| Issue ID | 750273 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10294614 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/11/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering problem on 2004 toyota sienna. Steering will jerk as the wheel is turned - requires extra effort to turn the wheel and then will jerk through that direction. It then has tendency to stick, so vehicle continues turning when steering wheel grasp is relaxed. Operator needs to quickly respond to avoid loss of control. Problem is most pronounced when vehicle is cold but still noticeable after it has warmed up. The problem came on suddenly about one week ago. Vehicle has ~82,000miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALPOLE, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C84SXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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