2006 Toyota Sienna transmission problems

Filed Oct 4, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Bought the van used last year. Previous owner said mechanic could not diagnose the issue. On slight curves similar to on-ramps while accelerating the Vehicle stability control (VSC) will engage unexpectedly, sound an alarm and jerk the steering wheel. Some times to the point of pulling the vehicle out of its lane. Road speed is decreased dramatically as it feels as though the ABS is engaging. This has happened to me at least half a dozen times since June 2023. The condition will continue for maybe five or ten seconds until the wheel is straightened and speed reduced. Searching the Internet seems it's a fairly common problem. The fix might be to replace the steering rack or disable the VSC system. It's reported by those experiencing the issue get little to no help from the dealerships which strikes me as quite strange... From what I've read it seems to affect 2004-2009 Siennas

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Transmission · FL

The bushing for the gear shift is broken causing the lever to disconnect from the cord preventing the vehicle from shifting gears. This caused the vehicle to become stuck in reverse. The car was stuck in reverse when attempting to shift to drive, nearly causing my wife to crash into another vehicle. There are multiple videos on YouTube demonstrating this problem, it is a known issue. The vehicle/component has not been manufactured. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Transmission · 1 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Car was in motion, turning to park on slope parking area then gear fall out and rolling backward, therefore try to shift into parking gear, all gears didn't work, gear shift was not working at all then car rolled downhill to other side of curve. To prevent accident I got out to stop the car from rolling by holding on to the rear door handle, could'nt stop it, in the process I had injury to my left shoulder and back.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 120,000 miles · GA

Traction control has randomly engaged 4 times in the past week, at speeds as low 35 MPH and on the highway at 65 MPH. Pavement was dry and we were driving straight, not turning. Braking is applied causing temporary loss of speed and pulling steering to one side for about 1-2 seconds. Control returns and trac control light continues to blink. Does not result in an error code.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Transmission · 176,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. When the contact placed her vehicle into park, it rolled both forward and backwards. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v657000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to lia toyota of colonie (2116 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304, 518‑631‑5254) and was repaired per the recall, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 177,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. Whenever the contact parked the vehicle and attempted to turn it off, the key would fall out of the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires). There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v657000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (arlington toyota, 10939 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 322225) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Transmission · TX

2006 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to shift lock safety recall. *ld

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Transmission · OK

Rack and pinion steering needs to be replaced. After researching this issue, found that this is a very common issue with this vehicle. Pretty scary to think I could be headed down the highway with my five children and potentially lose control of steering capability because of this faulty part.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Tires, Transmission · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires) however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the rockingham toyota of broadway dealer at (603) 893-3526 located at rockingham toyota, 412 broadway, salem, nh 03079 and it was confirmed pats were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.