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2004 Toyota SIENNA Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	708382
Internal NHTSA #	10255141
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	SIENNA
Model Year	2004
File date	09/09/08
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I received a recall notice regarding my 2004 toyota sienna van to have the rear liftgate support struts replaced. I was advised that there had been reports of failure resulting in potential injuries. I visited the dealer 9/08 and had the struts replaced. Following the replacement a problem developed. My liftgate is power operated and when i opened the liftgate it immediately reversed and closed repeatedly. I returned to the dealer on 10/20/08 and they replaced the struts again. The problem remained and on 11/3/08 the dealer insisted the motor had probably worn out and i had it replaced. The solution seemed to work until 1/09 when again the liftgate would go up and immediately back down. Worse yet, the safety feature would not work (if the liftgate meets resistance; like someone in the way). If the liftgate meets resistance it is supposed to reverse. On 1/13/09 an employee of a retailer was almost injured while loading merchandise into the vehicle. The liftgate would not reverse and i had to pull him away. I went back to the dealer and they explained they have had many complaints. They went on to explain that apparently cold weather is to blame resulting in the struts not functioning properly. The dealer went on to explain that toyota to date does not have a solution. I'm amazed, this is a potential hazard.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CINCINNATI, OH
VIN pattern	5TDZA22C44SXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Toyota SIENNA Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota SIENNA Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

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