2003 Toyota Sequoia - Maintenance & Specs
The 2003 Toyota Sequoia belongs to a Toyota Sequoia lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2003 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 4.7L, 4.7L V8. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. This 2003 car is the earliest model year on record for the Toyota Sequoia.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 5.0 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around structure (71), electronic stability control (esc) (70), service brakes, hydraulic (47). A representative report reads: "Many things are happening to my truck that's why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much" There are 7 safety recalls on record; one covers: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 SEQUOIA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2003. THE CENTER POSITION OF....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 13 city / 17 highway MPG, 14 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $3,150.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.0 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| EPA combined | 14 MPG |
| Coolant | Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) |
| Open recalls on record | 7 |
| Technical service bulletins | 30 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.