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2004 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 380 total for the year
Median mileage
122,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Date and mileage above are approximate. While accelerating on an up inclined entrance ramp to the ben franklin bridge in philadelphia, the engine lost speed and the vehicle quickly slowed. No one was behind me so there was minimal danger. The behavior was similar to snow/ice skid control whereby the engine decouples and the accelerator pedal becomes useless. After about 5 seconds power returned. On 6/24/2014 (mileage 165,400) my brake light came on. I coincidentally had an 5,000 mile service appointment today (6/24/2014) and the diagnosis was a code c1247 - ABS ecu (computer) is failing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10605884, filed 2014-06, 156,000 miles

“Check engine light come on. Along with 2 other lights. This has occurred over 10 to 12 times since owning this SUV. Each time it is noted on my paper work no leaks found and gas cap replaced. I have spent each time on a average $578 at least for a gas cap after they have checked out the car. I even had this problem when the car was under warranty but of course no charge then. I notice other Toyota vehicles have recall on this check engine lights. I think the Sequoia should get included in this it is the same thing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10888484, filed 2016-07

“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake was engaged however, the vehicle hesitated and exhibited a loud noise before stalling. The traction control, brake and check engine warning lights all illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was restarted and the traction control and brake warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, locating the failure at the wheel speed sensor, the ecu, engine control module and the ABS control system. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10475994, filed 2012-09, 113,761 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017114%
201416%
2013325%
2012315%
2011212%
2010413%
2009117%
200834%
20071612%
2006115%
2005339%
200441%
2003142%
200291%
200151%

Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia

Electronic stability control
101 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology