2007 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The main spring that supported the entire front of the car just collapsed as I was about to park my car. Thank god it did not happen while I was on the highway. Although there was a safety/service bulletin listed by Toyota on this part they would not cover the replacement cost of almost $1500.”
NHTSA complaint #10763624, filed 2015-09, 160,000 miles“When I drive my car or make turns I hear a rubbing sound. My mechanic tells me that the wheel bearing hubs need to be replaced or the wheels will eventually fall off. Probably due from where and tare. I don't under why this would be an issue and why so soon on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10680174, filed 2015-01, 85,000 miles“Oil cooler pressure hose explode while driving with my kids back from the church oil were leaking all over the street the car was smoking in front drivers were honking and scream your car is on fire and a nasty smoke where coming out of it. If I was not alerted by a good samaritan my kids and I will pay our lives. I called main office Toyota and made a complain but they refused to help although this part 'hose is not used by Toyota company for lack of safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052404, filed 2017-12, 81,000 miles“In winter when the temperature fall to 30 and when steering get a load squeaking noise and taken to the dealer (first winter) winter and they informed that it is not re-creatable. Many times the problem was reported to the dealer and no action was taken because it is not re-creatable. After warranty period expired I was asked to change the steering fluid to fix it. I did not since it was not due to usage/handling the vehicle and it is due to fault in manufacture. Next year we were informed that it is a safety issue and I need to change the steering fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066501, filed 2018-02, 3,500 miles“Rack and pinion bellows on the passenger side torn due to coming into contact with the adjacent fuel/vapor line; (observed while changing the tire.). Bellows rubs against the fuel/vapor line when vehicle turns left. Vehicle serviced regularly by the delivering dealer; defect not reported to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10480778, filed 2012-10, 165,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10131819Apr 17, 2014This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0030-14 .
- 10131818Apr 17, 2014A new repair procedure and overhaul kit have been developed for repairing the power steering rack to improve the overall serviceability and reduce ownership cost. This repair…
- 10060717Apr 17, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 6% |
| 2008 | 33 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 61 | 6% |
| 2005 | 79 | 7% |
| 2004 | 159 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Sienna
102 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsTires
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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