2004 Toyota Sienna Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2004 Toyota Sienna, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (46% of reports).
- 308latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 29mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 143 of 308 complaints (46%)
- Cable snapped: mentioned in 30 of 308 complaints (10%)
- Open close: mentioned in 27 of 308 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2004 Toyota Sienna at $2,500, and half of them between $1,650 and $3,050.
Based on 32 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 254 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 308 complaints, 29 an injury.
Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2017 Sienna | 3 | 2% | 23,599 |
| 2016 Sienna | 4 | 5% | 35,050 |
| 2015 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% | 127,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 9 | 5% | 73,500 |
| 2012 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 44,820 |
| 2011 Sienna | 18 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 11 | 6% | 29,250 |
| 2009 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 39,261 |
| 2008 Sienna | 13 | 3% | 34,989 |
| 2007 Sienna | 19 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Sienna | 67 | 7% | 55,623 |
| 2005 Sienna | 135 | 12% | 59,378 |
| 2004 Sienna | 308 | 15% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 21 | 20% | 39,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 27 | 15% | 76,750 |
| 2001 Sienna | 34 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 36 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Sienna | 19 | 9% | 83,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 40 | 14% | 57,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2004 Toyota Sienna. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 50 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and a warning chime sounded. The vehicle lost steering and braking ability, and the steering wheel started to jerk from left to right. The contact continued to drive and…
When open or close the driver side front door, there is a loud popping sound. The weld-on hinge between the door and the body is broken. Toyota dealership informed us that the problem will deteriorate in the coming days. The door will swing freely when open, potentially hit people and other cars…
Vehicle randomly self-locks while in park with car turned off, without any indication. This has happened with my keys inside the vehicle on the seat while putting groceries in the back at the store and at home. It happens all the time now, and its scary, because i have a young child who i strap…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota Siennas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 308 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2004 Toyota Sienna (15% of the 2,062 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Sienna latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2004 Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,500 (half paid between $1,650 and $3,050), from 32 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2004 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 143 of 308 complaints, followed by “cable snapped” (30).
Other 2004 Toyota Sienna problems
See all 2004 Toyota Sienna problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Sienna years.