2002 Toyota Sequoia Toyota Sequoia 2002

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2002 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (24%)

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2002 Toyota Sequoia engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

217000 mi

US $600
Spark plug replacement, throttle body cleaning 
loss of power while accelerating. Acceleration was not smooth. perhaps one of the cylinders not firing 

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2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

171000 mi

US $2400
Transmission cooling line that goes into the radiator, ruptured into the radiator. Had to replace timing belt, radiator, lines, etc 
169200 mi

US $2000
Catalytic code with OBDM II 
210000 mi

US $100
Misfire on cylinder #1 set check engine light flashing and caused significant loss of power and engine shudder under throttle. Replaced coil on cylinder #1 and all spark plugs. 
212000 mi

US $80
Check engine light for bank 1 sensor 1 (driver's side upstream) oxygen sensor heater circuit. Replaced the sensor myself with a Denso part from local parts store. 
213000 mi

US $120
Muffler to tailpipe connection rusted out. Had a local muffler shop weld it back together rather than replace the muffler. 
194000 mi

US $800
Replaced 6 of 8 coilpacks. Some due to failure and others due to age/wear/condition. 
218000 mi

US $850
Engine's Radiator blew rather suddenly. No warning. Radiator, Thermostat, gaskets & hoses replaced. 
217000 mi

US $3200
Replaced radiator 
228000 mi

US $700
struggles to run cold when stationary - replaced fan, replaced thermostat 
264000 mi

US $570
Radiator violently failed (24" crack across the top) due to faulty cap - replaced the radiator and all associated coolant after getting a tow to the shop. 

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2002 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

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