2004 Toyota Sequoia Reviews, Ratings, Prices

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Antilock system (ABS)

"cable to the rear passenger side wheel timing pad malfunctioned"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Computer and power system failed. Brakes can be hard to depress at times like going from manual to power"

Olivia W., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"had to replace the defective computer control module for that"

Ray N., AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"parking brake light comes on intermittently during travel.Dealer informs us it is due to ABS module failure.ABS non-functional while light is on during travel.Needs $800 module replacement to fix and restore normal function of ABS.Chronic problem"

Anonymous, OR (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"The ECU system failed after 10.5 years"

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Master cylinder

"brake light starting coming on intermittently and then more often. The dealer had trouble tracking it down and ended up replacing almost everything inthe brake system - had to negotiate price since they replaced things that weren't necessary in the end"

Anonymous, (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"failed after 10.5 years"

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Two sensors on Master cylinder, one sensor failed, Toyota wanted $900 to repair"

Harold J., NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Normal routine brake wear

"After more that 130,000 miles it was time for a brake job"

Anonymous, TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Right front calliper did not work all braking action was being done by the other wheels"

Steve H., AB (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Parking brake

"another designed-to-fail cable always stretches, rendering the parking brake of poor security. Cable must be much larger diameter which will stop this FAIL. Intentional design defficiency"

Jimmy M., TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia 4.7-L V8)

Premature brake wear

"Apparently Toyota put car quality brakes on a 5000+ lb truck. We are lucky to get 30,000 on a set of brakes. The Tahoe, on the other went over 100,000 miles before being replaced."

Mark D., FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Front brakes last 25k to 30k miles, per dealer this is normal. Tahoe front brakes last 100k. I suspect Toyota used brakes that were just not suited for the weight of the vehicle (~5200 curbside). Additionally it's $500 for every service appointment - they always find something."

Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Pulsation or vibration

"I suspect this is connected to the premature brake wear"

Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Regular brake failure

"After a service to replace front brakes, lost brakes completely. Called Toyota National, they towed the car to service and completely fixed what went wrong. I was going down a hill and brake pedal went to the floor. Had lost all fluid in lnes. Scary but no one hurt. Not sure if service failure or part."

Anonymous, NJ (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Rotors

"Excessive wear on rotors"

Anonymous, PA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"rotor exploded"

Gary C., PA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Rotors were warped. Not sure how they get that way"

Joseph N., NJ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Squeaking

"break pedal squeaks when pressed"

Carol N., KS (2004 Toyota Sequoia 4.7-L V8)

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Locks and latches

"Rear liftgate handle broke, required body shop repair due to inability to access the mechanism."

Douglas W., WY (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Front passenger door will not lock with fob or inside switch located on door arm. It needs to be locked manually. Dealer wanted +/- $400 to fix."

Anonymous, ID (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"rear tailgate latch failed twice, a $400 repair each time. This was a common failure on this model and should have been a recall due to weak plastic parts."

Anonymous, MN (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"On my third tailgate latch. The design should be changed."

Anonymous, (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Rear hatch/door handle is prone to breaking. Problem caused by the use of plastic instead of metal in the main latch mechanism. This results in a door that cannot be opened and may impact/damage the use of the sliding window and the exterior license plate trim panel to which the handle and lock are attached. This exterior panel is held in place by clips and a singe screw near the lock which is not very securely attached (the screw/bolt piece "attaches" to the plastic body panel by means of a rough finish around the edge which does not actually hold this piece in place (in the plastic hole) very well at all."

Anonymous, VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"rear latch is designed to break, has plastic ears designed to fail, replaced twice, now with China made all metal which should never fail. Also cable assembly-to-latch is under sized which guarantees failure. Window motors are also under sized all these things guarantee service departments large earnings. This is unacceptable!!!"

Jimmy M., TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia 4.7-L V8)

"Rear hatch latch rusted out"

Anonymous, MA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Mirrors

"Excessive amount of blind spots the front & side mirrors don't cover"

Dana R., NE (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Sunroof

"While driving on a two lane road, a rock broke the sunroof. Even though it was fixed, some glass remained in slide area that could not be removed. Then the control to open and close it stopped working."

Anonymous, ID (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Sunroof motor and hardware have broken several times"

Scott F., AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Tailgate, hatch or trunk

"latch on the tailgate breaks. I am on my third latch, and have been told that as you lift the tailgate make sure not to lift the door touching the latch because this is what causes it to break. The problem is the latch is in the handle so it is difficult to not have your hand on the latch."

Kevin A., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Rear door fin broke off"

Anonymous, VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"tailgate opener latch failed twice at a cost of $400 each time"

Anonymous, MN (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Rear door latch handle broke and we couldn't open the hatch. Toyota took care of the problem"

Anonymous, CO (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Hardware in rear hatch had to be totally replaced because of corrosion. Hatch would not open"

Anonymous, ID (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Handle broke and seems to be a common issue"

Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Tail hatch level breaks every two years"

Anonymous, AB (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Rear hatch handle has broken several times"

Scott F., AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Ball joints

"cv boot replaced, on inspection"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Ball joint broke wheel fell on ground basically. I replace the ball joint myself. Now driving again."

Anonymous, TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Bushings

"The right rear wheel bearing went bad which caused a slight vibration in the car and produced a noise similar to that of an engine in too low a gear for the vehicle's speed"

David L., OR (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Shocks or struts

"This is an old car and this is expected"

Anonymous, AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Original shocks finally wore out. exceptional product and replace with Toyota parts"

Anonymous, VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

"Rust!"

George S., IN (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Expected from an old car"

Anonymous, AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"The tires didn't turn at the same rate so my right front tire wore unevenly and the car pulled to the right. It seemed to happen after a repair from a factory recall to replace the front right lower ball joint"

David L., OR (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Failed, leaking"

Mark W., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Wheel bearings

"Both rear wheel bearings required replacement"

Payne M., VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"The rubber trim on the passenger door around the window separated from the frame. I pulled it off and threw it away."

Lloyd J., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"This piece called the Back Door Garnish (aka license plate frame) part no. 768010C010B1 holds the license plate, lights above the plate, key lock and importantly the back door handle and release (a part which is prone to breaking leaving plastic parts floating around in the door frame to damage the window). It is held in place by plastic body clips and a single bolt which is attached to the plastic by seating in a plastic hole and held in place (usually only temporarily) by means of having a rough exterior on the bolt that is supposed to grab the plastic. If only those materials expanded and contracted at the same rate when temperatures change, it might work better. That piece will set you back +$500 but does include the handle. (Which is probably broken and the reason that the garnish attachment is also broken as a result of its constant need for removal to facilitate handle replacement. The handle's plastic catch level should be made of sturdier material and current replacements most certainly could be made to correct this problem, but are not. A broken handle leaves the door inoperable as their is no internal method of releasing the latch without removing the body panel on the door."

Anonymous, VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"The rear trim paint has faded. on the left and right of the rear windows. The roof rack has faded."

Lloyd J., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"just about every Sequoia that I see on the road is experiencing the same issue. Plastic trim fades, door and window paint peels off from the chrome molding, clear coat turns chalks in various areas on the car."

Kevin A., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Clear coat on hood gone. Had to have painted"

Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Multiple spots (approximately 5" - 8" diameter) all over the SUV fading/chalking - has always been stored in garage - Toyota dealership not willing to fix it"

Dana R., NE (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Paint faded and chalky"

Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Toyota has an issue with paint fading and cracking on its older vehicles"

Jonathan M., AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Rust

"The frame on this car literally is rusting in half quickly. One year it was fine couple years later it isn't safe anymore."

George S., IN (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

CD player

"6 Disc CD-changer stopped working. I had it removed and replaced it with an aftermarket system."

Austin W., FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"CD player broke 10 years ago."

Anonymous, (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"CD player no longer plays a CD. CD in player will not eject"

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Radio

"antennae will not rise.... dealership will not fix as it is electronic and will require extensive labor."

Anonymous, ME (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"The antennae is motorized and prone to fail. Have replaced it 3 times thus far"

Francis C., GA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Power antenna doesn't work"

Anonymous, UT (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Speakers

"Well know speaker failure issue on the Toyota Sequoia and Tundra's. Replacement's from Toyota are WAY over priced, only options is repair (100 each) or after market replacements. Hundreds of on-line posts can be found with other people with these speaker issues."

Anonymous, IA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Front door speakers were worn out, I had them replaced with new aftermarket speakers."

Austin W., FL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Speaker system, made by JBL, is unique to a series of several years of Sequoia SUVs. The larger front door panel speakers have a tendency to crack, split or otherwise wear out. They are very expensive to replace (see "unique") and because of size and mounting design there a no easy after market replacements. Replacements require custom made mounting brackets. Since it's a speaker "system" the tweeters are mounted in the door posts while the main speakers and woofers are in the door panels. If you're going to replace the speakers you might as well replace the entire system in order to ensure a balanced system that sounds right, including the speakers in the back doorway panels, while adding a power amp. Poor system design... too clever by half. Too expensive to repair or replace (have had several estimates) so I do without listening to a rattling speaker."

Anonymous, (2004 Toyota Sequoia Unsure 4.7-L V8)

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Emission control devices (includes EGR)

"the price to replace the emission system is more or equal to the worth of the vehicle (per dealership)"

Anonymous, ME (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"The Catalytic convertors failed, causing the warning lights for the sequoia to always be on. Very expensive to replace, and no way to disable the sensors."

Douglas W., WY (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Our catalytic control system failed. It was an after market system purchased when our original ones were stolen."

Douglas W., WY (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Catalytic converts stolen and replaced with aftermarket at half cost. Now check engine light for California emissions standards comes on periodically. VERY expensive to fix"

Anonymous, WY (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Fuel gauge/sender

"Gas tank half full, would say empty."

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Fuel injection system

"Plugged up injectors"

Anonymous, SC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Still troubleshooting; but, have a pressure issue; likely a purge valve replacement."

Anonymous, VA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Had two oxygen sensors fail"

Anonymous, WY (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

12V power plug

"Rear seat plug work intermittently - dealer cannot find problem"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Exterior lights (other than headlights)

"side lights have condensation during weather changes. Dealer replaced twice under warranty however, this problem is a defect Toyota doesn't want to admit"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Gauges

"Ignition gauge began to jam - maybe that's more of a transmission issue. Just started at 203,500 miles, this month (May 2020)."

Anonymous, IL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Gas gauge works intermittently"

Anonymous, UT (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Interior lights

"Light bulbs are starting to fail, but only on minor accessories - nothing major on the dashboard. For example, the light showing that the car is in Drive no longer works. Not a big deal."

Anonymous, IL (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"LIGHTS ON VARIOUS SWITCHES HAVE BURNT OUT OVER TIME, UNSURE OF HOW TO REPLACE THEM, BESIDES BUYING A NEW SWITCH"

John D., NJ (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Seems that one side of the dash lights have gone out and it is not bulbs, but rather panel circuits"

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Keyless entry

"Rear Hatchback will not lock"

Anonymous, TN (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

4WD/AWD components

"Difficulty getting it in 4wheel drive."

Anonymous, ID (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

CV joint

"Relapsed one time. Normal wear."

Dennis M., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Driveshaft or axle

"Badly designed wheel bearings. Water intrusion causes bearings to fail."

Dennis M., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Traction control

"VSC Light comes on. Problem is with Skid Plate ECU which needs to be fixed. There are tons of 1st Gen Sequoias with this issue. At slow speeds (under 15 MPH), the VSC Light and Check Engine LIght will come on, along with front ABS locking up making a loud noise and causing the vehicle to slow down. It happens about 2x year."

Michael L., GA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"Actually accelerator control. Jolts forward"

Olivia W., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Catalytic converter

"The check engine light came on showing an issue with teh Catalyst. I researched the issue and it appears to be a common problem on Sequoias and Tundras around this model and above 80000. Just after the warranty run out. I was able to replace the e"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Was stolen, very expensive to replace"

Zachary P., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Other/unsure

"Recall issue repaired by toyota"

David L., TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

"Airbags were replaced ~ 3 years ago as they were subject to a NHSA recall at that time"

Anonymous, WV (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"I have had to replace AC system twice"

Anonymous, TX (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

"It seized causing the engine to misfire. Replaced it at the dealership"

Anonymous, AZ (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Blower (fan) motor

"Failed"

Mark W., CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7-L V8)

Refrigerant leaks

"I have to add refrigerant at the beginning of every summer. Toyota dealer cannot find the leak"

Anonymous, NC (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"Water leak around top of rear door. Dealer cannot find source of leak. Occurs whenever there is heavy rain. Dealer recommendation is to "start replacing seals and gaskets until it stops"."

Anonymous, (2004 Toyota Sequoia Unsure 4.7-L V8)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Gear selector or linkage

"The shifter on the steering column came loose."

John A., GA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

What Owners Say

Thermostat

"Recently my guage indicated my engine was running very hot. Actually the engine was fine there was a problem with the thermostat"

Anonymous, CA (2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7-L V8)

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