2002 Toyota Sequoia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,815miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,815 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.
“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“Consumer smelled a strong chemical odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The smell caused the consumer to feel nauseous, and made it impossible to drive the vehicle. (isolated remove blower motor, checked all A/C drains and deoderized)”
NHTSA complaint #10080331, filed 2004-08, 34,815 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard air entering into the vehicle. He opened the flap approximately two inches to determine if the air was coming from the sunroof. Immediately, the sunroof blew off the vehicle backwards approximately 25 feet onto the shoulder. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and walked back to retrieve the unbroken sunroof glass. The current mileage was 71,500 and failure mileage was 70,400. Updated 09/25/08 an inspection revealed, that the adhesive/glue failed. Updated 10/01/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10240071, filed 2008-08, 70,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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