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2004 Toyota Sienna Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

228
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 228 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 7 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • sliding door · 77 records
  • power sliding · 29 records
  • door cable · 27 records
  • door open · 25 records
  • sliding doors · 23 records
  • passenger side · 23 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi106
100–150k mi43
30–60k mi38
1–30k mi8
150–400k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 4, 2010 · 103,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2004 toyota sienna automatic passenger side sliding door stopped working and wouldn't shut. This door also came open without warning, presenting a safety hazard to children riding in car. *tr

    ODI 10298576

  • December 28, 2009 · 10,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    My 2004 toyota sienna has had issues with the sliding doors ever since i have owned it. A couple of years into ownership the cable on the motorized door (passenger side) became slipped off its track, making closing the door impossible. The cable had to be snapped, converting the door to a manual door, so that the car could be locked and secured. The cost of repair was excessive (for me), thereby making this…

    ODI 10297792

  • December 27, 2009 · 84,023 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The cable on the automatic drivers side sliding door of our 2004 toyota sienna snapped. This rendered the door unable to close until getting it to the dealership. *tr

    ODI 10297156

  • December 20, 2009 · 111,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The weld that secures the door check mounting panel to the driver door is failing on my 2004 sienna le. I get the dreaded popping noises when the door is opened and closed. The door check is the device that holds the door open halfway or fully open. This device provides resistance so the door does not swing freely. Toyota is aware of the issue (toyota service bulletin nv003-07) and extended the regular warranty to 5…

    ODI 10313527

  • December 18, 2009 · 124,600 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    We have a 2004 sienna ce that we bought new. Since owning the car (it has 125,000 miles on it) the sliding doors have frozen shut whenever the weather is cold. Living in vermont, i thought that this issue was isolated. However, when my son tried to open the door and the handle snapped off because the door was frozen shut once again, i decided to check to see if there were other complaints. Yes there were...many. I…

    ODI 10300003

  • December 18, 2009 · 61,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Toyota sienna 2004. Automatic right side door progressively getting harder and harder for motor to close & latch properly. A week ago, vehicle was parked on a slight decline. My child opened door, the door reclined 75% then, in a manual mode, reversed and started closing rapidly. Had his hand or foot been in the way, it would have crushed the limb. Dealer said, 'this is a $1200 - $1700 repair not covered by toyota…

    ODI 10296960

  • December 9, 2009 · 132,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna with electric sliding side doors. The passenger side sliding door locked open today and would not move. My wife was taking children to school. It was very cold. I took the van to the toyota dealer and they said it would be near $2000 to repair it. They had to cut the door cable so we could operate it manually. This is unacceptable. I own two toyota's and was planning to buy more. They…

    ODI 10295166

  • December 6, 2009 · 63,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Sliding side doors freeze shut and can not be opened when temperature drops below freezing. *tr

    ODI 10294640

  • December 4, 2009

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Sliding passenger door prone to freezing and squeaking in cold weather. *tr

    ODI 10294477

  • December 1, 2009 · 90,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Right power sliding door is completely inoperative. Unable to open the door with either the manual handles (inside or outside) or the power switch. *tr

    ODI 10398369

  • November 20, 2009 · 111,224 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna le. I am unable to open my right rear power sliding door with the key fob, button on the b-pillar, or button on the driver overhead console. This problem occurs at all temperatures. For now, i can open the door manually. I have no confidence the problem will not get worse. The dealer diagnosis is a deforming rear roller door hinge. A door hinge bending during under normal use should not…

    ODI 10315511

  • November 13, 2009 · 73,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The cable which opens and closes the left side sliding door broke. The door jammed and would only open about 6 to 8 inches. The dealer told me that the cable was rusted through. *tr

    ODI 10292839

  • November 1, 2009

    Fuel System, Other · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I purchased a 2004 toyota sienna le in 2003. The date that i was to pick up the brand new van i was informed of a recall. When i pick up the van i was told that the recall concerning the gas tank was made. Now, the gas tank is linking, what should i do now. *tr

    ODI 10298675

  • November 1, 2009 · 80,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna minivan. It has two power sliding rear doors that use a cable to open and shut. Over the past few months there has been a grinding noise coming from both doors and recently, one of the cables finally snapped, resulting in the door to be unusable. I am being told by toyota this is a $1200 repair as the whole door mechanism needs to be replaced, despite the fact the only problem is the…

    ODI 10298527

  • October 31, 2009 · 128,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Toyota sienna minivan sliding door will not open/close - got stuck in the open position. *tr

    ODI 10290741

  • October 14, 2009 · 118,122 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Automatic sliding passenger side door cable broke. Door will not open or close. Occupants are trapped in vehicle. Must climb over front seat or out drivers side sliding door (which also broke) to egress vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10294660

  • October 13, 2009

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    We have a 2004 toyota sienna. We have discovered that the cable on driver side of the sliding door has rusted/rotted and snapped off. We have called toyota about this issue and they informed us that the doors are not covered. We feel that this is a safety issue as the doors only open part way. We have found that there was no recall on this issue. Please look into this asap. Just picture your children trapped in the…

    ODI 10287476

  • October 11, 2009 · 98,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Car parked on hill while opening the power sliding door cable snapped and door slid closed on hand. Door cable is a small thin cable the door motor pulls on in both directions to open and close. Cable rusted through there is no maintenance schedule or way to inspect cable. Cable rusted and broke within door. Cable should have been made of stainless steel or some none corrosive material. There are a large number of…

    1 injury

    ODI 10326089

  • October 10, 2009 · 78,000 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    My driver side sliding door fell off my 2004 toyota sienna. When i looked closely i found the cable was snapped, and the door was jammed with the kids inside the car was unable to go no where until a friend was able to help us out, the dealer want over $1500 to fix the problem, no way i can afford that at this time, so they suggested to cut the cable and make the door manual and that is what i'm running on right…

    ODI 10340520

  • October 1, 2009 · 78,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I own a 2004 toyota sienna le. The rear passenger door is automatic. One of the reasons why we purchased this vehicle. It has since stopped working. I was bringing the kids home and went to drop off another child. Opened the door with the power button, worked fine. Door would not shut. Turned the power off to the door, still would not shut. Had to drive home with the door ajar. Children needed to get out the drivers…

    ODI 10323209

  • October 1, 2009 · 87,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna xle limited. Both sliding doors have broken. When i have been driving the car with my 7 year old son and my dog in the car, the door has slid open. *tr

    ODI 10286172

  • September 27, 2009 · 74,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    We purchased the new 2004 toyota sienna on or about august of 2004. In about late september of 2009 i noticed a popping sound coming from the driver's door when opening and closing it. It became progressively worse in the following weeks. I checked on-line and discovered it to be a common problem with other 2004, 05, 06, 07 and 08 siennas. I had a 5 year extended warranty and called the toyota customer service here…

    ODI 10317851

  • September 19, 2009 · 81,339 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The power function of the automatic rear sliding passenger door has failed. The cable that attaches to the motor for this device snapped and was exposed causing a safety hazard. Approximately 1 foot of cable was exposed and hanging from the middle rear of door. Additionally other parts of the system failed/broke when the cable broke and became lodged in the system causing the door to remain open. When some of these…

    ODI 10285461

  • September 15, 2009 · 130,334 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Both passenger and driver 's side sliding doors cables have snapped and i can not open the passenger side door at all! The driver side door opens manually. *tr

    ODI 10314444

  • September 12, 2009 · 67,800 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2004 toyota sienna with automatic rear passenger sliding door. The cable and motor malfunctioned in january 2008. I went to the dealer in gainesville, fl. I was advised that the whole assembly with the wire cord had to be replaced at the cost of about $ 1300.00. After getting it fixed, the same wire and the plastic latch broke again on 9/12/09. Went to the dealer only to be informed again that the same…

    ODI 10283850