2004 Toyota Sequoia Structure Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 135,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rusted” (18% of reports).
- 77structure complaints
- 135,000median 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 rusted: mentioned in 14 of 77 complaints (18%)
- Assy handle: mentioned in 6 of 77 complaints (8%)
- Hatch door: mentioned in 6 of 77 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 77 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 2004 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. There was an abnormal rattling sound detected in the front area. The vehicle was shaking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame was completely rusty and unsafe to drive. The vehicle…
Rust! Frame completely rusted, even though the CRC was applied back in 2013.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while completing an inspection and emissions test on the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact that there was severe rust on the rear subframe of the vehicle, near the control arm, and several other areas on the subframe. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota Sequoias have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about structure for the 2004 Toyota Sequoia (20% of the 380 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 2004 Toyota Sequoia structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 135,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rusted”, in 14 of 77 complaints, followed by “assy handle” (6).
Other 2004 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2004 Toyota Sequoia problems or structure problems across all Sequoia years.