| Issue ID | 661218 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216485 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/01/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The toyota, sienna minivan has a "safety" feature on it so that when a window is open the side doors will not lock shut when they are opened. This is not a safety feature and results in mishaps and possibly injury, especially if the car is parked on a decline. For example, if the windows are open and you want to help your infant, toddlers or other children out of the car, the side car door will not lock shut and comes slamming into the people. It makes no sense for the car to be designed this way and every summer one of my kids gets hit in the head, arm or i get hit by this door slamming into us. Please check into this. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KOONS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-522-6000 |
| Dealer's city | ARLINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | 00 |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22207 |