1. Toyota Sienna
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  3. 2013
  4. Steering

2013 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems

7
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

  • left right · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi3
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 11, 2019 · 93,800 miles

    Steering · Wheels

    Our van has 93,800 miles on it and is making a grinding noise when we turn left and right while moving at slower speeds. We took the van in and were told that the struts need replaced and it was unsafe to drive. This is low miles for this vehicle and would be still under warranty if it was not older than 5 years. This should not need a repair like this already. Many other people have had the same complaints on his…

    ODI 11230959

  • March 1, 2019 · 76,000 miles

    Steering

    When at low speeds, turning left or right...there is a clunking sound. Forums suggest that the issue is either the intermediate steering linkage. If this fails will it cause lock up or loss of steering? This should be looked into. So far, i have had only this 'clunking' sound.

    ODI 11193265

  • March 1, 2017 · 56,250 miles

    Steering

    I have a 2013 toyota sienna and noticed a clicking/knocking sound whenever i'm turning the steering wheel to the left or right while in motion. I thought it was the cv boot and so i brought my car to two local shop mechanic but they could not find the issue. I have checked online and found something that might be the cause of this knocking sound. I saw in one toyota sienna forum talking about the issue with their…

    ODI 11062007

  • July 26, 2016 · 94,000 miles

    Latch · Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle accelerated without warning, the steering wheel seized, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the rear…

    ODI 10939752

  • February 1, 2015 · 49,000 miles

    Steering

    Steering column made clunking noise and stuck. I had to pay out of pocket to fix this problem because it is a serious safety issue.

    ODI 10885407

  • February 1, 2015 · 49,900 miles

    Steering

    Clunking noise when turning steering left to right and vice versa. Steering intermediate shaft issue is a well-known problem. *tr

    ODI 10702851

  • April 3, 2014 · 24,800 miles

    Seats · Steering

    There are 2 problems i am experiencing with my 1 yr old toyota 2013 sienna van - 1> rattling noise coming frm back of 2nd row or 3rd seat - very hard to pinpoint source, took it to my dealer for 25k svc, explained, was notified they will run this check on my 30k mileage svc as van needs to be left for 3 to 4 hrs with them. There are a lot of internet blogs and postings on this issue, with some getting toyota to…

    ODI 10578838