2002 Toyota Sequoia Consumer Discussions

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Toyota Sequoia Frame Rust [jtbass]

  Written by: drifter1999 on Dec 21, 2011 3:41:15 PM

  First I want to apologize to all the members for the multiple posting I did regarding My 2002, 66,400 miles Toyota Sequoia rusted frame. Being new in this site I did not realized that the post would group together in one posting. After seeing them I also thought it was repetitive and annoying. Sorry for that. I received an email from Steve notifying me of this and other site rule violations ... Read More

• Sequoia- Rear Gate - Rotted Window Rails

  Written by: cabin04 on Dec 19, 2011 5:17:16 AM

  I own a 2002 Sequoia. I haven't been able to operate my rear gate window for a couple years due to the window rails rotting out, similar to the rear gate handle and latch problems that others have experienced. This window rail and handle/latch rot problem is a Toyota design problem. I've read that it is fairly easy to replace the handle and latch, but has anyone had any hands-on experience ... Read More

• Toyota Sequoia Frame Rust

  Written by: jtbass on Dec 16, 2011 12:40:41 PM

  I own a 2002 Sequoia. I bought it new from Walser Toyota in Bloomington, MN. It has 216,000 miles and still feels new. I live in Minneapolis. This week I came across this forum and subsequently the forum at TundraSolutions.com discussing the Tundra recall for frame rust. I read with concern the testimony from Sequoia owners who have had their vehicles condemned by state inspectors due to frame rust. My understanding ... Read More

• Re: Toyota replaced my rusty frame free of charge [southruimveldt]

  Written by: cabin04 on Dec 7, 2011 5:39:19 AM

  Besides filing formal complaints with Toyota and the NHTSA, also file a Consumer Complaint with your state's Office of the Attorney General. One very unhappy Sequoia owner suggested that we picket Toyota dealerships. Right now during Toyota's Year-End Toyotathon, would be a great time to picket. I've been dealing with Toyota for the past 4 months about the RUST HOLES in my 2002 Sequoia, with a lot of run around and ... Read More

• Re: toyota sequoia vsc tracking and other problems [yat]

  Written by: cabin04 on Nov 23, 2011 5:38:11 AM

  I have a 2002 Sequoia, and also had the rear latch replaced this summer. The rear window track is also rotted out, but would cost $700 to replace, therefore can't use it. This rear gate rot with the latch and window track is also a Toyota design problem. It was discovered during this service that my "frame" had premature rust and rust holes in the frame. I'm curious to know if ... Read More

• Re:FRame ROT [mstacy1]

  Written by: cabin04 on Nov 18, 2011 8:24:24 AM

  Thank you for your reply. It is greatly appreciated. I also purchased my 2002 Sequoia in December 2001 in Dover, NH. Mine has only 110K miles and the body and interior are still in spotless condition, but the frame has massive rust, plus rust holes. It's almost like the frame was not treated properly and/or missed the treatment entirely. I recently learned from Toyota corporate in California that they can't do ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Transmission Problems

• engine stalls when I shift into gear

  Written by: bobbybarge on Sep 25, 2011 5:03:49 PM

  Have a 2002 Sequoia with merely 71K miles on it. Bought the car new and took good care of it with regular scheduled maintenance. Love the car but last week the car just suddenly acted weird by stalling when I shifted into gear. I brought the car to the dealer, Toyota Universe in Little Falls, NJ. The service associate broke the news with the transmission needing rebuilding at 5K. I was ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Frame Rot - calling all Sequoia owners! [shoofly]

  Written by: cabin04 on Sep 8, 2011 6:25:06 AM

  We've owned our 2002 Toyota Sequoia for almost 10 years and just learned from my mechanic that it may not pass the state safety inspection this December 2011 due to FRAME ROT and holes in the frame. I could not believe what I was seeing when my mechanic put it up on the lift and showed me the massive frame rot. The body of this vehicle is still in spotless condition ... Read More

• Re: 2003 Sequoia [pennydaily]

  Written by: areagan on Jul 21, 2011 9:27:53 PM

  I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia and also have the grinding noise which sounds like car falling apart and temporary loss of control. Major safety issue. First mechanic said hub bering and axle bering so fixed and now its happening again and vsc, abs and skid lights engage. No more money to fix. This is insane. 4k spent on car this last year. Radiator, belts, brakes, timing belt, water pump, 2 ... Read More

• Re: 2002 Sequoia LTD - catalytic converter replacement? [boslaw71]

  Written by: tbones_77449 on Jul 15, 2011 3:29:55 PM

  I am floored that I have had the exact same issues to occur. Door handle broken twice, Antenna broken, major leak in rear door, O2 Sensors, and the latest adventure is the Cat Converter. I really like the vechile, but I bought it based upon the so call reliability of "Toyota's". Appears a little age and the apparent weaknesses tell the truth.

• Re: Toyota Sequoia repair cost vs. Volvo xc90 [maryann12]

  Written by: harbo on Mar 4, 2011 5:34:38 PM

  I have 165,000 on my very reliable 2002 Sequoia Lmt. Two sets of brake pads on front. One set on back. Just replacing (myself) the second serpentine belt ($60). Second set of Michelin LTX tires went 103,000 miles. (original Bridgestones replaced at 50,000. Just put a Michelins on again at 153,000. ($900 bucks with lifetime BUT divide that by 100,000 miles). Second Transmission "flush" at 165,000. Cost $147. Two rear latch ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Transmission Problems

• 2002 Sequoia Limited Trannie Issue

  Written by: cheche on Jan 17, 2011 10:01:18 AM

  I am currently having some of the same issues with my 2002 Sequoia limited with slightly under 100K miles that some of you have had with your transmissions. When the car gets up to 35mph it starts making a loud humming type sound.....at 50mph there is a what I can best describe as a jolt or a kick when the car is going into what would be a 4th gear or ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems

• Re: 02 toyota sequoia lift back handle repair [lockman14]

  Written by: ckeehbler on Nov 1, 2010 7:40:30 AM

  If you want to SEE how to replace this handle go to u-tube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30mb2rNf46I and then use the shortcut that he just posted as well - you don't have to tear apart your hand if you remove the two rubber gaskets on the inside of the door to remove the very hard to get screws. Ebay has a metal replacement handle that works great - also mentioned in the video. I ... Read More

• Re: 02 toyota sequoia lift back handle repair [paulperkins]

  Written by: welderguy on Sep 22, 2010 8:52:49 AM

  Can you help me find the same part. I have a 2002 Toy Seq. and this is the second time the back latch has broken. I did a search on ebay but couldn't find it. Can you help me find it? Thanks a million. John

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• Re: Who dreams up this stuff? [beachfish2]

  Written by: gagrice on Jul 20, 2010 1:32:01 PM

  As early as 2002, Toyota warned its dealers through a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that certain models of its cars could experience engine surging and that an electronic recalibration was necessary to fix the problem. The document appears to fly in the face of recent testimony from Toyota that the company has never found a defect in its electronic throttle control system that has caused unintended acceleration. The TSB, issued on ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Transmission Problems

• Re: 2002 Toyota Sequoia Transmission Failure [elizablue]

  Written by: gregb10 on Jun 10, 2010 6:00:08 AM

  Hi Eliza, We have a 2002 Sequoia with 122K miles. Our transmission went costing us approx. $4600.00. I have been researching this issue online and found others have the same issue as me/we do. Now this truck cost between 42k to 48k or so and 8 years later I am changing the freakin trans. How the HACK(used lightly), does Toyota or any other auto maker get away with this stuff. I ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Sequoia Safety

  Written by: harbo on May 18, 2010 3:21:26 PM

  We are approaching 150,000 trouble free and safe miles on our 2002 Toyota Sequoia. It performs with utmost dependability for my wife and I, our children and grandchildren as we have local and out of state travel opportunities. I believe many of the issues surrounding electronic and computer controlled systems that do not function, may be a hazard best eliminated by solid mechanical connections (vs drive by wire or sensors) and ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems

• Re: 2004 Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems [jab217]

  Written by: larryc182 on Apr 29, 2010 11:07:15 AM

  how did the repair go? i have 2002 SR5 on which the rear latch and window do not work. wondering where you got the part? how you got to the rear latch. i don't see any access points?? i would appreciate any insights, thanks

Toyota Sequoia Window Problems

• Re: 2002 Sequoia Rear Window Motor Failures [seq200246]

  Written by: redzero on Mar 10, 2010 12:05:12 PM

  Toyota is aware of this problem but not done a recall. Instead they've taken money hand over fist in doing repairs. See the Technical Service Bulletin June 14, 2006, "Back Door Power Window Inoperative." http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/skyvisions/2008-02-25_151840_01_seq.pdf , the repair cost me $500. When I contacted Toyota Corporate about why this was not recall covered no response to multiple inquiries. A class action suit may be all Toyota understands. It was the windows ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia

• Re: Reopened! [dgut]

  Written by: seq200246 on Feb 24, 2010 12:51:16 PM

  I have this same problem with my 2002 Sequoia SR5. It started at around 26000 miles and continues today at 59000 miles. From the many posts on many web sites that I've read, it appears the replacement ECMs ($2000-$3500) are no quarantee that the problem will be go away. I believe this is an electrical system failure that Toyota and NHTSA have been ignoring for years due to the high cost ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2003 Toyota Sequoia ABS VSC Problems [dgut]

  Written by: seq200246 on Feb 24, 2010 12:39:57 PM

  I have this same problem with my 2002 Sequoia SR5. It started at around 26000 miles and continues today at 59000 miles. From the many posts on many web sites that I've read, it appears the replacement ECMs ($2000-$3500) are no quarantee that the problem will be go away. I believe this is an electrical system failure that Toyota and NHTSA have been ignoring for years due to the high cost ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Towing Questions

• 2002 Sequoia towing

  Written by: newtorvs on Jan 30, 2010 1:51:30 PM

  We recently purchased a 2006 Coachmen Captiva Travel Trailer (dry weight is 4500lbs, gross weight is 6200lbs) and are in the market to purchase a vehicle to tow it. A co-worker of mine has a 2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited Sport Utility 4D with only 80,000 miles on it that she is selling. What is the towing capacity? and will it be able to tow the trailer with a 4.7L V8 engine? ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2003 Sequoia rear door handle [vince28]

  Written by: John9393 on Jan 25, 2010 9:24:02 PM

  I had the same problem a few months ago. I googled "Sequoia rear door handle" and found a lot of folks out there with the same problem. It's a bit hard to apply some of the instructions you find without pics... Even if you don't understand everything now, read through and you'll know a few things not to do... This page helped me the most: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_a_broken_rear_door_handle_on_a_2002- _Toyota_Sequoia For me the hardest ... Read More

Toyota 4WD systems explained

• 2002 Sequoia 4x4 engaging problem

  Written by: kkcolt4 on Jan 10, 2010 1:06:17 AM

  I have a 2002 sequioa and it will never engage into 4wd H while in drive and on the move . At very low speeds I can put the vehicle into N and push the button for the 4x4 and it will engage sometimes. Or I can come to a complete stop, put the vehicle into N and get it to engage into 4x4 about 50 percent of the time and ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems

• Re: 2004 Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems [balwinderd]

  Written by: mrbee25 on Jan 5, 2010 11:32:05 AM

  I have a 2002 also and have the same problem not once but three times already, I have complanit to toyota and they would do nothing all the while the dealers are laughing al the way to the bank (the first time it was repair under warranty the next time about two years later it cost me 500.00 this time I'm going to try to fix it my self ) but ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Stellar Sequoia

  Written by: hjmart on Aug 29, 2009 6:16:17 PM

  :) I have read most of your posts with intense interest. Even though there are a few bad ones out there I can assure you all that toyota makes a superior truck. I have a 2002 with 130,000 miles. I have changed the timing belt at 110k which I admit is late, changed the oil on time, flushed the brake system, lubed the chassis and besides consumable parts like brake pads ... Read More

• Grinding fixed 2002 sequoia

  Written by: cat21 on Jun 22, 2008 12:20:19 PM

  I took my car to the dealer, at first he thought it was just dirt in my sensors. When he cleaned my sensors and checked the code on the computer again, he got a vsc sensor problem. My brakes never failed, but the vsc which stands for (vehicle stability control) was making my car pull hard right and trying to take me off the road. I borrowed the dealers loaner car ... Read More

• 2002 sequoia - new exhaust system?

  Written by: boslaw71 on Jan 8, 2009 1:11:37 PM

  I have a 2002 sequoia limited that has been rapidly falling apart. Latest issue was a replaced windshield which apparently wasn't sealed properly. A leak (which was not caught until the 3rd inspection by Toyota) corroded and ruined the fuse box. When we picked up the car (after they replaced the fuse box), the battery was completely dead and could not be recharged (apparently they left the doors open while repairing ... Read More

• Electrical problems? 2002 sequoia

  Written by: boslaw71 on Dec 18, 2008 11:17:39 AM

  My 2002 sequoia has been acting very strange. cruise control light comes on all the time now (even when cruise is off). Radio now stays on even when we shut the car off, unless we specifically turn off the radio. The temperature reading in the car changed from fahrenheit to celsius (with no way to change it back). This car has been rapidly falling apart over the past year (we've had ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems

• Re: 2004 Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems [balwinderd]

  Written by: sjp4368 on Oct 25, 2008 5:54:09 PM

  I have a 2002 Sequoia with 125000 miles and ran into this problem several times while under warranty. It is definitely a defect. However, the last time I took it in to get fixed, the dealer tried to blame the window tracking system. It was all rusted out and corroded. Told me they could fix it for $700! I am now in the process of having the back latch replaced along ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• New Antifreeze

  Written by: toyo4 on Sep 14, 2008 6:14:44 AM

  I am changing the antifreeze on my 2002 Sequoia. Should I use the Toyota brand of antifreeze or the Prestone Extended Life antifreeze? Thanks

Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems

• Re: 2004 Toyota Sequoia Rear Hatch Door Problems [peterson70]

  Written by: balwinderd on Sep 2, 2008 7:58:05 AM

  I have 2002 sequoia and my lift door does not open now. I took off all the panels on the inside and I see the cable is fine but somehow the electronic lock is locked. I cannot get the electronic part to unlock so I can open the lift gate. How do you UNlock when your cable is fine but door does not UN lock when I press the remote botton? ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia CD Changer Stuck!

• Re: 2002 CD Changer Stuck! [steve_]

  Written by: redleaf2k on May 17, 2008 6:02:18 PM

  Actually it doesn't require a trip to the dealer at all. There are two screws behind the air conditioner vents on either side of the cd player, remove them. Use a screwdriver to pull off the face plate. The cd player should have 4 screws holding it in place, remove them. Disconnect the radio from the back you will have 3 to 5 connections depending on the model of your Sequoia ... Read More

• 2002 CD Changer Stuck!

  Written by: trip10 on May 7, 2008 12:46:45 PM

  I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia and I have the 6-Disk built in disk changer and my disk seems to be stuck. I cant operate the CD player I keep getting the error 3 message. Can anyone help?

Toyota Sequoia Transmission Problems

• 2002 Toyota Sequoia Transmission Failure

  Written by: elizablue on May 5, 2008 1:59:56 PM

  I have just had the transmission on my 2002 Sequoia fail. I called the 800# for customer service only to be told to try to make a deal with the dealership as my car was out of warranty. I am very disappointed with the quality of Toyota. I have experienced two separate occasions where the coil packs had to be replaced. Now the transmission on a 2002. I am tired of ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2003 Limited with 60K miles [sb55]

  Written by: sbroome on Jan 6, 2008 5:57:44 AM

  My 2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 is doing the same thing - no "D" indicator light. Did you find out how to fix it? or is it just something that we're going to have to live with?

2008 Toyota Sequoia

• Accessory questions

  Written by: regraham on Jan 2, 2008 7:32:52 PM

  I have been following everyone's comments with interest and have made a few myself over the last couple of months. I am from Canada and prices/info won't be released until end of Jan. so I am enjoying the comments/pictures on US web sites. Currently my wife & I own 2 Denalis, a 2002 SUV and 2007 pickup with 6.2L and 6 spd auto (a terrific vehicle). Providing Canadian pricing is on ... Read More

• My new 2008 Platinum.

  Written by: ablkly on Dec 27, 2007 10:53:51 PM

  Here I am, smack in the early honeymoon phase of ownership of my new 2008 platinum model Toyota sequoia. I have been waiting for this puppy since my 2002 model went over 100,000 miles. The old girl’s still in my driveway, by the way. I couldn’t part with her for the paltry $5,000 the dealer offered me, even if she does have 183,000 miles on her. Used her to pick up ... Read More

• Re: bench in Platinum? [gagrice]

  Written by: healthnut on Nov 19, 2007 8:28:23 PM

  So I understand: you regret the 2nd row captain seats? I agree with you on toyota and all electronics included with factory options... The Harmon Kardon system in the BMW was a plastic computer subwoofer worth $2.00 In any case, I am interested in the fully loaded Platinum because it is a tax writeoff used for business. I had a Pioneer AVIC Z1 (still have it here) in my old 2002 ... Read More

• Re: Full Size SUV options? [healthnut]

  Written by: snw1975 on Nov 6, 2007 4:43:39 PM

  Healthnut, I have been a Toyota man as long as I have owned cars, 1988 toyota 4 Runner, 1999 Toyota 4 Runner, 2005 Toyota 4 Runner, and I currently own a 2002 Avalon I swear by for business travel (1200 miles a week). 136k miles total and going strong. I have a family of 4 now (1 year old) and we desperately had to get bigger than the 4 Runner. We ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2002 Seqouia back door problems [rhaydel]

  Written by: cook1986 on Sep 17, 2007 5:01:17 PM

  we had the same problem and we took it to the dealer and they told us that the rods insidse were bent and they were not moving properly to release the door. the supposedly fixed it. it broke a short time later then we had to pay to replace it now it is broken again. contacted toyota and this was thier reply We apologize for the concerns you are experiencing with ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Transmission Problems

• Transmission Problem

  Written by: jonswilson on Sep 5, 2007 11:24:19 AM

  Last November the transmission in my 2002 Sequoia totally quit. I had been experiencing a kind of jerky thudding sound from time to time but never get the Toyota dealer to experience it himself. Well, they towed the Sequoia into the dealership and the next day I was told that they have some bad news and some good news..... Bad news was the transmission was shot but the good news was ... Read More

2008 Toyota Sequoia

• Any More News on the 2008 Sequoia?

  Written by: baseballmom97 on Mar 26, 2007 6:41:46 AM

  I currently have a leased 2004 Sequoia -- the lease will be up in Dec. 2007. I was anticipating getting the 2008 model but I really like the current size. Is it really expected to be so much bigger?? Why would Toyota make it bigger when it seems that people are starting to downsize a bit? I did have a 2002 Yukon and had a hard time pulling it in without ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Interior Door Handles

  Written by: toneloc1 on Mar 9, 2007 12:44:25 PM

  I have 2002 sequoia SR5, 3 of 4 door handles have completely broken off. Took it to the dealer hand a DSPM inspection and toyota feels this is not a manufacturers defect. Would like to know if anyone else has had this problem and what was done by toyota.

• Re: Sequoia Recall [alimin]

  Written by: lait2000 on Jan 19, 2007 7:35:22 PM

  Toyota to recall 533,000 Sequoias, Tundras Faulty component could make vehicles difficult to steer Updated: 11:48 a.m. PT Jan 19, 2007 WASHINGTON - Toyota MotorCorp. said Thursday it was recalling 533,000 Tundra pickup trucks and Sequoia sport utility vehicles because of potential steering problems. Toyota said the recall involved 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia full-size SUVs. The automaker has received reports of 11 accidents and six injuries connected to the ... Read More

• Re: VSC light on problem [husky92]

  Written by: xman1035 on Oct 21, 2006 6:25:01 PM

  I had the same problem with my 2002 Sequoia SR5 with 45,000 miles. I took it to my Toyota dealer and was told that my VSC computer was dead and they could not pull any codes from the unit. They said it was going to cost about $2100 to replace the VSC computer and told them I was not going to pay it. I asked them for the telephone number to ... Read More

• 2002 Toyota Sequoia

  Written by: norwesterner on Oct 20, 2006 4:49:42 PM

  I have been unable to find programming instructions for the remote for a 2002 Sequoia. Anyone help?

• Re: Ignition Key & Remote Door Lock [alaska5]

  Written by: lait2000 on Sep 23, 2006 7:57:53 PM

  Do you still have a master key? If you do then you can purchase the Toyota blank key at toyotaparts4u.com for $30 -$35 a blank key. Part number 89785-34020, bring this key to any Walmart to cut, cost 2 bucks. For the remote you can purchase from ebay. It cost about $8 -$12. Make sure you buy the remote with the last characters are BAN (ex. XXXXBAN)This series is for 2003-2004 ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Wish List

• Wish list for new Sequoia

  Written by: tsipos on Aug 21, 2006 9:07:42 AM

  I live in the Northeast and currently own a 2002 Sequoia SR5 4WD. Since I use the vehicle in all types of weather, especially when skiing in the winter, I'd like to see the NOAA weatherband radio included as standard equipment. My Mercedes ML320 had it and even my wife's Subaru Forester has it as standard. Also heated seats should be an option without having to get leather. On Saturday I ... Read More

Toyota 4WD systems explained

• Re: 4Runner Rear and Center Differentials ? [2toyotas]

  Written by: chiefjojo on Jul 7, 2006 6:19:53 AM

  I have a 2002 4R. When I lock the center diff in 4WD, VSC (yaw control) is off--no argument there. There is some confusion about whether the TRAC function stays on or not. Toyota has used versions of this system since (I think) 1999 or at least 2001 with the 4Runner. With the new FJ, Toyota has clearly spelled out that there are two versions of the same traction system, TRAC ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• VSC, Trac, ABS and Brake lights on!

  Written by: xman1035 on Jun 26, 2006 6:10:08 PM

  I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4x4 with 45,000 miles on it and a two days ago the VSC, Trac, ABS, and brake lights came on. I had the brakes serviced at my local Toyota Dealer in January of this year. The brakes work fine and so does the vehicle. I have had no problems with my Sequoia until now and I have it serviced by Toyota routinely. I have ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia

• 2002 Sequioa engine knock

  Written by: dhunz on Apr 3, 2006 7:44:52 AM

  I have a 2002 Sequoia with 25,400 miles that has increased engine knock / slap upon exertion, like going up a slight incline. Any ideas, as when I had it checked at Toyota they said that it may be carbon build up and just to add some fuel additive, which I did and it made no difference. Thanks.

• Re: This is only the 20th message in 2006 [arslan]

  Written by: blackdog4 on Mar 22, 2006 5:59:25 PM

  I am very interested in the 2007 Sequoia. I have a ten year old Explorer I want to replace. I hope it will hold together until the release of the new model. I have a 2002 Sequoia with about 46,000 miles on it and have been very happy with it. High on my wish list for the 2007 model would be third row seats that fold flat into the floor. It ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: TSB for AC [tstar44]

  Written by: 72heaven on May 30, 2006 2:27:56 PM

  Did you or anyone else get any help with this?? My 2002 Sequoia compressor just bit the dust. Dealer says yes the TSB's are out but no recall. They may help with the cost. That would be a blessing. Even though if Toyota knows of an issue such as this, they should recall.

• Are all Sequoia's having problems??

  Written by: zooms01 on Mar 28, 2006 6:26:59 AM

  My wife and I are looking at buying a 2002 Toyota Sequoia with 70000 miles. I have been reading about a lot of people having major problems with Sequoia’s. Are these isolated incidents or are they common. In your opinion with 70000 miles are all the bugs worked out or is trouble yet to come. I just find it hard to believe they are all having these problems as it was ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Meet the Owners

• Re: Write a review! [KarenS]

  Written by: harbo on Mar 25, 2006 7:33:30 PM

  My 2002 Sequoia Limited has 69,000 trouble free miles. The Toyota dealer did the $1,500 brake upgrade and replaced the lower ball joints, a $1,600 job, all at their initiation and under warranty. I replaced the original Bridgestone "whatever's" (noisy tire with no traction) at 49,000 miles with the new excellent Michelins. I run Castrol 5W30 synthetic, 6000 mile changes, Bosch 4 prong platinum plugs and K & N intake system. ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: [mmcgregor]

  Written by: amber8 on Mar 20, 2006 7:29:26 PM

  I also have just started noticing a tapping noise upon start up on cold morning. By cold I meant in the mid thirties or lower. I live in Brentwood Tennessee an we have a wide range of temperatures over the year. This is the first time I have noticed the tapping noise and I bought the Sequoia 2002 new. Winter befor last I had to use the 4X4 to get up ... Read More

• Re: VSC & loss of acceleration [davefrazee]

  Written by: smyroad on Dec 22, 2005 12:20:33 PM

  "I have also noticed my steering has become very stiff when driving in very slow situations " DANGER DANGER DANGER!!! Recall Notice see below. One of my kids had the ball joint break off while exiting the highway. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but the Sequoia was severely damaged and has been in the shop for over 6 weeks now (I've lost count of the weeks) Make : TOYOTA Model : SEQUOIA ... Read More

• Sequoia tailgate latch and window track rust

  Written by: tsipos on Nov 3, 2005 8:02:41 AM

  I have a 2002 Sequoia SR5 that I've had for just under 4 years. The tailgate latch is now inoperable (it does not latch) and appears to have rusted internally. When I removed the interior panels to see what was wrong I also found the window tracks severely corroded and the window will not raise or lower. I've spoken to Toyota customer service and they inform me they've not seen these ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia vs Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon XL

• Tahoe vs Sequoia

  Written by: edwin10 on Oct 25, 2005 7:54:12 PM

  Interesting reading this Sequoia vs Tahoe forum. Suburban is much bigger and should be left out. Gas much higher now, and both Seq and Tahoe are now heavily discounted. I purchaed a 2002 sub, and my friend purchased a 2002 seq limited. I have had to pick my friend up at the Toyota dealer 4 times so far, and he has never had to get me. My sub has not broken ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Tire Eater 2003 Toyota Sequoia [cbahr]

  Written by: barndoctor on Sep 10, 2005 8:44:14 PM

  This truck appears to be especially unsympathetic with lower grade tires. My second set of tires (Cooper brand) on my 2002 model are starting to look shabby with 30k on them. Once they begin to wear unevenly, due to a poorly balanced tires or poor alignment, you're in trouble. Be sure to find a tire store with an especially good reputation with truck tires, not just cars. Good luck.

• Sequoia Door Handles Break Safety Issue?

  Written by: ownutah on Sep 6, 2005 11:55:46 AM

  Hi there, I have a 2002 Sequoia and at 37,000 miles the drivers side door handle cracked and then broke off. Now at 40,000 miles the passenger side door handle is cracked and will break off the next time some tries to use the door. This is frustrating for me as a Real Estate Agent. I have people in and out of the car often. I hate to have to tell ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia

• Sequoia Door Handles Break

  Written by: ownutah on Sep 6, 2005 11:53:12 AM

  Hi there, I have a 2002 Sequoia and at 37,000 miles the drivers side door handle cracked and then broke off. Now at 40,000 miles the passenger side door handle is cracked and will break off the next time some tries to use the door. This is frustrating for me as a Real Estate Agent. I have people in and out of the car often. I hate to have to tell ... Read More

• Re: dangerous door handles Sequoia [safetyfirst6]

  Written by: ownutah on Sep 6, 2005 11:31:28 AM

  Hi there, I have a 2002 Sequoia and at 37,000 miles the drivers side door handle cracked and then broke off. Now at 40,000 miles the passanger side door handle is cracked and will break off the next time some tries to use the door. This is frustrating for me as a Real Estate Agent. I have people in and out of the car often. I hate to have to tell ... Read More

• Re: Interior door latch handles, cracking/breaking [ohioseq]

  Written by: cycleman1955 on Sep 2, 2005 7:19:55 AM

  Here is what I found out about replacing handles. My 2002 is doing the same thing. Question The interior driver side door handle broke on my 2002 toyota Sequoia. I purchased a replacement handle. I've removed the small cover exposing the philips head screw in the center of the door handle bezel and removed the screw. The bezel will not come off to expose the door handle. What is the process ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Shifter Bracket [sikoya]

  Written by: av8tor on Aug 23, 2005 6:31:34 PM

  You need to call the 800 for Toyota customer service and they should be able to tell you if your car is affected by the recall. That is, if you bought the car new from a dealer, the Toyota central services database will have all of your owner information and VIN #. I have a 2002 Sequoia Limited with a bad steering wheel wobble. The problem first occurred at about 32,000 ... Read More

• Re: 2002 Sequoia Moon Roof opens after shutdown [toyotaken]

  Written by: pjbailey on Jul 31, 2005 7:10:58 PM

  Ken, Got the vehicle in to the Toyota dealership last week. They found a short in the driver's door. Everything works normal now. Thanks for your responses. BTW do you know of a store with an inexpensive set of floor mats and cargo mat for the 2002 Sequoia? pjbailey

• Toyota dealer secret?

  Written by: 2002ts on Jul 22, 2005 3:14:24 PM

  I checked on my 2002 Sequoia and it has theft deter. system but no keyless remote. I checked on factory manual and located the wireless door lock control receiver is installed. I tried to program it but with no response from the car after step 7. (pull out the key after on,loco,on,lock). Any one know what toyota dealer secret? Since it has the hardware in the car, could it poosible the ... Read More

• Re: Transponder Programming Procedures [lait2000]

  Written by: 2002ts on Jul 22, 2005 2:38:36 PM

  I tried to program a remote on a 2002 Sequoia I bought. I tried many times step 1 to step 7 but no response. After the on, lock, on and lock and pull key out. No response from the car. (no lock and unlock confirmation). Could this car has no keyless installed? I looked under the dash/stereo and see the wireless door lock receiver inside. Could this car has every components ... Read More

• Re: 2002 Sequoia Moon Roof opens after shutdown [toyotaken]

  Written by: pjbailey on Jul 19, 2005 7:22:02 PM

  Ken, Thanks. The local Toyota Dealership wants to keep it to try to see if there is a short in the wiring. Will post the results when I can get it to them. <>< pjb

• Re: 2002 Sequoia Moon Roof opens after shutdown [pjbailey]

  Written by: toyotaken on Jul 18, 2005 8:37:43 PM

  That's a new one to me, quite honestly with over 10years of working with Toyota's. Do you have a Oijua(sp?) board to see if casper is a resident? *LOL* In all seriousness, I'll check the manuals when I get into work tomorrow afternoon and see if I find anything. Ken

• Buyer Beware! 2002 - Toyota - Sequoia - Limited!

  Written by: lgdeneault on Jul 7, 2005 9:26:21 AM

  The following was sent to corporate Toyota in California a couple of months ago. As of this writing, no response... Dear President: In March 2002, I purchased a Toyota Sequoia - Limited and although I have been a very big fan of your vehicles for years, I have the following complaints about the Sales and Service Departments at Bob Massie Toyota in White Oak, Pennsylvania: 1) When I purchased the above ... Read More

• Re: TSB for AC [gkatz1]

  Written by: gdubya on Jun 21, 2005 12:18:46 PM

  It looks like I am in the same boat with the compressor problem. My 2002 Sequoia has 52K miles on it and the dealer just gave me the good news that the compressor is seized. I'd appreciate it if you could direct me to the TSB site so I can keep an eye out for other potential problems down the road. Do you have any suggestions on best course of action ... Read More

• Re: Recent Problem [jj35]

  Written by: trekguy5200 on Jun 16, 2005 11:35:14 AM

  Was just told I need a complete break job - rotors, pads, etc. for my 2002 Sequoia. Just three weeks out of warranty, Toyota will cover none of it even though they have a TSB stating my vehicle was built with bad calipers. (I would expect this from Chevy, not from Toyota.) Their recommendation is to replace everything except the calipers, as they do not believe that the calipers caused the ... Read More

• Re: Sequoia A/C Compressor Issue [onpl2002 Sequoia A/C Compressor Gone Bad

  Written by: pattidayone on May 24, 2005 11:54:16 AM

  I am having the exact same problem with my 2002 Sequoia. They just told me last week that my A/C compressor seized up and it would cost me $2,200. After frustrating phone calls with the dealers and Toyota customer service, I got the same 50% offer. It is a 3-year old car! This is a repair I should not have to pay for. I am also struggling for advice on how ... Read More

• Re: 3 strikes and ... [cocoadogg]

  Written by: toyotawho on Apr 27, 2005 1:08:49 PM

  Have 2002 Sequoia - just had to replace the driver side manifold due to a crack at 69K miles. Kept hearing this ticking sound going down the road. The manifold was the problem. Since 50K miles, I've replaced both rear axle seals ($1200), driver's side manifold ($600), and now the transmission is roaring in passing gear (dealer says new transmission most likely). I can't tell you how disappointed in Toyota I ... Read More

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• The Big Toyota Recall

  Written by: glassbud on May 17, 2005 9:48:52 PM

  Well I guess you have all heard by now that toyota is recalling approximately 750,000 vehicles including the Sequoia for a manufacturing defect. I read online that the recall for the Sequoia includes the 2002 to 2004 model years, but not the 2005. I (of course) just got a 2005 SR5 one week ago today. If the vehicle was built in December of 2004, do you think it will be affected ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Transponder Programming Procedures [momnwife]

  Written by: lait2000 on May 11, 2005 9:31:43 PM

  I don't think that I am allowing to leave any website on the forums so please leave your email here. I will send you the TOYOTA dealer on line. You can view the price and purchase TOYOTA key on line. I don't know how much for 2000 Sienna's key but 2001 and 2002 Sequoia blank key is about $17 each. I guessed your key probably is about the same price. For ... Read More

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• Re: My 2002 SR5 Sequoia... [usairj1]

  Written by: raddboy41 on Apr 28, 2005 9:56:27 AM

  The bug shield is made by "Formfit" and can be purchased at Carson Toyota in CA. If I remember rightly, Edmunds policy forbids me from posting the phone number. You'll have to "Google" it. They'll ship it to you. Installation was not difficult and it's nicer than the OEM "Toyota" bug shield.

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Recent Problem [lawseq]

  Written by: jj35 on Jan 16, 2005 8:52:15 AM

  I also have a 2002 Seq. and had the rear axle seal replaced twice, both times covered under warranty. I also had the brake pad wear early and paid to have them replaced. Later, on this message board, I heard that there was a TSB on the brake pads. I meant to get back in touch with Toyota to see about reimbursement, but never did. Here is a copy of an ... Read More

• 2005 sequoia radio quality

  Written by: sswanger on Jan 6, 2005 1:27:40 PM

  I've read about excessive bass and muffled sound from the JBL radio in Sequoias back to 2002. My new 2005 sequoia radio sounds awful. This is despite changing the amplifier at the dealer. I don't think it's the speakers because the CD player sounds fine. Has anybody noticed this? If so, is there a real fix??   This is my 5th toyota, (also the most expensive), and never had this problem ... Read More

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• 2005 Sequoia or Wait for 2006?

  Written by: baseballmom97 on Nov 28, 2004 8:27:41 AM

  I actually have several questions here. My lease on a 2002 Yukon will be up in January and I need to replace it with an '05 Yukon or Sequoia. We've loved the Yukon and it's given us no trouble in the first 30,000 miles. We're thinking of buying this time around and would rather own a Toyota than American-made (good past ownership experiences with Toyota/Acura cars). So here are the questions: ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Potential problems 2002 2WD Seqoia? Please Advice! Brake?

  Written by: 2002sequoia on Oct 28, 2004 5:05:21 PM

  I am new to this site, owned new 2002 SR5 2WD Sequoia with only 10,000 miles. Because did not drive much, so far have not noted any problem (knock on wood) for my Sequoia. I have read there are many problems for the Sequoia on this site. I know very little about TSB. Noted that there are many redesign or improvement for the model later than 2002. Before run out of ... Read More

• 2002 Sequoia Limited Homelink?

  Written by: vehicleval on Oct 27, 2004 8:46:35 AM

  Hello, I have a 2002 Sequoia Limited. My question is this. It has the home link system with 3 black buttons up on the console by the moon roof & rearview mirror which have white dots on them that are illuminated at night, 1st button having 1 dot, 2nd button having 2 dots and the 3rd button having 3 dots, meaning garage door 1, garage door 2 and garage door 3. ... Read More

• Some Info on Catalytic Converter

  Written by: jj35 on Sep 14, 2004 10:26:58 AM

  After some research, I found this article http://www.cleveland.com/business/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/bus- - iness/1090056830180623.xml titled "Customers driven to make a stink - After delay, Toyota responds to complaints about smelly cars", Saturday, July 17, 2004, Christopher Jensen, Plain Dealer Auto Editor. It says this about the stink: “About 4 million vehicles are covered by a series of technical service bulletins sent to dealers about the problem starting in May. The bulletins do not mean all ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia

• no title

  Written by: steve_ on Jul 7, 2004 12:56:16 PM

  "Annoyances aside, we were generally pleased with the ownership experience and would recommend the Sequoia to family-oriented buyers shopping in this segment." Long-Term Test: 2002 Toyota Sequoia -Wrap-up Steve, Host

• lemon law or will toyota fix it

  Written by: sjk on May 19, 2004 4:58:41 PM

  2002 sequoia 15k miles ...oil changes every 2500miles or 4 mos. ....had drivetrain greased each time ... BAD THUMP .... jerks neck .... also Brakes grab at end of brake and pulsate .....LEXUS has same problems with gx 470 LEXUS HAS TSB.. FEILD REP for TOYOTA SAY TRUCK IS NORMAL for TOYOTA.. ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Front End Clicking [hammer760 #698]

  Written by: sjk on May 12, 2004 4:32:49 PM

  my 2002 sequoia has the same hummmig buzz noise ....Toyota says it's normal... It is an actuator that is causing the noise.. take it to dealer make sure car has MORE than 1/2 tank and it has been running for about 1 hr so you can reproduce problem for them

Toyota Sequoia vs Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon XL

• Which?

  Written by: peterfromswede on Feb 22, 2003 1:16:45 PM

  Hello my name is Peter, from stockholm sweden. Here it´s very hard to find a 00-03 Yukon XL or Suburban or Sequoia (Sec - not one in sweden). And the few that have been imported are redicoulusly expensive. So i might as well do all the work by myself (instead of letting a dealer make a fortune on me.) My question is: I need help to find a searchengine where i ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• transmission, brakes,humming buzz

  Written by: sjk on Apr 27, 2004 5:33:17 PM

  2002 sequoia 15k miles...had all these problems since 800 miles Tranmission thumps when coming to stop... like somebody taps your bumper doing 5 mph Brakes grap at end of brake like sticking caliper... After shutting car off after 30min drive buzzing humm from rear driver wheel well area ...went to toyota 9 times Feild REp say this is normal?!?  went to arbitration with toyota ...LOST.. toyota says it's in the design ... Read More

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• 2wd's?????

  Written by: beach15 on Apr 25, 2004 7:59:40 AM

  We've been tossing around the idea of replacing our problem-free 2002 Avalanche with something that has more room inside, and the Suburban and Sequoia are possibilities. My main question is, how hard is it to find a 2wd SR5 with just the "A" or "B" option package? I priced one out on Toyota's site that just had the "B" package, and the sticker was just around $35k. The site said inventory ... Read More

• Toyota Quality

  Written by: trdsctwo on Mar 21, 2004 9:37:57 AM

  As a owner of a number of Toyotas, I feel pretty qualified to comment on Toyota quality. I now have a 2002 Sequoia with 16,000 miles (26,000 km) on the odometer as well as a 1996 4-Runner with 70,000 miles (111,000 km). I have replaced the following (non-routine maintence items on each vehicle) 4-Runner: Front brake pads at 102,000km            Rear coil springs (by TSB)            Head Gasket (by TSB)            All 4 shocks ... Read More

• Gosh, you guys are uptight...

  Written by: cjaubert on Feb 28, 2004 6:32:04 PM

  I can appreciate the zeal with which you guys defend your cars, but I should say that some of your posts are downright nasty and rude. Seems to me that if you were so confident in your choice of car, you would be kinder and less defensive. In any event, here are some clarifications to some of the points raised in the diatribe against my prior post: Why would I buy ... Read More

• Sequoia v. Durango - my 2 cents...

  Written by: cjaubert on Feb 24, 2004 2:23:07 PM

  I had a 2002 Durango and loved it, while finding it a bit pedestrian. It had the basic features I wanted - three rows, big but not too big, nice looks - but not all the "bells and whistles" that my 2000 JGC had, and that I like very much. I anxiously awaited the '04 Durango when I started looking for a new SUV in the fall of '03, and I ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• VSC/TRAC Lights by sequoia01

  Written by: raydent99 on Feb 15, 2004 8:58:21 PM

  I've been having the same VSC/Trac light problem intermittantly on my 2002 Sequoia for 17 months. The last 6 months, it's been more frequent, and I've been to the dealership 7 or 8 times for repairs. Toyota sent out a service tech to perform their final repair attempt, and the light came on the next day. He tried again, this time replacing the "power brake booster". So far, no light...but we've ... Read More

• vsc track and off lights on

  Written by: lis123 on Feb 11, 2004 10:10:21 PM

  My toyota sequoia 2002 at 37000 miles battery suddenly went dead. Installed new battery and VSC OFF light and VSC TRACK light illuminated. I performed a diagnostic check with code reader and there are no faults noted and the system passed even though the vsc track and off lights are still on.I was wondering if after changing the battery if the VSC needs to be reset? Any ideas would be gladly ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Manufactuer Buyback (Lemon)

  Written by: toad53 on Feb 9, 2004 8:20:04 PM

  I have decided to buy a new Sequoia 4x4 Ltd, but an interesting problem presented itself. I could buy a 4x2 2002 LTD with only 16,000 miles for $29,000. It is in immaculate condition----but is a manufactuer buy back. I researched the reason, and it was for four trips to the service dept. for a faulty AC unit. No other history is reported on a carfax search, and I spoke with ... Read More

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• Issues

  Written by: gkatz1 on Dec 23, 2003 6:22:57 AM

  1)The A/C issues are a thing of the past. Early design was bad. 2)No smell in my vehicle, though a common issue with many new cars. 3)Vibration - seems a 2003 issue, my 02 has none 4)Again, no issue. But, it seems like many new vehicles have brake issues. Since late 2002 Toyota has upgraded all front brakes in Sequoias 5)Brakes are not over-boosted and may take some getting used to ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia Maintenance and Repair

• Sequoia - New Fuel Pump

  Written by: nv1 on Oct 27, 2003 12:44:26 PM

  I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. It was idling rough, and not accelerating properly when I pushed on the gas. The engine was stalling out, but not dying. When I would sit for any period of time, it would idle rough until it died. The dealer had it for 2 days, and said it was bad gas. They "fixed" it and I drove it yesterday and it did the same thing. ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia

• ***Defective '02 Sequoia Drive Train***

  Written by: durangobuyer on Aug 21, 2003 7:30:32 AM

  Our 2002 Sequoia (29,000 miles) has experienced the following replacements in the past 2 months; Transfer Case replacement, Front and rear differential replacements, wheel bearing replaced. On a 600 mile summer trip the bottom of the vehicle sounded like it was roaring when we hit highway speed. Service dept. could not identify problem but found several defective parts in drive train. We continued on another summer trip and experienced the "ROAR" ... Read More