Massive Oil Leak and Loss of Oil Pressure: Oil line burst while driving on the HWY coming back home from a work. Loss nearly all of the oil, but there were no warning lights. Pulled over into gas station. Checked dip stick, completely dry! Catastrophic oil leak without warning. Could have been stalled on the HWY and caused major ACCIDENT. Tried to refill oil but it all leaked out as soon as I started engine. Research around the web and find out that this is a known issue to Toyota for using rubber VVTI oil line - Part # 15772-31030 Now this part is made all metal!
2010 Toyota Sienna transmission problems
17 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Sienna transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
- Risk
- If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V‑429 are not affected by this recall.
Recall number 17V657000 · Recall details
What 2010 Toyota Sienna owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while slowing down, a loud booming noise occurred and the vehicle suddenly loss automotive power and came to a rolling stop. Upon inspection, part of the transmission was detached and on the ground nearby. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission had exploded. The contact indicated that pieces of the transmission had dislodge from the transmission casing. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shake and then stalled. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to coast over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic came to the contact's home and diagnosed that the gear shifter failed and caused the transmission to failed. The parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v657000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Marina del rey toyota (4636 lincoln blvd, marina del rey, ca) was contacted and refused to perform the repair because the technician stated that the vehicle was modified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Toyota of marina del rey says the recalled solenoid is still backordered a month later
Marina del rey toyota has been unable to obtain the part replacing the shift solenoid for the recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ourisman chantilly toyota-scion in chantilly, virginia was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v657000 (power train). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Bill kidd toyota (107 industry ln, cockeysville, md 21030, (410) 666-5030) and the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the key removed from the ignition, a child in the vehicle was able to move the gear shift lever from the park position to reverse. The vehicle was able to roll backwards. The vehicle was not involved in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,837.
My vehicle is 2010 toyota sienna xle and have 50,000 miles. While driving vehicle on highway suddenly car stopped engine ravs but car wont move. We towed the car to dealer and dealer suggested van needs new transmission and we contacted toyota corporation and they wont cover this under warranty.
Questions about the 2010 Toyota Sienna transmission
Does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Toyota Sienna, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Sienna transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Toyota Sienna transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V657000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Sienna have bad transmission?
The Toyota Sienna model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (89 complaints), 2000 (67 complaints) and 2005 (48 complaints).
Other 2010 Toyota Sienna problems
Body 57Electrical 20Acceleration 19Locks 11Steering 11Brakes 10Engine 9Airbags 8Tires 7Wheels 6Seat belts 5Suspension 4Visibility 4Driver assistance 3Fuel system 2Seats 2Lights 1
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