tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post8606732264525094020..comments2022-12-24T12:36:30.316-07:00Comments on Toyota Sienna Frozen Doors Canada: Toyota Sienna Frozen DoorsCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09846064432868323226noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-63529833242388135022022-12-24T12:36:30.316-07:002022-12-24T12:36:30.316-07:00I had an ‘05 Sienna and now a 2017 Sienna. Sliding...I had an ‘05 Sienna and now a 2017 Sienna. Sliding doors freeze up in cold weather all the time with both models. And sometimes the hatch. Incredibly frustrating. I’ve tried silicone spray with not great results. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-62886318600814909942016-12-19T13:16:20.241-07:002016-12-19T13:16:20.241-07:00I purchased a 2000 sienna last year and as soon as...I purchased a 2000 sienna last year and as soon as the weather went below freezing my 2 sliding doors would not open until the van has been running for around 20 minutes and there have been several times that the rear door would not open either. It doesn't get very cold in Vancouver negative 5 tops. This van does not have keyless entry and the locks will not open with the key most of the time when it's gets cold.I can usually unlock the van using the key in the back door. For some strange reason that lock doesn't get effected. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-54949979371152709722016-12-19T06:37:54.029-07:002016-12-19T06:37:54.029-07:00Same here - the best is when they won't open, ...Same here - the best is when they won't open, but the car thinks they're open so you have to drive with that beeping for the entire trip and risk the doors opening midway, with kids in the car. Great stuff. mykemurfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568760904832382290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-28793891954542917672016-12-14T06:42:45.012-07:002016-12-14T06:42:45.012-07:00Hi All -READ THIS: There has just been a recent (N...Hi All -READ THIS: There has just been a recent (Nov 2016) RECALL issued for SOME Toyota Sienna Vans. BUT, only for years 2011 to 2016!!!! That is ridiculous. I have been complaining to Toyota about ALL the sliding door issues I've had with my 2005 Toyota Sienna van for YEARS!!!! I guess the safety of families with their incredibly UNSAFE sliding doors are not as important as their recent customers. My son was choking in the back seat I could not get it to open and had to haul him through the front and out my door to the ground!!! Another time I was driving down the highway and his door opened!!! Possibly, the fact that many of us driving these cars are moms with kids and not enough spare time & money to take them to court is the reason they have omitted our vans from their recall???? Hmmm, but they will gladly replace their trucks with a new one when there is an issue. Obviously, their lawyers are assessing gender & income to see what they can get away with.shinedesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252692854402704537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-16296530291162714772016-12-13T23:00:21.440-07:002016-12-13T23:00:21.440-07:00My 2004 Toyota Sienna doors freeze as soon as the ...My 2004 Toyota Sienna doors freeze as soon as the temperature drops. It is SO infuriating and I can't believe there are so many people complaining and nothing being done. It is very dangerous too. Other than that I love my van and have had it since May 2003.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-10567075921800297942016-10-26T08:54:50.461-06:002016-10-26T08:54:50.461-06:00The sliding doors in my 2004 LE freeze during the ...The sliding doors in my 2004 LE freeze during the winter and even during hot summer months. Spraying silicone on the seals is a temporary fix. Toyota needs to solve thisJapoknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-13081595032909753332016-01-29T08:18:19.077-07:002016-01-29T08:18:19.077-07:00Hi,
I have Toyota Sienna CE AWD and have this sli...Hi,<br /><br />I have Toyota Sienna CE AWD and have this sliding door jamming problem every winter morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04608765129694042388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-81153953438554970312016-01-01T13:03:41.687-07:002016-01-01T13:03:41.687-07:00We have this same problem with our 2005 sienna. To...We have this same problem with our 2005 sienna. Toyota need to fix this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881674292094153410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-64714979921732765332016-01-01T13:03:14.172-07:002016-01-01T13:03:14.172-07:00We have this same problem with our 2005 sienna. To...We have this same problem with our 2005 sienna. Toyota need to fix this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881674292094153410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-34097183074466828442016-01-01T13:02:07.616-07:002016-01-01T13:02:07.616-07:00We have a 2004 sienna and the doors freeze in wint...We have a 2004 sienna and the doors freeze in winter every year. Toyota needs to fix this issue.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881674292094153410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-17637660407840866922016-01-01T13:01:37.600-07:002016-01-01T13:01:37.600-07:00We have a 2004 sienna and the doors freeze in wint...We have a 2004 sienna and the doors freeze in winter every year. Toyota needs to fix this issue.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881674292094153410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-22967524550879977302015-11-18T21:47:50.901-07:002015-11-18T21:47:50.901-07:00My doors freeze! Trying to get baby in car seat o...My doors freeze! Trying to get baby in car seat over centre console a nightmare. Then driving around with beeping ugh!!! Did this ever get recalled?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210503692158326744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-69235526530353568612015-01-24T08:58:21.094-07:002015-01-24T08:58:21.094-07:00I agree. I have struggled with this door for year...I agree. I have struggled with this door for years now. I'm disappointed that Tiyota hasn't done anything to fix it. This door is the reason I will never buy another Toyota and I make sure that I tell this to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-30800783810410638512015-01-24T04:51:49.282-07:002015-01-24T04:51:49.282-07:00I have a Toyota Sienna 05 with power sliding door ...I have a Toyota Sienna 05 with power sliding door that have really not functioned properly since purchased new. My mom originally had this car and gave it to me as she thought it would be a better, safer family car. BUT this is a very UNSAFE vehicle due the defects in the back sliding doors. (1) This vehicle should never have been sold in Canada due to our cold temperatures, as the sliding door ALWAYS freeze (2) The electronics for these doors are a faulty design. I know this because I've research the Internet on this topic for years. The mechanics of these doors are better suited for a Barbie car! Also, I had Amherst Toyota dealer fix them and the repair took 2 weeks! One month later and the doors weren't working again. (3) Was driving home on the highway at 110 Kim's in December when the frozen door next to my child became unfrozen and slid open!!,,shinedesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252692854402704537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-3362668998756531982014-06-13T14:44:27.811-06:002014-06-13T14:44:27.811-06:00I have an 04 LE and the rear doors are so sticky...I have an 04 LE and the rear doors are so sticky, my wife can't open them. The power door froze a couple of years ago and the cable snapped when I opened it manually. I refused to pay the $2000 repair. Nothing I do prevents winter freeze up. This is a ridiculous design flaw. <br />I am currently looking for a new vehicle and would love another Sienna but refuse to face another 10 years of Toyota denials and lack of responsibility for this issue. Getting a chuckle and "Yeah, they do that" from my dealer just doesn't cut it.<br />Bryan in OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-24162866118600518082014-03-21T14:12:00.034-06:002014-03-21T14:12:00.034-06:00We bought a 2005 Sienna LE. The 2 side doors have...We bought a 2005 Sienna LE. The 2 side doors have systematically stuck every cold day of every winter since then. We have 4 kids. When I drop them to school in the morning, they get out from the trunk. Nice publicity for Toyota. I tried Gigaloo grease but results are not reliable. Will try the disk recipe next time. I called Toyota Canada today and left a complaint + request for a solution (getting out from the truck is just not as fun as 9 years ago). Of course, we had to replace both electric door motors, one at our cost. 1830$ after we had lost the push button function.<br /><br />Denis in Montreal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-88952645124785521162014-02-07T14:43:45.520-07:002014-02-07T14:43:45.520-07:00I used the old cd disc
worked, eventually you will...I used the old cd disc<br />worked, eventually you will damage the rubber Im sure<br />Toyota has a TSB for changing seal due to freezing, not yet a recall.<br />$68 plus $35 labour here in Oshawa areaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-46146325067470057132014-01-24T07:06:29.529-07:002014-01-24T07:06:29.529-07:002014 winter, again both doors freezing, could not ...2014 winter, again both doors freezing, could not open, went for car wash and it opened, sprayed some greese bought from ca.tire, again after 2 days, freezing. so annoying, is there a permanent fix for this ??? I don't have a garage btw. VJvivahenterprise.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744433223883330272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-88781462137249075452013-02-27T15:43:02.998-07:002013-02-27T15:43:02.998-07:00I have a simple solution that came out of all the ...I have a simple solution that came out of all the frustration with sliding doors freezing and handles being pulled off etc. <br /><br />I keep a round steel disk (the type used to cover electrical boxes) costs about 1 dollar, in the front driver door pocket. This door never gets frozen shut. <br />I use this disk to seperate the rubber seal from the steel frame. Simply insert it at the front end of the top door seal and roll it along with a little pressure till you reach the rear end of the top door seal. This has worked every time this winter. Silicone sprays and grease are not required. I am going to try using an old cd the benefit would be that it is plastic and will not scratch the paint. <br />Toyota should solve this problem but in the mean time this simple solution should end the frustration of breaking handles off and doors partly opened and beeping etc.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />let me know if it works for you. <br />Shawn.freeman@sympatico.caShawn Freemanhttp://shawnfreemanarchitect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-67153227699743538142013-02-20T10:25:04.369-07:002013-02-20T10:25:04.369-07:00I have 2005 Sienna CE, (manual sliding door, no po...I have 2005 Sienna CE, (manual sliding door, no power) I live in Brampton, Ont, Yes Yes both sliding doors get stuck in winter, I am trying motomaster silicone lube from Ca Tire, its ok for few days, then again stucks, not effective, next i am going to try strong grease, going to apply all over the rubber seals, grease usually withstand cold temp, and does not freeze the rubber , so lets see..<br />Toyota won't do anything, there are waste when it comes supporting their vehicles, thanks, vivahvivahenterprise.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744433223883330272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-47186999239467870092013-01-31T19:39:05.192-07:002013-01-31T19:39:05.192-07:00I have 2005 van. Its sliding door get stuck in win...I have 2005 van. Its sliding door get stuck in winter.<br />I have a family of two kids. It is really funny when they go in the van from driver seat side or from the trunk... <br /><br />Toyota what a crap you made....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-41254773574464771272012-03-23T15:23:44.658-06:002012-03-23T15:23:44.658-06:00Yes... we are in the states. we bought a 2004 sien...Yes... we are in the states. we bought a 2004 sienna AWD used last year and they told us that the power doors stopped working for them. no problem, i can open a door manually, right? wrong. if it is at or below freezing the doors lock shut and will not open. we've tried warming up the car, lubricating the tracks and talking to the local dealer (who has never heard of the issue and cannot replicate the "intermittent problem"). the doors eventually "unlock" while i'm driving around... sometimes an hour later.<br /><br />we have a newborn (fun times getting that carrier into the back through the drivers side door), toddler (ditto on getting the toddler back there) and two school kids and carpool with 2 more. it is inconvenient, unsafe, and embarrassing.<br /><br />i understand that parts wear out and need replacing eventually, but i expect to be able to open my car doors...<br /><br />i reported the problem at www.safecars.gov and urge you all to do the same.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168712455722613792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-5082961862514154732012-01-20T12:09:37.659-07:002012-01-20T12:09:37.659-07:00Sounds like we are not alone with freezing sliding...Sounds like we are not alone with freezing sliding door problems. We live in Southern Ontario and both sliding doors are consistently frozen in our 2004 XLE. Have tried silicone with varied results.<br /><br />Sounds like Toyata's is NOT committed to resolving the probem, which is more than just an inconvenience issue. It could be a major safet issue - if after an accident/fire that occupants cannot safely exit the van in a timely fashion.<br /><br />It is also embarassing when driving other people. The doors are frozen again and this weekend we're driving 6 adults for a ski/snow shoeing getaway & 4 of them will have to climb in through the back door.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-14428306715375968552012-01-16T15:29:03.650-07:002012-01-16T15:29:03.650-07:00We live in Southern Onatario and have an 04 Sienna...We live in Southern Onatario and have an 04 Sienna LE. We have constant problems with the sliding doors freezing shut. The handle broke off the slider on the driver side. I called and complained to my local dealer. They would do nothing so we were out $200 for that, and I asked if they had any other complaints and they said not that they were aware of. They told me that unfortunatley that is something that you have to expect from that type of door. I can tell you with four young kids in tow, what a pain in the butt this vehicle is from the about the months of November to April.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374968076695408965.post-88793634575701791542012-01-14T06:34:00.276-07:002012-01-14T06:34:00.276-07:00I want to thank you guys, I had this problem when ...I want to thank you guys, I had this problem when it rains and then freezes in the morning. This year we are talking kids to school early and it was such a problem. I finally used the recommendations to slide a card board card through the top between the rubber seal and the door metal frame. And it worked perfectly. Now if someone has a good material to put on the rubber and keep it from freezing that would be nice.<br /><br /><br />05 Sienna manual.What LinkMosaic..?https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442895442046682277noreply@blogger.com