2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA PROBLEMS

2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Sequoia 4.6 V8 VVT-i (310 Hp) 2WD ECT-i

Sequoia 4.6 V8 VVT-i (310 Hp) 4WD ECT-i

Sequoia 5.7 V8 (381 Hp) 2WD ECT-i

Sequoia 5.7 V8 (381 Hp) 4WD

2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Brake system malfunction:

    • Anti-slip brake light, brake light, ECU issue, violent shaking when braking

  • 2. Door lock failure:

    • Electric door locks failing on all doors

  • 3. Engine/transmission issues:

    • Idle/accelerator problems, erratic transmission downshifting, racing, surging, fluctuation of engine RPMs

  • 4. Electrical issue:

    • Rear window switch malfunction, wiring chewed by rodents

  • 5. Throttle body failure:

    • Acceleration issues due to throttle body failure

  • 6. Ignition switch issue:

    • Key becoming stuck in ignition

  • 7. Rusting issue:

    • Rear hatch rusting around wiper and latch assembly

  • 8. Steering/suspension issue:

    • Lower ball joint sheared off

  • 9. VSC/Engine light issue:

    • VSC lights on all the time, check engine light on, wheel vibration during braking

Other Models