1998 Toyota Sienna brakes problems

Filed Mar 3, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · FL

steering component that breaks, causing a driver to lose control.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 137,500 miles · NJ

Started to get clunking/rattling noises on highway that sounded like it was coming from front left driver's side. Reduced speed to 50 MPH. About 5 miles from home brake light came on. Pulled over and found brake fluid leaking around front drivers side tire (about 9pm). Slowly drove to mechanic about 2 miles away and left car overnight. Returned next morning and examined brake fluid reservoir. Found very little fluid in reservoir - distributed across the entire bottom. Mechanic reported the front strut mounting failed (apparently a problem with these cars). After failing the strut punctured the bottom of the brake fluid reservoir (about 3/8" hole) at one of the corners (see photo) allowing the fluid to drain. Should I have lost almost all fluid with a 2 circuit braking system? Does the reservoir have an internal baffle to prevent almost total lose of fluid? I am the original owner and have all maintenance receipts.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Brakes · 66,984 miles · WI · crash

Vehicle was parked on an incline with no keys in park and vehicle rolled through the garage door. Manufacturer was not able to duplicate the defect.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · MA

While driving 5 MPH ABS engaged. This caused the consumer to have extended stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Brakes · TX

When the consumer attempted to brake, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.

Filed Sep 29, 2002 · Body, Brakes · TX

I have had multiple problems with both sliding doors on my minivan. I had rattles fixed on 3 separate occassions and recently took the van in because the driver side sliding door would not open without putting the weight of my body behind it. The dealer shrugged it off by saying there was a coke spilled in the door. The dealer cleaned "the coke" and the door is still sticking shut. Now the tailhatch handle has broken off and I can no longer open the tailgate. I have also had problems with the suspension. The van feels like the front wheels are pulling to one side. I have had it aligned on numerous occasions and the dealer says there is nothing wrong. The other day it felt like the front wheel was going to fall off. I have also had the brakes worked on (at my expense) because the dealer said I left the parking brake on all the time. I no longer leave the parking brake on and the brakes are beginning to sqeek and squeal again. Mr

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brakes have been noisy since the car was purchased. They have also been spongy and needed a lot of pressure to stop. The front discs were resurfaced and pads were replaced when the car was 7 months old! The noise continued, the car pulses when I try to stop and at 54,000 miles the front rotors are warped. I drive mainly on flat roads and don't ride my brakes. The rotors should not have warped! 1998 siennas clearly have brake problems and it's time toyota addressed this issue properly!

Filed Jan 11, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Abs actuator failed on 38 month old vehicle with less than 40,000 miles, resulting in toal failure of ABS system.

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Front brakes were grinding, and steering wheel was shaking, brakes had been repaired several times, but problem continued, contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong.*ak

Filed Jul 25, 2001 · Brakes · CA

I am curious if any reports about potential brake problems have been submitted. I have my brakes checked frequently as they squeak continuously and don't seem to stop the vehicle as they should. There is also a pulling to the right side when braking at any speed, worse at higher speeds. I have been told by a local dealer that there are no recalls, yet have heard from others that there has been. A search here turned up nothing. I am just trying to keep my family safe. Thank you.