2002 Toyota Sequoia locks problems

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Body, Locks · 138,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact observed that the frame was corroded and the hood and tailgate latches were unable to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Body, Locks · 95,005 miles · NY

Driving on ny thruway transmission went. Towed to nearest service station where new transmission was installed after which we were told that the chassis was extremely rusty. Two days later, the engine light came on - took car to sears to find out trans fluid leak and frame rotted and declined servicing vehicle. Followed up at toyota dealer for leak and frame inspection. Technician found power steering line leaking power steering fluid and excessive frame perforation / corrosion. They would not work on it. Technician installed a new hook lock and cable assembly as hood would not lock.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Locks · FL

I went to exit my car one night and the drivers door handle snapped off in my hand leaving me to find another way to exit my vehicle other than the one that all people use to exit their vehicle the drivers door. Should I have been in an accident at the time I would have been trapped in my vehicle. Prior to that my rear lid handle stopped working. Toyota refused to fix it because the warranty is up and they feel this is not a safety issue. In contacting my local dealer I was told this happens all the time and was just laughed at I was told what do you expect it is only plastic.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Body, Locks · 90,295 miles · AL

The rear hatch on my 2002 toyota sequoia will open intermittently. Sometimes it will open , but most of the time it will not. When it does open, it will not lock. This should be a safety recall because if you have a flat tire, there is no way to lower the spare.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Body, Locks · 100,000 miles · TX

Interior door handle failure - only method of exiting vehicle. Failed for a third time under normal use before reporting to the federal safety agency. If vehicle is in a crash, on fire, or under water, a person will panic and exert greater force than normal on the handle, snapping it, leading to potential death. Dealer told me they have "hundreds" of these come through. Ask toyota how many they have replaced to get actual scope. They have no incentive to correct failure since dealer makes $250.00 to correct the failure. No egress in a burning car is equivalent to no fire exit doors in a burning building.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Locks · 67,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. The contact stated he was unable to open the rear trunk hatch with his keys or the trunk release switch. The manufacturer advised having the dealer inspect the vehicle to assess the failure. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 67,200 and the current mileage was 67,500.

Filed Apr 28, 2010 · Locks · 135,000 miles · NY

2002 sequoia. Now have had to replace the trunk latch twice as each time it has rusted out and would not latch. Very expensive repair.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · 119,000 miles · MA

In july of last year, my 2002 toyota sequoia experienced car trouble. The vehicle experienced 3 major problems. First, the rear window on the back of the vehicle would suddenly open all by itself. This self opening would occur at numerous times. The window would open when the vehicle was being driven, when it was stationary or even while it was unoccupied. The scariest however, was when the vehicle was being driven. Fortunately for me and my family no one was injured. The second major problem occurred with the door locks. The locks would lock and unlock themselves repeatedly without anyone touching them. This locking/unlocking would again take place when the vehicle was being driven, stationary or even unoccupied. The last complaint is that the gas gauge will drop to empty without any reason so there are many times that I do not know how much gasoline I have left in the tank. This too is occurring on a random basis. It's like the vehicle is haunted.

Filed May 2, 2009 · Locks · 51,000 miles · HI

To date, the rear door hatch, inside driver passenger door handle and now the rear passenger side door handle have cracked. All component have broken off completely, making opening the doors impossible. This creates a danger for driver and passengers because they cannot readily exit vehicle.

Filed Apr 28, 2009 · Locks · 91,000 miles · MA

While making a turn on the road the rear trunk opened spilling all contents out on the highway. The latch has been an issue before - appears locked but really is not. This could have caused an accident with someone behind me not to mention that if a child (or animal) was in the rear of the vehicle they would have fallen out. The latch was rusted and had to be replaced to the tune of over $300.00. Toyota has acknowledged that this is a problem but not on the recall list. This should be - along with the leather seats peeling and the rust all over the bottom of the vehicle. I had to also replace stability links (not ball joints which are under recall) rods as well - to the tune of almost 1k...also rusted. There appears to be a significant rusting issue with these particular vehicles! (toyota sequoia 2002).