2004 Toyota Sequoia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,697miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,697 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The vsc track, trac off and emergency light of my 2004 Toyota Sequoia,came on, on about october, 2009. I took it to the Toyota dealer, they told me that I had to replace, oxygen sensors, a new battery, and skid control computer. Total more than $2000.00. I was told that if I don't replace the skid control computer, my break system can fail and consequently loose control of the vehicle. It sounded like a major defect and expensive repair and I was puffered as to why there wasn't any recall on such problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362937, filed 2010-10, 71,697 miles“Fuel gauge not measuring fuel properly. After a full tank, gauge indicates empty tank after few days. Speedometer not working and engine loses power for a while while the gauge goes to 100 miles on the highway and goes back to zero and restores power to the engine. The vehicle has only 145,000 miles on it. Also rust on the body frame .”
NHTSA complaint #11286584, filed 2019-12, 145,000 miles“I have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. Over the last two years the gas needle, on occasion fails to register the true level of gas in the tank. When I start the car, the needle reflects the tank is empty and the gas empty light is on. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to correct. The first time it happened I immediately stopped to fill the gas tank. It took less than three dollars to top off the tank. After topping off, it still showed the tank was empty for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The latest incident was in june 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10280661, filed 2009-08“2004 Toyota Sequoia -- known for gas gauge problems. This problem can cause serious injuries if stopped on an open road or on highways for faulty meter. Can not reliably tell if the gas is full or empty. This should be recalled and fixed. It's a real safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10332440, filed 2010-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 3 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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