2004 TOYOTA SIENNA Trailer Hitches Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Trailer Hitches Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA
6 trailer hitches complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 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 Trailer Hitches Complaints
TOWING PACKAGE/TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALER CONSISTENTLY SCRAPES THE ROAD WITH AND WITHOUT A LIGHT LOAD. WHEN HAULING A LIGHT LOAD, LOAD IS APPROX ONE HALF OF THE STATED TOWING CAPACITY (3500 LBS). THE HITCH SCRAPING THE ROAD CAUSES DIFFICULTY WHEN DRIVING AND MULTIPLE "COLLISIONS" BETWEEN THE HITCH AND THE ROAD. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (JAY WOLFE TOYOTA) AND CORPORATE TOYOTA (CASE # 2007-08020957). EVEN THOUGHT THE PROBLEM IS DOCUMENT ON SEVERAL FORUMS, TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE AIR SHOCKS OR ANY OTHER MEANS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I ATTEMPT TO TOW A POP-UP CAMPER THAT IS TWICE THE WEIGHT I AM TOWING KNOW, BUT STILL UNDER THE STATED TOWING CAPACITY. I HAVE SNAPPED ON SET OF SAFETY CHAINS DUE TO THE CHAINS GETTING SMASHED BETWEEN THE ROAD AND THE HITCH WHEN IT BOTTOMS OUT. *JB
DESIGN FLAW IN 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE TRAILER HITCH SCRAPES GROUND; TOO LOW TO SAFELY TOW. *NM
I AM REPORTING THAT THE SMALL GROUND CLEARANCE OF 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH TOW HITCH RECEIVER IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA AND RECTIFICATION BY TOYOTA.*AK THE GROUND CLEARANCE IS INSUFFICIENT EVEN WITH NO LOAD IN THE BACK. THE TOW HITCH RECEIVER HITS THE GROUND FREQUENTLY WHILE GOING IN AND OUT OF DRIVEWAYS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO 2 TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND COMPLAINTS WERE IGNORED. THIS ISSUE ABSOLUTELY NEEDS THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA AND TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICES NATIONWIDE AND THE NHTSA. NOT ONLY IS IT CREATING A LOT OF ANXIETY ON US AND OTHER SIENNA DRIVERS BUT ALSO IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER. WE HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED AND AT AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH THE DRIVEWAY TO AVOID THE TOW HITCH FROM HITTING THE GROUND. IT ISN'T ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO WAIT FOR SUFFICIENT HEADWAY WHEN TURNING INTO MAIN STREAM TRAFFIC. DRIVERS...
I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE THAT INCLUDES A TOWING PACKAGE. THE TRAILER HITCH FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HITS THE GROUND GOING OVER ANY SMALL BUMP WHEN THERE IS NO TRAILER ATTACHED, AND IT IS ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONSTANTLY SCRAPING AND CAUSING SPARKS. THIS CAN BE ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS AT GAS STATIONS WHERE THERE ARE ANY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES IF IT IS NECESSARY TO GO OVER ANY SMALL BUMPS AND THERE ARE SPARKS.*AK
THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE HAZARDS OF TOWING WITH THE 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA WHICH I OWN. THIS MODEL IS ADVERTIZED AS TOWING READY WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT EXCEPT A HITCH AND HAS A TOWING CAPACITY OF 3500 POUNDS. WHEN THE HITCH IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE THE CLEARANCE OF THE RECEIVER IS DANGEROUSLY LOW TO THE GROUND WITHOUT A TRAILER ATTACHED. ONCE THE TRAILER IS ATTACHED WITH A TONGUE WEIGHT LESS THAN MAXIMUM, THE RECEIVER SITS 3 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. THIS EXTREMELY LOW CLEARANCE PROVIDES VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS ADVERTIZED AS SUITABLE FOR THIS TYPE OF USE. THE HITCH BOUNCES AND BANGS OF THE ROAD SURFACE AND NEGATIVELY EFFECTS HANDLING. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AN AIRLIFT SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN THE REAR SUSPENSION TO ELEVATE THE REAR END WHILE TOWING. THIS IS SUITABLE AS IT STIFFENS THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN A...
I BOUGHT A 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN, PUT A HITCH ON IT AND IT SCRAPES THE GROUND GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, STEEP DRIVEWAYS, ETC WITHOUT ANY LOAD ON THE HITCH MOUNT. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AIR SHOCKS IF TOYOTA WANTS TO ADVERTISE THAT THE VAN CAN TOW TRAILERS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW DUE TO THE TRUNK SPACE REQUIRED FOR STOWING THE REAR FOLDING SEATS. A HITCH CAN NOT BE MOUNTED ANY HIGHER OR CLOSER TO THE BUMPER BECAUSE OF THE SEAT STORAGE AREA. *JB
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
Structurebodytailgate
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