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  • ganjaganja Member Posts: 16
    I am noticing my first Seq problems. We just got a 2WD LTD and when I drove it yesterday, I noticed that the vehicle jerks/vibrates sometimes when I take my foot off the brake pedal and acceleratel at stop lights Don't know if I am doing something wrong but if I am gentle on my brake pedal while accelarating from stop light, I don't notice it sometimes. Anybody else has the same problem?

    Is there a simple way to search the 2500+ posts on Sequoia and query if similar questions were asked before?
    Thanks
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    No middle row captains chairs. They will be improving the driver's arm rests by raising the height of the console.
  • joelisjoelis Member Posts: 315
    I didn't realize this was still the Seq Fan Club topic (as in, say something nice, or off with your head).

    I was just stating some observations based on what the topics were saying. By the way, I am still looking for that Topic where "all the Expedition Problems" are mentioned. All I have found in that area is an old, rather dead topic. I haven't seen any recent posts made in that
    area. (I'd like to get a jump on any recalls, etc ;) )

    Anyway, you guys are still too funny with your emotion over a truck. I don't get it. Its only a truck. If its good for you, then good, if you have problems, then get them fixed. Some of you treat them like your child is being insulted or something.

    Like I said before, the only reason I posted in the first place was because some of you talk like this is the greatest vehicle ever built. Don't you realize you just bought an overpriced truck, which Toyota is making their biggest profit margin on right now?

    All SUV's are really just overpriced trucks. I prefer to look for the ones that take the least amount of money out of my pocket to do the job required. If it wasn't for my wife who prefers to carry her 'Stuff' INSIDE a climate controlled bed area, I wouldn't even have one in my garage.
  • 714cut714cut Member Posts: 355
    I have had similar problems to you and I would like more details/info about how you went about getting the results you did. Could you please e-mail me at mangnall@bulkley.net. Many thanks.
  • missemisse Member Posts: 22
    is there anyway to reset the electrical system to continue using the Accessory plugs when the key is out? My husband's GPS beeps and starts wearing out batteries each time we make a stop. I rejoiced to be able to use my Accessory plug in the back today, only to realize I had to go forward, unlock the driver door, insert the key, and return to the rear before it would work!

    Also, can I reset the Window Lock button to stop locking my panel? I have to unlock it to roll down the windows and forget to relock. As soon as my 6-year old gets in the car, she checks her button to see if she can have some window fun before I hit lock again. Once I lock her out, I can't raise the window either! Rats!
  • dan165dan165 Member Posts: 653
    I turned in my 01 Sequoia on Friday. The salesman who sold the truck really tried hard to sell me another, but I told him I decided to get something else. I think he understood. Anyway, I picked up my GMC Yukon SLE on Saturday morning. So far so good. It's a very nice looking truck and compared well with the Sequoia. Anyway.. I wish you all well with your trucks. I'm sure most will have better luck than I did.

    mmcgregor : To answer your question, I had engine clicking when the motor was cool and the dealer could not fix it. I also had the engine light come on a number of times. I'm not sure if it was all part of the same problem as I don't know a lot about trucks/cars.

    714cut : I will try an e-mail you later in the week. I am off on a business trip for the next couple of days. Basically it was a matter of Toyota not being able to fix my truck and my dealership fighting on my behalf.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    misse: I hear you about the accessory plugs. I also find that a major pain. My Toyota dealer told me there is no way to change that. Of course it would be very simple for someone who is competent with electrical circuits and a drill to run a wire directly to one of the outlets, but that wouldn't be officially sanctioned. Since I lease my sequoia, I haven't gone that route.

    I have a question about maintenance schedules. I live in a hilly area in Vermont, and drive about 1/3 of my miles on dirt roads. My dealer (the only one in town) has its own maintenance schedule which recommends oil changes every 3750 miles instead of every 5000 to 7500 as in the manual that came with my vehicle (and correspondingly shorter intervals to other maintenance items, such as doing tire rotation etc. at 7500). They say that they feel this schedule is more appropriate for the area. Does this seem reasonable, or is this just a scam to make more on maintenance (which is not cheap compared to the Expedition we had before).

    on the Expedition/Sequoia debate, the drive/power/handling of the Sequoia wins hands down, IMO, but the Sequoia has many more stupid user-interface features that tick me off, all of which assume that the driver is too stupid to make decisions for himself. Such as the accessory plugs turning off when you take out the key, the doors re-locking a very short time after unlocking with the remote entry fob if you don't open them, the recirculate coming on whenever it is hot out, even when you don't have the auto button pushed for the climate control, the window lock key locking out even the driver's controls, etc.... I don't get the point of having a window-down switch for the back window on the remote entry fob with no window-up switch. Personally I have not had any problems with the Sequoia so far, but I'm only at 6300 miles.
  • 714cut714cut Member Posts: 355
    I see postings about the driver's window being locked out when window lock key is pushed. This does not happen with mine! All windows are locked except the drivers window.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    misse: I hear you about the accessory plugs. I also find that a major pain. My Toyota dealer told me there is no way to change that. Of course it would be very simple for someone who is competent with electrical circuits and a drill to run a wire directly to one of the outlets, but that wouldn't be officially sanctioned. Since I lease my sequoia, I haven't gone that route.

    I have a question about maintenance schedules. I live in a hilly area in Vermont, and drive about 1/3 of my miles on dirt roads. My dealer (the only one in town) has its own maintenance schedule which recommends oil changes every 3750 miles instead of every 5000 to 7500 as in the manual that came with my vehicle (and correspondingly shorter intervals to other maintenance items, such as doing tire rotation etc. at 7500). They say that they feel this schedule is more appropriate for the area. Does this seem reasonable, or is this just a scam to make more on maintenance (which is not cheap compared to the Expedition we had before).

    on the Expedition/Sequoia debate, the drive/power/handling of the Sequoia wins hands down, IMO, but the Sequoia has many more stupid user-interface features that tick me off, all of which assume that the driver is too stupid to make decisions for himself. Such as the accessory plugs turning off when you take out the key, the doors re-locking a very short time after unlocking with the remote entry fob if you don't open them, the recirculate coming on whenever it is hot out, even when you don't have the auto button pushed for the climate control, the window lock key locking out even the driver's controls, etc.... I don't get the point of having a window-down switch for the back window on the remote entry fob with no window-up switch. Personally I have not had any problems with the Sequoia so far, but I'm only at 6300 miles.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    714cut: what I meant about the window lock key is that in my Expedition, if I had the window lock button on, I could still operate *all four* windows from the controls on the driver's door, but the kids couldn't operate their own windows. On the Sequoia, I have to unlock all the windows if I want to open one of the windows other than my own (including the rear hatch window, I think). That is a pain. I want to keep them locked so the kids can't use them (accidentally or on purpose) but I want to be able to use them all easily.
  • 3lakeswi3lakeswi Member Posts: 77
    We recently purchased a Toyota Sequoia SR5 for my wife. After many test drives of various vehicles she decided that is what she wanted. I had no disagreements with her and we made the purchase.

    So far the Toyota has been a good vehicle with few grievances. However, when compared to my MC Yukon ST the Toyota is not even in the same league. The MC is far superior in ride, comfort and interior layout. The Toyota is not nearly as comfortable as the MC on long trips. Additionally the Toyota stereo is average at best - TOO MUCH BASS! The climate control system always seems to be blowing whether it is turned off or not. On the plus side, the Toyota gets better mileage, the engine is quieter, has more space and allows seating for 8. Still, the GMC is a much better vehicle.

    When it comes time to trade the Sequoia in is when I will be most curious. Can the Sequoia keep up that Toyota tradition of high trade-in values? Only time will tell, until then, I grab the Yukon keys.
  • 3lakeswi3lakeswi Member Posts: 77
    I think that spell checking on my last post turned all of my "GMC"s into "MC"s. That should read GMC Yukon SLT.
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  • wbiassouwbiassou Member Posts: 14
    I have a 2WD Limited, I have about 8900 miles. The last couple of weeks, my truck has been blowing fuses, the fuse that powers the antenna, interior lights, clock, and my home link. The weird thing is the clock re sets itself to 1:00, every time I cut the truck off. My dealer wants to replace the radio, I personally think their is a short some where. This has happened three times in a matter of 5 days, anyone else having similar problem ?
  • hookeyhookey Member Posts: 54
    I have one answer for you. The remote control does not have the ability to close the back window because this is an unsafe thing to do. There have been, in the past, several instances where children have gotten there heads stuck in a closing rear window and have died or been brain damaged. I actually know of one friend of the family whose child suffered brain damage in this manner. This is a legal liability issue for car companies. In fact, most SUV's do not even have a working rear window. With the Sep. the company wants to make sure you know if there is an obstruction before closing the window.
  • hookeyhookey Member Posts: 54
    Have a little chip on your shoulder about the Sequoia, huh?

    You may wonder about posters who make this is a "Sequoia Fan Club". I, on the other hand, always wonder what motivates people who do not like a particular car to hang out and keep repeating the same negative comments over and over. I also find it hard to understand why people get so upset about Toyota making a good profit on this car. If you know anything about basic economics, companies that make the best product and sell for a reasonable price make the most profit. In theory the price should reflect supply and demand in such a way that the company would make less money if it either raised or lowered its prices. I have no problem at all with Toyota making money if they make a high quality car that fits a market need. And the market itself is the judge of that. Since the Sequoia is one of the biggest profit makers for Toyota, it seems the product has met a market need at a reasonable price.

    I think that your specific views on SUV's being no better than a regular truck are a result of the apparent small size of your family. If it was just my wife and I, I would agree that a pick-up would in many ways be just as good or batter than a higher priced SUV. But, if you have a wife and four kids, and friends of the kids to drive around, like I do, than a higher priced SUV is far, far superior to an open bed truck. My wife would probably have serious issues with putting our 4 or 5 year-old out in the truck bed, particularly in the winter months. She probably wouldn't want me to do that with our 7 or 8 year old either. :-)

    The Sequoia is not perfect, in fact far from it. It may however be the "greatest vehicle ever built" for my particular needs. And that's the point.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    hookey: I understand the safety issue regarding the rear window. However I don' t think that is addressed by making you raise it from the driver's seat! I can see better when standing right behind my vehicle holding my key fob! I would have preferred a regular pop open window like on my old Expy because I never use the Sequoia window since it is so inconvenient to close!
  • comedydramacomedydrama Member Posts: 17
    Wes, please keep us posted about the issue? I have this problem just reported to me on another 2WD Limited that was delivered and it's the first I have heard of it, ever. Now, you are experiencing the same problems they are. PLEASE keep me/us posted here, or via email? I'd like to see how this is resolved and what the problem actually is.

    Thanks!
  • hookeyhookey Member Posts: 54
    I agree that if you were standing right behind the vehicle and using your key fob it would be just as safe or safer than using the button on the dash. However, the remote works from a great distance. Mine works from inside my house while my truck is in the driveway. If the owner (or even one of of the owner's kids) hit the "close rear window" button from inside the house, or from anywhere while not in view of the truck, it could be very dangerous. I understand that this is an extra safety devise that many owners don't really need. However, if it saves one life or serious injury it is worth the inconvenience to the owners. Also, based on the history of problems with this, the manufacturer is dealing with a known risk and they would face serious legal liability if anyone was hurt badly or killed.

    In addition to the button on the dash, you can close the window from the keyhole in the rear door. I'm not sure that's much more difficult than a manual popout window. And putting the window all the way down allows you to carry items that are too long to fit fulling inside the truck.
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    You are aware that you can raise the back window with the key right? Insert the key and turn it to the right. You must hold it for two seconds before it starts back up and you also lock the doors when you do this.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    hookey: I understand the safety issue regarding the rear window. However I don' t think that is addressed by making you raise it from the driver's seat! I can see better when standing right behind my vehicle holding my key fob! I would have preferred a regular pop open window like on my old Expy because I never use the Sequoia window since it is so inconvenient to close!
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    Any comments on my dealership's more aggressive maintenance schedule? If it's really necessary that's one thing, but I was kind of looking forward to the 5000 miles between oil changes.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    Cliffy, you're right, I had forgotten that you can close the window with the key. Still a bit of a pain in practice, but better than doing it from the driver's seat. Now the big question, can I do this if I have the window lock button down?
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    Most dealers have their own "preferred maintenance schedule" and it usually goes beyond what the manufacturer suggests. If you go by the book you will be fine. There certainly is nothing wrong with doing the oil changes more frequently, but it really isn't required to keep it running well for years.
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    I don't know about it with the window locked. Try it and let us know.
  • 2001seqowner2001seqowner Member Posts: 6
    Does anyone notice a bad oder or stink from your Sequoia when accelerating hard? I just started to notice this on my Sequoia with the windows down. I've never really paid attentioned to it, but it would stink pretty bad when I accellerate hard up a hill or something. I called the service department and they said that it's normal. Anyone know what the heck I'm smelling?

    Thanks

    (Message was also posted in the Sequoia "problem and solutions" board).
  • wbiassouwbiassou Member Posts: 14
    I just came back from the dealership, they stated that it can be a short, but they will evaluate it on Wednesday. They are loaning me a Camry, while they run some test. Comedydrama, you stated that you know of someone else having a similar problem. What kind of problem are they having exactly ?
  • suznjonessuznjones Member Posts: 32
    Has anyone noticed a grunting type of noise from the rear of the vehicle when you turn it off. My husband noticed it when parking in the garage after driving home. I hear it too but then I noticed my Maxima makes the same noise too. I'm sure it's normal but I'm just curious as to what it is. It's kind of a grunting/groaning noise that comes in waves.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    I noticed it too. It seems like it might be something coming from the fuel pump or thereabouts.
  • comedydramacomedydrama Member Posts: 17
    Exact same as yours. Clock keeps resetting to 1, antenna won't raise, overhead interior light not working, etc.

    I did a little research on a demo we had here a few months back that had the same problem, so I discovered today that we did see that issue come up a while back on that car./ The fix? The light-up vanity mirror on the driver's side had a short in it.

    Tell your dealership to look there first -- it may save them a lot of time.

    -CD
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    will try it with the window locks and report back tomorrow :)
  • wbiassouwbiassou Member Posts: 14
    Thanks, I will let the dealership know to check that first. Thanks for the hint. I really hope that resolves this issue, because I really love this truck. I enjoy the fact that it doesn't ride like a truck. I also want to detect all the ills while still under warranty. Thanks again, I will let you know how it turns out...
  • jfuller001jfuller001 Member Posts: 9
    Cliffy,

    Any word on possibility of modifying existing 2001s with the "new and improved" center console/armrest for 2002 - although, it may be tricky with rear climate control on back of console. Just wondering...
  • petro33petro33 Member Posts: 192
    comedydrama I had a 93 ford van that had the exact same problem and it took two fuses to find out it was the vanity light in the visor that caused the problem. People would leave it on and it would short out. I solved it by cutting the wire so it was impossible to turn on!!
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    I haven't heard, but I doubt it.
  • missemisse Member Posts: 22
    Thanks for your comments and thanks to robynk for helping me realize I do not have the only kids who want to play with windows. My husband is an electrical engineer by degree, but after looking at nota4re's pictures of his audio/video installation, I think I'll just live with the inconvenience.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    With the window locks on, neither the key fob button nor the dash button operates the rear window, but the key in the hatch keyhole does. That's more usable than I originally thought.
  • robynkrobynk Member Posts: 46
    fixing the accessory plugs to always work should be *way* easier than an a/v installation -- a single pair of wires should do it, unless I am missing something here.
  • bravocharlie1bravocharlie1 Member Posts: 14
    Just bought our Sequoia (and loving it) but no running boards on it and the wife wants them added. Is there a lighted running board option? Does anyone know of a good aftermarket source for the running boards or is the OEM the best bet? Thanks!!
  • 714cut714cut Member Posts: 355
    While I respect your opinion about the Yukon, I think you're off base with your comments. "The Sequoia is not even in the same league". How do you figure that? Most of the major car magazines have tested them together and the Sequoia has won every single comparison. The interior and layout of the Yukon is singled out as lacking compared to the rest of the competition. Again you're welcome to your opinion but how about cutting back on the exaggerations!
  • valuepleasevalueplease Member Posts: 4
    I'm considering a 2001 (or 2002) SR5, but am curious about any owners' mileage updates. How close to EPA estimates 14-17 are you getting? Is anyone consistently getting near the 17? We'd be doing mostly town driving in 2 wheel mode, but need the space. Thanks.
  • ttocsffejttocsffej Member Posts: 1
    Our 4x4 Limited is loaded and as such is as heavy as they come. 14 is "optimistic" in town. We're getting about 12.5 mpg with light throttle. 600 mile freeway trip averaged 16 mpg at a fairly steady 75 mph. Still breaking it in with just 1750 miles so far, but I'd bet on about 13 on average...

    ...on the other hand, our 2wd '97 4Runner SR5 only got about 15 in town and wasn't nearly as roomy!

    Lovin' our Sequoia (but hatin' the fill-ups!)

    -J
  • gauntlett1gauntlett1 Member Posts: 17
    Around town expect to get ~14 m/g, on the highway with load (family of 6 + stuff) ~16 to ~17 m/g. The trip computer is ~1 m/g off. When the trip computer said 18.4 m/g, on fills I calculated ~17. I have 4500 miles on the truck so far without any problems. My travel speed is ~65 to ~70.
  • toyotatoystoyotatoys Member Posts: 118
    1. Loving every minute of it, especially at gas stations when people continually make positive comments about the vehicle. Also at work and at the church, people I hardly know also make nice comments. I'm sure there are also other nice vehicles out there,and I'm just glad I have one of them.

    2. Gas mileage stinks, but only if one compares it to a minivan or a mid-size SUV. The latter is not even always true. However, among the full size SUVs, I'll take my gas mileage anytime (2WD, 17.5 mpg coasting at 75 mph). What is called city driving has no real definition and therefore irrelevant for comparison. We can't win them all...

    3. I am still passionately apalled by the ugly arm rest, but I hope that this can be replaced by the supposedly fatter one for the 02. Also, the headrests are cheap designs and not adjustable.

    4. I should have gotten the leather seats. It would have been worth the money.

    'Til next time.
  • mmcgregormmcgregor Member Posts: 33
    I only notice it if my rear window is down... and it does stink!
  • mmcgregormmcgregor Member Posts: 33
    It's coming from your gas cap. I'm not sure what is causing it to happen but I have a feeling the computer is involved. Perhaps something to do with the gas vapor system?
  • 3lakeswi3lakeswi Member Posts: 77
    Mr 714cut,

    My apologies, you are in fact correct, it is in the same league. In that it is a full-sized sport utility, and in that respect only. Also, if you read it in a car magazine, it mus be true. I too read EVERY car magazine, and obviously also Edmunds. These "credible" sources influenced our decision to purchase the Sequoia a great deal. Car magazines spend 7 days (at best) with a vehicle. I spent 3,000 miles (so far) with the Sequoia and 16,000 with the Yukon. I am telling you that so far, the Yukon is hands-down the better vehicle. My opinion? Yes, of course, but I am entitled to it, and believe I have more experience than most of the car magazines do with both vehicles side by side, all day, every day.

    The Sequoia was designed to beat the Expedition, and it shows in it's design, layout and feel. Does it beat the Expedition? I think so. But the Yukon is still the best full-sized sport ute under $40K.
  • gpm5gpm5 Member Posts: 785
    I'm wondering why you didn't buy another yukon? I looked at the suburban 2001 and did not like the inside feel--the side pillar in my viewing area on the left, the steering wheel off center to the right from the driver seat by one-two inches etc. The back seat space seems like less also, although they show specs that its the same.
  • gpm5gpm5 Member Posts: 785
    I got 17+ mpg in the 1st 1000 miles taking it easy on the highway and not at constant speeds but all below 65. I got 16.6 mpg on the hgy at speeds of 70+ mph. In town looks to be about 14 mpg.
  • cliffy1cliffy1 Member Posts: 3,581
    That's great news on the back window. I'm glad it meets your needs.
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