2006 Toyota Sienna Engine cooling Problems

“1) august 2013 during an oil change the dealer technician notified me the steering rack needed replacing due to oil leaks from the rack and pinion ($1000 repairs). 2) september 2014 asked dealer to check air conditioning AC right center console blower. After recharging the system with dye, found the AC lines to the rear cabin corroded under the wheel wells -- recommended $1500 to replace entire lines (I declined pending further inspection summer 2015). …”

“Issue: my 2006 Toyota Sienna's ventilation system heats up even if setting at cold level. It caused the interior of the van to heat up uncontrollably and could cause heat exhaustion during hot summer days. The unwanted heat was traced from heat at the engine compartment enter the passenger cabin through the ventilation system. Due to insufficient insulated area at the engine compartment to the passenger compartment. It is extremely dangerous for young children in the vehicle during hot summer time. We noticed the issue during one of our summer vacation in 2007. …”

“Driving my 2006 Toyota Sienna on a busy freeway with three children ages 1, 7, & 10 when the air condition compressor decided to seize up causing the belt to burn and eventually snap. The burning belt resulted in a little smoke and a fearful smell filling the cabin. Fearing a fire, I was forced to pull off the road putting myself and my three children in harms way. After determining there was not a fire, we climbed back in the van and continued on our way. After a little research, I've learned the compressor problems are not uncommon in Toyota Sienna. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. Updated 06/10/14”