| Issue ID | 1581240 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11231143 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel seized. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brake pedal failed to operate. The vehicle spun around at least four times to the left and crashed into a parked vehicle twice while spinning. The contact quickly powered off the engine to stop the vehicle from spinning. The contact waited one hour before the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive home. The contact stated that she was in shock and was not aware of any warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained foot, right hip, and back injuries. The front passenger also sustained back injuries. Both occupants required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRIDGEPORT, CT |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C06SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
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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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