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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBT44A86S258623 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5TDBT44A86S•••••• 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA

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4on this build
173on the model
51builds in total
Most reported Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Sep 2021
I was on the freeway driving and out of nowhere the body started swaying and bobbing with no control. Was informed by the tow truck driver that i could have rolled the vehicle easily and the consequences would have been serious. The frame is so rusted out that the tie rod and…
Air Bags Apr 2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Power Train Jan 2010
We have four drivers in our family and have driven and owned 4x4 wrangler, explorer,expedition,subaru outback sport and 2 AWD plymouth voyager. We now also own and drive a 2006 toyota sequoia. The sequoia is a danger to us and other drivers when there is snow or ice on the…
Service Brakes May 2008
The brakes do not work under certain conditions, normally after the vehicle has been at rest and in moist conditions

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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 5TDBT44A86S258623 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.