2005 Toyota Sienna engine problems

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Engine · 142,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, opened the hood, and added additional oil. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed him that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · CA

The traction control system is activating improperly. The vehicle's anti-slip indicator warning light illuminates; an alarm sounds; the ABS system activates; and the vehicle sometimes loses power. This happens on dry roads, most commonly either going downhill or else on a curve, even a mild one. This happens above 20 MPH. When it happens, the combination of alerts and sensations are very startling to the driver, creating a dangerous situation. It has occurred while trying to accelerate to merge onto a highway. This was exceptionally dangerous as the vehicle began losing power and vehicles behind us almost hit us from behind as we were slowing instead of increasing speed. From my internet searches (including the federal safety agency complaints), this appears to be a recurring issue with this make/model/year range. This has been happening for the past 3 months. Our vehicle has approximately 135,000 miles on the odometer.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 160,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle slowed down and lost power. The traction control warning light illuminated. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 161,388 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power for a few seconds and the ESC warning indicator flashed. The contact stated that the failure occurred every day when exiting the highway for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to team toyota of princeton (2871 us-1, lawrenceville, nj, 08648) to be diagnosed, but they could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 161,388.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Engine · 176,000 miles · CT

Emissions fail, pre mature failure of catalytic converters (2) , part not lasting ,subject to premature rusting , a problem for most of toyota cars

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound and felt an abmornal motion in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine supports failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 107,000 miles · CT

Crankshaft pulley safety recall - 2005 toyota sienna -recall # 11v539000 more vehicles possibly affected than stated in recall notice. Dealer stated VIN did not fall in range of recall, although the defective crankshaft pulley part stamped with mark has been identified on my vehicle. Burning smell related to drive belt while driving and abnormal engine noise. Upon replacing new drive belt, the crankshaft pulley was inspected and shown to fail due the inadequate adhesive stated in the recall. Notified dealer, called toyota representative and opened case#1611070038. Both dealer and toyota refused recall since VIN was not in range. Toyota representative stated no photos or evidence were required to show the failed crankshaft pulley. Please used the details and photos attached for odi# 10924632

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal smoke odor emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stability control off warning light illuminated and engine would surge, the rpms would decrease and the vehicle would jerk to the left. The contact indicated that the failure would occur for approximately 10 seconds. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 101,000 miles · PA

My car has the exact symptoms for a recall involving a crankshaft pulley, yet my VIN is apparently not involved with that recall. My engine model 3mz-fe is involved with the recall yet toyota service dealerships and toyota customer experience both say it isn't. Currently my car is not safe to drive according to the service dealership and a fee of roughly $800 awaits me. I do not understand how my make, model, model year, engine model, can all be related to a certain recall, and yet be told that my car does not qualify for that recall. I've been a loyal toyota customer for years recommending friends and family. Extremely disappointed, and most likely won't purchase another toyota.