| Issue ID | 1545512 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11185976 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/03/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Whirring noise coming from back of vehicle while in motion - starts at about 30 mph - vehicle has 97,000 miles. Service center says the rear differential coupler needs to be replaced. Other toyota sienna owners are reporting this same issue but the part has not been recalled. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KIRTLAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDK3DCXCSXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 30 |
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