2003 Toyota Sienna locks problems

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Locks · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sienna. The contact stated the sliding rear doors were defective. The sliding doors would not latch properly and occasionally the rear doors would not open or close. The manufacturer was not notified. The dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Locks · 102,000 miles · GA

We have a 2003 toyota sienna minivan. The drivers side automatic door now will not open manually or automatically. I have a daughter who is handicapped and this is the easiest door to put her in the car, so as of right now the car that holds her wheelchair is completely useless to us. Toyota has been absolutely no help. This is very dangerous. What is she was in the car an accident occurred and we could not get her out????

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Body, Locks · 115,000 miles · GA

The handle on the lift gate for my 2003 toyota sienna broke off right in my hand. The gate remains locked and unable to open it.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Body, Locks · 90,000 miles · NM

Broken cable for sliding door of my 2003 toyota sienna.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Locks · 106,000 miles · IL

I never had a problem opening or closing the trunk door of my 2003 sienna van. Shortly after I purchase my sienna in 2007, I did notice the trunk handle, which is covered from all elements, was completely corroded. To see the corrosion you must get on your knee and look up past the license plate or open the trunk door and look up into this same groove.. I informed the toyota service center about the corrosion while the vehicle was under warrant and was told that was not a problem that was covered by the warranty. After a trip to the grocery store on labor day, the trunk would not open. I had to climb over the rear seat to unload the van. When I contacted toyota I was informed that there were no recalls for that particular problem and that I would have to pay the cost of the repair. How can that part be totally corroded the way it is cover?

Filed Aug 7, 2010 · Body, Locks · 139,000 miles · WI · 1 injury

Opened tail gate on 03 toyota sienna van. Reached in to get something and gate suddenly came down striking me on the top of my head causing a concussion. Gas struts were replaced at a cost of over $300. Old parts not available.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Body, Locks · 20,000 miles · FL

2003 toyota sienna minivan, both sliding doors do not operate properly. The driver side stays shut always and will not open from the inside or the outside. The passenger slider will open from the outside if you place the childproof lock on. This happened on and off and got to be constant after the 3 year warranty is up. This is not from wear and tear. It is a known 'sienna problem forum' issue and every time someone goes to toyota, they deny that a problem exists. Does that sound familiar? Is it safe when you cannot get out of your door?

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Locks · TX

2003 siena, sliding doors don't work at all.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Locks · 40,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns 2003 toyota sienna ce. He was not able to unlock the driver or passenger side rear doors. He will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and the failure mileages were 40,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2008 · Locks · 33,419 miles · CA

Car: toyota sienna ce, 2003 re: latches, locks, linkage you have a number of complaints in your data base regarding latches, locks, linkage. On which I also have a complaint. I have a sticky (inside) door release button problem. When it is depressed, to open the door, the button will not return to its normal position resulting in not being able to keep the door closed (latches will not engage to hold the door shut). I also had this problem in 2005 (other sliding door), which was fixed under warranty (invoice #310955, 06dec05). Driving with the door un-latched is dangerous and is also a safety issue. Because of the many complaints filed under this heading (but unable to determine if sticky button was the real problem), in your data base, I would like to see toyota fix this item if it is a problem. Dealer estimated cost to fix this problem is $170 (invoice #425596, 12nov08). They indicated that the entire door handle and sub-assembly must be replaced. It seems to me that all it needs is a new spring of some sort, but I must agree that I have no technical knowledge of problem or how it works. The handle (non-moving part, both inside and outside) looks good and is not damaged or dirty in any way (visual inspection).