2004 Toyota Sienna Trailer Hitches Problems
- 6
- 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
- trailer attached · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Trailer Hitches
I am reporting that the small ground clearance of 2004 toyota sienna with tow hitch receiver is a safety concern that needs investigation by nhtsa and rectification by toyota.*ak the ground clearance is insufficient even with no load in the back. The tow hitch receiver hits the ground frequently while going in and out of driveways. I have complained to 2 toyota dealerships and complaints were ignored. This issue…
ODI 10148591
Equipment · Trailer Hitches
I own a 2004 toyota sienna xle that includes a towing package. The trailer hitch for this vehicle is a safety hazard because it hits the ground going over any small bump when there is no trailer attached, and it is only inches off the ground when a trailer is attached, constantly scraping and causing sparks. This can be especially hazardous at gas stations where there are any flammable substances if it is necessary…
ODI 10118157
Mechanical · Trailer Hitches
I bought a 2004 toyota sienna van, put a hitch on it and it scrapes the ground going over speed bumps, steep driveways, etc without any load on the hitch mount. The vehicle should be equipped with air shocks if toyota wants to advertise that the van can tow trailers. This is a design flaw due to the trunk space required for stowing the rear folding seats. A hitch can not be mounted any higher or closer to the bumper…
ODI 10098821
Trailer Hitches
Towing package/trailer hitch installed by toyota dealer consistently scrapes the road with and without a light load. When hauling a light load, load is approx one half of the stated towing capacity (3500 lbs). The hitch scraping the road causes difficulty when driving and multiple "collisions" between the hitch and the road. This problem has been reported to the local dealer (jay wolfe toyota) and corporate toyota…
ODI 10198324
Trailer Hitches
This complaint is related to the hazards of towing with the 2004 toyota sienna which i own. This model is advertized as towing ready without any additional equipment except a hitch and has a towing capacity of 3500 pounds. When the hitch is installed on the vehicle the clearance of the receiver is dangerously low to the ground without a trailer attached. Once the trailer is attached with a tongue weight less than…
ODI 10111882
Trailer Hitches
Design flaw in 2004 toyota sienna. The trailer hitch scrapes ground; too low to safely tow. *nm
ODI 10149121