general problems of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia

Frame is rotting out.

I have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The vehicle has been well taken care of with numerous receipts to prove it. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, I have observed a �rot� hole in the rear part of the frame. The whole in the frame is approximately the size of a dollar bill and spreading. There are other parts of the frame that will need attention in the future. Toyota has recalled Sequoia model years 2005 and up and have neglected to include the 2004. It is apparent that the 2004 Sequoia is subject to the same faulty frame manufacturing as other models/ years of numerous Toyota�s. My vehicle has approximately 137,600 miles on it. I have maintained vehicles from from the 90s that have better frame construction than my Toyota. I believe that the frame on my 2004 Sequoia will need frame patches in the future as well as many other metal components connected to the frame replaced.

Took 2004 Sequoia to kings Toyota for the airbag recall as well as diagnostic eval of vsc abs lights issue. Received a phone call that the tech could not determine the electrical problem unless we paid an additional $360 for more time to diagnose and that the frame was rusted through with large holes. Wondered if we wanted to pursue the electrical issue with the larger safety issue with the frame. Original issue occurred with lights coming on (had happened several times previously) followed by the power windows ceasing to work, several hours later the wipers and window seemed sluggish and the car lost all power. Had to jump the car several times to get off the road and then when jumping no longer worked, we had to push the vehicle into a church parking lot. After being told by mr. Howard that they don't see vehicles come into service with large holes in the frame, I researched online and found that 10s of thousands of Toyota trucks, including 05-08 Sequoias, have been recalled - crc applied and frames replaced as well as Toyota buying back 95-00 trucks with rusted frames for 1. 5 times the blue book value. 04 Sequoias mentioned more than 300 times for the vsc, tailgate and rusted frame issues that are prevalent in this model - my vehicle has all 3. Spoke with colin, the service manager, who reiterated what I found online. Toyota will do nothing since the recall is closed and did not include the 04 models.

Frame has rust holes and the steering stabilizer mount rusted completely off. Very unsafe ! the rest of the car is in excellent condition so the severity of rust on the frame seems very out of place. This issue is extreme and not normal. Not acceptable from a manufacturer known for its quality systems. Tps six sigma embarrasment in my opinion.

Entire frame assembly has rusted and vehicle is unsafe to drive. Toyota dealership, upon air bag recall fix, informed me of a recall or warranty repair for the Sequoia rusted frames. Toyota corporate claims they cannot do anything since the "recall' has expired. I never received a notification. Many others have this same issue and Toyota is fully aware of this problem and has recalled other model years for frame replacements. Does someone need to die before we get appropriate action?.

The rear drivers frame snapped in half. Broke in front of rear wheel. No help from Toyota. So it sits in driveway. Rumor has it a recall is on way.

Me and my family were driving southeast on highway 280 on the far right lane trying to take junction 85 gilroy when all of a sudden through tire on the front driver side came off and the car just was limp on that side and all I can see was sparks and smoke my whole family was terrified . I was trying with all my strength to control the car and with the will of god I managed to safely stop the car . I step out to see what happened and the tire was stuck under the car and completely of the joint with the brecksame still connected to the tire.

Our situation is virtually the same as many other complaints in your system. Namely that Toyota had our dealer apply undercoat to the frame of our 2004 Sequoia in July of 2013. On sept. 5 this year went to the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation and after waiting a few hours was informed they did not perform the service as the frame was so bad. Knowing that a neighbor had the same problem and Toyota bought it back I asked about it and was told "that program was over" this is a serious safety issue and upon calling Toyota USA was told they can't do anything. There are numerous complaints similar to this on the nhts website. Why isn't anything being done about this?.

Toyota Sequoia with 139k miles. This SUV had a frame recall in 2014, Toyota dealer applied the paint/epoxy to the rusted frame instead of replacing the rusted frame. The paint peeled off within 6 months of the application. Now the frame is rusted very badly. When driving it makes grinding noises. My mechanic said that because of extensive frame rust, the frame has gotten weaker and is slightly bent. This makes the moving parts touch the other parts of the body/frame resulting in the noises. He suggested replacing the rusted frame.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact heard about air bag recall that potently affect his vehicle. The contact brought the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that that recall was not affected by the air bag recall however was affected by an in house recall (c0d) resistant compound to vehicle frame. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined the entire frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 175,000. Az.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at a dealer, the technician noticed excessive rust on the frame and suspension. The technician also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall but the dealer was charging for parts because there was a possibility that the part could have fractured during the remedy repair. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 132,000.

Was driving my 2004 Toyota Sequoia at 35-40mphin heavy traffic when there was a loud bang, a drop in the front left of the truck and the sound of metal scrapping the pavement. I turned the wheel to the right and hit the brakes to avoid going over the median into on coming traffic. I then skidded across 2 lanes of traffic and hit a car trying to enter the parkway. An eyewitness said he saw the wheel come dislodged for no reason. Luckily the lady who was in the other car only had minor injuries and other than a so far minor case of whip lash everyone is ok. Upon inspecting the vehicle with the police officer it looked as if the wheel and axle were ripped fron the truck. Unfortunately the Sequoia gave me no indications of anything going wrong or I would have taken it to the shop.

Undercarriage rust hole 6" diameter and more through steel plate under vehicle. 74,000 miles original owner and heated garage. This Sequoia should be included in the rust recall. The underbody rust for an '04 with only 74,000 miles is ridiculous. Extreme rust around brake components.

The entire frame is rusting including the rear differential, suspension and other structural component. The dealer sprayed on a liquid tar but now that is falling off with the rust which was sprayed over.

My 2003 Toyota Sequoia has 2 lights that come on when I drive (the vsc and trac off). Sometimes it comes on immediately after I start the car, other times it comes on after driving for about a minute. The Toyota dealership diagnosed it as needing a new skid control ecu. They told me that this computer controls the abs of the vehicle and that it is unsafe to drive. However, the price tag is too steep to have repaired today.

Purchased new and vehicle shook at high speed. Four trips to dealer, new tires and still the same problem. Will initiate lemon law. Also vehicle doesn't track well at highway speeds. It tends to drift and get blown around tremendously.

The sequioa has been pulling and making excessive noise from the front of the vehicle. Drifiting from side to side and hard to steer.