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2005 Toyota Sequoia transmission problems

14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    5
  • Driveline
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Sequoia transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Toyota Sequoia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 145,000 miles · MN

Vsc trac, vsc off, brake, ABS lights... All on, all at once. And looses power on the freeway very dangerous. I have done some research and there is thousands of complains . It hapen to me last night vsc trac, vsc off, brake, ABS lights.came on all on, all at once.and I start looosing power lucky I was close to a exit

Filed Jun 26, 2016 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

2005 toyota sequoia with 87000 miles has lost power when the trac vsc and off trac plus engine is on. The sequoia will only travel 30 miles per hour. Top. It happen june 19, 2016 when driving on the streets we started to go uphill when my wife and me notice that sequoia had on power and the check engine light was on plus trac off and vsc trac lights were on. I look up the problem on the computer to fined out that others are having the same problem. I check the toyota web site to see if any recalls. I enter the VIN number and fond none with this problem. Thanks

Filed May 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 89,000 miles · FL

Car stalls when put in drive and will not drive safely. There is a loud clunk when backing up. Car does not have power getting up hills. Toyota mechanic says there is a bad computer that has been recalled in 2004 models. I

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Transmission · 168,558 miles · VA

I am the owner of a 2005 sequoia that I purchased new from a va dealer on 31 dec 2005; it has a rather serious drive-train related problem. After coming to a 'hard' stop, several seconds later I experience a lurch or clunk that literally feels like another vehicle just bumped me from behind. I began to apply threshold braking and the problem was minimal. Today, I had to abruptly apply the brakes, emergency vehicle crossing in front of me, however, when I attempted to accelerate this time the lurch was followed a loud thud that was measured with the speed of the vehicle. Please urge toyota to have this issue made into a recall along with the rust issues that this truck continues to have. The rust recall was limited and stopped with the 2004 models even though it is still an on going issue with this model.

Filed Feb 5, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 58,000 miles · VT

Toyota sequoia skid control ecu on a 2005 model, failed, causing inconsistent braking response among multiple lights detecting failures that are related to the part the brake light continuously went off along with he vsc since may of 2010 have had it in to toyota 3 times for the problem the last time they finally were able to tell me it was the skid control ecu and it was not a recall item despite the recall on the 2003 sequoia's.

Filed Apr 22, 2011 · Electrical, Transmission · 68,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a traffic stop. As the contact engaged the brakes, the transmission began to jerk with hesitation. In addition, the vsc off, vsc trac, check engine and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they advised that both the vsc computer and transmission were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MO

Our sequoia has started 'lunging' forward upon incidents of heavy braking; for instance, when we brake hard and come to a complete stop, when the pressure is relieved from the brake pedal, the vehicle lunges forward hard- it puts our heads into the headrests and feels like we have been hit from behind; this is both a safety issue and a liability issue as this can cause an accident when braking hard; it's not a throttle issue or a brake issue, but feels more so like the powertrain is slipping or jumping back into gear very hard. Our sequoia has approximately 65-66,000 miles; I have also contacted toyota regarding this problem and have not yet received a response. As I review the internet, other sequoia owners have had this problem as well.

Filed Nov 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 65,000 miles · MD

In the past two weeks following a rapid braking my 2005 toyota sequoia surged forward upon acceleration requiring applying the brakes to stop the sudden lurching forward. This has occurred on three occasions over a ten day period.

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Transmission · 51,806 miles · CA

When coming to a complete stop and then releasing the brake to accelerate you feel and hear a clunk from the rear. It feels as if you have been hit from behind from another vehicle. This occurs on a daily basis several times a day. Contacted toyota in jan 2010 and told this was normal. I took the matter to management in feb 2010 and they had me bring the vehicle in. They found the trans support to be faulty and replaced the crossmember, bolts and insulation. Problem continued. Took the vehicle back march 2010 and they said it had an updated cross member and bolt so no repairs were made at that time. Currently still having the problem and waiting for a return phone call back from management to take the vehicle in. I was told each visit that this is a drive train problem and it cannot be fixed and it is something I will need to live with. I am not happy with this answer and I will take this matter further until the issue is resolved. I paid $30,000 for this vehicle. In the past I had a rearend issue with another vehicle and ended up in an attorney's office with them taking the vehicle back and money in my pocket. I really do not want to have to do this again, but if need be I will be contacting my attorney. I have an extended warranty on my vehicle and feel this should be fully replaced with all new parts.

Filed Jul 3, 2009 · Transmission · 63,520 miles · NV

Vehicle's transmission makes grinding sound, sometimes vehicle loses power while traveling at highway speeds, vsc light comes on.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Sequoia transmission

Does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Sequoia transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Sequoia have bad transmission?

The Toyota Sequoia model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2001 (35 complaints) and 2004 (17 complaints).

Other 2005 Toyota Sequoia problems

Driver assistance 111Brakes 91Acceleration 85Engine 55Airbags 40Electrical 34Suspension 27Body 26Fuel system 13Tires 9Visibility 7Steering 6Wheels 4Locks 2Seat belts 2Lights 1

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