2004 TOYOTA SIENNA Structurebodytailgate Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodytailgate Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA
6 structurebodytailgate complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodytailgate Complaints
2004 TOYOTA SIENNA POWER REAR LIFT TAILGATE MALFUNCTION. TAILGATE LIFTED NORMALLY THEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING BEGAN POWERED CLOSING, STRIKING MY WIFE IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE MALFUNCTION REPEATEDLY. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS CONSTANTLY. THE CONSEQUENCE SHOULD A CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON BE STRUCK BY THE REAR GATE. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *TR
AUTOMATIC REAR TAILGATE DOOR SOMETIMES CLOSES BY ITSELF AFTER OPENING, CAUSING POTENTIAL INJURIES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LEANING INTO THE VEHICLE TO UNLOAD THE VAN. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, MOSTLY IN THE WINTER ON COLD DAYS. *TR
MY TOYOTA SIENNA WITH POWER LIFT GATE HAS BECOME UNRELIABLE AND WILL INITIATE CLOSURE WITHOUT WARNING OR INITIATION. REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT STRUTS HAS NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I SEARCH THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT. IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF THE DOOR INITIATES CLOSURE WHEN A PERSON IS NOT EXPECTING IT AND VULNERABLE. *TR
2004 TOYOTA SIENNA OPENED BACK DOOR DROPPED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING MINOR HEAD INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TAILGATE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN DEFECT INVESTIGATION # EA06020 CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WAS THAT THE TAILGATE WAS NOT POWER OPERATED. WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS LIFTED IT FELL DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STRUTS FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,000.*AK UPDATED 05/23/07 *TR
THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FEATURE, WILL SOMETIMES START TO CLOSE WHEN IT IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH I REPORTED IT AS ONE INCIDENT DATE PER YOUR FORM BELOW, THE PROBLEM REALLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE WINTER SEASON. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO ALWAYS OCCUR ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE HIT OUR HEAD ON NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN WE ARE UNPACKING THE CAR FROM THE REAR AND THE LIFTGATE STARTS TO CLOSE WITHOUT ANY PROMPTING FROM US. I REPORTED THE CAR TO THE DEALER ONCE AND THEY TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. ONCE AGAIN, THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE TRIGGERED BY THE COLD WEATHER. TOYOTA NEEDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES AND EYE OR POTENTIALLY GETS KILLED BY WALKING FULL SPEED...
Other 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA Problem Areas
Structurebodydoor
354 complaints
Structurebody
281 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
228 complaints
Steering
148 complaints
Structure
145 complaints
Electrical System
116 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
100 complaints
Unknown Or Other
87 complaints
Tires
85 complaints
Seat Belts
74 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
71 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
68 complaints
Service Brakes
48 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
46 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
44 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
42 complaints
Power Train
39 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
31 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
31 complaints
Air Bags
28 complaints
Exterior Lighting
25 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
25 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
21 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
19 complaints
Structureframe And Members
19 complaints
Wheels
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Equipment
16 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
15 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Traction Control System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Interior Lighting
8 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
8 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Trailer Hitches
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
4 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint