1984 Toyota Van problems
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It was redesigned again in 2010 (for the 2011 model year). The third generation Sienna went on sale in the United States in February 2010 and is the first Sienna to ever receive a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A 2020 redesign (for the 2021 model year) saw the Sienna becoming a hybrid vehicle for its fourth generation. While previous generations of the Sienna were exported to select Asian and European markets, the fourth generation is the first to be produced outside of the United States as Chinese production commenced in July 2021 by two Toyota joint ventures. In China, it is also marketed as the Toyota Granvia.
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As of the fourth generation, introduced in 2020, the Sienna is now built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, which it shares with most of Toyota’s other large MPVs and crossovers.
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Common 1984 Toyota Van problems
The Toyota Van, produced in 1984, was a compact van that faced several common problems reported by its owners. One significant issue was its underfloor-mounted engine, which made accessing the engine for servicing a challenging task. This required removing much of the interior, making it a mechanic's nightmare.
Another problem was the short wheelbase and choppy ride, which made the van less than ideal for long trips or heavy loads. The van also had a disconcerting tendency to lift the inside rear (drive) wheel in fast corners, making it less stable and safe to drive.
The strange-looking and unimaginatively-named Toyota Van was also criticized for its lack of success compared to the Chrysler vans of the same era. The van's styling and design were not well received by buyers, and its underfloor-mounted engine made it less practical for everyday use.
The 1984 Toyota Van was based on a Japanese-market cargo van, and it had a short wheelbase, choppy ride, and a disconcerting tendency to lift the inside rear (drive) wheel in fast corners. The underfloor-mounted engine made for an awkward climb into the front seats, and servicing it required removing much of the interior. While the Van did have some nifty features, like an available fridge/water cooler and a panoramic sunroof, it wasn't enough to overcome its many shortcomings, and the Chrysler vans kicked its butt.
In summary, the Toyota Van 1984 had several common problems, including an underfloor-mounted engine that made servicing difficult, a short wheelbase and choppy ride, and styling and design that were not well received by buyers. These issues led to the van's lack of success compared to the Chrysler vans of the same era.
1984 Toyota Van car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Van problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1984 Toyota Van vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1984 Toyota Van complaints
The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1984 Toyota Van.
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-01
- VIN: JT3YR26V5E5
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.*AK UPON DIAGNOSIS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WOODRUFF KEY OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN LOOSE NUT AND BELTS JUMPING OUT OF PULLEY GROOVES. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE OIL SEAL AND IDLER PULLEY (TENSION PULLEY. *YH
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-22
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE VAN LOST THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL CAME SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-05-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT4RN66S7ES
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DURING HARD BRAKE APPLICATION BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE FISHTAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. TT
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-08
- VIN: JT3YR26V9E5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING LINKAGE CAME APART, LOSS STEERING CONTROL. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-11-02
- VIN: JT4YR27V7E0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SLIDING DOOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY BROKE, PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-02-18
- VIN: JT4YR27V7E0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: GASKET REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-11-09
- VIN: JT4YR27V7E0
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING BELT REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-11-09
- VIN: JT4YR27V7E0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-11-09
- VIN: JT4YR27V7E0
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: AIR CONDITIONER BELT REPLACED.
1984 Toyota Van recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1984 Toyota Van.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
- Summary: THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
- Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.
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