| Issue ID | 890251 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10433944 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/07/11 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the rubber door latch handle melted due to excessive heat during the summer. The contact had to cover the door handle with plastic in order to open the rear hatch. The contact also stated that during cold weather, the rear hatch could not be opened due to the melting door handle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there were numerous complaints online regarding the melting door handle for the year make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 33,900. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33900 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUNWOODY, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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