I noticed that occasionally the steering would be a little stiff. Then the steering became very stiff when turning. Often the steering would jerk to one side or another leading to the car moving suddenly. The car is not drivable now. The entire steering shaft is being replaced at an approximate cost of $1500.

- Holliston, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering rod failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the steering rod was defective and needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed at the contacts expense. The contact called the manufacturer and opened a case. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Erial , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake indicator lights illuminated, the vehicle began to shake, and move to the left without assistance. Whenever driving over a bump or a pot hole, the brake indicator lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the recall notice must be presented for recall repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact was uncertain of the remedy for the recall defect, and stated that the vehicle could possibly need an alignment. The failure mileage was 28,000. The current mileage was 33, 000.

- Corona, NY, USA

2005 Toyota Sienna xle.. steering sluggish and hard to turn. Seems like you have manual steering.

- Easton, PA, USA

Steering problems. Steering shaft assembly had to be replaced. Steering was difficult and sometimes would turn to sharply.

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

Power steering appears to be failing, steering is getting stiffer. Has been going on for almost 2 weeks and appears to be getting worse. Had it checked out at Toyota dealership yesterday and they can't pinpoint it at this point but believe that it is either the power steering pump or the entire rack and pinion mechanism. Minimum of $1,000 to fix.

- Wales, WI, USA

Binding occurs while turning. Problem is intermittent and varies in severity (can bind and be very difficult to turn or simply feel like a slight grab. Problem came on suddenly being intermittent the mechanic could not find problem until I found related issues. Additionally being intermittent and the fact that it could grab without warning and suddenly be very difficult to turn the vehicle it a sever safety concern.

- Waitsfield, VT, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sienna. The contact noticed that the vehicle made a noise when she turned the ignition on, off and when she opened and closed the electronic windows. She also noticed a noise when turning the steering wheel with much resistance. The contact has experienced the failures since January 2008. The dealer told her that they could find nothing wrong. She had not called the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage is approximately 32219. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Updated 3/16/10 the consumer stated the electronic device used to closed the trunk was defective. Updated 05/10/10

- Duarte, CA, USA

Steering is no longer smooth, especially at low speed, feels like it kinks.... been like this for about a year (date is estimate) matches description here: EA08- 024 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna steering intermediate shaft binding 28-Oct-2008.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

The intermediate shaft on my 2005 Toyota Sienna binds and locks causing tough steering and many near miss accidents due to difficult steering. Repair is to cost $800 dollars which is ridiculous for something that should be recalled.

- Steinbach, 00, USA

Replaced complete steering mechanism - shaft and gear after making some noise. The steering will lock or hard to turn during driving.

- Chicago, IL, USA

2005 Toyota Sienna le was diagnosed with a binding steering shaft. Vehicle is difficult to steer at most times. This poses a potential hazard when quick judgment may be needed (I.e. during congested traffic).

- Portland, ME, USA

2005 Toyota Sienna power steering problem, steering binding and increased steering effort.

- Brampton,Ontario,Canada, 00, USA

Problem with power steering shaft. One of the universal joints on the "sealed" shaft rusted enough to prevent the proper steering. This was an extreme safety issue! it made it impossible to steer the vehicle. It was very expensive to fix.

- Shelburne, NH, USA

My 2005 Toyota Sienna minivan has had interment steering shaft binding problem and need replacing they say this is happening to Toyota's Sienna 2004-2006 models. Really dangerous steering locks up and can cause accident when you can no longer turn. Will Toyota stand behind their vehicle "?"

- Chicago, IL, USA

My 2005 Toyota Sienna has had interment steering shaft binding and need replacing they say this is happening to hundreds of Toyota's Sienna 2004-2006 is there going to be a recall this is over $2000 to fix..it's really dangerous you can easily crash when it binds up and you can no longer turn.. Toyota stand behind your product look at all the complaint with the same thing !!!

- Chicago, IL, USA

2005 Toyota Sienna intermediate steering shaft failure. Vehicle just out of warranty and other internet searches revealed numerous others with same early failure. Tsb exists for problem, but repair is early and expensive. Updated 10/03/07.

- O Fallon, IL, USA