2005 Toyota Sequoia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 558
- 18 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- 93 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 21 injuries · 2 deaths · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#897
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
+269
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2003-2007
+278
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
17%
Electronic Stability Control (esc): 93 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Toyota Sequoia
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 93
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 85
- SERVICE BRAKES 60
- AIR BAGS 39
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33
8 recalls on record for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia
- NHTSA 18V883000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V741000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 16V065000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
- NHTSA 16V396000 · 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 14V743000 · 2015 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Toyota Sequoia units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
NHTSA has 558 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (93 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Toyota Sequoia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report problems with: electronic stability control (esc) (93), vehicle speed control (85), service brakes (60), air bags (39). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.