2012 Toyota Sequoia Body & Structure Problems

The paint on your 2012 Toyota Sequoia is peeling and flaking off in multiple areas—including the roof, hood, and rear panels—exposing primer and bare metal underneath. This is a known manufacturing defect affecting Blizzard Pearl and Super White painted vehicles due to poor adhesion between the paint layers. Toyota previously offered a Customer Support Program to fix this issue, but the program ended in December 2022 and the company has refused to help, citing the expiration date. Repainting the affected areas and addressing any rust that has developed will be needed to restore the paint protection.

Your liftgate latch became corroded and stuck, preventing the door from opening even though the power motor kept trying to lift it. This caused the left hinge and mounting area to bend, and the liftgate had to be disassembled from the inside to get it open. The repair ended up costing significantly more than expected due to the damage caused by the stuck latch.

Your rear hatch has been rusting since 2019, particularly around the wiper assembly and latch area. Even after one repair, the rust has gotten worse. This appears to be a recurring issue affecting multiple owners of this model year.