Overview & Reviews
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.
- Ultrarefined drivetrain, surprisingly agile handling, versatile and comfortable interior, Toyota reputation for reliability.
- Nondescript styling, comparatively low towing capacity.
User Reviews:
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I love my truck BUT... - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By Baron - September 24 - 10:00 amI 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.
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Toyota Sequoia 2003 - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By cfm jr - May 27 - 10:00 amA 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.
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Driver - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By William D - May 20 - 10:00 amPlenty of room, handles great and dependable!
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Back for more - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By MontyDog - April 14 - 10:00 amAfter owning a 2000 Toyota Tundra, I was sold on the 4.7 V8 powertrain, but had numerous problems with the braking system. Needless to say, I thought Id give Toyota another try. I purchased this Sequoia for my wife to drive and she loves it. We bought the SR5 with leather & the works (A value when compared to Ford, Chevy or GMC. My confidence in the brakes is still not good as we only have 4,000 miles on the vehicle and I am taking it back in for brake noise.
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Excellent Used Vehicle Value - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By Earle - March 22 - 10:34 pmI want to add a review of a used, older vehicle, since I value those reviews. Thats also the vehicle market I am in. I generally dont buy new vehicles. Instead, I tend to look for good used vehicles with 100k miles on them that I am confident will get to 200k miles with few problems. As such, I need and value reliable and dependable vehicles. Seems to be for us the most economical way to go. We are second owners of an 2003 Sequoia, which we bought to replace a Sienna. Bought the Sequoia five years ago with 90k miles on it and we have since added 50k miles. We have five children, ages 12 and under, and we live in rural Montana. The vehicle has performed for us very well. All seven of us fit comfortably. There hasnt been any winter weather conditions it couldnt handle. Feels very safe on the road. It does have the notorious rear door problems and a couple of other minor issues, but overall the vehicle has performed flawlessly. I love 4.7L V8 engine. While not the most fuel efficient, I am satisfied because we are only about 1.5 mpg less than what we were getting on our AWD Sienna. The Sienna was a bit more comfortable and roomy, but it could not handle the rough terrain and winter conditions nearly as well as the Sequoia. I recently looked at a newer generation Sequioa. It is bigger and better but not enough to justify the price. Putting 10k miles on our 2003 Sequoia a year, we hope it will continue to serve us well for several more years until the kids start leaving home and we can then downsize. Thus far, I am very pleased as this seems to have been an excellent vehicle purchase for our family. Great value! UPDATE: I have been asked to provide an update. I dont feel to change anything on my review. We are still very pleased with the Sequoia. It continues to meet our familys needs while handling the rural Montana environment. Weve added 10k miles and done some routine maintenance, including the notorious rear door latch. Even so, we feel it continues to be a good value vehicle. Probably our best vehicle purchase weve ever made. No regrets.
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Enjoying my car - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By LMari - January 7 - 5:50 pmLove the ride. Husband 65" likes it better than his Surburban. Although he hits the button to open the rear window w/his knee. Ive had it aligned three times because of a pull to the right. I couldnt take my hands off the wheel or Id be in the other lane. The fourth time I went to another Tire Kingdom and it seems to be fixed. Gas mileage isnt the best 14.5 in the city and 18 hwy. I love sitting high on the road and I never thought Id be a SUV person but I enjoy the Sequoia. I put wedged small mirrors on my side mirrors and after getting used to them I dont cut many people off! Keyless entry pads are stiff and stubborn. Ive had them replaced once and its time again.
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Sublime - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By Charlie - December 18 - 11:06 pmThe Sequoia is very comfortable to travel in, has loads of room, but what really sold me were the comfortable reclining 3rd row seats. BTW, the seats in the Sequoia are not quite as short as most in the Toyota line. Gas mileage is not great - 15-19 mpg, but I cant pull a boat with an Accord. The V8 engine is a real jewel & smooth as butter, but does lack a little torque - not recommended for towing in the mountains - a fine SUV!
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Sequoia TRD - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By William Morales - December 1 - 10:00 amIve had this truck for over a year and I love it.It has all the room our old mini-van had, with much more style. I have the TRD package, which appeals to my need for something a little sporty as well.
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Nice reliable vehicle - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By ARW - November 26 - 2:56 amGreat vehicle all around. No issues since the day I bought it. Just regular Maintenance. I would say the tires that came with the truck are junk. Soft rubber the promote smooth ride but they were gone after 28k. Switched to Bridgestone Revos (fantastic tires). Got 60k out of those and now working on the 2nd set.
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The good and the bad... - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By JayReddy - October 25 - 10:00 amOverall the car is great. I bought it with expectation for Toyotas quality. After have 6 other Toyota. The power train is flawless. My only issue is that I have to remind myself this is a truck Im driving. The ride is rough. The kids complained the back bounced around alot. This could be a problem with long family trips.
