2002 Toyota Sequoia Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 5%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 5% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My rear latch handle snapped and broke. I was unable to open the rear latch. I purchased the latch part at a local Toyota dealer for $72.00. I found a link on the internet with step by step instructions for replacing the latch. Only took about a half hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10261963, filed 2009-03, 102,000 miles“The lock to the rear hatch will not open. With this problem I'm not able to get to my spare tire. The rear hatch has to be open in order to crank the spare tire down from its storage spot under the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10262869, filed 2009-03, 19,000 miles“In july of last year, my 2002 Toyota Sequoia experienced car trouble. The vehicle experienced 3 major problems. First, the rear window on the back of the vehicle would suddenly open all by itself. This self opening would occur at numerous times. The window would open when the vehicle was being driven, when it was stationary or even while it was unoccupied. The scariest however, was when the vehicle was being driven. Fortunately for me and my family no one was injured. The second major problem occurred with the door locks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10301879, filed 2010-01, 119,000 miles“The back door handle/latch malfunctions and I can no longer open the back door. In 2007 I went to open the back door as usual and the handle snapped. I tried to close the liftgate and it didn't latch. Had to tie the door shut. The next day I took it to the dealer and they replaced the latch and handle for appx 280.00. A few weeks ago the handle snapped again, and now the door does not open. The dealer said I can have them replace it again. Why should I have to fork out more money. In my opinion this is a safety issue. All doors in a vehicle should work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257710, filed 2009-02, 72,000 miles“The rear lift door on our 2002 Toyota Sequoia refused to open. As I attempted to open the door, it finally occurred to me that, if something happened to disable the battery and a fire were to start in the front half of the vehicle, the is no way to remove occupants from the rear of the vehicle or for the occupants to open the rear door from the inside. There is no physical mechanism for unlocking and opening the rear door without electricity being available to the door and the electrical part of the door latch mechanism working properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246322, filed 2008-10, 78,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 30 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
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 complaintsEquipment
19 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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