1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
121,722 miles

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problem #9

Oct 052020

Sequoia

  • 150,000 miles
The frame is rusted so bad chucks of the frame are falling out causing problems to sway bar, the motor was basically laying side ways towards the driver side front panel. I have seven children we depended on this vehicle to get us everywhere we needed to be. Now its sitting on the side of the road bc when the chuck of frame fell out it caused sway bar to drop down causing me to almost wreck with my children in the SUV. I was driving down ky 344 vanceburh ky, 41179 at approximately 10:00 a.M traveling towards route 57 tollesboro ky 41189

- Vanceburg, KY, USA

problem #8

Sep 222020

Sequoia

  • miles
Well I took that to a shop to get the stereo working which the owner told me after two hours it won't be ready until tomorrow so I left it there with the deposit went back the next day after work just to pick it up until I got home start observing that my anti security alarm wasn't working well while observing I noticed that the doors weren't the same color as the truck then I noticed my sunroof was in it then started noticing that the VIN number was in places I've never seen before and now I went to the dmv logged in check my VIN number and plates it sees that it's been put up for sale

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 012019

Sequoia

  • miles
An individual in Oklahoma is trying to sell this vehicle with a rolled back odometer. I'm not sure if they are knowingly doing it but they are selling it as having 130000 miles when the last reported was 283000

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #6

Nov 162006

Sequoia

  • 70,000 miles
The warning lights ABS, vsc, emergency brakes, track, slip indicator comes on all the time after engine start running. In certain instances, the vehicle does not respond to acceleration for few seconds. The problem started around 70K miles. Toyota dealer has check the vehicle and said that the problem is the ECU computer and the estimated cost is about $3,000.oo dollars with only 3 month warranty. The mechanic explained that the vehicle would be able to brake but non of the features above will be functioning. The mechanic also stated that this is very common problem with Sequoia models but there is no recall or warranty for this problem at the time it was diagnosed. Since the repair for our SUV is not affordable for us and there is so much uncertainty in its safety, we use it in a limited basis.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 152014

Sequoia

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the frame on the rear of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the contact stated that two weeks later, the tie rods fractured from the rear of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Anitioch, TN, USA

problem #4

Sep 012014

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 195,000 miles
Horrible squealing noise at start up. Engine almost has a burst of roar for a few seconds then dies down and belt quiets after a few minutes.

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #3

Oct 062014

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 196,000 miles
Vehicle makes a sputtering noise at acceleration and coasting speed. Even at stop. Sounds like a misfire and thud at some points. Causes a loss in power and jerk.

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #2

Oct 012014

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 196,000 miles
At stop and starting to accelerate vehicle hesitates while trying to go into intersection. Stalls for a few seconds vsc light comes on and once system gains control it lets me actually accelerate and proceed. Dangerous due to oncoming traffic and the hesitation time of not knowing how long until I regain control.

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 212013

Sequoia

  • 123,500 miles
I was driving when the vehicle made crunch noise the vsc track light came on pulled to the right. I was told some of the Sequoia was recalled for problem but not this vehicle. I don't understand why they would recall the April 2002 for this problem but not the Jan 2002.I believe this vehicle is very unsafe and should be covered by Toyota recall. Updated 1/6/2013

- York, SC, USA