2002 Toyota Sequoia Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Bridgestone dueler h/l alenza SUV tire failure with about 3000 miles on the tire. Complete 360 degree tread separation from sidewall on outside of tire--inside wall mostly intact. Toyota Sequoia going 65 MPH on I-90 out of seattle noticed vibration. View in mirror saw smoke. Left rear tire damaged. Goodsam roadside help was called. Tow truck came and put on our spare for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10171535, filed 2006-10, 50,000 miles“Purchased 4 new firestone wilderness le 265/70/16 tires in july. While driving, noticed vibrating of car around 60 MPH. Pulled over and inspected tires. 3 of the 4 tires are missing large chunks of tread. One of the tires has wires and inner tire exposing causing vibration. Unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10650055, filed 2014-10, 140,000 miles“Was getting a front end alignment on my vehicle. Could not be completed. Garage reported 2 tires were separating and would need to be replaced. Previously had a blow-out 2 months ago on the same vehicle. Vehicle has less than 30k miles and is a 2002 Toyota Sequoia.”
NHTSA complaint #10143373, filed 2005-11, 29,000 miles“2002 Toyota Sequoia had a rear tire blow out causing the vehicle to lose control and drive off the road and hit a guardrail. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0736-91”
NHTSA complaint #10284357, filed 2009-09Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 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 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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