Power Window Problems of Toyota Sequoia

On my 2012 Toyota Sequoia my 2yr old child happen to pull up the rear passenger window switch while my 6 yr old was talking to me when I was standing outside the window. I grabbed the window to get it to stop but the window wouldn't stop and I couldn't over power the window motor. My wife in the drivers seat with the vehicle motor running started pushing down on the rear passenger window switch. With the 2yr old pulling up on the switch at the same time the driver switch doesn't override the rear switch. After a brief panic of yelling and screaming as my 6 yr olds was head getting smashed the 2yr old let go of the switch and then the drivers switch could be operated to lower the window. I feel the window motor should have lower force pressure and the master drivers switch should be able to override all other switches while in use. The window caused a minor injury but could of been fatal if it had been his neck area. I find this as a design flaw and always assumed there was a safety reverse motor on the rear window as the fronts has such a feature.

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Pushed switch for power rear tailgate window, window assembly broke and window fell down into door. Upon examination, all components - regulator assembly and all connecting parts were severely corroded which led to failure. Less than 12 months later, rear tailgate outside handle broke; again under examination the entire interior latch assembly was severely corroded which caused failure. This in my opinion is a design or assembly defect. Water is not supposed to be leaking into the interior of the tailgate. From the extent of corrosion, this condition had been occurring for many years - most likely in my opinion immediately from the time that we acquired the vehicle new. The failure, while caused from a defect from the beginning of vehicle life, manifested itself after the vehicle warranty period and Toyota is refusing to address. From some online research, I have found this to be a common problem.

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In July of last year, my 2002 Toyota Sequoia experienced car trouble. The vehicle experienced 3 major problems. First, the rear window on the back of the vehicle would suddenly open all by itself. This self opening would occur at numerous times. The window would open when the vehicle was being driven, when it was stationary or even while it was unoccupied. The scariest however, was when the vehicle was being driven. Fortunately for me and my family no one was injured. The second major problem occurred with the door locks. The locks would lock and unlock themselves repeatedly without anyone touching them. This locking/unlocking would again take place when the vehicle was being driven, stationary or even unoccupied. The last complaint is that the gas gauge will drop to empty without any reason so there are many times that I do not know how much gasoline I have left in the tank. This too is occurring on a random basis. It's like the vehicle is haunted.

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My 2001 Sequoia rear hatch window no longer rolls down nor does the rear hatch open at all. This happened overnight. Nothing prompt this all. The dealer wants to charge $350 to replace the door. Frustrating can't even begin to describe this feeling.

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Rear window began operating only off and on over a long period of time. Finally it quit working completely in 2007. Fortunately it was closed, so owner just didn't use until having it fixed along with rear door hatch. A new power motor assembly was installed at owners expense. The incident date is actually the date of repair.

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How do I report something that I feel needs to be investigated? I have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. I also have a number of acquaintances that have 2002 and 2004 models and they have the same problem. I have also noted on the web pages where Sequoia owners go to ask questions have the same problem. The rear window stops working. If its up when it stops it is ok (that is where mine stopped at), but if it stops in the down position a person has a very costly repair ($400- 500). The motor in the tailgate rusts and is covered under a service bulletin because they recognized the problem. The service bulletin is good, because they readily fix it since my vehicle was still under warranty. Is it widespread enough to issue a recall? because I did not discover mine until after my warranty expired.

Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out. This particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. Dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty. The lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix". The lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in August 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out. This time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. Now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past. I believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at Toyota's expense. I am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle I had to replace in July on this vehicle which also is mentioned in many reports I've read on the internet. I can't tell you how many failures on the light situation I've had because they've been in the dozens.

When driving at any speed vehicle shook when consumer rolled down the rear windows.

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Inadequate braking, interior noises, oil pressure gauge.

We have a Toyota Sequoia, the problems are the 4 wheel drive is not operating all the time. It does not engage sometimes and does not stay in 4 wheel drive. One example is my wife had six friends in the vehicle the 4 wheel drive did not stay engaged and the vehicle skid control made the engine loose power so she slid backwards down a hill. No one would ride in our 4wheel drive again. The vehicle skid control makes the engine loose power while in traffic. There is also a hesitation in the engine when accelerating from a complete stop. Another problem is the braking system is not adequate for the vehicle. The entire front brakes had to be replaced. The vehicle has been in for the same repairs at least 10 times and is still not working the way it should. We have all the documentation for service on our Sequoia. We have done internet research through NHTSA and have found the same problem with other Toyota Sequoia's. There was also a problem with the air conditioner having a bad oder from bacteria growing, the exhaust manifold was loose and the power window motors made a loud noise. We have filed a complaint on all the same problems with NHTSA, comsumer affairs of California and you. We want to pursue the lemon law and get our money back. We are currently working with Toyota arbritration but are getting nowhere. We have had Toyota's previously and had no problems with them. This vehicle is a lemon.

Brake problem presented itself by the vehicle vibrating when braking from high speed. All brakes required servicing and then replacement. Emergency brake required adjusting three times within 20,000 miles. When only one window is open at speeds greater than 30 mph, causes severe pressure vibrations inside the vehicle interior. Pressure vibrations extremely distracting and annoying.