2005 Toyota Sienna Door Problems
- 165
- 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 165 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- sliding door · 73 records
- power sliding · 31 records
- sliding doors · 27 records
- passenger side · 27 records
- side door · 22 records
- automatic sliding · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 59 |
| 30–60k mi | 50 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that both rear doors stopped functioning and could not be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. In order to operate the doors, the contact had to sever the cables that powered the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed he would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not serviced. The…
ODI 10334634
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver side, rear passenger door will only open a 6-8 inches. It is not a power door. Seems to be linked to the cable mechanism that disables door if gas cap door is left open. Have made sure gas tank door is shut properly, child proof door safety is not interfering and window is all the way up as well as various other suggestions with no results. Door is still only opening 6-8 inches. Seeing as how the other…
1 injury
ODI 10315292
Door
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the rear door would only open partially. The failure progressed to the point where it would not stay open or it would just close forcefully. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a technical service bulletin (08001) but because it did not apply to her vin; therefore, she would be responsible for…
ODI 10334334
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I am reporting what i believe is an electrical problem with my 2005 toyota sienna xle sliding passenger door. The first two years i had the vehicle there were no problems but starting two years ago, when it snows, sleet freezing rain the sliding doors stick or freezes shut. There are also times when the door latch will not engage the hook popping out after the door is believed to be closed. The problem begins in the…
ODI 10308257
Door
I have had trouble with my passenger side power sliding door for the last 12-18months. First the door was stuck and wouldn't open. A trip to toyota resulted in having the mechanisms replaced. Fortunately i was under warranty at the time. Now the door opens and partially shuts but will not latch for a complete close. A trip to toyota says that the latching mechanism has gone bad and will cost $875 to fix. The other…
ODI 10448013
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
During cold weather, my 2005 toyota sienna, one or both rear sliding doors (manually operated) will fail to open more than a fraction of an inch. Furthermore, having pulled on the door to attempt to open it, it is then difficult to close all the way. Therefore, i have often been riding along at highway speeds (sometimes at night) with the interior lights flickering on-and-off because the van's sensors sense that a…
ODI 10313810
Door
The sliding doors on my 2005 toyota sienna freeze shut every winter. The only way to get in the car is to either wait for them to thaw or climb through the driver's door and kick them open. This freezing does not allow me to get inside the car with two small children. Toyota should start a campaign or at the bare minimum post a fix for this obvious manufacturing defect. *tr
ODI 10297870
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger side sliding door would not open. Vehicle out of warranty. Husband replaced latching mechanism inside which had broken because it was made out of plastic. The replacement mechanism that was ordered by parts department at toyota dealership was metal. *tr
ODI 10378636
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Sliding doors unable to be opened in freezing weather. Had to put vehicle into warm garage to get doors opened. *tr
ODI 10300099
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The sliding doors on our toyota sienna minivan freeze shut. There is a manufacturing defect such that the seals have to be siliconed multiple times every winter. Now toyota is recommending changing the seals to a new seal, but instead of issuing a safety recall they are charging $200.00. In an accident or car fire being able to exit the car or extricate a child from the back seats is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10295603
Door
Our 2005 toyota sienna le, with approx 59, 000, has a malfunctioning power sliding passenger door on the right side that we've been told is "worn out" despite it's age and average usage (2 kids, ages 12 and 14). We bought this car new and have maintained it regularly through the dealership. Since early dec. Of 09 this door has either not closed completely, suddenly opening instead of latching as expected, or when…
ODI 10301961
Door
Sliding doors are frozen shut in temps below freezing. *tr
ODI 10381095
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
General ware lead to the drivers side automatic sliding door on my 2005 toyota sienna is failing to open or close without assistance. I am concerned it will bind or break preventing me from closing the door. I am not the first have this issue and feel it requires some attention. *tr
ODI 10300304
Door
Toyota sienna xle 2005 with automatic sliding doors- cable snapped on driver side door. I can not open the door now. Toyota tells me it will cost $1500 to fix- come on- it is a 1/4" cable and they tell me the entire door motor-which appears to work fine has to be replaced. I found out that there are many with the exact same complaint. This is shoddy workmanship and a big rip off. *tr
ODI 10293264
Door
Passenger sliding door does not shut fully when buttons are pressed. *tr
ODI 10311631
Door
POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *TR
ODI 10288909
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Drivers side rear power door cable broke and jammed door open. My wife had to drive the car home from work with the door open because the cable had become tangled inside the door and would not allow it to close. This should not happen on a 4 year old top of the line car. (sienna xle limited awd) that costs over $40k. The dealer says repair will cost more than $2000! *tr
ODI 10332720
Door · Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The sliding doors would not open. Report # 0910101597 was filed with the manufacturer and a representative advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer also stated that they would not assume any responsibility for the repair or the fee. The failure and current mileages were 57,000. Updated 10/27/09 *bf the consumer stated one door is manual…
ODI 10285986
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power sliding door won't close properly. Sags on hinges, preventing reliable operation of the door even in manual mode. Problem first appeared around 50k miles, reported to toyota at 60k miles. *tr
ODI 10310597
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 toyota sienna - sliding door safety issue. The passenger side automatic sliding door has stopped working and as a result of the automatic feature the door is not functioning, that is, it cannot be opened. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealer only to be told that it was the first they and toyota has seen this issue, that it was not a safety issue as i alleged, and that in order to repair the issue it would cost…
ODI 10304975
Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. He stated that the passenger side sliding door will not lock. As a consequence the door could open while driving. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician concluded that the motor needed to be replaced. He then added that they would cover the expense for the part, but not the labor. The vehicle was being repaired. The current and failure mileages were 49,000.
ODI 10284898
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The automatic passenger side van door would not open and was indefinitely locked and would not open. It had happened before but somehow came open by itself. I brought it to toyota dealership and the mechanic said the latch assembly came "loose" but was not "broken." this would have been a costly fix and would not cover it by warranty that we had purchased since it wasn't "broken." i went straight into the dealership…
ODI 10304054
Door
2005 toyota sienna automatic sliding doors fail. I have had problems since there was less than 20k miles but each time i brought it in it always worked. They never documented the visits therefore showing no history of the problem other than my word. I had bought an non toyota extended warranty and the driver side door completely failed right before it was up. I told them the other door had the same problem and they…
ODI 10277528
Door
2005 toyota sienna. 60,000 miles. On 06/2009 passenger side power slider door broke. Would not open or close. Toyota dealer says the cable/motor broke and this is a known common problem. Toyota wanted $1500 to fix it. They managed to make it work manually. Dealer recommended complaint to nhtsa. *tr
ODI 10320708
Door · Structure
I own a 2005 toyota sienna as of 2009 both of my sliding passenger doors have stopped working. Behind the driver's side the cable has snapped and hangs out of the back of the door. The motor has completely failed and we sometimes cannot open the door at all. My 5 year old daughter sits on that side. On the other side the motor no longer works, but so far the cable is still attached. My van is used to transport my…
ODI 10306811