| Issue ID | 706466 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10253540 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 toyota sienna steering binding, does not return to neutral position. Nhtsa pe08041 addresses this problem as corrosion of universal joint on intermediate steering shaft. Muller toyota of washington, nj 908-638-4100 confirmed intermediate shaft needs to be replaced, cost $575. 00 invoice #l75877. Have not replaced shaft yet, is toyota going to recall this defect? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBA23C44SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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