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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDBT44AX6S••••••2006 Toyota SEQUOIA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
173on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedStructure 7Electrical System 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureNov 2023
Frame of this vehicle has lot of rust damage, is it still under manufacture recall? How can I ensure safety of my vehicle along with rusty frame? I’ll be glad to receive more information how to contact manufacturer in order to get this resolved. I drove this vehicle on Nov 19,…
SuspensionApr 2013
I heard a knocking noise coming from my front right wheel area when I would go over a bump. Even when I was going very slow over a speed bump. I took it to my local repair garage and he told me it sounded like my strut was sticking. I made an appointment to have him replace my…
Electrical SystemJul 2011
Pushed switch for power rear tailgate window, window assembly broke and window fell down into door. Upon examination, all components - regulator assembly and all connecting parts were severely corroded which LED to failure. Less than 12 months later, rear tailgate outside handle…
Traction Control SystemSep 2010
The contact owns a 2006 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after turning left and driving over a small bump in the road. The contact attempted to accelerate and depressed the accelerator pedal; however the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2010
On two different occasions, while pulling into traffic from a stop, at less than 10 mph, the car lost power, the gas pedal was non-responsive, and the car seemed to brake for a few seconds resulting in my temporary loss of control of the vehicle. The vsc light on the dashboard…
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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 5TDBT44AX6S274404 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.