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2005 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (17%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 36 repairs.
2005 Toyota Sequoia repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Sequoia
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| Toyota Sequoia in Texas, United States May 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014 | Rear window does not run. Rear window wiper does not run. | ||
2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Sequoia in Georgia, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017231000 miUS $1005 | The brake booster developed a vacuum leak that prevented me from having power brakes. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 200730000 mi | Dealer replaced rear window motor and rear door ECU per service bulletin. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in California, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016122000 mi | Brake light is occasionally lighting up for no reason. There does't seem to be any problem but when I pulled the codes they seem unrelated to brakes. This problem is occurring every few weeks, and I'm beginning to ignore it. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in California, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016189000 mi | Cabin air fan motor makes a slight rattle noise on lowest speed. I chose not to repair Front chocks are worn | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 2014113300 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converter affecting performance /mileage | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Nevada, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015106500 miUS $400 | Alternator Belt had to be adjusted | ||
| Apr 2017128000 miUS $110 | new battery | ||
2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota Sequoia in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017271000 miUS $900 | front wheel bearings worn | ||
| Jan 2018288000 miUS $1000 | Rough ride. Replaced front springs and shocks | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015134300 miUS $1790 | Fitting on power steering near CV joint failed. | ||
| Sep 2015144000 miUS $525 | Left wheel bearing needed replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016150000 miUS $99 | A/C was very weak and likely leaking, so a recharge was done. | ||
| Oct 2016162000 miUS $2060 | Wheel bearing failure caused the front boot and joint to fail at highway speed. Extensive damage to left front end. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Indiana, United States - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013175412 miUS $65 | Repair Rear lift gate handle | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $345 | Hatchback would not lock/unlock. All eletrical systems did not work. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015114000 miUS $200 | Rear hatch latch was rusted and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016121000 miUS $430 | Repaired rust on rear hatch / gate, on bottom of hatch and also cleaned out rust inside hatch. Also repaired loose drivers door handle. | ||
| Jun 2017133000 miUS $1200 | Rack and pinion steering was leaking. Replaced power steering rack and pinion, and both outer tie rod ends. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 2015151000 miUS $190 | emissions system had major problem with air injector pump that is well known to Toyota and to forums. Air injector repair was estimated at $3-4,000 and we DIY mechanics fix it for less than $200. Shame on Toyota! | ||
| Aug 2015156000 miUS $150 | Repaired tailgate window lift motor that went bad. Sequoias seem to have a rep for busting at least one tailgate motor. Part from Amazon, ordered-shipped-installed in 24 hrs. | ||
| May 2016170300 miUS $390 | replaced pulleys around front of engine; bearings were worn Toyota should have better VSC equipment installed; truck goes into limp mode when a brake/traction control fails. Toyota should have recalled these items, or repaired at no costs. | ||
| Jun 2018200000 miUS $350 | Leaking brake line after dealer replaced rusty frame on recall. Also the front rotors were replaced. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2016140000 miUS $290 | Sway bar links broken. Shop replaced. | ||
| Toyota Sequoia in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2014105100 miUS $169 | Needed new tire pressure sensor on one of the wheels | ||
| May 2015110000 miUS $51 | Loose exhaust clamp created rattling noise. Clamp replaced. | ||
| Feb 2016121000 miUS $2 | Heat shield around catalytic converter rattling at idle due to rusted bolt. Installed aluminum pipe clamp around shield, noise is gone. | ||
| Jun 2016127000 miUS $56 | The Sequoia's retractable tailgate window started operating erratically and making scraping and clunking noises when being powered up or down. Found window guide channel that was rusted off of its mounting. Replaced window guide channel. | ||
| Jul 2016127700 miUS $575 | Right front caliper seals failed, causing pads to drag and erratic braking. Shop replaced both front calipers. | ||
| Aug 2016129000 miUS $100 | During the repair visit to replace the front calipers, shop noted that both front sway bar links were broken. Sway bar links replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017142000 miUS $500 | The exterior door handle for the rear tailgate broke, leaving the rear tailgate unable to be opened. I disassembled the rear door and replaced the handle with a new part. Car was making grinding noises under braking. Shop diagnosed as failed left rear caliper. Shop replaced both rear calipers, as well as pads and rotors. | ||
| Nov 2017148000 miUS $500 | Car was hesitating under light throttle and the CEL started blinking. Car was also making an uncharacteristic ticking sound. Tech found that the spark plug in cylinder #5 had backed out of the cylinder head. Repair necessitated replacement of all spark plugs and an ignition coil. Threads were damaged on #5, used a helicoil when installing the new plug. | ||
| Feb 2018152000 miUS $75 | Intermittent problem with the key not turning in the ignition cylinder making the car impossible to start. Took the car to an automotive locksmith who repaired the ignition cylinder. | ||
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