2004 Toyota Sienna Power Train Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 9 records
- power train · 7 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- shift park · 5 records
- shift lock · 4 records
- shift lever · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission made a noise when i was slowing down off the highway. Now i lost reverse in transmission
ODI 11252775
Power Train
Three year old child was able to put the car into neutral without depressing the break pedal and car rolled away. Car was parked in a flat driveway, and went across the street and hit a speed limit sign and did damage to the front bumper. I do have a photo unable to upload of bumper. Not covered under the 2005 shift lock solonoid recall by toyota.
Crash reported
ODI 11219625
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The contact noticed smoke coming through the vents and from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but the gear shifter failed to move out of…
Fire reported
ODI 11174318
Power Train
The shifter lever made a sound and behaved as if plastic was breaking inside of it. This happened when shifting out of "park", and into gear when the car was stationary. After this, the shifting lever became loose and does not seem to have the tension to "spring" the lever into the appropriate position naturally. For example, normally the shift lever will have tension pushing toward the left so that the shift lever…
ODI 11119497
Power Train
On april 18, 2018, i parked the car in garage, shifted to park, turned the key off, and removed key. While getting out i noticed that car began to roll. While in park, locked with key out, i noticed that the vehicle could be rolled forward or backwards. After inspection i found that the transmission shift cable had become detached from the shifter. (see first photos) apparently, toyota secures it with some type of…
ODI 11091692
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While the vehicle was turned off and in park, it started to roll backwards. The contact applied the emergency brake and stopped the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but the associates were in a meeting. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
ODI 11006633
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Traction-control malfunction during speeds over 40. Vehicle traction control engages, at any time and suddenly. Abrupt braking and warning light.
ODI 10993843
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the shift lever in the park position, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the gear shifter cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10896300
Power Train
On may 2, 2016, the driver suddenly lost all ability to shift the 2004 toyota sienna minivan's automatic transmission, and therefore operate the vehicle, upon attempting to shift from *d* to *r*, i.e., drive to reverse. The vehicle was stationary at the time, while preparing to pull into a space in a parking lot. The root cause of the event was the vehicle's shift cable had broken at the cable's termination with…
ODI 10929020
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission failed to respond. In addition, whenever shifting into the park position, the vehicle would roll a short distance. The contact engaged the emergency brake when parked behind another vehicle due to the unintended rolling. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v429000…
ODI 10779252
Power Train · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v429000 (power train) and 05v327000 (seat belt) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part…
ODI 10836941
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
Power Train
2004 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission cable issues. *smd the consumer stated the shift cable broke, which caused the van to roll, even though the indicator said it was in park. After the incident, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the shift cable solenoid. *jb
ODI 10759489
Engine · Power Train
Radiator failure resulting in coolant leakage in the transmission fluid and transmission is failing. I noticed my 2004 toyota sienna had some belt noise that got worse. The van was due for a water pump/timing belt change. Later the engine temperature gauge read high and after checking the fluids noticed the antifreeze level to be low and topped it up. A week later while driving on the highway steam started coming…
ODI 10712847
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. On several occasions, it took several attempts to shift the vehicle into park. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v429000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10820547
Electrical System · Power Train
Toyota dealer (victory toyota of canton , 46352 michigan av, canton, mi 48188) failed to fix the shift lock solenoid assembly that a subject of a recall and promised to call once the new parts are available. It has been more than 2 months and the part has not been replaced. *tr
ODI 10691503
Power Train · Steering
My 2004 sienna is experiencing the exact same issues as described in the 11/09/2011 voluntary safety recall. The belts have been squealing and the steering becomes difficult to turn at slow speeds. The recall applies to certain sienna models but my specific vin is not included in the recall. All new belts have been replace and the issue continues. Is it possible that this recall should be expanded to include other…
ODI 10652861
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle moved forward. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in second gear even though the instrument panel read that the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10628952
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 13v429000 (power train). The contact stated the vehicle was seen by the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that when attempting to start the ignition, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was eventually able to start and taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10690277
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle automatically shifted into reverse when the contact applied the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle backwards and engage the emergency brake in order to shift the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that there was a fractured cable linkage. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 10621978
Power Train
Backing up in reverse, unable to put car into drive, neutral, or park. Car would only move in reverse shut car off, was unable to restart car due to being stuck in reverse. Vehicle towed to deerfield beach dealership. Dealer diagnosed shifter cable broke. Addressed this common safety failure with service manager. Service manager said no service bulletin exits for this problem. We know it is a common failure because…
ODI 10592033
Power Train
When starting from 1-25 or slowing down to 25 from 35 there is jerk and van moves forward even if brake has been applied. *js
ODI 10592302
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number 13v429000 (power train) however, the contact was unable to shift into park after the recall service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
ODI 10569409
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and shift lock solenoid recall notice, received after accident. *smd the consumer and her husband were involved in an accident, when the vehicle suddenly surge forward, after turning into a parking spot. The vehicle violently crashed into the concrete storefront wall. Also, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. *jb updated 08/07/14
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10578711
Power Train
Driving in passing lane of interstate 70 mph, very loud crashing noises from undercarriage that continued as long as car was moving forward. Tow truck driver said power train (drive line he called it) had come off. Mechanic identified cause as transfer case seizing up, probably because of some internal part coming loose. Right front wheel also seized up. Damage to van is catastrophic - it's totaled. Miraculously i…
ODI 10561109