AS I STARTED DRIVING THE CAR MY VSC OFF VSC TRAC AND BRAKE LIGHT WHEN ON WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE IT MADE A TERRIBLE SOUND AS I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE IT MADE A HSSSSSSING SOUND LIKE AIR WAS COMING OUT I GOT HOME AND GOOGLED THE PROBLEM I GUESS IM NOT THE ONLY ONE TOYOTA IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX 2003 WAS FIX BUT THE REST AREN'T I DID CALL TOYOTA AND FILED A COMPLAINT AND THE TOL…
2005 toyota Sequoia electrical problems
moderate 27 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
OUR 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS SINCE THE DAY WE BROUGHT IT HOME. HOWEVER, WE RECENTLY HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND IT WAS THE SECOND SUCH EVENT. MY WIFE, MOTHER-IN-LAW AND OUR 2 SMALL CHILDREN(AGES 3 AND 1) WERE IN THE CAR AND WHILE MOVING THE CAR JUST STOPPED. IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL DID NOTHING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON ALONG WITH THE VSC L…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2005 toyota Sequoia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 27 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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