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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
I drove a 2004 toyota sienna. My car is not part of the recall. However, i had an incident similar to the gas acceleration. This incident happened last year, where i was in mcdonald parking lot. I took my foot off the gas pedal to slow down in order to park, suddenly the car accelerated (about 20 mph) and i had to step on the brake but the car did not slow down. I had to step on the brake the second time for the car…
ODI 10314839
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The vsc has activated multiple times on my van for no apparent reason. While driving at any speed and usually in a turn, the vsc light will flash, the warning beep will beep, and the abs brakes will automatically be applied and the engine will quickly decelerate. I have almost been rear-ended several times because the van will suddenly decide to decelerate. I have no control over when this happens and no control of…
ODI 10454689
Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
1. Toyota sienna ce driver's door welded part (inside door) snap off causing loud thud sound when opening & closing the door. I found out in the internet that before there was a lot of complaints about it but toyota did not order a recall & now they want me fix it in a shop at my own expense. 2. Sudden acceleration from idling during traffic cruising. *tr
ODI 10313778
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 toyota sienna, it is not recalled. My toyota van would struggle to get moving especially going up a small incline i would have to push the gas pedal to the floor(the cars rpms would race) in order for it to move, it was like gasping for air. I brought it to toyota and they ran the tests and said nothing was wrong, in the end they claimed it was the floor mat preventing the gas peddle from operating…
ODI 10319625
Vehicle Speed Control
Failure of the adaptive cruise control module on a 2004 toyota sienna xle limited. The adaptive cruise control module, located under the front bumper on the passenger side, fails completely and continuously resulting in complete failure of the cruise control system. The module is not sealed properly thereby allowing moisture inside resulting in corrosion and failure of the part. When actuated, the part is designed…
ODI 10294775
Vehicle Speed Control
After changing the front brake pads on our 2004 toyota sienna sometime early 2009 and while it was propped up on metal ramp, my daughter placed the transmission in reverse applied some gas, it instantly took off at a high speed in reverse. The car traveled approx 40 feet backing into a ditch which at that time it stopped possibly because of the sudden abrupt ditch. I her father was watching and asked "what did you…
ODI 10317814
Vehicle Speed Control
I suspect the cruise control of my 2004 minivan toyota sienna ce has similar issue found in recent prius reports. 1. When cruise control is used on uphill road conditions 2. The speed can be accelerated to over 5 miles/hr more than the cruise control setting. For example, when i set the speed to 70 miles/hr, at a little longer uphill road, the speed will drop first (like 67miles/hr) and then accelerate in order to…
ODI 10307319
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I have 2004 awd sienna. A week ago, when i started the car in a freezing morning and drove in subdivision road, the slippery light and beep came on and the brake acted here and there on the wheels. At the very beginning, i thought the road was slippery. But it was not the case. There was no way my van was skidding all the time. I was only driving at 10 mph. Then i realized the vsc was wrongly activated. Whenever i…
ODI 10252911
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration bank drive through after completing business transaction. After stepping on the accelerator car leaped forward suddenly going over a bermans crashing into two vehiclesd amaging both my vehicle was totalled*cw
Crash reported
ODI 10302534
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving less than 30 mph in the right lane, the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle almost crashed into the median. The contact steered to the left and the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate unexpectedly. He attempted to avoid oncoming traffic, but was unable to slow the vehicle down or come to a complete stop. The contact pulled into a parking lot and the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10242209
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I had slowed my car to allow a group to pass and was making a left hand turn into a parking spot. My car lurched forward and sped forward nearly striking a group of teenagers. I plowed through three cement pillars and a flower pot and finally came to rest. My engine was revving and my foot was on the brake. *tr updated 12/02/09 *bf updated 12/03/09 the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10233093
Vehicle Speed Control
In may of 2008, i was attempting to pull my 2004 toyota sienna into the garage. I was idling when suddenly the vehicle took off. I was standing with both feet on the brake and could not stop. I crashed through the rear of the garage and hit a tree which ripped the right tire and axle from the drive shaft. At that point, i can to a stop however the engine continued to race until i turned off the vehicle. My 2 year…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10314386
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration in 2004 toyota sienna van: at 0830am pst, april 29th 2008 i was driving to work at my school where i work as a teacher. While making a slow u-turn, with my foot lightly on the brake pedal, my 2004 toyota sienna le van suddenly took off and accelerated uncontrollably like a rocket at maximum velocity. The accelerator pedal was never pressed during this incident. I had just a split second to remove…
Crash reported
ODI 10227481
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 toyota sienna. I was only driving at 10 mph out of a parking lot when i realized the vsc was activated even though the vehicle was not in a skid situation or on a slippery pavement. Whenever i reached more than 6mph, vsc activated and broke the speed down to 5 mph. I could only drive at 5mph without getting vsc activated. Had to get a fairfax city police escort to the nearest toyota dealer. This is…
ODI 10253915
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving with the cruise control engaged and the vehicle accelerated beyond the set speed. When the vehicle will decreased in speed the sensors detected another vehicle approaching. The contact switched lanes and the vehicle would start to accelerate up to 10 mph beyond the set speed. After the vehicle has passed the approaching vehicle, the vehicle will decrease back…
ODI 10316369
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the driver owned a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving 60 mph, the driver crashed into a semi-automatic truck. The driver and a passenger in the front seat were killed as a result of the crash. The contact stated that there were no indications that the brake was applied and that the vehicle may have accelerated forward. The current and failure mileages were not available. Updated 04/22/10 *bf updated 06/14/10.*jb…
Crash reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10318162
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions. There was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unexpected acceleration and surge. The driver applied excessive force to the brake pedal and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was able to continue operation with caution. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been…
ODI 10311725
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna mini van. While driving at 15 mph the contact experienced the following failure: intermittent vsc activation after starting the engine and driving straight from a stop position. This failure was always accompanied by the instrument panel vsc light and an audible warning buzzer. The current and failure mileage were 47,000. *ak the consumer sated the abs would activate. The…
ODI 10183775
Vehicle Speed Control
Van was put in reverse and it accelerated on its own and hit car behind, quickly put it on drive and w/out pressing accelerator, it surged forward. Luckily there were boxes between the van and the wall. Brought it to toyota, said they found nothing wrong with the van and that the warranty wont cover. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10182990
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota 2004 le sienna. Driving on straight, dry, road about 30-40 mph. Vsc suddenly light turned on unexpectedly, followed by loud beeping noise. Van appeared to hesitate. Can't go more than 40 mph. I was glad that there was no car behide me otherwise there would have been an accident. Van was brought into dealer (toyota of palo alto, ca). They found no error code. *nm
ODI 10178940
Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling slowly into a parking space and my 2004 sienna van uncontrollably accelerated and smashed into a building. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10183408
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna ce. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph. When releasing the foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle momentarily continued to accelerate. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact was under the impression the failure was due to driver error. The failure and current mileages were approximately 30,000.
ODI 10315547
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while applying brake pressure, the pedal will go to the floor. In addition, the vehicle accelerated without warning causing an accident. One person sustained minor injuries and there was a crash and property damage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated and the contact was informed that the vehicle is functioning normally.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10154402
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving into a parking space at approx 10 mph when the vehicle accelerated while i was parking it. Thank god a tree was in front of the space or i would have hit a person or vehicle. It happened on 9/27/2005 and i was told i must have hit the gas. Since my husband works for a toyota dealership i let it go. I now realize i should report it to you as my husband knows of other accidents since then. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10355960
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE HESTITATES UPON ACCELERATION. *AK
ODI 10191207