2005 Toyota Sienna Latch Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- sliding door · 12 records
- sliding doors · 7 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- side sliding · 4 records
- power sliding · 4 records
- doors open · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving at 35 mph, the passenger side sliding door became ajar without warning and would not close. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the latching mechanism failed. The vehicle was repaired on six separate occasions, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the dealer…
ODI 10724266
Body · Electrical System · Latch
The driver rear power sliding door is stuck in closed position and does not open either in automatic power mode or manually. The door got stuck after the power cable was ripped, due to rust, and the door was manually shut. It is now stuck closed and can't be opened using either automatic or manual way. *jb
ODI 10541822
Latch
2005 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to toyota driver and sliding door defect *tgw the consumer stated there was a known factory defect with the door and toyota was not willing to provide full coverage, but only half coverage. Toyota informed the consumer she was past the five year extended warranty. *jb
ODI 10446521
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving at speeds of 20 mph, the contact heard a beeping sound indicating that the driver side sliding door was opened. The door independently opened while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who attempted to close the door when he noticed that the latch had broken. The dealer advised replacing the latch. There were no repairs made to the…
ODI 10336699
Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that when he attempted to close the rear passenger side sliding door it would not latch in place. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the entire door latch system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 31,360.
ODI 10341752
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
Latch
Tl* the contact owns 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated the power sliding doors on both sides are malfunctioning. Contact stated the release button does not unlatch the door as its closing causing the door to stay open. The contact had to manually close the door. This is a safety function offered by the manufacturer that stops children from being injured by the door. The contact took the vehicle to dealer to…
ODI 10312700
Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that both of the passenger side doors would not open or latch all the way. The dealer stated that the control unit needed a new latch lock and hinge assembly on the driver's and passenger side doors. The repair would cost $2,800. The contact is over by 1,500 miles on her extended warranty and there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10275429
Latch · Lock · Structure
I am having trouble with the side power sliding doors. Took it to the dealer twice and they said they could not duplicate the problem. Service bulletin was performed on a rattle. Dealer always tells me that they cannot duplicate the problem- but the problem is still there when i get home! The sliding back doors open but will not shut once pushing any button and i have to do it manually, meaning that i would have to…
ODI 10214320
Latch
Left front door,weld broker, check strap mount base. I would like this safety defect repaired to avoid a complete failure which would permit the unchecked door to swing into an adjacent car or into oncoming traffic, (if parked on a street). Reported this safety defect to toyota on 6/20/07 @ 44,082 miles, assigned file number 200707020143. Toyota has declined to repair this safety defect. Nhtsa service bulletin num…
ODI 10196364
Latch
2005 toyota sienna xle 42000 mile, when trying to close the driver side automatic sliding door, it bounced back before completely close. An obvious hinch worn out at the doorway made the sliding door very loosing. It is dangerous when the door can't shut. *tr
ODI 10200534
Latch
2005 toyota sienna le's driver's side sliding door does not lock into open position when windows are down leaving opportunity for injury to limbs, head, body, etc. *jb
ODI 10185233
Column · Door · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the outside rear driver side door handle would not open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician replaced the release mechanism. The current and failure mileages were 90000. Updated 10/28/09.*lj shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer noticed the driver side door would not always operate when using the outside handle.…
ODI 10285114
Latch
Power sliding door failed to retract. Once when my wife was leaning in the van to get something, i accidentally pushed the button on my key chain that closes the door. It jammed her leg. The door didn't reopen until i pushed the button. This happened a second time when my wife was again getting something out of the back seat when my granddaughter pushed the button on the inside of the car to close it. My wife said…
2 injuries
ODI 10162179
Latch
My van has electric sliding side doors that can be actuated by several means. The forward motion has a safety sensor that will stop and reverse the closing of the door if a person should be in the way and that works well. However, there is not any way to sense a dangerous condition when the door is opening. Upon opening, the door rolls out about 4 inches and then slides on a rail system to the rear of the vehicle.…
ODI 10167524
Latch
Purchased a new toyota sienna le minivan. Noticed within the first day of ownership that the sliding doors were not opening and latching open. The doors would open, but would not latch in the open position causing the potential for the doors to close by themselves. *jb
ODI 10130872
Latch · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Visibility
Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2005 toyota sienna for low tire pressure and rear door shock failure. *kb the rear wiper didn't work, the blower motor and damper had to be replaced, the rear heat did not work. The low pressure light did not warn the consumer that the tire pressure had dropped. *jb
ODI 10168025
Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls
Dt: both sliding doors will not lock into place. The vehicle has been to the dealership, but they stated this was a safety design . When the consumer opened the door it will not lock into place. The service dealer stated when the windows were opened on the door it will not lock into place. The consumer did try to leave the windows up, but the door still will not lock when opened. The owner's manual stated the when…
ODI 10132571
Latch
Automatic passenger door does not sense any person, child or object and will try to shut until enough force is exerted back. Closed completely on my child's hand. Automatic door feature is not recommended due to lack of safety feature to prevent closing on children, pets etc. Would not have purchased this car for that reason alone. Please read other complaints for the '04 toyota sienna passenger doors manual and…
1 injury
ODI 10106334
Latch
2005 toyota sienna mini van. Consumer states problem with sliding doors. *tgw the door would freeze shut every time it snowed, rained or the temperature was below freezing. In addition, the passenger rear door would not unlock. The dealer informed the consumer it would cost $800.00 to fix as they would have to break the door panel to get the door open. The driver side door is beginning to exhibit the same problem.…
ODI 10315446