2005 Toyota Sequoia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 24%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,010miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 24% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,010 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.
“While driving straight down the street, I heard a grinding sound and all of the vsc trac warning lights came on. After stopping and restarting the car, the car behaved normal again. This is the second occurrence. I'm presuming that the grinding noise might be the brakes pulsating. It is not safe for the brakes to automatically apply themselves during safe driving conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10531612, filed 2013-07, 100,000 miles“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“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“Car had very little power when pressing gas pedal. Took to Toyota dealership where they indicated the air injection pump required replacement. I performed the required repair and it was $3,000. I've also seen this is a common problem with this model vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10654933, filed 2014-11, 92,000 miles“My 2005 sr5 Sequoia has the same problem that was mentioned in the recall of the 2003 model announced today. It looses power when going over bumps or dips in the road and is particularly hazardous when trying to cross another road. I have learned to work around it but would prefer that it get fixed. Incidents have been many occasions since I purchased the vehicle last year.”
NHTSA complaint #10327956, filed 2010-04, 21,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10045140Jun 13, 2012Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 13% |
| 2007 | 15 | 11% |
| 2006 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 | 85 | 24% |
| 2004 | 53 | 14% |
| 2003 | 91 | 16% |
| 2002 | 135 | 20% |
| 2001 | 101 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
93 complaintsBrakes
91 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 31, 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