2014 Toyota Sienna Electrical system Problems

“Power sliding door recall 16v-858. The local Toyota dealer is unable to repair my van until next spring because replacement parts are in such high demand. This is an unacceptably long wait to complete a repair on an urgent safety recall , especially of a family car that is used everyday. The repair is going to take 3 hours. I or my spouse will not be reimbursed for our time missing work to take care of this repair that is not our own fault.”

“I was driving my minivan getting in the highway when it just stop running period in the middle of the road. I could have been dead by now specially in a highway. Luckily, I was able to pull to the side very quick when car died on me. I had to pay a tow truck to take my vehicle home now Toyota does not want to fix it. Also, sliding door won't close. When pressing door button to close, door slides right back. It does not make it all the way to be able to lock the door. This happened while passenger was getting in the vehicle was we were not able to lock the door. I was parked on the street. …”

“There is no illumination of the main dashboard display-speed, RPM, temperature and fuel level when light control is at off or drl (driving lights) position. I went to dealer and service man said that is the way it is and another new vehicle on their lot was the same. The gauge lights are on but dim in parking and headlight position. (Toyota manual says use drl in daytime to save fuel and eliminate chance of burning out driving lights.) I called Toyota and they said after 2 weeks of investigation that this is the way it is. …”

“While driving in my 2014 Toyota Sienna, door slide open on my 11 year old son at the time . He has since turned 12. My daughter frantically grabbed her brother (whom was buckled) thank god. Until I was able to pull over to safety. I broke down into tears knowing my husband and I paid $43,298.43 to provide a safe home away from home for my family of 6. Was completely unaware of airbag recall until april, have asked Toyota to do the right thing. Salesman offered $20,000.00 in excellent condition but with open recall. Was told by service manager it was illegal for us to sell our car. …”

“My 2014 Toyota Sienna does not have the dashboard instrument lights on when driving. The instrument cluster is hooded to shield it from sunlight. Auxiliary lighting is required to clearly see and read the dials and instruments. Not being able to quickly and easily reading these dials can be a safety issue. The only way to turn on the dashboard lights is to (1) turn on the parking lights or (2) turn on the headlights. This is contrary to other vehicles we have owned, including toyotas. Toyota has told me that this is standard. I disagree. …”