| Issue ID | 947004 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10481107 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/06/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am original owner of 2004 toyota sienna xle limited and been always garaged started developing cracks on dashboard on the driver's side by the ac vent and above steering wheel. I am concerned about this cracks as potentially preventing airbags from deploying properly or may be deploying prematurely. *this is safety problem! Dashboard cracks was noticed at 60,000 mileage and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. Thousands owners of toyota sienna 2004 have same problem with cracks on dashboard with spreading all over to passenger side in airbag area- ? Manufacturer told me that i am only one have this and van is out of warranty?. Http://www. Automotiveforums. Com/t959673-discuss2004_sienna_cracked_dashboard. Html * squeaking noise coming from under van or motor - gasket for center pipe was replaced but problem came back and now also when the air conditioning in use more nose -the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing the technician advised the contact that the air conditioning compressor would have to be replaced -$1500. * the rear driver and passenger side sliding doors is scratching the upper right corner of body when closing and its started when mileage was only 9,177. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the hinges was replaced. The sliding door failure recurred shortly after and recommended again to replace hinges. Also power door cable assemblies did fail and was replaced i paid for the install and reimbursed later , but manufacturer do not want to replace hinges what should be part of power door warranty enhancement . Again thousands toyota sienna owners have problem with sliding doors scratching upper corner with body rust later as result ,transmission leaks and ac failure but manufacturer denied the defects. The approximate current mileage on this is vehicle 72,000. This is a $38k lemon ! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9177 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C04SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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