My 2012 Toyota Sienna having problem while braking on highway 65mph or above, when i hit brake it's start shaking so bad and brake doesn't work properly. i believe it is sway bar link or lower control arm. even i had replaced once, it didn't helped and again i claimed warranty and replaced other set, but still having same issue.
2012 Toyota Sienna brakes problems
11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 41,605. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 41,605
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Toyota Sienna brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
- Risk
- The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1‑800‑488‑9082.
Recall number 19V553000 · Recall details
What 2012 Toyota Sienna owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle stability control activates and causes the car to slow and brake randomly. This occurs at low speeds and when the car is not skidding.
When coming to a stop going about 5 MPH towards a stop sign, my van accelerated into traffic. Because the van jolted me into oncoming traffic, it almost caused an accident. It doesn't seem to matter whether I am braking or coasting, the van will accelerate uncontrollably.I have two children and not only am I putting their lives at risk, but mine also. I am not able to drive this vehicle due to how dangerous it is.
On the afternoon of january 10, 2019, my toyota sienna failed to brake and resulted in a two-car collision. Just before the accident, my son who was seated in the second-row, observed on the multi-information display that the ABS, vsc, and trac were displaying.
Re: tsb # t-sb-0045-14 rev2 september 19, 2017 front brake vibration we have been having a front brake vibration problem since june of 2016. We have spent money on new brakes, rotors, calipers, and tires, all to try to stop the problem. Just a couple weeks ago the tsp referenced above was brought to our attention. We have been to our local toyota dealer and have been in contact with toyota and are not satisfied with the response. They say it it not a safety issue, but how can overheating brakes not be a safety issue? We would appreciate your looking into the problem. We are facing paying hundreds of dollars to fix the problem that they should be resolving.
I met an accident when a car (at speed around 65 MPH) crossing the red light coming from my right hit my car at my right front and none of the SRS bags did not deploy. We were 4 passengers at the time of the accident and we all had minor injuries. All the SRS bags for other car has been deployed that hit my car. I am really concerned we all 4 would have been killed and it has been considered as the fatal accident by police report.
Toyota sienna 2012 rollback in park: stationary vehicle at home rolled back when in 'park' and driver jumped in and applied brake but brake did not work. Vehcle hit two mailboxes. The parking brake was not applied while stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 6 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,605. Updated 1/23/15*cn the consumer stated the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Updated 10/6/2015
After the weather drop to 45 degrees on october 5, 2014 I started my 2012 toyota sienna (awd), I immediately notice that all light in the panel were on. There is warning in center view panel alerting me that I need to take the vehicle to dealership for ABS, vsc and brake system problem. The following day I drove the vehicle to the dealership and notice that the speedometer and gas gauge are not working. The speedometer hand is moving back and forth. The gas is always in the full mode. I also notice that the brake is always in on mode. Driving without working speedometer, brake system and gas range are really putting my life in danger. I am hoping that my dealership which superior toyota can fix these problem. I am also hoping that warranty will covert the defective part.
When braking at normal speeds on the road or the freeway, the car vibrates/shakes. According to the dealership the rotors are warped. At 12,000 miles, this seems to be an under-engineered part on this heavy van, which appears to be uncorrected on the newer model (2013 and 2014) as well. The repairs are not covered under warranty. The only other option is to install aftermarket heavy-duty rotors, an expense that the consumer should not have to pay.
Questions about the 2012 Toyota Sienna brakes
Does the 2012 Toyota Sienna have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Toyota Sienna, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Toyota Sienna brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 41,605 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Sienna brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V553000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Sienna have bad brakes?
The Toyota Sienna model years with the most brakes complaints are 2004 (88 complaints), 2006 (73 complaints) and 2005 (68 complaints).
Other 2012 Toyota Sienna problems
Airbags 84Body 72Electrical 27Transmission 17Steering 15Wheels 12Acceleration 11Engine 10Tires 8Visibility 8Fuel system 5Locks 5Driver assistance 4Lights 3Seat belts 3Seats 3Suspension 3
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