2004 Toyota Sienna Body Problems
- 275
- 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 275 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Door · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 100 |
| 100–150k mi | 80 |
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
We tried to close the automatic sliding door, but it remained stuck open. We had to drive the vehicle with the door open to a service station and get the cable cut in order to be able to shut the door. Researched the issue on the internet and found it is a common problem. Service bulletin number : sb-0280-10 date of bulletin : oct 04, 2010 nhtsa item number : 10036906 component : structure:body:hatchback/liftgate…
ODI 10482436
Body
The driver door makes a double clicking sound either on opening or closing. Tried putting dw40, but did not work. After "googling" the problem, discovered that many other toyota sienna owners have the same problem. It seems an issue with the way the welding is done on the door. Some bloggers have said that the dealer fixed it at no charge. Others state that the dealer and/or toyota will not address the issue because…
ODI 10503230
Body
I have a 2004 sienna le that has always been garage kept and very well taken care of. The dash on the driver, center and passenger side above the airbag has been cracking for sometime now and what once started as a small crack, is now a spiderweb of cracks that extends over the entire passenger side of the dash. When searching on the internet for a used dash i came across the following thread:…
ODI 10471338
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the front driver side door would exhibit a popping noise when opened. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the door weld failed. The manufacturer advised the contact that the extended warranty was expired and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,440.
ODI 10472132
Body
While the car was parked on a flat road, we were trying to open the power sliding door. It was supposed to be opened by one push of a button, however, it did not. So we had to manually open it. Now the door is so heavy to use it manually. *tr
ODI 10472128
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle had developed a crack in the center of the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,300 and the current mileage was 61,100.
ODI 10474090
Body
Door check broken on drivers side door. I am told this requires the door to be replaced at a cost of $2,000. As a result, i have an unsafe situation since i had to remove the door check. *tr
ODI 10470245
Body · Electrical System
Power sliding door cable broke. Confirmed with toyota dealer that breaking cable caused power door motor to fail. Toyota has warranty enhancement to cover cable, but will not cover motor. *tr
ODI 10467699
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated there was a clunking noise when closing or opening the front driver's side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the door had to be re-welded. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated the door would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10516105
Body
Driver side sliding door is broken. Dealer says weld is broken requiring complete door replacement at a cost of $2000. The driver door was replaced years ago under a recall because it too had a broken weld. *tr this sliding door problem is not an isolated issue. The dealers are well aware of the problem on these vans. *tr
ODI 10468067
Body
Sienna is experiencing the broken welds on the drivers side door check pocket. The pocket although repaired once has now fractured / cracked. *tr
ODI 10520488
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the driver side door weld had fractured which caused the door to crack and move out of place. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the hinges needed to be replaced and welded. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10692499
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that he noticed a fracture along the dashboard near the air conditioning vents, leading to where the air bags were located. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would have to replace the entire dash board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not recalled…
ODI 10483162
Body
Tl* the contact owns 2004 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the driver side door failed and when opening or closing the door, there was a loud grinding noise, followed by a loud pop. In addition, the door was extremely hard to push open or close. The contact stated that she sprained her left leg while attempting to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the door well was fractured…
1 injury
ODI 10462454
Body · Electrical System
The driver side door stop started making a noise when we open and close the door. The window stopped opening completely. Toyota has extended the warranty to 6 years or 100k miles for this defect. They won't repair my vehicle because it is beyond the extension. The cost is over $2,000. Now the door stop has broken off completely and door swings wide. This creates a dangerous situation every time we use the car. My…
ODI 10593582
Body
Door check assembly welds broke. This is a known toyota problem which was supposed to be covered under tsb nv003-007. However, toyota has limited their fixing of this problem by a mileage and years cap. Many original owners like myself are now left holding the bag. Toyota has rejected my request to have this factory defect fixed at their cost. The ntsb should investigate this factory defect problem in 2004 through…
ODI 10460810
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact noticed that the passenger side sliding door was malfunctioning due to the henge failing. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not repaired. The current and failure mielages were 92,000.
ODI 10458954
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. The contact was driving 15 mph when the rear passenger door opened independently. The contact closed the door and the door remained shut until later recurring. The contact called the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for…
ODI 10468924
Body
Driver side door's started making a popping noise around 2012, with only 60,095 miles on the vehicle. The door became unwieldy and did not "check" itself when opening and closing, which resulted in bruised legs, but no serious injuries (thus far). My local toyota dealer in puyallup, wa indicated it would cost $2000 to replace the door. I opted to have a weld performed on the door for $200 by a certified auto body…
ODI 10703008
Body
Cable on sienna driver side power sliding door frayed and broke. Door is now stuck closed. Passenger side sliding door is now grinding and i am afraid the same thing will happen. This should be a recall due to the cost and number of issues! *tr
ODI 10459803
Body
Door hinges are falling off of vehicle. Both my driver side and passenger side front doors and now my drivers side slider door hinges have fallen off. The door hinges are literally fallen off of the vehicle! My last visit to dealer 4/2017 was for yet another slider door motor repair (2x one side/ 3x the other at $1200 each). But, this time was different they told me i was lucky the slider door did not fall off…
ODI 10970923
Body
The passenger side automatic sliding door opening mechanism does not properly open the door. Pushing the open button produces a whirring noise of the door motor and a single jerky response of the door, but not an actual opening of the door. The happens in the both open and close positions. With the inside handle cover removed, i could see that pushing the open button did not actuate the latch fully. "manually…
ODI 10465664
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While parked, the contact noticed a clicking sound when opening the front driver side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated the driver side door check mounting panel weld spot would have to be replaced. The contact began to notice a clicking sound when opening the front passenger side door as well.the vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10464323
Body
Our passenger side rear door stopped opening and closing with the remote or inside buttons 4 days ago but we could open and close it manually. As of this morning it will no longer unlock to allow us to open the door. My children are required to exit that side of the car at school drop off so this is now dangerous for them to have to get out on the driver side and walk around the car. I also worry that if we were in…
ODI 10451420
Body
Passenger door does not work. We purchased vehicle used and they said they had the door disconnected from the electrical buttons so it is manual only. I see resources online that say there is a cable that frays making the door unable to open or close. March 2012 is when we purchased vehicle from previous owner. Door was not working at that time.
ODI 10895421