1996 TOYOTA SIENNA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
The 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Structurebodydoor (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlcables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING CONTINUALLY WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSTIC CODES B0111 AND B 0116 OPEN INSIDE SQUIB AIRBAGS. REPLACE SIDE AIRBAG SQUIBS COST PARTS AND LABOR $677 PLUS TAX
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE/DISENGAGED, WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR ON THIS MINIVAN IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS FOR TWO REASONS. THE FIRST IS THAT IT TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF RESISTANCE BEFORE THE DOOR WILL REVERSE WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS AN OBJECT. THAT OBJECT, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HAS BEEN A CHILD GETTING IN OR OUT OF THE CAR. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL BRUISES, BUT THE REAL CONCERN IS THAT A SMALLER CHILD WOULD BE CRUSHED, OR THE NECK OR LIMB OF A LARGER CHILD WOULD BE EASILY BROKEN. I AM AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN AND CAN ATTEST TO THIS FACT. THE SECOND DANGER POINT IS THAT THE DOOR OPERATES FROM A KEYCHAIN REMOTE. IF THE REMOTE IS BUMPED, DROPPED, OR LIGHTLY PRESSED (AS WHEN IN A POCKET), THE DOOR WILL EITHER OPEN OR CLOSE. THIS OFTEN OCCURS WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHER PASSENGERS ARE IN THE DOORWAY, AND HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN SEVERAL CRUSH INJURIES. THIS IS A DEADLY COMBINATION OF DESIGN FLAWS (I.E. A HAIR-TRIGGER ON A GUILLOTINE) THAT MOST ASSUREDLY WILL CAUSE A DISASTER. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER AND WITH THEIR NATIONAL OFFICE, AND THEY BOTH TOLD ME THAT "THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANOTHER COMPLAINT SO I MUST BE WORRYING ABOUT NOTHING." THE DEALER, HOWEVER, WAS SURPRISED WHEN I DEMONSTRATED HOW MUCH FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO REVERSE THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM MUST BE INVESTIGATED. IN THE MEANTIME, WE HAVE DEACTIVATED THIS DANGEROUS HAZARD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1996 TOYOTA SIENNA (current)
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- 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA — 250 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA SIENNA — 459 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA — 238 complaints
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