2004 Toyota Sequoia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,100 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.
“Details: the driver's side rearview mirror fold-in motor runs non-stop as long as the key is in the ignition. The mirror doesn't actually fold in, but its motor runs constantly..”
NHTSA complaint #10274399, filed 2009-06, 34,200 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the sun visor would unexpectedly flip downward, blocking the view while driving on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10447048, filed 2012-02, 60,000 miles“The driver's side rearview mirror fold-in motor runs non-stop as long as the key is in the ignition. The mirror doesn't actually fold in, but its motor runs quite loudly.”
NHTSA complaint #10242680, filed 2008-09Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10017319Sep 16, 2005Squeal or chirp type noise emitted from the blower motor at various speeds.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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