| Issue ID | 1437581 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11060893 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/10/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sometimes when starting for the first time, i try to turn the wheel but it is locked (as if it is all the way to one side but it is not) - the wheels are turned the opposite side. The times i have noticed this behavior my wheels have been turned to the right, and when i try to back out of the driveway i am trying to turn the wheel to the left but the steering wheel is locked up as if it is all the way left and cant go any more. To free it up i need to turn the wheel slightly to the right (maybe a quarter turn) then i can turn the steering wheel back to the left a couple turns if i like and everything is normal. I usually notice this on sunday mornings - the car may have been sitting all day saturday .. I am trying to put my finger on it but can't seem to. I have not noticed any issues while driving down the road .. But it is a little concerning. The problem has been happening for quite some time now and i thought maybe i should report this . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOTHAN, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C56SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 2 |
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