2006 Toyota Sienna brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 4, 2023NYBrakesSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Bought the van used last year. Previous owner said mechanic could not diagnose the issue. On slight curves similar to on-ramps while accelerating the Vehicle stability control (VSC) will engage unexpectedly, sound an alarm and jerk the steering wheel. Some times to the point of pulling the vehicle out of its lane. Road speed is decreased dramatically as it feels as though the ABS is engaging. This has happened to me at least half a dozen times since June 2023. The condition…

   NHTSA complaint #11548154 · source
2. Filed Aug 22, 2023232,000 miINBrakesOther / Unknown

   Vehicle traction control system will activate around a curve and break the vehicle while the traction control warning system activates. Breaking around a curve in a wet road situation can be very risky. Numerous other Toyota owners have filed similar complaints.

   NHTSA complaint #11540120 · source
3. Filed Mar 27, 2023VABrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The vehicle stability control system randomly engages and activates the brakes without cause. This can happen on a gentle curve going under the speed limit. It is very scary and I am afraid it is going to cause an accident. Internet research shows many owners with this issue and no information on the cause or a fix

   NHTSA complaint #11514074 · source
4. Filed Mar 17, 2023ARBrakesOther / UnknownSteering

   Slip light indicator comes on and alarm goes off, while anti-lock brakes engage. This is happening while I'm driving on the highway never in the city. The car starts pulling to the right sometimes almost pulling me off the road. The road conditions are completely normal and dry no gravel in it no reason whatsoever for the anti-lock brakes to start engaging. When this first started happening it only happens on curves while I was driving approximately 35 mph. After a couple of…

   NHTSA complaint #11512351 · source
5. Filed Jan 28, 2023ARBrakes

   Every time I go around a curve, the ABS TRC and vehicle beeps like I'm sliding. It happens on every curve. Its very dangerous. I have unplugged the sensor under the front passenger seat and all problems go away. i have replaced this part and it still has not fixed the problem. with part unplugged i have no ABS TRC Airbags none of the safety equipment is working while unplugged, but is safer than having my brakes slammed in every curve.

   NHTSA complaint #11504238 · source
6. Filed Aug 23, 202290,000 miFLTowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that she heard a strange noise while decelerating and the brake pedal failed to engage. There were no warning lights. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal with force until the antilock braking system engaged but failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the brake pump was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact then had the brake pump replaced for a second time, but the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11480843 · source
7. Filed May 14, 2022CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Vehicle Trac Control/ABS system engages periodically especially on winding roads between speeds of 30-60mph. Trac Control alarm goes off and vehicle pumps brakes automatically, then resolves. This is extremely dangerous especially when roads are wet/icy or when being followed too closely by another vehicle. Tried replacing front right wheel speed sensor but problem persists. Research shows this is a chronic problem with Sienna vans and needs to be repaired or guidance…

   NHTSA complaint #11464622 · source
8. Filed Oct 24, 2021CABrakes

   I've had multiple instances of driving along at varying speeds ranging from 35 to 65 mph, where the traction control kicked in abruptly, the slip indicator lights come on along with the traction control light on the dashboard, a beeping sound occurs, and the van brakes suddenly on its own. This has happened on dry pavement without any reason for traction control to kick in whether I'm driving straight or going around a curve. It is very dangerous and I've stopped driving the…

   NHTSA complaint #11437926 · source
9. Filed Sep 11, 2021WABrakesSteering

   When driving on a curve traveling about 30 to 45 MPH. The traction control engages in perfectly dry road conditions. It automatically brakes and jerks the car one way or the other. Very dangerous, especially since you're traveling on a curve when it most often happens and you basically lose your ability to control the vehicle. I won't even let my wife drive the car. There's no known remedy for this problem and I can't even sell the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11432627 · source
10. Filed Jul 16, 2021TXBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    Vehicle shut off when going over the drain pipe I rolled it into a gas station turned it on and off switched gears and it started to roll back on drive I tried to move the gears and turned off the the vehicle after ward no gear worked.

    NHTSA complaint #11425228 · source
11. Filed Jun 24, 2021AZBrakesSteering

    VCS lights activate, alarm sounds and auto breaking while traveling at posted speeds while going around curved roads. Creates loss of control. Dealer has no remedy, mechanic has no remedy. Many similar issues found on on-line forums.

    NHTSA complaint #11422155 · source
12. Filed May 11, 2021141,000 miKYCrashBrakes

    With no warning abs will lock up and cause van to violently swerve to the right while driving. Sometimes once , other times several times in a row. Only lasts for a few seconds. But long enough to cause an accident. Terrifying to loose complete control of your vehicle until it decides to give you control again. Several trips to different toyota dealers as well no less than 5 different mechanics and no one has any idea what causes it. However the toyota dealers were all very…

    NHTSA complaint #11416197 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology