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I have changed tires 2 times but I did not know that my sequoia has a recalled from the suspension and it seems to me that all the suspension is out eventhough that I replaced the struts upper and lower balljoint side arm rod tide even the racquet pinion may be out please help with the nesessary repair driving it like that I-€™m putting my family at having a accident cause the tire do not wear properly sincerely Joseluis saldana
Recently I took the vehicle in to investigate a clunking noise. I was informed by the shop that the frame had completely rusted through, causing the rear stabilizer arm to become detached. I also had a front stabilizer link fail twice in a year, presumably from the frame excessively flexing. Upon further investigation, I came to learn that Toyota is quite aware of this very issue, they-€™ve issued recalls where insufficient measures may have been taken to temporarily stop the rusting, and that many many other Sequoia owners have the same exact problems that I-€™m having, and Toyota refuses to take responsibility for this premature failure and provide some sort of relief. Given the frequency and number of complaints, I-€™m kind of shocked that NHTSA hasn-€™t banned these vehicles from the roadways. Seems like a serious accident waiting to happen. It-€™s not like the facts are in question in this case. There must be hundreds or thousands of examples. If you do a web search for -€œ2001-2004 toyota sequoia rust corrosion on frame-€ you-€™ll find a bunch of examples, as well as accounts of Toyota-€™s numerous refusals to stand behind their mistakes. I still have the vehicle, and would gladly help you with any investigation. I did have part of the frame welded just so I could limp it back home to WI. I towed it on a trailer. It runs great, and is in very good condition, which is why this is all such a shame.
Toyota rust issue on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia V8 SR5. Used to Transport friends and family and children, but no longer safe due to excessive rust and inability to control the vehicle when slowing at higher speeds. Vehicle veers to right and left uncontrollably. Today, I almost sideswiped another vehicle on the highway. I was going around 60 mph and slowed to exit and almost lost control of my vehicle and ended up in a ditch. I took it to a mechanic and was told the vehicle is unsafe to lift due to excessive rust. Recommended to have the frame replaced, but that's well beyond the cost I'm willing to pay. Research tells me that this is a consistent problem for these vehicles and Toyota should do something about it -- if not pay to have new frames done or reimburse people for the many who have these issues. This vehicle has only 154,000 miles and is otherwise in immaculate shape and condition due to proper maintenance. This problem should be resolved quickly by Toyota. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle for the reasons I've mentioned. Excessive rust and inability to control a vehicle is not something I should have to deal with on a vehicle that has low miles for the make/model, and has been meticulously maintained. Please expedite so I can recover financially from this or have a vehicle that I can feel safe using again with my friends and family.
Toyota rust issue on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia R5. My vehicle was originally used to Transport children to and from practices and games twice a week. This past summer, I started driving it daily. I took my vehicle in for service because I kept hearing a knocking and my engine light was on. After taking it to the mechanic, we discovered it was an O2 sensor causing the engine light on, but also noticed extreme rust on the entire frame. The mechanic determined the vehicle was unsafe and recommended the entire frame be replaced as that knocking would cause the front half of the vehicle to separate from the back half and cause a serious issue. After talking to Toyota body shop, service department and a mechanic, I learned of a campaign that Toyota had issued. Toyota issued the campaign due to severe rust of its Toyota Tundra but failed to offer the same coverage for Toyota Sequoia issued for 2001. The campaign that was issued was for 2005-2008 Sequoia, however my Toyota was made in 2001. Currently, my vehicle which Transport my family, including young children has to sit until I can find $15,000-$17,500 to have it fixed by a Toyota dealership. At this point, I can not afford this, especially for a vehicle I purchased used last year. My mechanic and Toyota has deemed this vehicle unsafe. I'm requesting to have Toyota replace and fix the entire frame or buy the vehicle back from me so that I can purchase another vehicle that's safe, reliable and specious for my family. I would hope to have this issue expedited so I can continue transporting my family safely.
- Laurel, MD, USA
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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the front sway bar was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the sway bar became inoperable due to rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that nothing could be done. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
One owner vehicle when I purchased January 2015. Was serviced at local Toyota and never said any issues with frame before the deadline to have frame replaced. After I purchased my machanic noticed the rusty frame and Toyota said after the deadline to get fixed but no one at Toyota said it was that bad. It continued to get worse and many other people with this vehicle are having the same issue. It now won't pass inspection B/C the frame is falling apart. This is my daily driver and should not have pieces of the frame crumbling apart. The rearend is about to fall out. This is a major safety issue known with a lot of these vehicles!!
Second time this left tire has came off while driving it's happened once on drivers side cvs joint ball joints and spindle is messed up nothing was hit wasn't driving crazy tire just came off it's kerps being on going issue
Driver side lower ball joint failure. Replaced ball joint September 25 2017 with O'reilly auto parts "master pro" part number K90262. Part failed after exiting highway at the top of off ramp. Speed at failure approximately 5 mph. Speed 10 seconds earlier approximately 70 mph.
I am the original owner. The ball joints have failed on both sides, with the wheels falling off while driving. At speed, my family would have been killed -twice! the wheels have fallen off twice. I have kept this vehicle in excellent repair. I have owned 4 Toyota and currently own three. Ball joints should not fall apart under any circumstances. Toyota has a recall for this problem back to 2004. However, they refused to stand by me on this, even after I paid over $2200 for the last repair. This is a dangerous situation for all Sequoias prior to 2004. I can probably get a photo of the wheel off of the car where it skidded to a stop.
My 2001 Sequoia (151,000 mi) which has been garaged and maintained meticulously is suddenly showing the vsc lights and brake lights at the same time! there is a very rough feeling when I'm driving the car like something in the undercarriage is very wrong. There is a "clunking" noise as slow as 5 mph at all times and all speeds. At high speeds, the car will suddenly pull to the left momentarily and then release itself but the lights never go out unless car is off. I have read the 138 complaints at the dot.gov site about this exact problem and thus far, Toyota Corp is ignoring the complaints.where is the recall for this problem. I know alot of owners who haven't even investigated why it's happening in thier truck too. How can they do business like this "?" this is a life threatening problem for Toyota !!! I will stop at nothing to have Toyota repair their problem on their product. Just fix your problem Toyota and I will call off the dogs... simple stuff.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle independently swerved without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control bracket was corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable...updated 11/21/16
The vsc trac, vsc off, brake and ABS lights came on and are stay on until the engine is shut down. Sometimes the lights come on as soon as startup. Sometimes when idling. Suspension is very stiff, and steering seems affected as well as engine seems to lug when driving and the lights come on.
2001 Toyota Sequoia was recalled due to corrosion of the frame. All parts such as the back plates for the brakes, tie rod ends, stabilizer bars, and many more attached had rust when it went into the shop. However, Toyota did not care that the rust had spread. I could have wrecked several times due to the negligence of Toyota. It has been costly and the car is not the same since the transfer of the frame. Rust spreads as cancer and is as deadly when it is under your car. I will have to spend thousands of dollars to ensure the safety of my family.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact replaced brake calipers and rotors, 4 new tires and an alignment was performed in the vehicle. The contact mentioned that six months later the vehicle was taken in for inspection and failed due to excessive corrosion around the entire sub frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Also, the contact stated that on the way home while driving 60 mph, the vehicle started to sway violently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the exhaust and sub frame were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 199,026.
Our vehicle has a squeak and cracking sound which is very scary when riding in this truck.my husband was informed by a Toyota technician that there had been a recall on this vehicle for under carriage rust/corrosion which could lead to possible frame damage. On 9/22 we called our local Toyota dealership, gave the VIN and was told their is no recall, & advised to notify Toyota if we wanted to pursue this issue. So we immediately called Toyota & rec'd a case #, and was informed the issue was the under carriage which was rusting and the corrosion was causing frame damage due to the salt and other elements on roads for ice & snow on 9/23 we rec'd a call informing us that the "safety campaign" ended on 7/29, notifications went out to first time owners and or dmv current owners. My husband & I have been registered owners of this vehicle since 9/26/07. We were not notified of this safety campaign which poses a safety hazard and have been told that our state of md is a state in which this vehicle is effected by this recall/campaign. For the safety and lives of my family I am writing to have the "safety campaign" opened so that this vehicle will feel and sound safe to drive and the lives of my family will not be jeopardized every time we ride in this vehicle which most of the time is daily.why would we not adhere to a recall if we were notified" I don't understand how there is a cut-off date. I mean what happens after 7/29 the corrosion doesn't matter or the lives of those who own these vehicles don't matter" seeking help in Maryland.
Lower ball joint went bad. Had it fixed three times fir the same issue and it still is not working right. I was told by automatic that it could be a manufacturer damage because the ball joints it should not keep wearing out.
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