The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. While driving, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The contact discovered extreme severe rust and deteriorating with big holes underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Grasonville, MD, USA

On September 12, 2012 I had my 2001 Toyota Sequoia with 170,334 miles serviced at prime Toyota in West roxbury MA due to the recall for frame corrosion. It was determined by the manufacturer that the frame qualified for rust prevention coating which the dealership performed the application. On June 12, 2015 I had performed preventative maintenance on same vehicle now with 225,345 miles the inspection of frame revealed several sites of rust throughout the frame in some cases the rust has rotted through. I was advised since the manufacturer previously performed preventive measures in 2012 they are no longer liable and would not replace frame at their cost. Hence my complaint for a fair resolution. I am aware this is a major issue with similar vehicles by the manufacturer. The attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

- Boston, MA, USA

2001 Toyota Sequoia was recalled due to corrosion of the frame. All parts such as the back plates for the brakes, tie rod ends, stabilizer bars, and many more attached had rust when it went into the shop. However, Toyota did not care that the rust had spread. I could have wrecked several times due to the negligence of Toyota. It has been costly and the car is not the same since the transfer of the frame. Rust spreads as cancer and is as deadly when it is under your car. I will have to spend thousands of dollars to ensure the safety of my family.

- Brevard, NC, USA

TL-the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact had driven over a bump on the road and suddenly loss control of the vehicle, which shifted to the right independently. The contact attempted to maintain control of the vehicle, decreased the speed and coasted to the emergency lane. The contact and passengers had exited the vehicle to perform a brief inspection and noticed that that stabilizer bar from the rear axle was corroded and was detached. The entire sub frame was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact had contacted the dealer to explain the failure and the dealer informed the contact that there was a voluntary recall for the sub frame, however, there was nothing they could do because the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they informed the contact that the voluntary recall was expired and no one was injured and no actions could be taken to accomodate him. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.gb

- Berlin, CT, USA

I took my truck to the nearest dealer located near my home and I took my recall letter I must of sat there for 2 hours waiting for someone to speak to me about this recall issue but got the run around for 2 more hours finally a rep approached me and asked if I could come back another day. I requested a letter or some kind of document to verify my compliance with the letter I received but was denied. My spare tire fell off during this accident thank god no one was hurt.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the replacement of the subframe due to corrosion however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle failed to disengage from four-wheel drive and the braking system would feel as if it was constantly and independently engaging. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who advised the contact that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware. The approximate failure and current mileage was 184,286.

- Framingham , MA, USA

Clear coat of the exterior paint is just peeling on it's own.

- Nashville, TN, USA

I was notified by Toyota that my 2001 Sequoia was part of a limited service campaign for 2001 to 2004 Sequoias. Certain of these Sequoias experienced more than normal'corrosion to the vehicle frame. I took the car to molle Toyota in Kansas City for inspection. I was informed that my vehicle did have a hole in the frame and qualified for a frame replacement. Pictures were taken. I was promised copies but have not received them. Apparently Tundra and the Tacoma vehicles were also previously recalled for frame rust due to using inferior metal which rusted from the inside out and by the time it was visible it was too late to correct. Specifically relevant is the fact that following an investigation by NHTSA in October 2009. Toyota issued a regional recall that covered 110,000 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Sequoia and Tundra are built using the same frame and may be built on the same assembly line, and probably use the same steel for the frame. Why was the Sequoia not accounted for in the previous inquires and recalls? dealerships must have known of the problem for the Tundra and the Sequoia vehicles. Yet no one informed owners. No one inspected the Sequoia. This is clear negligence. This was known since at least 2009. Since that time I have put a lot of money into this vehicle. Upon learning of the defect I explored the possibility of trading the vehicle in. I disclosed the frame problem as part of this. No dealer wanted the vehicle. The suggestion was to sell the vehicle myself. I find it particularly troubling that the molle Toyota dealership actually suggested that it might be necessary for me to sign a waiver in order to take the vehicle out of the dealership. The waiver was to hold Toyota harmless should something result as a result of the defect. I was shocked when in talking to the case manger assigned to my complaint she repeated this request.

- Overland Park , KS, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the exterior rear lift gate latch became fractured and detached from the vehicle. There was not an interior latch to open the lift gate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,380.

- Greentown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact noticed severe rust corrosion within the main frame. There was a limited service campaign issued by the manufacturer however, the vehicle was ineligible for repairs under the service campaign as a result of not being registered in the particular states that the manufacturer was servicing. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 5/22/13

- Bozeman, MT, USA

Vehicle frame failure due to excessive rust. Frame recalled after we received a letter to have frame inspected. Local dealer inspected and found it qualifies for recall and can be replaced, however, the manifold and catalyst, and timing belt, etc. Likely will be damaged in frame replacement since they are rusted to frame. The quote to replace those items more than vehicle is worth--car is totaled due to failing parts and rust. We filed a complaint with Toyota and we were politely told that only the frame is covered in recall. Very disappointed that Toyota will not give us any compensation toward another vehicle since this vehicle is now totaled in it's value (if exhaust system needs to be replaced in addition to frame). We are proceeding with replacement and will see whether the existing exhaust system can be salvaged. If it is damaged beyond repair, we have no other alternative but to replace the vehicle at our own expense.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that he received notification of a manufacturer's recall in regard to frame rust. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the technician confirmed that the frame was indeed rusted. In addition to the frame rust, the shocks, exhaust and the power steering lines were also found to be rusted. The dealer would only replace the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not provide any assistance with repairs to any component of the vehicle other than the frame. The failure and current mileages were approximately 78,500. The VIN was unavailable... updated 02-07-13

- Bel Air, MD, USA

Rusted frame was found by mechanic during a oil change.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

Premature rusting of undercarriage frame that fails state inspection. Poses safety issues and a hazard to other drivers as catastrophic failure may occur if this is not addressed. Appears to be endemic especially in rust belt states.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

2001 Toyota Sequoia 91,000 miles excessive frame rust, rear end housing replaced at 74,000 miles as goodwill by Toyota excessive rust noted at this time seems like poor quality steel.

- Willington, CT, USA

I own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The entire undercarriage is completely rusted out. Front to back, side to side. The rust has spread to the spare and I fear the spare could one day fall off and cause serious damage to vehicles and humans. Our Sequoia was bought new with only 14 miles on it at the time. It has been mostly garaged kept and currently has less than 60,000 miles. The exterior and interior are in excellent condition. We purchased the truck in Dec 2000 and we 1st noticed the rust in 2008 when a service person brought it to our attention while he was rotating our tires.

- Clinton, MD, USA

I took my vehicle in for an oil change and tire rotation and then received a call from the olathe Toyota dealership indicating my vehicle was unfit to drive due to rust damage on the under-carriage. They indicated the transmission crossmembers has a 12-inch long section of rust and there are som small holes on the passenger side. The frame is weak and potentially unsafe. I understand Toyota has recalled the 2000-2003 Tundra and possibly Tacoma for this rust damage. If I understand correctly, the Sequoia is built on the same framework as the Tundra so I would assume a recall on the Sequoia's would be necessary as well. I would normally not consider buying a 10-year old vehicle but due to the fact it was a Toyota and they are known for long-lasting vehicle lives, I had no concerns. Now it seems I may have a $13K investment that is a danger to my family and worth next to nothing based upon the rust damage and serious implications it could cause.

- Olathe, KS, USA

The frame rusted through near the rear wheels making the car not safe to drive.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

Badly decomposing frame since past 5 years, can poke a finger through frame rails, compromising suspension attachment points/welds. 229,000 miles, garaged 100%, 11 years old. Toyota claim filed, case 1111161824. Toyota is telling different claimants different things, told me the Tundra is the only vehicle effected and that frames are being replaced. On edmunds.com/Sequoia forum/ I see that Toyota is replacing Sequoia frames or buying vehicles above kelly bb pricing. Their representative who helped me file the above claim told me, and I quote "Toyota has no current complains about this Sequoia frame rot problem". that is an out and out lie. One Toyota mechanic advised me to not drive my vehicle and especially not to tow anything with it, and that the Tundra frame is the same as Sequoia - same place of assembly too?. effectively, Toyota has made my investment in this vehicle worthless as I cannot sell it, nor will it pass inspection, despite the interior and drive train being very serviceable. A failure at speed of this frame or suspension components by unaware owners can cause catastrophic results. Toyota owns its owners 1. an alert about possible dangers 2. a consistent response, one that doesn't muddy the waters with accusations that the vehicle was subject to road salt. 3. a remedy for owners so their investment is not reduced to zero and they have alternatives for safety. I will be contacting a lawyer and the local tv station. I hope we can rely on the NHTSA to take the following action: 1. start a serious investigation about this safety defect; many effected vehicles are not nearly as old as mine, nor from northern states where road salt is used 2. add a selection for frame defects in this complaint web page - currently you have just body. Thank you

- Holliston, MA, USA

Upon having vehicle inspected by ase-cert. Tech., I was informed that 18"-24" of the vehicle's left main frame rail was rotted/rusted through along the bottom surface. The rotted section is located adjacent to the transmission cross-member on the left side, as well as smaller perforations on the right main frame rail in the same location (transmission cross member). Also, the frame rail is rotted through at the junction where the spare tire carrier support is welded to the frame. Technicians have advised that the vehicle is definitely unsafe to drive, as frame is in danger of collapsing, as well as spare tire falling off vehicle while in operation. Its been brought to local Toyota dealership for further assessment. Factory "truck frame team" was contacted to discuss replacement of frame, as done in response to the rusted frame epidemic on Tundra. This produced no results other than Toyota stating that "there are no problems with Sequoia frames", and "there is no program to replace them". Toyota will* repair or replace this frame, nor offer any assistance with vehicle that is in otherwise excellent condition, with a book values of $9000-$10,000, now made worthless and un-drivable due to the rusted frame. There are many dozens of other identical complaints regarding dangerously rusted/rotted frames on 2001-2003 Sequoias with rust damage all in the exact same locations, on this NHTSA website (see listings), but Toyota will not admit to this obvious design/material defect, as they have with the Tundra, which uses a nearly identical frame from same manufacturer and assembled in the same factory. Neither has the NHTSA yet initiated any sort of intervention on behalf of consumers. Early Sequoia owners in northern us/Canada would be well advised to have their vehicle frames inspected by qualified technician, and report those findings immediately.

- Berlin, NH, USA