2005 Toyota Sequoia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“One morning around 11/20/2018, I noticed my window shield was cracked in the upper right hand side. Passengers side. It also developed strange noises, rattling, in the dashboard. I had had the evaporator replaced, so I took it back to the mechanic to check the noise out. He advised that after inspection he noticed the windshield was cracked and loose. It had nothing to do with the evaporator installation. So I now have a cracked and loose windshield, with no accident or crash, no rock hit my winshield. So I suspect it was a badly installed windshiel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160667, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“The rear windshield wiper and window opener/closer on my 2005 Toyota Sequoia stopped working several years ago. I approached Toyota about this problem several times and was told that although this is a common problem (and a safety issue) they would not fix it for free. They wanted to charge $500 to install a new motor and sensor. I have since talked to numerous Toyota service technicians who acknowledge that this is a widespread problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10312783, filed 2010-02, 35,000 miles“I am concerned about spontaneously shattering sunroofs. I understand this has been reported in various vehicles manufactured by diverse auto manufacturers. Last week I was visiting my daughter in california. We were traveling in a 2005 Toyota Sequoia at 70 miles/hr when suddenly there was the sound of an explosion overhead. The vehicle seemed to lurch a bit but I am not sure whether this was from the pressure changes when the sunroof exploded or whether the driver may have turned the steering wheel slightly in response to the explosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308639, filed 2010-02, 60,000 miles“The rear door has continued to have issues repeatedly. The handle to open the rear door broke once and had to be replaced in order to open the door. The rear wiper has stopped working severall times, and the window in the rear door has stopped working multiple times despite repeated repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10895449, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sequoia. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. A fire and police report were both filed. The manufacturer would only reimburse the contact for half the cost of the vehicle, stating that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. According to the police report, the fire may have started in the engine compartment. Prior to the fire, the tires were wearing unevenly, the driver side mirror was loose and the rear glass did not open. Updated 04/23/08”
NHTSA complaint #10223388, filed 2008-04, 20,000 milesRelated 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.
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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