2006 Toyota Sienna Door Problems
- 98
- 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 98 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- sliding door · 60 records
- passenger side · 23 records
- power sliding · 19 records
- open close · 14 records
- side sliding · 12 records
- side door · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Door
Passenger side automatic door failure. The door was stuck half open and could not be closed while away from home. Safety issue of traveling with children and could not transport them in the car. *tt
ODI 10445804
Door · Electrical System
The back passenger side door of my toyota sienna does not work properly. When the button is pushed to close or open the door, nothing happens. It will open and close when the handle is lifted and the door is guided a little on the track. I have looked online and it seems to be a very common issue with toyota siennas. This disappoints me as it is a very expensive repair! I think a recall is in order. *tt
ODI 10432711
Door · Electrical System
2006 toyota sienna with 70,000 miles on it passenger rear sliding door motor just quit working. Cost of repair is approximately $2000. Toyota referred my wife to extended warranty department for a $2600 extended warranty. Rear door is not usable and will not open unless we pay the $ 2000. *tr
ODI 10402420
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The 2006 toyota sienna passenger power sliding door does not have a manual override. When the power siding door mechanism fails the passenger(s) is (are) trapped in the vehicle or are forced to exit into traffic or climb to the front to exit the vehicle. Although this incident did not result in an accident or injure, it does create a safety issue, especially if children are in the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10407261
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The passenger side sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna will not open, either manually or any other way. *tr
ODI 10392919
Door
The passenger side sliding door will not open, either using manual or power assist. It worked great until one day, it just stopped. The power assist makes a noise, and the door "tries" to open, but the door is stuck closed. This is a huge safety issue because the children cannot exit on the side of the sidewalk (the right side), and must instead exit on the left next to the passing traffic. *tr
ODI 10428056
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door very hard to open and close. Plastic sheeting comes off the cable making it non functional. Bad design if you ask me. $1800 to replace the motor which is outrageous. $1100 for the motor, which again should not cost as much. Highway robbery. I can understand if it couple hundred for the motor. This needs to go on a recall. Too many sienna owners have similar problem. Just google and you will find all the forums.…
ODI 10384293
Door
The automatic door stopped functioning. We are trying to close and open it manually but it still functions automatically just at the end of the closure. We fear that one day it will just refuse to close, or may spring open while we are driving and have children in the back seats. This should be covered but toyota says it is not. It is a hazard!! *tr
ODI 10447490
Door
I have 2006 toyota sienna le van and the side power sliding door has stopped working. The door is frozen in open position and will not close. The motor will move it a little before freezing. This is a garaged vehicle that has no ice. *tr
ODI 10367968
Door
My 2006 toyota sienna has sensors on the sliding door to ensure it doesn't close and injure people. My kids usually step out and operate the sliding doors by themselves. But two days ago after i parked the car in the driveway, my four year old daughter's fingers got stuck in the door while she was closing it. The sensors did not work. Her fingers were stuck in there for atleast 20 seconds until i opened it. The…
1 injury
ODI 10367754
Door · Electrical System · Structure
Both power sliding doors have become inoperable. It is a safety issue because my children cannot open the doors from the inside of the vehicle. Toyota will not stand behind their product. *tr
ODI 10481014
Door
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the driver side rear sliding door suddenly opened and was unable to be closed. The contact called a tow truck company and the driver disconnected the door wires so that the door could be closed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 32,000.
ODI 10359472
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2006 toyota sienna right rear power sliding door would not close. It rolled almost shut, then opened again. The cable that pulls the door shut was loose along the track and i noticed it seemed to be frayed. I had my 3 children in the car and it was raining. I had to forcefully pull the door closed and still could not get it closed because the cable was keeping it from closing. I was forced to get pliers and cut…
ODI 10358205
Door
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. While driving 25 mph, the left front passenger door motor seized, the cable snapped and the door flew open. The door would not close. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the motor and cable were replaced at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
ODI 10359463
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Our automatic sliding door is not working at 55,000 miles. The toyota company refuses to pay to fix the sliding door. I am surprise with toyota's reputation that the automatic sliding door has stop working. I am very concerned about the automatic door not working. Right now the door is on manual. It is very difficult to open and close for my family. My spouse and my hands hurt when we pull to open and close the…
ODI 10378249
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Unknown Or Other
I have a toyota sienna with 69,451 miles. I have had both rear sliding doors repaired twice each. The doors still do not engage and lock. I have two children and multiple times the doors have opened while driving. Toyota recently has a recall on this issue, but it only dates back to 2011. This is an issue for many earlier models and i am furious it was not included. Toyota says there is nothing else they can do for…
ODI 10929581
Door
Tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the actuator motor had a shortage and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and would offer no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,814.
ODI 10375476
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 toyota sienna minivan. Both side sliding doors fail to close properly. Unable to manually close. Door will slide open. Repaired driver side sliding door in 2008. Now in july 2010, passenger side sliding door did not close but had been repaired but now again in december 2010 door continues to not close properly. *tr
ODI 10372501
Air Bags · Door
We purchased the van used in 2009 with 12000 miles on it and made our purchase decision based on the reputation for quality and safety that toyota had at the time. In july 2009 the srs warning light began to illuminate. According to the dealer the air bag wiring harness and system was known to have issues. Luckily the dealer convinced toyota usa to cover the repair. In november 2011 the light again came on and did…
ODI 10453513
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2006 toyota sienna van and the passenger side sliding door is not working correctly. The sliding automatic door does not close completely on a consistent basis. It requires assistance to close and when shut, it doesn't seem to be fully/safely latched. We can hear more road noise now that before. We contracted the local toyota dealership where we purchased the van and they knew right away that the door motor…
ODI 10332632
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Side sliding door cable/motor broke. There is no way to manually close door when this happens. I had to drive a considerable distance with 3 little kids in the car and the side door open. Toyota has to replace the cable and motor assembly and will charge $1800 to do that. *tr
ODI 10327293
Door
We have a 2006 toyota sienna that we have had for 3 years. Yesterday the passenger side automatic door jammed. I had to manually close it as far as i could. I had to drive around with it partially open. When i got home i got down under it and noticed that a piece of plastic casing that surrounds the cable(that shuts the door) was cracked open, it had split off of the cable and was wrapping all around the wheels that…
ODI 10327235
Door
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the sliding door would not close so she had to get in the back of the vehicle, force it closed and lock it from the inside to keep it closed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who suggested that the door be removed and the motor be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10326868
Door
Power sliding door will open but not close automatically. *tr
ODI 10319884
Door
06 toyota sienna le passenger side automatic door does not work. I cannot open it manually or automatically. It appears the motor died. We cannot use the door at all because it doesn't even open 1/2 way manually. My concern is with the kids getting out the car on the street versus the sidewalk. *tr
ODI 10319878