2004 Toyota Sequoia Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.58/5 Average
161 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Power front seats and a rear air conditioner are now standard on the SR5 model, and the Limited now comes with a sunroof.

Pros:
  • Refined 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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  • What SUVs Should Be - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    Excellent vehicle, I put 285X50X20s on the car and it became a fused Rambo and Arnold - very smooth, adequate power and eye turning piece of art work. I wouldnt mind if Toyota turn up the HP/Torque catagory a little pit otherwise the car looks like a classic warrior with the comfort and executive ride. By the way this is a 2001 model with no much difference from the 2004

  • The nicest SUV we have ever owned! - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    Was reluctant to buy the Sequoia becasue of the high price. Test drove Chevry Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and new Nissan Armada and none of them compared to the Sequioa. The Sequoia has the nicest interior, safety features, and engine of all the ones we tested. The engine while not as powerful as Chevy and Ford is very refined and is same engine used on Toyota Landcrusier, and full size Lexus SUV. The Sequioa also borrows the same transmission and brakes (2003 and newer) as well. This probably explains the silky smooth engine and transmission. Overall we have been very pleased with the SUV.

  • Nice Large SUV - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    UPDATE 12/2016. Everything going along OK. Did have a damaged rear hatch when I tried to close it and didnt see a suitcase handle sticking up. Misaligned the door/hatch pretty badly - so much so that replacing the hinges did not work. Had to get a used hatch, hinges, etc, plus the paint-job. $1,400 later it is still not exactly a perfect fit but does close. So be careful and be sure nothing is in the way (upper) when closing the hatch. Pulling a trailer full of furniture from hilly PA to NH it gets about 14 MPG. Nice, SAFE vehicle. Have owned nothing but Toyotas, from a 1979 Corolla to the 2003 Sequoia. Bought it to pull an enclosed trailer when needed. Wife fell in love with it. This Sequoia was part of the recall for the rusted frame/underbody. It also recently was recalled for the faulty passenger airbag. Put about 25K miles on it, and it did have an intermittent check-engine light on it - for evap issue i think. Usually got 15 MPG with it, 13 or so when pulling the trailer. As high as 21.5 on a recent trip that was mostly highway. Vehicle was rear-ended recently - probably a good thing we were driving this or could have had serious injuries. VERY solid SUV with good reliability.

  • Toyota Seqouia 2004, excellent vehicle - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    Just bought this vehicle and really love it. It is extremely comfortable and fun to drive. The front visibility is very good and its so quiet you sometimes have to check thats running. It looks rather large from the outside but amazingly doesnt drive like it. I am an avid Toyota fan and have bought many of them. This vehicle doesnt disappoint.

  • great suv - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    This truck is a truly fun, surprisingly easy to handle and fun to drive. Incredible flexability in the interior in regards to passenger seating and storage options more than offset the somewhat bland and cookie-cutter exterior.

  • The Beast - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    My wife and I began our search for our new SUV by driving everything in sight. We Looked at Cadillacs, Lexus, Acura, and Toyota. After driving the Sequoia my wife was sold and so was I. The ride is smooth as as air and it handels very well for its size. make no mistake this SUV is huge. This is truly a great vehicle, the 4WD handles nice, and so does the rwd. The interior comfort is great I am a large man and often find vehicles lacking in head room or leg room. this has plenty of both. if you are lookg for a great SUV then this is for you. I think it gets ok gasmilage for its size. It guzzels gas like all SUVs of this size.

  • Ours Went to Sequoia Heaven - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    What can I say - Loved our SR5 to death. June 2013 my wife and kids were in a bad accident. Rear ended and slammed into the back of another truck because the other car got so deep under the rear she couldnt fully stop. Bought ours on July 3, 2004 almost 9 years. We were never happier with another car. Planned on driving it until the wheels fell off. The safety of this truck left my family just fine. The frame stopped the other car in its place amazing. Wished we could have kept it but insurance claimed total loss. What a shame, cried for several days - seems silly but when you have such good memories with a car like this its hard to let go. 155k+ miles and valued at $13k. Way to go Toyota!

  • The Ultimate Chickenmobile - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    2002 model year. A fun truck to drive, especially on the highway. Surprisingly quiet for a huge vehicle. Plenty of space (roomier than the Land Cruiser). Comfortable ride. Slight growl on the motor but powerful. Good acceleration. Excellent braking. Decent size storage even with the 3rd row. Strong and quick cooling A/C.

  • the best suv - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    Retired and do all of our travel via auto. 95% of use is over the road. I find that we are more rested after several hundred miles than in convential vehicle

  • Good value - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    We bought an 04 4WD SR5. We have a dog, 3 kids, and travel with lots of stuff (kids 4, 2 ,4 mos). Rides well, no build issues. Fit finish ok (a few panel gaps). Mileage has been poor but typical. This is a 4 speed trans too. Older 4WD has not been an issue, we live in Maine and works well. But it lacks little things. 2nd row lock for seat fold up to enter third row. No fold flat. No remote start option or camera accessible cup holder in 2nd row. Lack of lateral support in front seats. No power lift gate (my wife has tough time reaching this). Overall I’d consider a Suburban or Denali over this if I made the purchase today on a new 07-08. Used however I’d get the Toyota.

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