| Issue ID | 595988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10163358 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/07/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As we exited the dealership after purchasing the 2005 toyota sienna van, the transmission seemed to slip as it downshifted into a slow turn. This happened so many times with various drivers that we contacted the dealer. Some five trips and weeks without our vehicle, the dealer couldn't fix it. They also experienced the problem and would contact the toyota rep. More visits and calls and no repair. The dealer said the transmission was getting used to the primary driver. Dealer seemed to doubt our credibility, but has agreed to either fix it or "convince us that this is the way a 2005 sienna van drives." after reading the numerous complaints just like ours, i doubt that toyota can fix this. Computer was reprogrammed and fluid changed--made it worse. We give up. We note that the 2006 sienna has not received any complaints like this. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DYERSBURG, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C15SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 27/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MOODY-WADLEY TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 731-285-5110 |
| Dealer's city | DYERSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38024 |