2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 from North America - Comments

I have a 2002 SR5 Sequoia I purchased in March 2005. Since then I have had minimal problems with it above normal maintenance. I do my own brakes (which in the past 5 years I replaced twice). I got it with just over 40K miles; it now has 196K and the the only "major" thing I did to it was replace two oxidation sensors which ran me about $900. It has undergone 3 separate accidents... two were deer (which insurance covered) and someone rear-ended me (also covered by their insurance). These were major expenses, but not at a fault of Toyota. The sensors HAD to be replaced because my dogs decided to chew through the cables to the sensors and took them out while doing so - still not a fault of Toyota.

I found my truck to be a very well built vehicle and the quality I expected from Toyota. No power loss or anything of the sort I read about here.

That said, just today the check engine light lit and I suspect its another sensor that went out. The truck has no strange sounds or noises that would indicate a major issue. I keep regular maintenance up on my truck.

I will say that I have had the rear handle replaced twice, and it needs replacing again. My thoughts on this is because of the accident, the latch was somewhat damaged and not replaced (the rubber insulator is getting caught up in the latch mechanism). So I'll need to replace the latch and possibly handle.

I have 2002 Sequoia limited with over 120,000 miles and have run all over this wonderful nation, sometimes even low on oil because my wife just forgets to change the oil. This SUV is a tank, never a problem; we are a family of 9 and this vehicle is versatile, runs on cheap gas. No problems here, would buy a fleet if I could. The brake vibration is easy; just cut your rotors, but not on the vehicle the way dealer recommends. Good Luck.

I have a 2002 Sequoia, which I bought used in 2004 with about 72k miles. For the most part, it has been a good car, however I have had brake issues ever since I bought it. I have replaced, 4 front rotors, front brake calipers, as well as rear rotors. The car still vibrates from the front end when I brake. I do think this is a defect on Toyota's part and not just a regular services issue. This as been a nagging headache for me. I have had 5 Toyotas in my short life and this is the biggest loser.

I recently bought another car, not a Toyota. My reasoning for this is, there are so many good car makers to choose from, if you are going to spend your money, buy a good car. Thanks.