Toyota Sequoia Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 251 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Toyota Sequoia across 15 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (17% of reports).
- 251suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 29%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.
- Lower ball: mentioned in 43 of 251 complaints (17%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 19 of 251 complaints (8%)
- Frame rust: mentioned in 18 of 251 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 165 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 251 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 12 an injury.
Toyota Sequoia suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2020 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2019 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | 1 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | 184,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 5 | 7% | 71,763 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 13 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 14 | 7% | 82,785 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 27 | 8% | 52,895 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 47 | 12% | 118,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 40 | 7% | 112,217 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 50 | 8% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 48 | 9% | 157,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Problem: On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
Risk: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Risk: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2004 Toyota Sequoia and have owned it since it was built by Toyota. In 2013 Toyota had a safety recall on the frame for that vehicle because in certain Northern states they are having issues with the frame rotting and braking. I brought my vehicle in May of 2013 and Carlson Toyota in…
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…
Description of the Safety Crash/Informed Incident: Vehicle Information: 2004 Toyota Sequoia (VIN: [XXX]) Incident Date: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Police Agency: California Highway Patrol (Report #:[XXX]) Speed at Incident: Highway speeds (~65 MPH) Description of Defect/Failure: Structural mechanical…
Turned into a laundromat parking lot and my balljoint snapped and my truck was sitting on the ground on the driver side front. Bent my fender and door also.
This Toyota has several large rust holes directly on the frame. i hit a pot hole and more structure damage was revealed on the frame from rust. The truck drives rough now. The vehicle only has 150,000 miles. The rust holes are so severe that they're directly under my suspension. I feel very unsafe…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Sequoias have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 251 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 43 of 251 complaints, followed by “control arm” (19).
Other Toyota Sequoia problems
See all Toyota Sequoia problems.