| Issue ID | 564535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10139216 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/10/05 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 toyota sienna limited awd with dunlap run flat tires. Vehicle is 18 months old with 16,000 miles. The vehicle began to have hard ride with increase road noise. Taken to local tire center, 2 tires tread worn off, the other 2 significantly worn. Advised that the tires were dangerous to cont to drive on. Cost to replace tires approx $1300. No spare tire is provided, since the run flats are standard equipment. Must then buy the same tire with the same problems. Contacted toyota, they are unwilling to accept responsibility, dunlap was willing to prorate the tires, but still offers no warranty on new tires. Review of the internet shows this is a common complaint. I think the run flat tires are a good idea, but i doubt they were actually tested to be sure that they are safe and effective. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | TOM SCOTT TOYOTA |
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