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2005 Toyota Sienna Manual Sliding Door Won't Open

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Dec 19, 2013  Hi, I have recently bought a 2005 toyota sienna ce with manual sliding doors. Some times, the sliding doors just dont open from inside outsde with key or with remote fob. But strangely, after a. Jul 22, 2008  The automatic sliding passenger door on my 2005 Toyota Sienna won't open. If you push the open button inside the car or on the fob you can hear the motor try to open but the door doesn't budge and the motor stops after a second. If you pull the handle on the inside or outside it doesn't open the door-it behaves just like it is locked. A couple weeks ago, when opening our passenger side power sliding door, the cable system malfunctioned and the door went off track, shattering our rear vent window. The door would not longer open automatically and we cut the cable. We used the door as a manual door only after witching the door power off. One morning, the door would not open.

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2005 Toyota Sienna

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Toyota dealer.

Typical Repair Cost:
$10
Average Mileage:
74,150 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replaced door motor (3 reports)
  3. use silicone spray (1 reports)

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2005 Toyota Sienna Owner Comments

problem #8

Sienna EXL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

The power fold up ramp stopped working completely and blocked the wheel chair exit and entry access in the Toyota Sienna 2005 braun ability rampvan. None of the door switches would open the passenger side door in order to deploy the ramp. The alleged manual ramp operation function failed to work trapping the wheel chair occupant inside the vehicle. Luckily we were able to use other ramps we had at our house on the driver side sliding door to get my husband out of the van. Our problem is why could we get the door open? We could not even open it manually. We changed the circuit breaker on the IMS system and that did not work. I checked all of the little fuses under the dash and they were all good. What else can it be? What else can it be? We need our van. This is our only means of transportation.

2006 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Won't Open

- Tasha N., Sacramento, CA, US

problem #7

Sienna LE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

passenger side power sliding door stopped working with remote fob and all interior buttons. Was only working when pulling on the exterior latch handle. Now that works so infrequently we turned off the power door feature altogether. Toyota initially quoted me 1500 dollars to repair the actuator. Brought it back again today, and they now say its a 491 dollar repair, and not covered under the extended (BS) warranty. There are multiple complaints of this issue including my SISTER!!! She has the same year and make and has the same exact problem. Its ridiculous. Toyota needs to own up to it already and repair it at their own cost.

- Shana P., San Diego, CA, US

problem #6

Sienna XLE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

They put in some complex cable mechanism that cost $1000 to replace. All do get the door to open from handle. Way to make something complex so it breaks.

2005 Toyota Sienna Manual Sliding Door Won't Openers

- Tom S., Chandler, AZ, US

problem #5

Sienna LXE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We've had this car since 2007. We had some issues with problems but the most serious failure is when the passenger side sliding door stopped working electronically with the inside button and key bob. Within about a week the door failed completely and can no longer be opened from the inside..it will only open from the outside. Next the driver side sliding door failed with the EXACT same problem. Both failures occurred at about 59,000 miles in 2011. A FOUR YEAR OLD CAR should NOT have this many failures, especially on something as CRUCIAL as doors. We finally got a notice from Toyota stating that they were going to extend their warranty for sliding door issues. We took the van in to our dealer and to our surprise learned that their extended warranty ONLY covers the motor and cable system, not the electronic latch release..ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! One door, I can understand, but we have had failures on BOTH DOORS and this is NOT an uncommon problem. Do an internet search and you will see that the sliding doors are a constant source of problems and repairs.

- Karen H., Lynnwood, WA, US

problem #4

Sienna LE 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

2nd report on doors. Again, I was now 69 years old and a retired(after 35 years) school bus driver who DID NOT abuse the vehicle. While still under warranty(barely) the new motor Toyota installed in the back passenger side door failed again. Same motor as the first time still $1200 parts and labor. After it was fixed I told the service manager that I was afraid the other(drivers side back door) could go at any time and it was now out of warranty. She advised me to quit using the electric door openers and use the doors manually. I guess you get what you pay for. On to the 3rd door report.

- camuco, South Lyon, MI, US

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problem #3

Sienna LE 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

First.let me say that when I bought this minivan,new, in 2005 I was 64 years old and had been a school bus driver for 35 years, and I DID NOT abuse this vehicle. I put a lot of miles on a vehicle but they are highway miles. I wanted to buy the safest car I could as I have my grandchildren with me most of the time. I checked on many different makes and models and based on my research (and Consumer's Report) I felt that this was a very safe,reliable(HA HA HA) vehicle even though I'm am not really fond of minivans. This is the 1st of 6 complaint I am filling out this evening--3 on the doors, 1 steering yoke, struts, and air conditioning. My grandson was the rear seat passenger most of the time but I did not let him pull on the door handles to open the sliding doors, I had him push the button to activate the door. Later, I was told by someone at Toyota, that I should not have had to push the button to open the doors as the minivan was built to withstand use by a family. 2 months after I bought it the sliding doors began to malfunction. Of course, when I took it in for service they could never get it to malfunction. The doors could not be opened from the outside either by pushing the button or by using the handle. After the car was out of warranty the doors quit working altogether. Both doors needed the motors replaced($1200.00 each parts and labor---read $2400.00) I reported this to the safety board as I felt this was an extreme safety hazard as you could not get anyone out of the car if there was an accident or fire. The service manager at Toyota said to just have the passenger remove the door panel and operate the door manually(tell that to a 3 year old) Because I had been reporting this problem for years Toyota picked up most of the tab(I had to pay $300.00). On to the next report.

Update from Dec 4, 2010: 3rd complaint on sliding side back doors. Still 69 years old, still retired(after 35 years)school bus driver, still DID NOT abuse this vehicle. Now, as per Toyota service managers advice, the automatic door opener function is turned off and I open and close doors manually----except they don't always open. No rhyme or reason. They just won't open. From the outside or from the inside. Service manager doesn't know what to do now. I don't know what to do now. I'm betting Toyota doesn't want to hear it. This makes 3 out of six complaints. On to number 4.

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- camuco, South Lyon, MI, US

problem #2

Sienna LE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles

this happens every winter - every day. You have to get in the back and push the sliding doors open from the inside. Silicone spray helps a little, but it's the way the car was built. Makes loading up the family a pain in the ass, when you have to go in the driver door and crawl into the back to push the doors open.

- Robin K., New Berlin, WI, US

problem #

Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Parts

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Sienna

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

My parents owned a toyota sienna and had SEVERAL problems with it. One of which was the automatic rear sliding doors. Both of them (at seperate times) required fixing. They either would not open at all or they would not close properly. It was eventually found the motors in the doors went bad. Im unsure about what mileage and date it occured.

- iowachrldr, Cedar Rapids, IA, US

A common complaint among Toyota Sienna owners is that their Sienna side door won’t open or close. If you’re experiencing a stuck Sienna side door, you came to the right place.

This guide covers all the information you need to navigate this issue like a pro.

The Most Common Reasons For Sienna Side Door Problems

When your Sienna side door sticks open or close, you’re probably asking, “Why the heck is this happening?”

We can think of a few common reasons:

1. Latch Motor Failure

Sometimes the side door will struggle to open when you press the button to automatically open it. Often times, it will make a noise while it attempts to open but then fails to do so. The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds.

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This happens when the latch motor fails, which is fairly common in Toyota Siennas. Luckily, replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution.

2. Frayed Cable

The cable in the side door is prone to fraying and then breaking. At first, the door won't work properly. Then, it stops working at all.

In this situation, the best thing to do is to replace the cable.

3. Circuit Overload

When your Sienna side door won’t close, one possibility is a circuit overload. This happens when the power sliding door isn’t able to latch on properly (due to something blocking it). The electric motor’s circuit will become overloaded and this will trip the fuse and prevent the door from being closed entirely.

2005 Toyota Sienna Manual Sliding Door Won't Openn On 2005 Sienna

This is an issue you want to diagnose first because it’s quite easy to do so. Just inspect the upper and lower tracks to see if they are obstructed.

2006 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door

The Best Way to Fix This Problem

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The first thing you want to do is to diagnose the issue. Next, you can replace only the failed component. This should fix the issue. There are tutorials on replacing side door latches, latch motors, cables, and other Sienna side door components all over the web. In fact, here’s a good tutorial on replacing the cable on 2011 and newer Sienna models.

Sienna Door Won't Open

Replacing the component yourself is a much cheaper solution than having a Toyota dealership do it for you.

Finding OEM Replacement Parts

If you value quality and reliability, get an OEM replacement part. An aftermarket side door latch, latch motor, cable, or another side door component will only cause more problems due to poor quality, fitment issues, and more.

On our website, we offer wholesale prices for genuine OEM Toyota parts, including all side door components. Look up your Sienna model to find the OEM replacement part(s) you need.

Written by Jason Lancaster