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2006 Toyota Sienna Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

61
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 61 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • sliding door · 45 records
  • passenger side · 14 records
  • door open · 12 records
  • close door · 11 records
  • side sliding · 11 records
  • door latch · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi25
60–100k mi20
1–30k mi7
100–150k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 21, 2010 · 55,000 miles

    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

  • May 15, 2010

    Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2006 sienna manual rear hatch lift\struts are no longer working. Have to manually hold the door up, which is very heavy. Was told it would cost $270 for one side. *tr

    ODI 10334029

  • April 24, 2010 · 48,000 miles

    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

  • March 29, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2006 toyota sienna le passenger-side sliding door does not open and close properly. Dealer says a bushing in the "hinge assembly" has failed. At present unfixed - the door will close with significant effort only. Toyota refuses to repair under extended warranty because "hinges" are excluded from coverage. They choose to define the glider assembly that holds the door in the track as a hinge, despite the fact that…

    ODI 10322965

  • March 14, 2010 · 96,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The passenger side power door will not open or close electronically *cn

    ODI 10322513

  • February 16, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Description of problem: 2006 toyota sienna sliding door on driver's side won't close. Events leading up to problem: drove vehicle about 25 miles from home, opened sliding door for child to exit vehicle, door would not close after that. Front latch can be secured with great force, however the rear latch will not engage. Door remains open and is a very serious safety risk as the front latch security/reliability is…

    ODI 10311287

  • February 1, 2010 · 78,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The door stop weld broke after warranty expired. This is a common toyota problem and needs a recall. The repair is very expensive and toyota refuses to contact customers about this issue. *kb

    ODI 10413767

  • January 22, 2010 · 50,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    2006 toyota sienna power sliding door jammed (partially open). Was unable to move door either direction. Power door disable switch did not release door. Had to drive car with door partially open. Fortunately this was in a parking lot and not during an emergency. *tr

    ODI 10301963

  • January 7, 2010 · 27,442 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control

    I have a 2006 sienna and have a few complaints. As i have learned from reading some other complaints i know i am not the only one who has experienced a hesitation upon acceleration with the car from day 1 (january 2006 when the car was purchased). I have been told by the toyota dealer nothing is wrong. Recently, on a very cold day i noticed the steering wheel was extremely stiff and hard to move- almost like not…

    ODI 10313346

  • December 17, 2009 · 3,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    Couple things happened- right after we both sienna, about 1 month later the brake light went on. It was late sunday night, so the dealership was closed. We went there the following week. They couldn't find a problem, cause the light went off. When i left the dealer, the light went back on so i left my car thereand told them i'm not going to drive until they find a problem. I have 2 small kids and their safety is…

    ODI 10312917

  • December 15, 2009 · 34,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2006 toyota sienna with an automatic sliding door. The car is 6 months out of warranty. Recently, i drove my children somewhere and the door would not close and became completely inoperable. I took the car to a local dealer and toyota motor corp would no take responsibility to have it fixed. I checked other sources and have found that this is a systemic problem with these models and that it clearly presents…

    ODI 10296070

  • December 5, 2009 · 56,500 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    2006 toyota sienna xle; door began opening when in an unlocked position. Then unable to close door and therefore unable to operate vehicle is safe manner. Contacted dealer; after inspecting vehicle told cable fraying/failure side door stuck in open position. Dealer states unable to rectify problem by overriding cable system to allow door to be operated manually; forced to replace entire mechanical door operation…

    ODI 10295019

  • December 3, 2009 · 48,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Power slider door failed on 2006 sienna van. Will not close. *tr

    ODI 10294574

  • November 10, 2009 · 57,000 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Right-side power sliding door is beginning to fail. There are there hinges that support the door. Two are located at the front of the door (one at the top and one at the bottom). The third hinge is located at the rear of the door (in the center). It is the center hinge which is failing. The hinge is sagging, and scraping the rear body panel (under the rear quarter window). Given the failure of the hinge, proper…

    ODI 10296559

  • November 10, 2009 · 31,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    AUTOMATIC DOOR FAILURE. *TR

    ODI 10292500

  • October 17, 2009 · 55,623 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2006 toyota sienna minivan. The latch on the driver's side passenger sliding door failed to keep the door secured when driving down the road. The door would become unlatched and open slightly in transit. I took the car to the dealer and they informed me that the latch would have to be replaced. I talked to the service manager who told me that there was nothing he could do about it nor was it covered by any…

    ODI 10294659

  • October 1, 2009

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2006 toyota sienna manual sliding doors have faulty latch system. At least once a week when i open them they will not latch open. I've discovered why it won't latch, but dealership refuses to fix it since they cannot reproduce it. It happens to both doors at the same time and ten minutes later they are both working again. I have actually been hit in the head once already when the door flew back at me instead of…

    1 injury

    ODI 10286521

  • September 10, 2009 · 47,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    The passenger side electric sliding door has failed. The door kept going open and shut one evening and then stayed shut and has been inoperable since. The door will not open manually now and has created a safety hazard. Toyota has refused to fix the problem and says that it can only replace the motor which will cost over $2000. The failure is that the door will not open at all. It is a safety hazard for the…

    ODI 10297087

  • September 5, 2009 · 67,800 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The buttons that open the right side door do no open or close the door. This could be dangerous in an emergency. *tr

    ODI 10283073

  • September 1, 2009

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Rear passenger sliding door will not lock..remains unlocked and ajar in both manual and power setting. Door has large scratch on side. Door worked fine for three months after scratch then stopped working. Took van to advantage toyota in lynnbrook ny who blamed lock problem on door scratch and will not fix under extended warranty. *tr

    ODI 10295587

  • August 14, 2009 · 41,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Automatic slide doors and back door won't open in auto. *tr

    ODI 10280488

  • July 28, 2009 · 45,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the automatic sliding door would not latch to secure the door closed. The dealer mde repairs to the door, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

    ODI 10415305

  • July 11, 2009 · 30,504 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2006 toyota sienna xle - automatic sliding door does not shut. When you attempt to close the door using the automatic function in any form (the side or front button or use the handle) it will close partly and then open again. I have to disengage the automatic and put it on manual for it to work. Toyota looked at it and said it was caused just from extended use and the door is off track due to a loose hinge (we…

    ODI 10277485

  • July 10, 2009 · 80,000 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2006 toyota sienna passenger power sliding door will not work. Drivers side manual sliding door works intermittently. *tr

    ODI 10363027

  • May 26, 2009

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The manual sliding door on my 2006 toyota sienna sticks because of a latch problem. It can cause the door to either not shut, or not open. This is a serious concern, i couldn't imagine not being able to get my child out of a burning car. Toyota really needs to fix this, there are hundreds of sienna owners with the same issue. It sounds like this could lead to a negligence lawsuit.…

    ODI 10280293