2006 Toyota Sequoia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 3% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Received notice of recall for front passenger airbag in may 2015; Toyota has still not resolved the problem and recommended no use of front passenger seat because of safety. It is now ~8 months later and no resolve. Also, tailgate wipers, window and wiper fluid system not operational (since 2008) despite all good fuses in 4 compartments.”
NHTSA complaint #10819237, filed 2016-01, 70,000 miles“2006 Sequoia at 42k started experiencing a problem related to rear window, rear defrost, and rear wiper failure. Checked fuses associated with this issue and they are fine. When the car initially starts they appear to work and then fail a few seconds after it starts. The car is currently out of warranty so dealer would not be interested in helping resolve this.”
NHTSA complaint #10304328, filed 2010-02, 42,000 miles“Pushed switch for power rear tailgate window, window assembly broke and window fell down into door. Upon examination, all components - regulator assembly and all connecting parts were severely corroded which LED to failure. Less than 12 months later, rear tailgate outside handle broke; again under examination the entire interior latch assembly was severely corroded which caused failure. This in my opinion is a design or assembly defect. Water is not supposed to be leaking into the interior of the tailgate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465758, filed 2012-07, 80,000 miles“Vehicle rear window and rear wiper failure. Began this activity at 10,000 miles, on an intermittent basis and each time in dealership service dept., they could not recreate the problem while still in the sign in area, so no record of complaint was entered on vehicle information. Window and wiper last operated july 2008, at approximately 35000 miles; however, as this has been a very dry summer and fall, use of the equipment has not been required therefore the failure went undiscovered until approximately november 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251277, filed 2008-12, 35,000 miles“I bought my 2006 Sequoia used from a dealer. Shortly after buying it I noticed the brake light on the dashboard would come on intermittently. I have brought it to the dealers attention & they say they can not duplicate it & everything appears to be fine with the brakes. It is still happening. My rear wiper, window & defrost system have failed several times. At first I took it to the dealership & they said the window must not have been up the whole way & it was now working. It continued to go in and out, but now they have failed completely. . I have checked the fuses & they are fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509728, filed 2013-04Related 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 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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