2003 Toyota Sequoia suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2003 Sequoia was in the garage for a check on the brakes. I also asked them to check the frame for any rust issues, because I had previously been concerned about it earlier. They reported to me that the car should be off the road because the rust in the frame was so severe. They said they would…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“Abnormal rust all over underside of vehicle including frame, structural components, brake lines, steering components … etc. FRAME and steering/suspension components rusting out. Rear differential rusting out. Cab mounts rusting out. Spare tire hardware rusting out. Transmission cooler lines about…”
filed Jun 30, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 05V225000 · May 17, 2005
Suspension problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 Sequoia | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 27 | 8% |
| 2004 Sequoia | 47 | 12% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 50 | 8% |
| 2001 Sequoia | 48 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.