10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,987 miles

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problem #8

Mar 032000

Sienna

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sliding door doesn't lock in place when opened. It moves back & forth while trying to hold open to let passengers in & out. Consumer's child finger was amputated. This is one of many problems with this vehicle, owner is seeking full reimbursement for purchase. Dealer is checking into problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 271999

(reported on)

Sienna

  • miles
The sliding door shuts and will not open from the inside nor outside. Has happened 3 times and dlr can't fix it.

- Ridgeway, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 011998

Sienna

  • miles
Door locking inconsistent--sliding door.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 011997

Sienna

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Door locks on sliding doors failed. Mjs

- Thousand O, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 121999

(reported on)

Sienna

  • miles
Side door latches continue to jam and rattle. When jammed doors will not latch or lock causing severe safety hazard. As of yet dealer unable to solve this problem

- Grove, OK, USA

problem #3

Mar 121999

(reported on)

Sienna

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The design of the inside sliding door lock release is very difficult to operate, excessive force required to activate, unable to remedy.

- American C, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 011998

Sienna

  • miles
Passenger side sliding door latch failed. The door will not remain in the open position.

- Wynnewood, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 291997

(reported on)

Sienna

  • miles
Sliding door does not latch in cold weather.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA