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2005 Toyota Sequoia Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 11% of all 352 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 18 Sequoia model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 38,195 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
37
11% of 352
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,195 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Toyota Sequoia suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2005, latest Mar 29, 2023.

2005 Toyota Sequoia suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2005Jul 2007May 2008May 2011Jan 2013Dec 2013Apr 2015Oct 2022
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2005 to Mar 2023; peak Jul 2007 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia

  1. NHTSA 07V013000Jan 19, 2007Suspension, Wheels & Tires533,124 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

    On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.

    Risk: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sequoia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (11%)
  2. 200620 (10%)
  3. 200715 (11%)
  4. 20088 (12%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20102 (6%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20121 (5%)
  9. 20132 (17%)
  10. 20142 (12%)
  11. 20151 (11%)
  12. 20161 (9%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20181 (5%)
  15. 20191 (14%)
  16. 20201 (25%)
  17. 20211 (25%)
  18. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,195 miles.
Which Toyota Sequoia year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Sequoia has the most suspension complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia concerns the suspension: 07V013000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.