The motor for the Electronic Power Steering makes a "whining" noise.

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Asked by k_b_mak Jul 27, 2015 at 08:12 PM about the 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited 7-Passenger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The motor for the Electronic Power Steering makes a "whining" noise every time I turn
the steering wheel. Is this normal? There is no loss of power or function. It is a very low
grade sound and seems to have gotten slightly louder over the last year. I have 65K
miles on it with no major problems.

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k_b_mak answered 8 years ago

It has an electric power steering system with no hydraulics so there is no power steering fluid reservoir.

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Paul answered 8 years ago

I beleive ir gas electric steering, may be going, have it checked out..

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k_b_mak answered 8 years ago

Is this a common problem for these new electronic power steering systems? The car is only 5 years old. Could this be normal electric motor noise? I have read that the entire steering column will need to be replaced for the Sienna.

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Drew answered 8 years ago

Just had my steering rack replaced. 2006 Sienna with 174,000 miles. Good to go now for another 150,000+

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