Began having indicator lights on dashboard of my vehicle (toyota sienna 2002) come on for no apparent reason; specifically, the csv and brake lights concurrently. It seemed to occur more when temperature was cold outside. Initially thought it was a faulty sensor, but when the intermittent nature of fault became more frequent, was concerned could be a serious brake problem. I took to dealer; diagnosis was a 'faulty sensor' on the wheel's "sensor/hub assembly". Apparently, it is impossible to replace the faulty sensor without replacing the complete assembly at a cost of over $600 for the part, not including labor, at $115/hr. (it also took them an hr just to diagnose, so add another $115). They disabled sensor while part on order, which meant that my anti-lock breaks - a key safety feature of the vehicle-- will not work until part is replaced. While my car is over 4 yrs old, it only has 31,042 miles on it. I find it unbelievable that a part of this significance to safety has failed at such a minimal amount of miles. Moreover, it was reported to me by dealer's service tech, that they "hardly ever have failures of this part". It may be a statistical anomaly...or not...perhaps they have discouraged folks from reporting this very costly failure of a key safety related part.
2002 Toyota Sienna brakes complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal was depressed, the front brakes squeal. The brakes have been properly maintained and the rotors have been replaced, but the noise still occurs. The manufacturer sent a technician, which determined this was normal operating conditions. The contact felt that since the noise came whenever the brakes were applied it was a safety issue. Updated 05/16/2006.
2002 toyota sienna xle-original owner. Brakes have squeaked since around 5000 miles. Dealer says 'sienna's brakes just squeak" and shrugged their shoulders. Didn't even inspect brakes. Had brake pads replaced with top of the line pads in aug 05. Left the parking lot and they continued to squeak. Every time the brakes are applied. Passenger in the rear stated it was very loud in the rear, however, I hear it very pronounced as the driver. Called toyota another time and they said this is not a safety issue, so there is no recall, etc. On 3 occasions, when brakes pressed suddenly, the brake pedal jumps and wouldn't allow me to press brakes further. Scary. Brakes don't just squeak. I wish I would've discovered this website before my warranty was up. Now, with 58000 miles on my van, I feel they wouldn't do anything. I brought my concerns 3 times with in 5k-25k miles, and was ignored. I wish I would've pursued this earlier. I would've traded this vehicle in a heartbeat, however, I don't have a payment, so that is why I've chosen to live with the squeaking. It is very very very stressful. And very very annoying. (this complaint is for a sienna, not a sequoia--the complaint only had the sequoia as an option while I was entering data/complaint info)(??)
Dt: contact states the brakes are squeaking on her vehicle. There were no warning lights indicating a problem. When she applied the brakes during the winter months the pedal pulsated. If she applied the brakes rapidly, there was a problem stopping the vehicle. The dealer said they could not find anything wrong with the brakes. The brake pads have been replaced, but this did not correct the problem.
Brake squeal on 2002 toyota sienna. Dealer said this is normal.
2002 toyota sienna with 47,542 miles brakes squeak when stopping. Toyota says there is a tsb but that I have exceeded the mileage under which they will fix the issue. Seems that if the brakes have an issue toyota should fix the problem regardless. Another example of toyota not supporting faulty products, in my opinion. Very frustrated with service received from toyota after dealing with this and oil sludging issues and their lack of concern for customers. I strongly recommend that anyone looking for a vehicle look else where, in my opinion. You do not get what you think you are getting when you purchase a toyota, in my opinion. I thought toyota meant reliable, long lasting etc. Not so in my experience of dealing with this vehicle. This is my first and last toyota. Buyers beware! And goodluck if you choose to ignore this warning.
While driving 10 MPH, the ABS malfunctioned. Even when driving on dry pavement the braking distance increased. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but the dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak the vehicle failed twice at intersections, twice attempting to come to a stop to park and once when going down a hill. (always under 10 MPH) *sc
Brakes squealing at low speeds. I have repeatedly taken the vehicle in for this issue to be told it is not a safety issue - ergo, they cannot fix it.
My 2002 toyota sienna brakes squeak. The service technicians have checked them several times and can't find the problem. Toyota knows about the problem and is said to be working on it (something with the rear brake drums). They claim that the brakes are safe and work properly. How can this be with such a noise going on? I don't wish to find out that they were indeed not safe after they fail.
The rear brakes have been squeaking within the first year with less than 10,000 miles. The local dealer inspected and tried to correct the problem three times with no improvement. On 03/12/2003, the dealer worked on the squeaking brakes the third time and reported that dealer will called technical assistance line and will follow up on this issue, customer will be advised. However, the squeaking brakes only get worse and never hear from neither dealer nor toyota. I called toyota directly and they told me it was the federal government change in the way manufactures make brakes shoes. I can not believe that toyota blame this continue excessively squeaking brakes problem to federal government. Please file your complaint if you have the same problem.
I own a 2002 toyota sienna and there is a problem with the rear brake rotor drum and pad. Frequest squealing and premature pad wear is evident since 5,000 miles. The dealer told us toyota recognizes the problem and will investigate a solution. They originally stated they expected a reply by toyota by july/august 2002. We still do not have any information that leads us to believe this issue will be resoplved anytime soon.
The rear brakes have been squeaking.I have had them checked by the dealer 3 times and each time I was told they were fine.now they have continued to squeak and now need to be replaced.I am concerned about the safety of the manufacured brake pads.
The rear brakes squeaked excessively when braking. The dealer advised that the problem was caused by the federal government's change in the way manufacturers make brake shoes and were unable to remedy the problem. The consumer is very concerned about the effectiveness of the brakes.
The brakes failed, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle, which resulted in an accident.
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