2006 Toyota Sequoia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,777miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 6% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,777 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.
“My Toyota Sequoia is a 2006 4x4 and has excessive frame rust at the weld seems and all over the rear axle housing and suspension components. I recently learned that Toyota has started to recall and replace these frames that are rusting from the inside out. I am worried about this rust at the frame weld and that snow and road salt and ice melter are causing my frame to rust from the inside out. My Sequoia was originally licensed in kansas and they use heavy road salt. I live in colorado and they have a heavy use of mag chloride, which is a major rust factor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491915, filed 2013-01, 64,000 miles“We have four drivers in our family and have driven and owned 4x4 wrangler, explorer,expedition,subaru outback sport and 2 awd plymouth voyager. We now also own and drive a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The Sequoia is a danger to us and other drivers when there is snow or ice on the ground. We live in michigan. With the 4 wheel drive on and with stability control, the back end still slides out easily without provocation. When it does the vsc takes over and leaves you out in traffic with no power. If you are going over 60mph you cannot turn on 4wd from 2wd. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330501, filed 2010-05, 42,000 miles“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“I own a 2006 Toyota Sequoia limited 4 wheel drive. During summer months when I stop at intersections we frequently receive a jolt in the drivetrain and a slight forward movement in the vehicle. It feels like the vehicle has been jerked forward by another vehicle. Many other people have complained online about this same problem. The Toyota dealership has stated their is nothing wrong with the transmission, however, that the problems is being caused by feedback torque from the air conditioning clutch engaging and disengaging. This is crazy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292466, filed 2009-11, 48,777 miles“My front end sounds weird and when I turn my trac lights come on and it tries to turn off but never does I was told my fuel pump was bad I paid 650 for it to be fixed was the issue I believe it is a recall on similar vehicles”
NHTSA complaint #11433930, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 56 | 8% |
| 2001 | 35 | 7% |
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 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 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