2005 Toyota Sienna Body Problems
- 172
- 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 172 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Door · 5 records
- Hatchback/Liftgate · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 54 |
| 30–60k mi | 43 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Passenger side power sliding door froze shut. After finally getting it open, it no longer works properly. The door will slide open automatically if you give it a boost by using the handle from either the inside or outside but will no longer automatically open with the touch of buttons. I brought it into my toyota dealer to be serviced and they tried to reinitialize it but the problem they say is a bad power door…
ODI 10449602
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that there were large fractures along the top of the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 66,437 and the failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10453943
Body
Driver and passenger doors are failing open wide due to the broken frame inside the door. Consistent popping noises started occurring then it stopped. The door now only stops when opened all the way. This is dangerous to not only the driver/passenger, but for other cars. *tr
ODI 10573580
Body · Electrical System
Toyota recently recalled the power sliding door cables for certain toyota sienna years. The broken cable inhibits the door from working correctly. Ours, a 2005 sienna, was taken in and it turned out to be the power sliding door actuator. Five days ago, the other sliding door actuator failed. Both doors cannot be opening correctly and poses a serious danger to the safety of our 2 young children. Toyota fails to…
ODI 10489595
Body
Three of the four doors of our toyota sienna have broken. When the cable that operates the rear sliding passenger door snapped, it became entangled in the door mechanism. When we tried to shut the door manually, the glass from the door shattered on the children sitting in the rear seat. Previously, the driver's door hinges snapped. We discovered this problem when three of four hinges had snapped. The door was at…
ODI 10504657
Body
Our 2005 toyota sienna's power side door broke at 127,000 miles. The cable that is attached to a motor inside the door snapped. The only thing wrong is the cable. But, you can't purchase just the cable. You have to purchase the whole motor/cable assembly for $1,100 just for parts directly from toyota!!!! That doesn't include labor to install it!!!!! Apparently this is a common problem for many sienna owners and…
ODI 10433729
Body
Tl* the contact owns 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side power sliding doors were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the doors and stated they needed to replace the motor and cable assembly on the driver side. On the passenger side, the actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who stated offered no assistance. The failure mileage…
ODI 10467263
Body
Cable to drivers side rear sliding door failed. Sliding door (driver side) is stuck and cannot be opened or closed. *tr
ODI 10432446
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would exhibit a loud pop whenever being opened or closed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and…
ODI 10490129
Body
Welds on front driver's side door failed, causing the panel to become loose where the door check strap is mounted. This is a known defective factory weld on some 2004-2006 toyota sienna models, as toyota motor sales usa inc. Already declared a special service campaign for identified vin number sequences. However, the service campaign had expired prior to this failure being diagnosed by the local toyota dealer. The…
ODI 10438962
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured in several areas and ranged in size from approximately 8-9 inches in length. The contact was concerned with the safety of the air bags and was concerned of unintentional deployment or if they would deploy at all in the event of a crash. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10441721
Body
The spot welding on driver side door hinge on 2005 toyota sienna xle is defective and as a result it makes a loud clicking noise. I took this car to nearby toyota dealer who stated that this is a known problem to toyota america, however they refuse to cover it since it is beyond warranty. They also stated that toyota extended warranty on this problem, however did not notify individual owners of this potential breach…
ODI 10436273
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that there was a small fracture in the dashboard which later spread tremendously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that due to the severity of the damage, they were not comfortable with attempting repairs with the possibility of erroneous air bag deployment. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10430454
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that whenever entering the vehicle from the front driver's door, the door would abruptly open very wide and emit a popping sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the door welding was fractured. In addition, the door stop required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a technical service bulletin…
ODI 10442621
Body · Door
Driver door mounting panel weld broke and now is causing a popping noise when opening and closing the driver side door. Toyota sent out an enhancement warranty notice on june 18, 2012 knowing full well that the vehicle prescribed warranty had expired and refused to fix the problem. What is the point of notifying owners about the defect when they refuse to fix the problem. Toyota need to be compelled to issue a…
ODI 10463210
Body · Electrical System
The power sliding door does not open. The dealer and toyota corporate have said tough luck get it fixed for ~$1,500. There are enough complaints on this issue that this should be a recall by now. It's a safety concern of the greatest degree. The door will not open. Example below of typical complaint: 'to date, toyota has not issued a recall for the sienna, although some owners have reported that the automaker has…
ODI 10650394
Body
Door stay on driver's door: weld attaching stay to door failed and door no longer will stay open. Automatic sliding door on passenger side will no longer open or close without manual assistance. Sliding door on driver side will intermittantly not lock in the open position.
ODI 10433056
Body · Door
The driver's side automatic sliding door on our 2005 toyota sienna xle no longer works automatically. It still works if we manually hold the exterior door knob or the interior door knob out for a few moments. I guess that means that the cable has not broken (yet). None of the buttons work to open the door anymore. The dealer says it is an $1100 door motor assembly replacement job. When the cable does break, other…
ODI 10446637
Body
Sliding door cable snapped. Filed a complaint with toyota after discovering that there were thousands of other complaints about the sliding doors on the sienna vans. There is as of yet no recall, which is unbelievable. I will contact sales manager at local dealership tomorrow but with 100k miles, i highly doubt they will be very helpful. Upon inspection, it is clear the cable on the other door will soon be wearing…
ODI 10415595
Body
The driver door on my 2005 toyota sienna is splitting on the seam by the hinge. The automatic sliding door has not worked for years. During the winter the sliding doors routinely freeze and cant be opened. My mechanic says these problems are "big problems with siennas" *kb
ODI 10413769
Body
Driver-side door started making popping noises when opened or closed. Now, the window on driver's side will not open fully unless the door is opened at a certain angle. This is a known issue with toyota sienna's from 2004/2005. However, there has been no recall. If you happen to still be under warranty when the problem starts, toyota will pick up the charge. If not, the cost can be anywhere from $685 to $2000,…
ODI 10524837
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger sliding door inoperable; faulty lock actuator & motor assembly unit. *tr
ODI 10407042
Body
Auto was purchased new from toyota dealer in march of 2005. Received an extended warranty enhancement notice for front door check mounting panel from toyota in 2007. The warranty was for 5 years or 100,000 miles. In june of 2011, my driver door began making the popping sound described in the information i received from toyota. I took the car into a toyota deal and was told the extended warranty had expires and i…
ODI 10538116
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the driver's side door made a squeaking noise when being opened or closed. The contact inspected the driver's door and discovered that the support brackets were broken. The contact replaced the door well. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was 45,000 and the approximate…
ODI 10534309
Body · Hatchback/Liftgate
After toyota dealership replaced liftgate struts due to recall number 08v244000, the new struts cause the liftgate to open rapidly when opened manually, that is not using the power mode. Liftgate opens so rapidly that injury is possible if you are not prepared to or are unable to move out of the way. *tr
ODI 10418548