2003 Toyota Sequoia Structure Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 130,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rust” (10% of reports).
- 98structure complaints
- 130,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Frame rust: mentioned in 10 of 98 complaints (10%)
- Limited service: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
- Interior door: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
- Completely rusted: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 98 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Toyota Sequoia structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2017 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | 17,450 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 3 | 18% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 2 | 17% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 3 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 5 | 16% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 1 | 17% | 120,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 16 | 24% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 25 | 18% | 75,596 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 45 | 22% | 113,000 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 26 | 7% | 142,500 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 77 | 20% | 135,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 98 | 17% | 130,000 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 95 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 102 | 19% | 132,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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. They said they would…
This Vehicle's frame had an extended warranty on it for excessive rust damage in the northern cities. There are holes in the frame, very close to welding points that may break at anytime while driving. And cause an accident.
I want to bring attention to the a fatal flaw designed into Toyota truck frames. I understand Toyota denied my claim and I am out of luck with the repairs on my truck. However it is morally responsible for me to bring awareness to this deadly issue. Since most owners don't know they have a problem…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Toyota Sequoias have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about structure for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia (17% of the 565 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 130,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rust”, in 10 of 98 complaints, followed by “limited service” (5).
Other 2003 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2003 Toyota Sequoia problems or structure problems across all Sequoia years.