Investigation PE06029: 2004–2005 Toyota Sienna

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 2, 2006

Closed

Dec 1, 2006

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Unexpected liftgate closing

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

Summary

The liftgate gas struts for the subject vehicles may have damaged gas seals that allow the liftgate to drop unexpectedly.the rates for complaints, alleged injuries and warranty claims are higher for vehicles with the power liftgate option.the power liftgate may automatically power-close at the completion of a power-open command without input from the operator.some owners are caught unaware of the power-close operation while under the rear liftgate door.odi has upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis (ea06-020) and modified the scope to include only the subject vehicles with the power liftgate option.

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

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