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2004 Toyota Sienna Vehicle Speed Control Problems

93
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 93 stored complaint records:

  • 26 indicate a crash
  • 9 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • cruise control · 12 records
  • brake pedal · 11 records
  • accelerator pedal · 11 records
  • without warning · 7 records
  • suddenly accelerated · 7 records
  • parking space · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi25
1–30k mi20
30–60k mi15
100–150k mi14
150–400k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 17, 2019 · 95,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    When driving under normal conditions the vehicles' vsc will engage. The dashboard lights go off, there is a loud interior beeping sound, the abs engages, the car slows down drastically at once. The roads are dry. At first this happened while driving normal speed exiting or entering an hwy off/on ramp. Then happened yesterday as i was driving on neighborhood streets at about 25-30 mph. I could hear a rubbing on the…

    ODI 11256542

  • May 11, 2017

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Traction control kicks in for no reason, tration beeping and tires lock,at freway speed traction control activates and cuts off speed dramatically.very unsafe to drive.

    ODI 11118437

  • January 6, 2017 · 136,800 miles

    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

  • August 12, 2016 · 100,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Nhtsa recall number 13v429, mfr recall number d0r is listed on the safecar.gov web site for my vin number as being an incomplete recall, but the toyota servco service center says they have already fixed this recall on my car. I had an incident recently that was traced to the gear shift cable bushing. The car was parked in a grocery store parking lot, put into park, ignition turned off, and then started to roll…

    ODI 10898993

  • May 31, 2016 · 165,000 miles

    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

  • February 19, 2015 · 107,550 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Purchased 2004 sienna xle awd limited 2/18/15. While commuting to work the traction control system randomly activates in dry conditions (usually on downhill angled turn) causing loss of power, activation of front right brakes, and the steering wheel jerked from my hands (resulting in transient overall loss of control of vehicle). This defect has occurred 6 times in 2 days and i am currently afraid to drive the car,…

    ODI 10690057

  • January 18, 2015 · 150,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brakes were depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle went over the curb, and was stopped by a pile of snow. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 10678207

  • January 10, 2015 · 49,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Dash board has a crack on passenger side right where the air bag is. While driving on the freeway noticed check engine light came on and speedometer reading went to 0. Stopped counting miles and car going on 65 but speedometer reads 0. Also gas tank level indicator goes from half tank to empty and gas light turn on. It is not safe as i don't know at what speed my car is going on and also if the crack on the dash…

    ODI 10671864

  • December 26, 2014 · 155,495 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Sudden deceleration of vehicle: 2004 toyota sienna xle. The vsc engages, without warning, on smooth, dry roads and when cornering or negotiating a curve. We are the original owners and have never experienced this until the first incident in late oct. 2014. We did not take any action because although road conditions good, we were rounding a sharp bend in the road and assumed this had something to do with the…

    ODI 10668382

  • November 24, 2014 · 120 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    The outside temperature was below 32 and it was close to 25 or so. When i was driving the car at 40 mph with engine temp still slightly above cold(not at optimal which is almost half way) and slowed down by using gentle brakes(not hard brakes). Just before the vehicle comes to a full stop, there is unintended acceleration and i could see even the rpm(scale) to spike temporarily. This has been happening every time…

    ODI 10689426

  • October 17, 2014 · 14,200 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving the vsc activates, the brakes engages, the cars slows down and it make it difficult to control. It has happened to me more than 10 times. Mind you its on a dry surface and no curves. Very scary i drive it with nobody inside just in case... Thanks *tr

    ODI 10649314

  • October 14, 2014 · 63,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    It started a year or so ago the while driving on dry road above 50miles the vsc light would lit with a alarm sound, the van will automatically apply brakes and slow the sienna. Since this was extra van and we were driving mostly sedans we had and due to business i could not spend any time on it.. Now it happens more frequently and it risk our lifes on highway. Upon searching internet various forums came with with…

    ODI 10777777

  • May 15, 2014 · 130,000 miles

    Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the traction warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    ODI 10649223

  • April 18, 2014 · 123,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Starting from a stop and accelerating up to approx 20 mph, abs tracs vsc lights illuminated with beeping alert, and activation of brakes causing a sudden deceleration. The road was dry, level pavement, no ice, no gravel, driving straight and the brakes were not being applied. There were no conditions that would necessitate the traction control. As the brakes were not being applied at the time of the incident, the…

    ODI 10584017

  • March 15, 2014 · 70,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stability control warning light and trac warning light illuminated intermittently. As a result, the vehicle decelerated independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…

    ODI 10850213

  • March 7, 2014 · 140,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    At varying rates of speed, on dry roads, my van's vsc and traction control icons will illuminate on the dash, the acceleration will cease and the brakes will pump 2-4 times, and the steering will stick. Originally, this occurred only on roads that curved however the frequency of occurrence is increasing and it now occurs on straight roads as well. *tr

    ODI 10700861

  • March 7, 2014 · 139,500 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    In this initial incident, i was traveling on a curvy road at posted speed limit of 30mph. My vehicle suddenly slowed, as if i was applying the brakes, which i was not, and my steering was compromised. In addition the vsc indicator and symbol flashed on my dashed and beeped. The road was dry. This has occurred 10+ times since. I have brought it to my mechanic, without turning the engine off after the occurrence so…

    ODI 10628426

  • February 20, 2014

    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

  • December 28, 2013 · 146,455 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    I attempted to merge onto the expressway and after pushing the gas pedal the van suddenly accelerated beyond my control. I eased off the pedal and the van continued to serge ahead with no way for me to stop or slow it down as the brakes would not work. I saw the rpm reach level 6 and speed increase to 70 in seconds but as it was the expressway, i was able to keep my distance from cars in front of me. I switched the…

    ODI 10557933

  • June 26, 2013 · 83,652 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Driver had foot on brake to complete parking in driveway when car had sudden surge of acceleration and 'jumped' into a wheelbarrow and a pile of dirt beyond and the vehicle came to a stop. Dealer checked car and said there was nothing wrong with it. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10522290

  • June 13, 2013 · 205,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    My car is a 2004 toyota sienna awd xle limited. The vehicle will activate the vehicle skid control (vsc) without warning while driving on smooth dry roads. The effect is for the vehicle to apply brakes strongly to specific wheels pulling the car strongly to one side. This happens most frequently while driving winding roads and in corners. It has become more regular it it's occurrence and has happened on relatively…

    ODI 10535749

  • June 2, 2013 · 129,000 miles

    Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    Complete loss of power while in motion entering freeway. Previously had noticed steering difficulty at times and engine light going on, but had always stopped after a short while. After the failure it was diagnosed as failure of crank shaft pulley. We found that toyota had done a recall for this issue, but had not included our vehicle in the recall or notified us. Toyota denied coverage of the required repair.…

    ODI 10573389

  • December 24, 2012 · 180,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    We will be going anywhere from 35 to 55 miles and our vsc light comes on and the van slows, other times the speed will slow it self and than will speed up on it's own. When that (vsc) light and sound comes on the van will also skid. There must be something wrong with vsc system. This van is still in very good condition, we sure swish someone could tell us what the problem is this seems to be a very serious matter.…

    ODI 10512087

  • November 8, 2012 · 97,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while at a complete stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle accelerated through a parking lot and crashed into two vehicles. The failure was the third occurrence since of unintended acceleration in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken by the united states automobile association and was being held in storage. The vehicle was not inspected for…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10484799

  • September 26, 2012 · 161,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vsc (vehicle stability control) is activated in curves at speeds between 25 mph and 60 mph. Surface is dry and curves are gradual with appropriate and safe driving speeds. The vsc light goes on and warning buzzer goes off. The brakes shudder and the vehicle is de-throttled. Vehicle control is reduced for 3 to 5 seconds and then the vsc deactivates. Concerned that this will be a problem when the road surface is…

    ODI 10485341