Frame Rust problems of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia

I own a 2005 Sequoia 4 wheel drive limited edition . I received a letter from Toyota corporation regarding the rusting frame recall campaign on November 3,2017 and scheduled a service apt to have my frame inspected and was told the inspection takes approx. 2 hours . Within 30 minutes my truck was "ready " meaning the inspection was complete. I asked the service writer of the outcome and was told the frame was good. Nothing was written in my service order that was handed to me sign regarding findings, perforation or status of the inspection results, or that the inspection actually took place. The service writer told me verbally that another service writer would contact me in a few days to schedule a cleaning and spraying of the entire frame in a few weeks. I don't believe the tech removed my wheels to examine the frame or thoroughly inspected my vehicle . I am a 5 Toyota vehicle owner and explained that to the service writer. My service location is lakewood Toyota located in NJ, my service writer was angel burgos. I have extensive rust on my frame in numerous areas especially before the rear axle and after , in the area of the hitch assembly as well as the rear axle . I understand the criteria for replacing the frame versus a temporary covering of sealant . I understand that the frame on this type of vehicle is rusting from the inside due construction methods of the dana corporation being faulty in drainage design or manufacture. My concern that this product was not inspected properly and hastily attempted to get me out the door. This is not acceptable business practice to me.

Va. State inspection failed due to left front sway bar link broken and steering rack leaking and caused bushings to come apart due to corrosion from rusting out frame. Previous work done on 04/02/17 revealed issue but no one informed us of any related recalls.

Frame has rusted through and has caused the structural integrity of the vehicle to become unsafe.

I took my Toyota in for an alignment. They took me out to look at it and the frame was so rusted that the swaybar had broken and was resting against the boot, which it ripped a hole in. The other side was eaten away with rust and ready to break at any moment. The whole frame from front to back was rusted. I took it to my local dealer and they declared it unsafe to drive. I called Toyota and they said there was no recall on mine. So they won't do anything. I still owe about $7000 on it and the way it is, has no resale value. I can't afford to buy anything else and shouldn't have to. This is not normal and they had to have used subpar metal on these frames. I am very fortunate that I wasn't in a wreck with dire consequences.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that when his vehicle was taken for a check up, the dealer noticed that the frame was rusting out and was unable to complete any repairs. The dealer said that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The repairs were not done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Ed.

I recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Sequoia from a dealer. The car has about 70k miles on it and looks to be in great shape inside and out. However, upon further inspection, I discovered that the entire frame of the car is rusted out with severe rust around the joints and welds of the underframe. I have lived in ne for the past 12 years and have owned my fair share of cars and trucks and I have never seen a frame that is this rusted on a fairly new car. My previous car was a 2003 Ford explorer that I used in the snow/dirt/road all year long and the frame looked brand new when it was sold. Doing research online and talking to other Sequoia owners, it is clear that this is a known issue and that Toyota does not want to take responsibility for their lack of qc. The Toyota tundra from the same years was recalled for the same exact issue and the warranty was extended and yet the Sequoia owners are left with expensive trucks that can't pass inspection after 6 or less years on the road. To me, this is unacceptable and I really hope that something will be done.