| Issue ID | 1051788 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10575536 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/03/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 sienna has developed steering issue and almost lost steering control of van. Problem appears to be failure of steering intermediate shaft that resulted in intermediate ability to steer vehicle. Very choppy steering. This is a very common issue with toyotas. Contacted toyota customer service and was informed there are tsb's for prior and post year vehicles but not for 08 sienna. Toyota needs to further investigate as failure of steering component is not acceptable. Tsb is not acceptable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAFTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK22C98SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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