Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while applying brake pressure, the pedal will go to the floor. In addition, the vehicle accelerated without warning causing an accident. One person sustained minor injuries and there was a crash and property damage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated and the contact was informed that the vehicle is functioning normally.
2004 Toyota Sienna brakes complaints
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Brake pads worn down to damage rotors with no warning at 30k miles. New pads and rotor and still hear noise from right front. Black brake dust on outside hub caps started appearing at 3k miles, mechanics said it's normal. Mechanic hears noise but maintains it is not indicative of a problem. Two tires already replaced due to wear. Tire sensors worked sometimes for flats.
2004 toyota sienna developed problems with the brake equipment.***no answer required*** *mr on four occasions, the brakes had been inspected by mechanics and in some cases reinstalled. The consumer also experienced a grinding noise on two different trips. The consumer was informed that the grinding noise was coming from the rear brakes and did not constitute serious brake problems. The consumer tried to use the hitch mount/bike rack only to find that the hitch would bottom out while entering gas stations or exiting driveways. Also, as an alternative to the hitch not operating properly, the consumer added rear air bags on the suspension system in order to give the vehicle additional clearance and they have failed and or blew out about three times. Other problems: battery failure, rear bumper clip not holding the bumper in place, interior trim piece on seat detaching, grab handle trim piece breaking, and the consumer's daughter's hand had gotten stuck in the automatic door that was not supposed to close due to resistance in the path.
Upon having the 15,000 mile maintenance done I was informed that my brake disc pads needed to replaced as they were down to 20%.
I am having the brakes on my new toyota sienna replaced and the rotors resurfaced at 24,000 miles this seems quite early to me. The consequence is the price to do this is $195 or I could get the new "type" of brake pad but that cost $235 (they also didn't have it in stock). I have read other complaints of persons getting their done as early as 10,000 miles. This is not right!
Wife was in school parking lot attempting to park, traveling less than 10 MPH, applied brakes, and brake pedal went to floor/with no brake action. Vehicle hopped a curb and struck wrought iron fence. Consumer placed vehicle in reverse and got it off curb, then into park. Visible damage to front bumper & license plate, possible damage to undercarriage. Iron fence was twisted/ bent and disconnected from gated entrance. Contacted dealership and tow truck was dispatched. Tow truck driver scott"from la costa towing noted that the brake pedal was soft, and went to the floor when he started the vehicle. Traveled to dealership in second car, assistant service manager steve adams commented that because we alleged a manufacturing defect vehicle should not have been towed to their location because it might be an admission of liability. Vehicle was retained at toyota carlsbad lot . Consumer was advised to contact toyota customer service tomorrow morning to schedule an engineer to examine the vehicle and determine whether or not there was a manufacturing defect. To date, no work had been done on the vehicle. Consumer did not know exactly what caused the failure or what was necessary to correct it. Consumer purchased the vehicle new in february 2004, and it had aproximately 7500 miles.
The brakes pads on my 2004 sienna had to be replaced at 15,000 miles. Was told by the service advisor he has seen siennas coming in at 10,000 miles for brake jobs. A toyota technician told me the reason for this was because toyota was using softer pads so the brakes can be quiterer. This is a very expensive job for something that should last into the 30,000 mi. Range. This is very dissapointing coming from toyota.
My wife was attempting to backup up when she put the van in reverse it did not move. She took her foot of the gas the van started rolling backwards. When she applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not stop. She then rolled backwards down a 75-80 degree bank for about 75-100 yards. Along she was kept pumping the brakes but they continued to failed. At the end of her trip the van slammed backwards into a tree, causing injury, and big damage to the van. This really did happen ! After all this is to strange to be madeup.
My wife was trying to backup, when she put the van in gear and pushed the gas, nothing happened. She let her foot of the gas and the 2005 van starting rolling. She then applied the brakes, but they did not work, the brakes went completely to the floor. She then rolled down a very steep backwards and hit a tree, this is a big problem< toyoda better do something befroe someone dies. But my guess is that someone already has.
Brake degradation on 2004 toyota sienna. Toyota sienna brakes began to severly deteriorate at 14,000 miles. Pads worn beyond safe use and rotors glazed and warped.
My wife was in an accident whild driving our new, 2004 (3400 miles) toyota sienna. We beleive that the cause of the accident was antilock brake failure.*ak the car was traveling at 15 miles per hour. She went from accellerator to brakes and the brakes never applied. She slammed into the car that was in front of her. We have tried repeatidly to contact toyota but they have never called us. The dealer is not providing us any assistance and are dismissing our assertions as rediculous. Please help us.
Vehicle experienced brake failure when depressed at 15 MPH. Consumer's vehicle stopped when it rear ended another vehicle. Dealership performed a diagnostic test in which no failure was detected.
The mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak the consumer was informed that the brakes had 2% of life left and the drums had to be machined. The vehicle never gave any warning that the brakes were bad. *sc
Brake problem s after only eight months and 10k miles of normal use. (nar) *ph
The brakes on my 2004 toyota sienna constantly makes a squeaking noise when braking. We noticed this 3 months after our purchase. Noise is heard by passengers in the 3rd row or when radio is off. The dealer has been unable to fix problem.
While pulling out of the parking lot attempting to accelerate, a severe vibration and or pounding occurred in the front end. It was determined that the computer actuation of the pulsating brakes to counteract false perception of skidding. (the driver did not apply the brake pedal during the event) *ak
While driving ay any speed and applying the brakes consumer heard a noise, it sounded like it was coming through the gas tank. Dealer indicated nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
Distances between the gas and brake pedals were designed poorly. The pedal pad was 2x4 inches. When transferring feet from one pedal to another consumer's foot would get stuck between the pedals.
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