| Issue ID | 1098378 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621981 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/03/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyota's design does not permit the dashboard lighting of the instruments and dials unless one turns on the light switch for (1) parking lights or (2) headlights. The dashboard lighting does not turn on when one starts the engine. It does not turn on when one turns on the front driving lights. Toyota's gauges and speedometer are recessed under a hood in order to prevent glaring of sunlight. Previous toyota vehicles would turn on the dashboard lights when you started the engine. This is not the case with our 2014 toyota. If the driver is operating his vehicle in the daylight hours and suddenly runs into darkness caused by clouds, dust storm, etc., he will have a difficult time seeing the instruments and gauges. He may have to divert his attention to turn on his dashboard lights. This vehicle does not turn on running lights when you turn on the motor. The driver must engage these lights with the stalk controls which offer four positions: 1. Off 2. Running lights 3. Parking lights and instrument cluster lighting 4. Headlights and instrument cluster lighting. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK3DC7ESXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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