2002 Toyota Sequoia Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 130,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (22% of reports).
- 50suspension complaints
- 130,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 40%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.
- Lower ball: mentioned in 11 of 50 complaints (22%)
- Frame rust: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Toyota Sequoia suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2020 Sequoia | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2019 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | 1 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | 184,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 5 | 7% | 71,763 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 13 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 14 | 7% | 82,785 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 27 | 8% | 52,895 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 47 | 12% | 118,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 40 | 7% | 112,217 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 50 | 8% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 48 | 9% | 157,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Risk: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
To whom it may concern, I recently purchased a 2002 Toyota sequoia. I brought the truck to a local shop for a (overall assessment of the vehicle) since I just Purchased it. The shop owner ( I have their name address if needed). The chassis is rusty and has holes sue to rust. If someone can get back…
Rack and pinion rusted out and had to be replaced. It cracked in the middle of the highway and left me inching to safety. Never fully recovered 186k, frame is fully rusted and will not pass inspection due to faulty oxygen sensors and excessive rust and corrosion. Will need to replace exhaust to…
On parkway 50 to 55 mph driver side ball joint broke. Truck could of flipped or hit another vehicle. Could of caused damage to my body or death. No warning of impending breakage. I do have pics of broken balljoint and it did cause damage to driverside fender. Frame is rusting. Worried about frame…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Toyota Sequoias have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about suspension for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia (8% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 130,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2002 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 11 of 50 complaints, followed by “frame rust” (6).
Other 2002 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2002 Toyota Sequoia problems or suspension problems across all Sequoia years.