2005 Toyota Sequoia
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 530 |
| 2002 | 666 |
| 2003 | 563 |
| 2004 | 379 |
| 2005 | 352 |
| 2006 | 202 |
| 2007 | 136 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 93 distinct reports on file.
24% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 85 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
MY VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. THIS SUDDEN "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF POWER" COMES ON WITH NO NOTICE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT A PERSON AND HAVE BEEN IN ONE CAR ACCIDENT AS A RESULT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170622
After several years of fighting problems with, after braking to a brief stop, the loss of power/abs grinding when accelerating and turning right, now the ABS is completely dysfunctional.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240211
17% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I tried to make apointments to local dealers they set up appointments and than donât do nothing about it they said the donât have any certified tech to do the job so I left with this mess not knowing when my ride is going to give.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220820
BRAKES BECAME "SOFT" WITH VIBRATION IN PEDAL AND COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. UPON REVIEW-SAW THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT THAT IS NOT BEING RESOLVED BY TOYOTA. THEY RECALLED THEIR 2003 PRODUCT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20141027
After several years of fighting problems with, after braking to a brief stop, the loss of power/abs grinding when accelerating and turning right, now the ABS is completely dysfunctional.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240211
11% of complaints: air bags — 39 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I tried to make apointments to local dealers they set up appointments and than donât do nothing about it they said the donât have any certified tech to do the job so I left with this mess not knowing when my ride is going to give.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220820
WAS IN WRECK AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE YIMES AND WENT THRU WINDSHIELD ENDED UP IN HOSPSITAL WITH BRAIN INJURY
NHTSA ODI report, 20171221
9% of complaints: engine — 33 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCIDENTAL DETERIORATION OF THE INTERNAL LUBRICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 07V013000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S
Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
Campaign 14V743000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March...
Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.
Campaign 15V285000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally...
Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.
Campaign 15V286000 — check if this car was fixed
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371.
Campaign 16V065000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners.
Campaign 18V883000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and...
Remedy: DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022.
Campaign 22E002000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2005 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (93 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (85 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (60 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 07V013000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V743000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V285000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V286000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V065000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V883000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2005 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Sequoia is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc), accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.