2002 Toyota Sienna Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- sliding door · 13 records
- sliding doors · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- door latch · 4 records
- side sliding · 4 records
- latch broken · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
When the sudden acceleration problem erupted i remember seeing an internal document which related to the rear door latch for siennas. I own a sienna and have had to replace the rear latch twice so far. It just brakes apart and it becomes a real huzzle since the rear door cannot be opened. Toyota must replace this latches with a good well manufactured material. *tr
ODI 10440048
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl- the contact owns 2002 toyota sienna. The contact stated the rear lift gate on the vehicle will not open because the latch is broken. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a plastic link to the latch that had broken and prevents the rear lift gate from opening from the inside and outside. The failure was 175,000 and the current mileage was 183,000.rl
ODI 10384780
Automatic Transmission · Latches/Locks/Linkages
On august 15, 2010 with the 2002 toyota sienna in park and with no key in the steering wheel a two year old was able to remove the gear shift from park allowing the vehicle to begin to move backwards. Several people were close by and were able to stop the vehicle which was backing up. Adults then checked the vehicle and in fact were able to move the shifter from park into gear (without the key in its ignition). On…
ODI 10350330
Latches/Locks/Linkages
We had some transmission work done on our 2002 toyota sienna. After that work was completed the door locks on the van automatically and repeatedly lock with out intervention . This happens when the car is parked, turned off and while driving. We have taken it to the dealership twice while it was happening and they can't figure out how to fix it. The dealership said this issue wasn't related to the transmission work.…
ODI 10348049
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2002 toyota sienna passenger door behind driver not opening. Automatic door doesn't close. Have been to the shop for these problems. Problems persist. *tr
ODI 10341604
Door · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1. Trunk door latch broken and cannot open. Toyota does not provide a manual trunk release inside the van. 2. Passenger side automatic sliding door would not stay closed. It just kept popping open. *tr
ODI 10328564
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Automatic sliding door on toyota sienna often does not close. Even when encouraged "manually" to close, it pulls back several times. If auto feature is turned off, it won't pull closed at all. Sliding door on left side won't open from inside. Occasionally locks itself so that it can't be opened from outside either, even if all other doors are unlocked. *tr
ODI 10276857
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Outside door latch on manual sliding door broke. Inside latch still works. Power sliding door refuses to open. Prior to failure, it would try to close several times before actually latching shut. No response from local dealer. *tr
ODI 10274199
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Bought a certified used 2002 toyota sienna xle from a toyota dealership in july 2007. While inspecting it, the driver's side sliding door was acting up. They tried to fix it a couple of times then verbally asked me to bring it back when they had the right parts. 2 weeks later, i brought it in at their request and they 'fixed' it. After i left the shop i noticed it was acting up. I was made to pay for the repairs by…
ODI 10252953
Latches/Locks/Linkages
1. Trunk door latch broken 2. Passenger side sliding door could not close. Need to change to manual mode. *tr
ODI 10252325
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door failing to open and close properly. This has been an issue since we purchased the van in 2004. The doors would some times not open under power or would not close under power. We had to manually close/open the door. The passenger side door now will not close under power. When the problem was intermittent, we took the van to the dealer and they said there was no problem. Doing some research on the internet…
ODI 10244455
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Drivers side sliding door (power) will no longer work except manually. An annunciator on the dash indicate "pwr door" in red. *tr
ODI 10244462
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Our 2002 toyota sienna automatic lock system started spontaneously locking and unlocking itself. It will do this while it is parked or while driving on the highway. It may do it once or twice, or repeatedly lock and unlock 15 times or more, even during a short commute. It occurs randomly, sometimes multiple times a day, and sometimes not for several days. Rarely will the van stay locked when parked. It is very…
ODI 10250038
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In 2003, ecu unit was replaced on passenger side rear power sliding door as door would intermittently not open or close. Has continued with intermittent problem since replacement until it finally would open by not close. Given the very high volume of complaints about this problem on all years of the toyota sienna, i would like for the odi to open an investigation. All you have to do is google "toyota sienna power…
ODI 10235950
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a sienna xle 2002 with the electronic sliding doors. From the inside of the van, there are three buttons to open the doors; one on the console, one on the columns between front and back seats and one button in the handle. Periodically the sliding doors will not shut or they will not open. The last time this happened was july 16, 2008 when the kids in the back driver's side tried to open the sliding door and…
ODI 10234922
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver's and passenger's side automatic sliding doors have been intermittently malfunctioning even after warranty repairs in the past. Sometime, the sliding doors fail to close and stay open, only to be closed manually. *tr
ODI 10247837
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My husband and i purchased a certified used 2002 toyota sienna in 2005. Since purchasing the vehicle we have had problems with opening and closing the sliding doors and issue with the trunk. It first started when the trunk would not open any more. The little piece to click it open broke off. Next, the right passenger sliding door would not open from the inside, but could be opened from the outside. Eventually, the…
ODI 10352791
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Automatic door locks suddenly and without cause lock and unlock. Sometimes it's while we're driving, sometimes while parked. Sometimes it's front doors only, sometimes back only, sometimes all of them. It seems to happen when it's wet (so far, snowing), though not always. One can be locked inside the vehicle or leave it locked and return to find it unlocked. Dealers along colorado front range haven't heard of this…
ODI 10224224
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Within a year after buying the 2002 toyota sienna the right side sliding door could not be opened from inside. The left side door has the same problem intermittantly. Neither one has been repaired but are seen as a safety concern in the worst case and a constant nuisance otherwise. The issue was not covered under warranty and so remain. The rear door plastic latch broke after about four years, requiring a $200…
ODI 10417766