NHTSA Complaint #11517022 — 2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517022
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 13, 2023
Date Filed	April 14, 2023
Mileage	168,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear subframe was severely damaged due to rust and corrosion. The contact was advised that holes were present in the subframe, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was no longer qualified under the Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. The VIN was not available.

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