Used 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Best money I have spent on a vehicle
Brandon Valentine, Phoenix, AZ, 10/25/2015
updated 10/30/2017
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
63 of 64 people found this review helpful
I bought my 03 Limited with 60k miles. Today I have 175k. I changed the timing belt at 105k (book recommends at 95k). Average 15.7 mpg. It does like to use brake pads, but nothing unexpected from a large SUV. I get it serviced at the dealership and keep the regular maintenance. The rear window motor went $500. It went a year later and I have not repaired it. Other than that this vehicle is reliable. I am confident taking long road trips with it even at 175k miles. My family of 5 and 2 dogs and all the luggage fit comfortably. My wife wants to replace it with a new one, but I see no need. My heart will be heavy the day I part with this vehicle. 10/27/016, It now has 195k. Took it for a 6k road trip last summer; Phoenix to Michigan and back with much wandering in between. Just last week had to replace the rear gate latch for the second time ($508). This Sequoia is still the best money I have ever spent. 4/27/017, 201k miles. Does not burn oil and does not leak. The seats are beginning to show wear; leather cracked on passenger side front seat. Still the best money I ever spent on a vehicle. Finally parted with her after 206k. Still the best money I ever spent on a vehicle.
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I love my truck BUT...
Baron, 10/29/2010
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I love my Sequoia. I think it is the best looking of the full size SUVs and I usually get 18-20 mpg which is good for an 8 seat SUV. However, I have not found my Toyota to be as well built as my Honda's. I am constantly replacing interior trim pieces that and have replaced all of my interior door handles. My overall maintenance bill his higher with this vehicle than with my Honda's too. It it is not an O2 sensor dying or a CV boot splitting it is my bushings for my rack and pinion steering or something else. This thing eats break pads like dessert. Nonetheless, I still like the truck but just have some $ set aside for maint.
RELIABLE FAMILY VEHICLE!!!
anthonydw6, Houston, TX, 12/19/2014
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
bought this truck used in 2009, i wish i knew how many miles, anyways we always traveled back and forth from Houston to Louisiana, in '10 we got a new battery, in '12 we replaced the alternator. We recently sold her because we got 3 new vehicles and this truck was almost at 200k miles and needed some tlc, we just did not have any money in the budge with 3 other car notes. But this baby was a joy to have and we always felt so safe inside. The day we let her go was just hard to believe, but we do hope she will bring joy to another family or something
Great Buy
Scott Carbaugh, 01/24/2010
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Smooth ride, powerful and unbelievably reliable. Most comfortable seats of any car I've owned. We have 140,000 miles on it now and runs like the day we bought it in 2003. Sound system still sounds great. Only problems have been fuel gauge that sometimes doesn't work and VSC lights come on sometimes. Would like if second row was removable.
Do your homework before you buy
kaylavalet, 03/15/2004
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been a big disappointment. I have owned several Toyotas in the past and they have been great. This probably explains all of the high ratings for the Sequoia. Based on Toyota's reputation, I think this vehicle gets greatly overrated. Where do I start? With the constant clacking noise. I have heard or read this described as piston slap, valves, etc.... Dealer is in serious denial. Claims there is no problem. Oil sensor out. Computer diagnostic failure, etc....
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