2005 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- sliding door · 28 records
- passenger side · 13 records
- power sliding · 10 records
- side sliding · 10 records
- sliding doors · 9 records
- spare tire · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side sliding door cables were defective. The cables froze and she was unable to open the doors. The dealer stated that the cables could be replaced but was unsure of the problem would be completely solved. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10378474
Frame And Members · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The drivers side door makes a crackling/scraping noise as if a hinge or metal component is broken. We had received a recall notice from toyota to come in to have the problem repaired, if the problem existed. It did not exist when letter was received - letter said file this recall info if the problem did not exist. So we filed it. Then later the problem occurred and when we took the van in for repair the dealership…
ODI 10307140
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
I own a 2005 toyota sienna xle. The plastic on the sliding door cable chipped away causing the cable to become exposed. It corroded and snapped, which made the door to stay wide open without being able to close it back manually. I found out that simillar incident happened to lots of owners putting us and our children's lives at risk. Toyota is not taking responsibility but only documenting the complaints. *tr
ODI 10288790
Structure
2005 sienna xle limited. In october of 2009 the cable to the drivers side power sliding door became tangled and snapped. Caused the door to be frozen in a half open position. Seems very early in the life of the car (50,400 miles) to have something so major go wrong. *tr
ODI 10290040
Structure
On 2005 toyota sienna there was a recall on power liftgate struts.why only power liftgate,why not on manual liftgate,is it not the same struts? I am having a same problem with my liftgate,which is manuall liftgate. I called toyota on 03/30/2010 to tell them about my problem,but they said it is on power liftgate only........... I bought my 2005 sienna brand new. My liftgate is having the same problem as power lift…
ODI 10322894
Structure
The sliding door on my 2005 toyota sienna minivan stuck open and would not close. I have to drive home with the door open until i was able to force it close. Now it only work manully. *tr
ODI 10277647
Structure
DASHBOARD IS MELTING. *TR
ODI 10617669
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
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
I can't open my driver or passenger sliding doors on my 2005 toyota sienna van. It started about a year after i purchased. The driver side passenger would just open when it wanted to didn't do nothing to it. One day it would open, the next day it wouldn't did this for about 3 months now it won't open at all. The passenger rear power sliding door started making noise like something was stuck in it. Had it checked at…
ODI 10325259
Structure
The sliding doors on the van freeze shut when weather is cold and now one of them can not be opened even in warm weather. It appears that the lock on the sliding door will not disengage. The second door is starting to fail as well. I took it to the dealer and they said it has not been a problem with other sienna vehicles but there are many complaint of it on the web. Toyota could not open it either and suggested i…
ODI 10308719
Structure
Dash cover cracked and i'm worried that the airbag will not deploy properly. *tr
ODI 10438742
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Passenger side automatic sliding door will no longer open or operate and is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10266427
Structure
2005 toyota sienna, driver side automatic sliding door jammed. The drive cable for door jammed so my wife was unable able to manually or electrically open the door to get my toddlers out of the van. She had to drive with the door open and children in their carseats with the van door open to a autorepair shop. At the shop the mechanic was able to get the door to lock in the open position, but was unable to get it…
ODI 10269334
Structure
Dashboard cracks over the entire length of the dashboard. Cracks in area above glove compartment that houses the airbag. Cracks in dashboard in front of steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10468236
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2005 toyota sienna has a passenger side power sliding door that has gone through the stages of sticking, rubbing against the body and rubber stripping around windows, and now, working at all through the power button option (or the remote) -- only way to get it open is via the door handle. This seems to be a recurrent problem in a number of toyota sienna but the manufacturer has not issued a recall so far. I deem…
ODI 10313087
Structure
Right side sliding door does not close and rubs against the body of the car. *tr
ODI 10259445
Electrical System · Structure
I have a 2005 sienna that i purchased about 3 years ago. For about two years it has had the problem of not closing. At first it would only close every now and then, and now it won't open or close at all. When the weather is cold, neither of the sliding door will open unless you climb in the front and kick it open. I've taken it into the sandy, utah dealership about 5 different times to have them check it out and…
ODI 10260516
Structure
Manual sliding door is stuck. It opens a couple of inches, but seems to be locked. Also, the driver's front door has a popping sound when opening. The power passenger's side sliding door gets stuck sometimes. It either fails to open or close. My young children have often to climb through the front seats to get to the back seats as often we cannot open the sliding doors. *tr
ODI 10260323
Structure
2005 toyota sienna passenger side automatic sliding door has ceased to function. It can no longer be opened either manually or automatically. This poses a serious situation should someone need to exit the vehicle in an emergency. Additionally the driver's side sliding door is reluctant to open without very sharply pulling on the handle to disengage the lock. This has slowly been deteriorating over the last couple of…
ODI 10280976
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2005 toyota sienna side doors (sliding) constantly lock up in cold weather (less than 40 degrees) prohibiting me from using either door to get my children into my car. There is no way to correct this issue. Turning on your car and warming it up for even as long as one half hour has no effect. To compound matters, once someone has attempted to open either of the doors, the car alarm continues to beep (warning that a…
ODI 10256217
Structure
The power sliding door motor broke, leaving frayed parts of the cables hanging from the car. Dealer estimates a cost of close to 2,000. I only have 30k miles on the car and have not mistreated the door in anyway. *tr
ODI 10251413
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Sliding door, driver side will not open, safety, for emergency purposes it should open. I asked that dealer repair and they did not. *tr
ODI 10241722
Structure
Sliding passenger rear door in minivan periodically will not open - either electronically or manually. I was told replacement part could cost $1200 not including labor. As i have two children in the back of my van, i consider it a safety issue as well as a nuisance to not have both doors in working condition. I also fear that eventually both doors will experience this problem. *tr
ODI 10247864
Structure
Our sienna has worked perfectly until our driver side door started making a popping noise. This only occurs on the drivers side. I have never had this occur on any car i have owned. We thought it may be a lubricating issue but after completing some research, it appears to be a common and costly problem for all sienna owners. Money is tight right now and i am scared to have it checked by the dealership since it…
ODI 10247464
Structure
I am a 42 year old partially disabled mother of 3 children under 5 years old. I went grocery shopping on this sunday as i do every weekend. I had 2 shopping carts full of food, and as every grocery shopping trip i have one of the store employees help me with my cart to the handicap parking spot and hand me the bags from the shopping cart to me to the trunk. This particular sunday i opened the hatch and as soon as it…
1 injury
ODI 10238627