This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for inspection, it was discovered that the rear subframe had multiple holes due to rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired and welded the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact indicated that in 2017 the vehicle was serviced under the Manufacturer Extended Warranty Service Campaign regarding rusting and corrosion of the subframe. The contact indicated that the failure occurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.
2007 Toyota Sequoia. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame on vehicle. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RUSTED FRAME, BUT WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF IT. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED A NOTICE WAS SENT. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED TO NOT HAVE RECEIVED THE LETTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
The rear portion of the vehicle frame that holds up the spare tire and has the brake proportioning valve attached to it is severely corroded and the spare tire is in danger of falling off the vehicle while it is in motion. Also the brake lines can be broken causing a loss of baking ability resulting in a vehicle crash.
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- Front Royal, VA, USA