Suspension Problems of Toyota Sequoia - part 2

After driving roughly 40 minutes on a straight dry highway at a constant 70 mph, my vsc off and trac off lights suddenly came on for no reason, accompanied by a loud high-pitched alarm. The steering felt like it was dragging, was grinding, and pulled to the right. Felt like something was breaking apart. Very scary since I was in the left lane with no shoulder. I decreased my speed to about 60 and moved to the right hand lane. After several seconds, the alarm and grinding/dragging stopped just as mysteriously as it started before I'd even gotten to an exit. The lights stayed lit. Before I used the vehicle again, I inflated the tires from 32. 5 to 35 psia, just in case that might have contributed. The next day, I drove on the highway for 40 minutes with no problem, but on the way back home, the same thing recurred after about 20 minutes, again at highway speeds on a straight section of dry road. This time the dragging and grinding was worse and the alarm lasted much longer. Again, it mysteriously stopped as I was preparing to exit the highway. Searching similar anecdotes seems to imply a known failure of the yaw sensor. That sensor has triggered the lights to come on from time to time ever since 2002, but it never caused the loud alarm or struggle to steer the vehicle before. This should definitely be a recall item. I think I'm going to have to disable the variable speed control and traction control features of the vehicle by removing the fuse just so I can keep driving it.

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2005 Sequoia class action, court ordered frame inspection & either repair or frame replacement. Never received notice of class action. Received letter stating vehicle needed to be inspected. Took to victory Toyota, canton, mi on Jan 5, 2018. Was told passed inspection & frame needed seal coating, did not have product. Vehicle was taken in multiple times, never completed the process. On may 6, 2019 the vehicle was taken to this dealership, a rental vehicle was provided and they did nothing and on may 21, 2019, noted the vehicle didn’t pass inspection & the campaign had expired! per service history report from another dealership, on may 21, (the 15th day they had they had vehicle in their possession), they noted the frame did not pass inspection, also noted the repair timeline expired and they did nothing; however, they were paid to do the job they never did. The frame should of been replaced. I have photos from 2016 showing holes in the frame. I took vehicle to two other dealerships, one inspected in fall 2019 & sent 3 photos to Toyota showing the frame rusted holes but stated once Toyota makes a decision, the never change their mind. Second local dealership printed detailed Toyota repair history report showing victory stated the vehicle did not pass inspection and that the timeline expired on the 16th day they had the vehicle!! the vehicle interior & exterior is in excellent condition but Toyota knowing refused to replace many of the frames, even though they knew the manufacturer had not made the frames correctly. Toyota has tons of money, clearly they don’t care about their product or customers safety.

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Entire frame assembly has rusted and vehicle is unsafe to drive. Toyota dealership, upon air bag recall fix, informed me of a recall or warranty repair for the Sequoia rusted frames. Toyota corporate claims they cannot do anything since the "recall' has expired. I never received a notification. Many others have this same issue and Toyota is fully aware of this problem and has recalled other model years for frame replacements. Does someone need to die before we get appropriate action?.

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We need help in getting Toyota motors, inc. To honor the warranty program covering premature excessive rust corrosion of certain Toyota model frames. In mid-October 2018 we received notification from Toyota motors, inc. , of the following: �warranty enhancement notification � zh8 and limited service campaign � hof. � the zh8 and hof were instituted as a result of a determination that the frames on certain Toyota vehicles are prone to �excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured. � excessive rust corrosion on my SUV �compromises the vehicles� safety, stability, and crash-worthiness because important suspension components, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and body mounts anchor to the vehicles� frames�. By driving my high end SUV, I will be putting my family's safety at risk. On 10/25/2018: we took our SUV to jim coleman Toyota in bethesda, MD for frame inspection. The attached work order shows: �inspected and found no perforation. Eligible for crc spray � customer will return at a later date for frame crc application. � it was during this time I was told that jim coleman only had one person performing this work. And that we had two years from October 2018 to have the work performed by Toyota at no charge. On Monday March 10, 2019, we left our SUV with the Toyota dealer so that the hof work could be performed. We received a call from the dealer at 5:05pm on Friday 03/15/2019 informing us that (a) our SUV had not been repaired since the frame needed to be replaced (b) that there are large holes in the frame and (c) no work would be performed since the hof had ended in January 2019. We paid over $60,000. 00 for our Toyota SUV not many years ago. We literally received a different answer regarding the crc and hof each time we called Toyota customer relations.

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There is severe abnormal frame rust & perforations in the vehicles frame. I received noticed to address Toyota frame recall when I called Toyota customer relations to inquiry about any recalls on my vehicle. The rep explained of two recalls & scheduled an appointment at my local Toyota service center (fitzgerald lakeforest Toyota) to address the frame recall campaign & airbag recall. The service adviser explained frame recall remedy was not applicable because there were perforations discovered in the vehicles frame. The vehicle was entitled to a frame replacement. The adviser explained the frame recall replacement has expired & that I needed to call Toyota customers relations to look into the problem. The airbag recall was corrected. I called them. The Toyota customers relations representative explained the frame recall for my vehicle expired January 31, 2019 & Toyota is not able to help me with this problem. I am not sure why there is a expiration date on this recall if there are still vehicles out on the road with faulty vehicle frames. I have attached the picture of perforation in the frame.

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I have changed tires 2 times but I did not know that my Sequoia has a recalled from the suspension and it seems to me that all the suspension is out eventhough that I replaced the struts upper and lower balljoint side arm rod tide even the racquet pinion may be out please help with the nesessary repair driving it like that I’m putting my family at having a accident cause the tire do not wear properly sincerely joseluis saldana.

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When driving about 45 or 60 mph the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like I got a flat tire or feels like I'm gonna have a tire come off when I bought it also consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know I had a recall warranty I have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought new fuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says I need a new valve vent solenoid. There is a vacuum leak other than that runs good doesn't over heat or break unless I needed to but uses a lot of GA shakes real bad I don't wanna drivemorethan 70 mph all the tires are at 41 psi.

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The frame is totally rusted and the campaign is past the deadline it has not broke yet but I'm afraid to drive it also.

Failed inspection missouri rusted fame rear axle falling out . Very dangerous.

Vehicle was purchased used in may 2011 with 60,000 miles on it. It currently has 100,440 miles on it. . At the time of purchase from a dealer, an under car inspection indicated no visible rust to speak of and paint/finish was still patent on rear suspension, at the last oil change oil change, the tech noted the extensive rust on the rear suspension and commented that his Toyota tundra a few years older had a recall for severe rust and replacement for the same thing, and that this would likely be subject to a recall too in time. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer today for a frame inspection under the extended frame warranty and the frame was declared faulty for a small rust through area and will be replaced. However the entire rear suspension and cross frame were severely rusted through and crumbling, which they said was not covered under the frame warranty. This presents a severe safety situation since this suspension could fail at any time causing a serious accident. Since this problem occurred in the past on Toyotas and resulted in a recall, it should be considered again for this make and model. At no time during our ownership has it been in or near salt water, nor ever submerged in fresh water. It's stored outside on an asphalt driveway year round and used primarily as a back up for our main vehicle. Unfortunately the dealer removed it from the hoist before I could get a photo of it in current condition.

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2003 Toyota Sequoia limited 4x4 failed massachusetts inspection this month for a severely rusted frame with severe perforation. Additionally, the rear suspension and trailing arms may break off at any time. The vehicle was recalled and had a coating applied several years ago - this only masked the problem. The vehicle was always garaged. The engine and body of the vehicle are in good condition. The vehicle has 300,000 miles and runs well. The Toyota dealer deemed the vehicle "not repairable. " the vehicle was also deemed unsafe and advised to take off the road.

The rear drivers frame snapped in half. Broke in front of rear wheel. No help from Toyota. So it sits in driveway. Rumor has it a recall is on way.

One owner vehicle when I purchased January 2015. Was serviced at local Toyota and never said any issues with frame before the deadline to have frame replaced. After I purchased my machanic noticed the rusty frame and Toyota said after the deadline to get fixed but no one at Toyota said it was that bad. It continued to get worse and many other people with this vehicle are having the same issue. It now won't pass inspection b/c the frame is falling apart. This is my daily driver and should not have pieces of the frame crumbling apart. The rearend is about to fall out. This is a major safety issue known with a lot of these vehicles!!.

While applying brakes. . It takes a while to stop and while in reverse / backing up . . . Brakes squeek and slides when backing up and makes a squeeking, popping noise and it slides like the brakes are going to give out. Took to Toyota dealership and they state all vehicle brakes squeek and very common / found nothing wrong and had them indicate in writing (a mechanic and 2 other people have drove my vehicle stating yes something wrong w brakes).

On Wednesday, February 7, I was driving our 2007 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 on a rural road that had had fresh snow the night before, but no sand or other road salt was laid down. It is a curvy and hilly road. I had driven on the road an hour earlier with no problems. At approximately 9am, I encountered a patch of ice where there was a curve in the road and my SUV that had brand new michelin tires on collided with a tree that was part of an island in the middle of the road. The tree was approximately 15 inches in diameter. The collision struck directly on left side of engine by headlight�plowing in approximately 9 inches and deflated front tire. Front suspension was broken as is hood ( see picture). No airbags deployed?? I was going approximately 25-30 mph at impact. My airbag on drivers side was recalled with takata recall and replaced , but I wonder if it was installed properly or wrong? I suffered a concussion and other trauma Toyota dealer body shop indicates that all sensors for airbags on frame only and since frame not hit no deployment??.

Every time the vehicle is started and upon initially moving forward the first 50 feet, a loud clunk is heard and it can also be felt in the foot pedals and the steering wheel. This issue happens every time the car is started and the vehicle moves forward the first 50 feet or so. It does not occur any other time during the drive. I feels as if it's a front suspension issue.

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Frame rust. My mechanics will not lift the truck because of extensive frame rust.

So many problems with this vehicle, and a major problem not only with this vehicle but other years and models as well the paint bubbling and coming off the vehicle especially hood area and top of vehicle, has to be bad paint Toyota is using.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle's suspension detached from the vehicle due to severe rust on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the Toyota of grand rapids dealer who stated that they previously repaired the vehicle by replacing the frame. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was previously included in an unknown recall regarding the same failure and had already been repaired. The manufacturer opened case number: 1707172761. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Abnormal rust all over underside of vehicle including frame, structural components, brake lines, steering components … etc. Frame and steering/suspension components rusting out. Rear differential rusting out. Cab mounts rusting out. Spare tire hardware rusting out. Transmission cooler lines about to burst from corrosion. Rear tow assembly rusting out. Entire underside is rotting out. Known issue which has plagued hundreds of owners, but Toyota has not recalled this model year. Extremely dangerous; one brake line has already gone out resulting in a loss of braking. Toyota applied an undercoating circa 2013 but they just sprayed over an already rusted frame and other components without proper preparation which actually accelerated the corrosion and rot. Deceptive and unethical business practices. Vehicle cost over $50,000 new in 2003 and only has just over 120,000 miles on it. This should not be happening. Please help. Please investigate.

The chassis is very rusty and I want to change the shocks but I don't want to damage the car because I believe that chassis have to be fixed first and I don't know how much that cost or where to go to fixed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that there had been extensive rust and corrosion concerning the front to back for the frame. The extensive nature of the potential failure may cause the frame to fracture so the contact was uncertain if the part may fail. The dealer arlington Toyota, 2095 n rand rd, palatine, IL 60074, (847) 485-1200 indicated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer campaign to service the frame, the contact was not notified and they indicated that the statute had expired to provide a remedy. The dealer and the manufacturer expect the contact to replace the frame. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The manufacturer refused to provide assistance other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000. Dyd.

Replaced O2 sensor and was unable to obtain sticker due to frame is rusted. Have three teenage drivers using truck and is now unsafe. Have owned vehicle since 2007 and have serviced at woburn Toyota in woburn,MA. I have never got an email or mail from Toyota pertaining any issue. When asked about it said been out for a while!!!.

On 11-08-16 during a pennsylvania state inspection for my 2005 Toyota Sequoia I was informed it would not pass because of frame rot. The dealer stated it went into service the end of January 2005. How could this be for an 11yr youcng Toyota? the frame has rusted in several areas, the rust hole was rusted through from the inside. This vehicle was my choice for my wife and kids due to the reputation and longevity of Toyota's vehicles. This is a major issue that needs to be resolved, as it is a major safety concern that could potentially be fatal if unchecked. What should me my future actions to this matter?- also , when in stop and go traffic, every light on the dash will go on, vsc,trac,abs, losing braking power and acceleration. No accident to date because of it's infrequence, but also a major concern!.

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.

2002 Sequoia purchased used, vsc trac desengages without warning at any time, slowing down the vehicle and making grinding noice in the suspension or breaks, it will reset again after park and shutting the engine off, this problem had happen at least 10 times in about one year that I am driving it, due to the unexpected desengage of the vsc trac at any time slowing down the vehicle with out warning and no break light it is a safety concern, I have look in the internet and this problem is very common with this vehicles equiped with the vsc trac, I have called Toyota and there is no recalls for the issue, I believe it it is a malfunction of the system it should be take care unless they are waiting for something drastic to happen, hope I can get some where with this complaint, this is a second Toyota at home and I like to keep both cars for as long as I can. This particular problem does happen at any time in the street at 20 miles higway at 50 some times at 60 miles, during straight ride or turning left or right, please advise I should not have to incurre expences on a factory defective issue.

My 2001 Sequoia (151,000 mi) which has been garaged and maintained meticulously is suddenly showing the vsc lights and brake lights at the same time! there is a very rough feeling when I'm driving the car like something in the undercarriage is very wrong. There is a "clunking" noise as slow as 5 mph at all times and all speeds. At high speeds, the car will suddenly pull to the left momentarily and then release itself but the lights never go out unless car is off. I have read the 138 complaints at the dot. Gov site about this exact problem and thus far, Toyota corp is ignoring the complaints. Where is the recall for this problem. I know alot of owners who haven't even investigated why it's happening in thier truck too. How can they do business like this ??? this is a life threatening problem for Toyota !!! I will stop at nothing to have Toyota repair their problem on their product. Just fix your problem Toyota and I will call off the dogs. . . Simple stuff.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle independently swerved without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control bracket was corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The vsc trac, vsc off, brake and abs lights came on and are stay on until the engine is shut down. Sometimes the lights come on as soon as startup. Sometimes when idling. Suspension is very stiff, and steering seems affected as well as engine seems to lug when driving and the lights come on.

Me and my family were driving southeast on highway 280 on the far right lane trying to take junction 85 gilroy when all of a sudden through tire on the front driver side came off and the car just was limp on that side and all I can see was sparks and smoke my whole family was terrified . I was trying with all my strength to control the car and with the will of god I managed to safely stop the car . I step out to see what happened and the tire was stuck under the car and completely of the joint with the brecksame still connected to the tire.

I purchase this 2003 Toyota Sequoia in 2003 brand new and at the moment the frame is rusting at an alarming rate. I would like to know if the manufacturer (Toyota) is making any plans to rectifying this problem?.

The 2003 sequioa frame is rust is eating away the frame. We paid a lot of money for this vechicle. Would Toyota standby there vechicle and replace this frame or we have pay for replacement .

Vehicle pulls to the right especially when stopping.

The vehicle frame has structural rust and the spare tire carrier is almost rusted thru. The under car spare tire carrier is getting ready to fall out from the vehicle.

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.