2003 TOYOTA SIENNA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering/Alignment Issues:

  • Distinct problem with pulling to the right that persists despite multiple realignments
    
  • Vehicle pulled to the left while driving
    
  • Steering wheel needed adjustment due to pulling to the left when driving
    

• 2. Door/Sliding Door Issues:

  • Sliding doors don't work at all
    
  • Outside door handle on driver's side sliding door broke
    
  • Sliding doors move hard, catch, and won't latch/don't open properly from inside or outside
    
  • Automatic sliding doors on passenger side fail to open
    
  • Sliding doors get stuck or malfunction intermittently
    
  • Passenger sliding door does not open or close properly
    
  • Handle on lift gate broke off
    
  • Rear sliding door will not open from inside
    

• 3. Acceleration/Braking Issues:

  • Intermittent sticky gas pedal
    
  • Unintended high-speed acceleration
    
  • Loud grinding noise while applying brakes
    
  • Brakes squeal and moan when applied
    
  • Engine suddenly accelerated causing vehicle to crash
    
  • Brakes failed to respond when applied
    

• 4. Vehicle Components Issues:

  • Sulphur odor from exhaust entering passenger cabin
    
  • Air conditioning issue causing sudden acceleration
    
  • Battery leakage causing radiator damage
    
  • Seat belts getting twisted and inoperative
    
  • Defective latches, locks, and linkage
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • 2nd row seatbelt locked and failed to hold in a rear-end crash
    
  • Moonroof shattered spontaneously
    
  • Spare tire carrier assembly cable corroded
    
  • Sudden hood latch failure causing hood to open while driving
    
  • Oil light on after 60,000 mile service due to sludge
    
  • Moonroof shatters while driving
    
  • Overdrive feature design causing unsafe engine breaking
    
  • Windshield seals coming out and making noise when opening the rear window
    
  • Battery charger overheating and smoking, posing fire hazard
    
  • Degradation of the DUNLOP SP-40 tires and dealer not addressing the issue
    
  • Heated steering wheel causing burns
    
  • Power steering fluid leak
    
  • Gas pedal hard to push, making acceleration difficult
    
  • Knocking sound from engine during cold startups
    

• 6. Recall/Service Dept Issues:

  • Recall on airbag light ignored by service department
    
  • Delay in recall repair due to scheduling issues
    
  • 60,000-mile service causing oil light issue
    
  • Service department unable to replicate brake issues
    
  • Dealer denies warranty repair for oil sludge.jboss
    
  • Recall notice for structure repair with no assistance from dealer
    
  • Recall parts not available leading to delay
    
  • Recall being ignored by dealer, affecting warranty repair
    

• 7. Tire Issues:

  • Tires need to be replaced after a short period
    
  • Dunlop tires splitting and failing
    
  • Spare tire wire holding corroded and broke, causing tire to fall
    
  • Tire pressure warning light illuminated due to repeated punctures