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#8977 of 8984 2002 Sequoia by blackdog4

Sep 01, 2012 (3:17 pm)

I bought this SUV new, it had 86,000 Miles on it. Body and interior in wonderful shape. I sold it yesterday for salvage. The steering gear rack and power steering pump failed making the car unsteerable. It was towed and on inspection the frame was shot. the mechanic could push his finger through multiple spots. It was too far gone to try to weld a plates to strengthen it nor could the defective parts be replaced safely. I live in New England and we use salt on the roads and I occassionally drive on the beach. I have had a Montero and an Explorer in the past, similar milage and use without a frame failure.
 
If you are buying a used Sequoia, even if low milage, have it inspected carefully. I am very disappointed that the frame was so poorly made.

#8978 of 8984 Re: 2002 Sequoia [blackdog4] by aux1207071

Sep 16, 2012 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: blackdog4 (Sep 01, 2012 3:17 pm)
I hope you looked into the recalls carefully first. Toyota does not have the 2001-04 on recall but a campaign is active which is addressing bad frames campain is called "COD"

#8979 of 8984 Re: Sequoia Engine & Miles [wlea] by aux1207071

Sep 19, 2012 (3:03 am)

Replying to: wlea (Oct 18, 2011 8:01 am)
just a heads up 01-04 is on a recall campaign in the cold states for frame rust. they are checking the frames and coating them or replacing them this started this month

#8980 of 8984 Re: Sequoia Engine & Miles [aux1207071] by jswobe

Nov 02, 2012 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: aux1207071 (Sep 19, 2012 3:03 am)
I have a 2002 Sequoia and the frame is completely rusted. Where did you find / hear that info about a recall in the northern states? I just spent two days this week talking to Toyota corporate and a local dealer...

#8982 of 8984 Re: Sequoia Engine & Miles [jswobe] by aux1207071

Nov 02, 2012 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: jswobe (Nov 02, 2012 6:32 pm)
toyota.com and sign up as member and it will show a campain called "cod"
 and was released appox sept 2012. i do not know where you are located but
 ira toyota of danvers mass did the coating on mine and i heard they are
 doing a frame swap last week hope this helps. this is not a recall as it makes them admit a problem it is a campaign which is more of them being a nice guy

#8983 of 8984 2012 nav update by saramaddie

Nov 13, 2012 (9:35 pm)

I have a 2008 Sequoia and have never updated the nav system. I was told that the 2012 update is available and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the update. I know that the old one seems to be outdated as many of our local streets are not shown but I wonder how much has been added to the upgrade.

#8984 of 8984 Re: Sequoia Engine & Miles [aux1207071] by laury198

Dec 31, 2012 (2:53 pm)

Replying to: aux1207071 (Sep 19, 2012 3:03 am)
I filed a complaint with Toyota and with the government. A couple of months later I received a letter from Toyota to have my Sequoia inspected by a dealer. They replaced the frame. Also dealer did the manifold gasket etc at same time for 1/2 price. Now for that rust bucket tail gate and lock! . . .

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