Issue ID | 1130562 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10654246 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | SIENNA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/10/12 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | From the onset of purchase of a 2013 toyota sienna xle, the air conditioner has emitted a foul odor that smells like mold. Nor will the a/c system adequately cool the vehicle until being driven sometimes as long as ten miles, if then. We have been told to turn off the a/c before arriving home to eliminate the odor and given a toyota print out that this is a known problem that is specific to the 2013 toyota sienna. On the last scheduled maintenance freon was added but did not eliminate the odor or improved the a/c output. The foul odor never goes away while driving and may be an environmental hazard for persons with a lung or breathing condition. This is a totally unacceptable solution for the risk of being exposed to a potential dangerous and unknown noxious fume to the owner of the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRANDON, FL |
VIN pattern | 5TDYK3DC7DSXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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