| Issue ID | 712496 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10258667 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2004 toyota sienna. Once the weather turned cold we experienced severely hard turning. It is ok in the neutral position, however when steering left or right it is not only hard to turn but it will not return to neutral without much effort. Very dangerous. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH EAST, PA |
| 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? | |
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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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