THE SECONDARY INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED. IT STARTED WITH A LOUD WINDING NOISE ANYTIME IT WAS STARTED AT A COLD START. THE NOISE WOULD LAST A FEW MINUTES. THEN EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THEN THE ENTIRE THING WENT OUT AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ALL TRACTION CONTROL HAS GONE OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON…
2005 Toyota Sequoia engine problems
moderate 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
VERY EXCESSIVE FAST IDLE SPEED IN MY 2005 SEQUOIA. I TOO OWNED A PREVIOUS SEQUOIA (2000) MODEL AND THERE IS NO COMPARISON. IT CAN TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 4 OR MORE MINUTES TO WARM UP THE ENGINE BEFORE THERE IS ANY NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN ITS IDLE. IN FACT, I CAN IDLE OUT OF MY SUBDIVISION WITHOUT HITTING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR AN INCREASE IN ITS IDLE IF YOU TURN ON TH…
THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. THIS CAUSES THE VSC TRAC TO ENGAGE AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY, ALSO CAUSES POWER FAILURE IN THE ASPECT OF WHEN IT ENGAGES ENGINE SLOWS AND CAN EVER SHUT OFF. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE, TRC-OFF, AND VSC-OFF LIGHTS ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 33 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine 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 $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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
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