1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
152,187 miles

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problem #30

Sep 072023

Sequoia

  • miles
The frame and attached components of the 2002 Sequoia are rusting at alarming rates. Seemingly surface quickly turned into structurally penetrating rust (I.e. holes in the frame rails). Additionally rocker panels and wheel arches show signs of significant penetrating rust. Pieces of rusted metal were found under the car on my driveway recently.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #29

Sep 012023

Sequoia

  • miles
Frame of vehicle is rusting. Never reserved any recall notifications. Called toyota supervisor said not covered missed deadline. Now have to pay $2000 + for undercoating. Toyota should pay for it they are refusing. I am not the only one not being g notified.

- Uniondale, NY, USA

problem #28

Nov 222021

Sequoia

  • miles
The frame of the vehicle has severe rust and now has holes in the frame, making it unsafe to drive and possibly causing an accident. Meticulous care has been taken of this vehicle and it is never taken off road or abused. I-??ve had several other vehicles and have never had this frame rust safety issue.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #27

Aug 162021

Sequoia

  • miles
The frame is rusting out in the key places needs to be replaced or remedied for future vehicles

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #26

Jun 262021

Sequoia

  • miles
While driving around 50 mph, the traction control and vsc warning lights illuminated and the brakes started locking up, which made me seem like the traction control kicked in. The front wheels started seizing and the vehicle started jerking in middle of the highway. I had to pull over and have a cousin pick up my parents that were riding in the car and had to restart the vehicle. I was able to drive it home with the problem happening again right as I was taking my exit to my home.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #25

Jan 052019

Sequoia

  • 198,000 miles
The traction control stays off and sometimes while driving it starts flashing and beeping and I hear a grinding noise and I can't use my breaks until it stops making the sound and stops blinking

- Whigham, GA, USA

problem #24

May 112017

Sequoia

  • miles
Frame rust on the main areas where appointed from Toyota reason for not taking the truck to the dealer is because there wer no recalls for the vintage but overall the the frame is my major concern.heavy spots on the frme

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #23

Feb 292020

Sequoia

  • 133,143 miles
I just bought my Jeep yesterday 2/29/2020 and I drove it off the lot and it feels like it's about fall apart, so I checked underneath the car and the sub frame is rusted so bad it can't even go on a mechanical lift because I tried to get an oil change and they couldn't do it and I can't even get brakes on it because it's to rusted... I have 4 children is this is not safe I really don't know what to

- Phiiladelphia, PA, USA

problem #22

Oct 012019

Sequoia

  • 140,000 miles
During driving on freeway with clean dry road car has beeping alarm on, vsc traction light on and svc lights lit up while the car shakes line the brake is on by itself for short period (3 seconds). Then both warning light vsc and off and vsc track light is on still until the engine is turned off an hour afterward. The next day I drove the car slowly on a local street after picking up my son after school, the brake started shaking the car and vsc off and vsc track lights are on again. I drive the car with caution everytime after that but the occurance doesn't happen every time nor being recreate. It happened every few thousand miles unexpectedly. This is very dangerous. I would like to find a fix by the manufacturer and have them pay for it. It seems like this is a problem for many same cars.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #21

Aug 202019

Sequoia

  • 100,000 miles
Traction control system warning lights, came on while driving about 25 mph in sunny weather in deerpark Texas. Two dash lights came on connected to traction failure" I have not ever seen these lights on before. I see the 2003 models were recalled for ths problem. What about my 2002 Toyota Sequoia"

- La Porte, TX, USA

problem #20

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 #19

Oct 182018

Sequoia

  • 237,400 miles
I took the car to the dealer to get a wheel alignment and they said the car was unsafe to drive due to a hole in the frame of the car, caused by the vehicle prematurely rusting.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #18

Jul 022018

Sequoia

  • 155,000 miles
Every time I drive my 2002 Toyota Sequoia within 10min on average the trac off/vsc warning sounds come on and the car violently shakes and the brakes seem to lock up. It usually starts at speeds from 25 to 40mph and sometimes even on the highway at 65mph, very dangerous and scary. I have to stop the vehicle and shut it off and restart it for the signs to go off and for the traction control to stop. This doesn't resolve the issue since it just starts again when I start the car back up and drive. Its gotten to the point where its not safe to drive the vehicle especially at long distances. The vehicles cruise control was off going straight on a smooth city streets or highway while in motion.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #17

Oct 192017

Sequoia

  • 178,000 miles
Frame rust. My mechanics will not lift the truck because of extensive frame rust

- Prairie Village, KS, USA

problem #16

Feb 042013

Sequoia

  • 58,530 miles
In 2002, I complained of rust rapidly accumulating on the vehicle. I was told by the dealer that rustproofing came on the vehicle and they would reach out to Toyota directly to get an exclamation. They inform me that Toyota confirmed that statement the rustproofing was provided. In 2013, I received what was called the 'limited service campaign' stating that the incorrect rustproofing was applied to the vehicle for cold weather states that use salt in the winter. At that time was severe corrosion in the body that was separating from the frame. I wrote a letter to Toyota CEO and the us office intercepted the letter to communicate with me. I requested the replacement of my vehicle from Toyota. In 2017, I wrote a letter to the CEO's office in Japan and the matter was sent back down to the same office in the us. There is severe corrosion all over the body rust breaking through corroding all components. Toyota then requested all records related to repairs associated with vehicle. I was sent a denial to my request for another vehicle with a suggestion to communicate to national center for dispute settlement but was not return the document copy highlighting the determination of damage as a result. I'm very dissatisfied and concerned with the way this was handled because I informed Toyota during the first-year ownership of the problem, told 11 years later that I was correct, and then treated as if I'm trying to get something out of the company after I have been a customer of Toyota for over 25 years. Every component exposed to the air outside of the replaced frame rotting away and has caused significant repair bills in damage. The file(s) that I'm going to upload does not include all repair bills because of the file size limitation by your site. I'm available for discussion and will submit additional records if requested.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

Oct 212017

Sequoia

  • 98,700 miles
The car makes a loud sound as if something was stuck underneath. At the same time it pulls to the right while severely vibrating. Also at the same time the lights for tracking control and stability control turn on. After a few seconds the car seems to be in normal driving mode again except for the warning lights for the vsc off-light. The warning lights reset sometimes but that only leads to the same problem starting again.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #14

Sep 262017

Sequoia

  • 266,000 miles
Slip indicator light come on from a stop and no acceleration until light goes off truck just rolls like it is in neutral this happen at any and every stop in traffic

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #13

Aug 122017

Sequoia

  • 169,000 miles
While driving at any speeds 65mph on freeway to around town at 30-40 mph the vsc trac and also vsc off light comes on and the car pulls to the right and acts like it is braking. This has happened multiple times at any speed. We have just missed cars from the pull to the right. Very scary because it just happens no warning.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #12

Jul 212016

Sequoia

  • 110,000 miles
Vsc and trac off lights go on and a horrible grinding noise pulls the car to the right. Not safe my wife and children. Please help.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #11

Jun 282016

Sequoia

  • miles
"takata recall", a month ago the vsc/trac light came up. After opening and closing the gas cap, it went away. Then came the grinding sound at the passenger side of the vehicle when slowing down to make a turn and also, a flapping sound (like a flat tire) when moving on the highway.

- Snellville, GA, USA

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