Toyota Sienna premature wear problems

Filed Oct 16, 2022 · Suspension, Wheels · AZ

The van seems to prematurely wear tires out before their service life expectancy. I've owned the van for seven years, and I've had to purchase over five complete sets of tires. The front tires wear-out much faster than the rear tires, and do not last more than 15K miles. I've had several alignment jobs done, both (L&R) control arms replaced, ball joints, and struts - the van still wears out tires regardless of tire brand. I suspect the must be a design flaw causing premature wear and tear on tires on the front of the van, as I just replaced another set of tires from the Yokohama brand recommended for the van. I've asked Toyota, and they claim ignorance of such a problem. It is my desire to make this problem known, and to have the Government investigate if there is an design flaw in the Sienna van which is causing rapid part failures.

Filed Jul 16, 2021 · Wheels · WA

on July 3rd, traveling on highway to airport tire blew out (right rear). Pulled to side of road and attempted assistance but this was friday afternoon before july 4th holiday, NOTHING was going to happen except a tow - possible wait as long as 2-3 hours. reportedly the Sienna has drive flat (50 miles at 50 mph) We drove 5 mph for approx 3 to 4 miles to tire store/Les Schwab. Flat was replaced but then on inspection ALL remaining tires had card showing wear on inner tires. ALL 4 (including the blowout). Pictures submitted . Of particular concern is that we had taken the vehicle about 10 K prior (March)specifically for tire wobble noise and to fix alignment. Wear was noted, but no safety concerns raised and no cautionary recommendations offered. When we brought the vehicle and tires to the dealer AFTER the blowout we were told by service manager that the early wear was a known problem to occur specifically on the all wheel Siennas. Again, NO CAUTIONARY ADVICE GIVEN in March despite recognized wear and this known history. We had a blowout in heavy holiday traffic at 60 mph less than 10K /3month later. This easily could have been catastrophic. We reported to Toyota to a "Beth" at customer documentation and risk reduction department who did an excellent job of deflecting causation/potential blame and advised us to contact the tire manufacturer or the dealer. Absolutely no evidence of concern for safety - ours or those around us - at highway speeds. Review of web shows known problem, service manager volunteered it to be a known problem of premature wear, with service given shortly before incident WITHOUT GUIDANCE. "Beth" told us she would document our concerns but that there was nothing Toyota could do or would do other than documenting. I am hopeful you can investigate further and initiate some reparative process before there is a preventable catastrophe much like the Prius accelerator problem. we will send copies of to wherever is useful

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Suspension, Wheels · 140,000 miles · MN

2012 toyota sienna awd has excessive premature wear on tires. New set of tires, following manufactures recommended maintenance, has consumed a set of tires in under 20,000 miles. Driving conditions were normal in-town operations, maintained recommended tire inflation, rotation.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · 20,997 miles · NY

Vehicle was taken in for normal service and was told that the tires were needing to be replaced at 20997 miles. Tires were rotated properly and vehicle was not driven outside of normal conditions. Bridgstone turanza el400 run flat tires are original tires. Winter tires were installed at roughly 6000 miles and driven during the 2016 season winter until 11000 miles. Inside of bridgestone tires are almost to cord. Toyota says that it the tire manufactures issue, and it could be an alignment issue yet the winter tires show no issue of wearing out of normal wear. They state that it is our problem, we need new tires. Have read a lot that others are seeing this same wear issue and even called another garage and was told that this a major issue with these tires concerning the premature wear on oee tires on this van.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Brakes · 19,300 miles · OK

When braking at speed exiting highway, brakes began vibrating. The siena has 19,300 miles on it. I took it to the dealer and was told the front rotors were warped. The car has not been subjected to extreme driving conditions and a warped rotors may not have been noticed by others. But the rotor after warping would invariably lead to cracked rotor or brake failure at some point and pose a hazard, possibly catastrophic failure and damage or injury. Luckily, I caught it before something serious happened. I think toyota should look into premature failures.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 13,860 miles · WI

We were infomed by toyota service that the tires are balding and need replacement. They informed us that this is a tire issue. We contacted firestone, and they informed us that there are issues with the sienna prematurely wearing out tires due to alignment issues with the design of the sienna. Firestone agreed to pay for half the cost of new tires. Toyota on the hand has given us the run around and is not taking ownership. We have found that through blogs there are customers that are replacing tires after less than a year of use (<15k miles). We have the entire thread of conversations and maintenance records that show that there is a problem with the design and manufacture of the vechicle's alignment as verified by toyota service and other repair shops. This is the 5th new car we have owned, and tires last at least 40k miles. Toyota should own up to this and inform customers that they will need to replace tires every 15k miles!

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Steering · GA

Steering wheel presents vibration and strange noise when fully turned to any side. Complained to toyota during the extended warranty and service was denied, stating that is was functional and not broken. Now (feb 2012, extended warranty expired) it is really getting worse and worse. Would toyota wait for the part to fail and someone to be killed to address the problem? There is a premature wear in the steering column and steering system.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Tires · 30,000 miles · CT

Safety issue - vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire, jack and tire wrench. Run-flat tires were prematurely worn prior to 30k. Toyota dealers refuse to resolve tire issues and will not add spare tire and jack to vehicle. This is major highway safety issue!

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Tires · 36,413 miles · PA

I would like to file a claim on defective run flat bridgestone tires on the 2006 toyota sienna awd. Premature wear. Tires lasted less than 10,900 miles and 12 months.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Brakes, Tires · 15,000 miles · OH

Premature wearing of both front brakes and tires (both needed to be replaced by 15,000 miles).