2004 Toyota Sequoia power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2004 Toyota Sequoia and have owned it since it was built by Toyota. In 2013 Toyota had a safety recall on the frame for that vehicle because in certain Northern states they are having issues with the frame rotting and braking. I brought my vehicle in May of 2013 and Carlson Toyota in…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“When turning left or right, and at low speeds, vts is turning on and causing the vehicle to lose power. This happens when pulling out in front of traffic and I cannot speed up until the vehicle is straight. *tr”
filed May 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Sequoia | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 Sequoia | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 13 | 6% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 Sequoia | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 56 | 8% |
| 2001 Sequoia | 35 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.