2001 Toyota Sequoia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 19%of 531 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 19% of the 531 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck would be perfect aside from the major corrosion located on the entire frame. I'm on borrowed time with my vehicle. Toyota should replace the frame before the bottom drops out. The cause of this would probably be cheap parts from the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #11413073, filed 2021-04, 30,000 miles“I have a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that has developed severe frame rust. In 2 spots the frame is thin and I am concerned that in the near future this frame will fail. I called Toyota and they are not willing to do anything at this time even though they know they have issues with tacoma frames and reports of tundra's with rust. A frame should last longer than 8 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10269586, filed 2009-05, 86,000 miles“Excessive frame rust. Frame rusted through. Will not pass inspection. I have been watching forums where many other Sequoia owners are having the same issue. This apparently does not affect all sequoias. 3-4 years ago metal was coming off of the frame in huge chunks. I started asking the dealer about the issue several years ago and was hoping that there would be a recall to correct. The car is in excellent shape otherwise.”
NHTSA complaint #10482215, filed 2012-10, 161,233 miles“I took my truck to the nearest dealer located near my home and I took my recall letter I must of sat there for 2 hours waiting for someone to speak to me about this recall issue but got the run around for 2 more hours finally a rep approached me and asked if I could come back another day. I requested a letter or some kind of document to verify my compliance with the letter I received but was denied. My spare tire fell off during this accident thank god no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10593940, filed 2014-05, 150,000 miles“I own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that I have been told is now un-drivable due to a corroded frame. I find it hard to believe that a 9 year old car would have a rotted frame. I put the car in to the dealership I bought the SUV from and was told that they found rust perforation at two locations but the dealership and Toyota had no recall on the vehicle and could do nothing for me at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10293051, filed 2009-11, 154,427 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11006151Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11006150Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5 | 16% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 16 | 24% |
| 2007 | 25 | 18% |
| 2006 | 45 | 22% |
| 2005 | 26 | 7% |
| 2004 | 77 | 20% |
| 2003 | 98 | 17% |
| 2002 | 95 | 14% |
| 2001 | 102 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
170 complaintsElectronic stability control
130 complaintsVehicle speed control
101 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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