Toyota Sequoia power windows problems

Filed Sep 30, 2023 · GA

The lock actuators in the doors are notorious for going on more than normal it's another very common issue with the seqouia. My driver one is bad right now. And clearly the window motors are faulty cuz I had 3 bad at once I fixed one but my sunroof and back tailgate window both do not work. It is also a very common problem

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MD

Rusty parts (rust extended warranty) the back window on my 2008 toyota sequoia fell down abruptly while traveling on the highway. The vehicle was in motion. Items flew from my back window and I was forced to slow down abruptly and prevent drivers in my rear from being in an accident. After pulling over, I had to retrieve those items on a busy roadway. I attempted to diagnose the issue by powering the window back up, but it wouldn't work. I attempted to push the window to the up position and it would not work. I had to secure my items and drive home slowly. Later that day, I conducted some research online and found out the 1st generation sequoia was issued a recall for the same exact problem. Apparently, the issue was due to a faulty window regulator from rust. Unfortunately, I do not see any recalls for the 2nd generation models. I took my vehicle to a local mechanic and once they examined the back door, they diagnosed that the cause for the window falling down abruptly was indeed from a rusty regulator and rusty parts. I conducted more research and found out that toyota has been infamous for installing parts that rust over time. Toyota issued an extended warranty for rust, but it doesn't state specifically what it covers. I contacted toyota and they instructed me to take it into a toyota dealership. I was told that the rust extended warranty recall pertains only to the undercarriage of the vehicle and not anything else. The notice is the mail did not specify the undercarriage. My rusty parts are not covered under the extended warranty for rust. It is not right that toyota is finding a way to remove themselves from any liability with their vehicles developing rust over a quick period of time. If a recall was issued for rust on the frame, that's an indicator that toyota uses poor quality parts.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Body · 55,000 miles · LA

During 2006, the rear liftgate window frame rusted causing the rear window to fall open. The dealer stated it would cost ~$1,600 to replace the equipment and associated parts. I decided not to replace due to the infrequent usage of the rear liftgate window. Around march 15, 2015, the rear window fell open due to complete destruction of the window frame and associated hardware due to corrosion. Also, in february 2015, noticed that the frame of the vehicle was "soft" while jacking the vehicle for brake inspection. The vehicle has the same frame as the toyota tacoma which was recalled by toyota many years ago due to excessive corrosion issues. My vehicle is exhibiting the same problem.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Visibility · AK · 1 injury

On my 2012 toyota sequoia my 2yr old child happen to pull up the rear passenger window switch while my 6 yr old was talking to me when I was standing outside the window. I grabbed the window to get it to stop but the window wouldn't stop and I couldn't over power the window motor. My wife in the drivers seat with the vehicle motor running started pushing down on the rear passenger window switch. With the 2yr old pulling up on the switch at the same time the driver switch doesn't override the rear switch. After a brief panic of yelling and screaming as my 6 yr olds was head getting smashed the 2yr old let go of the switch and then the drivers switch could be operated to lower the window. I feel the window motor should have lower force pressure and the master drivers switch should be able to override all other switches while in use. The window caused a minor injury but could of been fatal if it had been his neck area. I find this as a design flaw and always assumed there was a safety reverse motor on the rear window as the fronts has such a feature.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

The rear window motor and window tracks have rusted completely. The motor has failed and the window tracks are completly rusted away. The window is not unoperable. There is a short in the o2 sensor wiring underneath the vehicle. There is currently a recall on the above vehicle regarding frame rust. I believe that the above complaints are directly related to the rust issues that this vehicle has.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Body · 111,000 miles · IL

Rear hatch window frame and mechanism has rusted to point of failure. Rear window fell into rear hatch and would not stay closed. Vehicle taken to dealer who informed me of entire rear door/hatch rusting away from inside. Vehicle has never been in any type of collision. Dealer informed me they have seen many sequoia's where door is rusting out. Dealer reported that toyota is aware of issue but will to recall vehicle. I am still hoping that toyota will rectify issue as I was informed from dealer that repair would cost $1200.00.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MI

Pushed switch for power rear tailgate window, window assembly broke and window fell down into door. Upon examination, all components - regulator assembly and all connecting parts were severely corroded which LED to failure. Less than 12 months later, rear tailgate outside handle broke; again under examination the entire interior latch assembly was severely corroded which caused failure. This in my opinion is a design or assembly defect. Water is not supposed to be leaking into the interior of the tailgate. From the extent of corrosion, this condition had been occurring for many years - most likely in my opinion immediately from the time that we acquired the vehicle new. The failure, while caused from a defect from the beginning of vehicle life, manifested itself after the vehicle warranty period and toyota is refusing to address. From some online research, I have found this to be a common problem.

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · DE

I purchased this vehicle in 2007 with 43,000 miles. Since then I have driven 30,000 miles in 4 years. When I first pick this car it looked great. The day I picked it up it had a dent in the back, and the dvd player didnt work and was replaced. There was a water leak that toyota had to repair and remove an odor associated with it. Later, I brought it in to have my gas tank level indicator repaired but was told that it was time consuming and basically was advised that the dashboard had to be taken out so, I didnt get it done. I replaced my battery, constantly had my oil changed, as the paint started to peel on my left front fender. Tie rods were replaced that had broken, which was covered by the platinum coverage that I purchased for 1000.00. Ive had a vsc logic relay replaced and trim repaired that was lifting off. Now my coverage on the platinum plan was over 4-10-2010 on the 17th of august my rear window would not go down, about three days later the brake light came on. On the 19th the 4 wheel drive control initiated and when its initiated to go off the center will continue to be engaged, blinking. Even till today when the vehicle is started up you have to dis-engage the 4 wheel drive. So I took it to toyota . Thats when this final horror began. I had my oil changed (sunday), and the next day (monday) I took it back for service. After they ran a diagnostic trend heres what I was told: the rear window motor was bad and needed replacing even though they know of the problems associated with the rear windows. 690.00 master cylinder assembly.1165.00 ccnter differential.2134.00 serpentine belt and tensioner.492.00

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 36,000 miles · CO

Power window motor and electrical malfunction cause window to become stuck and rear window defogger to be disable and driver visibility impaired.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Body · SC

I have a 2002 toyota sequoia that has had 3 door handles replace in the last year. All three broke from inside, making it necessary to roll down the window to exit the vehicle. The rear cargo door handle broke this year and I have had the rear window motor replaced. The rear window constantly goes off track and has to be fixed for it to open again. I am highly disappointed with this toyota. I had gas pedal and brake issues the first year I bought the vehicle. It is the exact issues the company is recalling for other models. I was told by the dealership that I am a woman who didn't know how to handle this large of a vehicle. Still no recall on the vehicle and yet I've read many complaints about the same issues!