Toyota Sequoia Structure Problems
Owners have filed 501 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Toyota Sequoia across 16 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (102). The words owners use most often: “frame rust” (10% of reports).
- 501structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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 49 of 501 complaints (10%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 33 of 501 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Toyota Sequoia at $1,700, and half of them between $640 and $4,100.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 364 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 501 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an 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 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.
There is a hole in the frame because of the rust.
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…
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…
Tail gate handle broke (second time). dealer fixed the first time. If I have a flat tire, I can't get to the spare tire.
Rust! Frame completely rusted, even though the CRC was applied back in 2013.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Sequoias have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 501 owner complaints about structure for the Toyota Sequoia. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Sequoia structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Toyota Sequoia?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $640 and $4,100), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rust”, in 49 of 501 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (33).
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