2002 Toyota Sequoia Structure Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 120,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rust frame” (12% of reports).
- 95structure complaints
- 120,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rust frame: mentioned in 11 of 95 complaints (12%)
- Limited service: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 5 of 95 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia at $2,700, and half of them between $2,250 and $3,550.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 95 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Toyota Sequoia structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2017 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | 17,450 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 3 | 18% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 2 | 17% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 3 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 5 | 16% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 1 | 17% | 120,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 16 | 24% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 25 | 18% | 75,596 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 45 | 22% | 113,000 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 26 | 7% | 142,500 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 77 | 20% | 135,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 98 | 17% | 130,000 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 95 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 102 | 19% | 132,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Component/System Failed: The frame of my 2002 Toyota Sequoia has severely rusted, resulting in a gaping hole. It is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The rusted frame jeopardizes my safety and renders the vehicle unsafe for use. Confirmation: A mechanic has confirmed the rust…
Advance rust on car frame
The frame and attached components of the 2002 Sequoia are rusting at alarming rates. Seemingly surface quickly turned into structurally penetrating rust (I.e. holes in the frame rails). Additionally rocker panels and wheel arches show signs of significant penetrating rust. Pieces of rusted metal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Toyota Sequoias have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about structure for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia (14% of the 666 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 120,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,700 (half paid between $2,250 and $3,550), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “rust frame”, in 11 of 95 complaints, followed by “limited service” (6).
Other 2002 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2002 Toyota Sequoia problems or structure problems across all Sequoia years.