Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Toyota Sequoia has 45 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the ... |
| Jun 26, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving around 50 mph, the traction control and vsc warning lights illuminated and the brakes ... |
| Sep 22, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | WELL I TOOK THAT TO A SHOP TO GET THE STEREO WORKING WHICH THE OWNER TOLD ME AFTER TWO HOURS IT WON'... |
| Aug 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | AN INDIVIDUAL IN OKLAHOMA IS TRYING TO SELL THIS VEHICLE WITH A ROLLED BACK ODOMETER. I'M NOT SURE I... |
| May 11, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR TH... |
| May 11, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME RUST ON THE MAIN AREAS WHERE APPOINTED FROM TOYOTA REASON FOR NOT TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE DEAL... |
| Aug 23, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE STABILIT... |
| Feb 2, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF AND HEARING GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT AUT... |
| Oct 22, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED UNKNOWN FLUIDS WERE LEAKING FROM THE ... |
| Jun 7, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED AT TOM SCOTT TOYOTA IN NAMPA, IDAHO. THE STANDARD 120K. PRIOR TO THIS I... |
| Aug 16, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AWAY, DRY CONDITIONS, THE TRAC CON... |
| Mar 15, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME TO A COM... |
| Oct 11, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS A STOP LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES FIRMLY PRESSED DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. IT FELT AS ... |
| Sep 20, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | MY 2002 SEQUOIA HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK YET THE RUST OF THE FRAME AND THE DIFFERENTIAL HAVE ... |
| Jul 15, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR VAR... |
| Apr 15, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | REAR DIFFERENTIAL RUSTED OUT. LUBRICANT LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR |
| Jan 3, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE W/ THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF. AT ONE ... |
| Nov 9, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | NOTICED PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRACTION WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED IN WET OR SNOWY WEATHER. PROBLEM WIT... |
| Aug 26, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE CAR STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND DIED. THERE WAS NO WARN... |
| Jun 21, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | ON 6/21/2010, MY 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SRS 2-WHEEL DRIVE MODEL AT 74K MILES HAD FAILURE WITH ITS AUTOM... |