2008 Toyota Sienna Steering 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
- rack pinion · 9 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- steering rack · 6 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
- pinion steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving on a slope, incline or decline, my traction control light ( car with squiggles behind it) comes on, a loud 'beep beep beep' sounds, and my car brakes on its own. Always happens while in motion. Highway driving. 90 percent of the time while on an incline or decline. It scares the heck out of you causing an unsafe condition. Additionally, when the brakes apply, it pulls you out of your lane. The first…
ODI 11271212
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. While driving 60 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal alarming sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact called frontier toyota at [redacted] (located at [redacted], valencia, ca 91355) and left a voicemail. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or…
ODI 11164506
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the vehicle at higher speeds (greater than 40 mph) around curves, the skid indicator sensor will occasionally trigger even on dry pavement where no slipping is happening. The car will automatically decelerate and brake momentarily. There is often a clicking sound in the steering column as well. The vsc warning light occasionally comes on too. Mechanics on multiple occasions have not been able to figure…
ODI 11156417
Steering
Toyota 2008 sienna le 2wd power steering rack & pinion seal failed and leaked on the passenger side at 120,000 miles. The rack boot tore and broke as a result. Repair cost is estimated at approximately $2,000. Numerous complaints are posted by other owners on the internet all pointing to the same defect. If drivers are unaware, or if the defect is not resolved, power steering could freeze and potentially cause life…
ODI 11162450
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
The vsc and traction control system and slip indicator warning lights come on around curves just as the front wheels grab. I have taken it to several mechanic s and toyota dealership and they said nothing shows up on the dynastic test machine. So, it seems to me that this is hazardous situation and records show i hold toyota responsible for my family's safety and well-being. [xxxx] parts of this document have been…
ODI 11110253
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 toyota sienna suddenly slams on brakes when turning right. Used to be occasionally on mountain curves during last year, but now does it randomly at highway speeds on straight roads and is very dangerous! How do i get toyota to fix this obvious design defect? Car has 230k miles.
ODI 11074090
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Detroit axle, in michigan, is selling defective struts, straight out of the junkyard, and rack and pinion steering and many other suspension parts, advertised as new, by just placing a coat of paint in them. They offer a warranty of one year in the products, but the consumer must pay for the removal and installation of the part. I played their game for three times and i foolishly paid 3 times for the strut…
ODI 11043341
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. When the contact switched lanes or made a turn, the brakes activated on their own. The failure occurred on flat or curved roads and while driving 30 mph. Sometimes the brakes worked properly, but sometimes they did not work at all. The contact also stated that the vehicle would occasionally accelerate and decelerate on its own and the steering wheel made an abnormal ticking…
ODI 11222907
Steering
Passenger side rack and pinion leaking fluid was discovered at dealership when vehicle was in for service.
ODI 10944194
Steering · Suspension
My toyota sienna with 82,000 miles on it suspension has several noises and the rack and pinion steering boots are leaking, on the toyota nation web site and toyota sienna owners web site, there are about 75 to 90 other persons with this problem, plus the ones that do not bother to post like us. Whey haven't the government force toyota to recall this vehicles? I have changed struts, shocks, the tires are new and it…
ODI 10873934
Steering
While driving & turning, heard noises from front end. Found that rack and pinion boots were leaking, had to replace entire assembly, around $900.
ODI 10899057
Steering
When my sienna was 3 1/2 yrs old with mileage 51,500 it needed a new power rack & pinion due to steering fluid leak. It was replaced in december 2011 at the dealership and cost me $1,200. Now recent visit to have the oil changed on march 25, 2016, the tech discovered again leaking steering fluid and another new power rack & pinion replacement is required. This time it's 4 & 1/2 years later and the current mileage of…
ODI 10853098
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vsc/abs system comes on unexpectedly causing vehicle to brake and effect steering. It is most frequently noticed when steering on curves 30-40 mph. I have replaced tires, front steering components and dealer cannot duplicate. I believe wheel speed/yaw sensor calibration is affecting the vsc system. This is a very scary situation to be in that could lead to a serious accident. Your braking and…
ODI 11258777
Steering
We had been noticing a small leak under our 2008 toyota sienna for a few months so we took it in to the toyota service center to have it checked out. A toyota service technician told us that the passenger side power steering rack boot is torn and the seal is leaking, so it needs to be replaced. He said this is a very common problem/defect with 2008 siennas on the passenger side.
ODI 10824323
Steering
Noticed significant decrease in turning radius over time. Vehicle tends to drift to the right side of the road. Noticed fluid leaking from under passenger side of vehicle. Visual inspection identified that passenger side power steering rack seal is leaking. Vehicle mileage is 67k, routinely maintained, garage kept with no collisions.
ODI 10785830
Steering
My 2008 toyota sienna le was bought brand new, have it serviced at toyota dealers, on june 5th, 2014, l took the van to a dealer for a regular service l was told my steering rack was leaking and will need to have the whole steering rack replace. The van only has 57,000 + on it and serviced regularly. With the history of several recall on sienna, l believed this might be a defect from toyota. This is a safety issue…
ODI 10597894
Steering
2008 sienna has developed steering issue and almost lost steering control of van. Problem appears to be failure of steering intermediate shaft that resulted in intermediate ability to steer vehicle. Very choppy steering. This is a very common issue with toyotas. Contacted toyota customer service and was informed there are tsb's for prior and post year vehicles but not for 08 sienna. Toyota needs to further…
ODI 10575536
Steering
In may of 2013, i was told by rosner toyota of stafford va, that my vehicle, with less than 60,000 miles on it, would not pass a safety inspection because the rack and pinion steering system was leaking fluid. Not wanting to drive an unsafe vehicle, i had no choice but to fix it. I petitioned toyota headquarters about this, and they agreed to cover $900.00 of the $1,300.00 bill. I think they should have covered the…
ODI 10578456
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the steering was defective. The tires were protruding in different angles inward and outward. The abs system would engage independently, the air conditioner was leaking inside the vehicle and the driver's side seat belt would not work because the seat was actually designed for the passenger side, but was installed to the driver's seat . The contact…
ODI 10356138
Steering
Since, i've bought this van in late 2009, i have always felt a clicking noise in the steering wheel during turning. Now that the noise is getting worse, i am reading online that there's some kind of manufacturing defect and tsb's issued about the intermediate steering shaft as corrosion sets in those with time. Also, it seems like that oil from steering rack is leaking and that seems to be a problem with multiple…
ODI 10682864
Steering
I have 2008 toyota sienna limited awd. I have about 16500 miles. My problem started when the car had about 1000 miles. On parking when i turn the wheel to the right, shortly after i started turning the wheel i could hear and feel (on the wheel) a constant clicking noise. This noise shows up only when you turn to the right. It does not show when you turn to the left. I brought the car to toyota of alexandria, va. The…
ODI 10312666
Steering
Below steering problems persist to the present, despite numerous repair attempts by toyota dealership employees and toyota engineers. The approximate date of incident listed with this report represents the date of purchase of the vehicle / time first occurred. Although several issues are present, i did try to describe them into 3 distinct problems. 2008 toyota sienna le awd, bearing steering issues with this…
ODI 10307934
Door · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise in the passengers side sliding door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a rubber lining but that did not resolve the failure. The contact stated that the doors were not properly aligned. The throttle control has also malfunctioned. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle…
ODI 10348210