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ProblemsByVin Index / 2006-TOYOTA-SEQUOIA / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2006 Toyota Sequoia owner complaints

202 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 5 complaints shown

43 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/21/2015 ODI #10811568.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). However, 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/09/2016 23,000 mi ODI #10934240.0

Takata recall. This vehicle has not been fixed regarding the airbag recall.

12/08/2015 ODI #10809015.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/06/16*lj the consumer stated the problem has been resolved. *tr

11/25/2015 ODI #10806790.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts are unavailable.

11/24/2015 ODI #10807054.0

2006 Toyota sequoia. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator module recall notice. *smd the dealer would not replace the air bag, because the consumer only had an interim notice. *jb

body 5 complaints shown

35 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/06/2024 ODI #11629218.0

Back in 2018 toyota did the undercoat to my 2006 Toyota sequoia frame to prevent rust. Now my frame is completely rotted out to the point i can’t drive my vehicle.

12/01/2016 ODI #10929490.0

The frame, rear axle, suspension, brake lines components are severely rusted in particular the frame where it is rusting from the inside out. These frames suffer from the same issue as other Toyota trucks where Toyota replaced the frames. This rust condition makes these vehicles unsafe to be on the road. Toyota needs to recall of these vehicles before people are hurt. I purchased this vehicles new in 2006 and maintained it well. I addressed the external rust but can not prevent the internal rust. The frames need to be replaced or the vehicle brought back and disposed of.

11/26/2023 ODI #11556820.0

Frame of this vehicle has lot of rust damage, is it still under manufacture recall? How can I ensure safety of my vehicle along with rusty frame? I’ll be glad to receive more information how to contact manufacturer in order to get this resolved. I drove this vehicle on Nov 19, 2023 last time just hear some knocking sounds while driving

11/23/2015 ODI #10806284.0

The frame of the body of the Toyota is rusting very bad. For only having the car three years buying this as a certified car, the body shouldn't be this bad. I'll also be opening up a case with Toyota.

11/21/2021 ODI #11441232.0

The driver side, rear, trailing arm broke away from the vehicles frame due to “frame rot” while driving. The vehicle became extremely dangerous to drive. Toyota has since declined to help. They said they notified us via mail of a customer service campaign addressing the premature rust issue, but we never learned of the program and lawsuit until after the frame broke and I almost crashed. Later I saw the broken arm/frame under the vehicle. This frame failure can potentially be a catastrophic and deadly event. I opened an insurance claim and it was denied and I was referred back to Toyota. Our vehicle has been factory maintained it’s entire life. No service advisors ever mentioned a possible problem to my family and I. I recently spoke to the Toyota service manager at Parker Toyota in C

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12/19/2014 137,000 mi ODI #10667314.0

Received an email notice:NHTSA campaign id number :14v743 contacted DOT.gov with a question. Was told that this was for aftermarket seat heater installed in southeast. Apparently does not apply to our Toyota sequoia purchased in san diego, ca. Representative with DOT was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Thank you *tr

12/01/2015 115,000 mi ODI #10807850.0

After a stop on dry pavement, the vehicle does not accelerate as quickly as it should. The traction control light flashes then the vehicle lurches forward catching up to the throttle position once the sensor warning light clears (after a few seconds). The issue is more pronounced in 4hi. Safety issue when turn across traffic as vehicle stutters or delays the turn.

brakes 2 complaints shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/13/2008 17,082 mi ODI #10251646.0

For almost a year, the vsc trac, vsc off, and emergency brake lights have been illuminated on the dash of our 2006 sequoia. It has been in for repairs six times, and many remedies have been attempted, to no avail. The three lights continue to light at random times in the past week, the master cylinder has been replaced, they have replaced and retorques sensors to spec, and replaced the booster assembly. The lights remain on. Often the tech claims that there are no codes in the system and that they can't fix what they can't see is broken. They tell me it isn't a safety issue. But upon reading many message boards, this problem is not random, is indeed a safety issue and seems to have fallen through the cracks with Toyota. *tr

12/11/2013 78,000 mi ODI #10555699.0

ABS system goes on without warning leaving me unable to brake, usually when I am backing out of a parking space & it's cold outside. Has happened intermittently over the last year. When I turn the car off & back on it seems to clear up the issue. Took it in and was given the codes c1223 (fault in ABS system), c1247, c1310, was then referred to a dealer. Did some research online & saw I am not alone so wanted to report it. Also 2 years ago we had our latch break on the rear door, had to have it replaced to open up the door, this has happened to many many sequoias!! *tr

suspension 2 complaints shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/10/2019 ODI #11288295.0

Pulled out of driveway and drove 30 feet towards a stop sign going 15 MPH and ball joint broke and car fell to driver side.

11/28/2007 ODI #10210195.0

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota sequoia. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) in march of 2007. The dealer stated on two occasions that the parts were on back order. As of november 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the wait to have the recall repaired was excessive. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 40,547. Updated 01/03/08. *lj updated 12/31/07

cruise control 1 complaint shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/17/2006 ODI #10176320.0

Unexplained acceleration at slow speed. Once when trying to park, vehicle accelerated and went over curb and into ditch. Another time when starting out from a stop sign. Took to dealer and they could not find any problems with vehicle. *nm

visibility 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/10/2008 35,000 mi ODI #10251277.0

Vehicle rear window and rear wiper failure. Began this activity at 10,000 miles, on an intermittent basis and each time in dealership service dept., they could not recreate the problem while still in the sign in area, so no record of complaint was entered on vehicle information. Window and wiper last operated july 2008, at approximately 35000 miles; however, as this has been a very dry summer and fall, use of the equipment has not been required therefore the failure went undiscovered until approximately november 2008. At dealership, during oil change 12/13/08, attempts to address concern were meager at best. This has been an ongoing problem with this service department, and lack of documentation is Toyota's only defense in refusing to fix this problem. They have determined that they h

electrical 1 complaint shown

13 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/06/2015 80,000 mi ODI #10808629.0

Just like every other 2006 sequoia at 80k miles the yellow ABS, yellow vsc off, yellow vsc trac , and red brake dashboard lights came on causing it to fail the ma state inspection. Disassembled p/n 44050-0c100 and the brushes in the ABS pump motor (ate 25.0206-0206.3) are completely gone.

engine 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/03/2008 47,000 mi ODI #10250602.0

Check engine light,vsc trac,trac off lights all on at the same time. *tr

Showing 300 of 202 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Toyota/Sequoia#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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