2006 Toyota SEQUOIA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Toyota Sequoia has not been rated in terms of safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While it does not have specific crash ratings available, it is equipped with standard electronic stability control for enhanced safety on the road. Unfortunately, it does not come with forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of complaints and recalls, this particular model has accumulated 200 complaints and has been subjected to 10 recalls. This may potentially indicate some underlying issues that owners have experienced with the vehicle.

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Complaint Count

200

Recall Count

10

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"2006 toyota sequoia. consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during auto accident. the consumer stated the manufacturer denied any responsibility, stating that the vehicle operated as designed. the manufacturer advised the vehicle's impact did not require the airbags to deploy. the consumer was unsatisfied with this response. the vehicle was totaled. the consumer requested a newly repaired vehicle and to be compensated for future accidents that may affect the driver."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-09-09
Complaint:
"tl* the consumer owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. while driving 15 mph, the consumer slid on black ice, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a metal barrier dividing the road. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. the consumer sustained neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the consumer's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 250,000. *ln police report case number: xxxxxxx 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *jb *as"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-07-10
Complaint:
""takata recall" while entering the ramp to get on the eastex fwy. (ih 59) north bound, i observed that up ahead of me a vehicle was in a complete stop while on the freeway. i tried to switch lanes but i had another vehicle to my left which made it impossible for me to switch lanes. i then ran into the back of the other car which caused the accident. after colliding with the stopped vehicle, i was thrust forward into the steering wheel of my car. the driver's side airbag did not deploy and there was nothing to prevent my face, head, and upper body from crashing into the steering wheel and front windshield of my car."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-10-04
Complaint:
"since the defective airbag recall, i had called my local toyota numerous time to schedule an appointment, they take my info and promise to email me or call back with the next avail. appointment, however we never hear back, and still no resolution to fixing the airbag."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-10-01
Complaint:
"takata recall the takata recall website lists, among other vehicles, 2006 toyota sequoias. i have one of these. however, when i put my vin into the online system, it indicates no recalls. i need specific assurance that i do not need to address this recall, please, since there may be a disconnect between the online recall-checking services and the takata-related website. thanks."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-10-11
Complaint:
"takata recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2009-09-04
Complaint:
"takata recall accident airbag did not deploy , auto airbag settlement portland settlement , accident , did not deploy when hit !"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2013-05-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-02
Complaint:
"srs airbag light has been on for 8years during driving. i've taken this vehicle to get check at several dealerships & they don't know what's wrong with throughout the years. finally took it to get check & its discover it's the control module, the programming was dead. checked vin & there's a recall status waiting to get approved for the control module as of february 2016. it states it was to be determine by september 2016. i'm now in a waiting to get a reimbursement due to i need a vehicle & have to pay for fixing. the disturbing issue is that i was driving with a defected control module that controls the deployment of airbags. need this recall to happen quick for others vehicle owners."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-02-09
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v065000 and 15v286000 (air bags). the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-05-07

Recalls for the 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"tenneco automotive (driv) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 toyota sequoia and 2004-2006 toyota tundra vehicles, moog part number k80521, k80522, napa part number ncp2601633, ncp2601634, acdelco part number 45d2344, and 45d2345. the ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, causing premature failure."
Consequence:
A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at RECALL.SUPPORT@DRIV.COM.

Component(s) Involved: SUSPENSION > FRONT > CONTROL ARM > LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of incident: 2022-01-14
Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: SUSPENSION > FRONT > CONTROL ARM > LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of incident: 2007-01-19

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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