2008 Toyota Sienna Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control
Car engenders self braking and cutting power off
ODI 11292449
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
Electronic Stability Control
The traction control erroneously engages under normal driving conditions, which in turn activates the abs. This causes sudden and unexpected braking. This is dangerous and could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
ODI 11266688
Electronic Stability Control
The stability control/traction will activate for no reason thus slowing the vehicle down at freeways speeds. Mechanics find no problems with parts associated with issue.
ODI 11217517
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When turning corners, the vsc light turns on, the car beeps, and the abs system engages, causing the car to brake on own. This happens every day, intermittently, at all speeds.
ODI 11163496
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
The traction control system comes on when going into any right turn. The alarm beeps and the car automatically brakes, and the gas pedal is disabled so that you can not speed up. The braking can be so severe that it will reduce speed from 45 mph to 25 mph without notice which jerks the passengers violently.
ODI 11155931
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
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
We have a 2008 toyota sienna. The vehicle has 174,000 miles on it. The vsc icon comes on along with the alarm when driving on dry roads and when turning whether on flat or downhill travel with the brakes grabbing and releasing. The situation is unpredictable. Problem started at approximately 173,000. The slip indicator light started coming on intermittently while turning on highways etc. Please make this serious…
ODI 11110865
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle traction control intermittently engages on drive pavement in curves and straightaways at varying speeds. Vehicle alarm beeps, vehicle brakes, and vehicle automatically steers. This is a dangerous, unsafe situation especially at higher speeds for the affected vehicle and trailing vehicles. This has occurred without predictability many times.
ODI 11014196
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. While driving above 55 mph on an inclining or descending surface, the stability control would suddenly activate and the speed would suddenly decrease. There was no response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact indicated that the failure also frequently occurred when switching lanes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to…
ODI 11080711
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
October 2016 this problem of my 2008 toyota sienna started- on slight curves doing 30-40mph i would hear a clicking noise coming somewhere underneath the front right end almost as if under the dash, the vsc light would flash. I took to a toyota dealership, had a mechanic test drive with me they said the problem was that my tires werent aligned with my last tire change(which was done at their toyota dealership)…
ODI 11210356
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While passenger side visor is down smoke starts pouring out from under the head liner. When the visor is placed back in the closed position smoke clears out and stops. Per the mechanic, a short in the electrical system has resulted in a melted electrical board and the entire head liner and electrical board needs to be replaced. The visor can not be used or the short may start a fire inside the vehicle. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10822624
Electronic Stability Control
When driving on a back road under dry conditions, the traction control light will illuminate as well as an auditory warning. The brakes are also applied. This has happened several times now. Many others have had this problem and have been unable to resolve it. This could be dangerous if vehicles are following behind as the brakes are applied forcefully. This usually happens between 30-40 mph on back roads, only on…
ODI 10817344
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car pauses at slow speeds. Car jerks first, then check engine light comes on, trac off light comes on. Vsv light comes on. Code diagnosed as dtc po717. Toyota dealer does not know how to fix it. Suggests trial and error. Vehicle hesitating is dangerous. *tr
ODI 10651634
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. While driving 45 to 50 mph onto a highway, the vsc light illuminated on the instrument panel, an alarm activated, and the anti lock brakes engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing on four separate occasions. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10713650
Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control
Unintended acceleration incident. Car was driven 200 miles the previous night and garaged. The next morning, car was started, backed out of driveway, and driven 15 mph for 1/4 mile until on main road. After traveling 0.4 miles on main road i slowed to a red light. The engine started racing (but not red-lining). I am absolutely sure my foot was not on the accelerator pedal. I shifted into neutral, which removed the…
ODI 10290568