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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBT48A66S277293 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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5TDBT48A66S•••••• 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota SEQUOIA build (10 vs 3).

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173on the model
51builds in total
Most reported Structure 7 Air Bags 2 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Structure Sep 2023
Frame rusted so badly the the brackets attached to it are coming off
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Feb 2019
When turning corner in motion the traction control light indicator comes on and the vehicle loses acceleration for 2 - 3 seconds, when light goes off acceleration will resume. Very dangerous when you are in traffic. Does not happen all the time
Air Bags Jul 2015
Toyota is recalling passenger airbags due to faulty takata airbag in which metal fragments may deploy with the air bag. Our vehicle is one of the recalled vehicles and I received notice in june/july 2015 with a recommendation not to have any passenger in the front passenger…
Structure Apr 2017
In april 2017 our 2006 sequoia was taken to a mechanic for repair. The mechanic told us the amount of rust under the vehicle and around the frame was so bad he recommended we file a complaint. His assessment was that the car is unsafe to drive. I am petitioning that toyota stand…
Structure Nov 2015
The frame on the vehicle has excessive rust and there are some rust perforations and holes in the structural parts of the frame. In addition, some stability components need to be welded back onto the frame because they have broken off
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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 5TDBT48A66S277293 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.