Toyota Sienna pulling problems

Filed Mar 17, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · AR

Slip light indicator comes on and alarm goes off, while anti-lock brakes engage. This is happening while I'm driving on the highway never in the city. The car starts pulling to the right sometimes almost pulling me off the road. The road conditions are completely normal and dry no gravel in it no reason whatsoever for the anti-lock brakes to start engaging. When this first started happening it only happens on curves while I was driving approximately 35 mph. After a couple of months it started happening also while I was driving approximately 70 miles an hour going straight on a dry road. It almost pulled me off into a ditch. The steering is affected I can barely steer but I have managed to keep the car on the road. This is now happening more frequently. I was almost pulled into another car to my right once. At first it was only every couple of months but now I had it happen twice in about a hundred mile trip. There's no way I can get a mechanic to have this happen because you can't predict when it will happen and many miles it won't happen. It is very very dangerous and I'm afraid to take my Toyota sienna on the highway now. After researching it I have found that many people are having this trouble with their Toyota Sienna's there needs to be a recall or a repair. Apparently Toyota mechanics have replaced all kinds of things in the Sienna's but nothing has fixed the problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Driver assistance · CA

Toyota VSC and ABS engaging and activating for no reason on dry pavement causing loss of proper control of the vehicle. The have been multiple occurrences on dry pavement between 30 and 65 mikes per hour. The car pulls to one side as the computer takes control of the car end engages the brakes suddenly for no reason. VSC Skid light goes on on the dash and there is a beeping sound while this happens. Very dangerous. Toyota USA notified and assigned case number 220201001364. They refuse to take any responsibility for this dangerous failure.

Filed Oct 23, 2021 · Driver assistance · OR

When driving my 2005 Toyota Sienna van tonight, the Traction Control System engaged suddenly on a slight turn at highway speeds, the ABS System automatically engaged and the van pulled to the right, I had to forcibly muscle the steering wheel to remain on the road, in addition to pulling to the right the ABS braking system suddenly and unexpectedly slowed me down from 55 to 30 mph and the alarm sounded. After stopping to check things out, I proceeded cautiously toward home, the same thing happened 2 more times, so I stopped and turned off the "Traction Control System" button. The same thing happened one more time even with the VSA button off. I got online at home and found that this is quite a common issue that Toyota is aware of. This put me and my family at risk and others at severe risk!This is a critical safety issue! Please tell me how to fix it. Many reports of dealerships ripping people off and not fixing the issue. Should be a simple recall fix.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 10,000 miles · OH · crash

From 2016 and until he received his converted 2015 toyota sienna in february 2018, osu outpatient rehab was responsible for assessing [xxx]'s disease progression and ensuring that he was able to safely drive his modified vehicle.*dt*dt opportunities for ohioans with disabilities administers a vehicle modification program, whereby disabled consumers purchase a vehicle suitable for adaptation and ood contracts and pays for vehicle to be retrofitted with adaptive equipment. Under ohio administrative code 3306-6-02 (motor vehicle modifications, scope and limitations.wishing to participate in ood's vehicle modification program, [xxxx] purchased a 2015 toyota sienna for $37,657.25. Ood contracted with now mobility works for the installation of adaptive equipment. Ood paid mc mobility $95,210 in two installments. The first payment of $89,690 occurred january 22, 2018. A second payment of $5,520 happened on march 20, 2018. On december 27, 2018, ingenium engineering's principal, george w. Hicks, inspected the modified van. Mr. Hicks identified a few important deficiencies. He wrote that an accelerator pedal guard must be installed per 'ohio vehicle modification rules' and that the vehicle pulled to the right while driving. On 2-15-18 osu hospital medical records. Occupational therapy assistant kaitlin finch made notes on page 38 the van should have failed inspection non-working equipment. The paravan space steering did not work correctly and van released. Mobility did not calibrate paravan steering due to bad installation of column the wheels turn more left than turn right. Two inspection reports were given to ood contracting office. The ood contracting office paid for the handicap equipment and the equipment was in non-working condition. The vehicle was delivered to mr. [xxx]. *as 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 180,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 25,000 miles · WI

I bought new 2017 toyota sienna awd xle. I noticed in first month that steering wheel started pulling left. Took the van for alignment but never got fixed. Now I have 25000 miles tires rotation dealership told me that my tires are more wearing inside than outside. And it's not safe on the roads. I have 4 kids that we use this van for daily transportation. I don't feel safe on the road with myself and my family.

Filed Nov 3, 2018 · Driver assistance · 178,000 miles · CA

Vsc keeps engaging / with lights and alarms, the car looses power and pulls to right. This occurs unnecessarily at different speeds below 20 MPH and at 65 MPH on a freeway straight away and on & off ramps of the freeway. This is happening with dry / good weather operation. I have owned this vehicle for 1 week and have had this happen at least a dozen time.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · WI

2017 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld the consumer stated the steering was imprecise. The vehicle wandered on the road. The heater/AC fan had an annoying noise. The vehicle would not accelerate immediately upon depressing the pedal. The transmission would constantly shift up and down on very small highway inclines.

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 36,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. While driving 70 MPH, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the right. After releasing the accelerator pedal and slowing the vehicle down, the vehicle was able to operate correctly. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. *tt

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 39,000 miles · FL

I have a brand new toyota sienna and the tires seem to start showing sign of wearing off in 6 months, as if it has alignment issues or something. The car does not pull to one side or anything. The dealership told me that it could be the tire pressure that needs to be kept up and they said that the tire pressure indicator is not good enough to make sure if the pressure is good? Also they told me that the tires these days are softer so they don't last as long? This all seems a little hard for me to believe. Oem tire warranty up to 60k but not last long . Just change new sets of tire with alignment . Toyota engineering needs to address this issue