Toyota Sequoia wipers problems

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Body · 90,000 miles · NY

Vehicle has been rusting only on the rear hatch since 2019. It's rusting around the wiper assembly and near the latch assembly. We had it repaired once but it's worse now. I've noticed many owners on line complaining of this

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 187,000 miles · OH

Took 2004 sequoia to kings toyota for the airbag recall as well as diagnostic eval of vsc ABS lights issue. Received a phone call that the tech could not determine the electrical problem unless we paid an additional $360 for more time to diagnose and that the frame was rusted through with large holes. Wondered if we wanted to pursue the electrical issue with the larger safety issue with the frame. Original issue occurred with lights coming on (had happened several times previously) followed by the power windows ceasing to work, several hours later the wipers and window seemed sluggish and the car lost all power. Had to jump the car several times to get off the road and then when jumping no longer worked, we had to push the vehicle into a church parking lot. After being told by mr. Howard that they don't see vehicles come into service with large holes in the frame, I researched online and found that 10s of thousands of toyota trucks, including 05-08 sequoias, have been recalled - crc applied and frames replaced as well as toyota buying back 95-00 trucks with rusted frames for 1.5 times the blue book value. 04 sequoias mentioned more than 300 times for the vsc, tailgate and rusted frame issues that are prevalent in this model - my vehicle has all 3. Spoke with colin, the service manager, who reiterated what I found online. Toyota will do nothing since the recall is closed and did not include the 04 models.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the windshield wiper speed was slower than normal. The failure prevented the contact from seeing the road clearly during heavy rain. The vehicle was taken to mike calvert toyota (2333 s loop w, houston, tx 77054) where they stated that all of the vehicles were manufactured the same way. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · PA

My rear hatch quit 48 months after purchase. First the rear defrost/wiper/window quit soon followed by the hatch not opening at all. The issue lies with the inadequate 360 degree sealing of the rear hatch itself. Several issues have resulted from the inadequate seal: water coming in under the hatch and mold forming inside the vehicle. Dust comes in the vehicle while driving on dirt roads. Night driving is especially difficult due to the rear wiper and defrost not working. Every 03-05 owner I speak with has an issue with the rear hatch and the internet forums are endless.

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Steering, Visibility · 13,000 miles · NJ

Takata recall. This vehicle has excessive vibration in the steering wheel / vehicle when at 55mph or higher. I've been numerous times to the dealership for this issue and they keep telling me this is normal. I spent almost $65,000.00 on this vehicle and the vibrations is unacceptable. This is uncomfortable and could ultimately pose a serious hazard on the road. Something has to be causing this vibration and toyota needs to find a fix for it. The vehicle comfort while driving is not a pleasant one. Also the wipers make excessive noise while in use. Again the dealership says this is normal. But this is so loud that it is hard to concentrate while driving with this noise.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Body, Visibility · 102,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact experienced a flat tire and was unable to open the rear hatch (to remove the spare tire) due to excessive rust. The contact also stated that the hatch window did not open and the rear wiper did not work due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it the hatch mechanism was upgraded with a metal piece to prevent it from rusting again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 11/01/16*lj updated 12/13/16.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Body, Electrical · IA

The rear door has continued to have issues repeatedly. The handle to open the rear door broke once and had to be replaced in order to open the door. The rear wiper has stopped working severall times, and the window in the rear door has stopped working multiple times despite repeated repairs.

Filed Jan 10, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

Received notice of recall for front passenger airbag in may 2015; toyota has still not resolved the problem and recommended no use of front passenger seat because of safety. It is now ~8 months later and no resolve. Also, tailgate wipers, window and wiper fluid system not operational (since 2008) despite all good fuses in 4 compartments.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Airbags · 191,000 miles · CA

Received a recall notice for the airbag. Went to vasser toyota in napa, ca. Told they don't have the part at the time. Asked vasser toyota call me for an appointment when the part was available. Called me for an approx 2 weeks later. Upon completion of the appt was told: 1) they didn't have the recall part so did not perform the recall work. 2) I needed new shocks - I had them replaced 3k miles previously and as a licensed mechanical engineer, knew they didn't need to be replaced.. 3) I needed new windshield wipers - replaced 1 month previously. 4) I needed new tires - replaced with new 40k mile michelin's 10k miles prior. When challenged, service person back-peddled giving no excuse and said, "I'll have our service manager call you right away." I never received a call, message, letter or any communication explaining away vasser toyota's protocol to get people to "schedule an appointment for a recall" only to use it as a bait-and-switch to up-sell naive car owners into unnecessary service.

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

I bought my 2006 sequoia used from a dealer. Shortly after buying it I noticed the brake light on the dashboard would come on intermittently. I have brought it to the dealers attention & they say they can not duplicate it & everything appears to be fine with the brakes. It is still happening. My rear wiper, window & defrost system have failed several times. At first I took it to the dealership & they said the window must not have been up the whole way & it was now working. It continued to go in and out, but now they have failed completely. . I have checked the fuses & they are fine. I have taken it to the dealership & they said they do not see anything immediately wrong with it and will need to investigate it further, but that will cost a lot more. I saw several other people have had the same or similar problems so I thought I should add my experience to the list.