| Issue ID | 568708 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10138797 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/09/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 toyota sienna developed problems with the brake equipment.***no answer required*** *mr on four occasions, the brakes had been inspected by mechanics and in some cases reinstalled. The consumer also experienced a grinding noise on two different trips. The consumer was informed that the grinding noise was coming from the rear brakes and did not constitute serious brake problems. The consumer tried to use the hitch mount/bike rack only to find that the hitch would bottom out while entering gas stations or exiting driveways. Also, as an alternative to the hitch not operating properly, the consumer added rear air bags on the suspension system in order to give the vehicle additional clearance and they have failed and or blew out about three times. Other problems: battery failure, rear bumper clip not holding the bumper in place, interior trim piece on seat detaching, grab handle trim piece breaking, and the consumer's daughter's hand had gotten stuck in the automatic door that was not supposed to close due to resistance in the path. *sc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21986 |
| Number of Occurences | 14 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NORRISTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C24SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | CLEARWATER TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 727 799 1234 |
| Dealer's city | CLEARWATER |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33765 |