Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Toyota Sequoia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 380 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22E002000 Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V883000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V286000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V285000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V013000 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V225000 BALL JOINT FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 98 complaints
- Structure 77 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 53 complaints
- Service Brakes 50 complaints
- Suspension 47 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39 complaints
Of the 380 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 380 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Toyota Sequoia has experienced issues with airbag recalls and suspension-related problems, particularly the front lower ball joints, but maintains a durable build overall. Electronic stability control and service brakes are common points of complaint, affecting owner satisfaction. Despite these issues, the vehicle maintains reasonable reliability, with most concerns being manageable through proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| lower ball joints | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| master cylinder | 60,000–110,000 miles | $350–$700 | common |
| ESC module | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| airbag inflator | n/a (recall) | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| service brakes | 70,000–130,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- replace air filter annually
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering effort changes
- brake fluid leaks
- unusual suspension noises
- ESC warning light
- airbag light on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.