| Issue ID | 742571 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10287005 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/08/09 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2008 toyota sienna with 17000 miles on it. Recently while loading up the family to go out, the left passenger automatic sliding door was unable to be closed. I promptly took the vehicle to the dealer, who fixed the problem, saying one of the mechanisms in the door unit needed lubrication. The problem went away until last evening, when the same problem occurred while out to dinner. Even when the power door was disengaged, the door still would not close. Fortunately, there were two adults (along with 3 kids 8 and under) so one of us could hold the door shut while the other drove. I checked on the internet briefly and it seems as though many other sienna owners have had similar issues. This could be a serious safety issue if it were somehow to manifest itself while driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HERMITAGE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C78SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 0 |
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