| Issue ID | 730581 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276481 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota sienna - excessive paint chipping and rust. Vehicle has been taken to two toyota dealerships for excessive rust caused by paint chipping. Both dealers claim that stones on roadway are the cause. Rusting began to appear in the rear quarter panel area; directly behind both passenger doors. Toyota placed two clear plastic strips in both these areas (factory installed). The clear plastic strips have done nothing to prevent to chipping and rust. In fact the rust has appeared under the clear plastic strips. Paint has also begun on the right passenger sliding door. Toyota corporation was contacted concerning this problem. Toyota's answer was that is was not their problem. The rusting is now 1/4 of the way up the frame of the van on both sides. Every chip in the paint rusts, regardless of size. This vehicle was bought new. The wheels were replaced in 2008 by toyota, as a result in a defect in the metal which caused the paint on the wheels to bubble and chip away. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERCERSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBA23C26SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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