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2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission problems

56 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,027. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
56
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
100,027
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    21
  • Axle assembly
    3
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    2
  • Driveline: differential unit
    2
  • Driveline
    2
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Sequoia transmission problems in other years

2001200520102021

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 33Transmission failure 10Hesitation 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Toyota Sequoia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 270,535 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the traction control system would independently activate, causing the vehicle to suddenly stop upon acceleration. The contact stated that the traction control light would intermittently illuminate during the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and they informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 270,535.

Filed Jun 29, 2021 · Transmission · NJ

While driving around 50 mph, the traction control and vsc warning lights illuminated and the brakes started locking up, which made me seem like the traction control kicked in. The front wheels started seizing and the vehicle started jerking in middle of the highway. I had to pull over and have a cousin pick up my parents that were riding in the car and had to restart the vehicle. I was able to drive it home with the problem happening again right as I was taking my exit to my home.

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Body, Engine · CA

Well I took that to a shop to get the stereo working which the owner told me after two hours it won't be ready until tomorrow so I left it there with the deposit went back the next day after work just to pick it up until I got home start observing that my anti security alarm wasn't working well while observing I noticed that the doors weren't the same color as the truck then I noticed my sunroof was in it then started noticing that the VIN number was in places I've never seen before and now I went to the dmv logged in check my VIN number and plates it sees that it's been put up for sale

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Body, Transmission · MD

Frame rust on the main areas where appointed from toyota reason for not taking the truck to the dealer is because there wer no recalls for the vintage but overall the the frame is my major concern.heavy spots on the frme

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 181,000 miles · NJ

When the vehicle is in motion the vsc trac lights come on and the brakes active on their own causing the cracking noise and a rough jerk motion to the car. This has happened several times both on the highway and city streets even when driving 10 miles per hour

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · OK

An individual in oklahoma is trying to sell this vehicle with a rolled back odometer. I'm not sure if they are knowingly doing it but they are selling it as having 130000 miles when the last reported was 283000

Filed May 23, 2018 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · IL

Sudden transmission failure while driving on highway, caused an extremely dangerous situation for the driver and occupants of this vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 191,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the stability light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the yaw-rate sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 191,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 124,000 miles · FL

2002 sequoia purchased used, vsc trac desengages without warning at any time, slowing down the vehicle and making grinding noice in the suspension or breaks, it will reset again after park and shutting the engine off, this problem had happen at least 10 times in about one year that I am driving it, due to the unexpected desengage of the vsc trac at any time slowing down the vehicle with out warning and no break light it is a safety concern, I have look in the internet and this problem is very common with this vehicles equiped with the vsc trac, I have called toyota and there is no recalls for the issue, I believe it it is a malfunction of the system it should be take care unless they are waiting for something drastic to happen, hope I can get some where with this complaint, this is a second toyota at home and I like to keep both cars for as long as I can. This particular problem does happen at any time in the street at 20 miles higway at 50 some times at 60 miles, during straight ride or turning left or right, please advise I should not have to incurre expences on a factory defective issue.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

2002 toyota sequoia vsc trac sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise when it auto-engage and disengage in motion.

Questions about the 2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission

Does the 2002 Toyota Sequoia have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,027 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Sequoia have bad transmission?

The Toyota Sequoia model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2001 (35 complaints) and 2004 (17 complaints).

Other 2002 Toyota Sequoia problems

Driver assistance 252Brakes 192Acceleration 135Body 95Steering 78Suspension 50Electrical 42Airbags 34Locks 30Engine 21Wheels 15Fuel system 11Tires 6Visibility 6Seat belts 3Lights 2Seats 1

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