"vsc/trac" warning lights come on and stay on, and car tries to go back/forward at the same time. I bought this car used with 66,000 miles on it, and problem is chronic. Dealer says they can't recreate the problem. I looked online and there are lots of problems with this in toyota sequoias. Date of most recent incident is recorded below.
2002 Toyota Sequoia transmission complaints
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In 8/06 I noticed a roaring/grinding noise coming from my end. L. Bearing replaced x2. Problem remained. Then replaced the right front bearing. Still to no avail. I then took my car to toyota in tampa who stated the replaced bearing had been pressed in too tight. I took my car back to the mechanic who then took the entire assembly over toyota in clearwater to replace the entire assembly. Still no resolution. Tire problem? So, I took it back to the tire kingdom who put on new michelin cross terrain SUV tires. Problem remained. So I took it back to them and they then put on a new set of michelin ltx tires. Problem remained. So, I then took it to collisiontec in clearwater, thinking that perhaps tire kingdom might have bent something when they originally rotated the tires. (the certified toyota mechanic had previously inspected everything under my car when he first had it but had been unable to detect any damage). Collisiontec drove the car and did an initial inspection, but could not detect anything. They have asked to have me bring the car back so that they can keep it for a week and do a complete inspection. In the meantime, my check engine light came on and the vsc/vtc light came on, so I took it back to the toyota mechanic. The o2 sensor needs to be fixed/replaced. To fix the vsc/vtc toyota doesn't sell the one part needed, only the complete set for $900! This is all on top of the original roar/grinding/vibration problem which still exists!! Reapairs now up to 2k & no resolution. Also, my car was recalled for the ball joint problem. There is no sticker indicating ball joints replaced. If the ball joints were not replaced as they should have been, could this be the source of the roar/grinding/vibration? This roar/grinding/vibration is coming from the front and occurs only when the car is in motion.
I am a police officer and purchased a new 2002 sequoia with high expectations. Shortly after my purchase I noticed that something felt loose in the steering column whenever I shifted the gear handle. The dealer said that there was nothing wrong with it and don't worry about it. The dealer also failed to document my concerns into my vehicle's service record history. Since that time, the vehicle has never received any mechanical damage or had any type of work other than routine maintenance done to it. Now, here I am with a toyota vehicle with only 40,000 miles and a piece of metal has snapped inside of the steering column. The defective parts failure has caused the vehicle to be completely unsafe to operate and the slightest bump to shift the transmission to and from different gears while operating. I took it to the dealer to be repaired under the 5 year warranty and they said that they had never seen this problem before and it shouldn't have happened, but that they would do absolutely nothing to help me out with the problem. I informed the dealer to save the defective part, because it needed to be examined for manufacturers defect. At no time did the dealer ever mentioned, much less offer to have toyotas engineers examine the defective part. I should be receiving the defective part within the next few days. This problem was strictly due to a manufacturers defective part, yet toyota refuses to do the right thing and stand behind their product. I am very disappointed in toyota's lack of quality and especially in it's lack of service commitment. Needless to say, I will never buy another toyota product and will definitely spread the word about toyota's refusal to warranty an obviously defective part. *jb updated *jb0 6/01/06
We pruchased this 2002 toyota sequioa in 8/2001 we had the truck for about 6 mths and then the transmission went out the dealer replace the transmission. In 4/05 the right rear axle seal was leaking cause us to replace the seal. Now 12/05 the rear differential has locked up and the truck is no longer under warranty causing us to pay for repair out of pocket. We dealer has refused to cover the cost for any of the repairs.
I have a 2002 toyota camry with 82,000 miles. The transmission went out in october 2005. On august 2005, the cadallic converter went out also. I feel this car is a lemon and the manufacturing of the car is extremely poor.
I put the vehicle in park, then got out and closed the door. The vehicle was fully stopped when I got out. It then started to move forward, the vehicle picked up speed and moved forward approximately 25 feet. I opened the door as it was moving and pushed on the emergency brake with my hand just as it crashed into the staircase in my garage. When I got back into the vehicle after the crash the car was in drive. Thus the car automatically shifted from park to drive. It is possible it shifted from neutral to drive but I don't think so. Either way this still poses great concern. This incident happened on september 19, 2005. My vehicle is a 2002 toyota sequoia.
(1) grinding noise on acceleration. Engine cutting off when stopping vehicle. (2) stuck in middle or road trying to get truck to stay cranked. (3) replaced transmission at 1/2 dealer cost and 1/2 my cost when complaint started on problem while vehicle was still under warranty.
1. Rear axle leaking - one at 62k miles and one at 72k miles. 2. Wobbling in rear end on braking. 3. Repaired by dealer at my cost - $1300.
Driveshaft was defective. After coming to a complete stop if felt as if consumer had been rear ended. Vehicle was serviced seventeen times, and the dealer stated it was normal.*ak there is also a thumping noise and vehicle lurches forward associated with a hard start condition. Brakes grab at times. Rear speakers inoperative 3rd row. Sunroof rattle. Water inside marker light covers when raining. Rubbng noise from rear wheels. Center wheel cap was tightened. *tt
When attempting to stop the driveshaft produced a kluncking noise. As a result, consumer felt like that vehicle was being hit from behind.
The vsc system engaged and does not take power from the drive train. As a result, a very loud metal shearing noises from undercarriage. Toyota is saying this is normal vehicle is operating as designed by the manufacturer.
I am the owner of a 2002 toyota sequoia. Since december 2002, I have experienced a problem with the 4-wd system on the vehicle. The 4-wd problem was originally noticed by me in late november 2002. I took the sequoia back to the dealer of purchase (burt toyota), however the problem was incorrectly diagnosed. Subsequently, seeking a second opinion I brought the sequoia to stevenson toyota east. The service technician was able to verify and document the problem with the 4wd system. The service technician was unable to fix the problem and the issue was forwarded to toyota engineering for a resolution. I was advised and shown that the problem was entered into the toyota service computer system. I was also told that once toyota determines a resolution I will be notified and the problem covered as a warranty issue. To date, I have had no contact from toyota, yet the problem continues to exist. The 4wd problem consistently occurs in cold weather with temperatures below 30 degrees f. I have found during warmer temperatures, above 50 degrees f, the problem has not been noticed. During cold weather, frequently the vsc on, vsc off and brake light indicators remain lit on the dashboard while driving. Sometimes the center yellow indicator in the 4wd display also flashes yellow. The resolution to this condition most of the time, is once the car is completely warmed up to stop, shut off the ignition and restart the vehicle. Mostly, we watch it all the way on the commute home and to work as there are not many places to stop along the highway! In 2wd mode, there is a noticeable grinding /whining coming from the front transfer case. This is especially noticeable at low speeds. It sounds as if the front transfer case is partially engaged. The resolution to the noise is to place the vehicle in 4wd mode. The sound then seems to go away.
The vehicle was placed into park with the engine running, when all of a sudden it rolled backwards.*ak the engine was left running in the park position when it rolled out of the driveway struck the consumer as he/she was trying to stop it and crashed into a tree *scc
New automobile front axel noise dealer ignores complaint.
Brakes/seal I brought the truck in for 15,000 mile checkup. This is from the repair report: "oil leak from rear axle seal was leaking. Removed both side axle shaft assemblies due to one side was leaking worse than the other. Replaced axle seals on axle housing inside. Also needed to replace rear pads and turn rear rotors due to grease build up on surfaces from axle seals leaking." this caused lubricant/fluid to coat the break pads providing no friction; no rear breaks. I spoke to dealer at colonial toyota and they mentioned that they had heard of similar incidents but had never worked on one before. Also said it was a factory defect that could be fixed.
The traction control system on my 2002 toyota sequoia is dangerous. It cuts engine power and traction to the rear wheels under acceleration in slippery conditions. I have almost been hit several times as a rusult of my vehical "stalling" under acceleration when pulling out into an inmtersection or busy road. Toyota claims it can not disable the sysem
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