| Issue ID | 979346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10511112 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/04/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife started the car and claimed how hard it was to turn the steering wheel. We drove to a location using the expressway and the problem continued. It made turning under motion very difficult. I took the wheel on our return and confirmed how awkward it was. So we drove to our garage. They called us later and said the input shaft malfunctioned. Cost of part from toyota $374. 19 plus tax and labor. Only one left in stock. Is it possible that toyota has a problem that needs to be recognized and recalled before there are serious accidents? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103310 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C25SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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