2005 Toyota Sienna Service Brakes Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
- stability control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
When driving at any speed above 25 mph, the traction control light on the dashboard will come on, it will beep and the brake will engage without the driver pressing the brake pedal (these all happen at the same time). This in turn locks the brakes at times and the car veers to the right. There is no reason that we can figure out that this happens. It has happened many times and three days ago, it happened twice in…
ODI 11254297
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I have a 2005 toyota sienna where the vsc system activated randomly and slowed our van down. When it first happened we thought that the van broke down because there was a beeping sound and it seemed like the brakes activated by itself. Kinda scared us because we were going around a turn at 60mph
ODI 11252804
Service Brakes
While driving at 55 mph highway speed and curving gently to the right, the vsc system on this minivan evidently picked up a false indication of a slip in the vehicle's traction. This caused the car to automatically apply the brakes on the left side, pulling the van's direction from right to left, and slow the car quickly from 55 to 35 mph, with vehicles behind me quickly closing in on the rear end. Within seconds…
ODI 11120863
Service Brakes
Abs lights activate going at speeds from 15-60 on any type of curves then starts braking automatically. This situation has been going on for a while and as late as this past weekend (10 times) on highway 299 west from redding,ca. - eureka, ca. These sensors need to be recalled.
ODI 11065911
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving around curves with dry pavement on highways and exit/entrance ramps at highway rates of speed (55-65 miles per hour or less) the anti-lock brake system engage,s causing the van to pulse and slow down unexpectedly. It disengages once the wheel straightens. We first tried to trouble shoot with our local mechanic with no success, prompting us to have our local toyota service department attempt to…
ODI 10970378
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the brake pedal was depressed but failed without warning. The vehicle rolled into thestreet. The contact had to continuously pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10883588
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving at approximately 40 mph and entering a left turn curve, the abs and vsc lights activated and the vehcle lurched violently to the right then back to thge left. I was able to regain control after a few seconds, but during this time time i was not able to steer properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent service facility. The brakes and stability control were inspected. There were not any trouble…
ODI 10883251
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving various speeds, the abs seized intermittently and the abs warning indicator illuminated once during the fourteen times the abs failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The…
ODI 10871577
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
On several occasions the vehicle stability control on my 2005 toyota sienna xle is activated suddenly and for no reason. It has happened changing lanes on the freeway, on off ramps, and city streets. I was never going over the speed limit, turning sharply, and the road was not wet or slippery. The activation caused my car to rapidly decelerate from 50 mph to 20 mph in a matter of seconds and caused my wife,…
ODI 10865360
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Very dangerous situation: toyota sienna 2005 vsc (anti skid system) kicks in unexpectedly for no reason. Numerous times i have been driving straight along dry roads only to have my abs (antilock braking system) suddenly come on, the van slow down, with the vsc alarm going off, and the vsc light blinking. It's very scary, especially on the highway, and it becomes hard to control the van. This has happened at high…
ODI 10809895
Service Brakes
2005 sienna anti skid activates without provocation, similar to many other complaints, skid vsc comes on for no reason, putting on brakes uncontrollably. Happened on freeway in rain and almost lost control. See the websites and dealer complaints. Someone is going to get killed here. Do something! Intermittent and very dangerous can cause out of control skidding and happens without warning in wet or dry conditions
ODI 10807104
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
TESTING
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789498
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
TESTING
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789493
Service Brakes
It just turn on anti-lock brake system and brake lights. Toyota told me that the actuator is damaged, replacement cost $ 1,900.00. Safety issue
ODI 10760005
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. During cold weather, the rear brakes failed to engage. The contact had the rear brakes replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10691418
Service Brakes
Approaching full stop realized that although braking car was not slowing. Brake again and again then car felt as if coasting in free fall then shot forward like an air plane taking off. Kept slamming on brake; suddenly car stopped moving forward - no huge jerk/lurch as one might expect from sudden stop just......stopped. Continued to drive home. A few times i pressed accelerator and then brake to compare to "event"…
ODI 10651151
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On monday, oct. 13, 2014, i was slowly backing out of my driveway when my 2005 toyota sienna van suddenly accelerated rapidly and uncontrollably. I tried to stop the van, but it sped backwards across the street in front of my house, ran over a curb, and crashed into a parked car. The car that my van struck pushed into another car which was also damaged. This was most frightening and upsetting, especially since i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10644967
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving 45 to 50 mph on a road on a dry sunny day. Suddenly vsc light came on and warning beep and at the same time the brakes engaged causing a rapid slow down of the van. I almost swerved into the next lane due to the brakes engaging. This happened 3 times in one morning. This is extremely dangerous as it could cause a collision, especially at higher speeds. *tr
ODI 10595160
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
At near highway speed on clear, dry pavement while traveling straight the electronic stability control (as evidenced by the dashboard light blinking) activated the brakes without warning causing the vehicle to suddenly lose speed. The his happened intermittently in the past. *tr
ODI 10556880
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated with a chime. The vehicle began to brake independently and then veered off the roadway. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10553205
Service Brakes · Steering
I was backing out of space in parking lot. With engine still on and running, the steering column locked and the brakes became inoperative. Fortunately i was able to jam down on emergency brake to keep from backing into other vehicles across the aisle in the lot. *tr
ODI 10536310
Service Brakes
I was driving in traffic and briefly looked to side of road. Then looked back and noticed traffic stopped ahead of me. Fully applied brakes (hard) but no braking, squealing or abs. Full airbags but fortunately no injuries. Looking at the scene i should have had plenty of distance to stop. Car totaled. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10512115
Interior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the gear shift lighting failed to work and the brake pedal sank to the floorboard. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes failed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10689566
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was driving the car and noticed it was a bit sluggish. The next thing i know, the brake pedal is on the floor even though i am not pressing it, and the car is still moving. I had my three children in the car, so i drove carefully to a safe stopping place, used the emergency brake, and exited the car. I then noticed that all four brakes or tires were smoking and there was a very strong burning smell. If there had…
ODI 10493652
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
2005 toyota sienna's vehicle stability control engaged for no reason while in many different conditions (dry, wet, curve, straight, it didn't matter) making me lose control of the car. The vsc, trac off and check engine lights came on and a beeping sound engaged while the care took over not allowing driver input. I had to put it in neutral until it turned off. I have read many accounts online of other toyota sienna…
ODI 10691381
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