Why does my Toyota Sienna make a clicking noise when I turn the wheel?
The vehicle is making clicking noise when wheels are turned and the vehicle is in low speeds forward and in reverse. It appears that the clicking noise comes from the steering system and/or wheels. The clicking sound is becoming louder and louder. Also, it appears that the wheels “jerk” slightly when turned left/right and in motion.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Sienna?
Toyota Sienna owners have reported 13 problems related to steering noise (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the Sienna.
What kind of engine does Toyota Sienna have?
The 07+ Siennas have the 2GR 3.5l engine with a timing chain. There’s no belt to change, but the trade-off is more reciprocating mass and more noise. Toyota did add some insulation to the firewall and to the door sills to compensate.
Is the Toyota Sienna a good car to drive?
However, in Car & Driver tests, Sienna was still the 2nd most quiet van at cruising speeds. Toyota added sound insulation to the firewall and under the doors to compensate somewhat for the timing chains. Timing belts have a change interval, chains don’t, so the 2GR is also lower maintenance. Here’s a pic of the extra insulation from Toyota.
What makes a noise when you turn the steering wheel?
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.
What kind of thumping noise does a car make?
It sounds as if I have a bold spot on a tire and is very faint. I can also feel it faintly through the steering wheel. It’s not a ticking or hard knocking noise. Also, the noise is variable depending on the speed AND the duration of noise is also speed dependent (going slow, the thump is drawn out. Going faster, the thump duration is shorter.)