Toyota Sequoia owners have reported 288 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (141 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2003 Sequoia was in the garage for a check on the brakes. I also asked them to check the frame for any rust issues, because I had previously been concerned about it earlier. They reported to me that the car should be off the road because the rust in the frame was so severe. Read details...
Complete failure and separation of the lower ball joint. Caused the wheel to fall off, damaging the front fender and jamming the front door making the door stuck closed. Fortunate we did not crash into anything and kill anyone. A very close call. Read details...
Severe premature frame rust including the dislodge of spare tire and carrier, repaired periodically at high cost to the vehicle owner. Frames in question were manufactured with defect in corrosion resistant properties that is well known and documented. Read details...
I was simply parking my 2004 Toyota Sequoia in parking lot space. Left front tire fell completely off the car without any previous warning of pending problems! ball joint catastrophically failed! prior recent new tires and alignment showed no pending problems. Read details...
The frame is rusted so bad chucks of the frame are falling out causing problems to sway bar, the motor was basically laying side ways towards the driver side front panel. I have seven children we depended on this vehicle to get us everywhere we needed to be. Read details...