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We didn't pay $43K+ plus to have our SUVs declared junk within 10 years!
Toyota has told me they will not do anything with the frame but asked me to bring the vehicle back to Toyota to get and estimate to repair the Differential. Stay tuned!
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I'm calling Channel 5 TV in Boston Monday morning. I understand they ran a segment a while back regarding "Frame Rot" of Toyotas. It may take the media to apply some pressure on Toyota.
It appears that not all Sequoias are affected. And I'm not exactly sure why this is. It could be a number of factors(i.e. different frame manufacturers; recycled steel used; lack of protective coating, etc. etc.). If you look under your vehicle and see a lot of flaking rust on the frame, look even closer for possible holes through the frame. If you don't see alot of rust and flaking off of rust, you're probably one of the lucky ones, that doesn't have the problem, and may never have the problem. I've spoken with other 2001 & 2002 Sequoia owners within Northern NE, and some have the frame rot problem and some don't. I continue to gather information.
This truck is bearly 9 years old, cost me over $50,000 and has a mere 105,000 miles on it. I live in LI NY, and my Soccer Mom wife drives it.
I took a bunch of pictures, check them out here http://www.autobuff.com/toyota-sequoia
The most disturbing pictures are of the rear axle trailing arms and the rear differential. Forget about servicing the rear end, it looks like the filler bolt will just snap off. It appears as if their welding process is flawed as all welds are corroded, then spread to the rest of the metal.
I sent in a complaint at the NHTSA.gov along with the pictures. Come tomorrow I'm calling Toyota and filing a complaint with them. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I'd like to get more pictures up, so if you have them please get in contact with me. Please make sure to file a complaint NHTSA.gov, this is the ONLY way Toyota will be forced to correct this. Otherwise we're all left with useless junk as vehicles.
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I've filed a formal complaint to both Toyota and the NHTSA, but still have not hear from either one. I've also sent emails to both local and national news investigative units, hoping they would do a story on this serious Toyota Frame Rot problem. I believe the media could apply some pressure. I've heard that the differential will fail before the frame, but my frame has numerous rust holes and will not pass inspection and can not be repaired, because there's not enough solid material to weld support plates to. Toyota needs to recall and do something with the Sequoias that are affected.
Bottom line, I made a bad choice with the Toyota Sequoia purchase.
Toyota needs to stand behind their product. Our Government needs to stand behind us.
Maybe the only reason Toyota recalled the Tundra was due to the hundreds of thousands that were sold, as opposed to the few tens of thousand Sequoias sold.
As the old saying goes, "The squeaky wheel gets the oil"
Its time to make some noise. My wife and I are informing all our friends, family and co-workers about this.
Yes, we need to become the squeaky wheel!
Toyota needs to make it right and not continue to blame salty roads!
Let's keep the communications moving and hope that Toyota does something soon!
I just learned that my NHTSA complaint, filed 3 months ago, IS NOT being investigated and not currently scheduled to be investigated. I'm not sure what it will take to get them to investigate this serious safety issue. Any thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have had these problems with my 2002 Sequoia, but my most critical issue now is dealing with a premature frame rot / undercarriage rust. The Sequoia owners who have this "frame rot" problem are trying to gather more names of owners experiencing this same serious problem. If you know of other Sequoia owners, please pass the word. We'd like to hear from those who have this "Frame Rot" problem. Thank you.
I also purchased my 2002 Sequoia in December 2001 in Dover, NH. Mine has only 110K miles and the body and interior are still in spotless condition, but the frame has massive rust, plus rust holes. It's almost like the frame was not treated properly and/or missed the treatment entirely. I recently learned from Toyota corporate in California that they can't do anything for me. I also recently learned from the NHTSA that they only have 12 Sequoia "Frame Rot" complaints in their database. Therefore, we need to gather more Sequoia owners that have this "Frame Rot" problem.
The way I discovered the holes in my frame, was by just peeling off layers of rust revealing the rust holes. It appears the rust starts at the welded seams and spreads from there. My rust holes are longgated holes where the seam and weld are or were at onetime.
You'll also notice a design flaw on Sequoia's, at least on 2001/02's. There is a 1 1/4" by 3/4" opening on the side of the frame near the rear wheels. This designed opening allows water, snow, road salt, mud, sand, you name it into the closed frame, with no way to escape. Therefore, causing the frame to literally rot from the inside out.
I welcome and appreciate replies and feedback. We need to get Toyota to make it right with Sequoia owners experiencing this serious "Frame Rot" problem.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank You.
Thanks.
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sitemap/t-178377.html
He was from Boston and he went to the Atty Generals office, his lawyer and WCVB TV. IT took him 4 months of pressure and Toyota gave in...
I wish I could talk to him
Any Google group or facebook page yet?
Tom - Boston
Yes, I had the same agrument with Toyota and how they could replace the Tundra frame and not the effected Sequoia frames. They claimed that Sequoia's are not built on the same frame and blame the road salt of New England. Where are you located?
Toyota Corporate in CA recently rejected my frame rot claim and said they could not do anything for me.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank You.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Look forward to hearing from you.
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Redphaedrus? can you review how to identify sensors again. I saw earlier posts. Do all 4 wheels have sensors? and what color are the wires for the sensors?
Thanks in advance.
What is the status on your Sequoia Frame Rot problem?
Any updates would be appreciated.
Thank you.