2001 Toyota Sequoia problems
Owners have filed 857 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Sequoia with NHTSA. Electronic stability control (ESC) accounts for 14.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 12.5%.
Complaints857
Crashes31
Fires0
Injuries20
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Electronic stability control (ESC) 14.5% · 124
Structure 12.5% · 107
Vehicle speed control 11.9% · 102
Service brakes, hydraulic 11.1% · 95
Service brakes 8.9% · 76
Traction control system 6.3% · 54
Steering 6.0% · 51
Suspension 6.0% · 51
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 20 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Toyota Sequoia in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 31 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 120,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. While driving 70 mph, the vsc (anti-skid) system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the brakes engaged automatically and the vehicle pulled to the left and the right. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there were no customer care programs for the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000. Electronic stability control (ESC) · reported at 188,000 miles
Vsc trac, vsc off, trac, emergency brake & abs lights are all illuminated. Seems like every Sequoia 2001 - 2005 has this problem. After lots of research it seems like it's a fault with the vsc computer and ecu computer which dealers want $2000 and up! These malfunctions in computers affect the vehicles abs brakes, and stability control system which poses a threat to safety of driver and passengers. Electronic stability control (ESC) · reported at 173,000 miles
Driving the family from co to ca. On the last leg between las vegas and los angeles. Cruising along at 75 when the vsc and trac off lights came on. My truck immediately braked and pulled to the left while decelerating. Longest 5 seconds of my life. Luckily there was no one to my immediate left. Taking it to a dealer shortly for consultation. Someone will get hurt if this is not addressed! Electronic stability control (ESC) · reported at 147,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Toyota Sequoia years
2002 1,126 complaints · 17.4% electronic stability control (ESC) 2003 877 complaints · 18.0% electronic stability control (ESC) 2004 579 complaints · 16.9% electronic stability control (ESC) 2005 558 complaints · 16.7% electronic stability control (ESC) 2006 293 complaints · 15.7% air bags 2007 194 complaints · 17.5% air bags