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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDBT44A02S••••••2002 Toyota TOYOTA
This build draws 12.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota TOYOTA build (13 vs 1).
13on this build
18on the model
17builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 4Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2003
Consumer was driving 15-25 mph across an intersection when another vehicle made a left turn into the intersection. The consumer's vehicle broad sided the other vehicle on the passenger side. The consumer sustained head and neck injuries along with another passenger in the…
SuspensioncrashMar 2003
- the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. The contact received safety recall 05V225000 concerning the lower ball joints. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash 04/2004 while trying to avoid hitting another vehicle. The contact did not believe that the vehicle was…
StructureMar 2024
Component/System Failed: The frame of my 2002 Toyota Sequoia has severely rusted, resulting in a gaping hole. It is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The rusted frame jeopardizes my safety and renders the vehicle unsafe for use. Confirmation: A mechanic has…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2017
While driving at any speeds 65mph on freeway to around town at 30-40 mph the vsc trac and also vsc off light comes on and the car pulls to the right and acts like it is braking. This has happened multiple times at any speed. We have just missed cars from the pull to the right.…
Power TrainJan 2011
We have been experiencing an issue w/ the vehicle skid control light keeps going on and off. At one point, we lost power to car, while trying to accelerate. Toyota dealership is unsure what the issue is. This has been going on for over a year. I found a recall related to vsc for…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDBT44A02S113697 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.