Power Train Problems of Toyota Sequoia

Toyota Sequoia owners have reported 174 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (72 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Toyota Sequoia

The Power Train problem

Hybrid system malfunctioned and engine completely seized up. Dealer/Toyota is replacing the short block and both turbos on my Sequoia. This seems to be the same issue as the tundra engines.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I was accelerating onto the freeway today and it felt as if the left brakes came on along with a screeching sound and it made me swerve left. I was able to avoid swerving into merging traffic but I nearly crashed.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

While driving down a familiar road leaving a car wash going no faster then 45 mph, the rear end started making a grinding noise when we would take off. We took it too our mechanic and he said it was the rear end differential, he changed the fluid in it to see if that would help but it did nothing,   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Sudden transmission failure while driving on highway, caused an extremely dangerous situation for the driver and occupants of this vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Heavy rust on structural frame, front and rear axle and suspension components   Read details...




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