2008 Toyota Sequoia Suspension Problems

“I was driving in rain going about 35-40 MPH entering a curve when I saw a car stopped in front of me turning into a driveway. I tried to hit the brakes but my car actually accelerated to 55-60 MPH hitting the vehicle from behind. It threw the car I hit over 100-200 feet off the road into a tree. My car continued to accelerate and finally stopped 1-2 football fields' length up the road. I had over $23,000 worth of damage to my car including a cracked frame. It took over 6 weeks to get my car fixed because the Toyota dealership kept finding more damage as they worked on it. …”

“Found a large (2 dia.) washer on the driveway at rear of the car and later a large approx. 3/4 bolt head on the driveway at the front of the car. Upon inspection of the underside of the vehicle, noted that the front bolt on the right rear control arm was missing its head. Subsequently had the dealer's service dept. Replace the bolt at a cost of about $110.00. …”

“Vehicle was purchased used in may 2011 with 60,000 miles on it. It currently has 100,440 miles on it.. At the time of purchase from a dealer, an under car inspection indicated no visible rust to speak of and paint/finish was still patent on rear suspension, at the last oil change oil change, the tech noted the extensive rust on the rear suspension and commented that his Toyota tundra a few years older had a recall for severe rust and replacement for the same thing, and that this would likely be subject to a recall too in time. …”

“Exsessive rust causing seized bolts related to suspension. Cannot do proper alignment or change leaking shock without major parts being cut from frame.”

“My wife pulled out of a parking lot and there was a loud noise and the vehicle began to shudder violently. Approximate speed was 10 mikes an hour and she was able to stop. The drivers side rear suspension airbag had broken through the lower control arm, and was under the rear driver side tire. It appears some frame members are cracked as well. Had this happened at highway speeds, it may have resulted in a catastrophic accident. …”