ToyotaSienna2004
  1. Toyota Sienna
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Steering

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi40
100–150k mi32
30–60k mi28
150–400k mi10
1–30k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 3, 2005

    Steering

    The steering sensor is causing the traction control to come to a halt and slow the vehicle down. Taken to dealer for checkup for the sixth time and results showed that the steering lock needs to be replaced. *nm

    ODI 10107289

  • August 21, 2004 · 10 miles

    Steering

    Since purchase, vehicle steering has excessive "play", which requires too many steering corrections, especially under windy conditions. Condition is most obvious at highway speeds. There has been no "failure" per say, but such information should be made known to other buyers. No "repairs" for this item have been attempted because it unfortunately appears to be "normal" for this vehicle. Such a condition, however,…

    ODI 10121703

  • August 1, 2004 · 6,000 miles

    Steering

    The steering on the 2004 sienna lacks precision and requires constant corrections. Upon correcting it appears to have an underdamped but responsive response that creates an unstable feeling while driving. The problem is exemplified during windy days where above normal corrections on non windy days become extreme corrections on windy days. In heavy traffic this becomes a very stressful driving condition. When all…

    ODI 10107519

  • July 3, 2004 · 77,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System

    Vsc engages at highway speeds: vehicle alarm sounds, brakes deploy abruptly and unexpectedly, steering pulls, accelerator goes dead (pulse races, adrenaline courses). First complained to dealer after four incidents in first 20k miles: had online testimonials of yaw sensor, steering angle sensor and ecm replacements as possible remedies; dealer rebuffed my complaints, denying service to sensors, and suggested my…

    ODI 10330165

  • May 1, 2004 · 1,200 miles

    Hatchback/Liftgate · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Seat Belts · Steering · Tank Assembly

    Clunking noise noted on steering the 2004 toyota sienna just a few months after it was bought. It had gone through 3 recalls already when first the fuel tank, then the door sills, then the middle row seatbelt bezel, and finally recently, the rear hatch struts were all replaced. Vehicle was test driven, but no mention of "clunking" documented. However, all this time, the clunking had become more noticeable, and…

    ODI 10247189

  • March 30, 2004 · 13,985 miles

    Steering

    At 13k00miles, owner noticed excessive tire wear to outside edges of both steer tires. Took to selling dealer to have alignment checked and tires rotated. Toe in was outside specification. Dealer corrected alignment and agreed to replace 1 worn tire. Owner replaced other at his expense. At 22k miles, same type of tire wear apparent on steer tires again. Owner contacts toyota customer service to complain. Toyota…

    ODI 10083008