2002 Toyota Sequoia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,314miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,314 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At stop and starting to accelerate vehicle hesitates while trying to go into intersection. Stalls for a few seconds vsc light comes on and once system gains control it lets me actually accelerate and proceed. Dangerous due to oncoming traffic and the hesitation time of not knowing how long until I regain control.”
NHTSA complaint #10661899, filed 2014-12, 196,000 miles“Vsc light, trac off light and check engine light all came on at the same time. I took vehicle to autozone and they checked the computer with the result error 5 cylinder misfire, for the check engine light, the other 2 warning lights they could not give me any advice on.”
NHTSA complaint #10439241, filed 2011-12, 188,750 miles“While driving a 2002 Toyota Sequoia sr5 2 wheel drive SUV near the end of march 2009, the trac off, vsc trac, brake and ABS warning lights simultaneously came on. I was traveling approximately 55 MPH on a dry road at night in heavy traffic. I moved off the highway to check the manual which emphasized the possible seriousness of each light. It said to contact a Toyota dealer. I called earnhardt Toyota in mesa arizona who finally worked on the vehicle several days later for the vsc/trac/brake/ABS problem, and a front brake vibration/pulsation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264110, filed 2009-04, 90,000 miles“Driving at 75mph and inexplicably lost vehicle speed. Engine was running but would not respond to foot feed, I.e. Press down on accelerator and little to no increase in rpms from idle. Dealer replaced throttle position sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10505866, filed 2013-04, 181,878 miles“Vehicle makes a sputtering noise at acceleration and coasting speed. Even at stop. Sounds like a misfire and thud at some points. Causes a loss in power and jerk.”
NHTSA complaint #10661905, filed 2014-12, 196,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 3 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
204 complaintsBrakes
192 complaintsVehicle speed control
135 complaintsOther or unknown
103 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsSteering
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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