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#565 of 756 Toyota Sienna XLE Sliding door by gouab

Jun 17, 2011 (12:45 pm)

I have a Sienna XLE 2005. My passenger side automatic sliding doors cable drive snapped, the motor is good. The dealer says the cost is $1,150 to fix. What are the alternatives? Any suggestions? Called some places no one knows where to get the cable. The MSRP on the cable is $588!!! This stuff is too expensive. What is Toyota doing about this? They should take some responsibility. The discussion forum on this is growing everyday. My son almost got caught in the cable when it snapped and the door slid without control. Any help, suggestions?

#566 of 756 Sliding doors stuck 2006 sienna by badtoyota3

Jun 29, 2011 (12:50 pm)

My 2006 sienna automatic doors are stuck and won't open. IT's a safety hazard and when you do try to open them manually you need to be a body builder with lots of muscle. The sound of grinding is horrific and I can't imagine that this is what toyota had in mind when they charged an enormous amount of money to have automatic doors.
 
Has this happened to anyone?? Can the auto doors be converted safely to manual doors that run smoothly?
 
Does anyone want to start a class action law suit? It appears that a ton of toyota owners are having the same issues....maybe they will listen to that instead of charging $1800 per door to fix.

#567 of 756 Same problem 05 XLE by pmartino99

Jul 03, 2011 (6:58 pm)

Cables on both sides snapped within a week of each other... has anybody had this fixed for a reasonable price? Cable is pretty standard, nothing special, maybe I can have something made on the cheap?

#568 of 756 Re: Same problem 05 XLE [pmartino99] by nana1427

Jul 04, 2011 (3:42 am)

Replying to: pmartino99 (Jul 03, 2011 6:58 pm)
Call Toyota, tell them about the problem, I called and told them about my problem with the door and they said if they get enough calls, there will be a recall and that will mean we all get the problem fixed without cost. There are alot of Sienna owners with these door problems and Toyota needs to correct their problem. Hope this helps!

#569 of 756 Re: Toyota Sienna XLE Sliding door [gouab] by nora7

Jul 06, 2011 (6:29 pm)

Replying to: gouab (Jun 17, 2011 12:45 pm)
I spent 5 hours.... today at the Toyota Dealer with my 2005 Sienna... the driver side, slider door would not shut... told the latch had caused the door to push out of alignment. Only fix they offered was a new door at 1,800.00 not happy.... We bought a Toyota because it was supposed to last, and not cause us $$$$$ for repairs. They repaired the spare tire recall, and... just left the spare tire in my trunk... Next time, my husband goes...
 

#570 of 756 Re: Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems [gagordox] by drasbach

Jul 12, 2011 (10:28 am)

Replying to: gagordox (Sep 30, 2008 10:51 pm)
Don't think they are from the same batch. I live in Pennsylvania and my door motor went in my power door after 2 years but thankfully was still under warranty. Now, my sliding door on the drivers side is broken, they said it was the latch and motor assembly and, of course, it is now out of warranty. Also, I am having trouble opening my power door now which is the one that was fixed but it now seems to be a door handle issue. My van is only a 2007. The passenger sliding door will cost $1,100 dollars to fix. I am going to look into having this door turned into a totally manual door as another person in a previous post did.

#571 of 756 Re: Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems [drasbach] by nana1427

Jul 12, 2011 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: drasbach (Jul 12, 2011 10:28 am)
I called Toyota about my door not opening, they told me if enough people call them, there will be a recall. Please call Toyota and complain and ask them to recall, this way you can save your $1,100, I have seen over 1,000 Sienna owners with the same problem, Toyota needs to fix the problem. Hope this helps you.

#572 of 756 Re: Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems [nana1427] by nora7

Jul 12, 2011 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: nana1427 (Jul 12, 2011 1:39 pm)
I spoke with a body repair shop, and he looked at my nonoperating van door.l said he can fix it simply and will do so in less than a l/2 hour... to make it operational.... not a perfect fix, but a fix... thanks.. I will also call toyota, they should be addressing this problem!!!!

#573 of 756 Re: Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Problems [nana1427] by drasbach

Jul 15, 2011 (7:29 am)

Replying to: nana1427 (Jul 12, 2011 1:39 pm)
Thank you for responding. I just called Toyota because my dealership told me since Toyota is aware of the problem they would pick up the cost of the part and we would only have to pay labor. Well, just as I thought, they would do nothing because the van is out of warranty. But it did serve the purpose of logging my complaint. I leave for vacation in a week and I have to drive 600 miles with a door that is not closed all the way. We stop at hotel and I may have to unload all my belongings because the door does not lock because it is not latched all the way. Needless to say I am not happy. Will have to pay the $1,100 so we can be safe on vacation.

#574 of 756 Re: 2006 Toyota Sienna sliding door failure [adurilin] by carol87

Jul 15, 2011 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: adurilin (May 24, 2011 7:12 pm)
I have a 2005 Toyota Sienna with the same problem. Toyota service is charging $1100 to repair the cable that is broken. I called toyota and they recommended for customers to call and file a complain.

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