| Issue ID | 1508050 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142762 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/09/18 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am on my 3rd set of tires (including original) in a 3 year old van. My second set was purchased at 34449 miles on 12/2/16. I purchased 75000 tires, as of today i have 78850 miles on the van, so i used only 44401 miles of 75000 miles tires. In september of 2018, i noticed a strange wobbling in the rear passenger back of the van. I took it to our mechanic at reese's garage and i told me my tire was about to blow and i needed new tires. He suggested i don't drive the van, as it was "unsafe". Took it to another garage (barnes service center) and was told the same thing. I was also told this is a common problem with sienna. I did some research and learned that this is indeed a problem!! I contacted the executive office of toyota, and they indicated that other factors must be considered. My alignment was good, my shocks/struts are good, i don't drive a lot, just to & from my kids school, sporting events, and i don't drive like i'm in the daytona 500. There was excuse after excuse. This is the second time i have been told that my van is "unsafe" and almost had 2 blow outs. I put my concerns on social media and i learned there are many sienna owners complaining about tires wearing too quickly. Toyota needs to fix the problem before someone gets hurt. I don't feel safe driving my children in the van. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78827 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAMCHESTER, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TDJK3DC5FSXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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