2005 Toyota Sienna steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 79 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 79 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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.
A couple of years ago, my 2005 sienna's vsc warning lights, alarms and braking would come on while going around turns. My car had new tires, wheels were balanced and aligned. It's scary and dangerous when the brakes engage. I'm not going around sharp turns at high rates of speed. Dozens of other people have exactly the same experience, and when the brakes engage, it yanks the car hard, and has almost caused accidents to me and others. This happens to me on a regular basis.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Sienna
- Body & structure 514 complaints
- Latches & locks 136 complaints
- Seat belts 83 complaints
- Tires 75 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Electrical system 65 complaints
- Cruise control 63 complaints
- Air bags 60 complaints