Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Toyota Sequoia

The rear liftgate exterior handle literally melts in the summer and freezes in the winter. It makes it so the rear liftgate doesn't open and sometimes doesn't close. I recently got a recall notice for exterior door handles not operating due to the above described manlfuction but haley Toyota in midlothian virginia said it's not covered. They said it's over $400 to fix.

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The rear liftgate on our 2008 Toyota Sequoia started acting up late may 2016. The liftgate lock actuator began getting stuck and very difficult to open. Now it cannot be opened by neither the power liftgate button nor manually with the handle. We can see that there is evidence of excessive rust on the actuator. It has seized and are now very concerned that in case of an emergency we will not be able to escape through the rear of the vehicle should all other exits are blocked. Not even the rear window is working and believe that there is a defect affecting the components inside the liftgate itself. Upon researching the matter we have discovered that there are several similar complaints from owners of the same vehicle. We feel this warrants an investigation into this safety-related defect to find out what is causing the excessive rust/corrosion and mechanical failure.

The liftgate handle broke and was replaced with an original equipment plastic part. According to other's complaints, I expect it to happen again very soon. Then the handle stopped opening the liftgate altogether. I finally got the gate open and replaced the pull cable but it did no good. Once while driving, the gate opened by itself and lifted up when I went over a small bump. I can't get the gate open in case of an emergency or to access the spare tire and sometimes it opens by itself. Certainly this is a major safety issue that Toyota should address.

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During 2006, the rear liftgate window frame rusted causing the rear window to fall open. The dealer stated it would cost ~$1,600 to replace the equipment and associated parts. I decided not to replace due to the infrequent usage of the rear liftgate window. Around March 15, 2015, the rear window fell open due to complete destruction of the window frame and associated hardware due to corrosion. Also, in February 2015, noticed that the frame of the vehicle was "soft" while jacking the vehicle for brake inspection. The vehicle has the same frame as the Toyota tacoma which was recalled by Toyota many years ago due to excessive corrosion issues. My vehicle is exhibiting the same problem.

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Rear hatch door not staying up when door is raised. Therefore falling on persons head.