| Issue ID | 1167923 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10690379 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/09/13 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to engine overheating. *smd the consumer stated he replaced the fan relay and thermostat. However, the vehicle continued to overheat. The dealer replaced the radiator and water pump, but the overheating continued. The dealer informed the consumer they looked into the cylinders with a borescope and saw marks on the cylinder wall which lead them to the conclusion that the head gaskets were bad and they would have to be removed and sent to a machine shop to see if they were warped and the cylinders and engine block would have to be inspected to see if there was an issue. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | RINGTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C09SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 23/12/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | INDEPENDENCE TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HAZLETON |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 18202 |