1998 TOYOTA SIENNA Steeringcolumn Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA
2 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringcolumn Complaints
ON OCT 14TH 2006 AT ABOUT 4:45 PM I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT SLOW SPEED. I CAME TO A STOP AND THEN TRIED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL AND APPLIED THE GAS THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A NOISE LIKE BREAKING PLASTIC AND THE CAR MOVED IN A STRAIGHT LINE DESPITE THE WHEEL BEEING TURNED. I INCREASED THE TURNING MOTION UNTIL IT WAS CLEAR STEERING HAD FAILED. SINCE THE LOT WAS EMPTY I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO SANDY SPRINGS TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING SHAFT HAD BROKEN AT THE "KNUCKLE" WHERE THE COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE SHAFT. IN ADDITION I WAS TOLD THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE TO THE AIRBAG HAD BEEN DAMAGED IN THE INCIDENT. MY CONCERNS ARE THAT HAD THIS OCCURED AT HIGH SPEED OR WHILE ALREADY IN A TURN...
THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN THE RIGHT POSITION AND THE DRIVER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STRAIGHTENING IT WHEN IT LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD GONE INTO THE HIGHWAY DIVIDER AND WAS TOTALED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK *SCC *JB
Other 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA Problem Areas
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
28 complaints
Tires
24 complaints
Structurebodydoor
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint