| Issue ID | 653641 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10210345 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/11/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEV |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2005 toyota sienna xle limited awd minivan with a power lift-gate. Earlier this week, after opening the lift-gate via the power remote, the door immediately slammed down. My wife was retrieving items from the trunk and was hit by the falling door. This is a very heavy door, and my wife hurt herself trying to hold it open, while getting out from under it. The lift-gate opens under power, but now will not stay open, and slams shut every time. We have since shut off the power feature, and only use the lift-gate when together. Someone holds it open, while the other loads or unloads the trunk. It is too heavy to handle alone. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDISON, NJ |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | DCH TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NORTH BRUNSWICK |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |