| Issue ID | 917568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10456384 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/03/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering on our vehicle slips then becomes very hard to turn, and is becoming increasingly difficult to turn. When completing a turn, sometimes there is overcorrection due to this difficult turning then steering slippage fluid levels are fine, no leaks. Some sienna's have recalls on crank-shaft pulley that can cause steering problems, but currently our vin is not included in the recall. Vehicle has 71,000 miles on it ant i am told it needs a $1400 steering rack. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDMOND, WA, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C44SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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