2004 Toyota Sequoia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The most-reported areas: Electronic Stability Control (esc) (98), Service Brakes (96), Structure (77).
Key takeaways
- 380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 98 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 96 | 25% |
| Structure | 77 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | 14% |
| Suspension | 47 | 12% |
| Hydraulic | 39 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 9% |
| Traction Control System | 31 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 24 | 6% |
| Power Train | 17 | 4% |
| Steering | 14 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,power Train - filed 2026-09-06
I own a 2004 Toyota Sequoia and have owned it since it was built by Toyota. In 2013 Toyota had a safety recall on the frame for that vehicle because in certain Northern states they are having issues with the frame rotting and braking. I brought my vehicle in May of 2013 and Carlson Toyota in Minnesota inspected. It sai...
Suspension,wheels,service Brakes - filed 2026-07-01
Description of the Safety Crash/Informed Incident: Vehicle Information: 2004 Toyota Sequoia (VIN: [XXX]) Incident Date: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Police Agency: California Highway Patrol (Report #:[XXX]) Speed at Incident: Highway speeds (~65 MPH) Description of Defect/Failure: Structural mechanical failure leading to sudd...
Structure - filed 2026-05-12
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. There was an abnormal rattling sound detected in the front area. The vehicle was shaking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame was completely rusty and unsafe to drive. The vehicle was taken to the loca...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.