Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Toyota Sequoia has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 666 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V883000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V285000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V286000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V225000 BALL JOINT FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V129000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 196 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 135 complaints
- Structure 95 complaints
- Service Brakes 94 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
Of the 666 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 666 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Toyota Sequoia shows average reliability due to significant airbag recalls and high complaints for electronic stability control and braking systems. These issues contribute to moderate repair frequencies and average maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Ball joints | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| Hydraulic system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension components annually
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises or feelings
- ESC warning light illumination
- Steering play or vibrations
- Airbag warning light stays on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.