Parrot4572
New member
Hello everyone,
Recently purchased a '23 Sequoia Limited. Love it except for two issues:
1) throttle delay/dead pedal when creeping at parking lot speeds
2) driver side window whistle
Haven't found a solution for either of these issues. The transmission hesitation I can compensate for. But the whistle drives me nuts. Anyone face this before and found a suitable solution?
Anyways, my dilemma really stems from some concerning service history I found in the Dealer logs that I unfortunately missed when purchasing. I should have inspected the carfax more closely but even that didnt have the full detail and I got swept up in excitement.
Here's the rub:
At 49k the previous owner had the following warranty repairs
Job 1
Date: 4/30/25
Operation: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Details:
Guest states transmission oil is leaking; please check and advise
Transmission oil pump leaking fluid constantly
Porous pump seal causing internal failure to transmission
Removed and replaced transmission assembly
Performed calibration and ECU security synchronization
Performed ATF fluid adjustment
Job 2
Date: 4/30/25
Operation: R&R HYBRID MODULE ASSEMBLY
Details:
After installing transmission, further inspection found oil leak from hybrid module output shaft seal
Reference: T-SB-0095-24
Leaking HV module output shaft seal
R&R hybrid module assembly due to oil leaking from HV module output shaft seal
To me, these are major failures and it has sent me down a rabbit hole questioning the longevity of my purchase. It has 69k miles on it now with no noticeable issues other than the 2 aforementioned which are tolerable to an extent. yet, I don't trust the reliability of this vehicle.
I want a truck/ 3 row SUV but have financial constraints that would force me to lose more money. I'm not upside down but budget would be limited going into the next purchase given trade in value. I'm also a techie which comes at a premium. The creature comforts in this vehicle are amazing.
Looking for consolation and /or advice and solutions. Thanks for letting me vent.
Recently purchased a '23 Sequoia Limited. Love it except for two issues:
1) throttle delay/dead pedal when creeping at parking lot speeds
2) driver side window whistle
Haven't found a solution for either of these issues. The transmission hesitation I can compensate for. But the whistle drives me nuts. Anyone face this before and found a suitable solution?
Anyways, my dilemma really stems from some concerning service history I found in the Dealer logs that I unfortunately missed when purchasing. I should have inspected the carfax more closely but even that didnt have the full detail and I got swept up in excitement.
Here's the rub:
At 49k the previous owner had the following warranty repairs
Job 1
Date: 4/30/25
Operation: TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Details:
Guest states transmission oil is leaking; please check and advise
Transmission oil pump leaking fluid constantly
Porous pump seal causing internal failure to transmission
Removed and replaced transmission assembly
Performed calibration and ECU security synchronization
Performed ATF fluid adjustment
Job 2
Date: 4/30/25
Operation: R&R HYBRID MODULE ASSEMBLY
Details:
After installing transmission, further inspection found oil leak from hybrid module output shaft seal
Reference: T-SB-0095-24
Leaking HV module output shaft seal
R&R hybrid module assembly due to oil leaking from HV module output shaft seal
To me, these are major failures and it has sent me down a rabbit hole questioning the longevity of my purchase. It has 69k miles on it now with no noticeable issues other than the 2 aforementioned which are tolerable to an extent. yet, I don't trust the reliability of this vehicle.
I want a truck/ 3 row SUV but have financial constraints that would force me to lose more money. I'm not upside down but budget would be limited going into the next purchase given trade in value. I'm also a techie which comes at a premium. The creature comforts in this vehicle are amazing.
Looking for consolation and /or advice and solutions. Thanks for letting me vent.
