2006 Toyota Sienna Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 23
- 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.
What owners report
- traction control · 8 records
- stability control · 7 records
- light comes · 5 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Electronic anti-sway override kicks in for no apparent reason at highway speeds. Usually when taking slight banks or turns over 35 mph.
ODI 11299533
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving at speeds of 38 mph or more and turning the steering wheel/tires, the vsc warning alarm will go off. When this happens, the cars automatically brakes. This happens when there are no problems with the driving conditions. The severity of the braking and length of alarm vary. It is especially problematic on tight turns. It does not matter whether you are going uphill, downhill, or turning on a flat road.…
ODI 11289780
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
I own a 2006 toyota sienna le with only 26500 miles on it. I was driving my car on the highway doing 45 miles per hour on a dry pavement on tuesday 09/03/2019 around 6:40 pm and at a sudden moment the vsc light started flashing, warning sound came on, the car applied the brakes on its own hard until it fully stopped, and the engine shut off by itself, which almost got me into an accident. I contacted toyota and they…
ODI 11253811
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The van has several times, without warning, applied the brakes while a light comes on the dashboard and a beeping sound is heard. The last time it happened my wife was merging into traffic and it caused a dangerous situation. I have researched and found this to be some sort of traction control system malfunctioning. It seems to have happened to many people, and many people complain it can potentially cause a life…
ODI 11183819
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the stability warning light comes on, starts beeping loudly and my brakes and steering wheel lock up. This has happened multiple times on the freeway, on freeway entrances with a slight turn and even while just driving straight. Each time, the weather was clear and the roads are dry. This happens whether i am driving at a slow speed entering a slight turn on the highway anywhere from 20 to 40 mph and…
ODI 11064761
Electronic Stability Control
While driving my 2006 toyota sienna minivan the vehicle stability control light and alarms come on when driving in non hazardous conditions (e.g.. No water on the highway). This happens occasionally on straight roads as well as curves and hills when driving at highway speeds. The steering wheel may "lockup" for a few seconds and the brakes seem to engage. The problem corrects itself and may go away or reappear in a…
ODI 11055481
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Stability and/or traction controls (yaw ?) seemed to want to believe the vehicle was in an understeer -- causing the vehicle to want to brake automatically, sounding a traction control alarm. On a bone - dry road !!!
ODI 11054242
Electronic Stability Control
When i drive on a curve at speeds as low as 25 miles an hour, the traction control sensor turns on. The sensor starts beeping, then the car slows down two times (which is out of my control). The traction control sensor keeps beeping and i am not allowed to speed up until the car's wheels are straight again. This happens on every curve. I am never driving on an icy road. The road is always clear of any debris, clear…
ODI 11051847
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Traction control randomly activates the brakes and locks the front wheel causing the car to skid and lose traction. May result in accident if not corrected. Air bag light is on toyota make technical service bulletin and recalled other vehicles but will not recall my vehicle. Dealer will not repair
ODI 11065702
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My slip indicator light comes on as i round turns and the engine seems to rpm down. This happens at normal speeds, on dry roads. Unable to drive on the highway, because when slip indicator light comes on, it also applies the front brakes at highway speeds. Other owners of toyota sienna are also having the same problem. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-c9152_ds656326…
ODI 11056256
Electronic Stability Control
Driving at different rates of speed: 35 mph, 55 mph , 75 mph going up a grade the breaks are applied by themselves, when going down grade or even on flat level surface of a highway traction control lights come flashing with beeps and breaks are applied by them selves. The roads are dry and on pavement.
ODI 10905562
Electronic Stability Control
For no reason the the warning light comes on and alarms. Also the traction icon appears and then the brakes are applied. It doesn't matter if the road is dry or wet and no warning whatsoever. This happens at various speeds from 30 mph to 70 mph. It also does not matter if you are traveling in a straight line or negotiating a turn. There is a switch that can be activated to bypass the system. This makes no difference…
ODI 10934887
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Suspension
On august 20th, 2016 my toyota sienna 2006 experienced a failure of the anti-sway controls which resulted in sudden deceleration and severe damage to the power steering, as well as the suspension system. This incident occurred while decelerating into a turn. Attached is a narrative description of the incident and the estimate provided by the servicing dealership to repair.
ODI 10898609
Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle stability control (vsc) system unexpectedly engaged multiple times while driving at a safe speed on a dry, paved, winding road. This happened 10 - 15 times during a 1 hour period, usually while driving at a speed of 20 to 40 mph in a right hand curve. Each time the problem happened, the brakes suddenly and automatically engaged hard, causing a near loss of control. This was accompanied by the skid…
ODI 10893234
Electronic Stability Control
The vsc suddenly activates at random while the car is in motion at various speeds. It mostly occurs on right turns while applying the brakes. It pumps the brakes and turns the wheel. It is extremely unnerving and dangerous. The dealership and a private mechanic tried several things to fix the problem, but nothing worked.
ODI 10887896
Electronic Stability Control
On several occasions on various dates in the last 2 weeks the traction control alarm on our car has falsely gone off, brakes engaged, and we lost control of the car. We were traveling on minor bends on the interstate at speeds between 40 and 60 miles per hour when this happened. After doing some research online, this appears to be a huge and common problem that toyota doesn't appear to be taking seriously. I've…
ODI 10864699
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The car's vehicle stability control (vsc) will activate unexpectedly, braking hard and causing temporary loss of control. There is also an audible alarm and the vsc light turns on. Occurs intermittently when driving between 30-50 mph, typically on a gentle curve like a freeway interchange. Has occurred as many as 9 times on a single drive, and has caused a couple near accidents. An internet search of online forums…
ODI 10786007
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving various speeds, up hill or down and into corners especially the traction control or stability control system would engage the brakes and cut engine power, alarm beeping. Happened several times over a one hour trip. Streering would pull to the right. Driving conditions were such that the system should not have engaged at all. Dry, warm, newer tires driving recommended speeds for the road. All drivers on the…
ODI 10731992
Electronic Stability Control
When driving around 40-65 mph, the car begins to beep, the vsc light and stability control (slip indicator) lights come on, the brakes are applied, and the steering wheel seems to act on its own for a few seconds. It cannot always be replicated, but has occurred more than once on the same curve and about a dozen times over the past couple of years. This is a very frightening event, especially since it happens at…
ODI 10821057
Electronic Stability Control
While driving on freeway the stability control light came on, warning started beeping, and brakes were automatically applied. The vehicle had no power until it had slowed down, then had reduced power. The beeping continued and the dashboard warning light remained on for a few minutes. After the beeping and the light went out, drivability was normal. The car behind us nearly collided with us when this happened.…
ODI 10668166
Electronic Stability Control
2006 toyota sienna le acquired 9/2013 with 93k miles on it. Single previous owner with "clean" carfax and service records. Starting 1/2014, vehicle stability control began engaging erratically at inappropriate times while cornering during highway driving. It is very startling with loud beeps and flashing lights followed by automatic braking that causes vehicle to slow and swerve abruptly. The vehicle continues to do…
ODI 10693106
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Approaching slight right turn on a park way at about 40mph,down hill of the right turn suddenly the slip icon light on the dash board was on and off with beeping sound alarm and observed grinding or braking sound on the vehicle which made jerking like on and off power of the vehicle. Road condition was dry and sunny at about 11:30 am. *tr
ODI 10493530
Electronic Stability Control · Tires
Toyota sienna had a recall of spare tire and placed the spare tire in the back of the van without securing it. The tire has not been secured and is a security risk in hard braking for the passengers in the backseat with one seat folded down. Toyota refused to address the issue. They asked me to file arbitration and also told me that they do not have a plan to harness the tire. *tr
ODI 10361522