2008 Toyota Sienna Structure Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v273000 (tires); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 09/03/15
ODI 10726656
Structure
The dashboard is sticky and produces a glare. It gets stickier when it's hot. The sun seems to be melting it. It causes a glare while you're driving that is dangerous. I have researched this and it is happening to other toyota dashboards pre 2009, especially in the state of florida, which is where we live. There needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10648284
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Structure
My dashboard is melting and it gives a very bad glare of brake lights, traffic lights and the sun. It also has a very bad glare when raining and reflects tail lights at night. It is extremely difficult to see. When i reported this to toyota they said it would not be covered by my warranty. *tr
ODI 10689612
Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Received letter,7/24/14, advising that my 2008 toyota sienna had a potential problem with the cable, holding the spare tire underneath the vehicle, which needed to be replaced. On 8/26/14, my spare tire was relocated to the luggage compartment of my van which rendered the area unusable for folding the rear seats down to use that area for transporting larger items, etc! I checked several times with my local dealer…
ODI 10681544
Structure
The dashboard seems to be melting, is sticky and is cracked in several places. *tr
ODI 10630615
Structure
Bought this vehicle used from a dealer on 5/10/2014. Noticed "stickiness" on the entire top of dashboard. Thought it could be cleaned or washed off. It never came off. Saw in the media that this is a problem with toyota dashes-melted dashboards, sticky and can scrape surface off with your fingernail. There is a shiny glare to the dashboard. *tr
ODI 10620944
Structure
My dashboard is melting and cracking. It is sticky and impossible to clean. Over the last few months, it's also cracking on the front edges, both on the driver's and passenger's side. *tr
ODI 10629549
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
I purchased this vehicle used from hoselton auto mall in rochester ny in august 2013.i was talked into a "toyota platinum care" bumper to bumper extended warranty.i was told this warranty was exactly the same as the new vehicle warranty but for an extended time.i was told it covered everything.i specifically asked if it covered all parts on the sliding doors, the dvd player, etc.i was told yes. In january 2014 i…
ODI 10631796
Structure
Approximately six (6) months ago, i started to notice my dashboard getting sticky when the sun beats down on it. It started in a small area of the dashboard about the size of a quarter, but now appears to spreading. I have contacted the toyota dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and they claim that they have never heard of such a condition. After doing some research on the web, i found the following news…
ODI 10586499
Electrical System · Structure
My sister and i had just returned home from the store and i pressed the button to lift the back door to get our things out. We were in the middle of getting our things out when the door started closing on us. I got out and my sister got caught and it came down on her back and scratched her up pretty good. Ever since then just out of the blue it will not stay up and it will close down on you. I think this is a major…
1 injury
ODI 10554115
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Dash is sticky and is producing more of a glare/reflection on my inside windshield. Extremely distracting. *js
ODI 10598382
Structure
Dashboard melts when driven in 80 degree weather. Becomes sticky and shiny. Glare from shine makes it impossible to see out windshield. *tr
ODI 10576736
Structure
The rear hatch of my 2008 toyota sienna xle closes automatically when opening by using either the remote opener or by opening manually. The door crushed my son. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10474427
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v160000 (structure) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 8/29/14*cn updated 09/17/2014 *js
ODI 10617931
Structure
As i was trying to open the tailgate, the lock (rubber layer) felt squishy and i saw some black rubbery deposit on my fingers. Same thing every summer. In 2013 and 2014 december, noticed that it'd take significant effort to open the tailgate in the middle of winter. And now, in january 2015, it just doesn't open. The rubbery area is extremely hard and it can't be pressed to trigger the tailgate unlocking mechanism.…
ODI 10691327
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact received a recall notice, nhtsa campaign number 10v160000, structure in reference to the corrosion on the spare tire assembly. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 01/11/11*lj
ODI 10368527
Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Sunroof glass shattered while driving on the freeway with no apparent reason (no collision, no bad road condition). *tr
ODI 10334150
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sienna. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v160000 (structure) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10676739