2008 Toyota Sienna Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“I purchased this vehicle used from hoselton auto mall in rochester ny in august 2013.I was talked into a Toyota platinum care bumper to bumper extended warranty.I was told this warranty was exactly the same as the new vehicle warranty but for an extended time.I was told it covered everything.I specifically asked if it covered all parts on the sliding doors, the dvd player, etc.I was told yes. …”

“Passenger door on our 2008 Sienna minivan would not latch shut. Nothing was jammed in it. We pressed the automatic door button several times and finally it latched. The next day it would not open. You could hear the motor trying but it would not open when you pressed any buttons or manually. Again we pressed the button multiple times and finally it made a popping noise and released. The door opened a few inches and now the cable inside was broken and hanging down. The door no longer automatically opens and closes and the cable is still hanging from the door. …”

“Unlocked all of the doors using remote. Opened driver passenger door, and placed granddaughter into car seat. Closed the door with the key remote inside. The Sienna automatically locked all of the doors, and I was unable to get to my grandchild. Another key was quickly found to unlock the door. No harm done. If the other key hadn't been found, we would have had to wait for a locksmith to unlock the door. Especially in hot weather, this is dangerous. The manual does not mention this automatic locking, unless a door hasn't been opened after unlocking. …”

“My husband was driving in florida in our rented Toyota Sienna minivan, and five family members were in the car, on a highway. Suddenly the engine hood came unhooked and flew up, hitting the front windshield. The glass shattered and we were showered with glass, but the bigger problem was that the view out the front was almost totally obstructed. We managed to see through a small crevice underneath the hood, which was now upright and covering almost all the windshield. We were able to pull off the highway without further incident. …”

“I own a 2008 Toyota Sienna with 17000 miles on it. Recently while loading up the family to go out, the left passenger automatic sliding door was unable to be closed. I promptly took the vehicle to the dealer, who fixed the problem, saying one of the mechanisms in the door unit needed lubrication. The problem went away until last evening, when the same problem occurred while out to dinner. Even when the power door was disengaged, the door still would not close. Fortunately, there were two adults (along with 3 kids 8 and under) so one of us could hold the door shut while the other drove. …”