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.
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2004 toyota sienna le--strong sulfur like odor emitting from exhaust especially noted during cold weather. Took vehicle in for evaluation and told no problem--most likely "quality of gasoline". A mechanic friend suggested "catalytic converter" problem. Concerned about long term consequences!
Radiator ruptured and the engine overheated; hose replaced in steering column recall; rust protective tape recall; dvd screen replaced and the entire dvd player replaced(screen still not easily visible in middle row); passenger seat belt replaced; middle passenger seat belt failing; gasoline smell inside of car with AC on recirculation; driver's window fell inside door in snow storm and was not considered a safety issue to get a loaner vehicle even though the vehicle could not be locked; tires completely bald and leaking under 30,000 miles, dvd player must be at a high db volume and when returned to radio/cd will almost deafen you; interior lights have to be manually over ridden or will drain battery; car hesitates 1-2 seconds when trying to quickly accelerate and then lurches forward alarmingly; cruise control is not functioning; waiting to have fuel mixture sensor replaced. I was not informed of first 2 recalls until I my engine overheated. I did get the rust recall and a sticker on my sliding door informing user of danger of having middle windows open while opening the middle door could catch a head or other extremity. Toyota dealer service manager says mine is the only 04 sienna experiencing any problems except for the recalls on the radiator; the steering hose; the rust tape; and the middle seat belt. Not so according to all I have read here. Most of the problems have occurred between 22,000 and 34,000 miles; the dvd screen always failed to lock into a good position for the middle row viewers.
Minivan does not alway accelerate properly. When the vehicle is slowing down, like when coming to a red light, the vehicle will hesitate when I try to accelerate if I have not already come to a complete stop. This seequence will usually reproduce the failure: 1. Travel around 40mph. 2. Quickly slow to around 10mph. 3. Try to quickly accelerate to 40mph again. The vehicle will hesitate and pause before starting to accelerate.
2004 toyota sienna le. Vehicle hesitates when acceleration. There is a big delay before the car gains speed. This is a on going problem. Dealer states that the car was made that way and there is nothing that they can do to correct the problem. This hesitation can cause an accident at any time.
01/11/05: vehicle stalled while in motion. Towed to local facility. Later vehicle successfully started and indicated no problems upon test drive. 01/30/05: driving kids to snowboarding when vehicle stalled in motion. Restarted. Drove on side of road - stalled again - restated. Check engine light (along with several others) now activated. Drove on side of road as vehicle would not accelerate above 10mph and would stall repeatedly. 01/31/05: I contacted service department at handy dodge toyota (hdt), to report breakdown and arranged for service. 02/04/05: hdt performed air-intake valve replacement and several other service campaigns. 02/24/05: vehicle stalled while in motion. Vehicle restarted, but would not accelerate over 10mph. Vehicle continued to stall while in motion and check engine light activated. Stalled while on a blind hill/corner on route 104. I could not pull off to side of road as there was no shoulder and guard-rails hugged immediate side of road. I was in the road for about 10 minutes with my emergency lights flashing while continuously attempting to restart vehicle. Vehicle restarted and I was able to drive to a parking area for a tow. Hdt contacted me to inform that failure was same as before and through further research at the national level that they learned that stalling is occurring in toyota sienna and 4runners in the cold weather states due to a defect in the gas tank design and that there is currently no repair available. Recommend running vehicle with no less than half a tank of gas (at all times) and were verbally optimistic that the cold weather would be ending in the next week or two. I informed hdt that I drive an hour (each way) to and from work every day (highway and back roads) and to be expected to do that each day in a defective vehicle (that has a history of stalling) is unsafe and unacceptable. I have since filed lemon law demand for arbitration which case is in progress.
Overheating radiator, I was told it was a product recall from toyota,I was never notified, nor do I see the recall mentioned anywhere,I was also treated very rudely at boch toyota in norwood ma when I complained about it.
While driving at low speeds the vehicle went into neutral then hesitated when attempting to accelerate. *nm
The vehicle overheated and caused the engine to seize while driving 45 MPH. Consumer and his children were left strained for several hours before help arrived. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who d replaced the radiator, which was covered under a recall. Consumer stated he was never notified of this recall.
I bought the toyota sienna on july 4 2003. I received a recall notice within a month and had repair done on august 29, 2003. The gasoline tank repair was done incorrectly, resulting in me being stranded away from my home, with two kids in the car, with gasoline oozing all over the ground. This was a clear fire hazard. Then in october 2004, I was driving on the highway, the driver side window came out of the frame. The dealership agreed it was manufacturer's defect and fixed it. I felt very unsafe driving home in that car. E now have received a recall notice about steering fluid hose defect and radiator defect. With 5 defects in one year after buying a new car I feel it is a safety hazard to drive this vehicle with two kids. This is also the car I use for commuting. I cannot rely on this vehicle any more.
Driving 55 MPH the engine warning light illuminated. Smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
2004 sienna hesitates wont acell when releasing gas pedal and reapplying gas just boggs down sits there for secs. And then goes afraid of getting hit when going around turns or pulling out in front of other cars just does not respond.toyota performed 2 bull.updates does not fix problem at all.feel very unsafe in this vehicle have pulled off road a couple times to avoid getting hit by other car catching up very quickly while my car does not reponed to pedal.note have talked to numerouse other 04 sienna owners with same complaint concerns.
While at a stop vehicle hesitated before accelerating. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Email fm lisa dawn jones (ky) re her defective 2001 toyota sienna, the gas tank & radiator have been replaced & the engine gelled.*mr the consumer recently purchased a 2004 sienna after learning that it was totally redesigned including the engine. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle the consumer heard that there was a problem with the gas tank. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times. To date the consumer has had the gas tank replaced, the radiator replaced and is in the process of having the gas tank replaced a second time.
Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. On may 14, 2004 vehicle was towed to the dealership. However, dealership was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
There is a sour smell (sulfur-like) coming from under the car. Dealer told us it is a problem with the catalytic converter, but as of 1/25/04, they don't have a fix for it. Said toyota is aware of the problem. I would like to know what the problem is and when it will be fixed. This not only is polluting the air, but also could pose as a health hazard for those in and around the car.
Hesitation bogs on a acceleration, delay in a acceleration no power for a few seconds. Looses speed and cars behind catch up very quickly and worried about getting hit in rear end. My wife is worried about getting in an accident. Toyota dealer felt the problem, but no offer for repairs they say this is normal operation. This is a safety issue. We have had it in twice with no result. (2004 toyota sienna)
Hesitation, bogs on a acceleration, delay in a acceleration no power for a few seconds. Looses speed and cars behind catch up very quickly and worried about getting hit in rear end. My wife refuses to drive and had to pull off road twice to avoid rear end collision. Toyota dealer felt the problem, but I have no offer for repairs.
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