| Issue ID | 845315 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383459 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/12/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have had issues with our sliding doors on our 2004 toyota sienna le awd since we purchased it. Both doors stick whenever the temp drops below freezing. The only way to open them at times is to climb inside and throw my 6'0" 240lb body into it. Even then i've had them not open. Due to the continued stress placed on the outer handles the driver's side rear finally broke off. That was not due to me being overly physical with it either. That one was pulled off by my wife, 5'0" 120lbs. Also, the passenger rear sliding door was equipped with an automatic door. The cable snapped on that a couple of months ago. That door won't even open now. I understand normal wear and tear but i believe this goes beyond that. Heaven forbid if we're in an accident because one door can't open and the other side will only open from the inside. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREDONIA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBA23C94SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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