I purchased a 2002 toyota sequoia in november 2002. When the vehicle was purchased the sales person told me that the heating/air conditioner system appeared to be a poorly designed, but I did not think that a big obstacle to my purchase. I had continual problems trying to regulate the temperature in the vehicle. It was either 65 degrees and the next level down was cold. I was always flipping the knob back and forth trying to regulate the temperature. This was not a big safety issue unless taking my...
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eyes off the road for these adjustments can be considered hazardous. But I live in a somewhat cold climate and I have had trouble keeping the windows defrosted on some days particularly if the humidity was high. This could be considered a safety issue. I just took the vehicle to the toyota service department because air conditioner light was blinking. Looking at a repair bill of around $1,600.00 For a new compressor and clutch. Of course, I do not have an extended warranty as this was my sixth toyota ,and I have never had any problems such as this is the past. Since I have read that others have experienced the same problems I would urge someone to look into the issue before someone got killed because of inability to see out the front window. *Ak