2004 Toyota Sequoia Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 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.
“Rear hatch release handle is corroded and frozen. Dealer must break in from the inside, remove back panel to repair. Dealer has seen this problem with other sequoias. Handle poorly designed if prone to failure due to corrosion. $600 expense to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10272494, filed 2009-06, 110,000 miles“The rear door latch failed, making the door inoperable. Use of the door for entry and exit was impossible, creating a safety hazard. Repair of this latch failure is expensive ($400 - $700) and inconvenient. The design of the part and the material used (plastic) appears to be at fault. A heavier duty metal part is now available from after market parts dealers. The problem appears to be common and widespread judging from a discussion with a local Toyota dealer service center and judging from the number of complaints and information on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10448361, filed 2012-02, 45,000 miles“2004 Toyota Sequoia. The rear door (hatch) external door handle fails mid way during normal operation leading the door to continuously be ajar during vehicle operation. Door handle is disabled and there is no other way to open/close door (there is no internal handle). Total failure. Local Toyota dealer service department stated that this part fails often on Toyota sequoias and Toyota siennas. Search of internet website reveals failure is due to use of cheap plastic parts on this essential piece of vehicle equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #10348744, filed 2010-08, 99,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 30 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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