2015 Toyota Sienna Exterior Lighting Problems
- 5
- 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 5 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
The dashboard speedometer and tachometer gauges cannot be illuminated without turning on parking or headlights. These gauges cannot be seen during the day when the dashboard is shadowed. Issue has been reported on sienna chat boards and numerous toyota service departments.
ODI 11032970
Exterior Lighting
In daylight, when headlights are off or automatic, the speedometer does not illuminate. With headlights on, illumination is very faint at its maximum setting. The display is so dark that it cannot be reliably read. With sunglasses, it is impossible to read the speedometer. Note, this is an analog speedometer, and this model does not have an additional digital speed display. An internet search indicates that this…
ODI 11012156
Exterior Lighting
The cruise control backlighting on the "control stalk" blinks/flashes erratically in the driver's peripheral vision. This is quite dangerous and distracting. This happens at all speeds and driving conditions but seems to be worse when having to turn the steering wheel more (i.e. A parking lot vs. Changing lanes on the highway).
Crash reported
ODI 10825127
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The cruise-control stalk light flickers at night causing distraction
ODI 10817269
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The speedometer & tachometer on the model has a dark background with small numbers and doesn't illuminate in the auto position. If the sun is bright with glare off other vehicles and you have to wear sun glasses they illuminate but the are either difficult to see or impossible. This is a safety concern, in my opinion, while you vehicle is in motion.
ODI 10846305
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Toyota Sienna.
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