2005 Toyota Sequoia body & structure problems
26 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 143,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 142,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
There is excessive rusting of the undercarriage on my 2005 toyota sequoia. While the vehicle is 5 years old it has less than 38k miles. The rust is literally flaking off the frame rails, shock towers, and most other structural components. Since there is no "perforation" toyota classifies the condition as normal. My concern is that in a crash, I fear that the structural stability may be compromised due to toyota's metalury decisions.
The plastic latch on the rear door of our 2005 sequoia broke in november 2011. We had it replaced at the dealer for a cost of $300. Fourteen (14) months later, the plastic handle has broken again. This car has only 75000 miles and has been garage kept its entire life. The dealer offered a discount on the labor but nothing else. The mechanism to adjust the side view mirrors was adjusted several times during warranty but has never worked properly.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
- Stability control 93 complaints
- Brakes 92 complaints
- Cruise control 85 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints