Bill Liu 
2002 Toyota Sienna Minivan XLE 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
the rattler
  We bought our Sienna during its first 
year of introduction and have driven 
36,000 miles in 36 months.  After 
6,000 miles, the mini-van started to 
rattle at various parts.  One of the 
door screw fell off. After balancing the 
tires, all the rattles went away except 
for the sliding door at 30mph.  The 
firestone tires are definitely the 
cause.
 Emmision test  mechanic told me 
that other owners also have the 
same complaint.
 The second seat arm rest is too 
weak.  When passenger exit the van, 
they tend to use the arm rest as a rail 
to avoid falling.  this tends to losen 
the arm rest.  I suspect a heavy 
person can lean on the arm rest and 
break it.
