2004 Toyota Sequoia

2004 Toyota Sequoia

The 2004 Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV that offers a spacious interior, powerful engine options, and rugged off-road capabilities. It is available with a choice of two engines: a 4.7-liter V8 producing 230 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.7-liter V8 producing 340 horsepower and 409 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.

Engine

4.7-liter V8

• Intake camshaft timing gear failure: The intake camshaft timing gear can fail, leading to a loss of engine power and a rattling noise. The issue affects the timing gear installed before a particular date, and the replacement timing gear has an updated design to prevent failure.
• Solution: Replace the faulty timing gear with the updated version.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Recalls: NHTSA Recall Number 07V094000

5.7-liter V8

• No Issues Found

Transmission

Five-Speed Automatic

• Transmission slipping or shuddering: The transmission may slip or shudder during gear shifts. This can be caused by worn-out clutch packs or torque converter issues.
• Solution: Repair or replace the faulty transmission components.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Rear leaf spring failure: The rear leaf springs can fail, causing the rear of the vehicle to sag and impacting handling. The issue primarily affects leaf springs installed on early production models.
• Solution: Replace the faulty leaf springs with new, reinforced leaf springs.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,200+
• Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain: The battery may drain prematurely due to faulty components or a parasitic draw.
• Solution: Identify and repair the source of the battery drain.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rear window seal leaks: The rear window seal may leak, allowing water to enter the vehicle’s interior.
• Solution: Replace the faulty rear window seal.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
• Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Front seat adjustment issues: The power front seats may not adjust properly due to faulty motors or switches.
• Solution: Replace the faulty seat motors or switches.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Recalls: None Found
• Climate control issues: The climate control system may malfunction, leading to insufficient heating or cooling.
• Solution: Repair or replace the faulty climate control components.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $800+
• Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2004 Toyota Sequoia is a generally reliable vehicle, but it has some potential issues that owners should be aware of. The severity of these issues varies, with some being minor inconveniences and others requiring expensive repairs. Overall, the cost of fixing the identified issues can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.