2004 Toyota Sienna Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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December 17, 2004 · 8,000 miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages
We have a 2004 toyota sienna ce. Since purchasing this vehicle, any time the temperature is 32 degrees or lower, the sliding doors do not open. This is a dangerous situation. I have to get my kids in and out of the car via the back tailgate. If there were an emergency and we needed to extricate our children or passengers quickly, we would not be able to do so. *ln
ODI 10381012
November 1, 2004
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My toyota sienna 2004 minivan automatic sliding doors have failed to open on eight separate occasions since november of 2004. The doors are frozen shut and cannot even be opened manually. I have three small children and have been forced to have two crawl in through the rear tailgate over the seats or have them climb in the driver or passenger door and then over the seats. I have to lift a infant in an infant seat…
ODI 10110509
August 11, 2004
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Dt: both manual sliding doors made squeaking noises since vehicle was purchased. The noise distracted consumer while driving. Contacted the dealer and they tried greased it, shaved pieces of the parts, and ordered new parts. But problem recurred. . The first time consumer took vehicle to the dealer was august 11,2005, and it has been 6 times since then. *ak
ODI 10128762