3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,279 miles

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problem #2

Aug 082008

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 70,400 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard air entering into the vehicle. He opened the flap approximately two inches to determine if the air was coming from the sunroof. Immediately, the sunroof blew off the vehicle backwards approximately 25 feet onto the shoulder. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and walked back to retrieve the unbroken sunroof glass. The current mileage was 71,500 and failure mileage was 70,400. Updated 09/25/08 an inspection revealed, that the adhesive/glue failed. Updated 10/01/08.

- Plano , TX, USA

problem #1

May 132002

Sequoia 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 158 miles
Driveshaft was defective. After coming to a complete stop if felt as if consumer had been rear ended. Vehicle was serviced seventeen times, and the dealer stated it was normal. There is also a thumping noise and vehicle lurches forward associated with a hard start condition. Brakes grab at times. Rear speakers inoperative 3rd row. Sunroof rattle. Water inside marker light covers when raining. Rubbng noise from rear wheels. Center wheel cap was tightened.

- Centerport, NY, USA