2002 Toyota Sequoia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 12%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 12% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. Vehicle stability control system my 2002 Sequoia began beeping, making a loud grinding noise and the traction light came on. I had little to no control of the vehicle.I am scared because it have happen on the freeway going 60-65ph. I literly do not have any control of my car everytime this happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10991373, filed 2017-05, 150 miles“On interstate twice doing the posted speed 75mph I heard a grinding, vsc antilock brake lights come on, vehicle suddenly pulls to the right. Luckily I gained control and avoided a major accident. Have had brakes checked and now told its the sensor. Very costly repairs. Toyota should have a recall on this issue. Could cause a deadly accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10598410, filed 2014-06, 226,111 miles“Grinding noise, beeping, warning lights flashing, difficulty steering, difficulty braking, clunking when braking, vsc and ABS lights on. Very scary. I was driving approximately 50 MPH. It also happened when my daughter was driving it. Very intermittent. I was going straight, no turning, no bumps in the road. So random. I have researched the much on youtube and the internet and there are many others who have experienced this scary situation. I am afraid to drive the vehicle and it is a major safety hazard and must be fixed! …”
NHTSA complaint #11372286, filed 2020-10, 95,000 miles“My wife and I were on the way south I-405 from work to go to the church. I made exit at fairview, and then left on baker street. I felt the steering wheel was very heavy and uncontrollable. The car crashed. There was no other car involved. My breast and head are in pain right now.”
NHTSA complaint #10503429, filed 2013-03, 143,663 miles“After hearing a clunking noise while driving, I took the Sequoia to the Toyota repair center where they inspected it and told me that the entire frame underneath the car was rusted through and had actually cracked in half towards the front end of the vehicle making it dangerous to drive. They informed me that Toyota had issued an extended warranty several months prior, but which had expired 1 month before I brought the vehicle in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10655227, filed 2014-11, 178,960 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 | 78 | 12% |
| 2001 | 51 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
204 complaintsBrakes
192 complaintsVehicle speed control
135 complaintsOther or unknown
103 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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