| Issue ID | 1694716 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11362403 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/10/17 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving normally in dry conditions, the vehicle stability control engages when making slow turns at about 45 to 55 mph. It happens mostly when steering to the right but can happen when turning left. This results in dangerous driving conditions where the brakes unexpectedly engage or the car down shifts to a lower gear. It has almost caused a wreck and has placed me and others in danger. The problem began about 2 to 3 years ago and has become progressively worse. Other owners of this make and model have reported similar issues without resolution by toyota, dealers or auto repair shops. I am only able to resolve the issue by removing the fuse that controls the stability control system. See https://www. Cargurus. Com/cars/discussion-c9152_ds656326 for one example of a discussion thread. Given the pervasiveness of this problem, it is apparent that this is a systemic problem with the engineering or manufacturing of this vehicles and toyota should be held accountable for this potentially life threatening problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK22C68SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 50 |
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