2003 Toyota Sequoia Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.54/5 Average
303 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2003, the eight-passenger Sequoia SUV features new 17-inch alloy wheels and tires and an inside rearview auto-dimming mirror as standard equipment on the top-of-the-line Limited grade, and as options on the SR5 model. A rear DVD entertainment system with two cordless headphones, and a load leveling rear suspension are new features available on both Sequoia models.

Pros:
  • Ultrarefined drivetrain, surprisingly agile handling, versatile and comfortable interior, Toyota reputation for reliability.
Cons:
  • Nondescript styling, comparatively low towing capacity.

User Reviews:

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  • Great SUV, But Expensive - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    Goood looks, great features and seats 7 plus. Bought it to haul the family and it does that quite well! About to experience an east coast winter; should be no sweat with 4 wheel drive and a V8. Fit and finish are top notch, just as with every Toyota Ive owned.

  • I love this car! - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    This is my dream car! It handles great, very responsive, brakes well. Its easy to access the third row seats. My kids can get back there without help. The AC works well. I live in AZ and it blows cold air.

  • I love my truck BUT... - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    I love my Sequoia. I think it is the best looking of the full size SUVs and I usually get 18-20 mpg which is good for an 8 seat SUV. However, I have not found my Toyota to be as well built as my Hondas. I am constantly replacing interior trim pieces that and have replaced all of my interior door handles. My overall maintenance bill his higher with this vehicle than with my Hondas too. It it is not an O2 sensor dying or a CV boot splitting it is my bushings for my rack and pinion steering or something else. This thing eats break pads like dessert. Nonetheless, I still like the truck but just have some $ set aside for maint.

  • Engine Issues - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    It is embarassing to drive this car on cold mornings. When it is below 40 degrees out, the motor sounds like there is no oil in it. It taps so loud that people look to see what the clatter is. Toyota corporate claims that this is normal but they will not put it in writing. This vehicle drives like a luxury car. The motor is peppy. The handling is responsive. The moon roof squeaks a lot. the dealer allegedly replaced something but the visible components still had wear marks after the alleged replacement. I think they greased it. it was quiet for about five months. There is also a loud cracking sound from the front end that the dealer has not been able to find (under warranty)

  • very disappointed - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    Serious drivetrain problems the dealer says that its all in our minds. I have been through four sets of tires since May of 03. We have had the truck serviced on time, we have have to replace the brakes. We had problem starting two weeks after we purchased it. This is was a brand new truck with 20 miles on it the day of purchase. I will not purchase another Toyota. We were in the market to purchase our daughter a car, but it will not be a toyota now.

  • Phanton Pearl Luxury At Its Best - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    I love this vehicle o much, I wanted a new car, but was unsure, I had been driving the ford explorer, now I am in heaven, the handling isg reat, its great on gas and the inside of the Sequoa Limited is all so special to me, the smell of the leather, the sun roof is so nice, the heated seats is devine, all mot like the Range Rover a far as luxury is considered, Toyota has done well with the Sequoa Limited.

  • Sequoia Rules - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    Toyota quality, American largesse and bad to the bone looks and performance.

  • Toyota Sequoia 2003 - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    A great vehicle. Meets all our family space needs. Comnfortable and spacious. Very smooth ride. Mileage about as expected for a car of this size. A small negative is the occasional surging of engine performance when on hilly roads in cruise control.

  • My Sequoia - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    I got the Toyota Sequoia 2003 in April and i love it. It has a lot of space and seating for up to 8 people, thats great for a big family. It also has 4WD so its great for the off road. It also has a VERY SMOOTH ride, you can hardly feel the ground.

  • sequoia - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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    I had a 4-Runner for seven years prior to this car. I loved my 4-Runner and only had to replace the battery in all those years. But the Sequoia drives so much smoother to be so much bigger. It is comfortable and has plenty of room. I have really enjoyed this SUV.

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