Investigation EA06020: 2004–2006 Toyota Sienna

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Dec 1, 2006

Closed

Jun 25, 2008

Model years

2004–2006

Subject

Unexpected closing of power liftgate

Component: Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock

Summary

On may 30, 2008, toyota initiated a safety recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 196,000 model year 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power liftgates (recall 08v-244).the recall will provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.based on these actions, the agency has decided to close the investigation.while toyota has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute any finding by nhtsa.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.additional information can be found in the engineering analysis report.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2006 Toyota Sienna1,017 complaints
• 2005 Toyota Sienna1,130 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Sienna2,062 complaints