2004 Toyota Sequoia - Maintenance & Specs
The 2004 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. The 2004 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2003) and later (2026) Sequoia model years also documented.
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 13 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 (57), electronic stability control (esc) (30), suspension (21). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. There was an abnormal rattling sound detected in the front area. The vehicle was shaking. No warning lights were..." There are 9 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia....
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 | 9 |
| Technical service bulletins | 24 |
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.