| Issue ID | 1525351 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163976 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/12/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passenger-side powered sliding door suddenly malfunctioned; no preceding odd noises or other trouble signs. The door will slide backwards to open position and latch there as it should, but upon button-push to close, it rolls forward about two-thirds of the way, then stops and retracts. Same problem no matter which of the several door switches is used. Worse: the door cannot be manually pushed beyond the malfunction point to shut it. I fear damage to mechanism and dealer service department backlash if i force it. Obviously not safe to drive in this condition. Luckily did not occur on a long family trip! Car must be garaged out of weather until problem resolved. Here is the issue i would like nhtsa to consider: a motorized door should have been provided with a bypass procedure which would allow damage-free manual closing for any and all mechanism failures. Toyota's failure to provide this alternative is a safety hazard to its customers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAYETTEVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C06SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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