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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Problems with tire wear, transmission and power steering pump. The vehicle is on it's fourth set of tires at 45,000 miles due to tracking problem. There was a whine coming from the torque converter pump. The transmission shifted to neutral on three occasions. The dealer never mentioned there was early sludge building up in the oil. The engine made noise and vibrated. Dealer notified.
- Pine Knoll Shores, NC, USA
Customer stated that towing package on this vehicle was installed too low to the ground. The towing package compacity is listed at 5000 lbs. Consumer owns a boat that weighs 2300 lbs, and when he hits a bump in the road, the bottom of the vehicle scrapes the ground. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified.
- Greenville, SC, USA
Ltr fwd fm fhwa re their defective 2000 Toyota Sienna xle, the van has problems with engine sludge... the vehicle started to blow blue smoke and ran rough. The dealer discovered engine gel deposits. The malfunctioning light had come on due to the oxygen sensor per dealer, the brakes squealed when stopped at low speeds(problem continued), and pulled to the left. The dealer could not duplicate. The engine sludge had come back again due to a burnt hole in the valve which was in the piston. The tachometer illumination appeared to be out and the bulb was replaced. The consumer requested reimbursement for the hotel stay and the vehicle rental.
- Clearwater, FL, USA
While driving vehicle would drift to the left. When the brakes were applied would pull harder to left. Problem was not alignment or tires. Was informed by mechanic could not do repairs under warranty. Manufacturer buying vehicle back.
- Verona, PA, USA
Vehicle drifts from side to side on road.
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
Severe left pull into oncoming traffic. Releasing the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds is enough for the vehicle to dart into the oncoming lanes of traffic. Toyota attempted repair 4 times and the vehicle has had three completely new sets of tires. Vehicle still pulls left. This vehicle is hazardous to occupants and other vehicles on the road.
- Grayslake, IL, USA
- Salem, OH, USA