2005 Toyota Sequoia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,457miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,457 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.
“When I make a left or right turn my truck completely shuts down motor dies, wheel locks. For a bout 4-9 seconds and then powers itself back up without my control. Its started doing it only in the winter now it it consistent. I al most had a few fatal accidents behind it.”
NHTSA complaint #10748468, filed 2015-08, 152,114 miles“Vsc trac, vsc off and ABS lights all come on at once. I took the vehicle to my mechanic and he couldn't pull the code as it was off by the time I got there. Brakes had good pad left. The light came on 3 times today and went off just as unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10451728, filed 2012-03, 92,140 miles“Va. State inspection failed due to left front sway bar link broken and steering rack leaking and caused bushings to come apart due to corrosion from rusting out frame. Previous work done on 04/02/17 revealed issue but no one informed us of any related recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11022510, filed 2017-09, 159,091 miles“My vehicle's traction control light was coming on periodically, and when that would happen the engine would cut out, & I would not be able to accelerate. I took it in to get it repaired. After the repairs I was driving at about 20 MPH, and as I was breaking to turn a corner the ABS, vbs, brake and traction control lights came on. My breaks made a grinding noise, the car began to shake, there were no breaks or steering control, and the engine cut out. This was very dangerous as I had no control and was on a city street in front of a park with children, and I had my son with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10895446, filed 2016-08“Frame deterioration has rendered the rear torque arm incapable resulting in dynamic misalignment of the rear axle. Under acceleration the vehicle veers into oncoming traffic and under deceleration it veers towards the road ditch as the axle shifts about beneath the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11488948, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 10022759Apr 5, 2006Vsc-related zero point calibration and sensor check.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 | 78 | 12% |
| 2001 | 51 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
93 complaintsBrakes
91 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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