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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 106 |
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. When the contact attempted to close the automatic door on the rear passenger exit, the door failed and would not close. He had to drive the vehicle with the door ajar. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the automatic door motor or controller failed. He researched the failure and was able to determine that by cutting the cable, the door would shut. The…
ODI 10274917
Frame And Members · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear sliding door cable broke. Very expensive to repair ($1600) no help from dealership. Told me to call manufacturer. Car had 50,000 miles. Seems like this should not fail at all. *tr
ODI 10249726
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Sliding door issues. I took the vehicle in because the driver's side door wasn't functioning at all automatically and the passenger side door was freezing and not working automatically all the time. The dealership replaced the cable and motor on the drivers side and told me that there was an obstruction causing my problems with the passenger side door (a pokeman card). The was in the spring of 2008. Now in the fall…
ODI 10240565
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
No event or warning of pending failure. Passenger side sliding power door. Cable snapped. Motor/cable assembly failure. Estimate of $1800.00 to replace repair. *tr
ODI 10246803
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2004 toyota sienna sliding doors malfunctioning. Over time, the doors appear to wear out and will not open from the inside or the outside of the vehicle. They cannot be opened manually or by using the power operation feature. The dealer was able to open it and adjust it but told us that it will happen again unless we paid approximately $1200 per door to replace the worn parts. We are concerned about getting trapped…
ODI 10291812
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Broken cable in side sliding doors (automatic). Would not open manually. Children stuck inside had to exit through front doors. Manual override not functioning. Dealer wants $2,000.00 per door to repair. Van only 4 1/2 years old when cables broke. *tr
ODI 10285852
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Our 2004 sienna sliding door became stuck open and we were forced to cut the cable in order to shut the door. The toyota dealer quoted several thousand $$ to fix it. The cable remains cut and we now use it as a manual opening door. *tr
ODI 10328003
Latches/Locks/Linkages
A defective weld on the driver side door check attachment caused loud popping noise every time the door was used. Problem progressed into a full failure of strap/check mechanism and damage to power window. The pervasive manufacturer defect cannot be sustained as an owner maintenance responsibility by toyota. The broken part has fallen into the door cavity. *tr
ODI 10261114
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The toyota, sienna minivan has a "safety" feature on it so that when a window is open the side doors will not lock shut when they are opened. This is not a safety feature and results in mishaps and possibly injury, especially if the car is parked on a decline. For example, if the windows are open and you want to help your infant, toddlers or other children out of the car, the side car door will not lock shut and…
2 injuries
ODI 10216485
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Purchased toyota sienna le 2004 (new) in may 2004. Also purchased the extended warranty "bumper to bumper" 60 months/100,000 miles coverage plan - highly recommended by the dealership. Jan.2008 (approx.82,000 miles) the left, manual passenger door would not open. Dealership gave repair estimate $1231 for new latches, etc. Told "not covered under warranty." dealership would not repair due to "excessive mileage." now,…
ODI 10347224
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
We are pleased with our sienna with the exception of the sliding doors which freezes the last 2 winters. I have 2 small children under the ages of 3 and very concerned about the safety issues. Whenever the temp is below freezing, the door will not open until the temperature rises. I know that i am not alone with this issue. Should an emergency arise, i fear the safety of my children - however i do not have the money…
ODI 10283924
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In the past 5 months, i have been having problems with the automatic sliding doors on both sides of the van. After activating the close button on the side or with the remote, the doors close and then re-open by them selves repeatedly. On several occasions we had closed the door and driven off and the door would open by it self. This is dangerous, someone or something could have fallen out. When the doors will not…
ODI 10212525
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Left rear manual sliding door on 2004 toyota sienna minivan will not open from inside or out. 1st occurrence was approximately august 2007. Was repaired and broke again approximately may 2008. *tr
ODI 10241163
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Broken welds in door on door stop on 2004 toyota sienna. This is a know defect that needs to be covered under a recall. I know of 35 other vans with the same problem. It is hit or miss if they will fix this under warranty. This will become a safety issue when the brakes ar einvolved. Toyota customer care has refused to take complaints on the problem. Ak
ODI 10194963
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver side passenger door on a 2004 toyota sienna mini van will not close. Normal use of the door. It is electronic opening and closing. However the door goes to shut and then continuously opens back up as if a sensor won't let it close. However when switching to manual, the door does not close either. Nothing in the door runner would cause it not to close, cleaned out all door runways and openings. Something with…
ODI 10326829
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *TR
ODI 10314452
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Right side passenger door will not open. It is an automatic sliding door, but the door failed to open 6 months ago and will not open manually. This is an extreme danger and have been told it will cost 1800 dollars to fix. It should at least open manually, but will not. Now i would have to spend 1,800 dollars i do not have. *tr
ODI 10239957
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The sliding doors on my 2004 toyota sienna freeze up in the winter. This concerns me because i can not open the doors. Therefore my children need to climb into the front of the van to get out or climb in the back and exit the vehicle through the hatchback. They must also enter the van through the front driver's door or the front passenger door. In the event of an emergency, my children will be at risk because they…
ODI 10241744
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1. Power sliding door worked. 2. Went to operate power door, loud sound of plastic breaking, door would not open or close completely. 3. At home saw that cable to operate power sliding door had snapped. Called dealer said they wouldn't do anything, out of warranty. Called toyota said isolated case sorry can't do anything. Cut cable so i was able operate door manually. Approx. 1 year later cable on other door…
ODI 10294613
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. When closing the rear drivers side sliding door it failed and would not close. The contact had to drive with the door tied together by a rope to keep it in place while driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to correct the failure at no cost. Two years later, the drivers side rear sliding door would not close, however, after several attempts,…
ODI 10281165
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power slicing door cable assemblies...... Work and then not working on and off... Did not file complaint before because children complain not working but when i tried... It works about 4 times in the past. First instance in 2008. //// now not working completely/stuck. The power is working, but lock appear stuck to where the lock button wont unlock so door can not be open by button or manually. ***** the warranty is…
ODI 10485120
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Power sliding doors fail to open, primarily in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealership about 10 times. Fist they "could not duplicate the problem", then when i was able to show it to them, they could not fix it. Eventually the manufacturer sent a factory engineer to check the vehicle. He had the door seal replaced. That helped for a few weeks, now it's doing it again. I took it back today they said…
ODI 10298047
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The doors on my 2004 toyota minivan have been freezing every winter season since 2006. Canada toyota has made this a recall item, but the united states will not? I find this to be absurd - especially when children have to climb up through the front seats to get out of vehicles. This could be fatal in an accident if the doors can not be opened. I have contacted toyota dealer and they claim to use wrench grease to…
ODI 10287477
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Dt: contact was concerned about the automatic locks on new vehicles. When starting the vehicle and it started to move, and the doors automatically locked. Contact was afraid he will not be able to unlock the door if the occupant was unconscious or if vehicle was in water or a fire broke out. *ak *nm
ODI 10130328
Cooling System · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2004 toyota sienna ce in ottawa, ontario, canada, from a dealer, new, off the lot in august 2004. By the first winter, both back sliding doors would freeze shut, especially the passenger side, and would not open until the vehicle got really hot inside. The dealer had no solution, offered no solution. In addition, by the second year we had three radiators installed, and had both front doors repaired for…
ODI 10260666