Numerous problems with this overpriced SUV. Brakes have been a continual problem and dealer service failed to notify us about well documented issues with rotors. Now at 40,000 miles we have been fighting with corporate Toyota and dealer service to pay some or all of the replacment expense.
Similar problem with A/C compressor. It has seized and will cost $2,000. More fighting with Toyota occurring.
Fold down middle seats have never worked properly as piece of plastic has broken.
Other minor issues with windows and weather stipping.
A nice car to drive, but the issues and price dwarf the expense and positives.
I want out of my lease - today!
It seems that every big SUV review has one or two bad reviews about the braking system. My question is, do you think it could be the owners fault. Maybe they drive to fast and then that is causing them to brake too hard. Causing the brakes to fail.
I see it all too often.
I wouldn't generalize by saying that just because someone drives an SUV, that they necessarily tend to go to fast, therefore ruining their brakes. I have read many Toyota Sequoia reviews, and there seems to be a common problem with the brakes, it might just be a discrepancy in the design, there are many people who have sports cars that drive more loony then SUV owners, it just depends on the person's driving habits, not the car they drive.
I agree with this last comment. Depends on how you drive. I had numerous argument over brakes with my Grand cherokee until I realize that the size of the rotors did not fit with the power of the beast. Not the case with you.
I've seen this problem with other manufacturers like Chevy Suburbans 1500. The problem was they used the braking system from the 1500 pickup. Minus the weight of the chasis worked to spec. however, with the added weight and the SUV being the daily suburban assault vehicle, increased wear on breaks was unavoidable. GT
I've seen this problem with other manufacturers like Chevy Suburbans 1500. The problem was they used the braking system from the 1500 pickup. Minus the weight of the chasis worked to spec. however, with the added weight and the SUV being the daily suburban assault vehicle, increased wear on breaks was unavoidable. GT
I'm sorry you got saddled with both a poorly built vehicle and an uncooperative dealership. Sadly, Toyota seems to be in a state of decline. Comments on various models seem to indicate a lot of problems, especially in the area of brakes and in poor customer service. One member of our family has a Sequoia, and it has not lived up to its price or reputation. We opted for a domestic. In 60,000 miles we've had no problems, it is equal (or better) in overall build quality and cost $20,000 less.
I have a 2002 Sequoia Limited I bought April 10, 2002. Today I have 59,000.00 on this SUV and so far with regular maintenance done. I have needed all new Rotors and now I need a new transmission.
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