2003 Toyota Sequoia latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have had to replace the rear lock assembly and various other parts associated with it 4 times due to rusting. Due to the part rusting it will no longer latch the door closed. The door can either pop open and thus cause a issue! When it won't lock inorder to drive the car it has to be bungee…”
filed Apr 8, 2015
“All of a sudden the rear lift gate handle stopped working.. A plastic part broke. I repaired the lift gate by drilling it and inserting a nut and screw to hold it in place thus making it stronger. That worked for about a year. It just broke again. *ln”
filed Jan 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Sequoia | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Sequoia | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 30 | 5% |
| 2001 Sequoia | 11 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.