Sun Roof Problems of Toyota Sequoia

I am concerned about spontaneously shattering sunroofs. I understand this has been reported in various vehicles manufactured by diverse auto manufacturers. Last week I was visiting my daughter in California. We were traveling in a 2005 Toyota Sequoia at 70 miles/hr when suddenly there was the sound of an explosion overhead. The vehicle seemed to lurch a bit but I am not sure whether this was from the pressure changes when the sunroof exploded or whether the driver may have turned the steering wheel slightly in response to the explosion. We exited the highway to inspect the top of the vehicle and found that the sunroof was broken in a symmetrical fashion with the central portion of it blown out. There was in retrospect only a small amount of glass in the space between the sliding roof panel and the broken sunroof which would indicate that the majority of the glass was carried away in the air. There was no evidence that anything had fallen on the vehicle. We were not going under an overpass and not close to any vehicles ahead of us. On reviewing the internet information on this problem it does seem that it is not an infrequent occurrence and probably their are many cases that go unreported. My son in law took the vehicle to Toyota and they indicated that this was an acquired problem with the vehicle and would not be covered by any warranty. I believe he is going to Toyota management to explore having Toyota fix this problem. I write to suggest that the ntsb place an alert to the general public asking for information on thusfar unreported cases of spontaneous shattering of sunroofs. This is a potentially very dangerous occurrence that could lead to accidents, injuries and death were the event to occur in an adverse scenario. Thank you for your attention.

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The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard air entering into the vehicle. He opened the flap approximately two inches to determine if the air was coming from the sunroof. Immediately, the sunroof blew off the vehicle backwards approximately 25 feet onto the shoulder. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and walked back to retrieve the unbroken sunroof glass. The current mileage was 71,500 and failure mileage was 70,400. Updated 09/25/08 an inspection revealed, that the adhesive/glue failed. Updated 10/01/08.

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Sunroof shattered while driving 30 mph down a quiet street.

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Driveshaft was defective. After coming to a complete stop if felt as if consumer had been rear ended. Vehicle was serviced seventeen times, and the dealer stated it was normal. There is also a thumping noise and vehicle lurches forward associated with a hard start condition. Brakes grab at times. Rear speakers inoperative 3rd row. Sunroof rattle. Water inside marker light covers when raining. Rubbng noise from rear wheels. Center wheel cap was tightened.