repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 352 owner complaints about the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Ric17 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Toyota Sequoia has problems
352 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
93Electronic stability control (ESC)
85Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
60Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
40Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system
33Engine
27Suspension
26Structure
25Traction control system
11619 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 93 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 85 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 60 | 2 |
| Air bags | 40 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 0 |
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Suspension | 27 | 3 |
| Structure | 26 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 25 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 116 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2005 Toyota Sequoia recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
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repaired · 2021 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2021 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. IN EXTREME CASES, IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE AND COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 81 electronic stability control (esc) complaints. 59% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles48under 100k miles33100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
14 owners mentioned a cost$2,250median
Middle half: $1,265 – $2,394
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$3,750median
Middle half: $2,900 – $4,211
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Sequoia year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sequoia median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings
2005 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, and the recalls they led to.
- LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURELed to recall 07V-013
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-022
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-787
In owners' words
What Sequoia owners report
Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I GET CONSTANT WARNING LIGHTS FOR BRAKE, VSC AND TRAC. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SEQUOIA. IT SHUTS DOWN THOSE SAFETY FEATURES.
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET OR HYWAY, THE VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF AND HEARING GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT AUTO-ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SLOWS DOWN.
WHEN CORNERING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AT A SAFE SPEED; THE VSC TRACTION CONTROL KICKED IN; THIS CAUSED A GRINDING SOUND AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH. CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN; I PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD CHECKED WHEELS/TIRES UNDERCARRIAGE NOTHING FOUND; PROCEEDED TO DESTINATION DID…
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