When making left turns, steering wheel often "hangs" (doesn't smoothly return to center position), requiring constant vigilance to avoid collision or loss of control. This was reported to dealer at first service after purchase, and I have requested information as to a "fix" several occassions, most recently with derby at star toyota on 4/7/04. Stated "never heard of the problem". I am aware that there is a tsb on this issue however, and would very much like this problem resolved after 5+ years. Additionally, the car goes through tires like crazy... Perhaps related to this pull to the left? I've put on a complete new set plus 2 tires in the 50k miles I've had the vehicle.
1998 Toyota Sienna: pulls to one side
5 of the 294 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Sienna describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
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
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.
Tires on vehicle were worn out due to vehicle pulling to right & needing alignment. Had tires (4) rotated & aligned. Vehicle still pulls to right. Mechanic checking for cause of problem.
Vehicle pulls to the right.also, headrests are very loose and wiggle around when vehicle is driven/third raw backseats are loose and vibrate.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Sienna pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1998 Toyota Sienna?
5 of 294 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota Sienna (2%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Toyota Sienna?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Toyota Sienna
Door locks 33Tire blowout 16Grinding brakes 10Engine failure 10ABS 7Check engine light 6Transmission failure 5
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