| Issue ID | 524452 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10107519 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/08/04 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering on the 2004 sienna lacks precision and requires constant corrections. Upon correcting it appears to have an underdamped but responsive response that creates an unstable feeling while driving. The problem is exemplified during windy days where above normal corrections on non windy days become extreme corrections on windy days. In heavy traffic this becomes a very stressful driving condition. When all other driving responsibilities are thrown into the mix it is very challenging to drive the vehicle. Toyota's choice of steering components are inferior relative to their advertised quality. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 90 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNIONTOWN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C04SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | CAIN TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-494-8855 |
| Dealer's city | NORTH CANTON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44720 |