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2004 Toyota Sienna Door Problems

354
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.

Among these 354 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 14 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi130
100–150k mi86
30–60k mi51
1–30k mi15
150–400k mi12

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 15, 2010 · 117,500 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The driver door makes a load clicking noise when you open or close the door. The door does not open or close properly. I have not repaired it yet but have been told it is a spot weld that has failed. I also read online that this is a very common problem on the 2004 sienna. *tr

    ODI 10377883

  • December 14, 2010 · 86,102 miles

    Door

    The passenger side power sliding door (on my 2004 le awd sienna) was jammed (couldn't close or open) after my wife dropped off my daughter to school this morning. When my wife was trying to close the door manually, the left side of the door felt apart and it made a big dent and scratches on the body all over. Fortunately, my wife and my daughter didn't get hurt because of this (but very close.) i had scheduled to…

    ODI 10370702

  • December 6, 2010 · 185,950 miles

    Door

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact noticed that the passenger side sliding door cable was covered with rust causing the door to become inoperable. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that there were no recalls. The manufacturer was informed and the contact was waiting for a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 186,000. The failure mileage was approximately…

    ODI 10370950

  • December 2, 2010 · 104,000 miles

    Door

    We have a 2004 toyota sienna, which we bought used in september. It is now early december and this is the third day in a row that we've had both rear sliding doors frozen shut. It's obviously winter here and we've had some snow, but i've never had a problem with a vehicle where doors are frozen shut on a consistent basis over several days. If we attempt to open one of the doors, the motor opens it a fraction of an…

    ODI 10369018

  • November 15, 2010 · 90,000 miles

    Door

    Both sliding door cables snapped and broke in our 2004 toyota sienna xle. Because of this we are unable to open either of the rear doors at all to our mini van this is a safety issue as our children have to climb over the front driver side seat in order to get in and out of the vehicle. The dealership states it will cost $1,500 per door to fix this problem and enable us to use our rear doors....money we…

    ODI 10367092

  • November 10, 2010

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The rear, automatic sliding door to my 2004 toyota sienna is inoperable. The cable snapped. I've read numerous reports on-line of this type of incident related to this model. The repair estimates average about $1500. Obviously, this is a consumer issue as well as a safety issue that should be addressed. *tr

    ODI 10397358

  • November 10, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2004 toyota sienna xle van door cable/motor broke. Door stuck open and were not able to close manually. Can't drive because door is stuck open. Only way to fix is cut cable or pay $2000 to toyota to fix the door motor. *tr

    ODI 10365291

  • October 30, 2010 · 112,615 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2004 toyota sienna passenger side (power) door refuses to close; broken door cable. Also, the driver's side door (manual) has been broken for over 3 yrs; toyota fixed this 3 times while still under warranty but refuses to fix it again despite the fact that it is a design defect since it keeps happening. *tr

    ODI 10365624

  • October 27, 2010 · 50,000 miles

    Door

    I have a 2004 sienna. It began making a strange noise when i opened the driver's side rear sliding power door. That night, the van was parked on a downward sloping hill. As my daughter's friend was getting out, suddenly the door slammed shut. I put up my arm to stop the door and luckily she jumped back in time, but she would have been really hurt had she been in the doorway. I had a bruise on my arm that may have…

    1 injury

    ODI 10363050

  • October 27, 2010

    Door

    2004 toyota sienna power sliding door cable snapped. *tr

    ODI 10362700

  • October 12, 2010 · 109,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Sienna 2004 xle power door cable snapped and sliding door wont work. Though car had been serviced by toyota dealer all the time. *tr

    ODI 10360586

  • October 4, 2010 · 89,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Driver side sliding door cable frayed and snapped. *tr

    ODI 10360805

  • October 1, 2010

    Door

    In fall 2010 the passenger side rear sliding door in my 2004 toyota sienna, which is automatic, began not opening and not closing when the "automatic" button was pushed or when the handle was pulled which automatically triggers the motor to start. I figured it was the motor going bad so i turned it off and began using it manually. I took it into a toyota dealership in january 2011. I was told it would cost $80 for a…

    ODI 10468292

  • September 30, 2010 · 82,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    Rear passenger side power sliding door stops working once in a while. It won't open or close when the power door button is pressed. *tr

    ODI 10481280

  • September 30, 2010 · 85,000 miles

    Door

    We took our '04 toyota sienna to the riverview dealership (mesa, az) to have spot welds repaired on front driver's side door (cost $260) and to have front passenger door replaced because the spot welds failed and door frame was damaged beyond repair (toyota good-willed new door under "warranty enhancement" at approximate cost of $2000). When the service tech was nearing completion of the repairs on 9/30/10, he…

    ODI 10360551

  • September 15, 2010 · 120,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Cables on both rear power sliding doors have frayed and snapped. Replacement cost of cable is excessive at $2200 per door. *tr

    ODI 10361464

  • September 15, 2010 · 150,000 miles

    Door

    Driver's side door hinge broke inside the door. *tr

    ODI 10355788

  • September 5, 2010 · 105,000 miles

    Door

    SIDE DOOR STOP FUNCTIONING. *TR

    ODI 10479708

  • September 5, 2010 · 89,468 miles

    Door

    The night of september 5th, the righthand power sliding door on the minivan jammed in a halfway open, halfway closed position while the vehicle was parked. Switching to manual override did not release the door and allow it to close; the door could not be closed until a mechanic replaced the power door motor and regulator assembly. Uncertain if replaced parts are still available. Our mechanic noted that he'd never…

    ODI 10354673

  • August 25, 2010 · 90,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2004 toyota sienna minivan. Toyota has recognized that there was a safety issue with the driver's door mechanism in 2007 and an extended warranty was issued to repair the problem and it included my vehicle model specifically. I however, did not get any mail regarding the issue. The only time i was made aware of it is when i mentioned it to my personal mechanic and he is the one that printed the letter for me on may…

    ODI 10351842

  • July 26, 2010 · 100,006 miles

    Door

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated as she attempted to open the passenger's side automatic door, there was a grinding sound. The door would regularly open smoothly but the door then began to open and shut sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and/or repairs. The contact stated the door was no longer being utilized. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    ODI 10345822

  • July 21, 2010 · 109,200 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Regarding a 2004 toyota sienna xle. Sliding door on driver side door will not open properly. Sliding door cable snapped under normal usage -- opened the door up this morning and it snapped. Toyota has tsb el004-004 for the issue, but no recall. The tsb is valid for 3 yrs/36k miles. My vehicle has over 100k miles. Called toyota customer support and recorded a complaint. Toyota will not offer an financial assistance…

    ODI 10344524

  • July 20, 2010 · 46,000 miles

    Door

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact was opening one of the vehicle doors when she heard a loud pop near the door hinge. The noise would occur whenever the door was opened or closed. The dealer advised that the door would need to be replaced to correct the noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 46,500.

    ODI 10349946

  • July 20, 2010 · 133,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna (le), both my sliding doors will not open from inside or outside, i contacted the dealer and they said they could fix the problem for approximately $2200. This is a serious safety concern of mine and i need to know if their is any type of recall on the on the sliding doors, or what course of action can i take besides paying the dealer $2200 to correct this problem. I've read online…

    ODI 10344607

  • July 18, 2010 · 79,500 miles

    Door

    2004 toyota sienna xle ltd passenger sliding door came off sliding door track after cable, and as i was told, sliding door motor failed. Door was hanging open and was unable to be moved from this open position this was in parking lot close to home with children in the rear seats. After many hours i was able to free the door by dismantling several components and dis-connecting the cable assembly and moving the door…

    ODI 10344501