Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Sequoia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was on the freeway driving and out of nowhere the body started swaying and bobbing with no control. Was informed by the tow truck driver that i could have rolled the vehicle easily and the consequences would have been serious. The frame is so rusted out that the tie rod and sway bar assembly are completely detached from the frame and hanging loose. Upon further inspection at the auto repair garage there are rusting issues throughout the frame. The frame needs complete replacement.
The driver side, rear, trailing arm broke away from the vehicles frame due to "frame rot" while driving. The vehicle became extremely dangerous to drive. Toyota has since declined to help. They said they notified us via mail of a customer service campaign addressing the premature rust issue, but we never learned of the program and lawsuit until after the frame broke and I almost crashed. Later I saw the broken arm/frame under the vehicle. This frame failure can potentially be a catastrophic and deadly event. I opened an insurance claim and it was denied and I was referred back to Toyota. Our vehicle has been factory maintained it's entire life. No service advisors ever mentioned a possible problem to my family and I. I recently spoke to the Toyota service manager at Parker Toyota in Couer d Alene Idaho and his master technicians have seen the same failure that occurred on our vehicle. …
This Toyota has several large rust holes directly on the frame. i hit a pot hole and more structure damage was revealed on the frame from rust. The truck drives rough now. The vehicle only has 150,000 miles. The rust holes are so severe that they're directly under my suspension. I feel very unsafe driving this vehicle. Their was once a recall for the frame. It doesn't seem that it was satisfied. I'm very worried about this issue. Toyota should have to replace frame or make it safe to drive.
Frame rusted out and parts dropping off frame with no early warning. Toyota completed corrosion resistant compound 2 years ago following inspection per limited service campaign H0F, saying issue resolved to extent of warranty with known rust issue for this year and model. Now another independent garage saying we never should have been driving, much less hauling 5000 lb. trailer. Only warning was odd sound from under carriage.
Frame of this vehicle has lot of rust damage, is it still under manufacture recall? How can I ensure safety of my vehicle along with rusty frame? I'll be glad to receive more information how to contact manufacturer in order to get this resolved. I drove this vehicle on Nov 19, 2023 last time just hear some knocking sounds while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. Upon taking the vehicle in for inspection, the vehicle failed due to a hole in the rear of the frame near the hitch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was severely rusted. The independent mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to tri county Toyota (15 d and l dr, royersford, pa 19468) where it was also diagnosed that the hole in the frame was due to rust. The contact was advised by the dealer that there was a class action lawsuit, but the dealer could not proceed with a repair because NHTSA had to agree to a plan to initiate a recall and remedy the issue. The vehicle was not repaired, but the dealer stated that they would perform a temporary weld on the frame until Toyota could issue a recall with a final remedy. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received a settlement postcard for the frame along with unknown recall notices regarding the air bags. The contact took the vehicle to butler Toyota (9419 aronson dr, indianapolis, in 46240, [phone]) several times to have the frame repaired; however, the air bags were repaired instead. This happened several times until the dealer stated that the settlement letter had expired. The contact stated that the frame was rusted from the inside out and was deteriorating rapidly. The dealer quoted a repair cost of $2,000 for an air suspension air bag that was not included in the recall. The cost to repair the frame was $3,000. The dealer did not include on the paperwork that the frame was the main reason the contact brought in the vehicle. …
2006 Toyota Sequoia was bought brand new.in 2015 frame has lots of rust. When we went for servicing, Toyota dealer said, not to waste any money for fluid exchanges, like power steering fluid, transmission fluid change, because car May not pass inspection, because of excessive frame rust. We are scared to drive, whether spare tire, rear brakes failing, other components falling off causing damage to car and people driving behind . We see sequoias from 2000 to 2004 are recalled for new frame installation because of rust problems. We sincerely hope, Toyota will recall 2006 sequoias also. We believed in Toyota reputation, for quality and reliability. We are really very disappointed. My family has 3 toyotas and expecting to buy 2 more soon. We never expected, sequoias are so bad , where life itself is in danger driving them. We wish Toyota will recall sequoias for frame replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact experienced a flat tire and was unable to open the rear hatch (to remove the spare tire) due to excessive rust. The contact also stated that the hatch window did not open and the rear wiper did not work due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it the hatch mechanism was upgraded with a metal piece to prevent it from rusting again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 11/01/16 updated 12/13/16.
Frame has rust corrosion causing 18 inch perforated hole in front frame of car. This is same problem that has warranted a recall of the Toyota tundra which uses the same frame. The car has been deemed unsafe to drive due to the extensive rust corrosion on the frame. This must be due to poor quality material and coating of the original frame. Through research appears to be a very common problem in Sequoia that are in areas dealing with road salt. The recall should be extended to include this model along with the tundra. The car is parked outside driveway and mostly local driving.
Body complaints in other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2006 Toyota Sequoia?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the body & structure of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 22% of the model year's 202 complaints. The component named most often is body (35 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Toyota Sequoia body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Sequoia body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 113,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.