| Issue ID | 905523 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446916 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/11/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had no idea so many other 2006 sienna owners have air bag problems like i do. The first replacement was after only 8 months of ownership. The dealer replaced the entire front passenger seat assembly. Since then the air bag light went off and on with no pattern to its frequency and has been on continually for at least 6 months despite removing the drawer and inspecting/disconnecting/reconnecting the connectors. Right now a piece of black electrical tape covers the light on the dashboard since the dealer will charge $3000 to replace what has already been replaced and did not fix the problem. Air bags are not covered under the extended warranty. I feel like i have to tell my front seat passengers that they may not have an air bag protecting them and may feel safer in the rear seats. Toyota has a reputation for safety and i am surprised that the company has not done more to fix the air bag problems on 2006 siennas. We bought our sienna knowing we would soon have 3 teen/young adult drivers in the family and we wanted a vehicle that would protect all of us, no matter who is driving or sitting in the passenger seat. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20571 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORFOLK, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23CX6SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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