Right side sliding door opened while driving.when I pulled over and stopped it slamed shut with enough force to sever a limb.lucky no one was there .dealer wants $1300 to repair it. I say it shoulnt be even possible to have happened and a repair with the same parts wont prevent it. Its now closed with a ratchat tie down.useless but safe
2006 Toyota Sienna body complaints
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I own a 2006 fwd toyota sienna. The driver side door check strap weld is defective. There is a crack in the weld which causes a popping noise when door is opened and closed. I asked toyota to look at it and they wanted $140 just to access problem. A local mechanic showed me what the problem is. I did research and found that this was a known issue by toyota. Toyota sent out extended warranties but I never received one. They also gave their mechanics a (tbs) technical service bulletin (nvoo3-07) which I found online to make the repair. I have received all other extended warranty letters. Unfortunately, the extended warranty has expired and now I have to pay for the repair which will cost $470. I'm concerned the door will break or swing out unexpectedly and hurt someone.
Sliding doors open while vehicle is in motion. Hatch back doesn't open up by electrically. Heating system stays on even when turned off.stereo turns of when the heater heats up to long.my son was in side were the door opened up while we were driving on a main rd.my daughter was sitting on opposite side and sliding door popped open while on a main rd.side door started closing while getting groceries out causing brusing to my girlfriend.hatch doesn't work. Electrical problems.
Left hand power door has opened and at a different time closed without any action by us.. Both times the vehicle was not moving! Reason is unknown.
I have a toyota sienna with 69,451 miles. I have had both rear sliding doors repaired twice each. The doors still do not engage and lock. I have two children and multiple times the doors have opened while driving. Toyota recently has a recall on this issue, but it only dates back to 2011. This is an issue for many earlier models and I am furious it was not included. Toyota says there is nothing else they can do for me. When one of my children falls out the back and gets injured is not the time to address it. I demand that the 2006 model be included in the recall for safety issues, not just for me and my children, but for many, many others who have complained about the same issue. Please address this problem before someone gets hurt or worse. Thank you for your prompt attention. The date the incident occurred below is from when I first began having a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle's rear door was not locking and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. Once the door was ajar, it did not lock and took several attempts. The contact was concerned that the doors would open while driving. The dealer repaired the vehicle twice, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 01/26/2017*ct consumer stated both doors had the issue of not locking multiple times. All automatic door features have had to be disengaged and the right rear (passenger) door will not engage the lock. Updated 7/10/18
The rear passenger automatic sliding door will not work. It will not work in manual or automatic mode.
The cable on the driver side of our van has jammed. This problem caused my wife to have to drive home with the door open in order for me to force it shut. I was able to muscle it closed, but it is inoperable in its current condition. She was parked in parking lot when it broke.
Rear left passenger sliding door will not open. The cables have snapped and it won't work manually. Passenger can become trapped in this seat. The right hand door is working, but if these cables snap, there will be no way to enter or exit the rear seat. Toyota is aware and has a "courtesy" recall, but my vehicle is "too old".
The passenger side power auto sliding door suddenly can't close ( closed in half way then stuck ) , we must use wire tied with the b bar to secure the door. It's very shock why this door is malfunction without notice, made the passengers in dangerous situation while driving on a city street. With a warning light flash and driving slowly to back home, then have toyota dealer check the problems. Toyota said the cable and motor jam together and just pass extend warranty ( 9 years or 120000 mile when which coming first ) I have pay for expensive repair ($1800.00). I would say the auto sliding door must have some method to make it close by manual to ensure customer safety.
I have a 2006 toyota sienna xle. There is a recall ssc-c80. The recall service was performed by a dealership on 01/09/2009. Everything had been fine since then. On 05/17/2016 I went to fremont toyota for another service. They checked my van and perform the same recall service (ssc-c80) without notifying me. Now the back hatch won't close automatically (via button). It must be closed manually. I went to fremont toyota and was told that I have to replace the motor for $$$$. I notice that there is another (same) complaint (10355452) that the new struts (68905-ae015) are too strong for existing hatchback motor. I think that the old struts were perfect (was put on in 2009) to match with the existing motor. I even asked the dealer to reverse the work to put the old struts back as I never had a problem since 2009 and I never asked the dealer to perform the service. They refused. Now I end up with a malfunction back hatch, which has to be closed manually. I want to either get the old struts back, or they should solve the problem free of charge.
Neither sliding door opens. Doors remain in closed and locked position. Cable on power door snapped during operation (opening). Manual door refuses to open and remains closed at all times. Both doors functioned properly up until a month ago. Both doors malfunctioned within a month of one another. No accident occurred during this time. The car has not sustained any body damage during our seven years of ownership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. While attempting to open the passenger side rear sliding door automatically, it would not open. The door had to be opened manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Release lever mechanism to open the hood is not functioning. There is no tension or release. The hood of the 2006 toyota mini-van ce can't be opened. Vehicle is subject to wisconsin winter weather conditions. Corrosion, salt might be a factor. Unable to check the inside of the engine or change the oil, belt, etc. Hood is in permanently locked, in a closed position.
Noticed for several months a binding in closing electric side doors. A few weeks ago, I could not close the sliding door. Noticed a broken cable. The cable was frayed. It is also frayed on the other side of the car. I went to the toyota dealer to get it repaired free. My odometer had 124,000 miles. The toyota extended technical warranty ended at 120,000. This is a major safety issue. The other night I drove home in 28 degree weather with the sliding door open, because it would not close. We had to break the cable to get the door closed when we finallt got home. Children can fall out of open side doors on toyota vans!! This is a serious manufacturing problem, and toyota should have to replace the cables at any date that they break so children can get in or out of the car safely, and owners do not have to drive around with their doors open. It also runs down the battery!! A major safety issue. My grandchildren can fall out of my car!!!! Please make them repair my our vans for free. $1200-1600 fix per door, otherwise. Safety issue!!!!!!!!!! Ridiculous I have to even ask for your help. Toyota needs to cover their cars.
The passenger sliding door opens only 30-40% and then gets stuck. This is due to what appears to be a door cable fault (motor still works). A big effort from an adult can open and close, but not possible from any of our six children riding in the back. The driver sliding door is blocked by a rear facing baby seat, so there is a serious safety concern. This issue started at the beginning of the day. There were no issues prior to this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v160000 (structure). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My power door stop working on the driver back side. I had to force its close. And now I can't get it to open back up. The back row belt won't pull down. So its can't be used now. And the fuel miles on this van is very poor at 11. Toyota is very high price when its come to little problems.
Passenger front door makes loud popping/cracking noises whenever opened or closed. It sounds like the door will fall off. I filed a the federal safety agency complaint about this same problem in 2014. In 2012-2013 the door had the same problem, and it was repaired by a body shop. They re-welded it. The shop re-welded this - again. Now the door has been repaired twice. My driver's side door weld was fixed under warranty at 32,00 miles. Toyota issued a warranty coverage enhancement for this (the "door check mounting panel," pol07-04, issued 10/22/07), which extends up to 5 years or 100,000 miles. My vehicle was not covered for the passenger side welds because it was past 100,00 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. While driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal rattling noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that a notification was received for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The dealer was unable to provide a time frame for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The failure mileage was 165,367.
The door driver side has the problem: the door making noise like cracking inside the door, the auto repair shop they told me the year 2005 and 2006 same my problem alot,because the welding inside door panel attach with latch the welding came off,that why when I open and close door it make cracking noise,they told me hard to repair and cost alot money. Can you investigate this problem and the toyota factory recall to fix this problem! Thank you very much, to hear from you soon😒
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the liftgate failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v244000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/03/15*lj the service dealer informed the consumer, the back door shock were weak. Updated 12/10/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door became stuck and failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to a fractured cable within the door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000.
Sliding door on the passenger side stop operating suddenly as I was ready to slowly throttle. The power sliding door won't operate and the door won't lock with my kids in it. I stopped the vehicle and investigated the door and found the power sliding is not closing on pressing the power switch. Power sliding doors should be defect free for lifetime warranty and could risk kids, adults sitting in the back
Vin: [xxx] year: 2006 make: toyota model: sienna number of open recalls: 1+ recall for instrument panel the federal safety agency recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 14v273 recall date: may 22, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e1s the dealer (kings toyota, kings mall) and manufacturer are not repairing the vehicle after several requests and after sending recall notices. As a result I still have same defective spare tire carrier and instrument panel (crack appeared already). They keep saying that they will revert with no response there after. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2006 toyota sienna, driver side front door started giving me popping sound on june 2nd 2015. Initially it was very minor, in couple of days it increased a lot. I recall receiving "warranty extension" letter in the past regarding same from toyota motor corporation. Some time in year 2013. However I was not experiencing issue. So, I just filed letter along with me other warranty documents in vehicle glow box. I took vehicle to dealer along with "warranty extension" letter. Dealer refused to repair, as toyota would not cover , as warranty extension is expired. As per toyota and dealer , by the time I received letter, extension was already expired.(2006 year model vehicle , expiration is around 2011) informed toyota motor corporation USA. Opened cased with them, however they would not cover repair. I am left with no option but to absorb the cost or live the noise. I think toyota should cover the expense, as its known for failing body parts/ workmenship. Welding meant for life time. This is not mechanical , which wear out due to year of service/mileage. I am still not getting clear explanation from toyota /dealer for linking with years/mileage for such repairs/faulty body parts. Toyota seems to hide behind process by offering warranty extension and linking with 5 year/ 100000 miles from first date in service.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. While driving 30 MPH, the spare tire detached from the vehicle due to a rusted cable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the tire was taken from its original position and placed in the trunk of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 7/16/15
My 2006 toyota sienna has a door weld failure where the door check mount connects to the drive door.
The vinyl dashboard on my vehicle is melting in the sun. I live in florida and park the vehicle outside. The dashboard has a sticky residue to the touch. It has several cracks and the top of the dashboard appears to be covered in wax. What concerns me more is the vapor ordor emminating from the dash. It's making me and my four children sick. At 87 degrees today, I can't drive with the windows down. And the smell of the melted vinyl goes through the airconditioning vents. No amount of air freshener diffuses the odor. What can be done about this?
After hearing a clicking sound when I opened my front driver side door, I took my vehicle in for an inspection. It was found that the door check mounting panel had come off the door. There have been no accidents on this vehicle. It seems that a bad design or poor welding job may have been the problem. I will have to pay out of pocket to fix this problem, either by having the checker plate replaced/rewelded or by replacing the entire door.
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