2005 Toyota Sequoia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 26%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 26% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vsc, trac and brake light all came on all of sudden with a large boom sound. The car stalled on me in an intersection. The lights go off once car is turned off and then after turning car back on they will come on about 5 minutes after driving. Car loses power every so often now. Dealer said it needs a new computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10504210, filed 2013-03, 121,000 miles“The vsc off, vsc trac and the brake lights comes on intermittently and sometimes even make weird noises. Took it to the dealer way back when the car was only a few months old for a couple of times but of course, they couldn't find anything wrong with it. So now that the car is much older and the light is on almost constantly and I found this site so I want to put in a complain hoping Toyota would listen and take care of their customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10721817, filed 2015-05, 13,000 miles“My vsc, trac off, check engine light and the exclamation sing all came on for the first time since I bought my Sequoia, and it started jerking and when I set my foot on the break it starts to pull, as I got on the interstate my Sequoia accelerated itself the RPM when up to # 5 it really scared me I have to take it this morning to Toyota to have it checked, I do travel with my children alot and that is a safety concern for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10576183, filed 2014-04, 194 miles“Abs system would engage as vsc skid control light and brake light appears. System would reset after ignition was turned off and restarted. Mishap occurred several times on dry, smooth road surface at a low rate of speed with minimal pressure on brake pedal. I took car to dealer for repair. They replaced skid control ecu. Car repeated symptoms on my way home. I took it back to the dealer. They replaced brake booster. Car is working normally now.”
NHTSA complaint #10638255, filed 2014-09, 97,080 miles“Vsc and ABS lights are going on after horrible shuttering sound from front of vehicle. My wife has experienced this four times on a major highway and we are concerned about safety. I had recently experienced this last weekend. There is a sudden loss of control of the vehicle being aware of the emergency brake is the only way to stop this vehicle.Toyota has many complaints about this and they need to recall this problem before someone gets rear ended on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10564863, filed 2014-02, 126,093 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 30% |
| 2011 | 3 | 18% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 15% |
| 2005 | 91 | 26% |
| 2004 | 100 | 26% |
| 2003 | 155 | 27% |
| 2002 | 192 | 29% |
| 2001 | 170 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
93 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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