| Issue ID | 820904 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10359323 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/10/09 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Problem with condensation in the headlights of a 2004 toyota sienna. Problem first started with condensation only in passenger side. Eventually the light stopped working all together. Several dealers attempted to resolve the problem by replacing bulb, attempting to replace the entire headlight assembly, but have not been able to fix the problem. Now, condensation has appeared in the driver side headlight and it too has stopped working. Research online indicates that this is a common problem and dealer wanting to replace entire assembly at a cost of over $1000 per light. Judging by the number of complaints, this is truly a defect and should be considered a safety issue. I also see complaints of something similar with toyota prius. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA BARBARA, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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