2004 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- 131
- 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
- power steering · 39 records
- steering wheel · 31 records
- steering shaft · 14 records
- intermediate shaft · 11 records
- steering fluid · 10 records
- very hard · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
While my vehicle is in motion on city streets and highways at speeds between 35 and 55 mph, on a straightaway and curve, the stability control light/and alarm comes on randomly. Sometimes it's just the alarm that sounds, and sometimes the alarm sounds and the brakes activate and the minivan swerves. Was the most frightening and dangerous experience ever with my young grandchildren riding with me. I actually had to…
ODI 11234689
Steering
Steering problem sometime it's hard to steer it's dragging it's too dangerous.i almost got an accident because the steering didn't react when i'm changing lanes
ODI 11180078
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When on a curve the traction control engages affecting the brakes and steering of the vehicle. Speed does not seem to matter, it has engaged at 10mph and at 65 mph. Last straw was when it engaged on the straight away on the highway at 65mph in the high speed lane dropping the speed down to 35mph almost causing a serious accident. It's been happening for a couple of months and two independent mechanics were not able…
ODI 11176109
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Traction Control System
Traction control malfunction. While driving on curvy roads there is a beeping alarm, steering locks up, brakes engage. The car seems to think that the traction is off. This has been a problem for over a year. No problems driving in city. Only happens on curvy roads.
ODI 11164475
Steering · Suspension
The vsc is going off randomly, in dry, safe conditions. Almost always when i am turning to the left in a long turn. But has also happened on a windy road, driving 15mph or less, on ever single turn sometimes just the alarm, light flashing on dash & engine dethrottling, other times add the steering wheel pulling & brakes pumping themselves. We have had it in 3 different shops & the computer detects no codes, all…
ODI 11166556
Electronic Stability Control · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 50 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and a warning chime sounded. The vehicle lost steering and braking ability, and the steering wheel started to jerk from left to right. The contact continued to drive and the failures went away after thirty seconds. The contact stated that the failures randomly started approximately one…
ODI 11099913
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
When traveling at highway speeds and usually on a slight curve to the right, the traction control alarm and breaks go off causing the van to jerk and shake. We have been told this might be low tire pressure but the tires are fine. We have had an alignment, new tires this problem happens randomly and we have not been able to reproduce it for the mechanic. We have been dealing with this for a couple of years maybe…
ODI 11112720
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Wheels
Steering do not stay straight while i am driving this vehicle. Since i purchased, i went to toyota in the beginning they fix it but issue was not resolve and as of today same problem and i replaced new tires still alignment is the biggest problem. Lighting is not strong to see deer on the road.
ODI 11043673
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
For no reason the vsc and traction alarm goes off the vehicle brakes on its own dangerously. It is happening daily. Usually when going high speed and around a left bend. I went and had the system reset as is called for after alignment. That didn't fix it. I had the steering angle sensor replaced and that didn't fix it. The yaw replaced and that didn't fix it. So now what? This is dangerous for my family.
ODI 11055078
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
When i drive my van the vsc and trac off lights come on intermittently and cause the vehicle to bog down and pull towards oncoming traffic. I took my van to the dealership and they suggested replacing the steering sensor. We replaced the sensor and the problem persists. With no codes coming up they say they can't fix my van. It happens while driving around corners at 35 mph mostly but has also happened a few times…
ODI 11003931
Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vsc comes on randomly. Causing the vehicle to try to pull into oncoming traffic. It happens quite a bit and is potentially deadly.
ODI 10968659
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 55 mph or faster, generally on a right hand bend, the vsc will activate pulsing the brake and violently pulling the car to the left and towards oncoming traffic. The skid light goes on, and the car beeps until you are out of the turn and then it goes away. This problem has been intermittent for about 6 months but has gotten much worse and more frequent in the previous 2 months. It has been to the…
ODI 10940130
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
The vsc traction control system activates on it's own. Driving the van it automatically comes on and brakes the van, dashboard light and beeping noise comes on. Brakes you automatically causing the van to veer to the right. This malfunctioning devise with the yaw system is continuing after many trips to the local toyota dealer. They currently have the van and are replacing part after part and the problem still…
ODI 10899249
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Unexpected vehicle stability control activation while driving resulting in automatic braking and unexpected steering pull. I have been experiencing this issue over the past 4-5 years. There have been times where this issue has led to almost striking vehicles around me. I have brought the vehicle to a toyota dealership, but they have not been able to fix the issue. On several online bulletin boards, other owners of…
ODI 10875011
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On numerous occasions, we have had the vsc indicator light turn on while driving on dry pavement while on the highway, which caused the car to apply the brakes and also swerve. Our car is awd so the first time it happened, we thought there must have been black ice on the road (even though the road appeared dry). It first happened about three years ago, although it is happening more frequently now. We drove home…
ODI 10871899
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Vsc sudden activation on curves 35 mph. Beeping noise slip sensor comes on.
ODI 10870429
Steering
See engineering investigation ea08024; should be re-opened!!
ODI 10823910
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving at 35 mph, the vsc and the abs warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that when the failure occurred, the front of the vehicle began to swerve into other lanes while the rear of the vehicle went in the opposite direction. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the steering sensor was replaced, but the failure persisted. The…
ODI 10779699
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
The steering angle sensor, pn# 89245-08011 failed. The van can not be driven over 23 mph. The brakes come on automatically over 23 mph and the engine will not respond to accelerate. The steering seems strange (anti-lock brake light coming on) but i was able to keep the van in my lane of traffic. I am concerned that this sensor or others will fail and the van will automatically apply the breaks and loose power…
ODI 10730850
Steering
Immediately after turning the steering wheel in either direction while driving, it pulls back in the opposite direction in a jerking motion. I have to hold the steering wheel tightly at every turn and anticipate the jerking of the wheel so i do not cross over to the wrong side of the road or off the road. I took my van to diagnose the problem at my local auto repair shop and was informed that the universal shaft was…
ODI 10694781
Steering
I was making a right hand turn from a highway onto a side street; my passenger side front tire and hub cap scraped the curb when the steering suddenly became stiff, making the turn difficult. The steering fluid level was checked and was within the normal range; we topped it off anyway, in case that was an issue. *tr
ODI 10704235
Steering
I have been noticing that my 04 sienna is very had to steer, it seems that steering is getting stuck if i try to change lane i have to pull steering. *tr
ODI 10680261
Steering
I took my 2004 sienna in for two recalls to a toyota dealership last saturday. Upon doing their standard inspection on the entire vehicle, the service advisor informed me of a serious safety issue with a corroded universal joint on the steering shaft that could seize. I declined this service and am investigating what to do. I came across toyota tsb st001-07 that states 'in areas where road salt is used during winter…
ODI 10667670
Steering
Beginning in winter of 2014, my steering wheel began to squeak when i turned it and seemed harder to turn. My steering wheel did the same thing this past winter,2015. Noticed squeaking and more difficulty turning when just beginning to back out and beginning to drive forward and for a few blocks after.
ODI 10876187
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph through water, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when the vehicle was driven through standing water. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure was…
ODI 10852055