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While shopping, I test drove 2 other Sequoia's which rode nicely and then the one I finally bought. On the one I bought, I noticed the problem but let the sales person convince me that it was just a balancing issue.
The service people hinted at the tires (Dunlop Grandtrek AT20). I test drove another new Sequoia with the same tires and it had a worse ride than mine...
If anyone has had similar problems/experiences with these tires or other issues which might have the same symptoms, I'd like to hear about them. I may try to pursue a tire swap with Toyota but not sure how far I'll get with that or if that will resolve my issues.
Thanks for response
thanks, shari (braindeadmomma@aol.com)
sadly, i had a rock hit my windshield and started a crack that's moving up on the drivers side. My insurance (in Mass) will pay 100% for replacement. But they did mention a dealer may be more money and I could end up paying some if insurance doesn't cover it all. So the question is, what is the difference between a Toyota windshield and what the third party companies use?
I'm leaning towards having Toyota do it.
Rich
THANKS, SHARI
Thanks for the input. I had my windshield replaced at a reputable local glass dealer after speaking with him on the phone. Him and I agreed that it's better to bring the car in for better control. The mobile service doesn't seem as quality. I felt comfortable. The weird thing is that he put in a Toyota windshield. So far so good. The windshield looks exactly like the one replaced. And Shari, I don't have any speaker sounds in my 03 SR5.
1. Drive it in a circle at a slow speed and listen for any noises from the front end (tire rubbing noise).
2. Listen for any clunking driveline noises while coming to a stop.
3. Listen for rattles from dash, doors etc
4. Excessively loud engine/tappet noises.
5. Listen for rattling from any of the windows.
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks again.
Best of luck, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned, 2001 limited.
1. vehicle should have memory seats for cloth seats for SR-5 model as well as Limited.
2. Vehicle should have standard automatic light control system for SR-5. After all, this should not be difficult, our 1995 Jeep cherokee had this standard feature.
3. When you leave the headlights on, would it be too hard to have the dinging sound (just in case we don't lock the doors to automatically shut off headlights)
4. Clock too low on dash.
5. Hard to see wiper fluid low level on dashboard.
I do hate the toyota wiper blade refills. Those weird metal strips??? I have since changed to an easier replacement brand.
They were replaced at my insistance at 15,000 miles by the Bridgestone Dealer, and the new ones are NOT ANY BETTER. I am sorry to hear that the Dunlops are not any better than Bridgestone.
I too, rode in several other Sequoias and they all had tire/wheel vibration. Maybe Michelin makes better tires? Anyone got them on a Sequoia?
NO Harsh cleaners have ever been used on them.
Anyone have info/ideas on this?
We have had NO major problems at all! Fog light bulbs burned out, Bridgestone Tires stink, (get Michelin LTX instead of Dunlops or Bridgestones)Had Bridgestone replace them at 15,00 miles and it didn't make a difference, they still vibrate and have to be rebalanced every 10,00 miles. Plastics are a bit easy to scratch, but we use a good u/v protectant/cleaner like 2001 or Meguires
We Get 12MPG Towing a cargo trailer, and 18 HWY.
GREAT SUV, Does all it's supposed to, very well.
If it did it all the time I would be back to the dealer. Next time have the repair person drive a new seq and see if it has the same "hesitation". I think not! mine is a '01 2wd with 80K miles.
Of Course Toyota says this NEVER has happened to anyone before. o;) No matter, I'm a happy camper.
bad gas, run it almost empty, fill up with premium at a different station and throw in some fuel injector cleaner
plugged fuel filter
clogged air filter
fouled plugs, have them changed if the above doesn't help.