| Issue ID | 644282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10202942 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/09/07 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | About a week ago, the rear lift-gate on my 2005 toyota sienna minivan (xle) started to drop down unexpectedly after being opened. If pushed, the lift-gate would go up, only to drop down again. A few days later, while i was unloading items from the back, the lift-gate started to close automatically and would not go up when i pushed it. I had to escape under the lift-gate or else i would have been crushed between the lift-gate and the car. Now, the lift-gate opens and then automatically closes; it doesn't stay open. I cannot use it - it is too dangerous. |
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| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POTOMAC, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C75SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | FITZGERALD TOYOTA |
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