn at approximately 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into a traffic signal pole. in addition, the contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract properly and caused the contact to be thrown to the front passenger side of the vehicle. the contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 183,000. updated 2/4/16 *cn *cn

This afternoon i entered the highway and was going about 60-65 mph when my car suddenly started accelerating on its own, i repeatedly depressed the brake, even standing on it in an attempt to slow the car. the car was making a revving sound and the brakes were doing nothing to slow the car, it just kept accelerating. finally, the brakes seemed to engage, the revving stopped, and the car seemed normal again. i pulled off the highway and called aaa to have the car towed to mechanic. car has about 105,000 miles on it and it's been very reliable up until now. i will report to toyota and i will not drive this car again, much less let my children ride in it.

Passenger front door makes loud popping/cracking noises whenever opened or closed. it sounds like the door will fall off. i filed a nhtsa complaint about this same problem in 2014. in 2012-2013 the door had the same problem, and it was repaired by a body shop. they re-welded it. the shop re-welded this - again. now the door has been repaired twice. my driver's side door weld was fixed under warranty at 32,00 miles. toyota issued a warranty coverage enhancement for this (the "door check mounting panel," pol07-04, issued 10/22/07), which extends up to 5 years or 100,000 miles. my vehicle was not covered for the passenger side welds because it was past 100,00 miles.

Driver's side power window stopped working. mileage approx. 126,123. toyota dealer said window regulator assembly and motor needed to be replaced. i specifically asked if the master power window switch was involved, because toyota just sent out recall 15v689000 saying the master power window switch in some toyota vehicles could melt or overheat. toyota assured me that no, the switch was not involved. i took the van to another shop for repair. they replaced the window regulator assembly and motor, as per toyota diagnosis. the window still did not work! and when the master switch was depressed, the control panel began to visibly smoke! to further test, the shop supplied separate power to my original window regulator assembly and motor - and they worked fine. the shop then re-installed my original window regulator assembly and motor, and replaced the master switch. the window now works. toyota clearly missed the boat on this one. the switch failed and the fact that it visibly smoked means that it does, indeed, fall under the recall. this repair should be covered or reimbursed under the toyota recall. and yes, the sienna is affected.

The car's vehicle stability control (vsc) will activate unexpectedly, braking hard and causing temporary loss of control. there is also an audible alarm and the vsc light turns on. occurs intermittently when driving between 30-50 mph, typically on a gentle curve like a freeway interchange. has occurred as many as 9 times on a single drive, and has caused a couple near accidents. an internet search of online forums shows that this issue is common in siennas after 100,000 miles. thus far my toyota dealer has claimed they are unable to reproduce the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal rattling noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact mentioned that a notification was received for nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the parts needed were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. the dealer was unable to provide a time frame for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the failure mileage was 165,367.

The door driver side has the problem: the door making noise like cracking inside the door, the auto repair shop they told me the year 2005 and 2006 same my problem alot,because the welding inside door panel attach with latch the welding came off,that why when i open and close door it make cracking noise,they told me hard to repair and cost alot money. can you investigate this problem and the toyota factory recall to fix this problem! thank you very much, to hear from you soon😒 *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving at an unknown speed, the lug nuts fractured on all four tires. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to vehicle hat a flat tire. *smd the consumer discovered the vehicle did not have a spare tire. the dealer claimed to have inspected the spare tire. however, they never mentioned the spare tire was missing. *jb

I don't have record of the exact date. i took my toyota 2006 sienna for a regular service at sauve's auto repair and service in two rivers, wi. i was advised that my spare tire carrier was rusted so bad that the had to remove my spare tire and keep it in the trunk or they would not allow me to drive my vehicle, because it was not safe! they were amazed that it had not fallen off yet it was so bad. it could have been a hazard if it had fallen off while i was driving because it could have done harm to another vehicle or person. they repaired it. i was not aware of the recall until after i had it fixed. i notified toyota about the incident and asked for a refund on the services. they would not give me my refund because i did not have the original receipt and invoice. as far as i am aware they still do not have an authorized part to replace it yet! toyota case # 1507170610.

I took my 2006 sienna in for it's regular maintenance. he told me that the power steering rack is deteriorated to the point of needing a new one soon or i could be in a car accident from loss of power steering. unfortunately we do not have the money to replace it right now, so we are left short a car. if this has been a problem for toyota siennas, i'm not sure why it hasn't been taken care of.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the liftgate failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v244000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 12/03/15*lj the service dealer informed the consumer, the back door shock were weak. updated 12/10/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door became stuck and failed to open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to a fractured cable within the door. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 192,000.

Cracked/melting dashboards. received letter from toyota for free repair few months ago, but still waiting for another letter and do not receive any update from manufacturer yet.

Sliding door on the passenger side stop operating suddenly as i was ready to slowly throttle. the power sliding door won't operate and the door won't lock with my kids in it. i stopped the vehicle and investigated the door and found the power sliding is not closing on pressing the power switch. power sliding doors should be defect free for lifetime warranty and could risk kids, adults sitting in the back

The third-row center seat belt was partially extended to secure a passenger when it became locked in place. it would not retract or extend. the entire seat belt tensioner needs replaced. this device is in the roof and exposed to extreme heat when the car is parked in direct sunlight.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while parked, the shift lever failed to shift out of the park position unless the brake pedal was depressed. the anti- brake system warning light illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000.

On turns, there has been a "clunk" noise under right front driver side. upon being examined by a local mechanic, i was informed that the right front tie rod is loose and the rack and pinion boot is torn and leaking. estimated cost of repair was $ 1000. upon researching this matter i have discovered that this is an extremely common occurrence. i contacted toyota customer service and was informed that although several siennas fall under a service campaign to fix this issue, mine does not. they were not willing t o budge on that this is a manufacturer defect. i am understanding that they issued a psb009112 on this issue but not a full recall. i also understand that they changed design after 2006 so obviously a manufacturer issue. very disappointed in toyota, as i've had hyundai and suburu stand by manufacturer defects several times even without a recall via safety campaigns. this seems like a dangerous issue for toyota not to be concerned.

There appears to be a recall for the spare time mounting for this vehicle. i have waited months and months for replacement parts. the dealer has no estimate for when the parts will be available. in the interim, i must either ride without a spare or the spare is loose in the back of the vehicle. date of incident (on your form) is approximate.

2006 toyota sienna's steering rack and pinion had suddenly developed a leak in a side seal which caused a total loss in power steering assist when the fluid drained out. dealer has noted the problem but says the failures they've seen are not to be concerned over? toyota does seem to have a tsb addressing the early failures by issuing a repair or replacement of the rack and pinions for cars under their 3/36k factory warranty, but nothing addressing any kind of compensation to customers who experience the failure who are outside of warranty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light failed and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who located a failure code and replaced the air bag switch; however, the failure was not corrected. the front passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Have an 2006 toyota sienna with 17" factory original alloy aluminum wheels and all 4 wheels have their protective coatings bubbling up from underneath and peeling off. even though the van is nearly 9 years old now, it only has 72000 miles on it. but even so, it has had the bubbling up coating issue for 4 or 5 years already according to the last owner i bought it from. looks to be a common problem with toyota siennas with the 17" alloy wheels in the area here in the upper midwest as most i've seen have the same problem. concerned that the now exposed metal will corrode quickly and then at some point develop into a safety concern. this van is a heavy vehicle compared to regular cars on the road so i would think problems would arise quickly if there were a weakness to develop in the corroding metals. i'm currently experiencing air loss in only 1 tire/wheel. a local tire shop finds no leaks in the tire or valve stem and has tried dressing the beads with sealant. they think when the weight of the van is on the tire/wheel it's then leaking air out somewhere. local toyota dealer told me toyota has no information on addressing my particular problem let alone recognize or state to customers that there is any kind of known repeating pattern of failure of the finish on the wheels on newer vehicles made in the last 10 yrs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed for code b0116 failure. the air bag connecter was replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Driving various speeds, up hill or down and into corners especially the traction control or stability control system would engage the brakes and cut engine power, alarm beeping. happened several times over a one hour trip. streering would pull to the right. driving conditions were such that the system should not have engaged at all. dry, warm, newer tires driving recommended speeds for the road. all drivers on the road were at risk with the sudden breaking and steering pulling into another lane.

Just voicing my complaint about how much time it is taking toyota to correct their spare tire assembly recall: report receipt date: may 22, 2014 nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 component(s): tires i find it hard to believe that it would take more than a year to find a solution. additionally, the temporary solution, relocating the spare to the passenger compartment, significantly lessens the minivan's functionality.

The airbag warning lamp is a red image located on the instrument panel . need to change or recall . thank

Vin: [xxx] year: 2006 make: toyota model: sienna number of open recalls: 1+ recall for instrument panel nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 14v273 recall date: may 22, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e1s the dealer (kings toyota, kings mall) and manufacturer are not repairing the vehicle after several requests and after sending recall notices. as a result i still have same defective spare tire carrier and instrument panel (crack appeared already). they keep saying that they will revert with no response there after. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna, driver side front door started giving me popping sound on june 2nd 2015. initially it was very minor, in couple of days it increased a lot. i recall receiving "warranty extension" letter in the past regarding same from toyota motor corporation. some time in year 2013. however i was not experiencing issue. so, i just filed letter along with me other warranty documents in vehicle glow box. i took vehicle to dealer along with "warranty extension" letter. dealer refused to repair, as toyota would not cover , as warranty extension is expired. as per toyota and dealer , by the time i received letter, extension was already expired.(2006 year model vehicle , expiration is around 2011) informed toyota motor corporation usa. opened cased with them, however they would not cover repair. i am left with no option but to absorb the cost or live the noise. i think toyota should cover the expense, as its known for failing body parts/ workmenship. welding meant for life time. this is not mechanical , which wear out due to year of service/mileage. i am still not getting clear explanation from toyota /dealer for linking with years/mileage for such repairs/faulty body parts. toyota seems to hide behind process by offering warranty extension and linking with 5 year/ 100000 miles from first date in service.

Air bag light blinking, has come up several times, the web is full of unhappy people with this problem but no recall according to dealer.

I was traveling at 65mph on interstate 90 east. the car while driving when i was giving gas it didnt run forward and it just stopped on the middle of the road with my kids in it. i took it to the dealer and dealer told me that the radiator pipe got corroded so the cooling oil from the transmission didnt flow properly and the transmission failed during the car running.the toyota has safety recall of excessive corrosion for the spare tire then same thing applies as the corrosion part is underneath of the engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 30 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle due to a rusted cable. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the tire was taken from its original position and placed in the trunk of the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000. updated 7/16/15*cn

Airbag light blinking for passenger side. happened before. kaiserslautern, germany toyota dealership said if it happens again that airbag may have to be replaced and it would cost 1,500 to 2,000 dollars. safety should be not expire within 3-5 year warranty. should be lifetime until owner owns/has the vehicle. should be fixed/replaced with no charge. on a different topic, the wheels/rims is another issue. it bubbled/corroded and toyota said not covered under warranty. constantly losing air before i bought new aftermarket wheels. should have been fixed/replaced by toyota also. btw, daytime phone is address in chicago. my number for germany is 011 49 6371 56000351.

The srs warning light comes on and off intermittently. i have read many online forums and this seems to be a common problem. i am hoping a recall will be issued for the safety of my family and all the other families out there with similar issues. i am usually able to fix it by jiggling the wiring under the driver and passenger seats.

I was sent a recall notice by toyota, indicating that the "spare tire assembly may corrode and detach". i took my vehicle to the dealer on december 19, 2014, and they removed the spare tire and placed it in the vehicle in a plastic bag. they did not fix it properly. the spare tire is now occupying a lot of space that i need for cargo. they told me i would receive a letter when the proper remedy was available. i called toyota this morning (may 21, 2015) after waiting five months for the letter. the toyota representative that i spoke with said that the parts would become available for the remedy "in the middle of this year" but she could not even give me the month in which this would happen. i think it is too much to have to carry my spare tire around in my cargo space for several months. toyota should have been able to solve this problem faster. this is not the vehicle's drive train. this is a metal hanger for a spare tire, it shouldn't be that difficult.

The driver's air bag light blinks on and off. the issue was traced to drivers seat wiring. the seat wires are easily exposed. the wires get in contact with the driver's foot causing damage to the wires. this leads to a problem detecting a wight on the seat that in turn enables the air bags.

Upon trying to open the passenger side rear automatic sliding door - plastic pieces shot out at people standing nearby hitting them in the face and upper body, and the end of a wire/cable flung out nearly hitting someone in the eye. the door continued to make loud clicking and crunching noises and would not open more that an inch or so. it had to be forcefully shut in order to drive the vehicle. similar things happened again when it was brought to the dealer to determine what the problem was. the dealer said the cause was the automatic door mechanisms. the velocity at which the plastic pieces and cable flung out could seriously injure someone. this issue should be required to be recalled and repaired free of charge since it could cause serious eye injury from defective parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (wheels); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My 2006 toyota sienna has a door weld failure where the door check mount connects to the drive door.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that a remedy had not yet been designed to correct the issue. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the dealer cut the spare tire cable without the contact's consent and placed the spare in the contact's vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 7/13/15*cn

My 2006 sienna has a low mileage, 38k. a couple of days ago, when replacing the front brake pads, i noticed the power steering rack boot on the front passenger side is leaking. i googled it online and found so many 2nd generation siennas are having the same issue. so it much be a design flaw. toyota needs to issue a recall for this. *tr

Noticed leak in front passenger side of sienna van. took to dealership, who identified the leak source as the steering rack. part was not replaced under warranty, as too many years and 423 miles beyond warranty period. broken part 44250-08040 replaced part as toyota 44250-08041 failure of part, if not caught soon, enough, could cause loss of steering control while driving. toyota is well aware of the problem and even issues a service bulletin as tsb-0097-12 in addition to a new replacement part. there are many complaints about the failure of this part not long after warranty period is over. i believe the part was defective as installed. i add my voice to the many who have replaced this part and wish to complain about the lack of response from toyota corporation. dot should investigate this and similar steering rack parts. after toyota brushed off my complaint via phone support, i received written usps mail identifying a warranty enhancement notification for a separate problem with the dashboard/instrument panel , due to cracking and sticky dashboards. obviously, if enough affected owners document their complaints about failing steering racks, toyota might become serious about the problem. typical cost of part is $1200-$1600. *tr

I was driving my toyota sienna 2006 today morning and the driver in front of me abruptly stopped. i was maintaining a safe distance and immediately hit my brakes. although the brakes seemed to engage, the car accelerated and very badly rear-ended the car in front me. has this happened to anyone before with the car auto-accelerating on it's own? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and the technician noticed that the rack and pinion was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. updated 7/7/15*cn updated 9/15/15*js

I have been the owner of two 2006 sienna vans and both have had failure of both of the side mirrors. the mirrors become floppy and will not hold their position. this results in the loss of blind spot visibility on both sides of the vehicle. there is no specific incident that causes the failure. it is expensive to fix and would seem to be a safety issue. while there have been several close calls of attempting to change lanes and thinking the mirror was in the correct position only to find there was a vehicle in the blind spot i have avoided an accident. *tr

Air bag warning light started flashing indicating a problem with the side air bags. my internet research reveals that this is a very common problem with the 2006 toyota sienna, toyota has issued two technical service bulletins but they refuse to correct the problem with out making extensive charges to their customers. my vehicle has been through normal use and never in an accident. *tr

The vinyl dashboard on my vehicle is melting in the sun. i live in florida and park the vehicle outside. the dashboard has a sticky residue to the touch. it has several cracks and the top of the dashboard appears to be covered in wax. what concerns me more is the vapor ordor emminating from the dash. it's making me and my four children sick. at 87 degrees today, i can't drive with the windows down. and the smell of the melted vinyl goes through the airconditioning vents. no amount of air freshener diffuses the odor. what can be done about this? *tr

I want to know why toyota is dragging their feet getting the spare tire bracket and cable corrected. i will not have my wife and daughter without a means to replace a flat tire when they are traveling. the fix is simple new mechanism with stainless steel cable and associated hardware. the offer to remove the tire and place that in the trunk is an insult as is not to carry it and call toyota if they have a flat. this recall has been in place for a very long time and something has to be done. recall is 14v273000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while parking the vehicle, it accelerated independently without warning and crashed into the contact's residence. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries reported. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was repaired for the damages, but the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

All four alloy wheels on this vehicle have the paint bubbling and chipping off leaving the wheel exterior exposed to weather and further corrosion. underneath the chipped paint the alloy is corroding, potentially compromising the strength and overall integraty of the wheels. i have experienced air loss in both front tires over the course of just a few days. my local tire shop checked both front tires for punctures but found nothing. they then removed the tires from the rims and indicated the rims had corroded around the outer diameter of the rim where the tire bead is supposed to seal. they cleaned the corrosion from the rim interior and applied a bead sealing compound that fills in the corroded and pitted bead area of the rim allowing the tire bead to seal and hold air. when it comes time to rotate the tires the tech person indicated that i should also have them seal the tires placed on the front of the vehicle as they would probably start loosing air as well with the added weight of the front wheel drive engine and transmission. this seems to be a common issue with this year model of the toyota sienna. thus far,toyota will not do anything to correct this issue which seems to me to be a serious safety hazard. *tr

2006 toyota sienna le acquired 9/2013 with 93k miles on it. single previous owner with "clean" carfax and service records. starting 1/2014, vehicle stability control began engaging erratically at inappropriate times while cornering during highway driving. it is very startling with loud beeps and flashing lights followed by automatic braking that causes vehicle to slow and swerve abruptly. the vehicle continues to do so and is clearly a malfunction as it happens on dry roads, in gentle corners and at conservative speeds 45-65 mph, and unprovoked by abrupt steering, accelerator, or braking inputs. a very obvious safety issue as well as much undue wear and tear on brakes, tires, suspension, and steering. *tr

The srs warning light on my 2006 toyota sienna went on. on checking with toyota service, i was told that it would cost me $624/- to fix the problem. they had reported that there was a b0111 (opening in switch core error) that happened. this is a safety issue with the toyota sienna and must be part of a factory recall. there are numerous other folks with similar complaints on the toyota sienna 2006 model. please see http://www.siennachat.com/forum/64-general-discussion/5846-2006-sienna-airbag-indicator-light.html regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On march 13, 2015 driving on i-95 south in a 2006 toyota sienna van the cruise control would not disengage when the brakes were applied approaching an exit ramp. the vehicle would not slowdown in spite of pressing the brake pedal as hard as possible. moving the control lever forward to disengage the function was also not successful. the exit ramp was inclined so the cruise control accelerated the engine in an attempt to maintain our speed at 70 mph. the vehicle went thru a stop sign, bounced off the guard rail and came to a sudden stop with the engine not running. the impact destroyed the right side of the vehicle and the stopping was so abrupt that the cell phone (in my shirt pocket)flew out ripping the pocket off the shirt. neither the front nor the side air bags were deployed. skid marks made by the vehicle€™s right front tire (and possibly the rear right tire) prior to and after hitting the guard rail indicate the brakes were working on at least this side. skid marks attributable to the left hand tires were not noticed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires); however, the vehicle was unable to be serviced under the recall because the manufacturer had not provided a remedy to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 03/24/15*lj the consumer stated this was the second notice in the last 4 years. updated 10/19/2015*js

Tread became separated from 8 to 10 inches of tire exposing the steel belts. caused an unsafe wobble while driving. tire did not rupture. issue was discovered quickly. tire only 14 months old. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became stiff. the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000.

After hearing a clicking sound when i opened my front driver side door, i took my vehicle in for an inspection. it was found that the door check mounting panel had come off the door. there have been no accidents on this vehicle. it seems that a bad design or poor welding job may have been the problem. i will have to pay out of pocket to fix this problem, either by having the checker plate replaced/rewelded or by replacing the entire door. *tr

1) august 2013 during an oil change the dealer technician notified me the steering rack needed replacing due to oil leaks from the rack and pinion ($1000 repairs). 2) september 2014 asked dealer to check air conditioning ac right center console blower. after recharging the system with dye, found the ac lines to the rear cabin corroded under the wheel wells -- recommended $1500 to replace entire lines (i declined pending further inspection summer 2015). 3) february 2015 noticed right side power sliding door stopped working electronically, with key fob, interior switches, etc., and would only work when pulling open/closing manually by hand. actuators still worked to "lock" the door during the last inch closing/opening. noticed black cable sheathing frayed and bare in spots, showing steel cable inside, but cable still intact. found online forums stating many having similar issues. located my extension to warranty enhancement notice from toyota mailing stating "certain 2004-2007 model year sienna rear sliding door latch assemblies and power sliding door cable assemblies" may be covered (up to 120k or 9 years from original date of purchase, whichever came first), via the toyota customer support program. however, this "enhancement" does not cover door motor assembly failures, which my dealer technician identified as the probable main cause of the door not working properly (after having removed part of the door for inspection). i declined the $1000 labor + $1200 parts ($2200 total) motor, but accepted the free cable assembly warranty coverage. am now using the door in manual mode only. my concerns: these parts are wearing out prematurely under normal use/wear and tear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The plastic on the dashboard is cracking as if it was slashed with a razor knife. i looked up the problem on the internet and numerous sites have people reporting the problem going back to 2004 models. the toyota dealer service department just says the van is out of warranty and the cracks are due to age (which they probably are to some degree) but present no safety issues. i refute that claim. if the dash is cracking then i assume the integrity of the airbag system is compromised. have older siennas been tested that have a cracking dashboard? my wife's 2000 avalon also has a plastic dash and it is not cracking at all. neither are my two sons old 4runners or my daughters 2005 sienna. i'm very concerned about the front airbags and their proper deployment in an accident.

My wife stated that when she started up the van, the airbag light came on and stayed flashing the entire time she was driving. i checked for myself and found the same issue. i referenced the owners manual which stated that it needs to be taken to service immediately. *tr

Wire cable that operates automatic door on passenger side snapped without warning. door no longer opens or closes - even manually without some effort. vehicle only has 55k miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (wheels) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ## vin passed ## toyota sienna 2006 ##

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving on freeway the stability control light came on, warning started beeping, and brakes were automatically applied. the vehicle had no power until it had slowed down, then had reduced power. the beeping continued and the dashboard warning light remained on for a few minutes. after the beeping and the light went out, drivability was normal. the car behind us nearly collided with us when this happened. conditions: smooth, dry pavement. nothing that should have caused this problem. this problem has occured a half dozen times over the last week or two. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires). the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician strapped the spare tire to the rear of the vehicle as a temporary remedy. the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 02/18/15*lj updated 10/28/2015*js

The sliding power door, passenger side does not open and is stuck closed. toyota is charging over $1500 for the fix, even though the problem has existed for years. any on-line search will clearly indicate a need for a recall on this safety issue: "to date, toyota has not issued a recall for the sienna, although some owners have reported that the automaker has issued technical service bulletins (tsb) for the automatic sliding doors. a tsb is effectively a hidden recall, meaning that toyota is attempting to handle the problem in-house. contact your toyota dealer for assistance. check the nhtsa website for current recall information" i have contacted toyota, many times and they just don?t care. so can the nhtsa do something about this issue or not???? thank you. *tr

Toyota sienna recall for spare tire carrier moved the spare tire to the luggage compartment of vehicle. the tire was removed from the underside of the vehicle, placed in a bag, and placed in the luggage compartment. the tire was not secured by service and is free to vibrate, shake, and roll when turning. this was to be a temporary fix, with the permanent solution to be determined by toyota. it has been over 6 months from the release date of the recall and there is still no permanent solution, and there is no eta for a fix at this time, per the toyota customer service center. this issue needs to be resolved as it is limiting the available luggage compartment space, and the movement of the unsecured spare tire is distracting. what requirements are there for closing out action items on recalls and for completing "permanent" fixes? *tr

Driving my daughter home from school the srs indicator light came on in dashboard and began flashing. this is the "drivers side" indicator, not the passenger side indicator located beneath the clock. *tr

While the vehicle was in motion, the spare tire dropped suddenly. toyota knew about this corrosion problem back in april 20, 2010 with nhtsa campaign number 10v160000. in may 22, 2014, another interim campaign number 14v273000 was issued. until today, nothing have been followed up to solve the issue. toyota's customer service just told me that "until they found a permanent solution for this issue, just put the spare tire in the trunk". this type of shirking responsibilities and aloof attitude. the sudden dropped of the tire would have pose a very dangerous conditions to other vehicles if on a busy highway. *tr

My airbag light came on. i took it to a toyota dealership for repair. they ordered the part, but then also informed me i needed a new water pump. i had the water pump repaired, then several weeks later the airbag part came in, but i didn't have the money to have it repaired. i still have the part. now there is a recall on some toyota models, but i did not find a recall specific to my vehicle. i think my vehicle should maybe be included in this recall. what do i need to do? i do not have the money to have the airbag part installed and repaired. just let me say i love, love, love my 2006 sienna. i will keep it until it dies. *tr

The airbag light began blinking. i took it to the dealership for a diagnosis and was told that both air bags would need to be replaced at a cost of nearly $1,500. our sienna only has 86k miles on it and has not been in an accident. from my research, this air bag problem with this particular vehicle has garnered several complaints. it is my opionion that this is a known issue at toyota and should be subject to a recall. *js

Will driving i came to a stop sign and proceeded to slow down but the car continued to rev a high rate and lunged forward into the four way cross before finally coming to a stop. *tr

My toyota sienna dashboard has been melting. it started with small dots and now its peeling off. *js

Driver seatbelt on 2006 toyota sienna minivan does not retract. this is a safety issue due to toyota's design defect. the same issue is faced by numerous others as evidenced by the fact that toyota has issued a recall for this problem in other types of vehicles that use the same parts - e.g. suvs, cars etc the current recall should be extended to toyota sienna minivans too given the safety implications. *tr

Was involved in a mvc where the vehicle went off the road, the front end hit first over an embankment, and then the vehicle proceeded to roll multiple times. there were no airbags to deploy, yet the airbag sensors on the front of vehicle were smashed flat? there wash total loss of the vehicle. requesting an investigation of the vehicle airbags as to why they did not deploy. vehicle has already been released to salvage yard by the insurance company but a "hold" has been placed on the vehicle pending an investigation. *tr

The tires do not last more than 18 months on this vehicle. the tire dealer will not warranty tires because it has obvious misalignment based on the tire wear. i had the alignment checked and it is all within factory specs. this is very frustrating. i get less than 20,000 miles on a set of tires that cost $600. *tr

The six way automatic drivers' seat shifts while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (wheels). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced the failure. updated 3/24/15*cn updated 9/6/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The driver airbag comes on and off periodically. *tr

There is a structural problem with 2006 toyota sienna minivan. the rear liftgate strut stopped working. the trunk door is just heavy dead weight. one adult must lift and hold the trunk door (which is quite heavy) so that the other adult can access the trunk -- or at least accessing the trunk without smashing their skull and/or arms/hands/back. toyota said that they had an extended warranty that covered this part that expired in 2012. it looks like there was a recall of this part for 2006 toyotas. however, toyota is telling me that mine was not covered by the 2006 recall because mine was produced later in 2006. so, apparently, toyota is in the business of building vehicles that allow you to access your trunk for only 6 years -- after that, it is a two person job to get in and out of the trunk. that tells me that in september 2006, i bought my last toyota.

Airbag warning light has been on since approximately mid july 2014. i received a warranty enhancement notice from toyota (regarding a side airbag connector may have been improperly manufactured in 2006 sienna) which requested that i contact a toyota dealership to determine if this condition is covered by the warranty enhancement "at no charge to you" particularly if the airbag light is on. when i called two different dealerships to check the vehicle, both dealerships told me i had to pay over $100 for the testing. the second dealership said they would cover the fee for the testing only and if the problem was the one listed on the warranty-but i would not know that until after the testing was done-so they would charge me for the screening after the testing ruled out a side airbag connector issue-over $100. i called the toyota number listed on the warranty several times and spoke with toyota representatives but they ultimately stated my issue was with the dealership-not toyota. they refused to put me through to a supervisor only "colleagues". i do not think i should pay anything to be screened for this issue and when i reread the warranty that is what it clearly indicates-" no charge". *tr

Dashboard is soft, sticky and appears to be melting, particularly in the hot sun. a large crack has developed laterally along the entire width. *tr

Abs light and brake lights are on. take the vehicle to a mechanic and they said that it is not the first sienna with that problem and when both lights are on, the abs system is disabled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the rear tailgate manual latch was found to be melted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while stopped at a traffic light with the brakes engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000. ..updated 04/23/15 *bf ...updated08/20/15 *bf *js *js

The dashboard begin to melt, crack. *tr

Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. mechanic at firestone indicated that he used to work at a toyota dealership where he witnessed dozens and dozens of sienna's whose rack and pinion steering was leaking and required replaced. we had the work done at toyota but it cost over $1,400. the rack and pinion steering should not have been leaking. our car was garage kept for 100% of its life, and was well cared for. i believe this item should be a formal recall handed down to toyota. thank you. *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna has only 66,500 miles on it and when i took it to the dealer for inspections, i was told that it needed a new power steering rack and a wheel alignment to go with it. the charge for the same is $1300 plus. i am seeing several people having the same issue with the 2006 toyota sienna. when i called toyota about it, they mentioned that my vehicle is not under recall for this purpose. it does seem to be a design issue and i believe toyota should take ownership of this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (adaptive equipment) however, the parts were not available for the recall repair. the dealer explained that they could not repair the vehicle for at least two months since the parts were not readily available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Found big crake in dash board.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that all the doors on the vehicle failed to open when attempting to exit the vehicle. the failure occurred multiple times. the dealer stated that the doors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

The dashboard began to show cracks and became sticky to the touch. the problem has continued and grown progressively worse. the glare created by the current condition of the surface makes driving hazardous.

Steering rack boot on the passenger side has a leak. i was told that i need to replace the whole steering rack and pinion costing almost $1400. this is a very common problem in toyota sienna 2006 and toyota issued psb 0097-12 for this but not a recall. toyota even changed the design in the newer models after 2006. even though it is a defective design but toyota does not seem to care and own responsibility for this. customers are paying for this. *tr

Dashboard began melting/cracking and pealing. it is now soft to the touch and pieces come out. there is a glare and it is a distraction while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (structure) and felt that the remedy for the recall would fail to repair the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 10v160000 (structure) for the similar failure in 2011, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact declined the recall repair due to the limitation of vehicle space usage. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,600.

The power sliding door would not close completely, leaving the operation of the vehicle on the road unsafe. upon inspecting the door, the power cord making the door open and closed looked frayed and knotted and off its tracks. the only way to get the door to completely close was to cut the cord. the door now operates manually. they passenger side cord plastic coating looks to be cracked and could eventually could become not operable as the driver side. contacted the toyota of des moines, they said there is an extended warranty of the power sliding door cords and its parts for 9 years and 120,000 miles, which ever comes first. cannot fix my toyota sienna under the extended warranty because it was over 120,000 miles. i bought the vehicle when it was 127,000 miles. the previous owners did not get it fixed nor honda of ames, the dealership where i bought the vehicle. i think toyota did not do enough to get the word out to the previous owners of the extended warranty or the dealerships. i looked on the toyota website, entered my vin, they was nothing about extended warranties on this vehicle. this should be a recall, due to defective parts from toyota and the potential unsafe situation this could of caused to people, especially young children. they are the target market for toyota sienna minivans-families with young children. if i bought a minivan with power doors, i expect to be able to use the power sliding doors as it was intended. i am very concerned about the safety of my three children who are all under 5 years old. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the dashboard fractured from the steering wheel area to the passenger side air bag. the dealer stated that the failure was not covered under warranty. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000.

On monday august 4th, 2014 after a funeral, i drove into the parking lot of the church where i was going to gather with my fellow friends and family that lost their family member that day.. i drove into the driveway and attempted to reverse my minivan, i had my hand on the shift change to shift my car, upon attempting to change shifts my car accelerated and i lost control of the vehicle, causing my car to go hit the side of the building of the church damaging the gas tank, and causing the gas to leak. at the time of the scene and accident my 6 year old was in his carseat behind me and was scared at what had just happened, he panicked and took off his seat belt, opened the door, and went running out of the vehicle.. at that moment trying to regroup myself to see why my car had accelerated with force forward, i parked my vehicle and went looking for help.. i cannot explain how my car gained so much force to end up over 2 feet in the air over a small wall... i did notice my car hit the gas tank and heard gas leaking and went to cry for help.. i am not aware of any recalls on my van except for the undercarriage tire, which at this time the recall is not complete because they have not finalized a schedule for me to have it checked... also i am upset that the minivan upon the impact of hitting the wall did not diploit the airbag... i googled safety recall on toyota sienna and came upon a recall on more than 615k sienna models over a rollaway risk.. the years listed were 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 toyota sienna,and a recall affecting a possible rollaway upon shift gears.. according to the article the shift lever cold be moved out of position depressing the the brake pedal, and because of this fault, the affected siennas could roll away without causing warning, increasing the risk for crash.. well i was in a crash. *tr

On august 1st at approximately 10:11pm [144298 miles on the vehicle] at the i-10east to i-75south interchange after merging onto i-75 south. traveling on i-10 east from tallahassee to orlando using the cruise control which was set at 75mph according to the speedometer - in order to take the i-75 southbound (tampa-orlando) exit i applied the brake to slow down and release the cruise control. upon merging onto i-75 from the ramp i was traveling at about 55 to 60 mph and went to select resume on the cruise control. i removed my foot from the accelerator as i always do and let the cruise do the work. the vehicle accelerated as expected to 75 mph - the set point and stayed there for about 2 seconds (long enough for me to notice the speedometer pause at 75mph and then the vehicle accelerated fast and hard again (like full throttle) and kept going in about 2 seconds i was now at 85 and still accelerating; i applied my brakes to release the cruise control and slow the vehicle - it released the cruise and i was able to slow down - i did not use the cruise control after that. *tr

Last night as i was driving home on the freeway, my cars navigation system, in addition to the radio/dvd/cd system, shut down showing a black screen. as i kept driving, the side lights (but not the screen) would briefly come on and then turn off again. it did that at least 6 times. everything else works fine, (e.g., lights, air conditioning, signals, etc.), but i have no music and no dvd player. my car is not that old and i keep it in mint condition! for it to have turned off like that is baffling, especially since i just had it totally serviced last month, as i do every year. the dealer, without having seen it, quoted an astronomical amount for something that could quite possibly be a fuse problem or a loose connection somewhere within the system. anyway, that's my problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the dashboard exhibited a crack that ran across from the driver’s side air bag indicator and instrument panel. additionally, the foam from the dashboard was exposed through the vinyl cover. the manufacturer was not contacted. a local mechanic stated that the dash needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Air bag srs sensor light flashing intermittently flashing off and on. this is a life/safety issue, as i do not know if i can rely on my srs system to properly function or not. it is also extremely agitating and distracting when driving overnight and/or on long distances, to have a dashboard warning light flash off and on. the srs light was first observed flashing several times in march 2010, but then stopped. it started flashing again while on a cross-state trip in december 2010. as i had, my wife and two young children in the van, i immediately pulled off the road and called the dealership (toyota of richardson, richardson tx). i was advised at that time that it would be safe for me to continue with my trip. when i returned home, i took the car to the dealership. the dealer took no action stating on the service ticket the srs light was "??not flashing today"??. to date, the srs light continues to flash on and off at weeks or months at a time. from the internet, i recently learned that a tsb #284073 (nhtsa action number: 10034130) was issued by toyota to its dealerships back on june 23, 2010 (six months before i brought the vehicle in), as well as three earlier tsb's (el001-08, tsb-0252-08 & tsb-0162-10) all related to srs lamp/sensors . to date, i still do not know if i have a properly functioning srs system. i also note that of the 684 complaints currently registered with the nhtsa, involving the 2006 toyota sienna, more than one-third (33%) of those complaints (234) involve the air bag sensor/light issue. in july 2013, my van was involved in a rear-end collision. the air bag did not deploy. was its failure to deploy due to the nature/intensity of the impact, or the fact that the srs system is not properly functioning? i have no assurance it works properly. at this late date, i guess i'll simply be complaint #685. thank you *tr

The dashboard on my vehicle is melting. even though it is a 2006 model my vehicle only has 59,000 miles. when i reported it to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle they told me that it was because i used the wrong cleaner and i had damaged it. the estimated cost to replace the dashboard cover was $1,000.00. our local tv station ran a report that the toyota's and lexus vehicles all have this same problem. *tr

Original recall for back door stay kit, covered under warranty 12/17/08-dealership replaced rear hatch stays. door continues to be faulty. when you press the button to close, it responds temporarily, than begins to lift. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud thud sound. the contact noticed that the spare tire had detached from the undercarriage and rolled into the median. soon after the incident, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires:temporary/emergency spare tire). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. updated 02/02/15*lj

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while attempting to drive the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 79,529. jcc

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v273000 (tire). the contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. the dealer indicated parts were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer has not been contacted.

2006 toyota sienna air bag light is lit. possible air bag malfunction. received a letter from toyota to make an appointment to fix the problem, but they want you to pay for the diagnostic test if the part they deemed to be defective is ok. this has not yet led to any crash, injury, etc. if there is a problem with the air bag system, and toyota is aware of the problem, and they are as evidenced by the letter received, then these cars should be recalled and fixed with out charge to the consumer. *tr

Attempted to open passenger side sliding door to let children out and would not open. was told it is a problem with the door latch but would not be able to fix it because it is outside of the warranty. it is now stuck in the closed position. *tr

We discovered that the second row passenger seat belt (built into the seat) did not ever engage. it latched with no issues but would not catch when appropriate. as our young child typically uses the seat, we did not know how long it had been inoperable before a fortuitous use by an adult. we took it to the dealership where they replaced the seat belt assembly at our cost. *tr

At first, i have the tire pressure indicator light continuing to lit up. then one morning, the van was slow to response to shifting gear and acceleration. after stopping, it won't start and move into gear at all. there was no engine light being lit or warning sign. towed to shore toyota at mays landing, nj. they told me that the transmission oil had all leaked out due to the burst of abrupt failure on the inlet to the radiator. they asked me to replace the radiator at a cost of $1,150.26! after repaired, they then told me that the transmission is bad and difficult to move into gear. they quoted another $3,780 to replace the transmission. i was furious. since that the dealer told me that the van can be driven. i was prepared to trade it in and weighing my options. the van has 133,279 miles. i drove it ok initially, however, i experienced that it was difficult to accelerate twice. after 15 miles when i stopped at a traffic light, the van just stuck- it cannot move in any of the gears at all. i towed back home. after cooling down, it was able to drive again. the new transmission fluid smelled burnt. i am wondering why: ? why the engine light was not lit up at all when the coolant temperature was so high before spoiling the whole transmission? ? why was that not even any dtc codes stored on the obdii systems at all after all these defects? ? this seemed the same problem as the sticky transmission that other customers have been complaining about, yet toyota has not informing the customer of any actions need to be take. i have been receiving notices about the various recalls and the potential of monetary compensation, however, nothing has been realized yet. ? this seemed to be a very dangerous situations, if the van can be slowed down or stopped so drastically, the people in the vehicle could be bumped over. *tr

Tear on the boot of the power steering rack, passenger side. i researched on the internet and found this was not uncommon for toyota sienna 2006. some said toyota seemed to fix it in the 2007 model. toyota may keep quiet about the problem. the boot is too close to one of the belts. any debris (rock or ice or piece of metal) could be sling-shot by the belt and hit the rubber boot. this is a potential safety issue, the exposed steering joints could rust and break in the highway. they should put a protective plate between the boot and the belt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v16000 (structure) but was advised by the dealer and manufacturer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving in a residential area, going 5-10 mph, the anti-lock brake light came on flashing and beeping loudly. the steering system locked up and lasted 45 seconds to 1 minute. it would occur on a highway as well, no reason, ground completely dry. it would occur driving into the pa turnpike toll booth, rounding corners, going straight on 65 mph highway, (it occurred intermittently 60-70 times). the dealer (north hills toyota 7401 mcknight road, pittsburgh, pa 15237 412-318-3000 were unable to fix it after i took it in twice. the last time, they disconnected the antilock brake system to fix the problem. i currently am driving with the system unconnected. *js

My daughter was sitting in the middle passenger seat and the seat belt started to tighten on it's own. we had to cut the seat belt to let her out. *tr

Initially, steering is stiff when the vehicle is started and the steering wheel is turned. i am afraid that it might happened when the car is running at high speed. it would appear that there was a recall including the 2005 sienna, but apparently the 2006 model year is not covered. thanks for looking into this matter, best regards. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ecm needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. updated 06/10/14*lj

Airbag light came on so i took my car to the toyota dealership. i was advised that my airbag wiring harness system needs to be replaced. the van has 79k miles and it was only covered for 3 years/36k miles. how is an unused airbag defective? where is the consumer safety? should be a lifetime guarantee especially since the airbag was unused. why should my family be at risk for the product that hinders its usability for the purpose for which it was designed for. *tt

Last sunday as we were leaving for church my seven year old daughter sat in her safety car seat, reached for her seat belt and pulled it across her chest to fasten it. as she did so, it snapped in half. as a parent, i watched the incident in horror. i am so very grateful that we weren't in an accident where her life depended on the security of her belt. it appears as though somehow it was rubbed raw from the plastic hole it came out of in the vehicle. i hope this is a one time defect and not indicative of a larger problem. seat belts save lives, but only if they work properly. *tr

I turned on the seat heater, and the seat started smoking. the seat started smoking more and i turned my car off and poured water to stop the fire. i took pictures of the aftermath of the incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the rear hatch struts failed to sustain the hatch and caused the hatch to hit the contact's head. the contact stated that she did not suffer injuries to the head. the door hatch was not replaced. the manufacturer advised that the warranted repair was expired. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000 and the approximate current mileage was 89,000.

Driver seat belt gets stuck cannot retract back and stays loose. *tr

I just bought this van from a small dealership and i notice that my seat belt is loss every time i drive my van . so i pulled on it and it will get harder and harder so dealing with it i got some what distracted so i pulled over to undo it and it took some muscle ant time . while im driving if i pull a bit it does it every time ... just got this van and i'm tire of it already. *tr

Since 2012, the front passenger's door has made a loud popping, cracking sound every time it is opened or closed. toyota dealer informed me the door weld is cracked and the entire door must be removed for a new weld and paint job at a body shop. dealer also showed me a toyota warranty coverage enhancement for this problem (the "door check mounting panel," pol07-04, issued 10/22/07), which extends up to 5 years or 100,000 miles. i never received notice of this in the mail, and it does not appear under the tsbs on the nhtsa site. my van is no longer covered at 110,000 miles. note: i had this same problem on my driver's side door at only 32,000 miles, which was repaired under warranty. that means both my front doors have had failed welds. this clearly is a manufacturing defect which toyota should cover, regardless of mileage.

The air bag light comes on as expected when the van is started. then instead of going out, it flashes the entire time the car is on. this happens intermittently. sometimes if the van is shut off and restarted, the light will go out. but then a couple days later, it will flash again. i have no idea whether or not my airbags would actually deploy in the event of an accident. research shows that this is a known issue that has happened to many other people. repairs are expensive for van owners and the issue returns after repairs. please consider an investigation of this issue. there are those of us who cannot afford thousands of dollars to even attempt to fix our vans, and we have no choice other than to drive our families around in unsafe vehicles with our fingers crossed that we don't get in an accident. thank you! *tr

The car was sent to the dealer for timing belt kit replacement, upon inspection the technician found the anti lock brake system is malfunctioning due to the fact the above mentioned part, part # 44050-08030, the anti lock brakes hydraulic unit, is damage or inoperable. the technician told me this is not the first time he has encountered this situation in the same model/year of my car, but because toyota has not pronounce on this matter there is little he can do about it except for replace the part which cost about $1,680.00, he advise me to inform the proper authorities for further investigation on why the part malfunction. *tr

Two issues: (1) since 2012, the front passenger's door has made a loud popping, cracking sound every time it is opened or closed. toyota dealer informed me the door weld is cracked and the entire door must be removed for a new weld and paint job at a body shop. dealer also showed me a toyota warranty coverage enhancement for this problem (the "door check mounting panel," pol07-04, issued 10/22/07), which extends up to 5 years or 100,000 miles. i never received notice of this in the mail, and it does not appear under the tsbs on the nhtsa site. my van is no longer covered at 110,000 miles. note: i had this same problem on my driver's side door at only 32,000 miles, which was repaired under warranty. that means both my front doors have had failed welds. this clearly is a manufacturing defect which toyota should cover, regardless of mileage. (2) power sliding door will not operate when interior buttons or key fob buttons are pushed. it will open manually, but it sticks and requires a hard pull. dealer advises cabling is malfunctioning and the motor in the main control board is bad. i was told the warranty enhancement for the rear sliding door assemblies and power sliding door assemblies will cover the cables and latch, but does not cover the motor, the main control board, or the lock! this is a very costly repair. these components are defective and should be included in the warranty enhancement. *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to driver side door weld failure. *smd the consumer stated last week, the driver side door developed a popping noise that occurred whenever the door was opened or closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an inspection revealed the spot welds had broken away from the door structure. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph the anti skid break light illuminated and the vehicle made a loud beeping sound. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence after the failure occurred. the failure occurred sixty or seventy times over a period of one year. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic could not diagnose the failure, because it occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Steering oil leak on passenger side found during routine oil change, the steering rack inner seals had disintegrated causing fluid leakage that was not evident until the boot had been affected and broken. *tr

The drivers air bags light gets on and off, but mainly keeps on. i took it to the dealer and said it was fine and the light was off all the time that they were checking it, but the problem continued. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while completing a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the side of the contact’s vehicle. the front air bags deployed but the side curtain air bags did not. the contact, and five passengers sustained head injuries from the impact and were transported to the hospital for treatment. a police report was not filed of the incident. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

While trying to make a turn (several times since the first episode, like 10 more) the steering wheel gets locked and doesn't respond to the way that i'm trying to steer, it's get locked or really hard to maneuver, and just because i'm turning at slow speed i haven't had an accident. last time i was backing up from my driveway and then i couldn't move to any side (left or right), it was locked for like 1 minute. i don't know if there is any recall about this problem. *tr

Passenger side air bag light is on. and the bulletin code is dtcb0111. *tr

The airbag light comes on even though the airbags have never been deployed. it goes off for a while then will come back on. toyota will do nothing about it. *tr

I started up the van and the airbag light is blinking. i tried to unplug and replug yellow connecter put did not go away. *tr

The door check pocket on the driver's side door began making a popping sound. upon further inspection, it was evident that the spot welds on the pocket came undone. looking into the matter, it became apparent that this is a known issue for toyota. they offered a warranty enhancement of 5 years or 100,000 miles for the issue. upon contacting the company and discussing the issue, i was promptly told that my vehicle does not qualify and that there is nothing toyota is willing to do for me. i have been told by multiple people at the national headquarters that the decision has been made and they will not compensate me for this failure which is due to their faulty manufacturing. *tr

Nhtsa action number : ea06020 the replacement strut for the rear lift gate under the recall nhtsa action number : ea06020 are failing again. they were already replace once under the recall. if it's a normal wear item then should be listed under maintenance.

Less than a year ago a creaking noise turn into a cracking noise and now is worse like a popping sound that feel like the door is going to fall when you try to close it and when you are in the highway the door vibrates and it feels like is going to fall from the vehicle. toyota send a notice to extend the warranty 5 yrs or 100000 and my mini van mostly is used in the weekends so i have only about 60000k for a 8 years old car (low mileage use). of course the noise start to happen just after 5 yrs but less than 6 yrs or 100000 miles and toyota apparently does not cover the repair. i'm wandering if the door fall off from the car in the highway causing a major accident who is going to be responsible. this is very common problem of a welding joint and this should not be happening if proper work have been done. i invite you take prompt action and push toyota for a recall regarding the front door welding problem. cost of replacement is above 2k. i hope to heard soon from you. thanks *tr

The air bag light flashes all the time. i take it in and fix it every time i get maintenance done. they open the circuit in the right side squib circuit and adjust the pin fit connection on wire harness. costs $60.00 to fix. it has been happening for years! i need to find someone that can tell me how to fix this myself! it stays off for about a day or two, sometimes a month or two. then it starts blinking again. *tr

The src airbag (curtain/side airbag) malfunction indicator went off. it has been below of recently. when i googled it, some people pointed it out to the yellow harness under the front seats. i wiggled it a little as some people suggested and the indicator light went away (i don't know if it may come back again). this is a major safety concern to me. anyone could easily break the hardness when they pull the tray under seat. or a car accident when your shoe could accidentally kick the hardness and break it, preventing the side airbag from deploying. it has to be a better way to protect the hardness. especially here in minnesota with below of the hardness get too cold and may become brittle. *tr

The passenger side, middle row seat belt on my 2006 sienna will no longer retract. it looks like this is a common problem for this vehicle. *tr

The steering rack inner seals had disintegrated causing fluid leakage that was not evident until the boot had been affected and broken. concerned by part failure with such low mileage. complaints seen on toyota forums - toyota issued technical service bulletins in july 2012 but no information sent to consumers tsb-0097-12 . consider this to be a manufacturers defect. *tr

Last week, the airbag warning light started flashing constantly while the car is running. a quick read of the owner's manual indicates a problem with the side or curtain airbags. more research on the internet indicates that this is a common problem with siennas from 2006. this is a safety issue, and should be addressed by toyota on a wide scale basis. my car is like new, not used much, never been in an accident and has 23000 miles. it is inexcusable for this to happen, and more inexcusable for the consumer to have to pay to fix it, considering that this appears to be a common safety issue with these cars. please force toyota to issue a recall, to deal with this problem fairly, for affected owners. *tr

The driver side airbag light blinks on/off, indicating problems with the airbag. according to my research, this is a common problem with the 2006 sienna that toyota is aware of. *tr

The air bag light is blinking, indicating the side curtain air bags are not functioning. there is a tsb on this, #0069-12. a search indicates many problems with this that appear related to a defect in the vehicle wiring. this should be recalled and fixed by toyota. *tr

My air bag light went on. it was traced by the sealer to a faulty wire under the from passenger seat. the issue is that there is a drawer right there and the drawer often gets stuck and interferes with the wiring. the wiring is very exposed and can easily get broken! the is a design flaw that affects the safety of this vehicle and should be recalled! i have seen many, many complaints about this issue from similar owners of this vehicle. for example, see: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/toyota/sienna/airbag i ended up spending a lot of money fixing this, but it really needs to be resolved by toyota. *tr

Brand new 2006 toyota sienna brought in for flashing airbag light. told loose connector under driver's seat. dealership rest. light started flashing again while deployed overseas. upon return from overseas assignment, airbag light still flashing, not under warranty anymore and repair would be $3,000. told airbags may not deploy and will fail state safety inspection. this is a safety issue and sienna's need to be recalled to correct this major safety issue. thousands of consumers have same issue on sienna's. it is not right that consumers have to pay for a toyota design issue repair that could result in death of family. *tr

Right side power sliding door will not open or close all the way. need extreme manual pressure to force it to close. turning off power for the sliding door still does not allow it to be closed without needing extreme manual pressure. at this point in time, we are only using the left passenger sliding door to enter and exit the vehicle.

Srs warning light stays solid on. *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to drivers side door issues. *smd the consumer stated several weeks ago, the driver's side door started making a popping noise when it was opened and closed. the consumer did some research, and discovered the issue was due to poor engineering on the door weld, that could not stand the stress of opening and closing. the consumer called toyota customer care and was reassured they would be able help him. they indicated, they were aware of the issue. after several phone calls and driving around to get various estimated, toyota decided they were not going to assist the consumer. the problem has since worsened and now requires a complete door replacement.

The vehicle has been 'grumbling' for the past few months. finally took it in and they are having to replace the front wheel bearings. i don't think the bearings should be wearing out in just 100k miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the contact took vehicle to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed and the dealer stated that a rusted cable caused the air bag light to illuminate. the vehicle was repaired but the repair did not remedy the defect. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Drivers seat belt is frozen in place at all the way out, unusable , have to have it towed to fix it. *tr

After installing new battery, air bag light goes off intermittently. vehicle involved in 2 accidents, but no one ever cleared the air bag light. moving front seats back and forth also affect the air bag light. eventually light went out and assumed everything okay. movement of seats have brought the light back on and this time, stays solid. failed state inspection for the air bag light. codes found b0111 and b0150. reseated connectors under the passenger seat = no change. wiring under seats is substandard and poorly designed. it is easy to see how the wiring can become easily damaged during normal use. no protective casings around connectors to protect the wires from accidental bumping/corrosion. something needs to be done about this recurring problem. very poor quality assurance in this vehicle. *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna van has an srs light that intermittently comes on. i have seen no resolution from toyota. i understand that the srs is disabled when the light is on, thus a safety issue. *tr

There was no accident, the srs warning light came on, blinking, indicating an issue with the system. i took it to my dealer, was quoted a repair of $1600 for a new wire harness. i declined. i researched online for several days and found that this is a very common issue with this particular toyota make and model. often people get the repair done and the light comes on within days. this is a safety issue and an issue with the design of the car, not user error. i have never been in an accident, the airbags have never been deployed, so i can't understand why normal use would cause such an expensive repair. toyota needs to do a recall of this make and model or provide a fix that will work. the wire harness for this model is under the front seats, which get moved and jostled daily. the passenger seat has a bin that slides in and out directly above the wires for the srs! i have jostled the wires and the light goes off. so now i don't know if my airbags even work. the dealer wants $150 just to tell me yes or no on that. please look through your records to find more of these complaints as i know they have been filed. here are a few websites where people are discussing the issue: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25631560-2006-sienna-with-flashing-srs-light http://www.siennachat.com/forum/64-general-discussion/5846-2006-sienna-airbag-indicator-light.html http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/toyota/sienna/airbag. *tr

Steering oil leak on passenger side found during routine oil change. *tr

Air bag indicator light has begun flashing on the dash under no extraordinary circumstances. when ignition is started the light comes on and blinks at a slow rate until the car is turned off. air bags have never deployed on this vehicle. *tr

The car was in park in the driveway with the engine running. without putting the car in drive, the car rolled forward after i exited the vehicle. i quickly turned to get back in the car to stop the vehicle, as it was rolling towards my other car in the driveway. in doing so, i suffered a knee injury, fell to the ground i injured my knee and was unable to stop the vehicle before it made contact with my other car. the injury to my knee was significant, required surgery, and i have still not returned to work. *tr

When starting the vehicle the air bag light begins blinking and will not go out. based on online information i determined that the harness under the passenger seat may be faulty. i unplugged the harness and replugged it and the light went out. after a few hundred miles the blinking light returned. the vehicle is out of warranty and too expensive to fix. it appears that there are many people with the same issue. please check into the airbag problem on this vehicle. *tr

The rear door hatch struts failed on my 2006 sienna le, it came crashing on me, fortunately i caught it midway and i wasn't injured because of that. if not for that, i could have been seriously hurt. now the rear door/trunk hatch does not stay open, and if i let go of it, it comes crashing down really fast. i am worried that this will hurt somebody, particularly my children. there is a similar recall for the same struts used for power rear door hatch. however, when i contacted toyota they mentioned that recall doesn't apply to my vehicle just because my rear door hatch isn't powered, and i would have to pay out of my pocket to fix it. in my opinion the recall should be on the struts itself regardless of whether the door is powered or not as the struts are the ones that fail and not the powered function of the door. please investigate this as numerous other people have reported the same issue. *js

My van was under warranty and the air bag light was blinking. i brought to dealer for repair twice, and i was told be the toyota repair shop that it was normal. until now (the van is no longer warranty) through "forum" i know it is something wrong, and it happened to several 2006 toyota sienna. it is safety concerning, and i would submit this for recall. *tr

Front passenger seat belt jammed and it is not retracting. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that whenever starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they detected a problem with the air bag. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable.

The driver-side seat belt gets jammed during retraction and becomes inoperable. the result is that the driver may continue driving without protection until the belt can be unjammed. this problem occurs repeatedly and it is very difficult to resolve, sometimes requiring an expensive visit to the dealer. parts replacement is unlikely to resolve the problem since it seems to be a system issue.

The airbag light had come on and off for months until toyota dealership fixed it 2 1/2 yrs ago; the light is back on again and was told i could not get my van inspected with out it fixed. this is a defect with the 2006 siennas - there is no reason the air bag lights should be on. the sliding passenger rear door stopped working- door would not close - had to turn off electronic switch and have to slam the door to keep it closed. this is an extreme safety hazard for passengers. toyota has issued a service call on this but there is something drastically wrong with 2006 toyota siennas. on 10/14/2011 i filed a complaint with nhtsa about this and it took almost 2 years to address this problem. run flat tires wore out early, replaced but had a lot of flats and adding air to tires weekly. run flat rims were not true and had to replace rims and tires . i am the only owner of this vehicle.

Toyota sienna le 2006. sliding door can not be completely closed. this is a manual sliding door. the driver side sliding door can not be completely closed. this problem happened several times in the past year or so. previously it would close after several tries. but this time it would not work no matter what you try. it seems that one of the door locking parts does not operate properly. this is a serious safety problem because i have to drive the car with the door "half-open". *tr

My 2006 sienna was backed into at the passenger rear quarter panel by another vehicle. after about 2 or 3 days the air bag light came on. the body shop reset the airbags. about 2 months later the light came on again. took back to body shop and they had the same b code from the accident and reset. after researching on the web it seems that the front airbag sensor under the seats is the problem and i have to reset them every so often. same issue that other 2006 sienna owners are having. *js

Air bag warning light goes on and off. seems to be a connection issue. *js

Wheels are corroding excessively, this may cause air leaks in the future. it is a 2006 with 74700 miles, this seems to me to be too soon for this kind of wear. *tr

Extreme wheel corrosion of all 4 alloy wheels on 2006 toyota sienna xle awd. paint is flaking off, began as bubbling a couple of years ago. only 65k on the vehicle. *tr

Air bag light started to blink, so airbags won't work if there is a crash had to have it fixed at dealer for $600. *jb

The tailgate struts are worn down very easily by the design of the tailgate, with the result that the door slams shut on its own - and it is very heavy. toyota extended the warranty on the struts to 6 years, but the struts still wear out after a short time because of the tailgate design. toyota appears to be aware of this because of the warranty extension, but refuses to address the design problem. it is a serious flaw as the heavy tailgate can slam down on the necks and heads of both adults and children loading the trunk. a review of toyota and car forum boards illustrate how widespread and dangerous the problem can be.

All four wheels have severe bubbling and peeling paint. since purchasing the car, i have always gone to the toyota dealer for work and they have not paid any attention to this complaint. when i decided to have some work done with my husband's mechanic he raised the issue. he is concerned with the rust that is occurring and will continue to occur over time will eventually effect our ability to place new tires on the car as the rust encroaches into the rims.

Removed the run flat tires and replaced them with regular tires. i am constantly having the "tire balance" light go off in my car and getting flat tires. ever since i switched the tires the alignment has always been issue. *tr

My sliding rear doors are sticking or not closing/opening at all. the rear right sliding door when opened with the door handle needs to be tugged in order to open. *tr

The front passenger seat belt was completely extended and locked. this happened twice. i have also read about numerous complaints of other toyota sienna owners. *tr

The airbag light on the dash intermittently flashes. *tr

Passenger side steering rack boot leak. discovered at toyota dealership during oil change. *tr

The airbag warning light keeps coming on intermittently even though this vehicle has never been in a crash. the dealership tells me the air bags will not deploy if the warning light is on, but that the connector below the seats is likely the culprit. toyota should issue a recall and provide a solution to this safety issue. *tr

During the 65k service at i was told that the power steering fluid is leaking this require replacement of steering gear and replacing the tie rod end each side. the cost will be around $1225.00. the mechanic told me that this is a common problem. i believe the quality of toyota vehicle is getting decreased compare to some earlier models. *tr

One morning, just a regular morning as always, i got into my car to drive to work, turned the car on, and the airbag light came on. it continued to flash the whole time i was driving. it has been flashing ever since, every time i drive this car. there was no accidents or any funny business, just out of the blue it started flashing. *tr

On february 25, 2012, the passenger side power sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna would not close unless i applied force. for months this issue did not resolve and became worse to the point where we could no longer use the door. this became a safety issue as my three young children could only exit through the driver side door into the street side. this put my children and me in danger of being hit by passing motorists. furthermore, in the event of an emergency, this exit point would not be available to us. after receiving the warranty enhancement notice we took the vehicle in for repair in july 2012, but were informed the part needing replacement, identified as "r/sliding door rear support latch and cable assy" was not covered even though the warranty enhancement notice clearly stated "rear sliding door latch assemblies" and "power sliding door cable assembly" were covered. i was told the part numbers did not match. in july 2013, i opened a case with toyota customer service. they again informed me the parts would not be covered under the enhancement warranty. i expressed my complete disappointment for the lack of regard for my family's safety. shortly after, i received a surprising call from the dealership explaining that the part in question was actually covered. their error was upsetting. i had to take my vehicle in twice to finally have the door repaired and had to pay for an additional part, a hinge that caused the door to sag and drag against the body of the vehicle which contributed to the safety issue and also caused visible damage to the exterior. i'm thankful the door is finally repaired, but worry that this issue has great potential for recurrence. i hope the nhtsa investigates the doors as i see many others have voiced similar complaints. although the warranty enhancement has been toyota's solution, it does not seem to be fixing the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. the vehicle failed to slow down upon depressing the brake. after reapplying the brake pedal and engaging the emergency brake the speed rate began to reduce to 50 mph. the vehicle was then maneuvered to the side road where the gear lever was shifted into park. the vehicle came to a complete stop and was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified and they recommended the vehicle be inspected by the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

In early 2011 our airbag light came on after a few days it turned off. around july 11 2011 the airbag light came on again and did not turn off. we had the vehicle service by a toyota dealership on 7/28/2011 (34,268 mileage). they "replaced the air bag per tsb". in mid october 2011 the air bag light came on again. the vehicle was serviced on 10/31/2011 (36,755 mileage) and the same dealership and they "replaced floor wire harness passenger side". in late 2012 the air bag light came on again but eventually turned off. now its early august 2013 (44,456 mileage) and the air bag light is on again. the same dealership refuses to look at the car unless we pay $137.00 just to look to see if it is the same issue. it is the same issue. if you google search the issue it pops up as the first search because the air bag issue is such a major concern and issue. toyota needs to fix this issue and do it for free and stop playing with its loyal customers! this needs to be a recall item. flex and force toyota to recall this air bag safety issue. thank you! *tr

The driver-side seatbelt got stuck after being fully retracted. at the top of the belt, where it retracts, there was a fold in the belt and it got wedged into the curve of the u-shaped housing of the belt. *tr i have tried pulling on it, moving the adjustable track, using pliers and screwdrivers to get the belt to un-cinch. i still have not been able to get it loose. *tr

Run-flat tire went flat without the warning light activation. when it activated, there was already a hole in the tire from running it flat. the second time this happened, which was one week later, there was a hole before the light came on. the tire pressure is checked regularly on this vehicle. *tr

Spare tire underneath the van fell on road while driving while i was driving into a mall. called toyota customer service at 18003314331 about this issue. although toyota has acknowledged this problem and issued a warning, they refused to fix this issue. if this had happened on a highway, there could have been serious consequences. *tr

Srs light is flashing indicating problem with airbags. *tr

While driving on an expressway, without cause or warning, the srs airbag light began flashing. this had happened before at 38,000 miles in april of 2010 but was repaired by the dealer under extended warranty by removing and replacing the driver's seat and related air bag equipment. now the car is out of warranty. toyota needs to address this recurring problem with this model and year as it is a life threatening safety hazard when the srs air bag system in a car is nonfunctional. if indeed the repair is a simple detachment and reattachment of the air bag connectors under the front seats (as reported on the 2006 sienna edmunds consumer bulletin boards), then toyota should make that repair available to all owners of this car (without regard to age of car or mileage) for no cost. these connectors are in a position to be knocked loose easily by personal items in the underseat storage tray or otherwise on the floor of the car. it is a bad design that could have life threatening consequences if an air bag does not deploy. *tr

After starting the engine and after being parked at our home overnight the airbag light came on and stayed on intermittently for no apparent reason. *tr

The airbag indicator light comes on and flashes. this is a known problem with toyota yet they choose not to issue a recall. cost to fix it may exceed $1,500-$2,000. as this is a safety issue, a recall should be issued. toyota service bulletin id: t-sb-1062-10. *tr

Air bag warning light came on. toyota replaced driver's seat & sensors. light went off for about 6 mos. light came on again. another dealership disconnected/re-connected plug under drivers seat. light went off. light came on again after about 2 yrs. moved driver's seat up and back, light went off. light came on again in december of 2012. tried moving seat, checking connection under seat, talked to service manager at dealership. was told fix was not covered by toyota. light is still on. *tr

Our van has a srs airbag light that flashes for no reason at all. we have not been in an accident or had any incidents with this vehicle. it has under 25,000 miles on it. i believe this issue should be addressed, it appears many others have had similar issues. i am worried about the safety of myself, husband and 3 children. toyota please take responsibility for the airbag sensor problems and help keep our families safe. you would if it was your family! *tr

The hatchback of the toyota sienna was broken. it could be opened but did not stay up. i had to hold it up and when i let go of it, the door slammed down quickly and could have hurt me if i didn't move. i had it fixed on june 28th because it was unsafe. *tr

All of a sudden, the air bags (srs) light came on and kept blinking. it stays blinking whenever the car is started. i checked the manual and am sure it is the srs light (not for the seat belt). the car was purchased in dec 2006, and i have not had air bags issue before. really concerned about the safety of this car given the short period of time that i own it. *tr

Air bag light on dash started blinking and has continued blinking whenever vehicle is operated. *tr

Passenger side sliding door failed to lock. the "door open" light on the dashboard remained lit. this is a potential safety issue since the door could open while driving. i took it to toyota dealership service department which identified faulty rear latch and gave me an estimate of repair cost of $526. this is an expensive repair cost which the consumer should not have to pay since the faulty latch mechanism is not a result of usage of the vehicle, rather it is probably due to a faulty design. toyota should have issued a recall of this faulty latch mechanism. *tr

Both sliding doors will not open from the inside, the child safety lock is off and still they will not open. *tr

Airbags intermittently and unpredictably become non-functional. that is, the warning light goes on and off at unpredictable intervals. i am told by the dealer service representatives that the airbags are non-functional (i.e., system shut down) when the warning light is flashing. this is a severe safety concern to me for the sake of my family. it is galling since the airbag system was a major selling point of the car. attempted repairs by dealer on august 4, 2009 under warranty replaced the airbag assembly on one side but did not fix the problem of repeated intermittent failure. after the vehicle was out of warranty, toyota refused to address their failed attempts at repair, and i was quoted well over $2,000 to fix the problem as per toyota service bulletin t-sb-1062-10 on july 20, 2011. this proposed repair apparently included replacing the previously replaced airbag as well as the assembly on the other side. i delayed the repair at risk to family on account of the extreme cost. also, i appealed to toyota corporate representatives since the problem had been a persistent and unremedied one since during the warranty period. recently, the toyota dealer informed me that a new toyota service bulletin isolates the defect somewhat from previous toyota t-sb-1062-10 and reduces the cost of the repair to somewhere near $400 (although i paid $47.50 to learn that). but after that recent service by toyota on june 20, 2013, the warning light is off again, and the airbags are presumably functioning again for a while. this intermittently has been the problem with getting this defective airbag system fixed under warranty as it should be. also, the intermittent and repeated failure of the units suggests a faulty design and a safety defect that should be addressed in all of the vehicles. i have seen similar airbag concerns of other 2006 sienna owners on various online bulletin boards. *tr

Drove van for approximately 20 minutes, parked it for an hour, when i got back in, my airbag light was indicating. called dealer, told me to bring it in for a $150 fee just to read the light. took it to my mechanic who told me the driver's side airbag was indicating and they had received a technical service bulletin about it and had several toyotas in with the same issue. *tr

The third row power seats are defective. they will not lock into place and are unusable. *tr

Power rear liftgate struts have failed. they were originally replaced under the 2008 recall (they weren't defective at the time); however they have now failed. the door closes hard on you if you are not ready for it and it's not easy to prop it open or keep it open without potentially injuring yourself. there is no way to disengage or otherwise prop open the door manually. *tr

My sienna had a air bag code b0111 and flashing all the time. it might take over 3,000 dollars to fix that problem. plus, my family is not safe in my sienna. i do not know what to do. *tr

Our srs airbag light has come on and will not go off. we have had no accidents in this vehicle. we have gotten a cost estimate to fix this problem and it is well over $1000. we have read online that there are numerous accounts like this that have not been taken care of by toyota. what should the consumer have to pay for faulty wiring and be in danger of their srs systems not working properly? *tr

Air bag warning light is on. *tr

This is the 3rd time the srs (air bag) warning light has came on and stays flashing and will not go off. have had in to toyota dealerships 2 times in the past to get fixed and this is the 3rd time. do not remember dates or milage, but they should be on record if entered by dealerships. both times were under warrenty. this time it has been on for about 10,000 miles or more, and after reading on line about many other people have the same problem, i would like to get this fixed and fixed right. i do not think the cost should come out of my pocket and do not know if the air bags will work when needed or if they can go off while driving this vehicle. *tr

Front driver seat belt jams and won't retract. happens often. sometimes it cannot be freed and you must drive home without a seat belt or leave the car. *tr

The dash start cracking up for no apparent reason and the car is mostly park inside a garage day and night. i have called dealers and nothing has been done so far and i have been told that's a manufacturer defect and it should be corrected by dealer. the transmission some times does not change the gears and others stop to work and i could cause a rear end collision. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,847.

The air bag warning light on a 2006 toyota sienna came on around 60,000 miles in 2008. the local toyota dealer reset the warning light, and it was fine for a while. since that first time, the warning light was come on a minimum of 5 more times and each time the dealer has reset it. in the last two years, the warning light has been on 100% of the time. dealer said once that the whole air bag system would need to be replaced. all other times, dealer has said air bag system is okay, it is just a problem with the connection. toyota is not fixing this problem. is it going to take someone dieing to get this problem fixed? i guarantee no executive at toyota would drive his/her family in a vehicle with the air bag warning light on. *tr

The srs light came on as i was driving home from work. this vehicle has been in no accident and is well maintained. i took the car to the dealer and said that a tsb has been issued. however, my warranty period is over. i believe the car should still be covered. it appears to be a common issue based upon my google search. *tr

Bumped my head severely because recalled and replaced rear-hatch struts failed for a second time and wouldn't open the hatch completely. toyota won't cover it again. repair is excessively expensive. *tr

Srs warning light came on, and continues to blink. trouble / diagnostic codes of b0111, and b1152 appear. toyota service bulletin (tsb) 0162-10 addresses this issue. apparently, the terminals / connections inside the wiring harness corrode, and must be replaced. cost is @ $3000 to repair. please look at: www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/toyota/sienna/airbag. there are hundreds of upset sienna owners wondering why a recall is not forthcoming from this agency. this affects safety, and the components are failing despite the fact that the airbags were never deployed. *tr

Air bag has gone off for no apparent reason repair is above $1,500. talked to owner he meant to say that the airbag light is on, not that the air bags had deployed. *tr

We continue to have issues with the air bag sensor. i take it to the dealer and they reset. it is off for a while and then it appears again. this has been an on going issues since 12/2011 when i purchased this vehicle. no recall has been done. i fear that if they just continue to reset that a real issue may be missed. *tr

My name is [xxx]i am a quadriplegic paralyzed person.i live by myself with 24 hour cna care. i was injured at work on nov.2000 by a gun shot. i bought a van in 2006.right after one year,i noticed check engine light on. i took my van to stevenson toyota dealer,aurora,co. after diagnostics,they found gas/oil leakage from my gas cap. they changed gas cap,cleared the code. 3 week later,check engine light came back on.again i took it back,same diagnostics,gas leakage from gas cap.again cleared the code from their machine. 2 weeks later,check engine light came back. i took my van several times back to the dealer but never solved the problem. i park my van at a garage. i've noticed that my van is taking lots of gas and strong smell of gas in garage. i am really scared of caught on fire inside the garage or fire on my van. i am tired of paying lots of money i am very low income person. now they are saying i've to pay whole bunch of money that i can't afford. the person i talked to the dealer is con vo.he is very rude and saying that he can't find my van info. in his system but other lady i talked to says she can .and my door is hard to open.i heard that there is sludge/oil recall to address this problem. so i'd like to request you to investigate my problem and find a reasonable solution for this.thank you and god bless you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door failed to open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the latch mechanism would have to be replaced. additionally, the driver side sliding door failed to latch. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr

Airbag light comes on an won't turn off. *tr

Srs light start blinking then stay on while driving. checked both srs electrical connectors under front seats and both appears properly connected. pulled out both connectors and pushed them back in, yet srs light still stay on. *tr

In june 2012 first srs warning light appeared while driving family out of town. on 6/20/2012 vehicle was taken to toyota dealer and was repaired. cause : replace passenger airbag assembly. in august 2012, airbag warning light (srs) came back and the vehicle was taken to toyota dealer and was repaired. cause, code el1110, replacing the harness. in november 2012 the srs light came back and the vehicle was taken to toyota again. the cause was again code el1110, needing replacement of harness. since harness was just recently replaced, the repair technician verified every pin on the connector and found some pins not making good contact and repaired the problem. on april 3, 2013 the srs warning light is on yet again! plan to take the car to toyota dealer again but i am getting suspicious that there may be a larger more serious problem hidden in the airbag system of this vehicle. fortunate to extended warranty, i had not been charged for past repairs, but it was in thousands of dollars. my warranty is to expire shortly and i feel i will be dealing with this life threatening issue should toyota not investigate and find a sound solution or provide a recall on srs system for this vintage vehicle. *tr

Blinking airbag light appeared randomly, no causal incident. repair will cost over $1000. airbag wiring should not go bad on it's own after so few years and so few miles. *tr

Passenger air bag light went on. reported it to toyota leesburg during its first maintenance appointment. technician did something under the passenger seat and the light disappeared. he said that it poses no problem. light went on again about a month later. reported the incident several times during maintenance checks. light kept coming back on until the warranty expired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the when opening the driver's side door, the door would exhibit an abnormal cracking sound. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the entire driver's side door needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the door replaced. the failure mileage was 52,800.

The srs light came on and we cannot get it to turn back off, our vehicle is not under warranty anymore and toyota dealership has advised us even if it was they wouldn't be able to assist us. this is a safety issue and we are worried for ours and our children's life's if we were to to be in an accident. *tr

Toyota siennas are prone to door popping when opening and closing due to broken door welds. they are calling it a "warranty enhancement" rather than a "recall." *tr

Air bag warning light came on signifying a system failure. this is a chronic issue with 2006 siennas, regardless of mileage. seems to be more a matter of time. *tr

Airbag light indicator in the dash started blinking until now. from what i have read, some airbags may not deploy in the event of an accident due to this, thus, a safety issue. i have read in the forums that this is a common problem for the type/model of my minivan. my minivan is already out of the warranty and personally think that there should be a recall for this issue. if fear for the safety of my family whenever we use this minivan. *tr

During routine 60k mile maintenance i was informed the "steering rack" is "leaking from the passenger side". after only 61k miles, this seems to be an early failure of such a major component. *tr

The driver-side rear sliding door would not close by interior controls or remote. after several attempts i was able to manually force the door closed. has happened 3 times since, once leaving the lights on and door open overnight in the cold, draining the battery and leaving my belongings unprotected and another time while my kids were loaded into the vehichle in extreme winter conditions and we were not able to close the door or drive home. huge safety concern! i expect my children to be safe in my van which is why i purhased a toyota and because i expect them to be non-accessible to strangers/criminal acts when they climb into our family van and i close the door... dealer is saying that the issue is with the hinge and is not covered by the safety recall issued. *tr

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. *tr

Air bag light turned on at 78,080 miles. took it to dealer and was told the passenger side air bag and floor harness needed replacement. repair was quoted at around $1500.00. after discussions with dealer and trying to get an explanation as to why an air bag would need replacement with just normal operation of the vehicle, my dealer was able to get the parts covered by toyota and i paid for labor $861.00. in january 2013, the air bag light turned on again at 84,132 miles. took it to the dealer and was told the driver side air bag needed replacement and the harness could be fixed. my dealership offered me the same deal as toyota would pay for the parts and me the labor $796.00. i had my car fixed because i did not want to compromise my and my family safety but had every intention by then to file a complaint with toyota which i did on january 24, 2013. i told them i should not be responsible for any of the costs of the repairs; faulty air bags should be the responsibility of the manufacturer. i also told them i did not understand why there was no recall on those air bags after everything i read online. toyota researched my case, talked with my dealership and after 3-4 conversations in about 1 week period, my claim was denied. they took no responsibility, reminded me that they had already provided the parts (because i was a good customer at my dealership) and offered me $500.00 towards my next car purchase should i be in the market for a new car in the next one to two years! funny!! as there will never be another toyota in my driveway. *tr

In the summer of 2010, i began having issues with the rear hatch of my sienna not staying open. i had the rear hatch stays replaced under the recall in july 2010. this winter, the rear hatch began to have the same issue. seems like toyota didn't do a very good job of making a safe rear hatch system. *tr

During a safety inspection the mechanics have said the steering fluid is leaking. they will have to replace the entire rack and pinion steering assembly. the cost averages $1100. this is reported as a common problem for this vehicle and a safety problem for driving. *tr

Air bag light stays on intermittently. toyota service said possible connection under passenger seat. cost $44.50. still stays on. common problem they cannot fix. *tr

The airbag light went on and blinking. took the car to the dealer and was told it cost $852 to fix the "wire harness" issue. i checked on line and realized there are many complaints on this same issue. it is a common safety issue and should be taken care by toyota. by the way, the same airbag light was on in 2008 and the airbag sensor was "recalibrated" by the dealership under new car warranty. i thought they replaced the airbag as they told me because it took more than one week to get my van back. but when i looked into this now, the repair was actually "recalibrate airbag sensor". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna xle. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle made a loud squeaking noise. the contact mentioned that the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 52,000.

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.

Approaching slight right turn on a park way at about 40mph,down hill of the right turn suddenly the slip icon light on the dash board was on and off with beeping sound alarm and observed grinding or braking sound on the vehicle which made jerking like on and off power of the vehicle. road condition was dry and sunny at about 11:30 am. *tr

Crack along outer edge of dashboard above instruments. likely to extend to passenger side. may eventually cause airbag deployment to malfunction. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated indicating. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results determined that the side air bag was defective. the dealer advised the contact that the side air bag and harness needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the side air bags or the harness replaced due to the dealer not having the parts available to complete the repair. the failure mileage was 73,929.

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, [xxx] and like us, were at a loss to understand this requested charge. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna le with automatic transmission that is currently at 76256 miles. i had bought it new. (delivery date 1-jan-2007) on 20-dec-2012, at 75800 miles, i noticed a whirring sound (like a turbo whine) when i lifted my foot off the gas (no load) around 45 mph. the grinding/whirring noise would be most apparent between 25 mph to 45 mph. i took it to my nearest toyota dealership on 31-dec-2012 for checkup ( 76257 miles at the time) and they diagnosed that the transmission was going bad and will need to be replaced. the exact diagnosis was that the "side carrier bearing inside of the differential is making the noise. need new transmission - $5700.00". the estimated cost is $5700.00 this looks like a design flaw in the transmission, i am the original owner and have driven the van with lot of care. it is unacceptable that the toyota transmission would start to fail at less that 76000 miles. i had bought a toyota van assuming that their vehicles are reliable. i believe there are many 2006 toyota siennas on the road that will start having this problem. this can cause a hazardous situation if the transmission fails on a highway causing an accident. toyota should provide extended warranty for the sienna transmission just like they did for rav4 2001-2003 model when they extended that warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. *tr

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

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

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

Severe corrosion on alloy wheels allows air to leak from tires. this results is almost constant low tire pressure, undue wear on tires, and safety issue. issue began when the vehicle had only 14000 miles. dealer refinished two wheels under warranty but refused to redo the other wheels or the same wheels when they quickly corroded again. ongoing issue vehicle now has 66000 miles. in my opinion wheels need to be replaced with ones made from a different material --- aftermarket wheels do not seem to be available for this vehicle (awd). *tr

Airbag light flashing multiple incidents beginning at about 40000. harness repaired under warranty (one incident at 14960 miles code b0111). again at 41697, diagnosed as connector. airbag & assembly replaced under warranty (one incident at 45499 miles code b0111). at 65000 miles airbag light again flashing. diagnosis, airbag needs to be replaced again but now not under warranty. no accidents. my personal opinion is that the vehicle needs to be recalled over this issue. *tr

Airbag warning light came up 1 year (5/18/07) after purchase of vehicle. dealer claims that they cannot find any issues and resets the warning light. 1 year later (6/9/09), the airbag warning light is up once again. this time they replace the passenger side airbag and perform repairs as per tsb. airbag warning light up once again 10 months later (4/1/11). dealer claims that there is no code up and just resets the light. 1 year later, the airbag warning light is up once again (8/18/12) and the dealer will not fix because too much time has gone by since the alleged fix in 2009. airbag remains lit as of today (12/7/12). this should be a recall as the airbag warning light should not be coming up this often and is a very expensive repair to replace airbags. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the technician diagnosed that there was a shortage in the air bag wiring harness. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 59,400.

Fail of automatic rear hatch on replaced recall struts. hatch will not stay open, causing possible injury. hatch broke a broomstick i had used to prop door open. *tr

No accident or fatalities, but i am concerned about the rapidly deteriorating condition of all four 17" alloy wheels (painted aluminum). corrosion is progressing since the time i first noticed it starting (approximate incident date). current mileage is 74,000. the paint is blistering starting at the inside edge of each wheel opening. it is quite severe and i am concerned that if this is not addressed, the corrosion might propagate a crack in one of the wheel spokes. i have another car with more than twice the mileage with similarly painted wheels with no corrosion after 36 years. this vehicle has seen three times the number of winters with salted roads. my 1986 porsche 944 wasn't washed in the winter any more frequently than the toyota. it appears this problem with toyota is so prevalent that they prefer disgruntled customers over responsibly addressing this problem. *tr

I was driving in august and could hear something banging on the underside of my van, i would stop and it would go away because the tread would fall on road and then start a day later with more tread coming off. it was the tread coming off of my tires but didn't know that at the time and getting caught on the underside of my van. this went on for 2 weeks. my tire sensor never came on. i drove to ohio on i-75 october 21, 2012 and my front 2 tires blew out at the same time - br 001522 tires. a big slash in one tire a small hole in another. i pull over and see a lot of the tread is completely off of both tires. i get to a tire store and they said it look like the alignment caused the wear. i replaced all 4 tires and have the tire co put the 2 in my back van. i go to belle tire to get a refund for my tires with 29,000 miles on 65,000 wear tires. they said they would call bridgestone. bridgestone denied my case for a refund. i got an alignment 11/14/2012 and it shows my alignment was ok a little off but would never have caused that kind of wear with tread just coming off both tires at the same time - they are defective tires. the white spikes were showing on both tires - the tread came off completely on both tires around the edges. *tr

At 68000 miles, the srs light on my 2006 toyota sienna came on. it went off for about 2 hours then came back on. after the second time that it came on, i brought it to the dealer and they said that they diagnosed the problem as the connectors being bad and that the air bag had gone bad. there are thousands of complaints online about this exact same problem and model on both driver and passenger sides, yet toyota has not made a single recall for these problems with the airbags. what will it take for us drivers concerned about the safety of our children to get a recall for these faulty wirings and airbags? *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the contact's vehicle was pushed forward until crashing into a preceding vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained head, neck, shoulder and back injuries. three child passengers were also injured, sustaining neck and back injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the air bag failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileages were 128,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated in a blinking manner. the dealer was notified and requested that the contact bring the vehicle for diagnosis. the contact did not provide the vehicle for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,000. ...updated 04/25/13 *bf updated 05/15/2013 *js

Both power sliding doors have become inoperable. it is a safety issue because my children cannot open the doors from the inside of the vehicle. toyota will not stand behind their product. *tr

Srs airbag light illuminated and was blinking. vehicle was taken to a toyota dealer and problem could not be diagnosed. dealer reset the system and airbag light illuminated again 60 days later. *tr

Upon starting the vehicle, the srs warning light kept flashing. the dealer where the vehicle was purchased indicated that the vehicle needed to be brought in for an immediate inspection. after the inspection, the dealership determined that the wiring for the passenger side airbag had a short and needed to be replaced. cost for the repairs was estimated at $1,500. the dealership's service manager informed me that toyota would carry the cost of the repairs under warranty, even though the warranty on the vehicle expired at 60,000 miles. while the dealership's handling of this incident is certainly appreciated, it also made me suspicious. a quick google search showed various results indicating that an airbag issue in the 2006 toyota sienna is not an isolated incident. i would like to report this issue to the nhtsa for further investigation and a possible nationwide recall. airbag wiring should not need to be replaced with this sort of low mileage. thank you. *tr

The third row power seat became inoperable. the seat back would not come up so someone could sit there. toyota has a technical service bulletin (tsb) and it is t-sb-0183-09. toyota knows that they have a problem with this seat. this is a safety issue because the seating capacity is cut and no seat belts for the passengers. i was out of town and we had to fold the seat down to pick up some larger items and when we dropped those items off, the seat would not return to the upright position. it was the larger portion of the 60/40 seat; therefore cutting my capacity by 2 people. luck for us, we are a family of 5 and were still able to make it the 300 miles home with everyone in a seat with a seatbelt. if we had one more in our family i don't know what we would have done. i am able to do that type of repair but it was still over $500 dollars to repair. if you take it to the dealer it is around $1000! there is no manual override or any way to get the seat to work. you must replace the seat track assembly. now my other side has quit working! this is a safety concern! they say the van has a capacity of 7. with that seat not working it is only 6. this would be different if toyota didn't already acknowledge that there is a problem. i was a automotive technician for 15 years and i would accept this as a part failure, if it was isolated. it is a problem enough for toyota to recognize it and give it a tsb! this should be a safety recall. *tr

Failure of sidewalls of two bridgestone insignia se200 215/65r16 tires at 5693 miles of normal driving conditions on 2006 toyota sienna van-dot # ob6ve224711 located on tire sidewall. tires sold by monro shop # 190 in christianburg, va. same tire brand, model and size replaced at shop #349 in cheshire, ct at cost of road hazard coverage contract at cost of $87. 80 to cover all four tires. i am very concerned that the other two tires purchased at the same time with the same dot designations may also develop sidewall bulges and be the cause of a serious accident. is there a manufacturing defect on this tire that should be looked into? *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to repair cost concerning air bag and seat belt issues *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection. the service advisor, informed the consumer it would cost $ 3,985 to repair the air bag issue, but stated it was a seat belt issue that required a floor wiring harness which needed to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 149,000. updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a main harness and driver seat air bag harness. he was given a price of $ 3,169.00 to fix the problem. the dealer informed the consumer the parts were on back order. also, the alloy wheels alloy wheels were corroded. toyota informed the consumer, he must have washed the wheels with the wrong soap or too much winter salt on the roads caused the problem.

1) airbags: blinking airbag light. toyota service bulletin - $1200 repair. unsure of safety implications. 2) suspension, steering rack. leaking power steering fluid. needs replacement of entire rack. $1200 repair. 3) electrical: power sliding rear door will only function in manual mode. toyota customer service informs me of a customer support program for problem. dealer failed to tell me about it. $1400 for repair. dealer estimated trade in value for van: $6000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that at engine startup, the air bag waring light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that when decelerating, the vehicle would hesitate abnormally. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would become uncontrollable when driving over road bumps and when attempting to park. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the steering column was partially fractured and would need replacing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer but no assistance was provided. the failure and the current mileages were 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated at engine start up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 159,600.

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

2006 toyota sienna. consumer states problem with vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle came equipped with dunlop sp 4000 dsst ctt run flat tires. within 50,000 total miles, the consumer had gone through two sets of the tires, along with two separate sidewall explosions at highway speeds.

Master head unit, including navigation, rear camera, bluetooth, and stereo, stopped working. it makes a clicking noise but the screen is dead and does not respond at all. appears to be from a design defect that causes overheating of the unit over time. multiple reports of similar failures are all over the internet. this is a significant safety issue as the rear camera, bluetooth, and navigation are all important items for extra safety in operating the vehicle. i think most people would expect that a non-mechanical part (like the radio/head unit) would last longer than 6 years, especially when it cost several thousand dollars. *tr

The srs light began to blink. i took the van to the dealership to diagnose the problem. they said it was due to an open air bag in the front passenger seat which would cost $2000 to repair. i have since searched the internet to find several other complaints about the same problem. the yellow harness under the seat could possibly be the problem. if this wire is wiggled, the light goes off for a period of time. however, it returns later. i feel like srs safety should be covered for the lifetime of the vehicle unless the vehicle has been in an accident and they deploy (as they should unless there is a faulty mechanism such as mine has). toyota should do their part to keep customers safe, especially after we have spent thousands on a vehicle in hopes of having a safe vehicle to drive. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the air bag assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was out warranty. the failure mileage was 39,000.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the suspension and front struts needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.

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.

The vehicle sustained intermittent brake failures. the brakes would function normally, then completely fail, then begin functioning normally again. this incident resulted in a low speed collision. the initial occurrence was after driving at highway speeds for approximately 20 miles and braking for stopped traffic. after braking to approximately 10 mph, the brakes were released, and then the brake pedal was applied again. there was no braking effort. the driver began pumping the brake pedal, and was able to do so three times before impact. the vehicle was then placed in park and an accident report filed. the vehicle was then moved under its own power to a nearby parking lot, during which time the brakes functioned normally. the vehicle was then taken home. the next morning the vehicle was being backed out of the garage and had another complete brake failure. the vehicle was stopped by placing the transmission in park. at this time, the vehicle is scheduled to be towed to the lariche toyota dealership in findlay, ohio for diagnosis and repair. the telephone number to their service department is 419-423-5656. *tr

Passenger seat belts on the right side in middle and rear row tighten, or retract, when passenger sits back. then they do not release when the passenger leans forward. this means that the seat belt gets tighter and tighter until it is very uncomfortable. our kids complained about the seat belts being too tight but they seemed to be working properly when i checked them. it seems to be an intermittent problem. when i finally experienced this myself, we were just out of the warranty period. quote was $500 to repair each one. *tr

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

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.

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

Passenger sliding door would not open to let passengers escape from the vehicle. -- several time in last 4 years. *tr

The srs light started blinking "on" when driving approximately 65 mph. the light remained blinking for a few days then the blinking stopped. the blinking began again after a week. i took the vehicle in to a toyota dealer who diagnosed the problem. they said that toyota has a bulletin out on it: tsb-0162-10 "srs light "on" - b0111/b0116 - open side squib circuit the repair at the dealer was quoted at $3682.22. i felt this was unreasonable that toyota knew about this safety issue and others have had the same problem but it was not deemed a "recall". i contacted toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and spoke with a representative. i voiced my concern and they made a case number: 1203051801. they admitted that there was a bulletin out on the issue but that it was not a recall. i was very upset because we did not cause this defect and it puts our family of 5 at great risk! we cannot afford to have this defect fixed at this time and feel that toyota should own up to this problem that is affecting many and putting family's at great risk! we purchased the van new with working air bags - they have never be deployed, and we have never done anything to access or modify their workability so this should not be our problem. highway safety requires air bags in all vehicles and should hold toyota accountable for this defect. *jb

The power/automatic sliding left side door stopped working. it now must be operated manually. *tr

The vehicle has a rheostat in the circuit that controls power to the dashboard light, activated when you turn the nighttime driving lights. the rheostat has failed, you can't see the dashboard at night, already cost me one speeding ticket. i spoke with a number of toyota service centers, none could give me an idea of the issue or how much it would cost to repair. all of the dealerships were rude, complete disregard for occupant safety. toyota wants about $1,000.00 to replace the entire dashboard. the rheostat probably costs only about 30 cents. the design is over-engineered and unsafe... *tr

The rear hatch rubber door handle melted due to heat during the summer. during cold weather, the rear hatch cannot be opened due to the melting door handle. i have taken the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the door handle needed to be replaced at a pretty high cost. the vehicle was not repaired. i have read numerous complaints online regarding the melting door handle. *js

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

One day i found that the seatbelt had torn in half in the rear folding seat. i suspect that a couple of weeks earlier it had gotten caught in the mechanics of the folding seat. the folding seat had gotten stuck for some reason and needed a lot of force to open it back up. maybe it got a small tear then which grew. i don't know. regardless, one day i found it completely torn in two and unusable in the rear drivers side. *tr

My wife and i got into our van on the 19 of may and when we started the van the airbag light came on. when i took it to the toyota garage i was told i would need a new passenger airbag and two wiring harnesses for the van at a cost of $1200. i felt this was a safety defect from toyota and have contacted toyota customer relations on several occasions to remedy the problem. as of yet it has not been resolved and is under review according to the last email i received from them. i have seen numerous complaints on the web about this same airbag issue and i as well as other customers feels that this is a defect that toyota should fix before people are killed due to faulty airbags. *tr

On multiple occasions our lift gate after being opened manually slowly started to come down 12 inches then stop. on two separate occasions it fell down, once on my husbands back and once on mine, while we were changing our sons diapers. after this someone was always there to hold it making sure this didnt happen again. once the weather turned cold it had failed completely with visible oil/grease showing on shocks. we were told "sorry" by the dealership, they said it was only automatic lift gates. we have been told multiple times the same shocks were used on both models just one opened by hand and another by motor but the same shocks held it open and these are the same ones that have failed. we cant understand why toyota hasnt issued a total recall since so many people have had problems and injuries. we feel very fortunate that we were able to throw an arm up to help break the fall of it on our backs, so there were only bruises. *tr

While driving the car, i noted that the air bag warning light (man sitting with balloon) was on - do not exactly know at what mileage it started, but the mileage was 99,950 when i noted the light. have noted this to be a common problem on this vehicle (make, model, year) as there are many many complaints about this problem. will be contacting a local toyota dealer for diagnosis and repair, but am afraid i may have to pay a lot of money for this repair after i research this problem in detail. *tr

Yet another airbag /srs warning light fault to report on the sienna 2006. code detected is b0116. airbag wiring harness has to be replaced at a cost of $3000. this is not "wear and tear" it is clearly a manufacturing defect affecting thousands of this model of van. toyota must accept responsibility for this before there is a fatality caused by airbags not activating. *tr

The front driver airbag light showed up on the dashboard and began to blink about 2 weeks ago. took the van into a toyota dealer to have it checked out. sensors need to be replaced for $700! after researching on the internet, it appears that the 2006 toyota sienna's has had numerous complaints for the airbag defects. i'm thinking toyota needs to be responsible for this safety defect and issue a recall for the airbags to be repaired/replaced. many consumers are driving the 2006 sienna's with faulty airbags since it is too expensive to fix which is a safety issue that someone needs to be concerned about and address with toyota!

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the air bag and air bag harness on the front passenger side would have to be replaced but the part was not available for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,500.

The air bag light warning of my 2006 sienna (only 45,000 miles) started blinking and didn't stop. according to dealer who run a diagnostic (open circuit b0111 open squib) the circuit wiring harness needed to be replaced. total cost over $2,000. i used my insurance and had it fixed. the car stayed in the dealer for a whole month since according to them the part was being ordered directly from toyota and it was coming from japan. the problem recurred the very next day after i took the car from the dealer after fixed. took it back to the dealer and was informed that according to toyota service bulletin a kit needs to be installed at the harness located under the front passenger seat and that the front passenger air bag needs to be replaced. the total cost will be another $1,000. i was advised to contact toyota customer service to learn what toyota could do since this is a safety issue caused by a faulty electrical component from manufacturing. i don't believe my insurance will cover for this extra cost. checking online i noticed that hundreds of other 2006 siennas are having the same issue. i believe toyota should issue a recall on this particular model and fix it. i was a happy and satisfied toyota customer until now and depending on the outcome of my call to toyota i might not consider toyota in my next car purchase, unfortunately. *tr

During state vehicle inspection tech found power steering rack leaking (passenger side seal). all fluid was inside boot - no external leak. we have been toyota customers for 25 plus years and have never had a major failure even with 100,000 plus miles. guess i expected more from toyota. seems to me 60,000 miles is a little soon for a major failure of this type. dealership does a fine job and i am grateful they found and fixed defect. just wanted to get this information on database in case there is a high frequency of this type of repair in 2006 toyota siennas. *tr

The driver side airbag light has turned on. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the air bag system shorted out and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and would get back in touch with the contact at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 76,926.

Chrome finish on wheels is bubbling and peeling off. *js

Passenger door the electronics just stopped working. i've been told i can use this manual right now but eventually will seize up by the dealership. very costly part. researching on line there are many owners of this van with the same issue. no voluntary recall on this part. i find this a safety hazard as you do not know when the door may cease to open. in the event of an accident on opposite side of van and door will not open and the passenger side no longer works, people in the back of the van will be trapped. not sure why toyota has not had a recall on this part. *js

Airbag lite is on. code b0111 open side squib p/s tsc 0252-08 appies. r&r side airbag assembly as per tsb 0252-08. rechecked system working as designed. the entire airbag system does not function when the airbag lite is on. total airbag system failure. repaired and working after repair. *tr

I was driving approximate 25-30 mph on a dry, level street. a car stopped in front of me to make a left hand turn. i applied the brakes and nothing happened. i released and reapplied the brakes again and again no response. i was able to swerve to the right into an empty parking lot to avoid hitting the car or another collision. after swerving and reapplying the brakes a 3rd or 4th time i was able to come to a stop. my kids and i were severely shaken, but not injured. we decided this problem was due to the master cylinder. we replaced it and have had 3 more incidents since replacing the master cylinder. 1 was in reverse leaving my drive way. i wound up hitting and embankment across the street to stop me. this was a slight down hill roll in reverse. i went from parked to out of control. i never touched the accelerator and hit the brake multiple times and even tried shifting back into park (knowing that's bad for the transmission), nothing worked. after getting stopped and pulling forward everything seemed normal again. my husband was driving in traffic and we were approaching a turn and had to merge in to perpendicular traffic. approx speed 25-35 mph. the brakes again completely failed and we had to swerve through a traffic light in to a free lane of traffic to avoid a rear end collision with the cars infront of us. we ordered another master cylinder and were preparing to install it. today the brakes failed again at a stop sign (approx speed 5-10 mph) i had been stopped and started to ease in to the main road when i saw a car coming from the left. *tr

We purchased the van used in 2009 with 12000 miles on it and made our purchase decision based on the reputation for quality and safety that toyota had at the time. in july 2009 the srs warning light began to illuminate. according to the dealer the air bag wiring harness and system was known to have issues. luckily the dealer convinced toyota usa to cover the repair. in november 2011 the light again came on and did its blinking thing. currently we have a little over 48000 miles on the van and the dealer said that because we are past warranty that it won't be covered. a private mechanic tested the system and determined the airbags are not functioning and that toyota has published a bulletin acknowledging the issue but refuses to repair this safety concern. when the light is blinking or on, the airbags will not deploy, putting everyone inside at risk. a van with 48000 miles should not have to have the airbags replaced twice. looking at online forums there seems to be hundreds if not thousands of other sienna owners experiencing the same problems and yet toyota still refuses to recall the product or offer a reasonable repair. i am afraid that it will take a traffic collision resulting in a death or multiple deaths to push toyota to fix this systemic problem. a second concern which seems to be problematic with our van as well as others is the welds within the driver door breaking. the vehicle has not been in an accident nor any other major incident to cause them to break. according to the private mechanic, it is a manufacturing issue and that the weld should be one of the strongest parts of the vehicle and shouldn't break. *js

Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while merging onto the highway at 65 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 100 mph. the accelerator pedal had become stuck and would not release. the contact had to reach down under the steering wheel and release the lodged accelerator pedal, while continuing to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle for ten days but was unable to diagnose a failure. the manufacturer was then notified and a complaint was filed. the manufacturer sent an investigator to further inspect the failure however, was unable to determine a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.

When we tried to close the rear passenger side power sliding rear door this afternoon, in the supermarket parking lot (we had our 2 young children with us), it began to close, then opened, and then we couldn't close the door, either by using the automatic/power options or by closing the door manually. after 15 minutes or so, we finally did manage to get it closed by rocking the door back-and-forth, but we cannot -- and will not -- use the door at all now, as we are afraid that we won't be able to close it again. prior to today, we had no problems with the door, and we take very good care of our car. we bought the minivan for the specific purpose of transporting us and our young children. now we are very concerned about the safety of driving the car, especially with our kids in it. after reading the many other almost exact problems/complaints, we're hoping that toyota issues a recall -- having a door that doesn't open or close, is a clear and serious safety issue, and it seems to be an extremely common problem. *tr

Pulled code b0111 open side squib (rh) circuit must replace passenger side floor harness and passenger side air bag assembly. *tr

The rear hatch on my 2006 toyota sienna fails to stay up. the hatch didn't stay open and i was hit on the head and almost stuck with the hatch ontop of me. i took the minivan in to get it fixed but was told that i would have to pay for it seeing as the recall did not cover my manual hatch. i fail to understand how if there was a recall it would only be for an automatic hatch .... if the struts fail for automatic hatches, then wouldn't they fail for manual hatches??? i'm very upset that the ntsb wouldn't have made toyota include all models not just automatic hatches. *tr

Purchased vehicle used in august 2011 with approximately 52,000 miles. upon starting vehicle in late december 2011 (approximately 56,000), air bag warning light began to blink. the next day, the light did not blink and appeared unlit (normal). the third day, the light began to blink again and has not stopped. there was no unusual bumping or impact that could have caused the light to illuminate. i took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. dealer told me that the airbag wires had been "tampered with" - apparently by the previous owner (vehicle has prior salvage title, but has been repaired, inspected, and approved for service again). the deal quoted $2,500 - $3,000 to replace faulty wiring harness. i declined the service in the immediate, to consider the safety and cost repercussions. although i declined service, the air bag light ceased blinking - even though the vehicle was not repaired. additional research has revealed hundreds, if not thousands of 2006 toyota sienna owners who have had a nearly identical experience. there are tsbs related to this issue. a recall seems necessary for this important safety issue related to an apparent faulty air bag wiring system. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact was driving 45 to 50 mph when the air bag srs warning light illuminated repeatedly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the squid module and harness for passenger air bags needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 44,000. the vin was unknown.

I own a 2006 toyota sienna which started displaying an airbag warning light at about 90,000 miles. i had an independent airbag technician run diagnostics. he found a history of increased resistance in the connector under the drivers seat. he stated that he had seen this in the driver and front passenger connections of many 2006 siennas. i found online that this is a widespread problem of a critical safety system for which toyota is not taking responsibility. owners are paying thousands of dollars for repairs only to have it fail again which suggests that toyota has no idea as to the root of the problem. hopefully, i have solved my problem by applying penetrox (an anti corrosive zinc paste for electrical connections) to the connectors under both front seats and connecting and disconnecting each about 25 times to clean the contacts. the fix has lasted 2 months so far. *tr

The airbag warning light on my toyota sienna illuminated when the car had about 60,000 miles on it, well before the expiration of toyota's extended warranty. two local dealerships told me that it was a wiring harness problem and would cost somewhere between $2000 and $3000 to fix, as it was not covered by the warranty. fortunately, the light went off after a short time. now with about 90,000 miles on the car, it has come back on. a quick internet search has revealed literally hundreds of complaints of this same failure, many of which are occurring with very few miles on the car. i cannot imagine why toyota has not issued a safety recall. beyond that, i cannot fathom why nhtsa hasn't yet demanded one. this is clearly a defective design and toyota is not being held accountable for it. please do something about this. just do an internet search for 2006 sienna airbag complaint. you will be shocked at the number and consistency of complaints about this problem. *tr

Had the air bag light go on and off for a while, and was told that when air bag light is on, the passanger airbags does not work. when the light went on and stayed on, i took it to the dealership. they said that it has faulty wiring and it will cause all airbags not to work, and the wiring would need to be replaced for $3000. after seeing all the complaints online with the 2006 sienna with the same issue, it is obvious this is a quality and safety issue that should be addressed. i am just thankful we did not get in a accident, and hope toyato or the government steps in before something like that will happen thinking that it is just the passanger side airbag. *tr

The sliding door on my mini-van only opens half-way and then closes without warning. i'm grateful my 5 year old didn't climb in while opening because she would have been hurt very badly with it closing on her. i was leaning in to get my purse and it nearly hit my head but i was able to get out in time. i've heard this is currently happening with a lot of sienna's after about 4 years, so i wanted to make sure i got a complaint in so toyota can see it's not just a one-off. very dangerous!! *tr

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). *tr

The automatic door stopped functioning. we are trying to close and open it manually but it still functions automatically just at the end of the closure. we fear that one day it will just refuse to close, or may spring open while we are driving and have children in the back seats. this should be covered but toyota says it is not. it is a hazard!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 38,202 and the current mileage was 38,212.

The power sliding door on the driver's side would not close; its cables held the door in the open position. i was unable to make the door operate manually with the frayed and jammed cables. the car could not be operated safely without the door properly closed. *tr

In october of 2011 the passenger side power sliding door closed itself wedging me between it and the frame of the van. the door didn't stop and try to open back up, it just stopped. after this the door wouldn't open or close on its own. it had to be "muscled" in to either the fully open or closed position. i had to do this myself as my wife was not strong enough to muscle it open or close. after this incident i contacted my local toyota dealer and was told the repairs could be in excess of $1500, we just stopped using that door. on february 24 2012 i was informed by my wife who was with one of our children that she was stranded in a parking lot because the drivers side door, the good door, was stuck halfway open and wouldn't open or close. i contacted my toyota dealer to see what could be done so that my wife could get home but everything they told me didn't work. there is no override button or for the electric motor to completely disengage or freewheel. there is a button to disengage the electric motor so that the door can be closed but it didn't help. i had to meet her where she was and close the door which took 15 min or so to do. my daughter was still out of the vehicle when the door decided to close and wedge itself. luckily she wasn't entering the van as it was opening. i heard about this site upon researching the problem and found there is a facebook page for this with hundreds of people with the same issue. *tr

Our toyota sienna 2006 airbag light had been going on and off on the instrument panel. took it to the toyota dealership, they insist they have never heard of this problem. there are multiple complaints on the internet for this model and year. not to mention other models being recalled for the same problem.. they are not diagnosing the cause but trying to replace the entire system.(wiring harness, sensors and airbags) i believe an investigation as to the faulty component or components are in order. are the replacement parts they are wanting to use the same as they faulty ones. are any of they airbag components in the sienna the same as the toyota highlander. (sensors chips, wiring harness). the dealership says they are using the same components that were originally were installed. have read multiple forum complaints of people on there second or third total replacement of the entire airbag system. the dealership said it could take one to two months to get the parts because of national shortage. again a shortage, are too many siennas have the same problem, or are the components that are faulty similar to the highlander and are being used in that recall. *tr

The automatic rear passenger door began to grind while opening. as we went to close the door with the automatic feature it stopped working. the door was jammed slightly open. we could not open or close the door even when putting it into manual mode. upon inspection my husband saw that the cable that is below the rear window was sheared. he was able to cut this cable and free the door from being jammed. it was a very long painful process as we were away from home and only had access to a very small dull knife. this is a major safety issue. we have a minivan because we have several small children. small children often dart in front of automatic doors without realizing they are closing. if this door had gotten jammed with one of our small children caught in it they would have been in great danger possibly loosing a limb or heaven forbid their head were caught because they tripped getting out of the van. i implore you to mandate a recall on this van immediately for the safety of all the hundreds of thousands of small children that enter and exit these vans every single day! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while parked, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the front driver’s side air bag would have to be replaced. the air bag was replaced. the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that the passenger side air bag would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Air bag indicator light came on indicating a failure in the driver's side air bag. the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash due to a faulty wire harness as explained the toyota dealer service department. this is a known problem with sienna minivans, for which a toyota service bulletin has been issued, but there has not been a model recall. *tr

I recently had my airbag light flashing on my dash and the dealership said both rh and lh air bag wiring harnesses with sensors will need to be replaced. the cost to fix $5335. i recently had my power sliding door go out. the door opened but would not close. the cost to fix $1800. *tr

Automatic power sliding door on the passenger side recently stopped working correctly. the door motor tries to open the door but often stops after only moving an inch or so. once you get it to open (either manually or with the power open option when it randomly works) door will not close when buttons are pushed. the door again will move 2 inches maximum and then stop. if you are able to manually close the door (which is very hard to do) it does not always latch completely closed. this is a major safety issue. if i can not open the door at school to drop off my child, what is going to happen in an emergency when i need to get my child out? i have found hundreds of similar complaints on multiple web forums, toyota needs to replace the defective part that they quoted me almost $900 to fix. *tr

While parked i went to open my passenger side automatic back door, and it wouldn't open more than about 18". this happened while a 4 hour drive from home. we left the car like this for a couple months. then in about february the door stopped closing fully. i called toyota and the local dealer, and they won't pay for it. $1100 estimate for a safety hazard. *tr

All 4 wheels on my sienna have their plating peeling off and possibly subjecting the wheels to rust and deterioration. i keep my wheels clean and, while cleaning them recently, i noticed what i feel may be rusting where the plating is peeling. i mentioned this when i had my car inspected and also registered a complaint with toyota corporation.

I had no idea so many other 2006 sienna owners have air bag problems like i do. the first replacement was after only 8 months of ownership. the dealer replaced the entire front passenger seat assembly. since then the air bag light went off and on with no pattern to its frequency and has been on continually for at least 6 months despite removing the drawer and inspecting/disconnecting/reconnecting the connectors. right now a piece of black electrical tape covers the light on the dashboard since the dealer will charge $3000 to replace what has already been replaced and did not fix the problem. air bags are not covered under the extended warranty. i feel like i have to tell my front seat passengers that they may not have an air bag protecting them and may feel safer in the rear seats. toyota has a reputation for safety and i am surprised that the company has not done more to fix the air bag problems on 2006 siennas. we bought our sienna knowing we would soon have 3 teen/young adult drivers in the family and we wanted a vehicle that would protect all of us, no matter who is driving or sitting in the passenger seat. *tr

Power sliding door was jammed in the open position. because it happened on sunday we needed to drive home with this door fully opened. this situation would have been even worst if our children were with us. *tr

Spot welds broke loose on front door causing popping when door is opened. *kb

The passenger side power sliding door is not operating correctly. it will not open or close properly and will not close completely when used manually. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact was standing under the rear lift gate when it abruptly closed independently and struck the contact on the head. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was previously included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v244000 (structure: body: hatchback/liftgate). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they could provide no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired for the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that both rear sliding doors failed to close securely. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced both door latches. three years after the repair was performed, the failure recurred. the vehicle was currently being repaired by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available.

The automatic door on our sienna van just started failing. it is no longer automated and now is almost impossible to open or close completely. *tr

My eight year old daughter got her four fingers on the right hand crushed by the sliding passenger automatic door when it was closing. the door did not open like it should. she does not feel the tip of her fingers. help! *tr

Passenger side automatic door failure. the door was stuck half open and could not be closed while away from home. safety issue of traveling with children and could not transport them in the car. *tt

Air bag light on instrument panel flashes on and off. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed a defective air bag sensor, which needs to be replaced along with the air bag and airbag harness under the driver's seat since the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash, which could result in serious injury or death. vehicle has only 47000miles on it but since it is over 5years it is not covered under warranty. this malfunction is not the result of any accident or bump, it started on its own. this issue has been reported on numerous vehicles and for no apparent reason. this is a serious defect in the srs and a critical safety issue. it is in fact a clear violation of basic federal safety standards that should be taken care by toyota. *tr

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.

Started vehicle and air bag warning light began flashing. looked online and found hundreds of other 2006 sienna owners have same problem. *tr

Airbag warning light appeared on dashboard suddenly. dealership ran diagnostics and said that a loose connection below the car seat could be the reason, as that fixed the warning light issue. car's extended warranty expires in about 8months, and reading the most complaints on this mini-van being airbag issue, i am worried that the actual error (requiring replacement of the whole system $2k-$3k+ that others are paying) would appear right after my warranty expires. toyota should really consider this as a re-call, or, extend the warranty of the airbag systems to 10yrs (regardless of mileage) to provide the security to 2006 sienna owners. *tr

Power sliding door was stuck halfway open, and would not open more nor close. looking inside the door machinery i could see the metal cable was frayed and material was stuck in the works, preventing the door from moving in either direction. i was able to force the door closed because we needed to transport children home. but now the door cannot open, and is unsafe. from searching online, now i see that this is a problem that thousands of sienna customers have encountered. *tr

The air bag warning light came on. i took the vehicle into the dealership to have it looked at. the result was that the wiring harness for the seat sensor on the passenger side has corroded creating an open circuit. they gave me an estimate to replace the wiring harness and air bag (which has been apparently damaged due to the corroded harness) to a total of $3,000. wiring harnesses do not corrode in 5 years unless the part was defective at installation. since the srs system is a major part of the vehicle's safety systems and the system was designed to operate as a whole, repair is mandatory in order to insure occupant safety. searching the internet there are literally 100s of instances of the exact same issue with the 2006 and 2007 model years. the fact that this issue is a fault in the vehicles safety system and the high incident of this failure occurring i believe justifies a recall for repair of the system by the manufacturer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna equipped with dunlop sp4000 tires, size p225/60/r17. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 mph when the front passenger side tire blew. the tires were run-flat tires and the vehicle was taken directly to an authorized dealer where the tire was replaced. the failure recurred on the front driver's side tire approximately one and a half years later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was common for the model vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

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 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Air bag light on instrument panel flashes on and off; took it to the dealer, which determined was a defective air bag sensor, which needs to be replaced along with the air bag and airbag harness under the driver's seat. total estimate for the pair including labor: $3000. *tr

Flashing airbag light. dealer says right airbag wire harness need to be replaced. quoting $3500 for repairs. warranty expired 4 months ago! *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna had to have 3 airbag components replaced in the first 17 months because of failure of the sensor, ecu and airbag assembly. these were replaced under warranty. now that the car is 5 years and 1 month old the other front airbag assembly malfunctioned and toyota has refused to pay to repair it. the warranty was for 5 years and 50,000 miles. i now have no functioning airbags because when 1 airbag does not work the computer turns all of them off. *tr

When the vehicle was 11 months old with 12,000 miles the front passenger seat air bag sensor failed and had to be replaced, then at 16 months and 16,438 miles the air bag ecu failed and had to be replaced, then at 17 months and 17,356 miles the drivers side air bag assembly failed and had to be replaced. *tr

The passenger powered sliding door seized for a moment, opened, then closed then opened, then closed 3/4 of the way. it was then stuck in that position. *tr

Dash board has multiple cracks due to defective material. i am concerned that this might affect how the airbags deploy in an accident as the cracks are also over the passenger airbag area. i have seen many toyota siennas with the same problem. *tr

I bought a 2006 toyota sienna le awd for my special needs daughter .the sliding door snapped a cable and wouldn't open.,so i had to crawl in from other side to get her out,that was not a easy task b/c she is immobile and could not help me with getting her out of special carseat and brace..i think this should be toyota's job to replace or at least help with replacing,if not i will never purchase or recommend this van to anyone..i had her special seat on that side just for that reason and i will file a claim with this.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that there was a short on the side air bag assembly and wiring harness. as a result, both components needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 73,000. updated 02/09/12*lj the consumer's mechanic found the following: the srs light was on code bo116 open side squib lh circuit. updated 02/1312

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. *tr

2006 toyota sienna xle limited premium alloy wheels with excessive corrosion under the paint causing the paint to blister and come off. *kb

Sliding side door does not latch. i have see thousands of complaints and still no recall. $2500 dollars to repair. *tr

The air bag warning light illuminated, and continued to flash. i took the van to the local toyota dealership the next business day, as a faulty safety system was concerning. the service department handed me a $3,000 estimate to replace a faulty wiring harness and air bag assembly, along with the news that the "platinum" extended warranty i purchased would not cover the repair. it seemed odd for a critical safety system to fail while the vehicle is relatively young, so i checked online. one site alone showed 85 owners of 2006 siennas with this same problem. from a reliability perspective, a critical safety system should last longer than this. this is especially true when repair of the system is prohibitively expensive. the items affected were a floor wire harness and side air bag assembly, part numbers 82161-08330 and 73920-ae031. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. the dealer advised the contact to replace the air bag harness since the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileage was 95,000.

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

Air bag light would sometimes come on and stay on, but usually only for a day or two. in november 2011 the light came back on and stayed on for several days. we just took the van to leith toyota in raleigh, nc for a diagnostic and said they found historical codes for the front left passenger air bag and "current" codes for the front driver air bag. they said the only fix is to replace the entire air bag assembly for $3000 (per side). the van is worth maybe $12,000 and now we are told we have to spend a total of $6,000 for both sides to completely fix the problem. turns out the 2006 toyota sienna has hundreds of complaints filed at various locations for the same air bag issue. toyota has a tsb out for the issue and some people has talked about getting a redesigned wiring harness to correct the issue from toyota, but no recall. this is a serious defect in the srs that should be covered by toyota. a recall should be issued for this problem. this system should not just break down over a few years of life nor cost so much money to fix. the cost to fix the problem is more than what most people can afford. *tr

I bought a toyota sienna 2006 certified used vehicle last dec. 09, 2010. after driving for just less than 4 months i noticed that the srs light started to blink while driving to work. i informed my dealer 4 days later through email. but the lights went off a day after before i came down to his place and had been working normally for about 7 months. then the issue came back again, brought it down to south coast toyota and was told that code: b0116 driver side airbag and wiring loom need to be replaced for $3426. toyota was informed but said it was not covered by warranty. i am severely disappointed as the reason i bought a certified used car and pay the price was the assurance that i will not get a lemon. but i was wrong and toyota's assurance on quality of certified used car is purely crap. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the side air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic. the failure was located at the passenger side wiring harness. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. the vin was not available.

Our srs warning light came on during a road trip at approximately 63,000. the dealership stated that this code b011, is the right front airbag and the wiring harness needs to be replaced at a cost of $2400 and about 3 days of labor. of course our extended warranty does not cover this, either. it is possible that the air bag will not deploy if we are in an accident. toyota customer service only documented my complaint, and would not tell me if there is any investigation related to this issue since each case is confidential. i see multiple complaints related to this exact same issue. how many complaints does it take before toyota is forced to do something about it. seems like this has got to be a manufacturing defect. we have never been in an accident. our van is kept in a garage and i feel we've taken good care of it. i really wanted this vehicle to last for many more years, but this is very concerning to me and i question we will ever purchase another toyota, given their poor publicity lately. *tr

The power sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna van fails to open either manually or by the power controls. the toyota dealer refused to fix it since it was past the warranty period. i believe this to be a safety concern since the door cannot be opened, even manually. the toyota dealer wants between $1,000 and $2,000 to fix it with no guarantees that it won't happen again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact was driving 25 mph when the srs air bag warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing which confirmed that the air bag system was faulty. the dealer suggested that the passenger side air bag be replaced as well as the harness. the contact called manufacturer and opened a case. the failure mileage was 43,000. the consumer stated the srs warning light started blinking without any impact. upon getting a diagnosis by the dealer, the front passenger air bag had reportedly failed with dtc codes b0111/b0116 the front passenger air bag, wiring harness and squib were replaced at the consumer's expense at a cost of $ 2961.33. updated 05/11/12

We have owned '06 sienna for many years and have enjoyed the comfort and safety that it provides but we have been faced with an unusual problem with srs airbag system that seems to be a major safety issue. upon investigating the issue online, this appears to be a very common and a wide-spread problem. == the vehicle srs warning light comes on and keeps blinking when vehicle is first turned on. it remains on or blinking entire time the vehicle is driven. this happens for no apparent reason or fault of the driver and there is no explanation anywhere as to why this happens. once this fault occurs, the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. toyota dealers have diagnosed this issue with dtc b0111/0116 and verified this to be a warning light indicating a problem with airbag system. they have also confirmed that the airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident. once diagnosed with this problem, majority of times the customers are faced with hundreds or thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expense for the repairs. the repair seems to be anywhere from bad connector for srs sensor to bad wiring harness to complete replacement of front/side airbag system. == these vehicles clearly violate basic federal safety standards 201, 202, 203, 208 & 214. if this issue has been reported on numerous vehicles and if fault occurs for no apparent reason then there is obviously a defect in the material or the way this airbag safety is designed. toyota has a service bulletins out for this issue but no recall. this is unacceptable by any vehicle safety standards. this issue needs to be investigated and the vehicles recalled by toyota as a defective or non-functioning airbag system is a major safety defect and could result in serious injury or death. *tr

I wanted to report that my 2006 sienna with 97,070 miles came up with a b011 code for the front passenger airbag and wire harness. to my total shock i was quoted 2,900 to fix the problem at my local dealership. after further investigation i have found that this seems to be a recurring problem with this make and model. i called the customer service area of toyota and had a non committal response from them. the standard canned answer. that there was no recall on this issue. i would have further expected that with the past safety issues toyota had that would have looked into this. *tr

Power sliding door stopped working, passenger side. i went out to load the kids in the van, and the power door opened about half way, then shut by itself. i then tried to open the door again, but it would only open a tiny bit and would not shut. i did not use the door any further until i took it back to the dealer to have it looked at. the final verdict, 1400 dollars to fix the door. i bought the van 2 weeks prior to this happening, and it only had 61,000 miles on it. the dealership refused to help out in any way, except that they did cut the cable and now we can use it as a manual door. 5 year old van with 61,000 miles, and the automatic door failed. i wish i would have done a little more research, as this seems to be a very common problem that no one at toyota wants to address. *tr

Auto sliding door will not close tightly- looks closed then when you put it in drive or reverse, the door beeps and opens. takes multiple times of pushing door button to get it to shut tight. sometimes you have to get out and try and push it to lock. it is very difficult and now i don't use it because i'm afraid it won't close and a passenger would be in danger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and the contact was advised that the air bag harness needed replacing. the manufacturer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 75,100 and the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

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. *tr

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. *tr

We recently purchased this vehicle and are very disappointed in the quality of the power doors. after owning it for about 2 months the door just broke. the cost to fix it is $1800.00 plus tax. we have discovered that this seems to be an issue for many other toyota owners. it seems that it is was poorly designed and it would be more than nice if toyota would do a recall for this situation. it is a very expensive issue to fix and takes away one of the nicest features of the vehicle to not have the power door work. my hope is that with all the complaints out there we can get toyota to own up to this mistake and reimburse us for having to fix this inevitable problem. thanks for your help in this matter. *tr

The cable supporting the automatic right side passenger door on my 2006 toyota sienna 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. *tr

The back passenger side door of my toyota sienna does not work properly. when the button is pushed to close or open the door, nothing happens. it will open and close when the handle is lifted and the door is guided a little on the track. i have looked online and it seems to be a very common issue with toyota siennas. this disappoints me as it is a very expensive repair! i think a recall is in order. *tt

My power sliding door is stuck closed. this happened after it opened properly using the power button, but when i closed it, it stopped halfway. after several attempts using the power buttons to close it, as well as turning off the power door feature, it still wouldn't close. since i was out with my 2 children, i forced it closed with the help of someone else. now it won't open, manually or powered, and i am afraid of doing more damage to the vehicle by trying to force it open. *tr

Airbag light warning light was flashing, started just after 60k mi. went to dealer to have diagnosed. b0111, b0116 codes. computer at dealer states that driver's side wiring squib is defective and needs to be replaced. seems to be a known issue because repair instructions were available without taking apart my vehicle. warranty on this part was extended to 60k, but dealer will not cover repair at 61k. looking into it further, dealership chose not to cover because my vehicle had not been serviced at that dealership (35 miles from my home and over a mountain pass). only owned vehicle for a year. quoted price of $2600 to repair. in the meantime, entire airbag system on vehicle is disabled. part is back-ordered, dealer did not have a sense of when it would be available. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the srs failure light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 67,000.

Driver side side passenger door failed to close. no reason evident. *tr

The powered sliding door was stuck halfway open. i shut the power to the door off using the button by the steering wheel and tried to closed the door, resulting in a small piece of metal snapping off and just missing my eye. there is cable that the door slides on that is damaged and frayed. this is preventing the door from opening and closing properly, even manually. the dealer wants $1200 to repair the door, or $150 to remove the power and use the door manually. *tt

The toyota sienna 2006 automated sliding side door began to stick and close more slowly about a month before it became permanently stuck. once it became stuck, the door would not close, requiring me to drive with a half-open door to the dealership or have the car towed. when i took it to the toyota dealership they informed me i could pay $1600 to replace the door motor and fix the cable. toyota did not inform me that we could cut the cable as a way to make the door at least function. i requested they cut the cable, permanently converting the sliding side door to a manually operated sliding door. there should be a recall on this door malfunction, which places children sitting in the back area of the sienna at risk when the sliding door unexpectedly fails. *tr

In august 2011, the airbag indicator light came on in our 2006 toyota sienna. i took the vehicle to a toyota dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the following error code was reported: b0111 (open in side squib - rh). i was advised to replace the right side wiring harness and passenger front seat air bag. total repair cost was quoted at $2,200. i was advised that until the problem is fixed that none of the airbags would deploy. a check online showed that this is a common failing of the 2006 toyota sienna. there were numerous complaints from other vehicle owners. the common theme seemed to be that the failure occurred after 60,000 miles. my service technician agreed with me that this wiring harness failure is not the result of normal vehicle "wear and tear". this failure represents a manufacturing / design defect. the toyota representatives that i spoke with offered no assistance with the repair cost. they advised that a recall had not been issued, and the vehicle was out of warranty, therefore they had no obligation or willingness to assist. toyota is aware that this is major safety issue with their vehicles, but they have failed to address it. no doubt the financial cost of a recall is a factor in their decision. *tt

The passenger side sliding door will not open, either using manual or power assist. it worked great until one day, it just stopped. the power assist makes a noise, and the door "tries" to open, but the door is stuck closed. this is a huge safety issue because the children cannot exit on the side of the sidewalk (the right side), and must instead exit on the left next to the passing traffic. *tr

The airbag warning light lit and did not disappear for about 3 days. two days later the light appeared again and stayed on. the vehicle was taken in to a toyota dealer who said that the airbag sensor and airbag were faulty. the vehicle was just a month over 5 years and only had 45000 miles on it! from researching the internet this seems to be an issue for this make and model. *tr

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. *tr

Upon returning home from picking up my child at school, i was unable to close the left sliding door to the van. i tried with all of the buttons (van, door frame, remote - i even disabled the automatic door and tried manually), but nothing worked. it would close about 2/3 of the way and that was it. i contacted toyota usa and at first, the man with whom i spoke inferred that this was not a problem he had heard about. after some time, he admitted that this has been an issue in the past. at my local dealership, the technician stated that the plastic piece that goes on the cable is known to break, which is what happened to my van. these plastic pieces fell into the motor, which made it malfunction. in order for the automatic door to shut again, i would have to replace the entire motor and cable according to the technician. the estimate given was approx. $2300. this is not an unknown problem to toyota; the design team recognized this issue and made improvements to later models yet there has not been a recall issued. had i been out with one or both of my children, we would have been stranded, unable to close the door - automatically or manually. the door would not shut. i would like to see this issue investigated and for toyota to take ownership of the problem. *tr

The rear gate struts / suspension have completely failed. the struts will not hold open the rear gate at all. my wife and children have great difficulty (in many instances it is impossible and / or dangerous) holding open the gate with one hand or head and trying to load or unload simultaneously. it appears that there was a partial recall for siennas with the power liftgate, but we do not have a power liftgate. *tr

The motor on the sliding power door failed. i called toyota and was told i would have to pay to repair it. i have an extended warranty on my car but it is not a covered component. *tt

Sliding door motor failure. door failed to close. had to drive with side door open! *tr

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. *tr

Airbag lights starting flashing on an intermittent basis early in the life of the vehicle. i brought the vehicle in for service under warranty. repairs were attempted, but the airbag light still would flash intermittently (but often for short periods, say one or two days). in july, 2011, the flashing of the airbag lights went from intermittent to permanent. dealer quoted a repair estimate in excess of $4,000 and stated the vehicle was no longer in warranty. but the failure of the airbag component(s) has been intermittently evident (through the indicator light) from very early in the life of the vehicle. warranty repair attempt was unsuccessful, and intermittent of warning light made it impossible to obtain effective service. toyota refused the consumers request to repair the faulty air bag components (s) in the vehicle. updated 09/20/11

Van presented a flashing srs light that remained flashing during operation. vehicle manual recommendation was to take to dealer. took vehicle to dealer 9/6/2011. was informed that code b0111 was pulled during analysis. vehicle needs driver side airbag replaced and floor wire. estimated cost $2573.49. without repair, airbags are inoperable. toyota issued a tsb (el001-08) february 27, 2008; however, the tsb did not extend warranty coverage for this failure. no recall has been issued. this is an apparent defect due to the numerous complaints found online. *tr

Airbag light is on so i had my van looked at, at the dealership and i was told i need a new passenger airbag and harness. its not under warranty because i have to many miles on my vehicle. which the mileage has nothing to do with the airbags. its a safety issue and should be a recall. i've never been in an accident so i don't understand how the airbags could go bad. i also had another mechanic look at my van and he told me that a tbs# came up which means that more than 200,000 people have had the same issue. *tr

2006 toyota sienna sliding door failure. *tr

Both of my manual sliding doors on this vehicle will not open from either the inside or outside. i went to toyota of 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? *tt

Air bag light began flashing in my van. checked manual and was advised to take immediately to dealer for service. dealership pulled a b0111 code from the van. we were advised it would be approx $4700 for replacing the sensor in the passenger seat air bag and wiring harness. neither item is covered under warranty and i was recommended by the dealership to contact my private insurance company to cover the item. private insurance will not cover the issue due to no damage to the vehicle. our van has 56000 miles and has never been in an accident (thank goodness) or been damaged due to flood, fire, or anything else. my wife was also told of a tsb by the dealer out on air bags for toyota, but our sienna did not meet the classification of the tsb. after researching the problem we were told the high costs were due to extensive labor for removing the front end of the car in order to replace the harness. obviously due to number of complaints on this issue there is a major problem with this harness. the harness seems to be failing at an alarming rate and all shortly after 50000 miles. after all the other problems toyota had with safety issues it would seem that this would be an issue they would address, but no one at toyota is giving it much attention. *kb

Toyota sienna 2006 (xle limited) sliding door problem: sliding door on driver's side got struck when opened and never closing back. showed it to dealer and he confirmed that the motor failed and need a replacement. *tt

The passenger side power sliding door fails to remain closed even while the locks are engaged. the back latch of the door fails to keep the door closed while driving, sometimes the door slides into the full open position while driving. the first failure occurred after two years and 35,000 miles of ownership and has recurred after 5 years and 92,000 miles. the motor and door latch was initially replaced. toyota corporation and dealership says the vehicle is now out of warranty and repair costs are estimated at $1,100 - $1,800. this is now a safety hazard for passengers in the rear seats as sometimes after forcing the door latch closed, the door will not open manually from the outside or inside.. *tt

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." *tt

Both automatic side doors malfunctioned within one month of each other. the can open them manually from the outside, but it is difficult to do so (especially if parked on a hill) and is dangerous for small children. the passenger side door does not open from the inside. a cable is hanging off the passenger side of the van. this is a major inconvenience and it is unacceptable for this to happen - both doors within one month on a vehicle made by the name toyota. we bought this van because we knew of toyota's great reputation of durability and service and we expect toyota to come through and rectify this situation. also, i know we are not alone with this problem as there is over 560 postings on edmunds with similar complaints about the side doors. we request an immediate recall on these doors and expect them to be fixed free of charge!

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. updated 11/03/2011 *ln *tr

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 fairly 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. *tr

Attempted to close automatic passenger side rear slider door and it became inoperable before closing. alarm/beep alerted that the door was not closed, remaining open about six inches away from closing completely. the door remained stuck in the open position with five passengers (two adults/three children) traveling from there destination in a extremely dangerous and unsecured vehicle to there home. the seven year old triplets and adults in the auto had been exposed to a very unsafe and dangerous form transportation. cables had to be released in order to close the door, and caused several failed attempts to properly secure the door, since cable lines are preventing complete closure. vehicle was taken to toyota dealer and diagnosed with a motor assembly failure at a cost of $1,750 dollars to repair. this has caused a seriously dangerous problem when exiting vehicle.

Motor on automatic door is broken and door will not close and latch properly. *tr

Automatic door will not latch closed manually or automatically. *tr

Air bag light flashing since car was new. dealer found no codes in system and turned light off, said nothing was wrong. light continued to come on for a month or so and then go off, then repeat the process of coming on and off, for the next few years. now dealer says it needs a new air bag for $4,000. *tr

I recently bought a 2006 toyota sienna. i hauled my daughter's belongings to college and after we unloaded the van the airbag light came on. i brought it to the dealer since it was a 2006 with 40000 miles on it i thought it would be covered, however since the car was put into service 11/05 it was not covered. they said they had to replace the airbag and wiring harness for $2500.00. after researching your website i realized there were a total of 102 airbag complaints for that year while all other years combined there were 80 (average 6/model year). i did contact the customer service manager and am waiting for a reply to see what they will cover before i have the repairs. the manager did say there was a service bulletin and does not know if a recall will happen in the future. *tr

Drivers side power door would not close all the way. had to cut cable to shut door. *tr

The airbag indicator light was on in my vehicle. the dealer indicated that the left airbag and harness were defective and that i have to pay for the replacement since the vehicle is no longer under warranty.

Airbag light came on dash and stayed on; took to toyota dealer to have checked. after $99 diagnostic was told "technician pulled dtc code b0111 open in side squib b circuit harness. open in harness between right front side air bag and ecu. advised us that airbag harness and air bag needed to be replaced; cost was $2,300.00." service advisor called dspm who authorized coverage on parts only but that we would still have to pay for the labor; $800.00. part numbers needed are 82162-08340 and 73910-ae031. this is a 2006 sienna that we purchased used in february 2007. currently have not repaired/replaced airbag harness and airbag as we were just notified yesterday about findings. having gone on line and read about numerous other 2006 sienna with same problem it appears to me that it should be covered by a recall as it is a very important safety factor that seems to have a major defect in the airbag harness and airbag. we will be watching the nhtsa database to see how this situation is concluded. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the contact then performed a jump start on the battery in order to start the vehicle. the failure occurred a second time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure, but stated that there was a draw on the battery that was related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000. the vin was not available.

2006 toyota sienna automatic sliding door on passenger side will not open and close when using remote, or console buttons. this starting occurring august 1, 2011. *tr

Driver's side front seat belt becomes folded and entrapped in the slot where it comes out of side column and will not retract, making it absolutely useless for its intended purpose. this result in driver not being restrained properly. have taken it back to dealer at least 3 times to have them release the entrapment as well as fixing it myself numerous times. my wife cannot do the repair herself so she is often driving around basically with no seat belt until she get to the dealer or home for it to be repaired. *tr

Problem is with the rear seat belts in my 2006 toyota sienna le van. anytime someone (myself included) rides in the back row, the seat belts lock up and become so uncomfortable that they must be released to avoid extreme discomfort, this results in the seat belt being unfastened during vehicle movement and often i find my passengers just not using them due to this self-tightening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for diagnostic testing. the technicians performed repairs and the air bag warning light was turned off twice under the warranty. the third time the vehicle was taken to the dealer the air bag assembly was replaced at the contacts expense. after the replacement of the air bag assembly, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested the vehicle be taken to a different dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 15,025.

06 toyota sienna air bag sensor lights up intermittently. dealer says problem with loose connector for side airbag on passenger side. the connector cannot be tightened or individually replaced. we must replace entire airbag at cost of $2,500. no airbags will deploy with light on. many complaints in internet for the same problem. this is a serious safety issue and should be addressed with a recall. *kb

While reconfiguring the middle row seats of my 2006 toyota sienna le, several 15 and 17 mm bolts fell loose from the seat. i removed the moldings around the seats and inspected the situation. my findings, documented with pictures, revealed several loose bolts in the assemble attaching the seat back with the seat bottom. three bolts had come completely loose while three more were no longer tight in the passenger side middle-row seat. four bolts were no longer tight in the driver side middle-row seat. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact was driving 30 miles per hour when the air bags sensor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnosis indicated that the floor harness wiring for the front passenger side air bags failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000, and the current was 75,343.

2006 toyota sienna. consumer states problem with vehicle air conditioner not working. *tgw the consumer stated a valve was replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that when driving approximately 10-70 mph, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice for the same failure. the dealer was notified and informed the front passenger side air bag was installed incorrectly during production. in addition, the technician informed the contact that air bag could inadvertently deploy or possibly not deploy during a crash. the dealer stated there was a shortage within the wiring system and the front passenger side air bag and wiring harness would need to be replaced. there was a technical service bulletin related to the defect under nhtsa item number: 10024292. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified regarding the problem and informed the contact that they would respond at a later date to whether they would be financially responsible for the repair. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the failure was located within the wiring circuits of the driver¿s seat. as a result, the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 69,999.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the automatic sliding door would not latch to secure the door closed. the dealer mde repairs to the door, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

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.

The door stop weld broke after warranty expired. this is a common toyota problem and needs a recall. the repair is very expensive and toyota refuses to contact customers about this issue. *kb

Air bag light is continually on. researching the internet we have found that many other 2006 toyota sienna's have the same problem and i feel that it is a safety hazard that toyota should have recalled before now. we have found that in most cases it will cost thousands of dollars to get it repaired. as senior citizens, we cannot come up with that kind of money. has a recall been issued, or, is an investigation into this matter been done? *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning symbol illuminated and began to flash. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front air bag system would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered $500 towards the repair expense. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Immediately after warranty work on driver side door, the airbag warning light came on (on the way home from dealer). dealer claimed that there was no connection between their repair work and the airbag problem. they replaced the driver side airbag for total cost of $740.00. the warning light went out and stayed out for a few months. when it came back on the dealer said the wiring harness also needed to be replaced at cost of at a cost of $2,250. almost $3,000 for the all the repairs. the dealer cannot explain why the part would fail, or why they replaced the airbag since it did not solve the problem. failure occurred within the 60 months of the warranty but over the 60,000 miles. dealer refuses to pay for any of the repairs. this vehicle has not been in any accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the passenger sliding door does not open from the inside or the outside. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure and current mileages were approximately 58,000.

We have a 2006 toyota sienna. we have had the left sliding door latch replaced twice. we have had the right sliding door latch replaced once. the left one has failed once again. everytime it fails my wife has been driving and the left sliding door has opened when the van is in motion. toyota knows about the problem and there have been no recalls yet. i have already spent $1700 on maintenance on these doors. *tt

My air bag light blinks continuously. i have researched this topic on-line and have found that when this light blinks, it means the air bags will not deploy correctly in the event of an accident. there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints about the airbag wiring harness being defective, either under the passenger seat or drivers seat. currently there are no recalls by toyota to address this issue. this is a safety issue that needs to be rectified. it seems that while the 2006 model year sienna is the primary vehicle with the problem, there are also some 2005, and 2007 model years with the same problem. the dealer wants $2000+ to fix this problem. there are stories of back orders on this part being up to 4 months. toyota knows there is a problem, but now needs to step up to the plate and do a recall to fix this problem. i don't like driving a family vehicle that is supposed to be safe, but is not because of this fault in the airbag system. very frustrating.

Door makes a popping sound when opened. resulting in the door to open further then normal when ajar. now the door is at the point where it won't open all the way and the window will not roll down completely. i read some posts online and apparently the issue has been acknowledged by toyota but they have not yet recalled the car for this problem. *tt

2006 toyota sienna air bag light came on and took the car for 60,000 service mentainance at 62,000 and the dealer said passenger side wire has to rewire and quote me 2400 to fix. it it is a wire harness failure, it is a manufacture defect and toyota has to recall and fix the problem. this is a major safety issue and nhtsa has to follow up the complaints about this. *tt

The 2006 toyota sienna passenger power sliding door does not have a manual override. when the power siding door mechanism fails the passenger(s) is (are) trapped in the vehicle or are forced to exit into traffic or climb to the front to exit the vehicle. although this incident did not result in an accident or injure, it does create a safety issue, especially if children are in the vehicle. *tr

We have a 2006 toyota sienna, and the srs airbag light just began blinking. took it to the dealership and they said the entire wiring harness needs to be replaced because of a faulty wire, and none of the airbags would deploy in the case of an accident. they want $3000 to replace. we are not going to fix until we call toyota to find out if they plan on issuing a recall on this defect. *tt

The 2006 sienna has an airbag defect. the warning light comes on indicating that the airbag is faulty. within 15 months the airbag assembly had to be replaced twice with the same part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate uncontrollably. the contact was able to stop and exit the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side tire was shredded and detached from the rim. the contact stated that the tire warning light did not illuminate indicating there was a failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tire was replaced. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure of the system. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. when the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the error code detected a passenger side air bag failure which would prevent the air bags from deploying during impact. the technician stated that the part was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I have a 2006 toyota sienna le ,which have airbag flashing & brake system problem. this airbag problem started within 6 months of purchase & 2 times it was fixed by toyota dealer. but the problem is still exist. when even i make a complaint to dealer they are telling they can't find it. this airbag flashing light comes on when in driving & will stay for 1 hr. or some times stay for 5 days etc.toyota still not diagnose these problem .now my vehicle is less than 32,000 miles .once in every month airbag sign will get on. and braking issue still present. *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna with 66,000 miles on it has a faulty driver side air bag and harness. toyota wants $3,325.00 to fix. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the tires were wearing out unevenly and stated the suspension was designed to be tipped inwards and caused uneven wear on the inside edge of the tires. the contact stated that the failure occurred on both the front and rear driver and passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated there was a problem with the suspension but nothing could be done because of the suspension design. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000. updated 3/15/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that as the vehicle was started, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and would continue intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the front driver side air bag and wiring harness assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the failure mileage was 99,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 5 mph into the driveway, the contact heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front passenger and driver side struts were replaced. a front end alignment was performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. updated 07/08/11*lj the right front sway bar link and struts were replaced. updated 07/22/11

2006 toyota sienna with 70,000 miles on it passenger rear sliding door motor just quit working. cost of repair is approximately $2000. toyota referred my wife to extended warranty department for a $2600 extended warranty. rear door is not usable and will not open unless we pay the $ 2000. *tr

Sienna 2006 model back door is shutting/closing down. i was caught in between and it shuts down quick and hard. *tr

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.

2006 toyota sienna (approx. 89,000 miles) suddenly had flashing airbag light come on april 25, 2011. vehicle is single owner, personal use. never involved in any accidents. took to dealer, was told that air bag harness and front airbag wiring was bad, entire system would need replaced for about $2,400. spoke with toyota corporate office, they offered to by for 50% of repair. had service manager at dealership contact district service parts manager to appeal for additional funding from toyota, again was told that only 50% of cost would be covered by toyota. this issue is related to faulty wiring/parts and not to mileage, which is what i am repeatedly told is the reason the repair is not covered (out of 5 year/60,000 mile warranty window). *tr

Air bag warning light flashes. taken the car in twice already to fix it. went on again last week. now i am out of warranty.... hope they will fix it again since it is an ongoing problem. it is scary to drive the car if you think the air bag may go off at any time ! toyota needs to tell the dealership how to fix this problem! isn't replacing the "part" two times enough already?? my car has 80k miles on it. *tr

2006 toyota sienna had flashing airbag light on dash in 2009 at 48k miles. bad sensor was discovered by toyota dealer service dept and repaired under warranty. 2 years later and 88k miles, airbag light flashing again and toyota dealer service dept diagnoses an "open circuit" and cause being a faulty wiring harness for the airbag system. estimated cost $1800 since vehicle is 6 months past warranty. i contacted toyota for possible appeal to cover cost of repair of safety system. have not heard back from toyota if they will cover the cost of the repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the complete seat harness for the front driver seat would need to be replaced in order to correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

Toyota sienna 2006 rear back door lift struts failed suddenly. i was visiting lake tahoe and when i was taking the lugagge off, suddenly the door came down, luckily myself and kids were away otherwise it might have fallen on either me or my kids, i reported this to toyota dealer after my trip and they say it is normal wear and tear and will cost me 450 bugs to replace the struts. my worry is it should not fall suddenly, fix it by recall if some kids come between the door then it might be very dangerous. i feel the too cold weather is the culprit. *tr

My wife started the car and the air bag light started flashing. so we looked up in the owner's manual and it said to bring the vehicle in asap because the air bags could deploy on their own. we took vehicle to miller toyota in manassas, va and they repaired the vehicle by replacing 2 passenger side air bags and the harness at a cost of $2353.70 to us. srs warning light continued flashing after start up. dealer confirmed error code b0111. passengers air bag and harness needs replaced. these items are covered with "updated parts" in a toyota tsb 0162-10, dated 02/27/2008, covering sienna model years 2004 through 2008. over one hundred similar occurrences are found on various safety related and owner based internet sites. this is an obvious oem defect of a critical vehicle system that toyota has been aware of for some time now.

The air bag light is flashing on my 2006 toyota sienna. it started flashing last year, then stopped for a number of months, and now it is flashing again. other people have reported the same issue, and indicate that if this light is flashing, then the air bags will not deploy in a collision. *tr

Airbag srs light began illuminating without any prior event. van is currently at dealer awaiting service, harness wiring parts are on backorder. dealer advises that "toyota is really stepping up on this and has offered to pay for half the cost of the repairs = $1200". *tr

2006 toyota sienna air bag light came on. dealer has said passenger air bag and floor harness has a short and must be replaced. $3000. car has only 63,000 miles on it - seems to be a faulty part issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the srs light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. the failure was located at the driver front and passenger side air bags wires. the dealer replaced the wires and air bags. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer would not assist with the repair cost. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 69,150.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the speedometer was giving an inaccurate reading; it stated that the vehicle was traveling 5 mph faster than it actually was. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the margin of error was 1-5 percent. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,200. updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/13/11

During normal usage, srs warning light on dash began flashing. took to dealer and problem was diagnosed as b0111 - airbag wiring harness failure. dealer has advised will order part to replace. item is covered under 5 year / 60k warranty.

The passenger side sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna will not open, either manually or any other way. *tr

Wheel rims on 2006 sienna are deteriorating with bubbling of alloy wheels appearing on rims. bubbling is occurring throughout wheels and not in one area. *tr

The air bag light began flashing a couple of month ago. i took the van to the dealer who told me there were two error codes and that since they weren't sure exactly what was wrong, the entire system would have to be replaced. total: $4400 and change. the rep also told me he'd only heard of this happening once before, and his recommendation was that i simply trade it in and buy a new toyota (of course). i have 8 payments left. it only has 83k miles and is five years old. the complaints about the 2006 sienna air bags far outnumber the other problems with this van. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the dealer advised the contact that the air bag and harness would need to be replaced. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 88,000.

2006 toyota sienna limited van (34,000 miles) with automatic rear and sliding doors. 1 month ago right rear sliding door stopped opening when using manual door latch. if you manually unlatch door, you must manually open it about one third before motor kicks in to open it fully. works ok using overhead console button and when using fob buttons. took van to toyota dealer on 2/28/11. they could not duplicate problem. went to pick van up on 3/1/11. sliding door again not working. they kept van several more hours for troubleshooting. problem remains. they said there is no fix for this problem but they did send in a technical report to toyota. after checking out and finally getting ready to leave dealer the van would not start. the battery had died. dealer replaced battery. after that and for 2 more days, the sliding door worked ok. on morning of third day, the sliding door problem returned. still will not open automatically using manual door latch. *tr

2006 toyota sienna with airbag light flashing. toyota has a bulletin but no recall pertaining to faulty side curtain airbag connector. repair cost est. $5000.00- shouldnt have to pay that for defective part. *tr

The air bag light on dashboard of our 2006 toyota sienna suddenly came on. took to dealer and they indicated that the sensor was bad and it would require the whole seat to be replaced for around $3000. the internet revealed thousand of complaints regarding this safety issue. *tr

Coming up to an intersection, car kept accelerating as i lifted my foot off of the gas pedal, had to push hard on the brake as engine continued to rev, placed in neutral, depressed gas pedal a couple more times, engine quit revving. discovered that anchors for the driver's side floor mat had come out of the carpet and allowed the floor mat to creep up affecting the gas pedal. removed the mat, took to local toyota dealer who said there was no recall regarding the sienna floor mats, the dealer replaced the 2 rings in the carpet used to anchor at my cost, one anchor became dislodged again within a day. seems that there is some type of defect in the engineering of that ring used to sandwich/secure into the carpet. *tr

The air bag warning light is flashing. per information online, this indicates a problem with the airbags -- either failing to inflate in a crash or inflating erroneously while driving. this seems like a very serious safety issue. correction of the problem can cost up to $4,000 and should be considered a safety defect and subject to recall. *tr

Air bag light is on and flashing. diagnosed by toyota dealer on 02/09/11 as code b0111, needs r/seat airbag assembly & floor wire harness. estimate $2160.00. i contacted toyota customer experience line, the contacted dealer and agreed to pay $700 towards repair. i still cannot afford the repair as i am still paying on the auto loan. this is a safety failure and should be recalled. i am now without airbags. airbags have never been deployed - no accidents. vehicle is only 5 years old and 81k miles.

Driver side door popping noise. toyota knows it has a problem with spot welds and extended the warranty to 5 years or 100,000 miles. my problem started two months late so they will do nothing about it. *tr

Approximately 2 weeks before scheduled service, air bag light came on and remained lit. after normal maintenance service was performed, the dealer did not notify my that the air bag system was not functioning properly. i found this strange, since during other service events, we were solicited for recommended services. i performed some research and determined that there are others experiencing the same problems. i am concerned for my wife and kids, since this vehicle is our only form of transportation. i would think the dealer should act in good faith to notify me that there is a potential safety problem with my vehicle. vehicle is almost five years old and out of standard warranty. due to toyota's recent track record. i believe an investigation is needed. *tr

Door very hard to open and close. plastic sheeting comes off the cable making it non functional. bad design if you ask me. $1800 to replace the motor which is outrageous. $1100 for the motor, which again should not cost as much. highway robbery. i can understand if it couple hundred for the motor. this needs to go on a recall. too many sienna owners have similar problem. just google and you will find all the forums. my first and last toyota....... *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light suddenly illuminated intermittently. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 94,000. bw

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. he stated that the air bag light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised that the air bag system had malfunctioned and would not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a crash. the dealer suggested replacing the entire frontal air bag system. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated they would look into the situation. the contact was awaiting a decision from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact was driving approximately 80 mph when the tread separated from the front driver side tire without warning. the vehicle was equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that the tire pressure monitoring system was operating according to design. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 32,400. updated 03/16/11 *bf updated 1/4/11 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna equipped with dunlop sp sport 4000t dsst tires, size p225/60/r17. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, he noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the left and having a vibrating feeling. after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the front passenger tire tread had separated and slowly drove to the nearest service station. the vehicle was repaired and they advised him to contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, he noticed that the vehicle would pull to the left and that there was a vibration. he then drove 3 miles to a service station and that the front passenger tire had a split. the tire pressure monitor system had not illuminated on the instrumental panel. there was no spare tire available due to it being all-wheel drive. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer and advised him that there were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna equipped with dunlop sp4000 tires, tire size 225/60/17. the dot number was unknown. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that all four tires exhibited significant tread separation. the four tires were replaced with new tires. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was unavailable.

As i was proceeding downhill towards a 4-way stop intersection at the bottom of the hill; i depressed the brake pedal and nothing happen. i could not stop the car. a car was stopped in front of me at the intersection, so i went to the left of the car to avoid rear ending him. i continued across the intersection toward the car across the street hoping to be able to fit between him and a telephone pole without hitting either to land in a snow bank. i managed to hit his front end on the passenger side of his car missing the telephone pole and landing in the snow above the curb. nobody was injured, but his car and mine were damaged. *tr

Air bag light on for 2006 sienna on jan, 2011 at mileage around 60000. reported to the toyota dealer on 02/05/2011 at mileage 62000 and the dealer said code is b111 and that the right side air bag need to be replaced. checked online and found hundreds of 2006 sienna owners reported the same issue. this is a safety issue with 2006 sienna. *tr

Air bag light on 2006 toyota sienna came on. dealer did diagnostic, and quoted $1800 to fix wiring harness and sensor. they did not have the parts in stock and said it would take several weeks to get parts. when i left the dealership that day the light went out, and now only comes on for 5 seconds at start up (which is normal). i did not pay for the repair, but wonder if it might come back?? found an internet discussion group and found that other owners of 2006 toyota siennas that had similar problems. vehicle is out of warranty, but you don't expect these thing to fail this quickly. *tr

My 2006 sienna xle has less than 55, 000 miles. just before the new year, the airbag light started flashing continuously. we got the car in on dec. 30 and were told the flashing light was due to a faulty wiring harness in the front passenger seat, which is covered under the regular (and my extended) warranty, but that the parts were not available at the time so i would have to bring the car back. i specially asked if the vehicle was safe to drive and was told my the initial service rep that it was. the service rep failed to follow up with making an appointment as promised, so i called one week later to find out that the parts were going to take in excess of 4 weeks to arrive! i was highly suspicious that the airbag was in working order, so it was no surprise that when i threatened to sue toyota if the airbag failed or malfunctioned in any way in an accident or otherwise, that i was then told my car was unsafe to drive and the dealer would provide a rental at their cost. an order was placed on january 6th for the part which was scheduled to come in 6 weeks later, feb. 9th. after waiting six weeks, i found out yesterday my order was "accidentally" canceled and that the manufacturer can't keep up production, so presumably, i'm starting my wait time again. i have lodged a complaint with toyota hdqt and have a case id with them. there are hundreds of similar complaints here and on the internet but no recall or notice from toyota about the fact that folks are driving around with flashing air bag lights that mean your airbag may not deploy in an accident and is deactivated because of the faulty wiring harness system. my dealer had 6 complaints alone, six weeks ago. this is outrageous!!! i am calling nhtsa as soon as i finish this complaint. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna with a 2010 graco booster seat, model number pd144968a. the contact stated that the seat belt would not hold the child in place while in the booster. the child had the ability to move freely in the seat from one side to another and was also able to unclip the seat belt. the booster seat manufacturer was contacted and asked if there was a clip that could be installed for the vehicle seat belt to have a tighter fit. the manufacturer of the vehicle advised that they did not have a clip or any suggestions to remedy the situation. the failure and current mileage was unknown. updated 3/14/11 *cn updated 04/22/11

Airbag light on 2006 toyota sienna is on. dealership says left side airbag and wire harness need to be replaced. dealer will not cover it under extended warranty even though it is a safety issue. many other people have reported this on www.aboutautomobile.com. *tr

February 13 2011 just bought a used toyota sienna... driven less than 200 miles and the srs indicator light started blinking. there was no real reason that this light would've been triggered. just drove the car as we normally have done. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 35 mph the passenger side air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the parts which control the passenger side air bag were defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Our automatic sliding door is not working at 55,000 miles. the toyota company refuses to pay to fix the sliding door. i am surprise with toyota¿s reputation that the automatic sliding door has stop working. i am very concerned about the automatic door not working. right now the door is on manual. it is very difficult to open and close for my family. my spouse and my hands hurt when we pull to open and close the sliding door. our three kids are unable to open and close the door on their own. i am very concerned because god for bid if we were to get into an accident my kids may not be able to get out. *tr

Srs warning light at first came on and stayed on intermittently. it now stays on all the time. *tr

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 ?not functioning properly & that the back hinge was bent? (for no known reason) & both need replacement for $1,600. we were advised not to use the door.we are discouraged that this happened especially since we specifically discussed power failure of the power sliding door with our toyota sales person at purchase. when we asked what would happen if the power sliding feature broke/malfunctioned on the automatic door, our sales associate told us that it could simply be switched to manual and would still be functionable. based on this, we purchased the power door feature. this is not the case at all. after some research & review of this issue, it is apparent that this is a common, long-term problem that many consumers are experiencing. by the number of technical service bulletins issued to address this defect, it is clear that toyota is aware of the situation too. when we discussed the issue with our toyota dealer, they offered to pay $500. we have not had the repair done as we feel this should not have failed in such a short period of time (just over 4 years after purchase), under a situation of normal operation and at no fault of our own. the repair for this defect should be at the expense of toyota not a loyal toyota customer. we are concerned that in the unfortunate event of an accident and it becomes necessary to use that door for emergency evacuation, our young children may become trapped due to the inoperable/defective configuration of the door-it is a big safety concern. *tr

Latches/locks/linkages sliding electric side door jammed. the door will not shut or open. it is basically jammed and i have to put all of my weight into the door to get it to latch shut. based on online complaints, it is not covered under warranty and will cost about $1500 to fix

Power sliding door fails to close - manual override would not work. wife and 4 children trapped in the dark and cold winter weather with an open door - not safe to move the vehicle. father came to rescue and after repeated forceful attempts, the door closed. there are numerous recalls on this vehicle for missing labels - how about a recall on something really serious. the door is completely unreliable - cost to fix $1500+. this not an isolated incident. http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/sienna/2006/accessories-exterior/power_sliding_door_wont_close.shtml http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/sienna/2006/accessories-exterior/sliding_doors_don't_open.shtml

The driver-side mirror with dimming,blinker, hest and folding in capability has failed. the motor that controls the mirror constantly runs and the mirror opens and closes with the wind direction. i tried to find a replacement part but all the replacement parts have the same motor problem. the dealership requires a entire mirror replacement and repaint. *tr

The air bag indicator light on the dash flashes when the van is turned on. the toyota dealer said that the air bag wiring harness needs to be replaced since the air bag would not deploy in the event of an accident. my sienna is inoperable until repaired. there is a long wait, one to three months, to get this part replaced as it is on back order from toyota. the dealer stated that there are more than 400 air bag wiring harnesses on back order for our region alone. an internet search shows multitudes of other 2006 toyota sienna owners with this same air bag malfunction. air bags are included to help save lives, but they do not work properly on the 2006 toyota sienna. a recall should be instituted to fix this problem so the air bags in all 2006 toyota sienna's' will work properly. unless this defect is fixed, the 2006 toyota sienna is an unsafe vehicle.

I purchased a new 2006 toyota sienna. in the first 33,000 miles i had three incidents where the airbag lights comes on. each time i took to dealership to inspect, they claim to reset the airbags and it wasn't a problem. they said it was just a loose connection and something may have rolled under the drivers seat and may have hit a processing unit for the airbags causing the light to come on. with this explanation i thought it was a simple problem to fix and they never informed me that it would affect airbag deployment. so in each incident i delayed going to the dealership by thousands of miles, and only until my vehicle require other services would i request that they also check my airbag lights/system. now at 86,000 miles and out of warranty my airbag lights have been on for 10,000 miles. my vehicle requires its 90,000 mile maintenance and so i ask them to check the airbag lights again. they return, informing me that i need new airbags and a wire harness assembly which is to cost $4000 to repair. i have complained about it to erica bryan at toyotas? customer center (case#1012230983) who informed me that their regional office has offered to pay for half of the airbag replacement. i find this unacceptable. had i been informed correctly of the serious effect of my airbag lights going off and the possibility of it malfunctioning or not deploying i certainly would of escalated my actions with toyota early on when it was still under warranty. possibly even evoking the maryland state lemon law. i do not have the money ($2000, 50% of cost)to replace the airbag units at this time, so i am now forced to drive my vehicle without working airbags. *tr

We have a 2006 sienna xle awd with ~38k and the airbag light turned on in the fall 2010. took it to the dealer on 11/28/2010. there is a problem with the wiring harness and as of 1/4/2011 they will not have one available for at least another month. they told us this is a common problem nationally and as a result, there is a back order for this part. assuming the part comes in the next month, they will have had our car in the shop for over 2 months. this is a major safety issue (obviously known by toyota) and should warrant a recall, especially if this is common enough to have a back log of demand for that piece and the airbags will not work with this defect. in addition to the safety concerns, most of us could not tolerate not having access to the family car for over 2 months. there are many other people with similar complaints documented on the internet. http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/toyota/sienna/airbag. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 5-10 mph at night, the vehicle moved up and down and then crashed into a parked vehicle. a police report was filed. one passenger was injured. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the lower ball joint ripped out the control arm which caused the crash. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 111,077.

I have a 2006 toyota sienna my airbag light is currently flashing. upon research i have learned that my airbag system will fail if involved in a collision. toyota is not fixing this issue at this time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while parked, the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated the warranty would not cover repairs or a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

2006 toyota sienna minivan. both side sliding doors fail to close properly. unable to manually close. door will slide open. repaired driver side sliding door in 2008. now in july 2010, passenger side sliding door did not close but had been repaired but now again in december 2010 door continues to not close properly. *tr

The driver's and passenger's front seat air bags both failed. there was no accident or impact. the only indication of a problem was the illuminated air bag indicator warning light in the instrument cluster. both air bags required replacement at a cost to the owner of $1,273. toyota denied any responsibility and required the owner to pay the entire $1,273 charge. after the owner contacted toyota national customer relations, a $500 toyota merchandise credit was offered, which the owner is unlikely to use due to the owner's reluctance to purchase any toyota product in the future. updated 01/23/10 updated 01/20/11. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while parked, the automatic sliding door of the rear passenger side locked and was unable to open. the failure occurred on the rear driver side manual door two months later. the dealer and manufacturer were who stated the repairs would not be covered because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000. updated 02/23/11 *bf updated 04/28/11

Right side electric sliding door on toyota sienna fails. faulty hinges and drive cables. *tr

In 2008, the airbag dash light on our 2006 toyota sienna began blinking. we took our van to the dealer, who advised that the driver seat sensor was bad. after several repair attempts, the dealer replaced the entire driver seat, but the light continued to blink. after an extensive wait, the entire wiring harness was replaced and the light no longer blinked. in all we were without our van for nearly 3 months, awaiting parts. because of the safety concern (airbag not deploying or deploying when it shouldn't) and because the van was under warranty, the dealer provided a loaner van while we awaited parts. on november 4, 2008, the van struck a deer and the driver's airbag deployed. following airbag replacement and other insurance-covered repairs, the airbag dash light again began blinking. dealer advised that the passenger seat sensor was defective and a replacement part ordered; we were advised the part would be available january 4, 2011. toyota advised that, as van is no longer under warranty, no loaner vehicle is available. on january 4, we were advised that the problem is the wiring harness, which will not be available before february 9, 2011. toyota has offered $35 / day toward loaner / rental vehicle. once again this will be a 3-month out-of-service situation for a safety issue. there are many reports of 2006 toyota sienna airbag indicator / sensor / wiring harness problems reported on the internet. we believe this is a serious safety issue that toyota has avoided addressing as a system / recall issue, corporate behavior consistent with earlier accelerator safety issues on its vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle had failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the actuator motor had a shortage and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and would offer no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,814.

Toyota dealer failed to remedy the defect within reasonable time . recall type-safety recall,severe corrosion of spare tire carrier cable. model-sienna-model year-2006,mfg-toyota. *tr

Dashboard airbag warning light flashing. dealer said it is a bad (defective??) airbag harness. $3000 to fix. *ln

I have a 2006 toyota sienna, never in an accident. at 78,000 the airbag light went on. they told me the system had a short in two places in the passenger side airbag and that i needed to replace the airbag entirely. *tr

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. *tr

The gas in the lift gate support of the back door escaped 3 years after i bought it. *tr

While starting forward after loading grandson in driver side second row of seats drivers side sliding door opened half way(doors are electrically operated). i stopped and attempted to close door automatically. door would not close but remained half open. tried manual operation to no avail. called tow truck. tow truck operator examined door and said that the cable that operates door was jammed and the only way to close door was to cut cable. after cutting cable door closed manually. drove home. if door had opened at speed on highway it would have caused great danger as my grandson was sitting next to door. called customer service at toyota to complain. was given no explanation. *tr

The air bag light keeps coming on, i have taken the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and as of today the light is still going on. is my air bag working? no one has been able to answer that question. the dealer has re-set the light and from what i understand changed the air bag, this has been and on-going problem . *tr

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 the 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! *tr

I own a 2006 sienna with 90k+ miles, i'm out of warranty, although i have platinum extended warranty my repair was not totally covered. i took my van in to dealer because my airbag light was flashing, after diagnosed i was told 1 of the seat airbags was bad and also the entire airbag wire harness was bad. service manager at dealer contacted toyota headquarters to help me out, which he did, they will pay for parts and i will pay for repair, $1327. i contacted toyota headquarters myself, i was told that in fact my airbag system was defective and that since i was out of warranty, them paying for the parts was the best they could do. i was then contacted by a toyota parts specialist who advised me that the wire harness for my van was on order, expected to arrive at the repairing dealer approximately 12/15. the repairing dealer contacted me as well and told me that the wire harness was placed on order expected to arrive on 12/15, and that they had put in as a rush. on 12/15 the same toyota parts specialist left me a voicemail on my cellphone advising me that in fact the part (wire harness) showed as shipped to dealer in their database, however this was not accurate he said "the part (wire harness) has not been even manufactured yet". although toyota has put me on a rental car, it is very concerning to me and my family that toyota has not been able to come up with a fix involving a safety issue, with a malfunctioning wire harness the airbags are inoperable. i think that toyota shouldn't be bragging about safety and security as in my case, they have a malfunctioning part which has never been used and cannot be used, worst yet they can't fix. *tr

I have 2006 toyota sienna le van and the side power sliding door has stopped working. the door is frozen in open position and will not close. the motor will move it a little before freezing. this is a garaged vehicle that has no ice. *tr

Corrosion on wheels of toyota sienna. toyota is aware of the defect and refuses to replace the wheels. *tr

My 2006 toyota sienna has sensors on the sliding door to ensure it doesn't close and injure people. my kids usually step out and operate the sliding doors by themselves. but two days ago after i parked the car in the driveway, my four year old daughter's fingers got stuck in the door while she was closing it. the sensors did not work. her fingers were stuck in there for atleast 20 seconds until i opened it. the injuries were minor and she is doing ok now, but i'm now concerned about the safety of my family especially while operating the doors. *tr

Airbag light came on in my 2006 toyota sienna w/ approx 80,000 mi. dealer informed me that the passenger side airbag and harness need replacement, but the harness will not be available until march 2011. they offered to replace just the air bag, but would not guarantee that this will solve the problem. i am forced to either take a chance and spend money on just the air bag, not knowing whether it will work, or take a chance to drive the vehicle for 4 months with an inoperative airbag and hope that i never am in a situation where i need it. i am uncomfortable with both choices. i am very concerned that toyota does not have the part available. if so many people are needing this part, would this not necessitate a recall? *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna. all four wheels are showing bubbling paint and are loosing tire pressure. *tr

2006 toyota sienna rims are bubbling/flaking off. starting to rust. *tr

Started my van, the airbag light came on and started to flash. drove home and light continued to flash. i parked, turned off the van and waited for a minute then restarted to see if the light would go out. no luck, the light continued to flash.

2006 toyota sienna passenger power sliding door will not work. drivers side manual sliding door works intermittently. *tr

I have had this problem on and off since i have owned my car. periodically...and for no apparent reason...my airbag warning light will flash on and off. after a week or two...it will go out. then after a month...on again. it's impossible to get to the dealer when it's acting up. i have read or numerous others having similar issues with their 2006 siennas. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the entire harness system needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000. the vin was unavailable.

2006 sienna van- alloy wheels flaking off- brand new tires will not hold air with these rims. tire pressure lost weekly and flat tires are common. has been ongoing problem for a year. updated 12/30/10 *bf updated ivoq 01//11/10 *tr

1. the passenger-side, sliding door on my '04 xle, 93,000 mi minivan just failed 2. doors are key to safety and security! its happening more often and i'm afraid to carry my child in the car for the case of emergency. 3. i could not afford to pay $2200 repair cost of the door. it is same problem with everyone else that i have came across with! "the cable" and its not covered by the extended warranty since they knew it was going to happen. the exact parts that were in the needs were listed not to be covered. this is obvious reasons that is been recognized from the toyota company. i have check and most of the sienna owners are suffering from the exact problem. this got to stop! *tr

The airbag light on my 2006 toyota sienna went off. when the van was less than 6,000 miles over my warranty. the dealer says there is a short in the wiring harness of the airbag under the driver's seat. this disarms all the airbags. i have been waiting 5 weeks for the replacement part. the repair costs $3200.00, but the dealer discounted it to $1,900.00. they say the wait is because there is such a demand for the wiring harness! many drivers are driving without their airbags! this seems to me should be a recall, as it is a safety issue and an undue expense to owners. *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes regarding toyota alloy wheel corrosion. *tgw the consumer stated within the first three months of owning the vehicle, he noticed bubbling on the alloy rims, as if they were rusting from the inside out. *jb

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. *tr

Toyota sienna had a recall of spare tire and placed the spare tire in the back of the van without securing it. the tire has not been secured and is a security risk in hard braking for the passengers in the backseat with one seat folded down. toyota refused to address the issue. they asked me to file arbitration and also told me that they do not have a plan to harness the tire. *tr

My airbag light began blinking on sunday, 10/17/10. my vehicle is a 2006 toyota sienna. i took it to a local mechanic on 10/20/10 and was told the center squib needed replaced ...upon replacing on 10/22, was told that another error code was displayed indicating airbag replacement needed by a toyota dealer. my car has just went over the warranty period at 62,000 miles. i am unhappy that not even 4 years after buying this vehicle in december 06, i am faced with repair costs that are large for a major safety problem that has been recurring from what i have read online with others driving an 06 sienna. and as a mother of 3, i am unable to use my vehicle safely until this problem is fixed. i see a service bulletin for this but no recall..which it seems there should be for such a major safety problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed at the transmission. the dealer advised the contact that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they could assist with one half of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Toyota sienna le 2006 with 72,000 miles automatic broke down on the highway --- refusing to go beyond 35miles an hour and check engine light came on. the toyota dealer claimed that the transmission had to be replaced at a cost of about 5500 + and diagnosed only transmission problem. to get a second opinion, we got the vehicle towed to aamco, the transmission experts. aamco replaced valve body, torque converter, and their standard banner kit + transmission cooling system flush and clean. aamco asked us to be soft on the transmission for a tank of gas. inspite of driving slowly, we noticed that the transmission change from about 1st to 2nd gear was very slow and the car had like a hiccup when trying to accelerate and exhibited vibration at higher speeds. when we took it back to aamco, they test drove the same and now claim the computer (ecm?) is not learning the gear shift and needs to be replaced. toyota dealer claims that the 8yr/80000mile warranty on the computer is only for a manufacturing defect and refuses to acknowledge that the computer is misbehaving. there is no check engine light or error code, but the vehicle remains sluggish. we are waiting for the pricing of the ecm module and would sincerely appreciate if the problem is acknowledged and resolved by toyota. gone are the days when toyota was a reliable car --- we are frustrated with the whole episode and unfortunately are not confident of what else needs to get replaced to get the car up and running. *tr

On oct 15, the airbag warning light began flashing in my 2006 toyota sienna. i took it into the dealer and was told my airbags are defective and the squib and harness would need to be replaced. they called toyota to see if they would cover it since my warranty was 6000 miles over, and they said they wouldn't. said it could cost around $3000 for me to replace. this needs to be included in a recall. *tr

Toyota sienna 2006 1. normal driving with absolutely no accidents in the history of the vehicle. 2. driver's side front seat belt will not retract, making is absolutely useless for its intended purpose. this is a major safety issue. 3. contacted toyota headquarters who claims that the vehicle is outside the normal 3 year warranty period. *tr

The rear hatch on my 2006 toyota sienna xle had the struts replaced under recall. now, the power hatch will occasionally fail to close. i have started driving the van on one or two occasions without realizing that the rear hatch was still open because it had failed to close. luckily, nothing fell out of the back of the van, but i think it is a real danger. i brought it up with toyota, and they told me it would cost $1500 to fix. the problem did not start until the recalled lift supports were put in so i don't think i should be responsible for these incompatible parts. i did an online search of this problem, and it is clear that this is a very common problem for those of us who have had our lift supports changed out. *tr

Power sliding door on passenger side does not always latch. it appears that the motor is too weak to make the door latch fully. this does not happen all the time, and it seems to be random. have noticed that the door seems to move more slowly when it has the latching problem. *tr

2006 toyota sienna. consumer writes regarding problems with run- flat dunlop tires *tgw the consumer stated while driving on the interstate, she experienced a tire blow out on the right front passenger side. the vehicle had to be towed, because it did not come equipped with a spare tire. the next day, the consumer was informed the blown out tire as well as the front driver's side tire would have to be replaced. prior to the blow out on may 12, 2010, the consumer experienced a blow out on april 6, 2007 and again on august 30, 2007. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the driver side rear sliding door suddenly opened and was unable to be closed. the contact called a tow truck company and the driver disconnected the door wires so that the door could be closed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 32,000.

My 2006 toyota sienna right rear power sliding door would not close. it rolled almost shut, then opened again. the cable that pulls the door shut was loose along the track and i noticed it seemed to be frayed. i had my 3 children in the car and it was raining. i had to forcefully pull the door closed and still could not get it closed because the cable was keeping it from closing. i was forced to get pliers and cut the cable so i could keep my children safe and drive back home with the door closed. the car has just over 60,000 miles on it. now i have removed the cable and use the door as a manual door because the cost to replace it is too high. this is unacceptable. *tr

Toyota sienna 2006 rims r defective paint bubbling n chipping off toyota has checked n said these rims r defective but would not replace because its not in warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. while driving 25 mph, the left front passenger door motor seized, the cable snapped and the door flew open. the door would not close. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the motor and cable were replaced at the contact's expense. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

1. we were at church and tried to push the power door button to open the door, it opened fine, but when it went to close, it made a grinding catching noise and kept stopping partially closed and re-opening. we then had to manually close it and when doing so heard a loud pop. upon further investigation at home, the door cables at the top corroded on the outside, frayed, and caused the jam, which ultimately caused the breakage. this is not a sufficient weather proof cable, and failure costs to repair over 1800. we have not yet attempted to repair due to cost being so high. *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna that has an airbag light that comes on. this vehicle has 85, 062 miles and wheeler toyota in grants pass, or said that a tech bulletin # 0162-10 requires to replace right side fold flat air bag assy. and replace right side floor wire harness assy. approx. $2238.36 for repairs. they stated that the warranty expired at 60,000 miles. shouldn't this be covered under a recall? *tr

The srs indicator light began flashing on my 2006 toyota sienna on 09/20/10. the owner's manual states if this occurs, to take the vehicle to the dealership immediately. i was recently advised by cobb county toyota that my airbag is defective and needs to be replaced for $2400. since my 2006 sienna has 76k miles on it, toyota wouldn't cover it under the warranty. i asked how an unused airbag could be defective, i was told that it is an electrical component. that was the complete answer. so, i checked online. and, sure enough, hundreds of people all over the country are facing the same problem with their 2006 sienna. and, no one has been able to explain the reason. i called the toyota corporate office and the (no) customer service rep said that all she could do was document my concern. no manager could call or assist me. no one could send me a letter stating why an unused airbag is suddenly defective after only 4 years. *tr

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. *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna xle. in the last year, when my car has been out in the sun, the rear hatch will not close using the power buttons on the key fob or on the front console. the hatch will close about 10 degrees and then go back up. my neighbor has a 2007 toyota sienna and hers does the exact same thing. i brought my van to the toyota dealership when the rear hatch recall happened, but that replacement did not do anything for my car. i took it back recently and had new sensors put it, but again, no improvement. *tr

Back hatch on toyota sienna xle (2006) will not close automatically (via buttons or fob) in warm weather (i.e. over approx. 83 degrees). must be closed manually. only happens when vehicle has been sitting in sun. have heard same complaint from numerous other owners of same make and model and later models. started occurring shortly after new struts were installed to address recall for hatchback unexpectedly falling down without warning. several engineers have suggested the new struts are too strong for existing hatchback motor (stronger strut mechanism used to prevent hatchback from falling). recommend new motor to match strength of recall replacement struts. *tr

When fueling 2006 sienna gas flows over side of van. *tr

Rims on 2006 sienna xle began bubbling and corroding after 1 year. dealership will not replace them or acknowledge that there is a problem. corrosion will eventually be a safety concern. *tr

-rear passenger door of 2006 toyota sienna (model ce) hard to open and close. -this defect is causing difficulty for kids to enter and exit. *tr

2006 toyota sienna van airbag light stays on full time or sometimes when car is started the airbag light flashes on and off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. the front passenger air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the diagnosis located failure code b0111, the air bag wiring harness. the dealer stated that the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. manufacturers report 1008162109 was filed. the manufacturer offered to pay some of the repair cost. the contact feels the manufacturer should pay the entire repair cost. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the failure mileage was 90,010 and the current mileage was 96,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that both the driver side and passenger side air bags were inoperative and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was no documentation on her experiencing the problem and her vehicle was outside the warranty. the current mileage was approximately 73,800. the failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

I had a failure of a goodyear integrity tire with only 29,000 miles it. it had uneven tread wear and the wire strands poking out from a broken steel belt. this tire was on the right rear position of my 2006 toyota sienna this defective tire caused my sienna to wobble violently with speeds above 35mph. this violent wobble also caused abnormal tread wear on the inside surface of all four tires on the vehicle. this tire was one of two goodyear integrity tires i purchased from fox river tire and supply on 5/10/08, when the vehicle mileage was 21,059 miles. these two tires were on the front axle until i purchased two more goodyear integrity tires at abe and doc? s service, inc. on 7/16/09 at a mileage of 35,247. at this time the subject tire was moved to right rear position. when the mileage on the 2006 sienna reached 50,793 the vehicle started wobbling violently over 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to abe and doc? s service, inc. to diagnose the problem. i was told that improper wheel alignment had caused all the tires to wear on the inside surface and that wire strands were exposed on the right rear tire. i asked if the tire had a ?pro-rated ? warranty and was told, no! it was suggested i purchase two new goodyear integrity tires at $165.00 each and a wheel alignment. instead i took the sienna to st. charles toyota for service, where i purchased two michelin tires and a wheel alignment. the toyota technician stated the alignment was good (receipt and computer alignment report attached). the toyota dealer advised us to report this defect to goodyear. *tr

Operable side window, rear, passenger side, fell out. window was open, and being remotely closed at the time. *tr

Around june of 2010, after starting my 2006 toyota sienna, i noticed the airbag sensor light was blinking, i turned the van off and restarted, the light kept blinking. this continue while driving and after a few days, it stopped. again in july of 2010, same problem for almost 9 or 10 days everytime i drove. then it stopped. two days ago, august 15, the airbag sensor light came on again and is still blinking everytime i get in and drive. *tr

Driver upon shifting from neutral into drive, car accelerated at top speed, eventually colliding with an earthen embankment 80 yards beyond the exit from a car wash structure. accelerator pedal was not pressed at anytime. brakes were ineffective. no floor mats., experienced adult male driver with no history of accidents. no passengers. car was totaled from collision. no injuries, driver avoided hitting a number of parked cars, by steering around them. accident occurred at 10 am as driver emerged from a car wash structure. driver not ticketed. car was inspected by toyota and deemed in perfect mechanical condition and that toyota was not responsible. driver's insurance company provided coverage. *tr

Incident - 2006 toyota sienna limited 4 original equipment alloy wheels all 4 wheels show signs of bubbling and peeling loss of tire pressure on 2 wheels. *tr

The rear lift gate gas support struts, that have been previously recalled for rear power lift gates, are failing now on non-powered rear lift gates on toyota siennas. the rear lift gate on the toyota sienna started to fail to stay in the up/open position about 3 months ago. now the gas support struts have completely failed and the rear lift gate will not stay open leading to potential injury to anyone underneath the lift gate on the toyota sienna. the failure occurs now all of the time and the gate on the toyota sienna will not stay open. the same lift gate support was already recalled for vehicles that have power lift gates, but it is now happening on manual lift gates. the sienna was taken to a local toyota dealer who refused to repair the support strut. toyota previously conducted a special service campaign (recall) 80c for powered rear lift gates in 2008. the part number for the previous recall is the same part failure with non-powered rear lift gates. *tr

Air bag light has been on and off for the entire time i have owned my 2006 toyota sienna. it has been taken to the dealer five times and they have finally recommended a replacement after 90,000 but won't cover it even though the initial problem occurred in my vehicle and many others that i have read about, before the initial warranty period was over. *tr

I bought a 2006 toyota sienna in december.,2006, the following september while coming back from vacation i had a blowout on my factory installed bridgestone tire. i do not necessarily believe the problem is the tires, rather, the alloy wheels, as the tire pressure light goes on frequently, the wheels have been peeling since i bought the vehicle new, when i inquired about a problem with the alloy wheels toyota blew me off.i know many are having the same issue with their alloy wheels. i think the alloy wheels are defective causing problems in tire pressure and ultimately causing blowouts. the bubbling and peeling just makes it apparent cosmetically that there is a bigger problem. please investigate. *tr

The cable on my sliding door of my 2006 toyota sienna snapped when i pushed the button to close the automatic door. this resulted in a sharp piece of cable sticking out towards my child who was sitting in his car seat. i've taken the car to toyota and they said it was not covered under warranty even though i have an extended warranty. *tr

Problem is with the second row seat belts in my 2006 toyota sienna xle van. anytime someone (myself included) rides in the second row, the seat belts lock up and become so uncomfortable as they continue to tighten that we just end up not using them soon after the trip begins. not using them because of this defect poses a real safety hazard if we were to have an accident. earlier on i complained several times. i was always told there is nothing wrong with them. we probably weren't using them correctly and i was even given instruction by the service department on how to hook up the seat belt. my complaints fell on deaf ears and i really do think it is a safety hazard. i told them they might have to ride it longer than the few minutes they did. i'm not so sure this problem is about my sienna only. when i ride in the back seat of other vehicles the seat belt seems to tighten. if i had to guess, i'd say they don't put the same quality seat belt in the back of a vehicle as they do the front seats just because they would cost more. anything you could do to remedy this situation would be greatly appreciated. since this happens any time someone is in the back seat, i am picking a random incident date. *tr

I purchased a new 2006 toyota sienna and my car just reached 66,000km when the drivers side door started to malfunction. it doesn't click shut all the time. sometimes it would take up to 20 minutes opening and closing the door to click shut. on 2 occasions, the door swung open itself while i was driving with my 2 small children. luckily i grabbed one of my child's backpacks as it was heading for the road - it could have been one of my children that was thrown out of my car. *tr

The vehicle has rear alignment issues. the camber which are set at a negative value from factory caused an excessive wear on the interior outer lining of my run-flat tires. while on a family trip, the tire exploded on the interior side in traffic. taking the vehicle to the toyota dealer for new tires and inspection right after the incident, they returned my car with the new rear tire stating it is in need of a proper rear alignment. upon research and taking my vehicle to numerous local tire shop/garage for opinion, they told me that the rear wheels cannot be adjusted or aligned due to the way it was built. however, toyota insisted that the rear wheels can be aligned, so we did allow them to do a 4-wheel alignment. after receiving my vehicle back,it can be recognize that the rear tires are definitely not "straight" at all, by observation the bottom of the wheel is leaning toward the car. my concern regarding this issue is that many people with 4-wheels drive sienna have the same problem with their rear wheel alignment. if this is an issue that toyota do not fix, wouldn't that mean that we or any 4-wheels drive sienna owners are prone to more accidents and must keep getting new rear tires? *tr

I was attempting to park my 2006 toyota sienna when suddenly the engine started to rev loudly & the car continued to move forward, even as i frantically applied the brakes. the car would not stop but my fast-thinking husband quickly put the car into neutral & then shut the car off. we drove to our toyota dealer in vineland, nj, where they performed diagnostic tests but couldn't find anything wrong. their determination was that it must have been the floor mat pressing on the accelerator. i am sure that the mat was not the problem and that toyota is attempting to cover up a problem with a car that is not already on their recall list. *tr

Own 2006 sienna toyota, with 29,000 miles. air bag sensor light began coming on about a month ago, blinking on when driving van. after about 2 days, the sensor light quit blinking and did not come on while driving again for about 3 weeks. approximately about 1 week ago, the light begin blinking on again when driving and still is coming on each time i am driving. warranty has expired due to 3 year warranty even though i have less than 30,000 miles. going in for scheduled oil change next week and will ask maintenance dept about the sensor light. *tr

Front passenger airbag / light 1. the front passenger airbag light repeated is switched to the "off" position when an adult of average size and weight is seated in the passenger seat. 2. we often have to manually plug/unplug the wires underneath the seat to reset the airbag to switch to the "on" position, but this does not always work. we have not yet taken it to a dealership to have this corrected. *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna with 73,000 miles. the vehicle was purchased brand new from koons toyota in westminster, md. air bag warning light has been checked and reset twice within the past two months because it keeps flashing. toyota recommends that i replace both airbags and the wiring harness to ensure the problem does not persist. total cost = $2,800. this is a major problem for me and my family and i don't feel safe driving this vehicle. others seem to be having the same issue. *tr

Liftgate struts have suddnely failed. *tr

Automatic sliding door would not latch. cost $900 to repair. *tr

Topic: toyota acceleration problem: on july 4th at 10:00 am, as my 2006 sienna toyota was emerging from the dryer-end of well known carwash, the signal at the terminal point indicated that i was to move my car out of the structure. i shifted out of neutral into drive. at the instant i put the car into drive, my vehicle accelerated out of the car wash structure, missing about 12 vehicles and drivers in the parked area drying their cars. the police and witness said i reach 60 mph when i hit an embankment, directly across from the exit to the carwash property at the exit point, the embankment was across the busy street leading out of the carwash area. i turned slightly to the left, in a vain hope to slow my vehicle down; tearing off the front right side and wheel, the vehicle continued on, sliding down onto a busy road. in trying to avoid a busy intersection, i pulled up over the embankment at a lower grade on to a flat grassy area where i could take my right hand off the wheel and pull the gear shift into neutral and turn off ignition. thank god no one was hurt. the vehicle was inspected by toyota subcontractors and is being repaired to be returned to us. it will be impossible for me to allow my family or anyone for that matter to drive that car in the future, the car is worth more to us than to others. the tone of the inspectors and other contacts with the toyota company was one of skepticism. i did not have floor mats in the car and i know the difference and location of my brake, contrary to their suggestions. i think it is interesting that the customer service and inspectors continue to treat their loyal car owners with such disdain and disbelief as if we are all liars. it is strange that the complaints are only coming from toyota owners, but as one reporter noted toyota drivers are an aging group and it has not happened to scion drivers. i hope that this problem is taken seriously by toyota. *tr

Problem with the steering shaft due to corrosion; there is an increased effort to turn the steering from neutral or to return after turning. i feel this is a defect that could result in casualties and toyota refuses to address it. this started approximately 4 months ago and was reported to toyota customer service. the local dealership agrees that this is not a typical part that goes out on a 3 1/2 year old vehicle. *tr

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. *tr

In april, 2010 and june, 2010, my airbag light began flashing in my 2006 toyota sienna le, after i started my car. the diagnostic code was b0111. the first repair in april, 2010 was a $600 repair paid out of pocket because my car was out of warranty and my extended warranty did not cover air bags. thankfully, my second repair was covered under the warranty of the first repair. this car is only 4 years old, and, although it has excessive miles, the air bag should not be malfunctioning at this point. in doing some research, i see that i am not the only one with this problem, and the 2006 toyota 4runner has a recall for the same diagnostic code. to me this is inexcusable. obviously there is a problem, and one that will not correct itself with replacing the airbag over and over again... *tr

I have a 2006 toyota sienna xle fwd. the alloy is flaking off my 17 " wheel rims. this is causing corrosion of the wheel which will eventually lead to failure. there are numerous complaints on this and toyota is not taking corrective action. *tr