Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Toyota Sequoia

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, there was an abnormal vibrating sensation. The abs and the vsc warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised that the master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The low tire pressure warning light illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear brake pads were worn and leaking brake fluid, which also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 151,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Our 2002 Toyota Sequoia has a completely rusted out frame, rear differential and other parts such as brake lines etc. While driving on the highway the rear differential exploded and the car would not drive any further. I put the car in park, turned off the car and the car kept rolling despite being in park. I applied the emergency brake to stop the car. The rear differential housing was completely rusted through and leaking fluid. We then discovered that in addition the frame of the car was completely rusted through. The car is no longer safe to drive because of the rusted frame and under carriage. Our dealership has been wonderful and rented me a car and will replace the frame but Toyota is saying that I am responsible for the differential replacement.

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The vehicle was examined at our local Toyota dealer on 1/5/2012 because of making a grinding noise and shaking with acceleration at speeds above 20 mph. It was found to have extensive rust damage to the frame with a large rust hole in the right front area at the sway bar bushing bracket. The rear differential housing was rusted and leaking fluid, the right and left sway bars were broken, both front brake calipers were stuck and the rotors badly rusted. Repairs for the frame alone were estimated at over $10,000 with more than that amount to take care of the other issues. This Sequoia has been well maintained on a regular schedule, washed regularly and kept at night in a garage. The body and interior are in excellent condition. The car has only 76,000 miles on the odometer. It was quite a shock to go from a car we relied upon to carry us safely in winter weather to one which has had to be abandoned for scrap. I understand that frame rust issues have been a serious problem for many Toyota models including the tacoma and tundra resulting in recalls. The Sequoia needs to be added to this list.