The passenger-side power sliding door system failed to stop or reverse when it encountered physical interference with the vehicle’s open fuel door. The door continued opening under power despite clear obstruction by a fixed exterior body component. The affected components, including the sliding door mechanism and damaged fuel door latch, remain available for inspection upon request. A powered slid…
2014 toyota Sienna body problems
moderate 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD SOMETIMES REMAIN CLOSED OR BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
MY CAR HAS BOTH SIDES POWER SLINGING DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED WHEN COMMANDED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FRACTURED CABLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DOOR WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY AND COULD ONLY BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (NORTH HILLS TOYOTA, 711 BROWNS LN, PITTSBURGH, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED …
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 toyota Sienna?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 42 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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