On inclines, the vsc light would come on, clicking noise near the steering column. The car would lose power. I have mechanics checked out. Cv joint and ball bearing replaced. Problem persists.
2008 Toyota Sienna brakes complaints
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About a five years ago the slip indicator light (car with swervy lines) started coming on intermittently while turning on highways etc. (but not when any risk of tires slipping). I brought it to toyota three different times over the years and toyota always states they can not duplicate issue and states they can?t fix it but maybe drive slower (really it has nothing to with my speed after years of dealing with this its been something we just deal with). The vsc light also comes on and alarm sometimes sounds while driving. Two more trips to toyota and several visits to different mechanics and nobody can find out the problem. In the last 6 months the ABS system is also being activated without me applying the brakes. It does it without warning. All of these issues can be on a curve at different speeds or on a slight or medium turns (not real sharp turns), going uphill or downhill and left or right. Our van has about 150,000 miles on it now on 2020 but when the problem first started it only had around 110,000 miles on it. We have changed brakes, tires, rotors, brushing on advice from different mechanics to try to fix the issue. Nothing works. Toyota cannot figure it out. It's becoming more dangerous because now the ABS is being activated with this problem. I can't tell if my brake lights come on so that drivers behind me can tell that I?m slowing down very quickly. This jerks those in the car and I?m afraid we may lose control. I have read on different web sites that this is common with a toyota and it's just not my van. If I had the money I would buy a different vehicle but being on a fixed income I don't have the luxury to do so. How can a car company have so many complaints from consumers about this common problem but still can't tell us how to fix it? It's toyotas design they should be able to tell the consumer what is causing this issue and how to fix it.
Vehicle would engage brakes by itself and vsc and traction control lights would start flashing and beeping when going around curves or hitting bumps in the road. This was frightening, and caused me to not in good conscience sell the vehicle outright to another person, so I lost thousands of dollars by trading it in. This happened intermittently for over a year. Estimated financial loss $4000.00.
While driving with my autistic children the check engine light, the vsc light and the trac off light all came on and the wheels locked up on the right side and through the van into a ditch. This is very dangerous since this vehicle was made for families. I am now keeping a log and I do plan on retaining an attorney as no one has addressed this issue as a safety hazard.
The traction control, stability, and ABS engage in turns (steering input) ranging from speeds of 25-55 MPH. It happens on flat surfaces, inclines and declines. The turn range from sharp turns to slight turns that there is no reduction of speed to navigate the turn. When it occurs the vehicle rapidly decelerates and pulls to the right. When trying to accelerate in a turn the vehicle will not accelerate until there is no steering input. Dealers and mechanics can not determine the cause. It has been occurring daily for about 6 months. This has caused many near crashes.
While driving on a slope, incline or decline, my traction control light ( car with squiggles behind it) comes on, a loud 'beep beep beep' sounds, and my car brakes on its own. Always happens while in motion. Highway driving. 90 percent of the time while on an incline or decline. It scares the heck out of you causing an unsafe condition. Additionally, when the brakes apply, it pulls you out of your lane. The first occurrence was 3 weeks ago. Has happened multiple times since. It doesn't seem to be intermittent anymore. You can count on it happening when your on a slope.
While driving the vsc/ABS system comes on unexpectedly causing vehicle to brake and effect steering. It is most frequently noticed when steering on curves 30-40 MPH. I have replaced tires, front steering components and dealer cannot duplicate. I believe wheel speed/yaw sensor calibration is affecting the vsc system. This is a very scary situation to be in that could lead to a serious accident. Your braking and steering affected all at once unexpectedly is dangerous. Please investigate and provide solution asap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. When the contact switched lanes or made a turn, the brakes activated on their own. The failure occurred on flat or curved roads and while driving 30 MPH. Sometimes the brakes worked properly, but sometimes they did not work at all. The contact also stated that the vehicle would occasionally accelerate and decelerate on its own and the steering wheel made an abnormal ticking noise. Furthermore, the vsc and traction control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota knoxville (10415 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922), but they did not assist. The vehicle was then taken to fox toyota (228 fox family ln, clinton, tn 37716) where it was diagnosed that a steering angle sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 170,000. *bf
October 2016 this problem of my 2008 toyota sienna started- on slight curves doing 30-40mph I would hear a clicking noise coming somewhere underneath the front right end almost as if under the dash, the vsc light would flash. I took to a toyota dealership, had a mechanic test drive with me they said the problem was that my tires werent aligned with my last tire change(which was done at their toyota dealership) toyota told me I needed to replace all the tires and have the wheels aligned. I did this, problem continued. I took my van in again to toyota, they lied and told me I needed new brakes, and some other things I didnt need. Decided to get a 2nd opinion from 2 other auto shops and found out toyota lied about the brakes, they were fine and they both were unable to find out my problem. I found this out going to 2 other auto shops asking for them to look into the original problem. Now today may 2019 this problem still exists, but has gotten worse. Now-the vsc light comes on, it still clicks, the ABS light and warning sound goes off, feels as if ABS engages, as it jerks and im unable to accelerate during this time until im on a straight away. Very scary when it happens the van starts jerking and unable to acelerate, not safe to take my family in. Never buy another toyota again...
When turning corners, the vsc light turns on, the car beeps, and the ABS system engages, causing the car to brake on own. This happens every day, intermittently, at all speeds.
Brake pedal would go to floor and experienced no braking. Dealer stated "brake components seized and internal failure in master cylinder"
Traction light notified me of a brake problem. Van would stop and lock the brakes. Dealer determined the problem was the ABS brake actuator. Replaced in june of 2015. Van was being driven on city street
While putting on the brakes to stop for a traffic light the engine suddenly revved up to 6000 RPM and tried to take off by itself. I pushed the gear shift into neutral and put my left foot on the brake to keep the car from moving. I kicked the accelerator pedal several times until it disengaged. This is the 4th time this has happened. There was not a floor mat involved as there was not one in the car at this time. The last time I talked to a toyota dealer about this they said this could not happen and I was wrong about what happened. The dealer did not document any of this and wanted nothing further to do with me. This is dangerous and happens with no warning when you push the brake pedal to stop for a traffic signal or to pull into a parking space. My wife was also in the car two of the times and saw what happened. She was not in the car for the latest episode.
I was driving 35 MPH on at least 4 seperate occassions when my I applied my brakes, they completely failed. I took it back to toyota and they kept it for 10 days, flushed the brake lines 4 times, replaced the master cylinder, charged me $600 and made me sign a form saying the van was unsafe to drive because they have no idea what was wrong with it.
I drive about 5,000 miles a year, in the beginning of 2012 I was told my brakes did not pass the state inspection. At this time I had around 20000 miles on the van. The reason of the reject was rust on the rotors, it was so bad and the rotors were so thin and of a poor metal, they could even be worked on. I had to replace the rotors and pads on all 4 wheels.
During a recent trip to alabama from virginia, our 2008 toyota sienna suddenly accelerated while pressing the brake pedal instead of braking. Both times, we were approaching moderately heavy traffic. My wife went to apply the brakes to slow the van. Instead of braking and slowing the vehicle, the van went into full acceleration mode. The transmission downshifted and started applying full throttle. The first time we thought we were going crazy. The second time, both my wife and I watched as her foot applied the brakes and to our amazement, the van started accelerating again! Luckily both times, my wife took her foot off the brake pedal and reapplied once the van stopped accelerating and the brakes worked then. I haven't had time to take this into the toyota dealer yet. We are still under a 30 day warranty with carmax, so I have communication out to them to see how we should handle this situation. I thought this toyota sudden acceleration story was exaggerated. Now I've experienced it myself.
Could not stop after my ABS brakes locked up then were soft/absent, drove up on the center median, got back on the road attempting to go around the car infront on the right side couldn't due to other traffic then went back to the left got back up on the median. My passenger side front bumper corner went under the other driver's driver's side rear bumper corner lifting her car up into the air causing it to fall on top of the passenger side of my hood and front right fender crushing them, resulting in over 10000 dollars damage. No one was seriously hurt and neither car's airbags deployed.
On day of the accident, it was snowing and road conditions were icy and slippery. As vehicle was going around the bend, driver noticed cars were stopped at a signal. Driver could not stop vehicle in time to avoid a crash since ABS brakes locked all the wheels and the car was sliding and so driver swerved to avoid crashing into other cars and hit a tree head-on. Vehicle sustained front-end damage. Air bags did not deploy.
3/12/11 I was driving at 55 MPH on state rt 104 in columbus ohio when I had to get on my brakes heavily to avoid hitting a van that was turning in front of me, the following car did not stop and collided with me forcing me into the van in front causing heavy damage to the rear vehicle and to mine . Immediately during the accident my brakes failed and I was unable to avoid hitting the van in front until I was able to think to put mine in park to stop the vehicle a few minutes later I tried my brakes again and they were o.k. I feel the antilock brakes failed either because I was into them or due to my vehicle being hit so hard from the rear. My vehicle is a 2008 toyota sienna van. The vehicle that hit me was a 1997 honda civic the vehicle I hit was a dodge caravan year unknown.
Problem with rear disc brakes in 2008 toyota sienna. Dealer found problem with caliper piston. Rust on clip apparently caused the caliper piston to stay extended and keep the disc brake pad in contact with the brake. Rear brakes failed at 33k miles. Repair performed at customer expense. Service person said warranty did not cover brake failure because it was "caused by rust." brake failure occurred approximately one month after the 30k mile service.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 45 MPH in heavy rain, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle lost control which resulted in a crash. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure had not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
During a 30,000 mile check up on our 2008 toyota sienna all wheel drive van, we had to replace the front and rear breaks because they were ground down and dangerous, according to our toyota dealer where the repairs where made. Pads had to be replaced, rotors had to be ground down for both front and rear. All the mileage is long distance highway driving. There was no accident but the dealer seemed very concerned.
2008 toyota sienna le, purchased new. At 5k miles 1/2 tread was gone on front tires per repair tech notes. At 15k front tires were 2mm inside and bald on the outside, and front brakes were at 1mm, rotors had to be replaced as well. Went back to dealership due to noise coming from brakes twice. Current mileage is 33k and the van needs new front tires and front brakes (rotor?); all recommended servicing was done (per owners manual) and is documented. This van has a permanent defect.
2008 toyota sienna van. Brakes are soft and have gotten progressively worse with time. At 29000 miles the brake pedal fades completely to the floor. The dealer examined the vehicle and replaced the rear brake pads, the front brake pads are low but still within specifications. The mechanic states that the condition is acceptable. This condition exists at all times, with the vehicle running or not, standing still or moving. Have not tried a panic stop to determine if the vehicle will stop within a reasonable distance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the steering was defective. The tires were protruding in different angles inward and outward. The ABS system would engage independently, the air conditioner was leaking inside the vehicle and the driver's side seat belt would not work because the seat was actually designed for the passenger side, but was installed to the driver's seat . The contact also stated that the rack and pinion was leaking grease. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 2,000.
This happened yesterday july 10, 2010 saturday in the regional parks parking lot. Since it's unpaved so there was rocks and dirt on the ground so I was driving extremely slow to come to a stop at a spot to park ' I was driving way below 5 MPH and even slower when I was about to come to stop ' as I also know outside of the wire fence, beyond the narrow road, it was a cliff with a substantial drop of elevation; and I have my whole family in the car. I was driving a toyota sienna mini van which I have been a loyal customer and a big believer of the quality. Just around the time the car is about to stop, all of a sudden, it sped up forward in such a force we were all pushed back against the seat back, I immediately moved my foot to the brake and press all the way but it was not responsive and did not slow the car. Instead, the car sped up and went through the wire fence at about 45 degree angle, while I was steering towards left to avoid it with very little effect, and dropped down the slope onto the road, all the while kept speeding up, and then got across the road and hit a wooden pole on the road side by the cliff straight on. Then the car stopped and the brake seemed to work again as my right foot was pushing all the way down on the brake for the whole time ' so I shifted to park, turned off the engine, and then open the door to tell people coming up that we were fine. Someone called the high way patrol and the officer arrived later to take the case and later transfer the case to the park police for report. The car was towed to a body shop and most likely is totaled. We have insurance coverage so the financial damage to us wasn't big. But we are really concerned of what has happened. We were so lucky to have escaped the drop down the cliff and extremely lucky that we did not hit anyone along the way, even though it was only a few seconds (maybe 3-5 seconds) but this was a crowded park and there were many bikers biking along the road.
I have a 2008 toyota sienna awd. Saturday afternoon I was driving east along lee highway in arlington, va (probably moving at about 30 to 35 MPH) with my two small children, and I slowed as I approached the intersection with harrison street (which is a rather busy intersection). My traffic light was red, so I needed to stop. I applied the brakes fully, and the car continued to slow, but it did not stop fully. I released the brake and then pushed it hard all the way to the mat, but the car still continued to inch forward. I became frightened and threw the car into park and hit the emergency brake. The car seemed to stop, but I turned off the ignition just in case. I was a few minutes from home, so I drove home with my hazards on and parked the car. I have not driven it since. I called the dealership that has been primarily servicing the vehicle (koons arlington), and was told to call toyota headquarters - 800.331.4331. I called this number for headquarters, but after remaining on hold for over 5 minutes with no end in sight and without hearing a live person, I hung up and tried the dealership again. A service representative told me to have the vehicle towed to the dealership, which I did early this morning. I am awaiting a response from the dealership. I emailed them for a status update earlier this afternoon.
Brakes did not respond. Coming to a red light I applied brakes with no response, shifted to neutral and applies brakes again. No reaction. :( resulted in rear ending another vehicle.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) toyota sienna le 2008 did not stop when braking. Issue with acceleration on tachometer after braking. I have taken the vehicle to toyota collision center on 2/1/10 the first business day after the accident. The collision center hold onto my vehicle till 2/15/10 [xxx] mention he will start working on it and every time he ask me if I will file a claim which he state the vehicle would take longer to repair then. And be ready this wed 2/24/10 which I call yesterday and he mentioned he was not sure. I have tried to find a lawyer (1800lawyers) but they did not want to take cases relating to toyota. Now I'm without me vehicle for several weeks and I cannot do anything. I have reported this issue with toyota case[xxx] and I have geico insurance case [xxx] (1800654-5896 ext 5608 [xxx] ). I was traveling westbound, sunny day, clear road with my wife and child. The vehicle in front stopped, I pressed on the brakes to stop, first the tachometer sped up then their was not braking. I was traveling 15-20 miles per hours at the time on regular street. I have been without my vehicle for almost one month which I need the car for work.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. While the contact was driving the vehicle began to lose brake pedal pressure. The vehicle was able to slow down. The brake pedal does not hold pressure permanently which caused difficulty in slowing the vehicle down. The failure mileage was 8,000. The current mileage was 11,774.
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