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2006 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
5%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
119,033miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 5% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,033 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.

“While driving at 35 MPH, the check engine light, vsc off light, and vsc trac light all came on at once, and the vehicle stopped accelerating, and I experienced a dramatic decrease in vehicle power. I drove the vehicle home noticing a drastic change in acceleration as the Sequoia would not accelerate normally; it would accelerate at a significantly reduced rate, topping out at 35mph on the flats and 16 MPH on an incline, in addition, during start up, the engine makes a high-pitch vacuum noise, which drops off and normal engine sound returns. …”

NHTSA complaint #10789393, filed 2015-11, 147,625 miles

“While driving at low speeds the vehicle experienced a momentary loss of power and a grinding/vibrating of the brakes while in motion. The trac off and vsc trac warning lights came on along with the brake light. The warning lights and vibrating of the brakes could only be reset by turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle. It happened twice in the last 12 hours.”

NHTSA complaint #10610871, filed 2014-07, 125,100 miles

“Spent over 2k at Toyota carlsbad for repairs 1-2 years ago..problem accelerating and lights coming up for check engine, track off and vsc..took again and they are asking for nearly 5k for repairs..problem accelerating in freeway and TPMS lighs on..”

NHTSA complaint #10918597, filed 2016-10, 220,000 miles

“Vehicle acceleration stalls for a few seconds when turning right into traffic. This issue is the same as NHTSA 10v176000, but is not covered under this safety recall. This issue is very hazardous to drivers.”

NHTSA complaint #10780742, filed 2015-10, 87,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while at a stop, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,854 and the current mileage was 112,966.”

NHTSA complaint #10593386, filed 2014-05, 112,854 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017114%
201416%
2013325%
2012315%
2011212%
2010413%
2009117%
200834%
20071612%
2006115%
2005339%
200441%
2003142%
200291%
200151%

Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia

Air bags
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology