10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,641 miles

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problem #39

Apr 012020

Sequoia

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while entering and exiting the vehicle, the air bag cover would detach without warning. The contact called passport Toyota (5001 auth way, camp springs, md 20746, (301) 899-6000) however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #38

Oct 062020

Sequoia

  • miles
As I came ro stop auto then pressed the accelerator the auto acted as if it didnt want to move but started out slow. This occured everytime I stopped and pressed to accell the auto. The auto was in motion, during turning.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #37

Jan 092019

Sequoia

  • 100,000 miles
I have given by vehicle information to springfield va. Toyota in September 2019. For urgent safety recall. They supposed to call me but, till to-day nothing. I call Toyota woodbridge, va but, they are not cooperating. Please help me out.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #36

Feb 012019

Sequoia

  • 200,000 miles
When driving about 45 or 60 mph the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like I got a flat tire or feels like I'm gonna have a tire come off when I bought it also consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know I had a recall warranty I have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought new fuel line solenoids, purge solenoid, now it says I need a new valve vent solenoid. There is a vacuum leak other than that runs good doesn't over heat or break unless I needed to but uses a lot of ga shakes real bad I don't wanna drivemorethan 70 mph all the tires are at 41 psi

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

problem #35

Feb 212019

Sequoia

  • 132,000 miles
Takata recall. Recall states that vehicle will be repaired at no cost to consumer, dealership will not give me ride home or loaner and states that it is a 4.5 hour job but I must leave all day. Toyota of North America has failed to provide remedy! this is the 3rd time the vehicle has been recalled for this problem.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #34

May 222017

Sequoia

  • 167,000 miles
My truck was involved in a crash at approx 55 mph truck hit center median wall head on, driver side air bag never deployed. Passenger side did deploy. Passenger side was part of recall that was inspected and corrected.

- Mastic, NY, USA

problem #33

Jul 112014

Sequoia

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Gate, CA, USA

problem #32

Jun 112014

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #31

Jun 162015

Sequoia

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #30

Aug 312015

Sequoia

  • 190,000 miles
I have a notice for revision "safety recall dsf". the recall says I need to bring in for air bag replacment for passanger front seats. So August 31,2015 I took my Sequoia to Toyota of knoxville tn. Off of parkside dr. It was looked over and I was told they needed to order parts and I would be called for the repairs once the parts came in to schedule an appointment. It is now May 23,2016 and I have not been contacted for repairs to be completed. Also the trac control button stopped working and lights on the dash. Was there a recal for this also?

- Walland, TN, USA

problem #29

May 232016

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a warning light illuminated however, was unsure if the warning light referenced the air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #28

Oct 072014

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #27

Apr 012013

Sequoia

  • miles
Received notice of recall in 2013 for possible defective airbag. Brought car in and was told parts where not available. Received second notice that air bag was recalled and warning not to allow passengers in front seat. Contacted dealer numerous times since and informed air bag part not available. This is unbelievable I can't use my SUV as intended. I could possibly face a tort action suit if I allow a person to sit in the front seat knowing it is possibly lethal. I am hindered from selling my vehicle as I feel I am obligated to tell potential buyers that their is a recall for a defective airbag that could possibly kill a passenger. I want this fixed.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #26

Sep 112015

Sequoia

  • 126,000 miles
The spiral cable in the steering wheel failed and caused the air bag system to fail.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #25

Jul 102008

Sequoia

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc skid control warning light, ABS warning light, and service stability traction control warning light randomly kept illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reflashed the ECU, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they did not address the recall repair since mid 2008 to 2015. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags) and was waiting for the part from the dealer to receive the recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- Danbury, TX, USA

problem #24

Jun 112014

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. MA 10/25/15

- Highland, UT, USA

problem #23

Jun 112014

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #22

Feb 012015

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Issaquah, WA, USA

problem #21

Jan 022015

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags) was received in January of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Autrain , MI, USA

problem #20

May 012015

Sequoia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V655000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer stated that an estimated time frame for the recall repair was unavailable and advised the contact not to allow a passenger to occupy the front passenger seat until the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Torrance, CA, USA

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