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2004 Toyota Sienna: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 2,062 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Sienna describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
0%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    6
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    2
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    4
  • 2007
    5
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    5
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    4
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    2

What owners say

Filed Oct 19, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

Knock sensor and vsc are malefunctioning.

Filed May 1, 2011 · Steering · 93,000 miles · PR

2004 toyota sienna: having trouble with steering system: knocking noise while turning left. Also, a vibration like feel at the steering wheel while driving slowly.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Steering · 62,000 miles · GA

Toyota sienna 2004 with only 62,000 miles presents knocking noise when operating the steering wheel, also requiring excessive correction when driving the vehicle in highways. Requested fix during extended warranty sold by toyota itself. Claim was denied.

Filed Sep 2, 2007 · Body · FL · 2 injuries

Power liftgate not supported by the gas struts. Power liftgate opens and then begins to power close, knocking the person loading/unloading the car on the head or squeezing them between the liftgate and the rear bumper. Has bumped me, squeezed my wife multiple times. I fear this could seriously injure the kids if they ever find themselves in the mouth of this hungry minivan!

Filed Jan 25, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · LA

Toyota sienna 2004, 19,000 miles not even 2 years old. 1. Valves making noise when driving up hill at slow speed or when start driving. 2. Wind noise is unacceptable. Problem begins at the very first day of driving the car. 3. One big knocking noise when the vehicle is moving , only when shift from park to d4 and starting to drive.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported November 9, 2011 · 420,326 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
Risk
In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2004 Toyota Sienna knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2004 Toyota Sienna?

5 of 2,062 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Sienna (0%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2012.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Toyota Sienna?

There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2004 Toyota Sienna

Door locks 150Seat belt 43Hesitation 41Grinding brakes 37Jerking 36Headlights 28Tire blowout 28ABS 22Sudden acceleration 22Power steering loss 20Adaptive cruise 15Loss of power 15Key fob 13Engine failure 12Check engine light 11Stalling 10Pulling 10Battery drain 9Harsh shifting 9Overheating 9Ball joint 8Brake failure 8Airbag light 7No deployment 7Power windows 7Steering lock-up 7Fire or smoke 6Transmission failure 6Won't start 6Fuel leak 5Premature wear 5Steering noise 5

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