| Issue ID | 741003 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10285663 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/08/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "howling" noise from drive train on trip from northern california to southern california. At destination brand dealership determined front bearing is bad, and was advised next day by phone the differential needed overhaul and the repair cost would be $1,800 +, and not advisable to drive back home in northern california. The 2004 toyota sequoia vehicle only had 29,606 miles, 5 years 8 months old. Parts were not available/stocked at dealership. Was told those items rarely need replacing. Repairs made 4 days later. Service manager suggested pursuing toyota for at least parts coverage. I paid his "discounted" bill for $1,342. 59 so i can return home. 3 nights of hotel bills. Old parts were not given to me upon request. To date toyota has denied claim. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29606 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN LEANDRO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT48A94SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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