2006 Toyota Sequoia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 22%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 22% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The undercarriage is rusting badly to the point that I have found items that have rusted off the frame lying in my driveway after the car is parked. The inside of the rear hatch is rusted out beyond use. Car is well maintained and always in covered parking. Parts of the frame can be pulled off due ot the rust flaking and parts can be pulled off that should be bolted the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10899487, filed 2016-08, 145,000 miles“I have replaced the latch on my lift gate 3 times now. The latch keeps breaking. This is ridiculous. I don't see a recall for it but I think there should be a recall for it. I can't access my spare tire if I have a flat or something. This needs to be addressed asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11185512, filed 2019-03, 168,888 miles“Won't pass a state inspection due to frame rot. Not covered under Toyota recall. I've owned five Toyota's which lasted 200,000+ miles each. Here at 82,000 miles already holes in frame is just pathetic. Now I just got a perfectly good Sequoia mechanically and cosmetically but just sitting because I can't afford a $10,000 frame replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10561654, filed 2014-01, 82,000 miles“I was on the freeway driving and out of nowhere the body started swaying and bobbing with no control. Was informed by the tow truck driver that i could have rolled the vehicle easily and the consequences would have been serious. The frame is so rusted out that the tie rod and sway bar assembly are completely detached from the frame and hanging loose. Upon further inspection at the auto repair garage there are rusting issues throughout the frame. The frame needs complete replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11433624, filed 2021-09, 198,000 miles“We need help in getting Toyota motors, inc. To honor the warranty program covering premature excessive rust corrosion of certain Toyota model frames. In mid-october 2018 we received notification from Toyota motors, inc., of the following: 'warranty enhancement notification ' zh8 and limited service campaign ' hof.' the zh8 and hof were instituted as a result of a determination that the frames on certain Toyota vehicles are prone to 'excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured.' excessive rust…”
NHTSA complaint #11197275, filed 2019-04, 98,423 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5 | 16% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 16 | 24% |
| 2007 | 25 | 18% |
| 2006 | 45 | 22% |
| 2005 | 26 | 7% |
| 2004 | 77 | 20% |
| 2003 | 98 | 17% |
| 2002 | 95 | 14% |
| 2001 | 102 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia
46 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 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.
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