1. Toyota Sienna
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Exterior Lighting

2016 Toyota Sienna Exterior Lighting Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 10, 2017 · 19,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    The dash board lights and all interior lights continue to go out with out warning. It requires stopping the van shutting it off and restarting it. The headlamp dim themselves and then brighten while driving. Took it to dealership twice now for issue. Dealer stated since problem was not occurring at that moment there is no test they could do. Service manager also stated that toyota doesn't like the dealerships trying…

    ODI 10955462

  • October 1, 2016 · 17,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    2016 toyota sienna dash head display, radio go out. When this happens headlamps go dim to point where you can barley see and have to stop the vehicle. Took this in to local dealership several times they stated that until it was happening in their presence there was nothing they could do. We were able to video record the issue and showed dealership. They replaced the radio head but issue still occurs. Also have…

    ODI 11005304

  • August 26, 2016

    Exterior Lighting

    When the headlights are off, the dashboard instruments (speedometer) are very difficult to seen when overcast outside (no back-lighting). This is our 3rd sienna and was not an issue with past models (2011 & 2013). This is a safety issue in the it require eyes off the road longer than necessary in order to ready the instruments.

    ODI 11051549

  • August 19, 2016 · 100 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Blind spot monitor only activates when passing car reaches rear fender which is insufficient warning -- unsafe at all speeds. If you were to depend on it when changing lanes it could cause a serious accident. My 2013 lexus also has bsm which operates perfectly with good and sufficient warning for lane change.

    ODI 10907429

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Toyota Sienna.

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