1998 TOYOTA SIENNA Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA HAS CREATED ARTIFICIAL OBSTACLES TO PREVENT MY OBTAINMENT OF AN ELIGIBLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL (SAFETY RECALL A9E - TIRE CARRIER CABLE) REPAIRS. IN RESPONSE TO THE RECALL NOTICE I HAD THE CABLE INSPECTED THEN CONTACTED TOYOTA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL LETTER BUT I WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT. ON OCTOBER 2, 2013 I WROTE TO TOYOTA FOLLOWING THE INSPECTION AND ATTACHED THE ORIGINAL WORK ORDER FROM A TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PART NUMBER "51900-08010" AS REQUIRED. I RECEIVED AN OCTOBER 17TH RESPONSE SAYING I NEEDED TO PROVIDE ANSWERS TO THREE QUESTIONS:REASON THE VEHICLE BROUGHT INTO THE REPAIR FACILITY; THE REPAIR FACILITY DIAGNOSES, AND THE REPAIR PERFORMED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE CONCERN. AFTER SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AGAIN HAVING THE CURRENT CABLE REINSPECTED, OBTAINING AND FORWARDING COPIES OF THE REPAIR ORDER, PROOF OF PAYMENT, AND OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR...
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE, IN ADDITION TO BOTH OUTDOOR HANDLES FOR THE SLIDING DOORS (TOTAL OF THREE TIMES), AND THE HANDLE FOR THE TRUNK BROKE. FIRST ONE (EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR) BROKE FOUR YEARS AGO. THEY CONTINUE TO SNAP TO THIS DAY. *TR
DOOR HANDLES ON ALL DOORS HAVE BROKEN OFF. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. REAR SLIDING DOORS ALSO STICK AND AGAIN DO NOT ALLOW ENTRY OR EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT USE OF A LOT OF STRENGTH WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN IN BACK OF VAN. *TR
SLIDING DOORS - BOTH WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND NOW IT CAN'T BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. POWER WINDOW - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW WON'T WORK AT ALL
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BOTH SLIDING DOOR HANDLES BROKE WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN DOORS WERE OPENED, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. *TS *NLM
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
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
Steeringcolumn
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