2004 Toyota Sequoia consumer reviews

We still own our Sequoia Limited edition. As of 2024 we have 207,000 miles and I make sure all of the maintenance is performed. We live in Ohio and pull a 23 foot trailer weighing 6,000 pound to Arizona each year and back with no problems or any kind of breakdown. It is great for highway driving. The engine and transmission are top notch and very quiet. We have no rust and I do the washing a waxing. Many think it is a new vehicle because of its care.

Very powerful and strong car. Looks good and is always comfortable. Always starts but rust is a problem. We had to replace the rear end 3 years ago. If you are going to buy one, check for rust. Overall, very good car.

I loved this car, but please be aware if you are buying this year you need to check the frame. They are notorious for frame rot and it's not widely spoken about. It needs to be checked if buying any toyota sequoia or Tacoma from 2001 to 2008. If you don't you may end up in the same position as me, with a car that's mechanically sound but unusable due to the frame.

Purchased as a dealer demo with 6k miles. Now it has 340k miles. Used for daily driving, long soccer trips, and towing a 21-foot outboard. Things are starting to break more frequently, but I can't complain. We always follow the maintenance recommendations with oil and fluid changes, belt replacements, etc. Kept outside for 5 years, but other than that the car was garaged. Had trouble with second-row door locks. Broke a strut when we hit a huge pothole, but other than those few problems we just keep driving. Gas mileage is only average. Probably around 16-18 mpg. My biggest complaint. But it is a huge car. When we were hauling 2 adults and 6 teenage soccer players (in comfort), the gas mileage was more than reasonable. Moderate engine noise; somewhat jerky when the gas is applied. Great comfortable seats. Full three-row car; even the back row can seat an adult comfortably.

We bought our Sequoia new in 2004, it's been driven around town, driven out of town...hauled babies, kids, lots of dogs, groceries, furniture...everything . Many years and 93,000 miles later, it runs as well as it did Day 1 . Absolutely the least problematic car I have ever owned, it's only needed routine oil changes, battery & tire replacements...not one problem after that! Well, not a problem except for the lift gate ....as most people researching the Sequoia's of this time probably know, there is a recognized, but not recalled (I was told that since it was not a 'safety issue' it would not be ) problem affecting the liftgate. The latch apparently fails, leaving it unable to be opened. I think some people have their back window fail, also, but mine has not. I've read online that of you're handy with that sort of thing, it is fixed fairly easily for one $150 part. I am not handy like that so I priced the repair, got about $450-$500. Other than that, it! a dream ! My leather seats are not worn or torn, stained, the carpet and headline are still in great shape, no problems at all! The paint on the trim is fading and chipping but it's not hugely apparent on mine because the actual trim is the same. Overall, this car has served me well and will be on the road for another 10+ years. I could not have purchased a better one for my life.

It left my daughter and her friends stranded on the side of the highway with so much smoke it almost caught fire. This vehicle has received regular maintenance. We bought this car because we thought it would last. Not so!

This is the best car I've ever owned. It is not only stylish and sexy, (mine is black with beige interior), It is big enough for my family, reliable and powerful. For a big, powerful SUV, it drives and handles like a dream.

They use landcruiser in the desert and jungle because they never break and this has the landcruiser engine and shares a massive amount of parts

I really love this car. Currently has 205, 000 miles. The biggest issue I've had was it needed a water pump. Smaller problems are rear lift gate window wouldnt lol up (latch )needed replacement. Replaced it myself. Part cost $160.00. Drivers door latch needs replacement and Rear lift gate key hole cilynder needs replaced. Would cost 530.00 total if dealer did it. Engine has been great.

Purchased new in 2004. Smooth ride, good handling for it's size. Other than basic maintenance, trouble free for 190,000 miles. My big issue has been rust. We live in the mid- Atlantic area and it is humid, but no other car I've owned has rusted this much. Front skid plate, gas tank skid plate, gas tank straps, brake splash shields all have rusted to the point of being useless. Had to replace them all. The rear differential rusted so much it began to leak gear oil. Had to patch it together to hold oil. The whole underside of the truck had rusted so much, I had to get rid of it. It became a safety concern for me. I was afraid it would have a major structural failure in the suspension. If you buy it used, LOOK UNDER THE TRUCK.