2006 Toyota Sequoia Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 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.
“I own a 2006 Toyota Sequoia with 49,000. This is my second Sequoia (prior was a 2002 year model) so I am very familiar with the characteristics and nuances of the vehicle. After purchasing this Sequoia, I immediately noticed that while stopped in traffic, at traffic signals, and behind other vehicles, the car would suddenly accelerate and lunge forward moving the car several feet forward. The first couple of times this occurred, I thought I had been rear-ended. I came to realize that it had something to do with a momentary surge in the accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317521, filed 2010-03, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light, vsc track, and vsc light illuminated intermittently. The dealer made eight attempts to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 89,636. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 07/08/11”
NHTSA complaint #10405293, filed 2011-06, 70,000 miles“2006 Toyota Sequoia. Consumer states mats would constantly move under the pedals interfering with gas and brake pedals, there was a loud noise while driving high speeds and when it rains water would leak inside the consumer stated the dealer assured her, they had rectified the problem by replacing the mats and making sure the lining around the windows were tight. However, the leak continued as well as the noise while driving. Also, the navigation/radio,cd player wasn't working properly. The dealer was finally able to stop the water from leaking in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10387948, filed 2011-03Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 26% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 22 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia
46 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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