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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBT44A25S255408 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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5TDBT44A25S•••••• 2005 Toyota SEQUOIA

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287on the model
52builds in total
Most reported Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Chest Clip May 2024
We have an issue with our Cosco Mightyfit LX Convertible Car Seat that we purchased in 2021 from Walmart. About 5 times now, when we have gone to get our child out of the seat, one of the straps has disconnected by itself from the rear buckle loop holder. The first time it…
Suspension Nov 2016
On 11-08-16 during a pennsylvania state inspection for my 2005 toyota sequoia I was informed it would not pass because of frame rot. The dealer stated it went into service the end of january 2005. How could this be for an 11yr youcng toyota? The frame has rusted in several…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Jan 2011
Brake light indicator intermittently came on over several months (jan - may 2011) and at various speeds. Sometimes at startup, other times at hwy speed. Since fluid was full and clean, did not take car in right away. Mentioned to dealer at 60k mi. Svc to diagnose. Toyota dealer…
Structure Jul 2010
One bolt and brackets of wind deflector of 2005 toyota sequoia fell off of vehicle and other bolt was loose. Bracket was hanging down. I noticed this after driving and parking. Concerned that wind deflector could have flown off the vehicle into the windshield of my vehicle or…
Service Brakes Feb 2009
The contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 45 mph, the emergency brake service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the traction control computer was replaced. Approximately one year later, the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDBT44A25S255408 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.