2002 Toyota Sequoia Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Ultra-refined drivetrain, surprisingly agile handling, versatile and comfortable interior, impeccable build quality.
Cons
- Non-descript styling, comparably low towing capacity.
What’s new
The Sequoia is virtually unchanged for 2002. SR5 models have two additional stand-alone options this year: keyless remote and front foglamps.
Edmunds says
A thoroughly capable full-size SUV that beats Ford and General Motors at their own game.
For sale nearby
35 listings
- $8,500fair price$829 above market
- 171,150 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 13 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Imperial Group (178 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Sioux Falls, SD
2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 171150 miles , 3rd row leather seating, 4x4, super clean freshly serviced and ready to go asking $8500 with $2000 Dow...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TDBT48A52S094557
Stock: 094557
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-18-2023 - Photos not available
- 179,000 miles
- Frame damage reported, 4 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 13 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Classic Auto Sales (338 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Omaha, NE
2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited-4X4-Awesome Condition-All Options-Great Chrome Alloys with WL Radials-Leather-Heated Seats- Third Row Seats- Moon Roof-DVD...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TDBT44A52S106244
Stock: 06244
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-01-2024
Vehicle overview
Toyota is going after a sizable chunk of the full-size SUV market with its 2002 Sequoia. Introduced just last year, it slots between the 4Runner and Land Cruiser in price but not size.
Larger than a Tahoe or Yukon and about the same size as an Expedition, the Sequoia's length, width, height, wheelbase and interior space all measure greater than the Chevrolet and GMC, while third-seat room and cargo space is on par with all three competing models. The Sequoia only offers eight-passenger capacity, compared to a maximum of nine occupants in the Tahoe, Yukon and Expedition.
Built on the same platform as the Tundra truck, the Sequoia incorporates a few key modifications to help it deliver a more docile ride. Structurally identical to the Toyota Tundra pickup from the front doors forward, the Sequoia gets additional frame reinforcement and a sophisticated five-link coil spring rear suspension for improved ride quality and control. Despite its imposing size, the big brute feels surprisingly agile around town, with an easy-to-drive character more akin to a Camry than a full-size sport-ute.
The Sequoia is powered by a smooth and silent 4.7-liter V8 making 240 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque using regular unleaded fuel. It's also the first Toyota truck to be certified as a ULEV (ultra-low-emission vehicle). Two- or four-wheel-drive models are available. The Sequoia's maximum towing capacity tops out at 6,500 pounds (6,200 on four-wheel-drive models), a respectable, though significantly less stout, figure than its heavier-duty competition.
Safety features are plentiful. All Sequoias come with a traction control system and Vehicle Skid Control (VSC), Toyota's stability control system that helps to maintain the vehicle's cornering stability in situations where the truck is about to lose traction and skid sideways. Other hardware includes antilock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), dual front airbags and three-point seatbelts for all seating positions (the front belts have force limiters and pre-tensioners, while all positions except the driver's are ALR/ELR, allowing for easier installation of child seats). Side airbags along with head-protection side curtain airbags are optional.
Two trim levels are available: SR5 and loaded-up Limited. The latter buys you standard gear like leather seating, power retractable exterior mirrors, dual air conditioning, seat heaters, ten-speaker JBL sound system and aluminum wheels. Limited also includes third-row seating, privacy glass, a roof rack and a tow hitch. Both models offer outstanding comfort for both front and rear passengers.
The Sequoia is built alongside the Tundra pickup truck near Terre Haute, Ind. A loaded-up Sequoia certainly isn't cheap, but compare similarly equipped Expeditions and Tahoe/Yukons, and you'll find that the Sequoia prices out almost identical to its domestic competition. If you want one, consider this: Toyota expects to build only 60,000 Sequoias annually. We predict a serious shortfall, resulting in demand that far outstrips supply. You should probably start discussing your order with your Toyota dealer, like, yesterday.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$269/mo for Sequoia SR5
Sequoia SR5
vs
$232/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Toyota Sequoia Owner Reviews
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Can't give it up
4.63 out of 5 starsKristen, 08/14/2010
2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
We just wrapped up a 5500 mile summer road trip from Texas to Canada, through the north east, down the east coast and back. We are a family of 4 and we couldn't have done this without our Sequoia. We took out one of the back row seats & folded up the passenger side middle row seat. The kids were in two different rows and we had coolers for food & drinks. The truck is roomy enough for all … of us to spread out for the long haul. Awesome. PLUS, we have never, ever had an engine problem. We replaced the back window motor, but that's it. GREAT truck. Can't imagine having another vehicle.
Wow what a vehicle!
4.63 out of 5 starsAndy, 12/30/2009
2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
I have owned my Sequoia since new and have just rolled over 300,000 Miles! This vehicle has been a real workhorse with 5 kids (4 girls - imagine the luggage) and numerous vacations. It has never let us down! The only mechanical issues I have had has been replacement of rear wheel seals twice and front ball joints (due to recall). I can't say enough good things about this vehicle. … When clean, it still looks new inside and out. I have never garage kept, but paint in excellent shape. I have found that the rear door window is often faulty, but it is usually not the motor as you'll see on other posts. About 200k miles ago, I put some dieelectric grease in the motor connector prob. solved.
One of the best!
4.63 out of 5 starsRickey Lee, 03/28/2009
2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
We bought our 2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4x4 New and have been all over the US threw a snow storm on I40 from Flagstaff AZ to Texas and never-never slipped a wheel and Fords-Chev-Cad- SUV's tried to follow me and ended up stuck on the side of the road ! Believe me the snow was deep and the interstate was closed! This is by far the best and safest SUV on the road! Thank you TOYOTA from … the Amerson family,
Super SUV
4.75 out of 5 starsJUNIOR JOE, 02/18/2009
2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
I bought the Sequoia used with 22,000 miles. The SUV has been super in every aspect except the front brakes, rotors warped three times, the Toyota dealer replaced at no charge to me for both rotors and pads. It is very comfortable on long trips for front and rear passengers. The average mpg is 16 that I can live with. Hauling my travel trailer it gets 11 mpg, still ok in my book, … since the trailer weighs 5,500 lbs fully loaded. I have had no problem with the engine and transmission, both run very smooth.
2002 Sequoia Highlights
SR5
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $31,265 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $269/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 27.8 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sequoia include:
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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