2004 Toyota Sienna steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 159 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Sienna, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 159 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 131 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 131 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
At 13k00miles, owner noticed excessive tire wear to outside edges of both steer tires. Took to selling dealer to have alignment checked and tires rotated. Toe in was outside specification. Dealer corrected alignment and agreed to replace 1 worn tire. Owner replaced other at his expense. At 22k miles, same type of tire wear apparent on steer tires again. Owner contacts toyota customer service to complain. Toyota agrees to replace 1 worn tire and owner to replace the other. Owner not satisfied with decision.
Steering problems with my 2004 toyota sienna . The turning of the steering wheel has become tougher. Taking turns is extremely difficult and loss of steering control dealer is repairing at a cost of 598.00 and it could be more.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Sienna
- Body & structure 985 complaints
- Latches & locks 309 complaints
- Electrical system 132 complaints
- Tires 131 complaints
- Cruise control 111 complaints
- Seat belts 99 complaints
- Brakes 89 complaints
- Stability control 71 complaints