Why does my Toyota Sienna have a vibration problem?
On a simple Google search I found a lot of Sienna owners who have gone through the same thing you experienced. Most of what dealers are finding is related to an engine vibration or the transmission of vibration through the body of the van via the exhaust system, causing some harmonics.
Why does my Toyota Sienna have oil sludge in it?
Allegedly, this happens because the crankcase ventilation system isn’t designed to accommodate the amount of heat and gases the engine produces. As a result, the trapped heat can cause the oil to turn to sludge. In 2007, Toyota agreed to cover the costs to repair 1998-2002 Sienna engines damaged from oil sludge.
What causes Toyota Sienna to roll out of Park?
Shift Lock Solenoid Failure: The shift lock solenoid in 2004-2009 Siennas is prone to failure, which allows the driver to move the shift lever out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal. This causes the minivan to unexpectedly roll out of position.
Are there any recalls on the Toyota Sienna?
Toyota recalled over 600,000 affected Siennas in 2013 and authorized dealers replace the shift lock solenoid assembly for free. Spare Tire Carrier Cable Corrosion: This is a common issue in cold areas where road salt is used.
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What kind of vehicle is a Toyota Sienna?
I read your column all the time and love it so when this problem came up with my van, I thought, who better to get a straight answer from than you. Some history — in July I purchased a 2007 Toyota Sienna certified vehicle from a Toyota dealership. The van had 70,000 miles and was in excellent condition.
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Where is the cVj joint on a Toyota Sienna?
Toyota uses a rather unique design on the passenger side axle where the intermediate joint is NOT a cvj (constant velocity joint). They use a much simpler joint design for it and the test I describe above will not work for that joint.
What kind of vibration does a Toyota van make?
The van had 70,000 miles and was in excellent condition. Shortly after taking possession (and a road trip), I noticed between 30-35 and 45-50 mph (especially 1,300 to 1,400 rpm) there was a louder “droning noise,” as Toyota calls it. Along with this noise was a vibration that reverberated throughout the cabin and was felt in my seat.
Why does my Toyota Camry shudder when accelerating?
This happened to the vehicle repeatedly and under 1000 miles on the odometer. Upon acceleration the car hesitates and after a few seconds if will finally go with a jerking to the passengers. It also has a problem accelerating on the highway, it seems to lack the power to pass anyone when in traffic.