Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% | 17,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% | 12,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% | 55,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% | 90,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% | 97,000 miles |
| 2010 | 5 | 16% | 100,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% | 120,000 miles |
| 2008 | 16 | 24% | 95,000 miles |
| 2007 | 25 | 18% | 76,000 miles |
| 2006 | 45 | 22% | 113,000 miles |
| 2005 | 26 | 7% | 150,000 miles |
| 2004 | 77 | 20% | 135,000 miles |
| 2003 | 98 | 17% | 130,000 miles |
| 2002 | 95 | 14% | 120,000 miles |
| 2001 | 102 | 19% | 131,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 Blizzard Pearl) had a recall for peeling off. Their recall solution is to bring the vehicle to a certified Toyota Collision center and they will repaint the vehicle affected by the recall. It's not a safety recall, but rather a CSP(Customer Support Program). Unfortunately, even if you service the vehicle at a dealership it is unlikely they would share the CSP information, only a safety recall information. Instead, a CSP is mailed to you. I contacted Toyota customer service and they mailed the CSP notice in 2020 to the previous owner's address. …
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 Blizzard Pearl) had a recall for peeling off. Their recall solution is to bring the vehicle to a certified Toyota Collision center and they will repaint the vehicle affected by the recall. It's not a safety recall, but rather a CSP(Customer Support Program). Unfortunately, even if you service the vehicle at a dealership it is unlikely they would share the CSP information, only a safety recall information. Instead, a CSP is mailed to you. I contacted Toyota customer service and they mailed the CSP notice in 2020 to the previous owner's address. …
The rear door latch for the lift gate malfunctioned and wouldn't release. The power motor for the lift gate continued to work, trying to lift the rear gate. The result was bending the left gate hinge and hinge mounting area. The gate latch was corroded, but is supposed to be protected from the elements! The lift gate had to be taken apart from the inside with a number of parts having to be damaged/destroyed to open it as there was no other way to release the rear door latch (no manual release). The dealer didn't have the rear door latch in initially in stock when I needed it because they've never replaced one for corrosion until now. The damage occurred after I left the dealership, but before I could get the part ordered and scheduled back in the dealership. …
I am filing a formal complaint regarding a known paint defect on my 2012 Toyota Sequoia, painted in Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070). The paint is peeling and delaminating from multiple areas of the vehicle, including the roof, hood, and rear panels, down to the primer and in some cases bare metal. This is not a cosmetic or age-related issue - it is the result of a manufacturing defect that Toyota has already acknowledged in multiple models and years through Customer Support Program ZKG. This issue affects vehicles painted in Blizzard Pearl and Super White, due to poor adhesion between the basecoat and primer. It is a systemic defect that poses a long-term corrosion and safety concern, particularly as bare metal becomes exposed and vulnerable to rust. Toyota refuses to take responsibility, citing expiration of the CSP in December 2022. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated the rear door latch was corroded and melted away. As a result, the contact was unable to open the rear door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I purchased this 2010 Sequoia in ohio a few years ago. I believe it was previously owned in ma. The rear hatch door lock looked like it had gotten water damage and has been getting stuck, more now than when I got it. It's getting to the point where it takes several tries to manually open, feels like it's still locked even though it sounds like it unlocks. Sometimes I can't get it to open at all after 10 minutes of trying. I've given up on the trying the interior button and the button on the fob to try to open it. It acts like it's going to open and then beeps twice and stops. Again, the latch is locked tight when it should be unlatched. Ive tried spying lubrications in it when it's open. Sometimes it helps for a while then it gets stuck again. I couldn't get our softball team equipment out for the game. Embarrassing.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed her husband that the chassis was severely rusted. The dealer and other unknown dealers were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under Toyota Campaign Number: ZH7 because the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed the assessment from the dealers. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear subframe was severely damaged due to rust and corrosion. The contact was advised that holes were present in the subframe, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was no longer qualified under the Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Sequoia years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (102), 2003 (98), 2002 (95), 2004 (77) and 2006 (45) model years. Body complaints make up 19% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Toyota Sequoia body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Toyota Sequoia model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Toyota Sequoia body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 124,000 miles; 7% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (302 mentions), followed by the frame and members › underbody shields (73).
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.