Toyota Sienna steering noise problems

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Steering · IL

I was gonna make a U-turn at the end of the road and then the steering made a cracking noise. The steering shaft has been replaced 3 TIMES and it still happens. So much for Toyota Reliability.....................

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Steering · 62,000 miles · PA

The intermediate steering shaft started making a clunking sound when turning the wheel and driving a low speeds. Additionally, there is now play in the steering wheel. So much play that driving at highway speeds feels unsafe.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 180,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Steering · 95,000 miles · IL

2012 toyota sienna developed a "clunk" in steering system while turning from a stopped position. The clunk can be felt through both the steering wheel and floor. This is caused by a well-known safety problem toyota has had with several other models including rav4, highlander, and camry (some of which had recalls). Toyota is pushing the cost of their mistakes on its customers. This is an ongoing problem, along with others, with toyota.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Steering · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota sienna. While driving, the steering wheel made a beeping noise and became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the beeping noise grew louder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to palm beach toyota (200 s congress ave, west palm beach, fl 33406, (561) 701-9306), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a toyota dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Steering · 44,802 miles · CA

2015 toyota sienna xle 44,802 miles. Hear clunk noise when turning the steering wheel during low speed or stationary. Took it to the dealer and they found excessive clearance between intermediate shaft and rack and pinion mating teeth causing the noise. They recommend to replace the intermediate shaft and quote me almost $800 for it for parts and labor. I declined. I am surprised this is happen to toyota, the reason I bought toyota is because its reliability. If I know things going to break just after the warranty is over, I won't buy toyota. There are other brands cheaper brand that do that. After I talk to my mechanic, he said this problem happens a lot, even the oem replacement part won't last long 40-50k miles. For me it seems like a design issue or just a cheaply made part.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 170,000 miles · TN

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

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 110,000 miles · VA

While driving the vehicle at higher speeds (greater than 40 MPH) around curves, the skid indicator sensor will occasionally trigger even on dry pavement where no slipping is happening. The car will automatically decelerate and brake momentarily. There is often a clicking sound in the steering column as well. The vsc warning light occasionally comes on too. Mechanics on multiple occasions have not been able to figure out what is causing the problem. However, based on research at toyota blogs, it appears that other toyota sienna drivers have experienced this same issue.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 3,500 miles · KY

In winter when the temperature fall to 30 and when steering get a load squeaking noise and taken to the dealer (first winter) winter and they informed that it is not re-creatable. Many times the problem was reported to the dealer and no action was taken because it is not re-creatable. After warranty period expired I was asked to change the steering fluid to fix it. I did not since it was not due to usage/handling the vehicle and it is due to fault in manufacture. Next year we were informed that it is a safety issue and I need to change the steering fluid. I mentioned to the dealer should inform the toyota head office on this but nothing was document nor it was followed up by the local dealer. I am leaning towards the warranty coverage rather the consumer to pay because steering fluids should perform as it supposed to and do the job it supposed to. Any failure due to steering fluid and any damage caused will be toyota responsibility. It is 11 years passed and will continue to drive and hoping this will be fixed at any point of time before the crash occurs due to failure of the steering fluid leakage. This vehicle is driven in frankfort ky.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MO

Steering knock is experienced at speeds of approximately 35mph and less whenever steering left or right. This condition was first noticed at approximately 80k miles and has gotten worse over the next 50k miles. The knock is not only felt in the steering wheel, but it has become an audible noise as well. I've read several complaints where dealers have fixed this known problem, however I haven't seen any recalls on this or any information from toyota stating that this is a known condition and is safe to continue operation. Until toyota acknowledges this as a known problem and determines whether or not it is a safety issue, then I'll continue to operate my 2012 sienna with the understanding that it is safe to operate and just put up with the knock. It would certainly be great if toyota would at least put its customer's mind at ease by at least making a statement about the condition and whether it is safe to continue operation of vehicles with this condition.