| Issue ID | 781895 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323830 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/03/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On our 2004 toyota sienna xle, the passenger side power sliding door cable snapped making the door inoperable. We have called the toyota customer care toll free number numreous times, only to have been put on hold forever while they tend to their "other issues". We have contacted our local dealer only to be given a repair price and then was told that this was not a "major problem", meaning that this was not their responsibilty. While online investigating this issue, we have found that we are by no means the only ones with this problem and that this is a major problem. At least 50 or more of the same problems have been found on this and newer models. The sliding doors also have become frozen and some children have even been injured. Some vehicles have the door fall off completely when the cable snapped, injuring people. This is a real major problem and safety issue. We feel that toyota should take this very seriously and stop giving people the runaround and admit to yet another flaw in their vehicles. The sliding door issues and the safety of customers and their family are nothing to put "on hold" or just throw off to the side as not a major problem. What is it going to take for toyota to realize this? How many more inuries and potential inconveniences must the public endure? As of now the vehicle has not been repaired and the door cannot be used. We feel that this is the responsibilty of toyota. In the meantime, we will get more estimates for the repair and consider the options. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74125 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SATELLITE BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C84SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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