2003 Toyota Sequoia problems
Owners have filed 877 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Sequoia with NHTSA. Electronic stability control (ESC) accounts for 18% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 11.2%.
Complaints877
Crashes27
Fires2
Injuries34
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Electronic stability control (ESC) 18.0% · 158
Structure 11.2% · 98
Vehicle speed control 10.4% · 91
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.1% · 89
Electrical system 7.6% · 67
Service brakes 6.3% · 55
Traction control system 5.8% · 51
Suspension 4.7% · 41
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 34 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Toyota Sequoia in this data, 2003 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 21 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vsc and abs warning indicators illuminated. The malfunction occurred after nhtsa campaign id number 10v176000 (electronic stability control , traction control system) was completed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable. . Electronic stability control (ESC)
Uncontrolled stopping of vehicle with out braking; driving on city roads car braked on its own to the point the car halted, and I had to quickly pull to the side of the road or be hit by cars behind me; happened 3 times within a 3 mile stretch while driving kids home from school.; Skid control ecu was replaced, also faulty deceleration sensor, faulty steering angle sensor, old parts held by installer. Electronic stability control (ESC) · reported at 112,312 miles
Vehicle stability control lights came on. The dealer says that the engine control computer must be replaced. The part alone is $2,100.00, Then labor to install. I have read numerous other reports of failure of this component which seems integral to the vehicle's steering and handling. Toyota published a technical bulletin in may 2006 recognizing this defect and changing the skid control computer. Electronic stability control (ESC) · reported at 92,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Toyota Sequoia years
2001 857 complaints · 14.5% electronic stability control (ESC) 2002 1,126 complaints · 17.4% 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