Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at a body shop, the mechanic noticed excessive rust build up on the frame and suspension. The mechanic also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 86,000.
2004 Toyota Sequoia body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns 2004 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed that there was a four inch hole in the frame. The hole was the result of corrosion. The dealer stated that in order to repair the vehicle, the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 255,000.
2004 toyota sequoia. The rear door (hatch) external door handle fails mid way during normal operation leading the door to continuously be ajar during vehicle operation. Door handle is disabled and there is no other way to open/close door (there is no internal handle). Total failure. Local toyota dealer service department stated that this part fails often on toyota sequoias and toyota siennas. Search of internet website reveals failure is due to use of "cheap plastic parts" on this essential piece of vehicle equipment.
The trac control off and vsc light along with brake light come and we lose acceleration and power steering. The car almost comes to a stop. Also there is a crunching noise coming from the brakes. We keep taking it to the dealer and they keep replacing parts. Already replaced the skid control computer. It did nothing still have problems. They are replacing the brake booster assembly tomorrow. It cost me 2,000 and they still don't know what is the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership because the lift gate was corroded. The vehicle was repaired at that time. The contact stated that the lift gate was rusted again and unable to lock properly. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealership for diagnostic testing and had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact believed that the steel used for the lift gate was defective. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 the approximate current mileage was 139,000.
Excessive rusting under the truck, including the axle, brake areas and gas tank.
While driving front driver/passenger doors vibrated heavily. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
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