I have a 2006 toyota sienna that I bought in 2009. I had to turn off my electrical right back side passenger door because it slides open by itself while I'm driving. The door opens and closes with the push button but due to the door flying open while I'm driving I had to turn the automatic option off. I take my vehicle in for all recalls but I'm not sure if this has been one of them and if it hasn't it should be. It just happens out of nowhere and you never know when it's going to happen you just see the door fly open in traffic. I have kids and a dog that rides in my van on a daily basis so this problem needs attention.
2006 Toyota Sienna locks problems
67 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,623.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 55,623
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Doors: latch4
- Tailgate: latch2
At what mileage
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Toyota Sienna locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Toyota Sienna locks
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Unexpected closing of power liftgate
On may 30, 2008, toyota initiated a safety recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 196,000 model year 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power liftgates (recall 08v‑244).the recall will provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.based on these actions, the agency has decided to close the investigation.while toyota has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute any finding by the federal safety agency.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.additional information can be found in the engineering analysis report.
EA06020
What 2006 Toyota Sienna owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the motor to the back door latch on the passenger side of the vehicle failed to lock automatically. In order to lock the door, the contact had to manually close the door. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the rear tailgate manual latch was found to be melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The federal safety agency action number : ea06020 the replacement strut for the rear lift gate under the recall the federal safety agency action number : ea06020 are failing again. They were already replace once under the recall. If it's a normal wear item then should be listed under maintenance.
Passenger side sliding door failed to lock. The "door open" light on the dashboard remained lit. This is a potential safety issue since the door could open while driving. I took it to toyota dealership service department which identified faulty rear latch and gave me an estimate of repair cost of $526. This is an expensive repair cost which the consumer should not have to pay since the faulty latch mechanism is not a result of usage of the vehicle, rather it is probably due to a faulty design. Toyota should have issued a recall of this faulty latch mechanism.
The passenger side power sliding door fails to remain closed even while the locks are engaged. The back latch of the door fails to keep the door closed while driving, sometimes the door slides into the full open position while driving. The first failure occurred after two years and 35,000 miles of ownership and has recurred after 5 years and 92,000 miles. The motor and door latch was initially replaced. Toyota corporation and dealership says the vehicle is now out of warranty and repair costs are estimated at $1,100 - $1,800. This is now a safety hazard for passengers in the rear seats as sometimes after forcing the door latch closed, the door will not open manually from the outside or inside..
Sliding door won't close on toyota sienna minivan. The dealer claims that this is not covered under the platinum extended warranty, but also states that if it is not fixed, "the door will eventually fall off."
Motor on automatic door is broken and door will not close and latch properly.
Questions about the 2006 Toyota Sienna locks
Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have locks problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the locks of the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Sienna locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,623 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Sienna locks?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Sienna have the most locks problems?
The Toyota Sienna model years with the most locks complaints are 2004 (308 complaints), 2005 (135 complaints) and 2006 (67 complaints).
Other 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
Airbags 307Body 261Electrical 85Brakes 73Tires 65Steering 61Wheels 54Acceleration 50Transmission 40Seat belts 38Driver assistance 37Suspension 19Engine 15Seats 11Visibility 11Fuel system 6Lights 5
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