| Issue ID | 754155 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10297945 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/12/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear lift gate was in the open position. While i was standing underneath it, without warning it suddenly failed striking me in the head and pushing me into the rear bumper. Fortunately, other then a sore head for a few moments i was not injured. Had i not been standing under the lift gate at the time it would have closed on my three year old possibly causing severe injuries or killing her. Since the incident the problem has persisted. It will lift into the open position and remain open for a short (unpredictable) period of time then suddenly slam shut. Currently we have to have one person hold the lift gate open while loading or unloading the mini-van. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73121 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LEE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C07SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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