1998 Toyota Sienna: grinding or squealing brakes

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 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.

Filed Jun 14, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · AR

At all times when applying brakes they would make a high pitch/grinding noise. Did not affect stopping. Took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that entire braking needed to be replaced. *ak consumer was also informed that replacement parts are defectively designed, consumer stated that the backing plate is too thin and defective. Left front rear wheel lug nut was cross threaded. Knocking noise from the right front when going over bumps, dealer replaced strut mounts.

Filed Feb 17, 2001 · Brakes · GA

Brakes squeal and grind, dealer states there are no problems.

Filed May 22, 2000 · Brakes · GA

Front brakes with loud grinding noise especially bad when applied going downhill. Dealer says all the toyotas do that! This is my third toyota vehicle and have experienced the same problem with brakes on all three vehicles. Guess this will be my last toyota! Worried about brakes possibly failing as it "takes too long for braking to be effective". This has been a problem since aprx. 12,000 miles! Brakes have been checked and are at 70% (30% worn). The rt. Side passenger sliding door is difficult to open from the inside, and when finally open, difficult to get it to lock in place (kids can't do it) I have to slam it back really hard to get it to lock in open position to avoid slamming shut on us! It also rattles while driving. The electrical system intermittenly stops working correctly, driver unable to control passenger-side windows and locks. Even unable to unlock driver side on one occasion.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes, Tires · CA

Brakes squeak. Yh

Filed Dec 8, 1998 · Brakes · TX

Extremely loud groaning and grinding noise when braking in reverse everytime

Filed Nov 19, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Loud front brake 'grinding' noise when braking hard or moderately hard from 15-20 MPH down to a full stop. Began at 5,000 miles or so and does not seem to effect the ability to stop the vehicle. I've spoken with the dealer who indicates there is a fix in the form of new brake pad material but that it's not yet available. The visual inspection did not revela anything unusual. I've contaced the manufacturer and there is a service bulletin (tsb# br006-98) that I couldn't find on this web site. I don;t think this is a saftey issue but I impatiently await the new parts.

Filed Sep 16, 1998 · Brakes · FL

While putting on brakes hears a loud grinding noise intermittently with no warning.