| Issue ID | 549032 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127318 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/06/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine noise is very loud. It would seem that the sound insulation around the engine is missing, but it is not. The radiator fan is especially loud on initial acceleration. My first 5000 mile service was just completed and after my complaint, the dealer performed a recall on the fan which was supposed to reduce the noise. It is no better. During hot summer days, it is worse because the fan runs faster (or louder) to maintain proper engine temperature. (note: i traded in my 2002 sequoia with 80,000 miles and never heard the engine on that car). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOBIKLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZT38A55SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MOBILE |
| Dealer's state code | AL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |