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2007 Toyota Sequoia structure problems

25 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Sequoia cite structure, 18% of all 136 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
25
18% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the structure

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 3, 2025StructureODI 11633912
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there were holes in the subframe and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that an unknown recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 16, 2023StructureODI 11522206
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for inspection, it was discovered that the rear subframe had multiple holes due to rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired and welded the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact indicated that in 2017 the vehicle was serviced under the Manufacturer Extended Warranty Service Campaign regarding rusting and corrosion of the subframe. The contact indicated that the failure occurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 29, 2022StructureODI 11495285
“Hi I have this 2007 toyota sequioa. It has a rusty rotten frame with holes.i called toyota in the past about but they didn't do any thing and I never received any recall notice form toyota about frame. What should I do ?. Thanks Aman Sorry I put wrong adress. I live in canada and Vehicle is also registered in canada. My adress is 30 harpreet Circle Etobicoke ontario m9w0e1. 4163570129.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 2, 2022Structure, Unknown or otherODI 11487521
“I noticed under my SUV frame is alot of rust on several areas.and I read about the recall on sequoias frames and I would like you to help me to resolve this problem thanks. Note que de Abajo de mi sequoia en El chassis hay Mucha picadura en diferente areas y no me siento Agusto con Este detalle de Toyota no SE si se pueda hacer Algo por seguridad Mia Al manejarla no me gustaria un dia venderla y venderla asi si me puede ayudar con esto se los agradrseria escuche que habia un recall en Esto de Los frames muchas gracias.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 18, 2022Structure, Unknown or otherODI 11447814
“2007 Toyota Sequoia. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame on vehicle. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RUSTED FRAME, BUT WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF IT. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED A NOTICE WAS SENT. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED TO NOT HAVE RECEIVED THE LETTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 27, 2021StructureODI 11418718

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

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