| Issue ID | 845250 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383420 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's door (front) hinge/weld on 2004 toyota sienna began with loud creaking noise every time door is open and closed. Then creaking turned into clicking sound every time door is open and closed, and that progressed into a loud popping/snapping sound. Our repair shop (not toyota) rewelded the hinge (summer 2010 - van had 60,000 miles) but they advised this was not a permanent fix for the problem. On 2/20/11 (van now has 64,000 miles) hinge is now completely not functioning and door is jammed shut. Front driver's door will not open more than 1/2 inch forcing the driver of the vehicle to enter/exit through the passenger side. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ZEELAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C84SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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