2004 Toyota Sequoia Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 12%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 12% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took 2004 Sequoia to kings Toyota for the airbag recall as well as diagnostic eval of vsc ABS lights issue. Received a phone call that the tech could not determine the electrical problem unless we paid an additional $360 for more time to diagnose and that the frame was rusted through with large holes. Wondered if we wanted to pursue the electrical issue with the larger safety issue with the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302665, filed 2020-01, 187,000 miles“*filed with attorney general of new york* recall was issued on the 2004 Sequoia due to corrosion. On july 25, 2013 we brought our car to the dealership to apply a protective coat and waited a week for the car to be returned to us. We had to return the vehicle, september, 2014, to the dealer with the same problem, the spray was flaking off exposing the rust underneath. …”
NHTSA complaint #10658579, filed 2014-11, 70,000 miles“Frame is rusting underneayh to the point where I have had to repair the vehicle control arm which rusted off and broke while driving. My tow hitch mount has rusted off. There are more than 5 spots along the frame where rust has perforated and the frame has visible signs of rot. I had a licensed garage inspect the frame and was told the vehicle is dangerous and that the frame should be replaced. I am having continuous problems with the suspension components rusting out.”
NHTSA complaint #10956184, filed 2017-02, 162,000 miles“I have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia that had the right rear wheel bearings replaced last week at my Toyota dealership. Now the engine light is staying on as well as the vhs trac and trac off indicator lights. The car jerks when accelerating. This problem has been intermittent for two months but is now all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10360939, filed 2010-10, 118,000 miles“I was simply parking my 2004 Toyota Sequoia in parking lot space. Left front tire fell completely off the car without any previous warning of pending problems! Ball joint catastrophically failed! Prior recent new tires and alignment showed no pending problems. Did a check and found many prior ball joint issues for this car and a prior recall years ago. Towed to Toyota dealership in capitola ca. They replaced ball joint and related parts. They charged me lots of money claiming that this vehicle had previously been recalled and repaired in 2007 so no liability on their part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414630, filed 2021-04, 356,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V013000Jan 19, 2007On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2004–2007, Tundra 2004–2006
- 05V225000May 17, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2002–2004, Tacoma 2001–2004, Tundra 2002–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10015504Jun 27, 2005Special service campaign 50j - phase I - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 8% |
| 2004 | 47 | 12% |
| 2003 | 40 | 7% |
| 2002 | 50 | 8% |
| 2001 | 48 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia
101 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology