| Issue ID | 1199637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10734135 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/09/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota sienna's steering rack and pinion had suddenly developed a leak in a side seal which caused a total loss in power steering assist when the fluid drained out. Dealer has noted the problem but says the failures they've seen are not to be concerned over? Toyota does seem to have a tsb addressing the early failures by issuing a repair or replacement of the rack and pinions for cars under their 3/36k factory warranty, but nothing addressing any kind of compensation to customers who experience the failure who are outside of warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | IOWA CITY, IA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C26SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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