2005 Toyota Sienna Equipment Problems
5 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (3)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Owner Complaints (5)
TOYOTA DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $2,000 & WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CHECK WITH TOYOTA REPERSENTATIVE & CALLED ME NEXT DAY WITH REPAIR ESTIMATE FROM TOYOTA OF $1,000. THE REPAIR HASN'T BEEN DONE BY TOYOTA TOO-DATE? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR WHAT CAN BE DONE? I'M A RETIRED 75YRS SENIOR.ONLY DRIVER. MY CAR MILEAGE IS 40, 266
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS ENGAGED, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL ODOR OF MOLD COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS TO INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THE ODOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 8/9/10 *CN UPDATED 08/11/10.*JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ADAPTIVE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT FAILED TO RETRACT INTO THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FUSE BLEW. THERE IS NO MANUAL OPTION TO RETRACT THE LIFT ONCE THE POWER IS INTERRUPTED. EVERY TIME THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE BRUNO INSTALLATION SHOP FOR RESETTING. THE SEAT COMPUTER WAS RESET EACH TIME. THE LIFT IS A BRUNO LIFT-UP POWER MOBILITY SEAT WITH THE MODEL NUMBER OF TAS 5000 L.
(1) NEW TOYOTA SIENNA 2005 NAVIGATION SCREEN CRACKED. SCREEN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE, SCREEN WAS PRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER OPEN TO OPEN DVD ENTRANCE . (2) NAVIGATION LCD SCREEN IS WORKING, BUT THE TOUCH SCREEN IS NOT (CRACKED) (3)TOOK TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER , TOYOTA IN GENERAL SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. *JB
WHEN THE REAR WINDOWS OF MY 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA ARE ROLLED DOWN THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN, IT IS ESPECIALLY BAD IF YOU ARE PARKED ON A HILL. IF THE WINDOW IS ROLLED UP, THEN THE DOOR STAYS OPEN "CATCHES" IT IS MOST APPARENT ON MY MANUAL DOOR ALTHOUGH THE POWER DOOR DOES THE SAME THING EXCEPT THE MOTOR PRECLUDES IT FROM SHUTTING ITSELF. I FIND THIS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY AROUND MY TWO YEAR OLDS. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY WERE SURPRISED THAT THE DOOR WOULDN'T STAY OPEN AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME IT WAS A SAFETY FEATURE SO YOU DON'T LEAVE YOUR WINDOWS OPEN!!!! I LAUGHED OUT LOUD. SO, THAT'S MY COMPLAINT. IT SEEMS THEY ALL DO IT. THE CE AND LE W/PACKAGE 1- MANUAL DOORS ARE THE WORST OF COURSE.