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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDZT38A05S269444 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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5TDZT38A05S•••••• 2005 Toyota SEQUOIA

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 6 for the average 2005 Toyota SEQUOIA build.

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287on the model
52builds in total
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Service Brakes 1

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Vehicle Speed Control Oct 2015
Was driving and vehicle slowed down to about 35 40 mph and would not accelerate pass 40. Was in motion on a city street
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2011
The contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine, trc-off, and vsc-off lights illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle went into limp mode during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and…
Vehicle Speed Control Jun 2015
I bought a toyota sequoia 2005 back in 2005 at rice toyota dealer in greensboro . Today , when I was driving on the street and turned on the left light signal with less than 15 mph while using the brake, I heard a very loud grinding noise and that instantly I saw all 3 signs (…

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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 5TDZT38A05S269444 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.