NHTSA has 202 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia[1]. Air bags are the biggest group, with 46 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the SUV. Here are the groups, biggest first.
- Air bags. 46 complaints[2]. Owners describe waiting a long time for parts to finish a recall repair, and one story tells of side air bags going off while the vehicle barely moved.
- Structure. 45 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe rust on the frame and underbody, water leaking into the cabin, and corroded parts on the rear tailgate.
- Electronic stability control. 36 complaints[6]. Owners describe warning lights coming on, a short loss of power when pulling out from a stop, a jolt at intersections, and worry about how the SUV handles on snow and ice.
- Brakes. 29 complaints[7]. Owners describe brake and stability lights lighting up together, brakes that feel weak at times, and power assist that drops out while driving or parking.
- Speed control. 21 complaints[8].
- Electrical system. 17 complaints[9].
- Engine. 16 complaints[10].
- Suspension. 14 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2006 Sequoia is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V741), October 2019. About 928,220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[12]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (16V396), June 2016. About 7,749 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Side/Window (16V065), February 2016. About 320,409 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags (15V285), May 2015. About 1,973,468 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended.[15]
- Air Bags (15V286), May 2015. About 1,069,055 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (14V743), November 2014. About 3,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, burns. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint (07V013), January 2007. About 533,124 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: parts separating.[19]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR RWD/AWD[21].
How 2006 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 531 | 1 |
| 2002 | 666 | 6 |
| 2003 | 565 | 6 |
| 2004 | 380 | 6 |
| 2005 | 352 | 9 |
| 2006 | 202 | 8 |
| 2007 | 136 | 7 |
| 2008 | 67 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 31 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 | 6 |
| 2012 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 39 | 5 |
| 2024 | 37 | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Sequoia show 202 complaints and 8 recalls for 2006[3]. Among the 26 model years listed, 20 have fewer complaints than 2006 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (1) and the most are for 2002 (666)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2006 Sequoia?
The complaint record for this Sequoia is mixed. Air bags and structure lead the list, and both groups are large[2][5]. Stability control and brakes follow, and owners link them to warning lights and power loss at low speed[6][7]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA[1]. If you are shopping for one, check the recall and repair history on the exact vehicle and have a mechanic look at the frame.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Sequoia?
- Air bags lead the complaint list with 46 complaints, and structure follows with 45[2][5]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
- Does the 2006 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 8 recalls for this model year[3]. They are listed in the recalls section on this page.
- How many complaints are there for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia?
- NHTSA has 202 owner complaints on file for this model year[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 202 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia (7 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 46 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sequoia model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sequoia 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 45 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 113,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 36 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 91,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 91,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 112,104). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the suspension component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 82,785). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V741, filed October 17, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V396, filed June 2, 2016: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V065, filed February 5, 2016: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V285, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V286, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V743, filed November 19, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 07V013, filed January 19, 2007: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sequoia 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 16 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records