Owners have filed 450 complaints
about the 2007 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA between 2007 and 2026.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 23 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 48
Against the median year of the Toyota Sienna. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 89
17.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 42
24% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
4844.4%
Door
2422.2%
Automatic Transmission
87.4%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems
76.5%
Hatchback/Liftgate
76.5%
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
54.6%
Engine
54.6%
Latch
43.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
174.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
154.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
277.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
6517.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
6818.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
5916.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
9024.7%
150,000+ miles
236.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2007peak 18Jun 2026
Recalls on the 2007 Toyota Sienna
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V657000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
14V273000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Risk: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
13V429000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
10V160000
STRUCTURE
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Risk: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall 201750523,508 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid.
Recall 201418882,381 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles operated where road salts are frequently used, corrosion of the spare tire carrier assembly cable may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The spare tire falling on the road surface creates a safety hazard that may result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: As an interim measure, dealers will remove the spare tire and store it in the cargo area of the vehicle. Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly when parts become available. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010-123. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recall may still be at risk of spare tire separation and will require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall 201332956,216 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. This could result in inadvertent vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid.
Recall 2010123138,409 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles operated where road salts are frequently used, excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier assembly cable may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. Spare tire falling on the road surface creates a safety hazard that may result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, as required, either apply a corrosion resistance enhancement treatment to the spare tire carrier restraint cable, repair the cable and apply the corrosion resistance treatment, or replace the spare tire carrier assembly. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 2014-188.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Daphne, ALFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Something under the hood caught on fire while I was driving with my son, and I pulled over. I was stopped at a red light when I first noticed smoke when I was looking in the rearview mirror. The gauges and lights never indicated anything was wrong, which I was looking at while the car was smoking and I was trying to find a place to pull over. There was smoke billowing up from the hood and all around and in the back of the van. By the time the fire department got the fire out, most of the front was melted. When pulling over the brakes were hardly responsive. The vehicle is at the wrecker and has not been inspected.
NHTSA complaint #11605164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesNaperville, ILCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
LAST WEDNESDAY MORNING ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED MY SIENNA AT HIGH SPEED AT STOP SIGN WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR MY TURN TO PROCEED. I WAS TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY. SIENNA GOT TOTALED DUE TO THIS. SIDE DOORS, BACK DOOR, BACK BUMPER, CARGO AND THIRD ROW SEAT AREA ALL GOT IMPACTED DUE TO THIS AND EVERYTHING CAVED INWARD BY FEW INCHES. MY ENTIRE FAMILY HAS BEEN SHAKEN TO THE CORE AND ME AND MY WIFE ARE SUFFERINGS FROM SEVERE PAIN IN BACK AND NECK SINCE THE ACCIDENT. THE CABIN WAS FILLED WILL WHITE SMOKE (POWDERY STUFF), BUT NO AIR BAGS GOT DEPLOYED (OPENED) DUE TO THE IMPACT. WE ARE LUCKY THAT WE ALL ARE STILL ALIVE SINCE WE HAD BEEN HIT FROM THE BACK AT HIGH SPEED. THE CAR HITTING US FROM THE BACK MUST BE TRAVELLING ABOVE 40 MILES AN HOUR SINCE MY FULLY LOADED SIENNA WITH 3 ADULTS AND A CHILD SKID FORWARD BY ALMOST 8-10 FEET. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN THAT EVEN AFTER SUCH A HIGH IMPACT COLLISION, NONE OF THE AIR BAG OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ON A HIGHWAY AT A STOP SIGN (RIDGE RD AND ROUTE 52 JUNCTION IN KENDALL COUNTY, IL). I HAVE ATTACHED THE POLICE REPORT AND ALSO THE REAR OF MY CAR. IT RENDERED MY CAR UNDRIVABLE AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11377200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,766 milesSavage, MNFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE AND A BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BURNSVILLE TOYOTA, 14790 BUCK HILL RD, BURNSVILLE, MN 55306) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL COOLANT LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THERE MAY BE ENGINE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,766.
NHTSA complaint #11033153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesFranklin, PACrash
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON SLIGHT INCLINE IN DRIVEWAY (NOT RUNNING). KEY WAS IN IGNITION, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AND IT WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD SHIFTED VEHICLE OUT OF PARK INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING IT TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND IMPACT SEVERAL TREES (NO INJURIES). AFTER THE INCIDENT, WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE CAN OCCASIONALLY BE EASILY SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. MOST OF THE TIME IT FUNCTIONS AS IT SUPPOSED TO (AND WON'T LET YOU TAKE IT OUT OF PARK).
NHTSA complaint #10985763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,600 milesFairfax, VAFire
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO A NEARBY FUEL STATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE BELTS IN THE TENSIONING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY EXTENDED A WARRANTY, BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,600.
NHTSA complaint #10983335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,600 milesFairfax, VAFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO A NEARBY FUEL STATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE BELTS IN THE TENSIONING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY EXTENDED A WARRANTY, BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,600.
NHTSA complaint #10983335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 170,000 milesLittleton, NC
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. While the contact’s wife was pulling into the parking space, the transmission shifter was shifted into park(P), and the vehicle suddenly rolled forward approximately four feet. The parking brake was activated, preventing the vehicle from crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. While examining the vehicle, the contact determined that the shifter cable bushing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. Additionally, previously while driving there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil cooler line had failed causing engine oil to spill from the engine. The rubber oil cooler line was replaced with an updated improved oil cooler line, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11746381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesLittleton, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. While the contact’s wife was pulling into the parking space, the transmission shifter was shifted into park(P), and the vehicle suddenly rolled forward approximately four feet. The parking brake was activated, preventing the vehicle from crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. While examining the vehicle, the contact determined that the shifter cable bushing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. Additionally, previously while driving there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil cooler line had failed causing engine oil to spill from the engine. The rubber oil cooler line was replaced with an updated improved oil cooler line, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11746381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daphne, ALFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Something under the hood caught on fire while I was driving with my son, and I pulled over. I was stopped at a red light when I first noticed smoke when I was looking in the rearview mirror. The gauges and lights never indicated anything was wrong, which I was looking at while the car was smoking and I was trying to find a place to pull over. There was smoke billowing up from the hood and all around and in the back of the van. By the time the fire department got the fire out, most of the front was melted. When pulling over the brakes were hardly responsive. The vehicle is at the wrecker and has not been inspected.
NHTSA complaint #11605164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashland, OH
POWER TRAIN
As a result of the transmission cooler being a part of the radiator system, the transmission cooler ruptured while driving causing immediate loss of power and the engine to overheat. This malfunction also caused coolant and transmission oil to contaminate the engine compartment as well as the transmission. This is a major iengineering flaw and safety issue as I was on the interstate when it happened and was stranded on the side of the highway until help could be obtained.
NHTSA complaint #11514793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashland, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
As a result of the transmission cooler being a part of the radiator system, the transmission cooler ruptured while driving causing immediate loss of power and the engine to overheat. This malfunction also caused coolant and transmission oil to contaminate the engine compartment as well as the transmission. This is a major iengineering flaw and safety issue as I was on the interstate when it happened and was stranded on the side of the highway until help could be obtained.
NHTSA complaint #11514793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashland, OH
ENGINE
As a result of the transmission cooler being a part of the radiator system, the transmission cooler ruptured while driving causing immediate loss of power and the engine to overheat. This malfunction also caused coolant and transmission oil to contaminate the engine compartment as well as the transmission. This is a major iengineering flaw and safety issue as I was on the interstate when it happened and was stranded on the side of the highway until help could be obtained.
NHTSA complaint #11514793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Utica, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
In areas where there is snow and salt, the rear steel brake lines start to rust from snow and debris that accumulates and eventually the brake lines fail leaving you without brakes.
NHTSA complaint #11501158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vernon Hills, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When the VSC light or the traction light comes on the alarm sounds and the the van brakes for me! It can be up hill or down hills, between 30mph-70mph, left or right curves. Thas happend on dry pavement, It is dangerous because the Van braking suddenly for me and dont let me accelerate.
NHTSA complaint #11500950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vernon Hills, IL
SUSPENSION
When the VSC light or the traction light comes on the alarm sounds and the the van brakes for me! It can be up hill or down hills, between 30mph-70mph, left or right curves. Thas happend on dry pavement, It is dangerous because the Van braking suddenly for me and dont let me accelerate.
NHTSA complaint #11500950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cartersville, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Slid warning light, VSC comes on randomly. Has been happening beginning at 110K miles. Taken to dealership and reported durning normal service. I worked at a Toyota dealer. Front end suspension has been rebuilt. CV shafts replaced. Rock solid. Dangerous as the VSC system engages and the slid light comes on, tire speed control engages, happens in a normal 70mph easy turn on the expressway. No codes stored. Only warning lights and VSC actions engaging for no reason.
NHTSA complaint #11477751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cartersville, GA
SUSPENSION
Slid warning light, VSC comes on randomly. Has been happening beginning at 110K miles. Taken to dealership and reported durning normal service. I worked at a Toyota dealer. Front end suspension has been rebuilt. CV shafts replaced. Rock solid. Dangerous as the VSC system engages and the slid light comes on, tire speed control engages, happens in a normal 70mph easy turn on the expressway. No codes stored. Only warning lights and VSC actions engaging for no reason.
NHTSA complaint #11477751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesNokesville, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH going up a curvy road, the ABS service warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power for several seconds before independently regaining motive power. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11442574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesNokesville, VA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH going up a curvy road, the ABS service warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power for several seconds before independently regaining motive power. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11442574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dundee, IL
TIRES
I purchase these tires 07/21/2021 (215/ R16) in the amount of $387.14 from Discount tire at 875 S. Randall RD Elgin IL , after I purchase the tires TPMS- indicator dash light kept coming on i was going back to Discount tire almost 3x a week as of today date I'm losing 25% air pressure in all 4 tires Discount tire keep just putting air in and giving me the runaround about these tire's trying to get myself to buy $$$$ more of other things telling me it will help the tire's but before i purchase these tires i had NO problem with my TPMS system I let Discount tires salesperson talk me into buying new tire sensor but it did NO GOOD , it didn't HELP at all !
NHTSA complaint #11440553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dundee, IL
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
I purchase these tires 07/21/2021 (215/ R16) in the amount of $387.14 from Discount tire at 875 S. Randall RD Elgin IL , after I purchase the tires TPMS- indicator dash light kept coming on i was going back to Discount tire almost 3x a week as of today date I'm losing 25% air pressure in all 4 tires Discount tire keep just putting air in and giving me the runaround about these tire's trying to get myself to buy $$$$ more of other things telling me it will help the tire's but before i purchase these tires i had NO problem with my TPMS system I let Discount tires salesperson talk me into buying new tire sensor but it did NO GOOD , it didn't HELP at all !
NHTSA complaint #11440553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Comerio, PR
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS Brake Antiblock System
NHTSA complaint #11430902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Washington, MD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving my 2007, Toyota Sienna on a sunny afternoon, the spare tire dropped from under the vehicle. Specifically, while I was driving in the parking lot of the local international airport, I drove over a speed bump (about 5 mph) and heard a loud THUMP. When I looked in the rear view mirror, I noticed my spare tire on the road. Upon retrieval of the tire I noticed some rusty metal parts, adjacent the tire, that appeared to have been broken loose from under the car. Thankfully I was not on the highway when this happened and that no one was behind me. Someone could have been killed or seriously injured. While completing this document I learned that my vehicle was recalled for the aforementioned.
NHTSA complaint #11428605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boulder, CO
ENGINE
The rubber part of the VVT-I oil line appears to worn and leaking. There is a Toyota Campaign to replace this faulty designed oil line with a full metal line, but for some reason my 2007 Toyota Sienna VIN is not showing up with this campaign. The oil will leak from the engine and cause failure. Please re-check which vehicles are impacted by this Toyota design problem in this VVT-I oil line.
NHTSA complaint #11428488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesLargo, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the liftgate fell on him as he was loading items into the trunk of the vehicle. The contact moved out of the way as the liftgate proceeded to close independently without warning. The contact was unable to stop the liftgate from independently closing. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
NHTSA complaint #11419147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesNaperville, ILCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
LAST WEDNESDAY MORNING ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED MY SIENNA AT HIGH SPEED AT STOP SIGN WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR MY TURN TO PROCEED. I WAS TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY. SIENNA GOT TOTALED DUE TO THIS. SIDE DOORS, BACK DOOR, BACK BUMPER, CARGO AND THIRD ROW SEAT AREA ALL GOT IMPACTED DUE TO THIS AND EVERYTHING CAVED INWARD BY FEW INCHES. MY ENTIRE FAMILY HAS BEEN SHAKEN TO THE CORE AND ME AND MY WIFE ARE SUFFERINGS FROM SEVERE PAIN IN BACK AND NECK SINCE THE ACCIDENT. THE CABIN WAS FILLED WILL WHITE SMOKE (POWDERY STUFF), BUT NO AIR BAGS GOT DEPLOYED (OPENED) DUE TO THE IMPACT. WE ARE LUCKY THAT WE ALL ARE STILL ALIVE SINCE WE HAD BEEN HIT FROM THE BACK AT HIGH SPEED. THE CAR HITTING US FROM THE BACK MUST BE TRAVELLING ABOVE 40 MILES AN HOUR SINCE MY FULLY LOADED SIENNA WITH 3 ADULTS AND A CHILD SKID FORWARD BY ALMOST 8-10 FEET. THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN THAT EVEN AFTER SUCH A HIGH IMPACT COLLISION, NONE OF THE AIR BAG OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ON A HIGHWAY AT A STOP SIGN (RIDGE RD AND ROUTE 52 JUNCTION IN KENDALL COUNTY, IL). I HAVE ATTACHED THE POLICE REPORT AND ALSO THE REAR OF MY CAR. IT RENDERED MY CAR UNDRIVABLE AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11377200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesColumbus, OH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHEN DRIVING IN PERFECTLY DRY CONDITIONS AND GOING ANYWHERE FROM 30-70 MPH ON A WINDING ROAD OR HIGHWAY, THE VSC LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND THE ALARM WILL SOUND AND YOU CAN'T ACCELERATE. IT'S VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT IN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE GO FOR A DRIVE ON A WINDING ROAD OR HIGHWAY. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER SIENNA OWNERS. IT'S CLEARLY A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. TOYOTA NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL AS ALL THE REPAIR SHOPS WE HAVE GONE TO CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11365893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesLodi, CA
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF AT START OF ENGINE AND CONTINUES WHILE CAR IS RUNNING. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I QUICKLY FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT IF AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING THAT AIRBAGS ARE NOT GOING TO DEPLOY IN EVENT OF FRONTAL IMPACT. I FEEL THIS IS SAFTY ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11364213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,300 milesMilford, MI
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED INTO A DRIVEWAY. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE OIL HOWEVER, THE OIL IMMEDIATELY LEAKED OUT THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC ARRIVED ON SCENE AND REPLACED AN OIL HOSE. AFTER THE HOSE WAS REPLACED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SUBURBAN TOYOTA OF FARMINGTON HILLS (25000 HAGGERTY RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335) WHO CONFIRMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE COASTED AND JERKED UPON SLIGHT DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,300.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11360497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,300 milesMilford, MI
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED INTO A DRIVEWAY. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE OIL HOWEVER, THE OIL IMMEDIATELY LEAKED OUT THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC ARRIVED ON SCENE AND REPLACED AN OIL HOSE. AFTER THE HOSE WAS REPLACED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SUBURBAN TOYOTA OF FARMINGTON HILLS (25000 HAGGERTY RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335) WHO CONFIRMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE COASTED AND JERKED UPON SLIGHT DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,300.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11360497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesEast Stroudsburg, PA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
AS I DRIVE ON DRY ROADS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35 - 65MPH, MY CAR INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM SOUND OFF ABOUT VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) AND SLIPPERY ROAD LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD. MY VEHICLE'S STEERING AND BRAKING ARE AFFECTED BY IT. IT STARTS TO RATTLE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKING PUMPS - CAUSING A REDUCTION IN SPEED AND CONTROL FOR THE DRIVER. IT CAUSED ME TO FEAR A POSSIBLE VEHICULAR ACCIDENT SO MUCH THAT I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE PROBLEM THEN DISAPPEARS AND DOESN'T REAPPEAR UNTIL I ENCOUNTER A SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITION. I FEAR THAT IF THIS OCCURS ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY, IT WILL CAUSE ME TO GET INTO A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THE ABRUPT LOSS OF CONTROL. MY MINIVAN WAS PURCHASED TO KEEP MY FAMILY 'SAFER' AND THIS EXPERIENCE IS CAUSING ME TO FEAR USING THIS VEHICLE.AFTER CONDUCTING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING TO TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES BETWEEN MODEL YEARS 2004 - 2008. MECHANICS DON'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FIX OTHER THAN RESETTING THE SENSORS; WHICH DOESN'T FIX THE PROBLEM BUT JUST DELAYS ITS REAPPEARANCE. IN ALL CASES, I EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ONLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35MPH AND HIGHER. IT'S OCCURRED ON DRY AND WET ROADS, USUALLY WHILE ON A CURVED ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11349661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.