17 problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sequoia.
The frame is very rusted.
Severe rust hole in rear frame over leaf springs noted by mechanic when doing alignment. I was informed that it would not pass inspection.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received a settlement postcard for the frame along with unknown recall notices regarding the air bags. The contact took the vehicle to butler Toyota (9419 aronson dr, indianapolis, in 46240, (317) 848-4210) several times to have the frame repaired; however, the air bags were repaired instead. This happened several times until the dealer stated that the settlement letter had expired. The contact stated that the frame was rusted from the inside out and was deteriorating rapidly. The dealer quoted a repair cost of $2,000 for an air suspension air bag that was not included in the recall. The cost to repair the frame was $3,000. The dealer did not include on the paperwork that the frame was the main reason the contact brought in the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that if the dealer had included the frame on the repair order, they would have taken care of the frame. The failure mileage was 230,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. Upon taking the vehicle in for inspection, the vehicle failed due to a hole in the rear of the frame near the hitch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was severely rusted. The independent mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to tri county Toyota (15 d and l dr, royersford, PA 19468) where it was also diagnosed that the hole in the frame was due to rust. The contact was advised by the dealer that there was a class action lawsuit, but the dealer could not proceed with a repair because NHTSA had to agree to a plan to initiate a recall and remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired, but the dealer stated that they would perform a temporary weld on the frame until Toyota could issue a recall with a final remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle exhibited excessive rust. The vehicle was taken to both a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle frame was rusted through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The frame, rear axle, suspension, brake lines components are severely rusted in particular the frame where it is rusting from the inside out. These frames suffer from the same issue as other Toyota trucks where Toyota replaced the frames. This rust condition makes these vehicles unsafe to be on the road. Toyota needs to recall of these vehicles before people are hurt. I purchased this vehicles new in 2006 and maintained it well. I addressed the external rust but can not prevent the internal rust. The frames need to be replaced or the vehicle brought back and disposed of.
Frame has rust corrosion causing 18 inch perforated hole in front frame of car. This is same problem that has warranted a recall of the Toyota tundra which uses the same frame. The car has been deemed unsafe to drive due to the extensive rust corrosion on the frame. This must be due to poor quality material and coating of the original frame. Through research appears to be a very common problem in Sequoia that are in areas dealing with road salt. The recall should be extended to include this model along with the tundra. The car is parked outside driveway and mostly local driving.
Severe frame corrosion, 2006 Toyota Sequoia: I was unaware of the "cold weather states" frame corrosion problem with Toyotas (and recalls of older Sequoias and other Toyota trucks) until I took my '06 Sequoia to my local dealer for an airbag recall replacement and diagnosis of what I thought was a minor front end rattle. When they raised it on the lift, they said the vehicle behaved improperly and they were alarmed. That is when they discovered the large, rusted hole in the frame! what a shock it was when they told me, and then, to be advised that it is unsafe to drive! if I had not taken it in for the airbag recall, my family and I could be dead right now, if conditions had been just so. This is absolutely unbelievable that Toyota is putting peoples¿ lives in danger by not recalling all vehicles with this frame and standing by their product. Are they waiting for a death(s) to occur before they are forced to recall? they certainly know that other non-recalled models of Sequoia have frame rot. Presently, my local Toyota dealer is waiting for approval or disapproval to have the frame replaced free of charge. I am wary and left in constant worry if Toyota will help, based on the reports of other peoples' experiences whose vehicles were not recalled yet. I am faced with it being a total loss if Toyota does not choose to do the right thing. (this is their fault. They should fix it free of charge. Period. ) I bought this vehicle because of its reported reliability. I have been a 3 times loyal customer to Toyota and am in utter disbelief how I have been misled. Please push to have Toyota recall all Toyota Sequoias that have been made on this frame so that nobody else has to go through this unimaginable stress, and more importantly, before someone dies or is severely injured. Will my report be the final report that prompts a recall or this death trap? I hope so.
The undercarriage is rusting badly to the point that I have found items that have rusted off the frame lying in my driveway after the car is parked. The inside of the rear hatch is rusted out beyond use. Car is well maintained and always in covered parking. Parts of the frame can be pulled off due ot the rust flaking and parts can be pulled off that should be bolted the car.
Still awaiting fix for airbag recall. . . I have had to replace items due to rust, and the frame is extremely rusty as well. Love the vehicle. . . . Hate the rust. . . Previous years have been recalled due to rust, not the 2006 model. Please fix this!!! thank you.
2006 Toyota Sequoia was bought brand new. In 2015 frame has lots of rust. When we went for servicing, Toyota dealer said, not to waste any money for fluid exchanges, like power steering fluid, transmission fluid change, because car may not pass inspection, because of excessive frame rust. We are scared to drive, whether spare tire, rear brakes failing, other components falling off causing damage to car and people driving behind . We see Sequoias from 2000 to 2004 are recalled for new frame installation because of rust problems. We sincerely hope, Toyota will recall 2006 Sequoias also. We believed in Toyota reputation, for quality and reliability. We are really very disappointed. My family has 3 Toyotas and expecting to buy 2 more soon. We never expected, Sequoias are so bad , where life itself is in danger driving them. We wish Toyota will recall Sequoias for frame replacement.
During servicing, the Sequoia was found to have a rusted/rotten frame and declared unsafe to drive. Toyota has had other frame rust replacement recalls for this model, but not for the model year in question. They have had frame recalls for 2006 for similar models (tacoma). This safety issue was not found by the dealership previously, although the dangerous situation would have existed. Toyota does not acknowledge the issue.
Frame is rusting bad. Looked online and see other people having the same problem. Noticed recall was done on the tacoma.
The Sequoia's frame has excessive rust and corrosion.
My Toyota Sequoia is a 2006 4x4 and has excessive frame rust at the weld seems and all over the rear axle housing and suspension components. I recently learned that Toyota has started to recall and replace these frames that are rusting from the inside out. I am worried about this rust at the frame weld and that snow and road salt and ice melter are causing my frame to rust from the inside out. My Sequoia was originally licensed in kansas and they use heavy road salt. I live in colorado and they have a heavy use of mag chloride, which is a major rust factor. The Toyota frame looks like it was never properly treated to prevent this type of rusting. I would like my frame to also be replaced and covered by Toyota under this recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Heavy rust on structural frame, front and rear axle and suspension components.
I noticed there are some rusty spot on the frame of my 2006 Toyota Sequoia. I would like to know if there is any other reports related to this issue.