| Issue ID | 746125 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291115 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/09/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought a new toyota sienna from alderman's in rutland vt. It is a 2005 model. Eggress to the back two rows of seats is by means of two large electronically controlled doors. One can not be opened at all and has to be replaced. Dealer says this is a problem that they have encountered before. The other he managed to get operable but my wife has trouble getting the door shut as it is very stiff. It is very dangerous to have a multi passenger vehicle that most passengers may not be able to get out of in an emergency. This is a serious design flaw and there should be a recall on given that it is a frequent known problem with a high potential of being dangerous. L. It has been a month now since the dealer said he would order the parts, i have heard nothingparts and call me when they come in. He has not called. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LUDLOW, VT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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