2004 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
- 144
- 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 144 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Body · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 57 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
2004 toyota sienna le power door cable failed and thus door can not be closed. The coating over the cable wore out and ultimately wire failed. *tr
ODI 10277393
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Toyota sienna electric sliding door does not open with button. Can only be opened by pulling hard on outside handle. Dealer suggested replacing door motor. *tr
ODI 10280269
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The passenger and driver side middle (sliding) doors of our 2004 toyota sienna have frozen shut each winter for 5 years. After melting free the drivers side door came suddenly open a few times while we were driving down the road. Now the automatic open/close has stopped working at all. *tr
ODI 10291646
Structure
2004 toyota sienna's driver side automatic sliding door fell off of the vehicle as the cable came off of its track and wound tightly around the motor [located inside the door]. The very tightly wound cable around the motor pulled the door off the track causing a quoted $1,800 in repairs. *tr
ODI 10276296
Structure
The passenger side power sliding door on my 2004 toyota sienna has failed -- we have just under 45k miles on the vehicle. We pressed the button to close the door and, as it was closing, heard a grinding noise. Upon further inspection, the cable was broken. Fortunately we were able to get the door closed, but now the door is unable to open more than 12 inches or so. I took the vehicle in for service and found that…
ODI 10275368
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Defect with toyota sienna power door. The door motor / train mechanism is prone to breaking leaving the door stuck in an open position. Thits makes the car unusable and/or very unsafe. Clearly a minivan is meant to transport children. This has happened to my 2004 sienna twice in the last 12 months. This claim is for the most recent incident. *tr
ODI 10277214
Structure
The sliding rear passenger door on our 2004 sienna failed as a result of a rusted / frayed cable. The door is stuck in the closed position so that my children must exit into traffic. In case of an accident we would be unable to exit that door. This appears to be a common safety problem that toyota has failed to address. *tr
ODI 10274185
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2004 toyota sienna power sliding door cable snapped and ruined sliding door motor. Dealer to charge $2000 for fix. 1 year earlier passenger door cable snapped. Same issues. *tr
ODI 10326279
Structure
I own a 2004 toyota sienna and my sliding motor has given out and i see this problem is just not happening to a few vehicles and from what i understand it also could possibly lead to a safety issue. I officially would like to see this problem resolved before it is too late. *tr
ODI 10275930
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The sliding door cable snapped as the door opened. Leaving it wide open and unable to be closed. I had complained about squeaking noises and they had lubed the door twice. The dealership also replaced a recalled part in that door. *tr
ODI 10269029
Structure
Toyota sienna 04 sliding door cable is frayed and about to snap. Toyota said it will replace the cable & motor for $1500. Our 5 yr. Warranty just expired and the car only has 77000 miles. According to sites i have read, eventually the door will no longer open or may randomly open as you drive down the road. When the cable snaps, it also could hurt anyone standing near. *tr
ODI 10269420
Structure
No apparent difficulties, signs of symptoms had been observed, but my children were placed in potential harm due to a part that appears to be defective and costly to repair. Here is the situation. The power sliding door on the passenger side was opened to discharge some passengers from the rear of the van. When we attempted to close the doors via the power button, the door would not respond (close). We turned the…
ODI 10268376
Structure
Door check on 2004 toyota sienna is broken and is making a loud popping noise and was told by dealership it is door check. Toyota has put in place a warranty enhancement but has extended the warranty for 100,000 mi or 5 years in service. I am within the 5 years but over the 100,00 miles and toyota refuses to assist with this problem. I do not see how mileage should affect this problem and but do see how time in…
ODI 10269975
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
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2004 toyota sienna electric slide door passenger side on mini van. I went to open it and when it came time to close door, the door would not work. I went to dealer ship to have it looked at, and this is what they said. Toyota has many bulletins on this same issue but no recalls. It will be $1800.00 to fix it. Never even said what happened. I told toyota about this problem and they basically said tough i don't care…
ODI 10264976
Structure
The power doors of our 2004 sienna froze each winter since purchase and would not operate until vehicle warmed - 2 children had to climb in and out through front doors. This winter, probably february one cable snapped on passenger side, other cable frayed and refused to operate - dealer estimated approximately $600 per door for repairs. My husband told him we would wait until the recall was issued as this was a…
ODI 10284586
Structure
Gas struts for rear lifting door gave out suddenly. Now door slams down unless physically held up. Happened day after we returned from skiing in lake tahoe for 3 days. *tr
ODI 10257116
Door · Structure
The cable of the motor on the right side of door (second row passenger side), which is automatic door had snapped! Could barely open and/or close the door after that. I went to toyota and they told me there was no warranty on it, so since i could barely open the door, i had to pay to get it fixed. Over $1600! I should mention, we have had problems with this door in the past. It would stick, not open properly, so…
ODI 10256869
Structure
We own a 2004 toyota sienna xl. When temps get cold the rear doors freeze shut. Even after letting the van warm up for 20 minutes the doors are frozen and they stay frozen the entire trip. I have to climb into the back from the front seat. I drive 25 miles to work and cross a river what if the doors are frozen and i am in an accident how would they or me get my baby out of the back!!!! Toyota dealer said toyota is…
ODI 10255496
Structure
The powered rear liftgate struts were replaced as part of the nhtsa recall campaign on 12/18/2008. The new struts no longer lift the tailgate to its previous height. The tailgate now opens about 2" to 3" lower than the maximum extension. The tailgate must be manually pushed to its full extension. At its lower height, it is easy to get bumped in the head as you assume the door will open fully. The dealer states that…
1 injury
ODI 10255585
Structure
The automatic sliding door (passenger side) on my 2004 sienna suddenly became inoperable and unable to be closed. It had a history of freezing closed - not sure if this is related. It appears the cable broke and dangled outside of the car. A plastic mechanism popped out of the door and blocked the door from being closed. This is a safety issue!!!!!! How can you drive a car with the side passenger door stuck wide…
ODI 10255008
Structure
Automatic sliding door cable corroded and snapped. *tr
ODI 10268523
Structure
Passenger and driver side sliding doors freeze shut and will not open. *tr
ODI 10261643
Structure
I have a toyota sienna 2004 le 8 passengers. My complaint is that the dash of the sienna is cracking like someone has sliced it with a blade. Please investigate this defect. I know that i`m not alone with this complaint. Thank you, jesus *tr
ODI 10285441
Structure
On 12/13/08 the passenger side sliding door on our 2004 toyota sienna "froze" and would not open manually or automatically. On 12/28/08, the door stopped functioning completely. On 1/2/09 the vehicle was brought to kings toyota in cincinnati for repair. I have been advised that the cable and motor system within the door is completely bad and needs to be replaced. ($1,634). *tr
ODI 10253601