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2003 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (24%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2003 Toyota Sequoia repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Sequoia

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Toyota Sequoia in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
May 2013

151000 mi

US $1500
Shift housing. Put gear on Park. Car doesnt stay put. 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Sequoia in Alabama, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

27000 mi

US $33000
Defective oil sending unit replaced after 6000 miles. 
Toyota Sequoia in Alabama, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2018
Mar 2018

171000 mi

US $20
three traction related caution lights were on. Upon pulling codes it pointed to a problem with the charcoal canister for gas fumes from the tank. A mechanic told me it was normally a worn out seal on the gas cap and suggested buying a new gas cap and cleaning the mouth of the fuel filler area that the cap screws into. Update: I only cleaned the seal and it has been fine for a few months. 
Sep 2018

177000 mi

US $35
Passenger side door interior handle cracked. Removed trim piece and door panel. Replaced Door handle. Purchased handle from the dealer for ~$35. 
Toyota Sequoia in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

290000 mi

US $700
The temperature control brain which operates the cabin climate control, external temperature gauge and engine temperature gauge died. The dealer performed diagnostics, determined the problem and found a used control unit to replace the dead control unit. 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Toyota Sequoia in Utah, United States
- Aug 2010
Aug 2010

65000 mi

US $1800
Replaced computer module that regulates traction control 
Toyota Sequoia in Nigeria
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Mar 2023

94240 mi
Lower control arm. Mechanic was unable to remove it. Seized bolt 
Toyota Sequoia in Montana, United States
Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

147000 mi

US $400
axle and cv joint 
Toyota Sequoia in Missouri, United States
- Jun 2005
Apr 2004

60000 mi

US $250
The "D" stopped lighting up when in Drive. 
Apr 2005

60000 mi

US $200
VSC kept lighting up and it needed a new sensor. 
Jun 2005

60000 mi

US $600
Engine had a rattle - they changed plugs - didn't fix the problem - then determined it was an electronic sensor. 
Toyota Sequoia in Missouri, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

156000 mi

US $150
Driver's side inner tie rod boot was torn; mechanic replaced with a new boot. 
Jun 2022

188500 mi

US $500
Skid control decelerometer failed (under the center console) and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Sequoia in Virginia, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2023
Feb 2013

35700 mi

US $500
Replaced rear bearing seal Replaced dashboard light 
Apr 2015

50500 mi

US $2500
Replace CV/U joints Recall traction control system 
Aug 2021

86000 mi

US $3000
Check engine light, emissions control replaced both catalytic converters 
Jan 2023

90000 mi
Sunroof motor failed leaving sunroof open. Was able to manually close it with help from the failing motor. A new motor is $600 so did not replace it. 
Toyota Sequoia in Oregon, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012

226000 mi

US $1400
Calipers had rusted and were no longer disengaging pads from rotors on two wheels. Replaced all 4 calipers. 
Toyota Sequoia in Rhode Island, United States
Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
Jan 2013 Rear tail gate door handle did not work. 
Toyota Sequoia in New York, United States
Jul 2009 - Jan 2014
Oct 2009

78950 mi

US $245
new brakes 
Nov 2012

149300 mi

US $1000
new front calipers, rotors, pads. one caliper had completely seized, replaced the other as PM. 
Toyota Sequoia in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

138200 mi
Frame needs to be re-sprayed due to corrosion. First time it was done the protective spray came off. Dealership has no idea how it came off. Frame was re sprayed for corrosion seems to be better as far as rust. 
Toyota Sequoia in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

US $30
Replaced broken handle/latch on rear hatch door. 
Mar 2013

120000 mi

US $5
Rust in one of the door jambs. I wire-brushed the rust away to bare metal and applied rust-oleum. 
Toyota Sequoia in Colorado, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

67700 mi

US $172
Gasoline leak Injector O-Rings after frigid weather. First padi repair this vehicle 
Jul 2013

85000 mi

US $650
Yaw Sensor. Thank goodness the cost for this terrible part has dropped since all the issues people first reported back in 2003-5. Dow from $1000. 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia Repair Histories

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