Rusted through of frame. Completely unsafe to drive, vehicle could literally break in half. Outside of the years toyota included in the class action lawsuit previously filed
2003 Toyota Sequoia body complaints
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My 2003 toyota sequoia has rust holes through my frame to the point where it is unsafe to drive. I have to drive it as it's my only vehicle and I have 2 small children that I have to take with me. Toyota USA said they performed a treatment to the gram in 2012 and that their is nothing further they will do to resolve this blatant safety issue. The fact so many sequoia owners are reporting this and nothing is being done by toyota is appalling. I have submitted pictures of an area near the drivers side front wheel. The sway bar is barley being held on due to the rust.
Everything under my truck is rusty. Everything is full of corrosion, especially the frame, and some parts are starting to fall. And the frame to break, toyota should be able to repair this immediately
Took vehicle to local toyota dealership due to steering issue - when I would hit a bump I would loose control of the steering. Inspection showed the vehicle under body and frame has completely rusted, there are sever holes and the trailing arm has separated from the frame. I am not the original owner, but toyota had a recall on the frame during the prior ownership and the vehicle was serviced multiple times at a toyota dealership during the recall and the problem was not addressed. Toyota refuses to offer any assistance at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While washing the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust on the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion with at least three spots along the bottom of the frame near the welds. Due to the failure, the contact was uncertain if the frame would fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in any frame recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact took the vehicle to davenport toyota (located at 1501 e 53rd st, davenport, ia 52807, (563) 391-4106) for a noise that was coming from the chassis while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the frame was badly corroded through. The vehicle was not repaired. Three hours after leaving the dealer, while driving 55 MPH, the frame fractured and the rear of the vehicle shook violently left and right. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact drove the vehicle slowly to his residence. Once the contact arrived home and looked underneath the vehicle, he noticed that the rear passenger side was completely corroded through. The contact stated that there was no coating on the frame, which caused the metal to corrode badly. The vehicle was taken back to davenport toyota where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the frame was corroded through and there was no resolution for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
Two weeks ago we were told that the frame had rusted through and the car was unsafe to drive. After doing research we found out that toyota had a limited frame repair offer but we missed the deadline. We were never told by toyota or the dealership service team about the recall or the damage to our truck. We had our car serviced at the dealership numerous times. The mechnic that told us about the rust told us it was dangerous to drive. The truck only has 120k miles and we are the original owners.
The trunk latch/handle/lock. I have had it replaced 3 times by a toyota dealership. There's is clearly a manufacture defect and there's needs to be a recall. The last time the toyota dealership I. Austin texas replaces it I had a 12 month warranty. In exactly 14 months the same thing occurred again! This is ridiculous to say the least and I am tired of paying 600 (parts/labor) to repair, when toyota is aware of the problem! Note: when the handle breaks there is no access to the spare tire because you have to life the trunk to access the spare time. I have had my vehicle towed twice scorn tire issues because the spare could not be accessed. The last occurrence I was stranded on side of the road at 2am.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the front and rear parts of the frame. The contact stated that the rust could cause the frame to fracture. Arlington toyota (2095 n rand rd, palatine, il 60074, (847) 485-1200) indicated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer campaign, but the contact was not notified. The dealer stated that the statute had expired to provide a remedy. The dealer and the manufacturer expected the contact to replace the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer refused to provide assistance other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 256,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the chassis on the vehicle was rusted out and the frame was fractured. The vehicle was driven to hudson toyota (599 nj-440, jersey city, nj 07305, (201) 942-1156) and the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls to cover the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Rusted hole in the frame, driver side. Passenger side already had work done to the frame by previous owner. Mechanic told me he would not jack up the car because of the hole, was advised that driving this car is too dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact took the vehicle to carson city toyota (2590 s carson st, carson city, nv 89701, 775‑882‑8211) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The technician diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The rust failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4 failed massachusetts inspection this month for a severely rusted frame with severe perforation. Additionally, the rear suspension and trailing arms may break off at any time. The vehicle was recalled and had a coating applied several years ago - this only masked the problem. The vehicle was always garaged. The engine and body of the vehicle are in good condition. The vehicle has 300,000 miles and runs well. The toyota dealer deemed the vehicle "not repairable." the vehicle was also deemed unsafe and advised to take off the road.
Truck frame rotted
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 45 MPH over a bump in the road, a rattling noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The contact continued to drive the vehicle to work. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact checked underneath and found that the rack and pinion bracket was fractured and detached from the frame. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (bay ridge toyota in bay ridge, new york, 718‑439‑3737) where it was diagnosed that the front part of the vehicle's frame was severely rusted and the rack and pinion bracket was detached from the actual frame. The contact stated that the frame was replaced in march of 2013 by the same dealer. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
I took my sequoia to the dealer for it's regular service. I was called and told that there is a 50 cent size hole in my frame (passager side) I was told toyota had a night mare with many of there sequoias having had the frame replaced. He said according to toyota mine was recalled and sprayed with some type of spray over the entire frame. I told him that was impossible since I am the second owner and I had it during the time he referenced and toyota never contacted me about this issue,nor did they spray it. For if they did you would be able to tell it all over the under-body because of the over spray. There in nothing under the body except a rusted faulty frame. I contacted toyota they said the same as the dealer and that if my SUV had been a year newer they would put a new frame on it, even though they use the exact same frame. Toyota knows what they are doing here.
Excessive frame rust. Unable to pass inspection. 135k miles. Many other 1st generation sequoia owners with same issue. 2nd generation sequoias recalled for same issue. Toyota's extended warranty undercoating solution is a scam.
So many problems with this vehicle, and a major problem not only with this vehicle but other years and models as well the paint bubbling and coming off the vehicle especially hood area and top of vehicle, has to be bad paint toyota is using
I just purchased car. Tried to put car on lift for new tires. At flynn's tire found out frame is rusted out behind front wheels. About 3 ft. On both sides . It was covered up with duct tape , body putty, then painted so it would not be noticed. No pictures taken
Frame developed 14mm rust perforation at transmission support cross member despite corrosion resistance compound being applied as part of limited service campaign by the manufacturer. Weaker frame reduces the structural rigidity and compromises safety in the event of a collision. Sudden frame fracture may also lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
Our vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive by a toyota dealer due to an excessively rusted frame that has prematurely lost its integrity. The "limited service" campaign that was implemented by toyota on our car (1/9/2013) was ineffective in preventing the disintegration of the frame of this vehicle. I have since learned that the frame on my vehicle was already known to be defective and it was recalled by toyota for replacement on the toyota tundra. Why then hasn't toyota recalled the very same frame on the toyota sequoia on account of a known defective and unsafe frame?
Frame is rotted so bad that axle rod seperated from the frame. My mechanic told me not to drive it home as it is extreamily unsafe. Rear axle could fall off the vehicle. Found this out when I brought it to my mechanic for tire service
The vehicle was sent into toyota when we received a letter to have the frame sprayed ,due to living in cold climate where salt was used to treat roads. Now frame is totally rotted and rusted making it unsafe to drive. Toyota is only replacing their tacomas and not the sequoia from the same year.
My car has 136,000 miles on it, and the issue is rust. The whole bottom frame of the car is completely taken by rust. Its a hazard to drive because it seems like the car will fall apart! Please help make toyota aware of this situation. The car has an abnormal amount of rust!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact noticed that the entire vehicle frame was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑481‑7948 and stated that the vehicle should be under the year 2008 model to be included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 176,735.
I purchased a 2003 toyota sequoia on may3, 2017. After the inspection performed on may 8, 2017, I learned that the frame is completely rusted. It will not pass inspection. After some research I learned that there was a limited service campaign for certain vins of this car from the years 2001--2004 (see https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2001-2004-toyota-sequoia-rust-corrosion-on-frame-condition-lsc-csd.200/). I checked with toyota and the VIN on my car was not part of the limited service campaign for frame replacement, but my car did get a corrosion resistant treatment from toyota in 2012. It is very clear from the pictures of my frame and the inspection report from the toyota service center that the condition of the frame makes the car unsafe (it won't pass inspection). Therefore, the corrosion resistance treatment did absolutely nothing. I contacted toyota and asked them to reconsider my car for the frame replacement. They told me that the limited service campaign expired in 2015. The frame on this car needs to be replaced. Toyota wouldn't tell me why some of the toyota sequoias received the frame replacement and why others didn't, but my car (and probably many others) aren't drivable and aren't safe with the current frames. Toyota needs to be thorough and safe and recall the rest of these cars with defective frames.
Replaced o2 sensor and was unable to obtain sticker due to frame is rusted. Have three teenage drivers using truck and is now unsafe. Have owned vehicle since 2007 and have serviced at woburn toyota in woburn,ma. I have never got an email or mail from toyota pertaining any issue. When asked about it said been out for a while!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the serpentine belt snapped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt snapped due to the frame and both parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. The VIN was not provided.
Rust issues with the frame - there was a recall that expired 2014 but was not notified of this
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